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http://cosogrants.com/about/ | 2020-06-03T00:55:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347426956.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20200602224517-20200603014517-00054.warc.gz | 0.945561 | 432 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__107942936 | en | While increasing organizational revenue from grant funding is a key driver for our services, our real passion lies in using the framework of grant proposals to engage staff and board members in strategic planning and organizational capacity development. CoSo is committed to helping you develop truly Cohesive Solutions to the issues that matter most to you.
For the past 14 years, CoSo has worked with dozens of organizations to secure over $40 million in federal,state, local, corporate and foundation grants. We are particularly proud of the following examples of community change made possible, in part, because of our work.
- Assisted community health centers in Texas, California and Alabama to secure federally qualified health center (FQHC) status. This has improved access to quality comprehensive care for thousands of rural residents.
- Established a demonstration project in Trenton, New Jersey that enables an FQHC to provide primary care services at four community-based behavioral health service sites. This has increased access to care, improved health outcomes and added to the knowledge base of best practices for integrated primary and behavioral health care.
- Expanded programming for aging-in-place services in the Philadelphia area to ensure that low-income seniors have access to a range of home, community and center based services. This has helped thousands of older adults to continue to live at home as long as possible.
- Implemented early childhood education, parent education and workforce development initiatives for low-income families in Trenton, New Jersey. This has increased school readiness, improved family functioning and increased economic self-sufficiency for hundreds of low-income families.
- Implemented a multi-agency collaborative to provide state-wide disaster case management system in New Jersey. This has helped thousands of individuals and families to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Our technical skills were honed from nearly 20 years experience with all types of grant proposals –from complex federal grant applications involving multiple partners to simple letters of intent to family foundations for a single program. We are skilled at coordinating and incorporating numerous perspectives into the final request and guide the development of the proposal with research and best practices in the field. | public_administration |
https://apsmathuracantt.wordpress.com/2019/11/02/report-on-national-unity-day-vigilance-awareness/ | 2020-02-27T03:40:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146647.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20200227033058-20200227063058-00130.warc.gz | 0.972328 | 266 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__26331473 | en | The National Day of Unity also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birthday, who truly unified the country. The day was introduced by the government of India in 2014 to be celebrated every year on 31st Oct. To pay tribute to the iron man of India, APS Mathura also celebrated the solemn occasion during morning assembly on 1st Nov 2019.
Deepak Chaudhary from XII Hum. delivered a short speech elaborating on the contribution of Late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in maintaining the integral strength of the nation. Thereafter all the students and the staff members took a pledge to dedicate themselves to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among all the countrymen.
The week in which the birthday of Late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is on 31st Oct, falls is also observed as Vigilance Awareness Week. Hence Vigilance Awareness was spread among the students by conducting a Quiz on 2nd Nov 2019 wherein students from Classes IX to XII participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of this awareness is to motivate and sensitize everyone to remain vigilant, honest and transparent in their work and attitude so that a corruption free society is formulated. | public_administration |
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/environment/flooding/identify_flood_risk/surface_water/default.asp | 2018-04-23T13:24:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125946011.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20180423125457-20180423145457-00190.warc.gz | 0.932289 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__53206942 | en | Identifying Flood Risk from Surface WaterSurface water flooding occurs when rainfall exceeds the drainage or infiltration capacity of the surface it falls on.
This can occur naturally in rural environments when heavy rain exceeds soil infiltration rates and flows as runoff overland. More common however is surface water flooding in urban/paved areas where impermeable surfaces allow little or no infiltration of rainwater and local drainage systems cannot cope with the volume of rainfall.
The responsibility of assessing, managing and controlling the risk of surface water flooding in the county now rests with us. We are responsible for maintaining the highway drainage network to help limit the possibility of surface water flooding as far as possible.
In general, highway gullies and culverts should work without routine maintenance. However we do periodically (once a year normally) empty and cleanse gullies, removing any silt and other debris which may have built up.
We are also now responsible for identifying risk from surface water and are currently preparing a Local Flood Risk Strategy which will outline our objectives and proposals for managing surface water flood risk in the future.
The Environment Agency has produced the second generation Flood Maps for Surface Water which show areas on a national scale potentially at risk from surface water flooding. This dataset is presently not available publicly, but please contact the Environment Agency with any queries regarding the Flood maps for Surface Water.
If you have any report any issues concerning flood risk from surface water, please email our flood risk team on [email protected]. | public_administration |
https://deplagio.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/academic-fraudster-as-a-member-of-the-research-commission-of-the-european-parliament/ | 2021-09-25T05:22:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057598.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20210925052020-20210925082020-00607.warc.gz | 0.963056 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__245083230 | en | Academic Fraudster as a member of the Research Commission of the European Parliament?Veröffentlicht: 23.06.2011
Most of my German readers are well aware of the plagiarism scandal around one of their representatives in the European Parliament: Silvana Koch-Mehrin. However, it is a European scandal now. It has reached the European Parliament and this is why I write this post in English. I hope to draw the attention of other members of the academic community (especially in Europe) to this problem and the petition we have launched today. It concerns us all as ultimately it is about the reputation of academic research.
Koch-Mehrin was found guilty of plagiarism by a committee of the University of Heidelberg in charge of investigating the accusations. | public_administration |
https://stevepollington.com/2020-07/the-european-union-structure-and-function/ | 2021-04-22T14:44:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039610090.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20210422130245-20210422160245-00391.warc.gz | 0.981155 | 571 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__153731377 | en | There is a need for countries to work together as one; times are not always the same for each nation, this is why they come together to make union. These unions will guide them, and create proper working, trading and other activities between them to enable them grow better. This is the primary aim during the making of the European Union; about 27 states coming together to start a great union that will help oversee their growth and development. Creating a platform that allows their members to bring relevant issues that affects them to be addressed in a higher platform, has promoted better justice. The EU is known to produce one of the largest benefits and returns from economic activities today.
Making good laws is one of the ways used to promote a safe working environment in the EU. Its member states have signed and agreed to act as a single body concerning such matters. EU succeeded in creating a new pattern for carrying out activities like trading and agriculture. This is called the internal market; it helps members to conduct functions like buying and selling among themselves peacefully. EU policies also extend to several other laws that relates to justice, trading, public relations and agricultural works such as fishing and farming. It helps to promote these within the EU, which led to large amount of income, that leads to the growth of economies. They created two major sections that serve in making important decisions concerning its members, especially on issues on policy.
Regardless of the section, decisions are based on the provisions that are stated out in their laws. This makes up a rule called the ‘principle of conferral’; according to the rule, EU decisions must be limited to their official documents. Importantly, there are two major ways laws can be passed by this union; those that require measures from the nations in its ranks, and those that are carried out without any input from its member states. EU has placed itself among most of the leading world organizations, and many would argue that it’s one of the leading groups of today. The function of the members is divided into; those that can be handled by the members, and those that cannot be handled by them. These ones are usually passed out to the union to act on their own on these matters.
Each individual nation is not controlled by the EU, they are actually allowed to control themselves, from the lowest to the highest unit under this union. To make decisions, the EU divided itself into seven parts, within which there are areas that regulate money, justice, and other relevant activities. This is done to reduce the workloads of the leaders. Each of these parts are important to the normal functioning of the organization and are always made to give account of their activities. The European Union is arguably the most popular organization that is made up of different countries, coming together to achieve growth in different areas of their economy and governance. | public_administration |
https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/bdd/Pages/Are-you-eligible.aspx | 2023-05-28T20:34:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644506.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528182446-20230528212446-00051.warc.gz | 0.938886 | 281 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__109701838 | en | Are You Eligible?
To be eligible for SSDI:
The worker must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for enough years to be covered under Social Security insurance; some of the taxes must have been paid in recent years; and
You must be:
- The worker or the worker's adult child or widow(er);
- Considered medically disabled; and
- Not working or working but earning less than the substantial gainful activity (SGA) level.
To be eligible for SSI based on a medical condition:
- You must have little or no income or resources;
- You must be a US citizen or meet the requirements for non-citizens;
- You must be considered medically disabled;
- You must be a resident of the 50 State, District of Columbia, or Northern Mariana Islands;
- You must file an application;
- You must file for any and all other benefits for which you are eligible;
- You must accept vocational rehabilitation services, if referred; and
- If your impairment is other than blindness, when you apply, you must not be working or working but earning less than the SGA level. Once you are on the rolls, your eligibility will continue until you medically recover or no longer meet a non-disability-related requirement.
If you are blind, only the first seven requirements apply to you. | public_administration |
http://www.themorningsun.com/general-news/20170810/state-house-mental-health-task-force-to-meet-in-harrison | 2018-07-19T03:54:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590493.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719031742-20180719051742-00122.warc.gz | 0.932737 | 375 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__66288874 | en | The Michigan House’s mental health task force will meet Monday, Aug. 21 at Mid-Michigan Community College, state Rep. Jason Wentworth announced Thursday.
The meeting will be in the Ester C Room on the second floor of the main building.
Wentworth, R-Clare, is a member of the bipartisan House C.A.R.E.S. task force, comprised of seven Republicans and seven Democrats seeking to explore ways to enable Michigan residents facing mental health challenges to live happier, healthier and more independent lives.
The task force, co-chaired by Reps. Hank Vaupel of Fowlerville and Klint Kesto of Commerce Township, is named for the key elements the House hopes to address in order to support vulnerable citizens: Community, Access, Resources, Education and Safety.
“I’m looking forward to learning more about the challenges residents, veterans and health care professionals are facing in northern Michigan regarding mental health care,” Wentworth said. “This is a great opportunity to listen to representatives from entities in our community discuss mental health services. People will also have a chance to submit information and ideas they feel would be helpful as we move forward looking at reforms to improve access to care and eliminate confusing regulations.”
The public is invited to attend the meeting, scheduled for 1 p.m. in the cafeteria on the campus of Mid-Michigan Community College, 1375 S. Clare Ave. in Harrison. People are also encouraged to submit written suggestions regarding mental health services in Michigan online at www.House.mi.gov/CARES.
Information gathered will help legislators develop reforms that result in more consistency in mental health services statewide, better support for veterans, attention to substance abuse, enhanced training for law enforcement and more.
-Susan Field, Morning Sun | public_administration |
http://blog.sriomcare.org.au/aged-care-in-australia/ | 2024-03-01T17:55:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00410.warc.gz | 0.96555 | 962 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__18190602 | en | Types of care
The Australian Government aims to ensure that affordable, accessible and quality aged care is available to all older Australians who need it. Most people prefer to stay in their own homes. Whenever possible, community care assists people to remain at home despite the effects of ageing. Where it is no longer possible to stay at home, aged care homes are available across the country offering quality care and services in a safe environment.
Are you an older person who is living at home who might need a little extra help from time to time? Are you caring for an older relative or friend who wants to stay at home rather than go into an aged care home?
Growing older in Australia comes with many choices. Choices about where you live, whether in Broome or on Bribie Island, and how you live, whether you are golfing or grand parenting. Many things affect your choices, but often your health plays a major role in your lifestyle as you get older.
For many people, living in the comfort of their own home is an important part of growing older, but for some older people this may become difficult without extra help. This is where ‘home help’ or community care services comes into the picture – providing help with everything from housework, meals and personal care, to assistance getting out and about for social activities.
Most older Australians prefer to stay in their own homes, so there are a number of programs available to help out with daily living activities that may have become harder for you to manage on your own. This is called ‘community care’. The Home and Community Care program (HACC) and Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) are two such programs, with services specifically designed for older Australians who would qualify for at least low-level care in an aged care home. CACP provides a package of services where as, HACC may, provide one or more services.
HACC services aims to meet basic needs to maintain your independence at home and in the community, and they include community nursing, domestic assistance, personal care, meals on wheels, home modification and maintenance, transport, and community-based respite care .Two other programs Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) and Extended Aged Care at Home Dementia (EACH D) also provide services for high-level care needs at home. Eligibility for CACPs, EACH and EACH D is assessed by Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACATs or ACAS in Victoria).
Aged care homes
Some people find it simply too difficult to manage at home and have trouble doing everyday things that used to seem fairly easy. If this is the case there are a wide range of aged care homes available across Australia, which may be able to help.
If you can no longer live at home because of ageing, illness or disability, there are publicly-funded places in aged care homes that you may be able to access. This is called ‘residential aged care’.
There are two types of residential aged care in Australia – high-level and low-level care. High-level care provides nursing care when required, meals, laundry, cleaning and personal care, while low-level care gives you assistance with meals, laundry and personal care, except when required. To be eligible for either of these aged care places you need to be assessed by an ACAT.
Sri Om Foundation is in the process of liaising with the Federal Government to develop these services specifically for the Indian community.
Sri Om Care brings the skills and expertise for caring for the elderly from the Indian Community. With our wide volunteer base that are trained in many of the Indian languages, and our broad experience in working closely with numerous seniors, we have the skills to identify and customise the needs of the seniors and assist them in “Active Ageing”. Through the recruitment of high quality and accredited staff followed by the application of rigorous peer review standards, we ensure that we provide seniors with the best possible care.
Our services are recommended by numerous health professionals. We are committed to provide the best possible care for seniors and in assisting them with active ageing. Being a not-for-profit organisation, we are primarily focused on the well-being of seniors and hence most of our services are at a very minimal cost or at no cost at all.
Sri Om Foundation is developing programs to help you or your carer to understand the various types of community care services available and how to arrange them.
Girish Mathur has extensive experience in Aged Care in Sydney and if you wish to contact him for further information or clarification email: [email protected] | public_administration |
http://www.fishska.com/reform/article/congressmen_pallone_jones_request_noaa_suspend_catch_shares_programs/ | 2013-05-21T09:03:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699812416/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102332-00025-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.92792 | 1,415 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__178722464 | en | Congressmen Walter Jones and Frank PalloneJr., made a bipartisan request to NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco asking that Catch Share Programs be suspended in the wake of the signing into law of the “Jones Amendment”.
The following has been released by the offices of the Congressmen:
WASHINGTON - MAY 2, 2011 - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC), on Friday wrote National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Lubchenco requesting the agency immediately cease funding for approval of new catch share programs in areas of the South Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, New England or the Gulf of Mexico in light of Congress terminating funding for new programs in these regions. Congress recently approved a measure to block funding for the approval of new catch share programs in regions where there is public opposition. The measure was part of the agreement on the continuing resolution that funded government operations through the end of fiscal year 2011 and prevented a government shutdown. In defiance of Congressional opposition to catch shares, NOAA may continue to allocate resources and time to the development of catch share programs.
“When the Congress and President come to an agreement and say you cannot use funding to approve a particular program, it’s time to move on and concentrate on other priorities,” said Pallone.
In a bi-partisan effort to prevent the expansion of new catch share programs in certain areas, Pallone fought to prohibit funds for catch shares for the remainder of FY11, key to preserving jobs for fishermen. This measure was approved with bi-partisan support. NOAA recently issued a memo that left the door open for the administration to move forward with catch share programs.
“It’s no secret that catch shares are designed to put the fishing industry in a choke hold,” said Pallone. “We need programs that gather and rely on the best possible scientific data and that prioritize keeping fisheries open. NOAA’s catch shares program fails fishermen and it’s time to change that.”
Pallone continues to pursue a more permanent alternative to restrictive catch shares. At a recent Natural Resources Committee hearing, he questioned NOAA Administrator Lubchenco and National Marine Fisheries Services Assistant Administrator Eric Schwaab on the Administration’s FY 12 budget priorities and catch shares plan.
“My district has thousands of private anglers who support local small businesses and drive the coastal economy of my home state. Your budget pressures the Mid-Atlantic Regional Fisheries Management Council and other regional management councils to adopt catch shares to get at the much needed funding that provides the information that keeps fisheries open,” Pallone said to Schwaab and Lubchenco at the hearing.
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The text of the letter from Mr. Pallone and Mr. Jones appears below.
April 29, 2011
Dr. Jane Lubchenco
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Administrator Lubchenco:
We are writing to express our concern regarding a recent memorandum dated April 20, 2011 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of the General Counsel and the implications it has for future prioritization and policy decisions at NOAA.
We have supported legislative language that would prevent NOAA from making funds available for development and approval of new limited access privilege programs in areas of the country where they are strongly opposed. Congress passed and the President signed the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act for 2011 which included Section 1349 stating that none of the funds made available may be used to approve a new limited access privilege program for any fishery under the jurisdiction of the South Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, New England, or Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils in fiscal year 2011. This language became law because of the serious concerns that remain regarding the impacts that catch share programs have on the fishing industry and coastal economies.
The memorandum interpreting the use of 2011 appropriated funds for Limited Access Privilege Programs raises a number of questions and concerns. The memorandum points out that while the language included in Section 1349 prohibits the use of funds to approve a new limited access privilege program, there remains the possibility of the use of funds to develop new limited access privilege programs while approval is awaited for sometime in the future. NOAA would be well-advised not to pursue such an imprudent course.
During these times of austerity it would be irresponsible for NOAA to use important funding to develop programs that may never be approved. It is not uncommon for restrictions on spending, such as that of Section 1349, to be included in appropriations bills on an annual basis for future years. We intend to pursue inclusion of the prohibition on funding new limited access privilege programs in certain regions in the Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. We also expect that, as was the case on February 19th, a strong majority in the House of Representatives will vote for such an amendment to a government spending bill.
Additionally, the memorandum states that Section 303A of the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), which defines limited access privilege programs, includes a narrower definition than the concept of limited access programs or catch share programs. This raises a number of questions considering Section 303A was intended to be the authorizing language for all catch share programs except certain existing community development quotas, and included a number of restrictions and safeguards. NOAA has seemingly taken the position that they can approve programs which would functionally be a limited access privilege program but that would not legally be considered as such because certain elements of the definition are excluded, such as permits. This is counter-intuitive, considering that all programs that serve as limited access privilege programs should include all elements of this definition and all safeguards mandated by Congress. The agency should not be implementing a category of catch share program not specifically authorized by Congress.
We would like to know if NOAA intends to ignore public opposition to catch shares and continue funding development of catch share programs using fiscal year 2011 funding, and if so, where. We further request that you provide us with a detailed review of the legal authority NOAA believes it has to approve limited access privilege programs and catch share programs that are not authorized under Section 303A of MSA. This review should include the authority and requirements NOAA uses to approve programs that would generally be considered to be catch shares by the public and amendments to fishery management plans that allocate shares of a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) to individuals or groups.
Thank you for your consideration of this critical matter. We look forward to hearing back from you.
FRANK PALLONE, JR. WALTER JONES
Member of Congress Member of Congress
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https://elephantsvietnam.blogspot.com/2018/07/wild-elephants-destroyed-vast-area-of.html | 2019-08-23T10:57:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027318375.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20190823104239-20190823130239-00527.warc.gz | 0.947957 | 439 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__161084231 | en | Monday, July 30, 2018
The 50km electric fence stretching across Vinh Cuu and Dinh Quan district in the southern province of Dong Nai has been unable to prevent wild elephants from looking for food in local farms.
According to the provincial Forest Protection Sub-department, since the beginning of the year, groups of wild elephants pushed past the fence, destroying a vast area of crops and orchard gardens and causing critical losses to local people.
Currently, two herds of elephants, with some six individuals each, are settled near the end of the electric fence, regularly approaching residential areas and trampling over their farming, said Le Viet Dung, deputy head of the department.
Dung said that 50km is not long enough, and that there is still space along the corridor between the residential area and wild elephants’ original habitat.
Conflicts between the elephants and people in Dong Nai province have been intensifying over recent years. The electric fence was erected in the locality as part of the Government’s project on urgent conservation of wild elephants in Dong Nai for 2014-2020.
The fence uses solar energy and a low voltage of 4.5-14 kV. Electricity is switched on and off frequently every third of a second, which helps keep the elephants at bay without inflicting harm on them.
Along the fence, there are many gates for local residents to pass through.
The fence, which was put into operation in July last year, initially prevented wild elephants from wandering into the residential areas of some 50,000 people in Vinh Cuu and Dinh Quan districts. Dung added that the fence has protected 16,000ha of forest land and orchard gardens.
The local Forest Protection Sub-department is asking the provincial People’s Committee and the Vietnam Administration of Forestry to allow construction of an additional 20km of electric fence at an estimated cost of 20 billion VND (880,000 USD).
Dong Nai province is home to some 14-16 wild elephants that are classified as endangered Asian animals in need of protection.-VNA
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http://www.remarkably.com/surprising-facts-prove-little-actually-told-british-immigration/ | 2019-03-18T18:28:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912201521.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20190318172016-20190318194016-00518.warc.gz | 0.971535 | 469 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__8721055 | en | The British economy has seen better days. Millions of people are stuck looking for full-time work, there are half a million people relying on food banks, and over a million young people still unemployed.
But just how much can we follow in UKIP’s steps by blaming immigration for Britain’s own economic and cultural failures?
Thanks to this useful list, researched and compiled by oliverjamesopinion, the answer may surprise you:
According to the Guardian, the British Medical Association advises that without immigrants “many NHS services would struggle to provide effective care.”
Additionally, 11% of all staff in the NHS are foreign-born.
Tim Finch, from the Institute for Public Policy Research think tank, said: “If the single thread of immigration policy is just to get the overall figure down by any means, you’ve got to look at the consequences of that on the NHS.”
According to a study conducted at the University College London (UCL), immigrants from the eight Central and Eastern European countries that joined the European Union in May 2004 are significantly less likely to be claiming welfare benefits and less likely to be living in social housing than people born in the UK.
Professor Christian Dustmann, co-author of the study, said: “Our research contributes important facts to the debate on the costs and benefits of A8 immigration. It shows that A8 immigrants are far less likely to live in social housing or to claim benefits.
“We were surprised about the large net fiscal contribution made by these immigrants, given their relatively low wage position in the UK labour market.”
According to a report by the BBC, almost one in 10 of the UK population lives permanently abroad.
Over the course of 40 years, some 67,500 more British people have left the UK every year than have ever returned.
This population loss has been rebalanced, of course, by increasing immigration.
Most studies have proven that immigration affects employment rates nor unemployment rates.
According to the study conducted by The Economic Journal, “the overall skill distribution of immigrants is remarkably similar to that of the native born workforce.”
According to the Financial Times, between 1995 and 2011, EU immigrants contributed £8.8 billion more than they gained. | public_administration |
https://www.altasteel.com/terry | 2023-11-30T07:58:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00712.warc.gz | 0.961405 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__224702555 | en | Supply Chain Analyst
My career with AltaSteel started in March 2015, approximately one and a half years after I immigrated with my family to Canada from Jamaica. As the Supply Chain Analyst here at AltaSteel my core responsibilities involves the utilization of analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict and enhance the supply chain process by developing recommendations and initiating process changes which supports supply chain management planning and operations.
Prior to migrating to Canada, I had completed a Master’s of Science Degree in Governance, with a specialization in International Relations and Trade Policy. Preceding my career with Altasteel, I worked as an Inspector of Non-Construction Contracts at the Office of the Contractor General in Jamaica. As an Inspector of Non-Construction Contracts, I provided procurement related procedure guidance and reviewed government contracts, with the view of ensuring that appropriate procurement strategies were utilized and all documents were compliant with the public sector procurement rules and best practices.
One of the main attractions of working at AltaSteel is the interaction and team play between people of so many different nationalities and cultures. I am also empowered by this opportunity rich workplace, which encourages professional growth and progression.
Back to Our People | public_administration |
http://canatal.net/time-engineering/time-engi-alert/ | 2018-12-16T18:07:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376827963.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20181216165437-20181216191437-00590.warc.gz | 0.888236 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__169927217 | en | When a TE Alert is issued, it sets off a process that focuses all project resources on implementing the requested change. The TE Alert also lets everyone know that the production schedule will need to be revised. Which makes information-sharing crucial.
TE Alerts are used to share information with everyone on a project and identify all items affected by the change. Nothing is left to chance.
- Promptly identify the corrections to be made
- Make a full assessment of the time required
- Promptly update the production schedule
- Track deadlines and delivery dates
- Initiate the procurement process (if needed)
- Implement the change | public_administration |
http://www.ysu.am/cooperation/en/haypost | 2023-03-30T04:42:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949097.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20230330035241-20230330065241-00054.warc.gz | 0.907458 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__46171178 | en | "HayPost" CJSC is the national postal operator of the Republic of Armenia. Starting from 1992, "HayPost" CJSC is a member of the Universal Postal Union, a specialized agency of the United Nations, representing Armenia in the field of international postal cooperation.
"HayPost" CJSC has more than 850 post offices throughout the Republic of Armenia, providing postal, corporate, and financial services.
Along with its strategic development program, "HayPost" CJSC continues to come up with innovations. Nowadays, "HayPost" CJSC has several affiliated companies:
● iNovation - a company consisting of highly qualified software developers, engaged in the creation of software solutions for HayPost and other companies, development of web applications and corporate systems, provision of business research tools, consulting in digital technologies, conferring in digital transformations, etc.;
● HayPostRetail -an affiliated company, engaged in retail commerce;
● HayPostAir - an air freight company, which will provide both mail and other cargo transportation in different directions;
● Post Credit - an affiliated loan organization, which will soon offer a new type of credit services and other financial services to bring positive changes to consumers and other financial market participants.
"HayPost" CJSC cooperates with a number of international postal organizations, partner postal operators, and other interested organizations.
"HayPost" cooperates with YSU Alumni and Career Center
Armenia, Yerevan, Saryan St., 22 Building
(+374 10) 51-45-14
(+374 10) 53-92-56 | public_administration |
https://www.rheenendal.org/fire-management | 2022-12-01T14:20:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710813.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201121601-20221201151601-00742.warc.gz | 0.905201 | 222 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__295987467 | en | RHEENENDAL FIRE MANAGEMENT UNIT (RFMU)
The Rheenendal FMU falls under the administration of the Southern Cape Fire Protection Association, and is facilitates and co-ordinates fire prevention, mitigation and response efforts in Rheenendal.
Rheenendal has been identified as a wildfire hotspot within an area extreme fire risk, and has been impacted by two major wildfires in the past 3 years (2017 and 2019).
The RFMU is driving a strategic pivot in regional wildfire management practice towards the implementation of strategic firebreaks spanning larger areas as being a more effective fire prevention and mitigation tool, rather than individual firebreaks on each property.
We are fortunate to have a highly experienced and capable head of the RFMU, Mr. Deon van Zyl, at the reins.
For queries and further information contact:
Deon Van Zyl
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FIRE MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE | public_administration |
http://www.pinetoplakesidelibrary.org/job-career-development/ | 2018-01-17T18:06:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886952.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20180117173312-20180117193312-00082.warc.gz | 0.930078 | 135 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__164559778 | en | Job search & assistance
We have books and other resources to help you find a job, develop your job skills and continue your education. We also have computers dedicated for job search, career development and education. To use a computer, you must have a Navajo County library card in good standing. You can reserve a computer up to 48 hours in advance.
You can find other helpful online resources at the Navajo County Library District Job Page.
We offer free test proctoring services. You must contact the library at least 48 hours in advance to schedule your test and have a Navajo County library card in good standing if the test is online.
Career information & practice tests | public_administration |
http://www.aapravasighat.org/English/News/Pages/Visit-of-H.E-Narendra-Modi,Prime-Minister-of-the-Republic-of-India.aspx | 2019-06-19T23:43:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999066.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20190619224436-20190620010436-00360.warc.gz | 0.938187 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__12724280 | en | His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, visited the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site on 12 March 2015 in the context of the 47th Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius.
In his message he wrote:
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to pay homage to the brave Aapravasis who left India’s shores nearly two centuries ago. Aapravasi Ghat is an eloquent tribute to the indomitable human spirit, and also to the enduring links between our people. It is our sacred duty to treasure and preserve this site.” | public_administration |
https://healthcenter.olemiss.edu/2023/10/18/um-combats-opioid-overdose-with-fentanyl-awareness-narcan-training/ | 2023-12-07T23:55:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100705.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207221604-20231208011604-00886.warc.gz | 0.953888 | 1,276 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__42379636 | en | AG announces ‘One Pill Can Kill’ initiative, followed by naloxone training for student leaders
On Thursday (Oct. 5), the William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education trained nearly 100 Ole Miss student leaders in the dangers of fentanyl and how to use naloxone to combat an overdose. Due to rising opioid overdoses on college campuses across the nation, the Mississippi State Department of Health is allocating naloxone to universities in the state.
The event is a meaningful moment in the life of the university, Chancellor Glenn Boyce said.
“With a little training and the right supplies, each of us will make a difference and perhaps save a life,” Boyce said.
“It is empowering for us as citizens, family members and friends that we can combat this crisis facing our state and nation and take these essential steps to prevent the loss of life and the loss of loved ones.”
Synthetic opioid fentanyl, which is 100 times more potent than morphine, was responsible for 237 deaths in Mississippi last year, according to the Attorney General’s office. Naloxone is the only medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
The Magee Center is spearheading the distribution of naloxone on campus.
“This is such an important part of this initiative,” said Shannon Richardson, assistant director of the Magee Center. “In order to increase naloxone accessibility on campus, we are training leaders who have access to large groups of students – such as resident assistants, Greek chapter representatives, Associated Student Body officers and Graduate Student Council officers.”
Students from the School of Pharmacy gave the leaders hands-on training in administering Narcan, the nasal spray form of naloxone.
Maddie Trapani, second-year pharmacy student from Pass Christian, said she was thankful for the opportunity to teach her peers.
“In this day and age, it’s so prevalent in – especially the younger college community – to witness an overdose or know somebody who has experienced that,” Trapani said.
“It’s really important to be able to understand how to give this medication and the importance of having it on you at all times. It’s such an easy thing to know how to do.”
It was significant for students to lead the hands-on training, said Chloe Bergman, second-year pharmacy student from Perryville, Missouri.
“I feel like we can relate to the students that we’re teaching,” Bergman said. “We know what’s going on on campus and in Oxford, so we can really tell them how to react in those situations.”
Each student participant received resource bags with fentanyl harm reduction kits and one box of Narcan. The kits include fentanyl test strips, a drug safe disposal bag and a pill identification card. The card illustrates ways to determine whether a pill is a legitimate drug or an illicit one potentially manufactured with fentanyl.
Frederick Johnson, a sophomore biology major from Leakesville, participated in the event as a Beta Theta Pi chair.
“I’m all about being prepared for anything that happens,” Johnson said. “It’s good to have this Narcan training because you are introduced to a lot of those different types of drugs at college, and you need to be prepared to help anyone that needs more help.”
Dylan Dietz, sophomore general business major from Atlanta, also attended as a chair of Beta Theta Pi.
“We are in a fraternity with about 200 people,” Dietz said. “If two of us now learn and know what we’re doing, we can go and teach 50 more.
“So if we’re at an event, we can help save a life. You take one hour here and that helps you save one or two lives in the future. And then you can go teach more people the same thing and help them save lives and just spread it.”
Earlier in the day, state Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced her “One Pill Can Kill” initiative during a press conference on campus.
“We want to educate, support and empower all Mississippians on the dangers of fentanyl – on the methods for identifying fentanyl and on what to do when you encounter it or you encounter someone who may be overdosing,” Fitch said.
“We’ve become sadly accustomed to losing our loved ones to overdose. It’s time we fight back.”
Sen. Nicole Boyd (R-Ninth District) was instrumental in passing legislation to decriminalize fentanyl test strips. She said the fight against fentanyl is a continuous one.
“It’s going to require probably additional legislation and additional resources,” Boyd said. “We are here in the fight with you. We are here in the fight with Attorney General Lynn Fitch because it’s so important.
“It has become personal for most of us in this room, and we will continue to make sure that we can do everything possible because we are going to win this fight.”
The university is committed to helping students manage and maintain their total well-being, Boyce said. That includes addressing challenges that can have the most harmful effects on them.
“(Fentanyl) knows no boundaries, impacts Americans from all walks of life and includes some of the most beloved souls in our university community,” Boyce said. “The DEA reports that fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for adults ages 18 to 45 in the United States, striking down young people in the prime of their lives.
“College students and college campuses have been hit particularly hard by this epidemic.”
Beginning Friday (Oct. 6), Narcan will be available free to all students through the Magee Center. To request a box, visit the center during office hours. For more information, visit its website. Students are not required to provide any personal information to request the medication. | public_administration |
https://healing-memories.lu/?page_id=578&lang=en | 2023-12-08T01:51:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00057.warc.gz | 0.9753 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__259285846 | en | From the outset, the Luxembourg healing of memories group has worked closely with the prison chaplaincy team. During his visits to Luxembourg, Michael Lapsley has regularly visited the prison to hold conversations with groups of prisoners and lead meditations. With the support of the administration and prison staff, we were able to organise an initial healing of memories workshop for 15 inmates in 2018. This proved to be a success and was welcomed by several prison departments such as the psychiatric and socio-educational services. As a result, a second workshop was held in 2019 and we look forward to developing the project over the next few years.
Whatever crimes they may have committed, many prisoners carry with them deep wounds from their youth or more recent past. Such memories are all the more painful if there is no opportunity to share them and they keep them buried in their heart, in the loneliness of their cell. How can they free themselves of such burdens and avoid them resurfacing in a violent manner? The healing of memories workshop provides a safe space in which each participant can revisit their past, without fear of being judged, and begin a healing journey.
Interview with a participant in a prison healing-of-memories workshop | public_administration |
https://biennixejl.site/spd-politician-burkhard-bleinert-wants-to-legalize-cannabis/ | 2022-08-16T01:25:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00301.warc.gz | 0.95056 | 376 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__139842120 | en | Berlin Burkhard Pleinert should help implement a new drug policy. Cabinet confirmed the 55-year-old will be the federal government’s drug commissioner on Wednesday at the suggestion of Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD). Staff can help ensure that cannabis is soon officially available for purchase.
Blienert is an advocate of cannabis legalization, as stipulated by the Ampel Coalition in the Coalition Agreement. It talks about the controlled supply of cannabis to adults in licensed stores. This would “control the quality, prevent the transfer of polluting materials and ensure the protection of minors,” the report said.
Burkhard Pleinert, married with two children, is a classic SDP: after performing civil service in the Oau district assembly in Paderborn and completing a master’s degree in politics, modern history and sociology, positions in the party followed. Among other things, he was an advisor in the office of then President Franz Müntefering, an advisor for schools and sports in the Parliamentary Group in North Rhine-Westphalia and President of the Paderborn region. From 2013 to 2017, he was a direct candidate in the Bundestag and a spokesperson for drug policy for his parliamentary group. In 2021 he returned to the Bundestag.
Even the first time he spent in the Bundestag, he advocated the approval of cannabis. He explains that cannabis alone accounts for billions of euros each year on the black market, as money seeps into organized crime structures. It is very important for him to protect consumers from the harms of health, legal and social stigmatization.
During his studies, he should expect headwinds from doctors who point out the dangers of cannabis, especially for young people. Police officers suspect that legalizing the drug will dry up the black market. | public_administration |
https://harngroup.wordpress.com/2016/06/01/london-institute-of-archaeology-events/ | 2017-03-28T00:34:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189583.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00502-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.90575 | 385 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__196281337 | en | London Institute of Archaeology Events
Final IoA History of Archaeology Network seminar of 2015/16
9 June 2016 Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, 5.15-6.15
History of Archaeology at the National Archives
Juliette Desplat (Head of Overseas Records, The National Archives)
The National Archives of the United Kingdom self-describes as ‘the national repository for those of the records of the Government of the United Kingdom and of the law courts of England and Wales which are selected for permanent preservation.’ It is therefore probably not the first place one would go to if interested in the history of archaeology.
Yet, archaeology has very often, if not always, been a question of prestige mixed with geopolitical issues, and numerous government departments got involved in archaeological research. The National Archives therefore is the place (one of the places) to go to research archaeological matters.
The records of the Foreign Office, the Colonial Office, the War Office, the Air Ministry, the Ministry of Defence, the Ordnance Survey, the Ministry of Works and the Treasury, amongst others, contain a wealth of material that help historians of archaeology to get the bigger picture.
From maps to treaties, photographs to excavation diaries, sketches to draft laws on antiquities, this talk will consider the various types of content which can be found at The National Archives and the best way to access
World Archaeology Festival 2016
Saturday 11 June 2016, 12-5 pm.
Details available via http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/calendar/articles/2015-16-events/20160611
The Institute’s annual public engagement event offers a variety of activities aimed at a family audience. The Filming Antiquity project will be screening a variety of recently digitised 1930s excavation film footage, so do come along! | public_administration |
http://rcscomm.blogspot.com/2018/09/ | 2020-09-22T10:51:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400205950.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922094539-20200922124539-00323.warc.gz | 0.93182 | 535 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__239632337 | en | When it comes to your radio communications and information technology needs, we will consult with you and provide you with a customized solution to meet your needs. We'll partner with you every step of the way, before, during and after the implementation, to insure your complete satisfaction.
We are the full service Wireless Communication Systems Provider throughout Louisville, Lexington, Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
FCC Enforcement Bureau Equipment Compliance Advisory
September 27, 2018
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued an FCC Enforcement Advisory cautioning operators and
vendors of low-cost, two-way VHF/UHF radios that such devices may not be
imported, advertised or sold let alone used in the United States unless
they comply with FCC rules. The advisory comes in response to advocacy
work conducted by the Land Mobile Communications Council (LMCC) and the
Enterprise Wireless Alliance who have championed this issue for the past
year. We are pleased that the Enforcement Bureau has responded
definitively and forcefully.
EWA encourages all to be aware of the Advisory and to share this information. The Advisory
makes the key point that because “these devices have not been authorized
by the FCC, the devices may not be imported into the United States,
retailers may not advertise or sell them, and no one may use them.”
In addition, the Advisory notifies two-way radio users that:
Enforcement Bureau has noticed the rise in sales of low-cost,
two-way VHF/UHF radios that do not comply with FCC rules.
of the radios can be modified to operate on channels for which the
user is not authorized and is not eligible.
radios are capable of prohibited wideband operations.
importing, advertising or selling noncompliant devices should stop.
owning such devices should not use them.
may be subject to substantial monetary fines.
Advisory serves as an important reminder to all who sell or use two-way
radios that observing the rules is critical to spectrum order and
efficiency,” said EWA President Mark Crosby. “
The Advisory states that violators “may be subject to penalties authorized
by the Communications Act, including, but not limited to, substantial
monetary fines (up to $19,639 per day. . . and up to $147,290 for an
If you have questions regarding this FCC Enforcement Advisory and/or
concerns related to a proposed equipment purchase complying with FCC
rules, please call RCS Communications. 800-767-7384. | public_administration |
https://www.lanliveryprimary.co.uk/About_Us/Local_Governance | 2022-06-28T19:19:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103573995.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628173131-20220628203131-00109.warc.gz | 0.961612 | 1,132 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__244592024 | en | The Role of the Governing Body
Welcome to the Governors’ section of our website which aims to introduce you to the governing body at our school.
The key role of the LGB is to provide a balance of challenge and support to school leaders, understanding the strengths and areas for improvement in the school.
Our responsibilities are to:
1. Deliver the Trust and school strategy and vision, contributing to the creation of the School Development Plan and ensuring this sets priorities to deliver the strategy articulated by the Trust in the Local context
2. Support educational Improvement by ensuring that the plans put in place by Head Teacher and School Improvement specialists are leading to improved outcomes for children. This will include reviewing the impact and effectiveness of the pupil and sports premium spend, as well as reviewing progress against the School Development Plan
3. Monitor how effectively resources are allocated to meet priorities
4. Monitor safeguarding outcomes in the school
5. Review recommendations from the Bridge specialists relating to IT and Health and Safety and highlight any concerns identified with proposed plans
6. Engage with stakeholders – examine, evaluate and feedback to parents and other stakeholders on the overall quality of the children’s experience in the school as well as identify, understand and respond to stakeholder’s views and concerns.
If you would like to find out more about what Governors do, or find out about vacancies, please don't hesitate to contact the Clerk to Governors, Julia Stoneman [email protected]
At Lanlivery School, we enjoy the benefits of a joint governing body with Blisland Academy
LGB Monitoring at Lanlivery Primary Academy:
As the strategic leaders of our school, Governors have a vital role to play in ensuring every child gets the best possible education and are therefore an integral part of the monitoring schedule.
Our roles and responsibilities remain strategically aligned to the skills and knowledge of individual members to ensure that the body has the ability to hold the school to account and promote continual school improvement.
The following monitoring visits have taken place over the last year:
Response to Covid-19/catch up
A copy of Local Governing Body minutes are available from the school office. Please inquire if you would like a copy to read.
Responsible for SEN
Responsible for safeguarding
Dr. Caitlin Dean has a solid background in charity governance as chairperson for a national women's health charity and a medical research charity. She has been a governor for Lanlivery and Blisland schools since 2019 and is a governor for a local secondary school also. She holds a PhD in medical research and runs a local property development company. She has a small farm in Lanlivery and her three children have all attended Lanlivery Primary Academy.
I have lived in Cornwall for more than 40-years, and although born in the next county I do have Cornish ancestors, as well as Cornish grandchildren. I am a retired Quantity Surveyor having worked in London, Plymouth, Redruth & Bodmin. In my younger adult years, I ran a church youth club and was also an officer in the Boys Brigade. I sat locally as a magistrate for 13-years until reaching the retirement age to sit. I enjoyed my school years and would like in a small way help the children to enjoy theirs and be prepared for the next stage of their development.
Head of School at Lanlivery
Head of School at Blisland
Area Executive Head
Having graduated with a degree in Politics and French, I completed my Post Graduate Certificate of Education through Exeter University and began my teaching career in 1997 in a large school in St Austell. During my time there I developed a love of literacy and led the subject across the school. My commitment to improving standards in Literacy led to a role as a Literacy Consultant with Cornwall Council where I provided support to schools across the County. I then went on to work across the South West supporting school improvement. In recognition of my work, I was approached by Nelson Thornes Publishers to write a book which supported teachers in the planning and teaching of the English curriculum and another on developing speaking and listening skills. After 4 years as a Headteacher in the locality, I became Area Executive Head for Bridge Schools with responsibility for schools in the South of our Multi-Academy Trust. I am committed to ensuring children receive high quality teaching and learning within a safe and welcoming environment and will continue to ensure we put children at the centre of everything we do.
View the following documents within your web browser or download to read later
We are inspired by the awe and wonder of the world.
We are bold and innovative in our approach to find new solutions to the challenges we face.
We are the best we can be.
We take responsibility for our actions in an environment of mutual respect.
We overcome all barriers to reach our potential, developing a capacity to improve further.
We are passionate about learning.
© 2022 Bridge Schools trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Registration number 7736425. It is an exempt charity. | public_administration |
https://www.mobiletrainingtowers.com/testimonials | 2024-04-22T09:54:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00359.warc.gz | 0.946712 | 2,361 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__169610962 | en | Contact us today and we will provide references from customers who have purchased the Mobile Training Tower.
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Palm Beach Fire-Rescue Palm Beach, FL
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New York Homeland Security & Emergency Services Guilderland, NY
Virginia Department of Fire Programs Glen Allen, VA
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Read some comments from these first response professionals about the Mobile Training Tower.
DeKalb Fire Department to buy special mobile tower for high-rise fire rescue training
The DeKalb Fire Department secured a $239,000 federal grant to buy a special mobile tower that will give firefighters a feel for fighting a blaze in high-rise buildings.
The city of DeKalb provided a $21,727 match.
Having the mobile tower gives the fire department permanent training equipment, as well as a tool to learn how to fight fires in taller structures. Officials said the DeKalb area has some 30 buildings that would be considered high-rise.
“We have now a training facility that will allow the firefighters to train whenever they want. It allows them maximum flexibility so they can ... do their own specialized training as a company. They can identify and perceived weaknesses and they can go ahead and they can strengthen those weaknesses,” said Jeff McMaster, DeKalb deputy fire chief.
The money for the mobile tower came from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The annually awarded grants are “for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operations efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience,” according to FEMA.
DeKalb’s fire department had, for at least the last two years, unsuccessfully applied for money through the program to get an additional ladder fire truck. McMaster said in 2014, the decision was made to go for the mobile training tower instead.
“The fire department severely lacks training facilities,” McMaster said. “In fact, there is no training facilities in DeKalb County.”
Historically, the fire department has relied on donations of houses and other structure that were to eventually be demolished to use in training firefighters. Fire personnel used the structures for drills on fire extinguishing, search and rescue, and other common fire emergency scenarios, McMaster explained.
Although the home donations are unpredictable and sometimes sporadic, he said, even with now having the mobile tower, the homes are still needed.
“The houses are valuable,” said McMaster. [The mobile tower] is in addition to. This definitely does not replace our need for donated homes.”
The mobile tower is about the height of a four-story building. It is equipped with a four-landing staircase, six windows, a smoke machine, standpipe and sprinkler systems and a confined space simulator, among other critical training features.
McMaster said the tower is currently housed at the DeKalb Municipal Airport, but can be dropped off at any of the department’s three stations to conduct training drills. Firefighters have not begun training in the mobile tower yet, but the deputy chief said they will start in the coming weeks. DFD is looking for a permanent storage space for the tower, especially since it has to be stored indoors during the winter months.
DeKalb fire officials plan to allow other fire departments in the county to use the tower for training.
“Right now, DeKalb (county) fire departments, even though we work very well together, we don’t train together. This is really going to help us to strengthen that bond,” McMaster said.
McMaster said the collaboration makes the mobile tower even more valuable to the community, and it means more residents and area businesses could benefit.
Rhonda Gillespie, Daily Chronicle, DeKalb IL
Kevin Schroeder, Fire Chief
Cloquet Area Fire District. Cloquet, MN
We have used the MTT to practice firefighter bailouts, high-angle rescues, ground & aerial ladder operations, hose line deployment & advancement, and victim removal. The MTT is an extremely versatile unit; we have yet to find things that it won’t do. It has become a critical component in our training division’s delivery of basic and advanced fire and rescue training to both rookie and veteran firefighters. A complete training academy on wheels.
James Weber, Palm Beach Fire-Rescue Spokesman
Palm Beach Fire-Rescue. Palm Beach, FL
When asked about the Mobile Training Tower by The Palm Beach Daily News. Mr. Weber replied, "Training officers can tailor its use in response to assessed needs within the department. Each crew can work on its strengths and weaknesses. It's simply the Swiss Army Knife of Props!"
Jerry Lee, Battalion Chief
Moraga-Orinda Fire District. Orinda, CA
“Firefighter training is the keystone for success in ensuring our talented members maintain a high-level of proficiency. For that reason, the members of MOFD log over 37,000 hours of training annually. The MTT is an invaluable tool for our firefighters to sharpen the many skills demanded of them.”
Mike Novak, Battalion Chief
Branson Fire & Rescue. Branson, MO
"All of our personnel have used the MTT. From our annual physical abilities test, to new-hire testing the MTT has given us the flexibility to perform real world scenarios in a variety of settings. We have utilized the MTT for training with our personal escape system that each fireman stores in their bunker pants. Allowing them to practice escapes from upper levels during a simulated hostile environment. We have also used it for training on removing non-ambulatory persons from a stairwell setting. Because of this unit, we now have upper windows to do ladder training as well as high angle rappelling off the top tower deck.
Robert W. Collins, Assistant Fire Chief (Retired)
Apopka Fire Department. Apopka, FL
"This training tower can be at one fire station, taken down, moved and set back up at another fire station in minimal time. This towers biggest advantages, over other training tools, are its mobility and versatility. The fire-related training we get with this unit is only limited to our imaginations. For hose evolutions, we can set up many scenarios using the equipped standpipes. We can have our crews advance hose up the stairwell, attach to a standpipe and proceed to the next floor and flow water. We get great teamwork training on advancing lines in stairs. We could add a search to the scenario, a high-rise rescue, etc. The tower is equipped with a dry-pipe sprinkler system, so we could have the crew apply sprinkler tongs on a flowing sprinkler head. The tower is also equipped with a residential gas meter and electrical service. Our crews can secure the utilities during any or all evolutions just to get into the habit."
"We also use the tower for high-angle rescue, placing ground ladders, search and rescue, horizontal ventilation, rope rescue, RIT response and responsibilities, and as many scenarios as we could imagine applied to those areas. To make things even more life like for any inside scenario, the supplied diesel generator powers a smoke machine that is capable of sending smoke to all floors or any particular floor. The generator also powers the hydraulics that raise and lowers the tower, as well as the lights inside and out."
"Every year our personnel are tested on their ability to perform some fire ground related tasks that may be called upon to do at any time. This is similar to the Firefighter Challenge. They perform tasks in, around and on the tower in a timed event. We can also accomplish Engineer/Driver training with the tower. During any scenario, the engineers get training on pumping elevated attack lines as well pumping standpipes and sprinklers. But, one of the most important lessons learned on every evolution is the positioning of the pumper. We can accomplish this on every scenario. The 1200 gallon belly tank is fitted with a "dry hydrant" connection to allow our pump operators get drafting training. We have also done this by dropping the hard suction hose over the edge of the tank. This is training you can't get everywhere. Truly invaluable!."
Wayne Caldwell, Fire Chief, Executive Dean of Instruction (Retired)
Bates Technical College. Tacoma, WA
"We had previously been in a partnership with a local fire district in the construction and use of a permanent drill tower some miles from our south Tacoma location. As the fire district grew, scheduling tower use became more and more difficult, so we began to look at alternatives. Building our own on-campus tower was going to be extremely expensive as well as limiting due to codes and permitting issues. A permanent structure was also going to cut down on our already small drill ground footprint. None of our many proposals included the possibility of a mobile prop even though we already have several in our fleet. When I researched that possibility two years ago, I found Riverside’s website and the answer to our needs. As a college-based training institution, all of our equipment is used heavily on a daily basis, so our MTT has gotten a workout (weather permitting) in the short time we’ve had it. Sixty to seventy college students and up to thirty fire recruits may be using the tower on any given day. The fact that the tower is mobile allows us to customize its location on our drill grounds, changing the layout of training evolutions giving each one a “new” look. When you combine it with some of our other props; a confined space tanker trainer, flashover trainers, SCBA challenge trainer, and a multitude of grounded fire and ventilation props, our drill grounds truly becomes a “one-stop shop” for firefighter training. The thoughtful design and high quality of construction of our MTT have us believing that it is going to be the keystone of our training for many years to come." | public_administration |
https://www.llswa.org/site/TR?sid=1167&pg=informational&fr_id=1750 | 2024-04-14T07:45:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816875.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414064633-20240414094633-00547.warc.gz | 0.939518 | 314 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__177889748 | en | Since its inception in 1991, the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb has raised over $20 million.
100% of all proceeds raised through this event directly benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
LLS research investment has played a critical role in advancing therapies for blood cancer patients, including targeted and immunotherapies.
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We fund research grants to support every discipline in the blood cancers, and we partner directly with biotechnology companies to accelerate therapies.
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The LLS Office of Public Policy is charged with pursuing LLS's mission through advocacy aimed at governmental decisionmakers. LLS will continue to focus on using advocacy to work toward a cure and improve the lives of blood cancer patients.
To advance its policy goals, LLS encourages its volunteers, friends and other supporters to contact their elected representatives - in Congress and in state legislatures - to share with them the impact that blood cancers have on millions of Americans each year and to urge responsible policies that will address the serious burdens of these diseases.Learn More | public_administration |
https://sportsbookpayperhead.com/2023/09/29/australia-implements-new-id-requirements-for-online-gambling/ | 2024-04-12T11:04:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296815919.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412101354-20240412131354-00425.warc.gz | 0.956278 | 415 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__66085320 | en | Australia introduced new ID requirements to mitigate gambling harm and underage gambling. Bettors need to present their identification cards before they can play online. Also, the new measure replaced the previous system that required players to prove their identity within 72 hours.
According to the best pay per head bookie, players can no longer make deposits or wagers without first providing photo identification.
By requiring proof of identity before playing, businesses can curb attempts to evade their corporate social responsibility policies. That means that operators can prevent minors’ gambling and self-exclude customers.
New ID Requirements for Online Gambling
Over 90% of his organization’s members currently check clients’ identities, says Kai Cantwell, CEO of Responsible Wagering Australia. He said the adjustment will finally bring the lagging businesses up to par.
Cantwell said that the verification procedure will assist businesses in promoting their safer gaming products by requiring users to enter a deposit cap when signing up. A safer gaming market in which betting is enjoyed responsibly may be attained partly by making players more aware of the player protection options available to consumers. Cantwell also explained how the new ID verification method will help stop fraud.
Cantwell claimed that the rule requiring identity proof for gamblers should also be extended to land-based casinos.
Australia is constantly updating its gaming laws to safeguard its residents and reduce the number of people who develop gambling problems. According to Bwager.com sources, loot boxes and other forms of simulated gambling have recently been the focus of age categorization efforts in Australia. Therefore, beginning in September 2024, these games will be required to restrict access to such content for anyone under 18.
Many people in New South Wales feel that if gambling establishments began testing out cashless gaming, the state’s problem gambling and gambling fraud rates would decrease. Liquor & Gaming NSW and its allies must convince doubters that the measure effectively secures the gambling industry. To reduce gambling-related damage in New South Wales, the state government has just set aside AUD 100 million. | public_administration |
https://www.currencytransfer.com/blog/expert-analysis/importing-into-canada | 2023-12-05T08:58:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100550.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205073336-20231205103336-00271.warc.gz | 0.953593 | 834 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__246446617 | en | The first requirement for a firm importing commercial goods into Canada is to obtain a Business Number. These are issued by the Canada Revenue Agency and there is no cost, details can be found here. In order to be prepared for the classification of the product to be imported as much information needs to be gathered as possible, including, wherever possible a sample. Classification is vital as this will determine the value of duty payable.
Before deciding the country of origin of the goods you intend to import, it is vital to ensure there are no restrictions on import into Canada. Such clarification is easily obtained from the Canadian Ministry of Trade. Failure to comply can be an expensive, time consuming, and potentially illegal act so make sure that you go over the list carefully.
As a new importer, it pays to consider utilising the services of a customs broker. These firms are licensed in Canada to ensure that they comply with the code of conduct and provide a professional and consistent service. They can facilitate several potential hurdles, such as presentation of documents, release of a shipment, duty payments, and/or dealing with the customs bureau on your behalf.
Once you have decided what you will import and from where, obtained the necessary approvals and authorities (if any), you will need to obtain a classification for the product. Every item to be imported needs a classification in order to determine the level of duty or tax to be paid. There is a harmonized global system of classification that Canada subscribes to so there is a consistency within global trade. More countries are joining this system every month and it is already used by the U.S, China, the UK and India. Further information on classification can be found here.
Tax and Duty rates to be applied to your import
Tariff treatment is a significant factor in importing goods into Canada. It is imperative that importers remain up to date with the various regulations that apply to the trade agreements relative to the country the goods originate in. It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure they are compliant. This can add a major burden but can be outsourced to experts in the field. As global trade becomes an ever more complicated topic, it is vital to stay up to date with developments.
Canada is party to sixteen mostly regional agreements that govern its trade and tariffs. Following Brexit, a further agreement will be negotiated which treats the UK differently from the existing “Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement: Iceland Tariff (IT), Norway Tariff (NT), Switzerland-Liechtenstein Tariff (SLT).
It is important to determine the value of the goods that are being imported and the value of the tax and /or duty in advance, in that way you will not receive any nasty shocks.
For Government statistics to be accurate and meaningful, there is a comprehensive system of reporting in place. All commercial goods must be reported to the Canadian Border Services Agency either by you or your carrier. These requirements are now handled electronically to speed the clearance of goods through customs.
Release and Inspection
Once all formalities have been taken care of, the goods will be released, and there is one final task before they enter the supply chain. The goods must be inspected to ensure they comply with the order, are “fit for purpose,” and are in the condition desired. This information is relayed to the Bureau of Statistics who compile reports that allow prospective importers to determine countries and suppliers that have the necessary reputation and ability to provide the goods and services required.
Importing goods into Canada is becoming a more and more streamlined, automated and efficient process. This is important given the size of the country and the number of entry points. As an exporter, you will find the services of the many government agencies mentioned in this article to both useful and helpful.
About Alan Hill
Alan has been involved in the FX market for more than 25 years and brings a wealth of experience to his content. His knowledge has been gained while trading through some of the most volatile periods of recent history. His commentary relies on an understanding of past events and how they will affect future market performance.” | public_administration |
http://psychologysa.org.au/ndis | 2021-07-28T05:10:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153521.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20210728025548-20210728055548-00491.warc.gz | 0.932817 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__79277215 | en | The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of funding disability services and supports.
We are a Registered NDIS provider with a team of highly experienced psychologists providing a range of services under the following support categories / items:
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We can work with you to ensure that you get the services and supports that meet your needs and your goals.
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http://www.twohundredwomen.com/marilynwaring | 2017-10-23T00:46:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187825497.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20171023001732-20171023021732-00252.warc.gz | 0.97971 | 126 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__150823610 | en | Marilyn Waring CNZM was born in Ngāruawāhia, New Zealand. She holds a doctoral degree in political economy from the University of Waikato, and at age twenty-three she became a member of parliament, serving until 1984. Waring's internationally influential critique of gross domestic product, If Women Counted: A New Feminist Economics, appeared in 1988. Since 2006, she has been a professor of public policy at the Institute of Public Policy at AUT University. In 2008, Waring was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to women and economics. | public_administration |
https://andactivate.com/a-complete-guide-to-grant-writing/ | 2024-02-26T17:06:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474661.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226162136-20240226192136-00575.warc.gz | 0.936484 | 1,234 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__32289243 | en | Funds given to businesses by a government organization for a specific purpose are called business grants. These grants are available to business owners during the startup phase, for research and development, and for company expansion. Unlike loans or credit cards for businesses, these grants don’t need to be repaid. They don’t hurt your business credit score and you don’t have to worry about lender fees while getting your money. However, these grants do come with restrictions, you need to spend the money as outlined by the grant provider, or you could face serious penalties.
How to Write a Government Grant: Some Helpful Tips
Writing a government grant is an important way to help businesses grow better and here are some tips from Grantlist.
1. Use a Compelling Headline
You need to put down your proposal using words in a way that can help the government understand you better. A government grants title is just as crucial as putting down an engaging title to a blog post. Here are some pointers on making your headline stand out.
- Use action verbs.
- Be specific.
- Keep it short.
2. Use a Subheading to Add More Context
A compelling heading is going to draw government officials in, but an informative subheading is going to explain what you’re sharing with government officials. When you craft your subheading, ensure that you conclude your government grants in a sentence. Your subheading always needs to support the heading of your government grants in order to keep people reading.
3. Convey the Value of the News to the Press
If you want your government grants to be picked up by the media, your government officials need to be given a reason to care. Use the reverse pyramid formula for this one, and ensure that your government grants go from the most important information to the least important. Your first paragraph needs to cover the who, what, and where. Following that, your second paragraph will cover why. Reporters don’t have a lot of time to sift through details and irrelevant information. Reporters just need facts to help them tell your company’s story to government officials from a position of authority. A tip from us is to make sure you don’t add important information after the second paragraph because reporters and government officials are likely to miss it.
4. Use Tempting Quotes
Now, that setting the scene is over, you need to bring your details to life with a tempting quote that reporters can use as context for your government grants. A tempting quote helps you paint a picture of how your company’s news affects the industry and customer base. Ideally, you should use quotes from key stakeholders in your business. These key stakeholders can be your executive team, project leads, or members of your organization directly affected by the news.
5. Provide Valuable Background Information
In the last paragraph, you mostly wrap up your proposal and add some background information, since the government officials have the key details they need regarding your proposal. The last paragraph should be all about strengthening your narrative through some background details like how your company developed the project you are announcing. You can also comment on the future implications of your government grants. You can also use the newsjacking method to add extra value to your government grants. Newsjacking means equating your government grants to something important going on at the moment, it adds more value to reporters and government officials alike.
A Small List of Federal Grants A Business Can Avail
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant is a grant program specifically administered by the Small Business Administration. The grant provides emergency financial assistance to eligible shuttered venues that have been affected by the pandemic. Venues eligible for the small business relief program include live performing arts organization operators, live venue operators or promoters, and relevant zoos and aquariums.
Grants.gov is an official access point for government grants for businesses. It has a comprehensive amount of information about the federal grant process. You can start your search for government grant opportunities and check “businesses” in the eligibility section. You’ll need to register an account first to read the full eligibility criteria for each grant and apply through Grants.gov.
Challenge.gov is a concise list of creative, scientific, and technical competitions and prizes run by agencies associated with the federal government in order to enhance innovation. You can use their homepage to search through various competitions. These competitions will contain a host agency, prize amount, and type of challenge. You may come across a competition that catches your eye, and you can simply register for an account and submit your entry for that competition.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)
SBIR is a grant program with a competitive nature. It encourages US-based businesses to engage in research and development projects for federal agencies. It is an awards-based program made for high-tech innovation with the potential for commercialization. SBIR is under the US Government, specifically the Small Business Administration (SBA). To qualify, you need to operate a for-profit business with a workforce of less than 500 employees and fulfill other eligibility requirements as well. One notable example of the SBIR grant is the one run by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). They provide ten grants of up to $100,000 for research and development projects in the field of accessibility.
If you feel like feel like there’s no chance of your business getting a grant, we hope this blog could help you draft a proposal. There are lots of funding options for businesses like SBA loans and bank loans. If grants through the SBIR or STTR don’t work out for you but you want a grant instead of a loan, you can opt for other agencies and programs like the Department of Energy’s Small Business Innovation Research Program. One other program is the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Technology Transfer program. | public_administration |
https://impactcandt.com/services/ambient-air-monitoring/ | 2024-02-29T18:02:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474852.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229170737-20240229200737-00212.warc.gz | 0.910498 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__62853881 | en | Understanding the quality of the air we breathe is of utmost importance to ensure public safety and adhere to environmental standards. Impact Compliance & Testing specializes in Ambient Air Monitoring, a critical service that gauges the quality and characteristics of the air in our surroundings.
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At its core, Ambient Air Monitoring is about measuring and analyzing the air in the environment – not just in industrial zones but also areas where people live, work, and play. It determines the levels of pollutants, both particulate and gaseous, as well as essential meteorological parameters that influence air quality.
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- Expertise Matters: Our staff, with over 90 years of combined experience in the air quality field, understand the intricacies of ambient air monitoring. Their deep technical knowledge ensures accurate and reliable data collection.
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Monitoring the air is not just about compliance; it's about ensuring a safe and healthy environment for current and future generations. Impact Compliance & Testing is deeply committed to this vision, and our Ambient Air Monitoring service is a testament to our dedication. Contact us today and take proactive steps towards better air quality, sustainability, and a healthier community. | public_administration |
https://www.collegelibrariesontario.ca/reporting-groups | 2024-04-22T23:11:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00721.warc.gz | 0.886774 | 402 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__28039341 | en | This Steering Committee guides the implementation and use of a “next generation” library services platform across 20 Ontario college libraries.
The Learning Centres Committee mandate is to undertake formal advocacy, develop and execute collaborative cross-College projects, and share knowledge and resources amongst the group to enhance evidence-based decision making in the development and improvement of academic support services.
This Steering Committee guides the development of the Learning Portal, which provides shared access to resources from all Ontario Colleges.
formerly Metrics & Assessment
This Steering Committee oversees the annual collection, analysis, and presentation of CLO survey data. They guide initiatives to refine library data gathering and evaluation to better align CLO data with changing assessment measures in institutions and across the province.
The eResources Steering Committee works in partnership with OCLS to leverage procurement opportunities and make recommendations on the provision of services and the implementation of resources.
This Steering Committee is composed of two groups:
CLO Metadata Steering Committee: A small group of subject matter experts in cataloguing who make decisions regarding CLO Metadata Standards and shared workflows, design standards, create reference materials, and prepare and deliver learning opportunities for the CLO Cataloguers.
CLO Cataloguers: A large group made up of at least one representative from each college committed to learning shared cataloguing practices and implementing recommendations of the CLO Metadata Steering Committee.
This Steering Committee provides strategic direction for LEAP, develops best practices, and sets service priorities, while providing support for the service, including developing assessment priorities annually.
It also supports the work of LEAP Leads, serve as experts and project champions locally and within the college system, supporting a community of practice.
Reports to Indigenous Matters Steering Committee
Reports to Learning Portal Steering Committee
Reports to Learning Centres Steering Committee
Reports to eResources Steering Committee
Reports to Page 1+ Consortium Steering Committee | public_administration |
http://www.airfiltersandpurifiers.com/articles/the-state-of-the-air-2011-american-lung-association/ | 2013-05-21T07:28:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699776315/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102256-00097-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.929259 | 797 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__35797313 | en | Austin Air Purifiers help to eliminate Air Pollution
Every year for the past 12 years, the American Lung Association has analyzed data from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) state air quality monitoring to learn about the air we breathe and how to protect our health offering steps to make air cleaner and healthier. According to newly released the “State of the Air 2011,” living in some California cities, exposes residents to the worst air pollution in the country. On the other hand, in Honolulu and Santa Fe-Espanola, N.M. there are actually no days of smog and soot at unhealthy levels. The study also shows that about 50 percent of the nation is exposed to excessive levels of smog and other pollution conditions. Reducing indoor pollution levels that enter the home with Austin Air purifiers will help to eliminate the health dangers.
The American Lung Association “State of the Air 2011″ Report
In the “State of the Air 2011” report released by the American Lung Association at the end of April, we learn that about 17 million Americans live in areas that contain smog, pollution and harmful soot called particulate matter. These exposure numbers concern experts because scientific research has established direct links between air pollution and the threat to human health. These concerns are not only for lung problems, but noted by Michael Jerrett, professor of environmental health sciences at University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health.
He says that when smog levels spike, there is an increase of hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses, heart attacks and stroke. He goes on to explain that pollution contributes to low birth weights, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and shorter life spans. Dr. Norman Edelman, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association agrees and points out that small particles can lodge deep in the lungs and trigger inflammatory response and over time, damage blood vessels and the heart.
The “State of the Air 2011” report establishes that 6 percent of Americans have year-round exposure to unsafe levels of soot (particulate matter) in places such as Bakersfield-Delano; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside; Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Ariz.; Pittsburgh-New Castle, Pa.; Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman, Ala.; and Louisville-Jefferson County-Elizabethtown-Scottsburg, Ky.-Ind. 20 percent experience excessive short-term pollution exposure at places such as Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside; Fresno-Madera; Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Yuba City (Calif.-Nev.); San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos; and Merced. Finally, as much as 48 percent of the US population live where smog is at unhealthy levels including locations such as Houston-Baytown-Huntsville, Texas and Charlotte-Gastonia-Salisbury, N.C.-S.C..
On the positive side, the Director of National Policy for the American Lung Association, Janice Nolen, points out there are many cities that have experienced improvement with polluted air. She believes that the Clean Air Act has been extremely effective at reducing emission sources including from cars, diesel trucks and coal-fired power plants. She goes on to say, “We are trying to remind folks that the Clean Air Act has saved hundreds of thousands of lives…Without the cleanup, we would have a lot more pollution and a lot more disease and dying.”
Air pollution is still very prevalent according to the new “The State of the Air 2011.” With so many of us exposed every day to air pollution known to have an adverse effect on our health, we should take extra steps to clean our indoor air with air purifiers. Austin Air purifiers can help to improve air quality in your area. They are the best air cleaners on the market for removing tiny particulate matter and chemical gases. | public_administration |
https://masa-group.com/en/news/mechthild-heil-member-of-the-german-parliament-mdb-visited-masa.html | 2023-11-30T18:12:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100229.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130161920-20231130191920-00660.warc.gz | 0.898492 | 295 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__169858188 | en | Mechthild Heil (Member of the German Parliament, MdB) visited Masa
3 Aug 2015 - On 3 August 2015 Mechthild Heil (Christian Democratic Union), Member of the German Parliament (Bundestag) for the electoral district Ahrweiler/Mayen visited the Masa factory workshop in Andernach.
Previous to the factory tour Mrs. Heil talked to Mr. Frank Reschke, Director Sales and Member of the Management Board, about the close regional connection of Masa and the current market situation of the global machine building industry.
Since September 2009, Mrs. Heil has been a member of the German Parliament (Bundestag) for the electoral district Ahrweiler/Mayen. She was born in Andernach and grew up in a politically CDU (Christian Democratic Union) oriented family. Since 1986 the architect has been married to Dr. Franz-Josef Heil, specialist in internal medicine.
She was re-elected in 2013 and winning a seat in the German Parliament (Bundestag) for the second time.
Further information about Mrs. Heil can be found under http://www.mechthild-heil.de/ or https://www.bundestag.de/bundestag/abgeordnete18/biografien/H/heil_mechthild/258456 . | public_administration |
https://tiger.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/funding-and-reference-numbers/ | 2023-12-06T02:04:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100575.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206000253-20231206030253-00321.warc.gz | 0.911969 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__224864670 | en | Funding Acknowledgement: The study is funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HTA programme (NIHR133464). The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, the National Institute for Health Research or the Department of Health and Social Care.
Bristol Trials Centre Acknowledgement: This trial was designed and delivered in collaboration with the Bristol Trials Centre, a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit, which is in receipt of National Institute for Health & Care Research CTU support funding.
Sponsor Acknowledgement: This trial is sponsored by the University of Bristol.
CPMS ID: 54714 | public_administration |
https://support.lvl.co/hc/en-us/articles/360043860291-What-You-ll-Need | 2022-12-01T03:56:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710789.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201021257-20221201051257-00838.warc.gz | 0.922849 | 272 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__269821226 | en | To use the app:
- Be in a permitted region*
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To open an account:
- Be 18 or older
- Have a valid Social Security Number
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- US State issued Driver’s License
- US State ID Card
- US Federal Issued Passport
- US Federal Issued Employment Authorization Card (also referred to as “work permit card” or “EAD card”)
- US Federal Issued Permanent Resident Card (also referred to as a “green card”)
*Option not available for citizens of Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) countries, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) identified jurisdictions, and other high-risk jurisdictions, designated at the sole discretion of LVL.
Laws and regulations administered by OFAC impose restrictions on the provision of services to persons, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, that are located in specified sanctioned jurisdictions, including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region of Ukraine. If you travel to these locations, you won’t be able to access your account, and attempted log-ins may lead to account restrictions. | public_administration |
http://cpabooks.net/docs/manage-withholding-taxes/ | 2022-10-05T01:19:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337531.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005011205-20221005041205-00051.warc.gz | 0.967538 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__219691269 | en | A withholding tax, also called a retention tax, is a government requirement for the payer of a customer invoice to withhold or deduct tax from the payment, and pay that tax to the government. In most jurisdictions, withholding tax applies to employment income.
With normal taxes, the tax is added to the subtotal to give you the total to pay. As opposed to normal taxes, withholding taxes are deducted from the amount to pay, as the tax will be paid by the customer.
As, an example, in Colombia you may have the following invoice:
In CPA Books, a withholding tax is defined by creating a negative tax. For a retention of 10%, you would configure the following tax (accessible through):
In order to make it appear as a retention on the invoice, you should set a specific tax group Retention on your tax, in the Advanced Options tab.
Once the tax is defined, you can use it in your products, sales order or invoices.
Applying retention taxes on invoices #
Once your tax is created, you can use it on customer forms, sales order or customer invoices. You can apply several taxes on a single customer invoice line.
The printed invoice will show the different amounts in each tax group. | public_administration |
https://webdesignriga.com/portfolio/salaspils-tourism-website/ | 2020-11-30T20:48:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141486017.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20201130192020-20201130222020-00211.warc.gz | 0.92688 | 201 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__142509479 | en | This is a website that we made for the tourism office of the city of Salaspils. The work was in cooperartion with their marketing agency. Our task was to bring a website with a limited budget in a very short timeframe online.
For the design we used the style of the rhomic elements from the city logo and a clear color scheme.
The main function of the website is to show maps with guesthouses, restaurants, and sightseeing points. Citizens can apply to list their tourism offerings on these maps. Therefore, WordPress was a good technical base for this functionality. City employees can easily update the content of the website themself.
As this websites adresses an international audience the content is multilingual. In this case three languages, Latvian, English, and Russian.
So, if you are going to Salaspils, check the website to discover highlights like the National Botanic Garden, the Daugagva Museum or the huge Riga Hydro Powerstation. | public_administration |
https://www.a-1airportcars.com/blog/grand-haven-coast-guard-festival-late-july-early-august/ | 2023-12-05T15:24:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100551.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205140836-20231205170836-00223.warc.gz | 0.958995 | 300 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__136989845 | en | The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival honors the men and women of the United States Coast Guard with two exciting parades and concludes with a spectacular fireworks display that is one of the best in the nation. Festival participants are invited to tour a Coast Guard cutter, an exciting midway carnival, a water ski show and a nightly schedule of live musical performances. Additionally, the popular Street Dance for old and young alike is a fun night not to be missed.
Coast Guard Festival is a festival in Grand Haven, Michigan. Founded in 1924, the festival is a ten-day event that starts in the last weekend in July, and ends in early August. Over 350,000 people attend the festival, including the nation’s highest-ranking United States Coast Guard dignitaries from Washington, DC. The focus of the annual festival is to honor the Coast Guard and those who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country
The Festival unofficially began in 1924 as a Coast Guard personnel only picnic when the local Coast Guard station held rowing competitions for those service members stationed in Grand Haven. The first festival began in 1937. In August 1971 it was officially recognized as Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Inc. as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Grand Haven was named “Coast Guard City, USA” by an Act of Congress and signed by the President of the United States on November 13, 1998.
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https://dav.hampton.k12.va.us/ | 2018-11-17T22:29:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743854.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20181117205946-20181117231946-00220.warc.gz | 0.891951 | 233 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__21170721 | en | Tacos & Technology
Join us on Thursday, November 15th at 6:00PM as we celebrate National Parental Involvement Day with Tacos & Technology! You will have the opportunity to learn more about the technology resources available for students and their families. A delicious taco dinner will be provided!
Check out the latest Tarrant Highlights newsletter!
Copyright © 2017 Hampton City Schools. All Rights Reserved. One Franklin Street, Hampton, Virginia, 23669 757-727-2000 The Hampton City School Division is not responsible for the contents of any off-site webpages referenced from HCS servers. Hampton City Schools Non-Discrimination Notice - HCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or other protected classes in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Robbin G. Ruth, Executive Director, Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-2000.
Contact the Tarrant Middle School Webmaster Here | public_administration |
https://hertsandessexurology.co.uk/general/corona-virus-alert/ | 2023-12-08T07:04:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100724.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208045320-20231208075320-00462.warc.gz | 0.953671 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__74354376 | en | In line with advice from Public Health England, please be aware that you should not attend the hospital as a visitor or to attend any appointments or planned admissions if you have been to the following areas in the last 14 days; or have come in to close contact with someone who you know has the coronavirus (COVID19). The affected areas include: Italy, China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia or Macau. If this applies to you, please let us know and dial 111 to receive appropriate advice. We are sorry for any inconvenience and will be happy to rearrange any appointments for you if you are affected. We appreciate your cooperation. | public_administration |
http://ell.stanford.edu/node/198 | 2018-10-15T08:22:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583508988.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20181015080248-20181015101748-00007.warc.gz | 0.950283 | 202 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__17113604 | en | Understanding Language is pleased to announce partnerships with the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) and New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) to develop principles of high-quality instruction for English language learners around the new Standards.
These two organizations will offer valuable support by helping to create, vet, and pilot instructional resources in their respective school networks. Gabriela Uro, Manager for ELL Policy and Research at CGCS, serves on the Understanding Language Steering Committee and plays a lead role in our engagement with school districts. Angelica Infante, Executive Director of the Office of ELLs in NYCDOE, is also a lead member of our District Engagement team.
CGCS represents 67 urban public school districts in the United States. It suports their efforts to educate diverse students to the highest academic standards and prepare them to contribute to our democracy and the global community. NYCDOE is the nation's largest school system, responsible for the education of over one million students. | public_administration |
http://stevensonfinancial.feedsynews.com/brisbane-olympic-board-seeks-2032-boss/ | 2023-03-25T13:49:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945333.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325130029-20230325160029-00066.warc.gz | 0.957774 | 557 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__151434899 | en | The Brisbane Olympics organising committee president Andrew Liveris says appointing a chief executive for the 2032 games and securing sponsors is his first priority.
The organising committee board, including Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, held its inaugural meeting on Thursday.
Mr Liveris, a former Dow Chemical Company chief executive, says his focus is on appointing a chief executive for the Olympics and Paralympics.
“There’s a lot of input to get the planning right for what is in fact 10 years away, so that of course means we’ve got to recruit a CEO,” he told reporters in Brisbane.
“And that’s very, very key, and that will be a topic here today.”
Mr Liveris said he’s also concentrating on the budget for the 2032 events, as there’s a commitment that the Olympics and Paralympics be cost neutral and not burden Australian or Queensland taxpayers.
He said that means securing domestic and international sponsorships for games, which would need to match or exceed the International Olympic Committee’s contribution.
“This is a very big number and we’re going to go to work on it,” Mr Liveris said.
“I hope to bring my international connectivity to that. I’ve got some experience with talking to corporations and in fact being part of it, but of course I’ll lean a lot on my board.”
The Olympics will be the first regional games with events to be held in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns.
Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates said all of Queensland would benefit from the events, financially and culturally.
He said hosting the event could also boost sporting participation, including for disabled people, across the country.
Mr Coates expects that international athletes, particularly from the region, will start training in Queensland four years before the games begin.
“This is a pretty good place to basically go into Asia, and I think it will attract a lot of Asian teams here,” Mr Coates said.
“For me, it’s a matter of delivering these games for all of Queensland, and involving Australia as well.”
Ms Palaszczuk said hosting the the games will also inspire the next generation of Australian athletes.
“The inspiration out there for the students in school at the moment to realise their potential, and to partake in the Olympics, think that has to be front and centre,” she said.
(Australian Associated Press) | public_administration |
https://earthquake.uoregon.edu/2016/08/16/uo-receives-next-phase-of-shakealert-funding/ | 2019-06-16T05:45:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627997731.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616042701-20190616064701-00069.warc.gz | 0.87999 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__187961334 | en | 16 August, 2016
The USGS-led ShakeAlert system is moving full steam ahead to providing a critical piece of seismic hazard mitigation. The Earthquake Early Warning system will provide seconds to minutes of warning to the public once up and running. The current phase of growth in the Pacific Northwest is focused on building out the sensor array, improve the data processing algorithms, and integrate GPS-based observations into the mix (GFAST) led by Brendan Crowell at the University of Washington.
The new phase of funding for UO will allow for expansion of seismic staff (see today’s article in the Register Guard). With more funding and more personnel available to expand the seismic network, we will be pushing hard to meet the 2018 goal of providing a public EEW system. Stay tuned for more! | public_administration |
https://www.housing.columbia.edu/content/general-standards-and-conduct | 2024-04-16T17:08:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817103.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416155952-20240416185952-00563.warc.gz | 0.944714 | 1,234 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__150435307 | en | General Standards and Conduct
Students are required to abide by the guidelines in the Columbia Community Health Compact. Non-adherence may result in disciplinary action according to the Enforcement Plan for Enhanced Health and Safety Policy.
Clear expectations and guidelines for behavior help keep our community safe. Each member of the residential community shares responsibility in establishing and sustaining a living environment that balances individual and community needs.
Students are encouraged to have direct conversations with their peers about behavior that is disruptive or unacceptable. Students may also reach out to their RA, House Manager if living in a fraternity or sorority, or any member of the Residential Life team to strategize alternative approaches for follow-up or to request assistance with a community issue. Resident Advisers (RAs) and Hall Directors (HDs) are responsible for community development, upholding community standards and enforcing policy in the undergraduate residence halls.
Students may not engage in behavior that infringes on individual or group rights by jeopardizing the health and safety of individuals and property. Students may not incite or assist another person with violating University policy. Some examples of prohibited behaviors include: behavior that interferes, interrupts, or disrupts an academic or University activity and conduct that is lewd, disorderly, or indecent.
Administrators from Undergraduate Student Life and/or Student Conduct and Community Standards, in conjunction with the Dean of the applicable school or their designee, may take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of the residential community and its members. This may require interim action and/or the termination of a student's Housing Occupancy Agreement if it is determined that a student poses a threat to them or to others or if the student is significantly disruptive to the community.
All residents must abide by the policies set forth in the Guide to Living, as well as regulations of Columbia College and SEAS, Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Violations of these regulations will be subject to the Dean's Discipline Process and may result in the termination of the Housing Occupancy Agreement and dismissal from the residence halls by the Student Conducts and Community Standards.
Please visit the Columbia University Student Policies page for more information.
Through the Residential Life Administrative Conduct Process, RAs and Residential Life staff are responsible for documenting community issues and policy violations, as well as sanctioning and the appeal process.
RAs and Residential Life staff are trained and required to document community issues and policy violations for follow-up by the appropriate staff members in Residential Life and/or Student Conduct and Community Standards. Columbia Housing, Public Safety, Security Desk personnel or other University staff may also document incidents. Students may also bring behaviors to the attention of an RA or staff member, who will then follow up and document the issue.
Incident reports are reviewed and may be referred for follow-up. Follow-up regarding community issues and alleged policy violations may include a conduct meeting with a member of the staff within Residential Life and/or a referral to the Dean's Discipline Process, overseen by Student Conduct and Community Standards. In all cases, staff members are committed to educating students through engagement in meaningful dialogue, directing them to the appropriate University resources, and holding them accountable for their actions when necessary.
When Residential Life staff are responsible for follow-up, a staff member will contact the involved person(s) via e-mail with notification for attendance at a conduct meeting. This private meeting presents an opportunity for the person(s) involved to share their perspective of behaviors leading to the incident.
Based on the information shared in the conduct meeting, the Residential Life staff member will resolve the case through a finding of responsible or not responsible for violation of the policy/policies relevant to the circumstances. If a resident is found responsible, sanctions may be issued as a component of the resolution.
If the resident does not appear for the administrative conduct meeting, a decision will be made based upon the information available in the incident report and any other information gathered as part of the investigative process. The resident will be responsible for any outcomes and accompanying sanctions determined by the Residential Life staff member.
Residential Life Sanctioning
If a student is found responsible for a violation of policy, the Residential Life staff member will issue one or more sanctions. The staff member will take into account the nature of the current incident and any history of previous violations when making a decision.
Residential Life sanctioning may include:
- A disciplinary warning
- Educational sanctioning, including, but not limited to: community service, presenting a program or performing a service that demonstrates an understanding of the issue and impact, making a formal apology, or writing a reflection paper
- Loss, restriction, or modification of privileges
- Participation in a specified workshop or participation in an awareness-enhancing discussion with a specified person, group, or class
- Transfer to another room in the same residence hall or brownstone, or to another residence hall or brownstone.
Residential Life Appeal Process
There are limited grounds for appeal if a student is found responsible for a violation. They are:
- New information not available at the time of the administrative conduct meeting;
- The student has concerns with the process that may change or affect the outcome of the decision;
- Severity of the sanction.
- A written appeal, based on one or more of these specific grounds, should be submitted to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Life/Executive Director of Residential Life within 72 hours after a written decision has been rendered. The Associate Dean will determine if the appeal has merit.
For more information on Sanctions and Appeals, please visit Dean's Discipline.
Dean’s Discipline is the process utilized by Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science to investigate and respond to allegations of behavioral or academic misconduct. Dean’s Discipline is not meant to be an adversarial or legal process, but instead aims to educate students about the impact their behavior may have on their own lives as well as on the greater community. Learn about Dean's Discipline, which is managed by Student Conduct and Community Standards. | public_administration |
https://www.flc.losrios.edu/campus-life/news/new-flc-website | 2019-07-23T01:26:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528635.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723002417-20190723024417-00555.warc.gz | 0.925358 | 548 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__45168314 | en | New Folsom Lake College Website
March 25, 2019
Our new Folsom Lake College website is officially live! The FLC site, along with the Los Rios Colleges Foundation site and the Los Rios Police Department site, are pilots for a new coordinated approach for Los Rios Community College District websites. New websites for American River College and the district will launch later this spring.
In addition to the visual overhaul providing greater communication to new and returning students, the website includes a wide array of new features such as:
- A fully responsive design to fit every screen.
- A more robust, fully integrated search feature.
- Page translations into dozens of languages.
- Easy-to-navigate college catalog information.
- A new class search feature with significantly more user filters.
- A central, searchable faculty and staff directory.
- An exciting new “notifications” feature highlighting new content since your last visit to the site.
- Filters on calendar with ability to download events to your smart device calendar and sync.
- And much, much more!
As with the launch of any new website, we are certain we’ll find areas which may need tweaking over the next several weeks. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and even they didn’t have more than 1,000 separate pages on their website like we do! When any functionality issues arise, we’ll address them ASAP and we encourage you to share anything you find right away, so we can review and make appropriate updates.
We’ve created an online form for any issues you may have.
We would like to publicly thank and acknowledge the FLC Public Information Services Office (PISO) team, along with the web teams at the district and ARC, for the extraordinary amount of hard work that it took to get here. Rebuilding sites of the size and breadth of ours can be a monumental task, and we're very proud of our team (particularly for volunteering to launch first as one of the pilot sites). And while the work is far from over, today’s launch marks a significant improvement in the experience for students, and prospective students, at our college.
The launch of the site is an exciting milestone, but the work to update and improve a modern website is never complete. We are already at work on a number of improvements to make the experience for our users even better, and we will be regularly reviewing our site analytics to inform those enhancements. We look forward to sharing updates with you all in the coming months and years.
Thank you for all the support and encouragement, and your patience, throughout this process. Enjoy! | public_administration |
https://workstudyvisa.com/canada-government-to-funds-city-of-toronto-initiative-to-address-temporary-housing-for-asylum-claimants/ | 2021-11-30T06:28:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358953.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20211130050047-20211130080047-00556.warc.gz | 0.947921 | 418 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__137739132 | en | Canada government has announced that it will support the City of Toronto with $17 million in funding to aid an initiative to address housing and relieve pressure on its shelter system due to the multiplying number of asylum claimants.
The City of Toronto will carry out the initiative, through arrangements with neighbouring cities that are willing to work together to enhance the region’s combined capacity to provide temporary housing support to asylum claimants.
Through this collective effort, the City of Toronto will provide reception and interim shelter to families before conveying them to neighbouring municipalities if necessary. At this point, Toronto has established arrangements with the regions of Durham and Peel Durham and the City of Hamilton.
“The federal government of Canada appreciates the leadership that Toronto and partner cities are demonstrating to tackle challenges associated with temporary housing for asylum claimants in the region. Cooperation among all organs of government is important to finding effective solutions to temporary housing needs for asylum claimants and to supporting the capability of cities and regions to respond as people seek Canada’s protection.”
– Honourable Bill Blair, Minister for Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction.
“I want to appreciate the Government of Canada and our partner cities for collaborating with us to ensure we have temporary housing for asylum claimants in the region. This ingenious initiative shows the importance of cooperation to addressing complex issues and helping those in need.”
– City of Toronto Mayor, John Tory,
Though the number of asylum seekers crossing the border into Toronto continues to drop every year, the province was host to over 70% of those who crossed in between official ports of entry in 2017 and 2018. Our governments have worked collectively to manage our border and create the necessary infrastructure to safely process claims.
The funding provided to the City of Toronto will help tackle the extraordinary costs incurred by the province associated with the influx of migrants in 2017 and 2018.
Canada federal government continues to maintain the integrity of its borders while also meeting our international commitment to maintaining a refugee protection system that is based on fairness and compassion.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. | public_administration |
https://ylnz.net/white-house-declares-monkeypox-a-public-health-emergency/ | 2022-08-13T19:16:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571982.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813172349-20220813202349-00288.warc.gz | 0.94769 | 751 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__119248601 | en | Editor’s Note: This is a topical article. Please check back for updates.
August 4, 2022 – The White House said monkey pox a public health emergency on Thursday. There have been more than 6,600 reported cases of the disease in the United States, compared to less than 5,000 cases reported last week.
“This public health emergency will allow us to explore additional strategies to obtain vaccines and treatments faster in affected communities. And that will allow us to get more data from jurisdictions so that we can effectively track and attack this outbreak,” Robert Fenton, who was appointed National Monkeypox Response Coordinator this week, told a news conference. Thursday.
Monkeypox is a virus like smallpox. Those who catch the virus usually experience fever-like symptoms, followed by red lesions on the body that may lift and develop pus. Those most at risk for monkeypox are gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men. There are between 1.6 million and 1.7 million Americans in that high-risk group, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said during the briefing.
The Jynneos vaccine is distributed to protect against monkeypox and can prevent severe symptoms. It goes mainly to those who are at the greatest risk of catching the virus.
Last week, the Biden administration made more than 1.1 million doses of the Jynneos vaccine available — of which more than 600,000 doses have already been distributed across the country — and secured more than 6.9 million Jynneos doses in total.
About 786,000 vaccines have already been distributed and the first doses were shipped this week. States will be able to order more doses starting August 15. If a state has used 90% or more of its vaccine supply, it will be able to order more doses by Aug. 15, according to Dawn O’Connell, JD, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources. Social services.
An additional 150,000 doses will be added to the national stockpile in September, with more doses to come later this year, O’Connell said.
The administration also stresses the importance of monkeypox testing and says it can now distribute 80,000 monkeypox tests per week.
An antiviral drug – known as TPOXX – is also available to treat severe cases of monkeypox. About 1,700,000 treatments are available in the strategic national stockpile, according to public health officials.
“We’re ready to take our response to the next level, and we urge every American to take this seriously and take responsibility for helping us fight this virus,” Becerra told reporters.
The White House says it will continue to reach out to doctors, public health partners, LGBTQ advocates and other affected communities.
“The public health emergency is increasing awareness of monkeypox, which will encourage clinicians to test for it,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD said during the briefing.
This week, President Joe Biden named a new monkeypox response team to the White House. In addition to Fenton as response coordinator, Demetre Daskalakis, MD, will serve as the White House Deputy National Monkeypox Response Coordinator. He is the director of the CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention.
“This virus is evolving rapidly. This is a unique outbreak that is spreading faster than previous outbreaks,” Fenton told reporters on Thursday. “That’s why the President has asked me to explore everything we can do to fight monkeypox and protect communities at risk.” | public_administration |
https://grantgroup.net/who-we-are/ | 2024-04-24T22:15:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819971.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424205851-20240424235851-00574.warc.gz | 0.952626 | 700 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__204045147 | en | Cedric Grant is an experienced manager, strategist and board member. The Grant Management Group mission is to bring results-oriented experience to each engagement.
With nearly 40 years’ experience, large and complex projects are what defines Cedric Grant’s career. He’s managed organizations with thousands of employees, and billions of dollars of capital projects.
His accomplishments cover a wide spectrum of capital and management challenges often focused on massive infrastructure projects, and major administrative and operational challenges. He completely reorganized the City of New Orleans recovery operations from consultant support to in-house management saving over $3 million annually in management costs.
For the state of Louisiana, he managed the post-Katrina repair and rebuild of the Twin Span bridges linking New Orleans and Slidell; the Huey P. Long Bridge expansion; and the construction of the John James Audubon Bridge.
On a more local level, he led the effort for Ascension Parish to acquire the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. In New Orleans, he led the process to develop the former World Trade Center property into a Four Seasons Hotel.
Mr. Grant most recently served as the Executive Director for the 118-year-old New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. He modernized its board governance requiring legislative and city charter change introducing transparency, while developing benchmarks and measurements to improve maintenance and personnel production. He also implemented a comprehensive management reorganization and created employee wellness programs that reduced health care costs and improved health outcomes for employees. All the while, he implemented financial planning and funding of $3 billion in capital programs for the 600 projects he managed.
Experienced leaders in governments, businesses, transportation and water industries worldwide know of his implementation of modernized management practices and techniques used every day in successful businesses and governments.
In 2016, under his leadership, the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board earned the Gold Award by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies for exceptional utility performance for its management and sustainability efforts
Prior to the S&WB, he was the Deputy Mayor of Facilities, Infrastructure and Community Development for the City of New Orleans. In that role, he oversaw capital development related to the New Orleans recovery at over $1 billion.
Previously, he served as the Chief Administrative Officer of Ascension Parish where he was responsible for management and oversight of all governmental operations for the parish.
Mr. Grant also served as the Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. In that role, he was responsible for the daily operations of the department, public-private partnerships and major economic development capital projects. He managed a workforce of 5,000 employees and a $1.4 billion budget.
He served his country in the U.S. Army for 23 years earning the rank of Major. In the military, he managed the movement of entire divisions and equipment from the U.S. to Europe. He also wrote and staffed European theater war plans. During the Gulf War, he served as Deputy Director of Plans and Training for Fort Stewart, Georgia where he was responsible for managing the pre- deployment training and return of 35,000 soldiers to the Persian Gulf.
A New Orleans native, Mr. Grant is a certified city manager and is a life member of the International City County Management Association. He holds a Master’s Degree in public administration from the University of New Orleans, and a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Political Science from Xavier University of Louisiana. | public_administration |
https://www.ebloom.be/en/post/lets-celebrate-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-act-on-well-being-of-workers | 2024-02-29T19:02:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474852.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229170737-20240229200737-00499.warc.gz | 0.957824 | 631 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__148026828 | en | The Act on well-being at work celebrated its 25th anniversary this year!
What’s the Act of August, 4 1996 on well-being of workers?
The Act of August 4, 1996 establishes a structure for planning a well-being policy in companies. Its goal is to reduce professional risks and improve working conditions.
Before this Act was passed, the legislation only mentioned 2 factors for well-being:
✅ Safety of workers
But well-being at work goes beyond good physical and mental health. It is a feeling of satisfaction, of fulfillment in our work. For this reason, it has been extended to other factors:
✅ Psychosocial aspects
✅ Work hygiene
✅ Embellishing the workplaces
As you see, musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risks (stress, burnout, harassment, violence, etc.) are now addressed.
What does it mean for companies?
This legislative framework is part of a prevention dynamic. Companies must be aware of the importance of taking the necessary measures to promote the well-being of their employees while performing their work.
Therefore, a global (every 5 years) or annual prevention plan must be set up within companies.
- Its objective? To improve working conditions.
- How? By assessing the various risks.
- Outcome? The establishment of a well-being policy.
Also, you need to make sure to:
- Focus on collective rather than individual protective measures
- Include all of the wellness factors listed above
Who can help?
Companies are not alone in this! Several solutions exist:
👉🏻 eBloom helps companies collect the feelings of their collaborators.
How does it work? eBloom is a digital solution to regularly ask feedback from workers. As a company, you can choose:
- The frequency with which you want to take the pulse of your teams
- The topics you want to survey them about
Collaborators respond anonymously according to their level of satisfaction. You get a real-time dashboard that shows the results. Listen to your people is a way to collect feedback that is precious to make decisions. It gives you the keys to develop a primary preventive strategy for their fulfillment at work.
👉🏻 You can also call on internal or external prevention and protection services at work. There, prevention advisors will help you to manage risks. Each advisor is specialized in a specific well-being factor.
👉🏻 You can also refer to the Code of well-being at work, which includes all the regulatory requirements of the Well-being Act.
Let’s not forget that the employer isn’t the only actor in the well-being policy at work. The employee is also involved in the obligation to ensure his or her own well-being as well as that of the people with who he or she works.
Employees’ perception of their well-being has physical and psychological consequences. It’s therefore important to pay attention to it because this perception has a direct influence on their: | public_administration |
https://www.pomorzezachodnie.travel/en/Plan_your_trip-Tourist_information/a,8931/The_Regional_Tourist_Information_Centre_EN | 2024-04-14T02:37:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00189.warc.gz | 0.955291 | 387 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__190319905 | en | The Regional Tourist Information Centre in Koszalin is located on Dworcowa Street, near a railway station and coach station. The Centre is situated on the right side of a pedestrian precinct, when looking from the exit of an underground passage leading from the railway station towards the city centre.
The Regional Tourist Information Centre in Koszalin was established in 2005 as a part of the Association of the Communes and Districts of Central Pomerania. It is a modern institution established to meet the needs both of people visiting the region and of the inhabitants of the city and its neighbourhood. The Tourist Information provides free-of-charge consultations concerning the city and the district of Koszalin. Services are provided in Polish, English, and German.
The Centre provides information concerning regional tourist attractions, such as sights, overlooks, nature reserves, thematic villages, etc. Tourists preferring active forms of rest can use the database gathering information on hiking and biking routes, as well as on opportunities for water tourism and horseback riding.
Tourists can also find out details about places connected with recreation (swimming pools, skating rinks, shooting ranges, bowling alleys, fitness clubs, dance schools), places of culture (libraries, museums, theatres, concert halls), and sports and culture events taking place in the region.
Tourist Information Centre also provides information on accommodation and catering.
In the Centre, it is possible to purchase maps, guidebooks books and souvenirs, as well as to receive free publications. The institution also participates in preparing publications about tourism.
In the Centre, there is a stand with free-of-charge Internet access. What is more, in front of the building there is a twenty-four-hour interactive kiosk. The second kiosk is located inside the building.
The Tourist Information Centre has been adapted for the needs of the disabled. | public_administration |
https://vimoc.wordpress.com/2014/11/01/smart-cities-platform-from-vimoc-technologies-recognized-at-%E2%80%A8-cisco-internet-of-things-world-forum-in-chicago/ | 2018-06-25T09:25:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867644.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625092128-20180625112128-00336.warc.gz | 0.929121 | 778 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__24719353 | en | CHICAGO (BUSINESS WIRE) VIMOC Technologies Inc., a global innovator of an emerging technology called Landscape-Computing, today announced the release of an API platform. The API (application programming interface) enables developers and contractors for cities, large government agencies, and companies to create and link Smart applications on a collaborative platform for facilitating and managing parking, traffic flow, facilities management, power usage, resource management, fire, emergency services, and other public services to increase efficiency and monitor results.
“Injecting Intelligence in the DNA of the City.”
VIMOC Technologies, based in Mountain View, Calif., is in Chicago this week to present and promote its Smart City pilot programs implemented in Palo Alto, Calif., and Newcastle, Australia, and is a finalist in the Cisco Internet of Things World Forum for its Landscape-Computing platform and its implementation in Newcastle, the Kaooma project, where the city says has delivered outcomes linked to pedestrian counting, environmental sensing (temperature, humidity and light), and car parking for the purpose of benefitting business owners by delivering consumer behavior and offering ways to better meet customer demands.
The Kaooma Project is gaining global attention. It was entered into the Cisco Internet of Things Global Challenge, an innovation competition designed to foster the growth and adoption of Smart City technologies. The submission placed first out of 812 entries from around the world, and has qualified for the finals, which will be announced at the Cisco IoT Word Forum to be held in Chicago October 14–16.
Phase 2 of the Kaooma Project has been approved by the City of Newcastle and will enhance the existing elements, adding further applications related to CO2 emissions, interactive lighting, Smart crime prevention platforms, and Smart signage technology.
In a report to the City of Newcastle, the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services, stated in September, “The technology developed by VIMOC is currently the only process happening in Newcastle, and arguably Australia, that can actually step forward as a Smart City initiative.”
VIMOC will next present its case study of Newcastle and the benefits of Landscape-Computing at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona (November 18–20, 2014), during a talk by VIMOC CEO Tarik Hammadou entitled, “Injecting Intelligence in the DNA of the City.”
Said Hammadou: “Building the cities of tomorrow, the so-called ‘Smart Cities,’ requires new and very different modes of creativity, design and
development. Cities will need to initiate and build collaborative and innovative platforms to include technologists, entrepreneurs, academics, artists, and politicians, to initiate, and innovate in the development of community-oriented smart services. We’re privileged to have cities like Newcastle and now Palo Alto, which recognize and are able to test and implement Smart City initiatives that truly benefit their citizens.”
Cities and governments globally are backing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a way of accelerating digital innovation and economic growth. Many governments are beginning to see M2M (machine-to-machine) and sensor-based technologies as a means of boosting economic and industrial growth and establishing the foundation of smart cities.
VIMOC’s Landscape-Computing technology will enable new and unique IoT services, products and applications including entertainment, smart cities, health, security and the smart environment.
Landscape-Computing is a network of low-power, connected computing engines forming an innovative distributed computing network (wireless grid computing) to support real-time actionable analytics, processing, cooperation and data mining. It pushes processed data to the Cloud to enable a higher level of intelligence, driving web services and applications over different vertical markets and industries. | public_administration |
https://www.bookmarkbid.com/cabinet-may-consider-proposal-to-offer-rs-3600-cr-sugar-export-subsidy/ | 2024-02-24T09:16:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474526.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224080616-20240224110616-00225.warc.gz | 0.935044 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__169218921 | en | The Union Cabinet may on Wednesday consider a proposal to provide export subsidy worth Rs 3,600 crore to sugar mills for the marketing year 2020-21, as part of its efforts to help them clear outstanding dues to sugarcane farmers, according to sources.
The food ministry has proposed Rs 3,600 crore subsidy for exports of 60 lakh tonnes of sugar in the marketing year 2020-21 (October-September), they added. The sources said the proposal is likely to be taken up by the Cabinet in its meeting on Wednesday (December 16).
In the previous marketing year 2019-20, the government provided a lump sum export subsidy of Rs 10,448 per tonne, costing the exchequer Rs 6,268 crore. The ministry has proposed lower export subsidy for the current marketing year 2020-21. | public_administration |
http://lymeline.com/2017/04/lyme-committee-on-volunteerism-hosts-towns-inaugural-volunteer-open-house-april-23/ | 2017-04-30T08:54:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124478.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00214-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.910988 | 523 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__214330316 | en | Dozens of Volunteer Opportunities Available To Help Keep Lyme Beautiful, Safe and Healthy
The Lyme Committee on Volunteerism announced today that the first-ever “Lyme Volunteer Open House” will be held Sunday, April 23, from 12 to 3 p.m., at the Lyme Fire House – to kickoff National Volunteer Week and help address the Town’s critical need for volunteers.
According to the Committee, while the Town of Lyme employs only a handful of full-time employees, in order to operate efficiently, it staffs more than 140 additional positions with volunteers. Representatives of more than 20 Town boards, committees and commissions – as well as some local nonprofits – will be on hand at the Open House to help residents discover volunteer opportunities that match their interests, skills and availability.
“Volunteers play a critical role in keeping our town safe, beautiful and healthy,” said Town Board of Selectman Steven Mattson. “Our town couldn’t function without them.” He encouraged residents to stop by the Open House to learn about ways their time and talents could benefit the community.
Some volunteer positions are short term, others long term; some are designed for individuals, others can be done in groups or with families. Groups looking for volunteers at the Open House include:
|The Town of Lyme||Lyme Land Conservation Trust|
|Friends of the Lyme Public Library||Lyme Garden Club|
|Lyme Public Hall Association||Open Space Committee|
|Lyme Local History Archives||Lyme Parks & Recreation Commission|
|Lyme Cemetery Commission||Friends of Whalebone Cove|
|Lyme Consolidated School PTO||Lyme Ambulance Association|
|Lyme/Old Lyme Education Foundation||Lyme Fire Company|
|Mentoring Corps for Community Development||Lyme Grange 147|
|Lyme-Old Lyme Volunteer Connection||Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center|
|Lyme Farmers Market, Inc.||Lyme Veterans Memorial Committee|
|Camp Claire||Lyme Republican Town Committee|
|Hamburg Fair Committee||Lyme Democratic Town Committee|
|High Hopes Therapeutic Riding|
Mattson said the Open House is the perfect way for residents to find ways to give back to the Town while mingling with their friends and neighbors, and enjoying an array of free picnic food – including donations by Four Mile River Farm and Deep River Snacks.
The event is sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Committee on Volunteerism. | public_administration |
https://as1diabetes.com.au/news/important-news-about-changes-to-the-ndss/ | 2022-08-18T05:20:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573163.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818033705-20220818063705-00058.warc.gz | 0.901805 | 178 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__201924967 | en | More than 600,000 people with diabetes are set to benefit from cheaper access to products under changes to the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).
From 1 December 2018 the cost of items listed on the NDSS such as blood glucose test strips (BGTS), urine test strips and insulin syringes will be reduced. Some people with diabetes who use these products will save up to $126.50 per year. You can find more information about the cost savings here.
Some existing brands of blood glucose test strips and insulin syringes will no longer be available. You can read about which products are changing here.
If there are changes to the blood glucose testing strips you use, you are eligible to receive a free blood glucose meter.
For more information, please see Frequently Asked Questions below or call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 | public_administration |
https://fradleyparkschool.co.uk/reporting-an-absence/ | 2023-12-08T03:21:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00501.warc.gz | 0.954938 | 240 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__163758321 | en | Regular school attendance is the key to enabling children and young people to maximise the educational opportunities available to them and become emotionally resilient, confident, and competent adults who can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to their community.
When a child is absent unexpectedly, the class teacher will record the absence in the register, and will inform the school office, which will endeavour to contact a parent or guardian.
When the child returns to school, a note should be brought from a parent or guardian to explain the absence.
A note may be sent to the school prior to the day of absence, e.g. if a child has a medical appointment.
If there is any doubt about the whereabouts of a child, the class teacher should take immediate action by notifying the school office.
The school will then be in contact straight away with the parent or guardian, to check on the safety of the child.
Parents and carers with effect from 1st September 2013, no longer have the right to withdraw their children from school for up to ten days for an annual holiday. Thus, the Headteacher can no longer approve requests for leave of absence for holidays during term time. | public_administration |
http://food.tylerisd.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/integrated_home.phtml?gid=2267353 | 2017-11-21T06:16:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806317.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20171121055145-20171121075145-00447.warc.gz | 0.897202 | 422 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__233014699 | en | |Online Meal Application Available|
The Food Services Department is now accepting applications for the free & reduced lunch program. Parents/Guardians can apply online or complete a paper application (available in the Food Services office), but do not need to do both. Upon completion of either application a letter detailing approval or denial of benefits will be sent to the address on file for the student. Online applications are processed daily.
|Food Service Mission|
|The Mission of the Tyler Independent School District Food Service Department is to provide the most nutritious meal possible to our students throughout the district, with optimum customer service and food safety, while adhering to state and federal guidelines.|
|Food Service Healthy Tips!|
|Power Up with breakfast!
My Family Newsletters
|Campus Lunch Menus|
|Lunch Prices/Charge Policies Effective 2015 - 2016 School Year
The National Government (USDA) has mandated all Child Nutrition Programs to adjust their school lunch prices according to the National reimbursement rates for meals.
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
|Lunch Money Now Program|
|The Child Nutrition Department of Tyler Independent School District offers parents the option to pay for their student's lunch online through the Lunch Money Now Program.
Lunch Money Now permits parents to access their students’ cafeteria account via the Internet. This access will provide parents the ability to do several things including checking student balances, viewing student meal purchases, and depositing funds into lunch money accounts using a credit card.
Credit card deposits are made using a secure transaction site and are typically available within the hour of the transaction. You can make deposits to multiple accounts with the same credit card transaction. Please note there will be a minimal fee involved with each credit card transaction, so it is advantageous to make multiple deposits per transaction.
The access to your student’s account is secure requiring several items of student identification to view balances, view purchase history and make deposits via the Internet. If you need assistance with this process or have questions, feel free to contact us at 903.262.1107. | public_administration |
https://www.oats-recruitment.co.uk/public-sector-and-not-for-profit | 2020-02-19T01:31:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143963.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200219000604-20200219030604-00393.warc.gz | 0.954008 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__105791623 | en | Public Sector & Not For Profit
OATS offers nationwide recruitment for all areas of the public sector, including local government, housing, NHS, education and not-for-profit and we have a number of existing contracts within this sector.
We have a number of consultants covering the UK in our 38 branches to assist with any role/location. We’ve got teams in place strategically to provide support to any contract requirement in the UK. The environment is ever changing specifically in this sector, but we also try to mould ourselves and change with the market to continue offering a truly value for money service.
OATS work on a number of frameworks and also directly, and as such compliance is at the centre of everything that we do. | public_administration |
https://carter-fence.com/government/ | 2018-11-12T17:42:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039741016.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20181112172845-20181112194845-00499.warc.gz | 0.931254 | 367 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__12131295 | en | Government & Military Fencing in Southwest Florida
Also Serving Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, and Surrounding Areas
Carter Fence Company understands the importance of security in government buildings. We have been contributing our talents to the government fence contracting industry for more than 30 years. Our fencing professionals are familiar with Fort Myers, FL and all of our government agencies that deserve quality security fences. If you represent a government agency or body and are in search of a reliable company that can deliver what you need in a fencing contractor, Carter Fence Company should be your first choice. Call us today at 239-353-4102 to learn more about what we have to offer. Carter Fence also serves Naples, Bonita Springs and surrounding areas.
Establishments We Service:
- Community Centers
- Court House
- Government Administrative Offices
- Government-Owned Land
- Jails and Penitentiaries
- Military Establishments
- Public Land, Parks, Etc.
- Pump Stations
Familiar with Government and Military Fence Regulations and Requirements
Carter Fence Company makes it a priority to keep our employees up to date on all government and military fence regulations for your benefit. Our fencing specialists are prepared to update you on the most effective type of fence for your facility, whether it is a high-security fence with access control systems or a chain link fence with barbed wire across the top. Carter Fence Company can answer any of your questions in regards to material, build time, and cost. Your concerns will be resolved, and we will exceed your expectations. Call Carter Fence Company today at 239-353-4102 to learn more about our how our custom fence design can benefit your government or military facility. We also serve Naples, Bonita Springs and surrounding areas. | public_administration |
https://beekeepers.agriculture.ny.gov/registration | 2023-12-04T22:21:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00301.warc.gz | 0.895267 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__41841419 | en | Honey bee health is a critical issue today. The goal of the New York State Department of Agriculture and
Markets is to assist beekeepers in maintaining their colonies in a healthy condition. In order for the
Department to keep you aware of bee health issues, please provide the following information. This enables
the Department to keep a complete list of all beekeepers and allows the Department to contact beekeepers
when bee health issues arise.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to complete this form. If you have questions or require assistance,
please use the following numbers or email to contact the Albany office.
1-800-554-4501 or 1-518-457-2087 | public_administration |
https://cccmelton.org.au/about-cccm/in-the-news/6ce03f_60da1fa332ea415ca39a21367b129ddb/ | 2024-04-24T19:48:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819847.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424174709-20240424204709-00710.warc.gz | 0.952306 | 91 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__36417411 | en | Soul Food is back for 2024Every Wednesday during the school term between 12pm - 1pm in the Lutheran Church building at CCCM. See you then!
Happy Easter, City of Melton!CCCM will be closed for Good Friday on 29th March and Easter Monday on 1st April. We’ll be back at 10am on Tuesday 2nd April. For urgent emergency food relief requests, please get in touch with your local minister | public_administration |
https://torrenshealth.com.au/index | 2021-01-24T20:47:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703557462.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20210124204052-20210124234052-00247.warc.gz | 0.944361 | 152 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__235637149 | en | Torrens Health is the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services partner for managing health professionals registered with the Working for Victoria Health Portal. The COVID-19 Urgent Response Workforce has seen over 400 staff placed throughout Victoria to meet the needs of healthcare and community facilities impacted by the pandemic. If you are a healthcare professional interested in joining the Urgent Response Workforce submit your application now.
Torrens Health provides national and international professional health care and health support services in high-risk, time-sensitive and complex environments. We are value-driven, person centred and focused on individual client, consumer and staff needs. We deliver high-level performance outcomes, manage clinical governance and commercial risk expertly and provide efficient service with absolute transparency. | public_administration |
https://www.doinikdakbangla.com/2020/05/29/813/ | 2024-02-29T09:32:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474795.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229071243-20240229101243-00404.warc.gz | 0.927857 | 302 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__187687720 | en | Education Minister Dipu Moni will discuss the different aspects of this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations in a live stream on Facebook amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will announce the results at 10 am on Sunday via a video conference at her official residence Ganabhaban, the education ministry said in a statement on Friday.
Later, Dipu Moni will go live on Facebook at 12 pm to brief the media about the details surrounding the results, according to the statement.
In addition to the live stream, information about the results will also be sent to the media via email. The footage will be recorded using BTV cameras and sent to all other televisions channels in Bangladesh in a bid to discourage reporters from attending the briefing in person.
The results of this year’s exams will not be sent to educational institutions to avoid gatherings during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
To avail the results via SMS, students will have to register for the service by typing “SSCfirst three letters of board’s nameroll number2020” and send it to 16222 from any mobile phone at a cost of Tk 2.55.
They can also collect the results from the website of their respective education boards.
Education institutions across the country have been ordered to keep their offices closed on the day of the results.
At least 2.4 million students undertook the SSC and equivalent examinations from Feb 3 to 27. | public_administration |
https://www.ifr.uni-stuttgart.de/en/flight-test-facility/ | 2021-01-25T11:27:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703565541.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20210125092143-20210125122143-00571.warc.gz | 0.906722 | 250 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__204539686 | en | The Institute of Flight Mechanics and Control manages a project to set up flight test facilities for energy efficient, electric and autonomous flight in Baden-Wuerttemberg (BW). First test flights shall take place in 2019, before extensive research can commence next year. This undertaking also incorporates the Institutes of Aircraft Design, Aircraft Systems, and Navigation in Faculty 6 of the University of Stuttgart.
The requirements for the test sites are very diverse so that two locations will be established: A test facility for urban flight shall emerge in Lahr (EDTL), whereas the test site in Mengen (EDTM) will focus on autonomous flight. Recently, the discussions with the local airport operators and the political actors have begun.
The state department for Economics, Labor, and Housing funds the project with 1,3 million Euros. The Administrative Council Stuttgart supports the project regarding the legislative circumstances for operation permissions. Various companies such as Thales and Droniq take part in establishing the ground infrastructure for surveillance, communication and localization of the vehicles. Additional partners are the Forum Aerospace BW e.V., the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering, the State Agency for New Mobility Solutions and Automotive BW as well as other industrial partners. | public_administration |
https://www.metroparks.org/reconstruction-cox-arboretum-metropark-tree-tower-begin-week/ | 2018-10-21T04:42:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583513686.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20181021031444-20181021052944-00440.warc.gz | 0.946204 | 270 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__28328532 | en | November 16 2017
Reconstruction of Cox Arboretum Metropark Tree Tower to begin this week
DAYTON, OH (Nov. 16, 2017) — Reconstruction of the Cox Arboretum MetroPark Tree Tower will begin on Nov. 20. Contractors will start the reconstruction process by installing new the logs and associated braces and will follow by reassembling the other existing elements of the Tree Tower that have been in storage.
Reconstruction is expected to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting.
“The safety and enjoyment of our visitors is a top priority,” said Carrie Scarff, MetroParks chief of planning & projects. “We have worked diligently to restore this iconic structure to its original beauty and ensure that the Tree Tower can be enjoyed by the public for many years to come.”
Beyond existing barriers to protect the public from the Tree Tower’s construction area, visitor experience to Cox Arboretum MetroPark should not be impacted.
Deconstruction of the Tree Tower was completed in July 2017.
The Tree Tower is 65 feet tall and opened in October 2012. The tower was funded through a partnership that included funds raised by The James M. Cox, Jr. Arboretum Foundation and those from Five Rivers MetroParks. | public_administration |
https://www.edmi-meters.com/asia/news/new-edmi-gas-research-and-development-facility-officially-opened-by-the-secretary-of-state-for-scotland/ | 2023-11-29T14:27:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100112.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129141108-20231129171108-00174.warc.gz | 0.925359 | 528 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__228919992 | en | London, UK – 2nd March 2015 – Today, the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP, has officially opened EDMI’s new gas research and development facility in Dunfermline near Edinburgh. The opening of the new facility by EDMI, a global smart metering solutions provider, is another step in the company’s expansion in Europe and globally.
The new facility will be a global research and development centre for EDMI’s smart gas solutions, focusing on a range of ultrasonic gas meters using state of the art technologies.
Graeme Lees, EDMI Executive Director, Gas and Water commented, “The opening of our new gas research and development centre underlines EDMI’s commitment to investing in future technologies, demonstrating EDMI’s drive to provide our customers with the most advanced products in the market.”
The Secretary of State for Scotland Alistair Carmichael said: “It’s a great pleasure to officially open EDMI’s new gas research and development facility in Dunfermline. This is a boost for the Scottish economy and a vote of confidence for the workforce and skills base in the Kingdom of Fife.”
“From what I have seen today this is clearly an exceptional centre, developed by a company making the most of the opportunities within the UK economy. It underlines the UK Government’s commitment to making this country a great place for energy firms to do business, develop new technologies, recruit the best technicians and engineers and ensure we remain a world leader in research and development.”
Since entering the UK market in 2004, EDMI has been a major player in the smart metering market and over the past three years has expanded its operations as it prepares to support the smart meter rollout in Great Britain.
The smart meter rollout aims to install 53 million meters in 30 million homes and small businesses across Great Britain by 2020. EDMI, will design, manufacture and supply the communications hub for the northern region which includes northern England and all of Scotland. The hub will enable communication with electricity meters, gas meters, and the In-Home Display (IHD) allowing consumers to effectively monitor and manage energy usage.
David Stroud, Executive Director for EDMI Europe added, “We are committed to providing our customers with world class products and services and the expansion of our infrastructure in the UK is key. It is testament to the skills and opportunities available in this region that EDMI have chosen to locate a global facility here.” | public_administration |
https://taxseer2290.com/form-2290-schedule-1.html | 2023-09-21T13:04:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506027.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921105806-20230921135806-00522.warc.gz | 0.921904 | 314 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__86835320 | en | - Form 2290 - Schedule 1Get Started For Free!
Form 2290 - Schedule 1
Form 2290 - Schedule 1 is the proof of payment for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) that Truckers pay to the IRS. An IRS stamped Schedule 1 is required for tags and vehicle registration at the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV).
When you perform the Form 2290 e-file through the IRS approved e-file vendor like Taxseer2290 then the Schedule-1 is received with the digital watermark within minutes. The trucker can take a print out of the Schedule-1 and present it to the DMV and get their vehicle tag renewed.
Note. If you want a copy of a prior-period Schedule 1
returned, you must send a written request to:
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Cincinnati, OH 45999-0031
Use Schedule 1 for the following actions.
- To report all vehicles for which you are reporting tax (including an increase in taxable gross weight) and those that you are reporting suspension of the tax by category and vehicle identification number (VIN).
- As proof of payment to register your vehicle(s) (unless specifically exempted) in any state. Use the copy of Schedule 1 stamped and returned to you by the IRS for this purpose.
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https://www.foreveridoweddings.com/florida-wedding-license/ | 2018-01-21T00:36:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889798.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121001412-20180121021412-00032.warc.gz | 0.920305 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__238487274 | en | Florida Wedding License
We offer the complimentary service of filing your Florida wedding license back to the courthouse for you.
- The State of Florida requires that the bridal couple is present at any courthouse in Florida to purchase their Florida wedding license
- Out of state residents have no waiting period
- Florida residents have a three day waiting period
- Please bring a valid, current photo ID
No blood tests or birth certificates are required
- Florida courthouses are normally open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm Central time with the exception of some holidays
- Licenses must be filed back to the courthouse after the ceremony to be processed and certified.
- If you are unable to visit a Florida courthouse at the above allotted times, order a:
The officiant can file the license back to the courthouse and the certified copy will be mailed out or the couple can file their license back to the courthouse and receive it immediately. | public_administration |
http://optic-communications.com/phone/do-not-call-list/ | 2018-02-25T13:47:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891816462.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225130337-20180225150337-00175.warc.gz | 0.920821 | 221 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__82577619 | en | National Do-Not-Call Registry
To address consumer concerns about unwelcome telemarketing calls, the FCC and FTC have established a national Do-Not-Call Registry. This applies to all telemarketers (exception of certain non-profit & political organizations) and covers both in & out of state telemarketing calls. Commercial telemarketers are not allowed to call you if your number is listed on the registry.
The Do-Not-Call Registry does not cover the following calls:
- Calls from organizations with which you have an established business relationship with
- Calls for which you have given prior written consent
- Calls for which are not commercial or do not include unsolicited advertisements
- Calls by or on behalf of tax-exempt non-profit organizations
Registration of this government service is FREE. You may register both your landline and cell phone numbers.
HOW TO REGISTER
Call 1-888-382-1222 from the number you wish to register.
Head over to www.donotcall.gov and hit the “Register Now” button. | public_administration |
https://melbourneairport.holidayinn.com/victorian-travel-voucher-scheme/ | 2023-12-05T11:37:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100551.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205105136-20231205135136-00593.warc.gz | 0.93496 | 389 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__23546332 | en | The Victorian Travel Voucher Scheme opens for registrations on the 23rd of March at 2pm. The scheme has been designed to assist tourism operators in Victorian regional areas and metropolitan Melbourne in their recovery after a tough two years.
The scheme encourages Victorian residents to travel within Victoria, stay overnight and to take part in the many great experiences.
What does the Victorian Travel Voucher Scheme involve?
The aim of the scheme is to provide support to tourism businesses and the Victorian economy. This is done through a $200 travel voucher that can be used to reimburse the cost of eligible tourism activities incurred during the eligible travel period between 8 April and 27 May 2022.
What is the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible to receive a Victorian Travel Voucher you must meet the following criteria.
- You must be a Victorian resident; and at least 18 years of age.
Your visit must:
- be overnight in paid accommodation in Victoria for a minimum of two nights; and
- take place within the Eligible Travel Period
To claim a $200 reimbursement you must:
- demonstrate expenditure of at least $400 across one or more of the following categories
- paid accommodation: for example at Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport as a stop in your journey.
- paid tours and experiences: which means tour operators that offer regularly organised tours with a leisure-tourism focus, organised by experienced guides. This could include an experience at URBNSURF or a tour at local winery Arundel Farm Estate.
- ensure Eligible Expenses relate to a trip undertaken during an Eligible Travel Period.
For more information about the program visit the Visit Victoria website.
Can I use my voucher at Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport?
Of course! As long as you stay a minimum of two nights and enjoy the beautiful sights of our hotel. Discover our promotions and packages to discover what works best for you. | public_administration |
http://betsyhodges.org/2017/01/02/news-release-jorge-contreras-to-manage-mayor-hodges-reelection-campaign/ | 2017-03-26T05:20:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189127.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00043-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.962877 | 544 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__171463305 | en | Press Release: Jorge Contreras to Manage Mayor Hodges’ Reelection Campaign
Contact: Kyrstin Schuette, (763) 447-8025
Contreras brings extensive experience in winning campaigns in Minnesota and nationally
January 2, 2017 (Minneapolis)—Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges announced today that she has hired Jorge Contreras to manage her 2017 campaign for reelection for a second term as mayor. Hodges announced her bid for reelection on December 15.
Mayor Hodges said, “Serving as Mayor of Minneapolis is the best job I can imagine. For me, it’s not a step on a career ladder: even on the hardest days, it’s an incredible privilege to serve the people of Minneapolis, whom I deeply love. That’s why I’m asking to serve four more years.
“My campaign is grounded in the premise that in this era of Trump and Republican control — with our city and whole communities under attack, and more yet to come — now is the time to build on the many promises I have kept and results I have delivered to keep moving forward to becoming One Minneapolis. This campaign will help us as a people marshal our many strengths — which Trump and the Republicans underestimate, but I know in my bones we have — to rise to the challenges that lie ahead.
“Jorge Contreras is the right person to lead my campaign. He is a determined, battle-tested leader with a solid track record of success and a solid commitment to progressive values. He inspires confidence in everyone around him by delivering results, communicating clearly, and always playing a long game. I look forward to working with him to build a winning grassroots campaign in every corner of our city.”
Most recently, Contreras served as field director for 2016 DFL candidate Angie Craig in the 2nd congressional district. Under Contreras’ leadership, the Craig campaign had the top-producing field program in the country, making more than 2 million voter-contact attempts, twice as many than any other DCCC-targeted campaign. His Minnesota experience includes serving as regional organizing director for Senator Al Franken’s successful 2014 reelection campaign.
Contreras is a veteran of nine election campaigns, dating back to President Obama’s 2008 campaign. He has worked for statewide, congressional, countywide, and municipal campaigns in a total of 10 states, including a mayoral campaign in San Francisco, another city that uses ranked-choice voting in municipal elections. He has also organized for labor unions, labor-backed advocacy campaigns, and LGBT equality in California, Arkansas, and Utah. | public_administration |
https://www.eos-cost.eu/announcement-2/workshops-2/100-workshopsatellitedata-3 | 2022-09-29T23:55:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335396.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929225326-20220930015326-00048.warc.gz | 0.928355 | 288 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__145119674 | en | 15 – 26 January 2018 Online
5 – 9 February 2018 Hamburg, Germany
We draw your attention to this user training event to be organised by EUMETSAT on behalf of the European Commission as part of the Copernicus Programme, together with its Satellite Application Facility on Ocean and Sea Ice (OSI), the COST Action ES1402 “Evaluation of Ocean Synthesis” and the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany (BSH) intent to deliver a course on
“Copernicus Marine Data in Ocean Models and Operational Applications”.
There will be an online phase from 15 to 26 January 2018 that is mandatory, as it will cover important information needed to successfully participate in the face-to-face workshop. The face-to-face workshop, kindly hosted by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany (BSH), will focus on practical exercises for both, ocean modellers and users interested in Copernicus data for operational applications. Both groups will have the chance to exchange experiences amongst each other.
Please note that this is an advanced warning to help potential participants to plan and organise; however the performance of the course is pending the approval by the European Commission of EUMETSAT’s input to the Copernicus Work Programme 2018. We anticipate that we will get the approval during October. EUMETSAT will keep you posted. | public_administration |
https://www.isgsecurity.com/case-studies/how-a-fire-department-got-faster/ | 2023-12-04T12:26:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204115419-20231204145419-00629.warc.gz | 0.948539 | 276 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__30042198 | en | The Situation: Slow Response Process
For years, the fire department of a local city relied on a well-known national provider of electronic alarm services. The provider monitored the facilities in town—including municipal buildings, schools, senior housing and churches—and the receiving equipment in the fire department’s Emergency Response Service (ERS) Center using their own network of nationwide monitoring centers.
Over the years, the city became conditioned to a dangerously slow response process. In many cases, the fire department would dispatch a team, investigate a scene and be returning to the station before the dispatch center even received a call from the monitoring provider. The process put vital communications— and the townspeople— at major risk.
ISG devised a plan to eliminate the redundant terminal at the new 911 communication center and have each town facility communicate directly with ISG’s state-of-the-art monitoring center. The city, based on its shaken trust in any security provider, insisted on having a redundant terminal installed in the ERS Center.
So we began installation. During the process, ISG uncovered several high-risk issues—such as improper installation methods, out-of-compliance devices, and incorrect wiring.
More than a year after the ISG implementation, city staff has indicated “not even needing the redundant terminal since the service is so fast.” | public_administration |
https://coursesfast.com/product/fox-wade-govcon-blueprint/ | 2023-03-22T03:06:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943749.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20230322020215-20230322050215-00617.warc.gz | 0.925849 | 493 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__200466640 | en | Are you ready to take your business to the next level by getting involved in government contracting? Government contracts can provide you with access to a large, new market that can help your business grow.
But getting involved in government contracting can be a daunting task. It’s important to know the right steps to take, the right terminology to use, and how to maximize your success.
That’s why we created the Government Contracting Foundation to help you learn the ins and outs of government contracting. Our comprehensive four-week program is designed to give you the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Here’s what you get in each week:
Week 1 | Government Contracting Foundation
In Week 1, we’ll cover the fundamentals of government contracting. We’ll discuss the basics of business registration, getting a Federal Employer Identification and Dun & Bradstreet Number, and registering for Systems for Award Management. You’ll also learn how to get your Unique Entity Identification Number.
Week 2 | Secrets to Winning Contracts
In Week 2, you’ll learn about the different types of contracts and how to find them. We’ll also discuss how to market to government and private corporations and how to create a pricing structure. You’ll learn about the different types of Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
Week 3 | Proposal, Grant Writing, and Certifications
In Week 3, we’ll cover how to write a competitive response and how to leverage set aside contracts and small business programs. We’ll also discuss subcontracting and how to submit your response.
Week 4 | You’ve Won! What to Do Next!
In Week 4, we’ll cover what to do once you’ve won a contract. You’ll learn about business accounting for government contracts, insurance requirements, project management, and how to create new opportunities to win new contracts. We’ll also discuss where and how to network with government agencies and prime contractors.
By the end of the Government Contracting Foundation program, you’ll have the knowledge and tools you need to get involved in government contracting and be on your way to success. Sign up today and get started!
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https://www.oweninsurancegroup.net/New-ACA-Subsidies.html | 2022-10-06T01:43:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337680.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005234659-20221006024659-00430.warc.gz | 0.962372 | 1,130 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__243214187 | en | The main question on everyone’s mind is, “how does this affect me?”. The new law now extends ACA premium subsidies to higher-income earners who did not previously qualify (for 2021 and 2022); increases ACA premium subsidies for lower-income people who already qualify (for 2021 and 2022); offers highest subsidies to those who receive unemployment benefits (for 2021); and prevents individuals from having to repay excess ACA subsidies at tax time (for 2020). The new law also subsidizes COBRA continuation coverage for laid-off workers (from Apr 1 to Sept 30, 2021) and includes new incentives for states that have not yet expanded their Medicaid programs.
Just how many people are expected to benefit from these changes? Premiums after these new savings will decrease, on average, by $50 per person per month or by $85 per policy per month. 4 out of 5 enrollees will be able find a plan for $10 or less/month after premium tax credits, and over 50% will be able to find a Silver plan for $10 or less.
Enhanced Subsidies Under The American Rescue PlanThe American Rescue Plan strengthens the availability of premium tax credits (PTCs) for millions of lower and middle-income people and families. First, individuals whose income is above 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL) are eligible for PTCs for the first time. There is now no upper income limit on tax credits, meaning that all middle and upper-income individuals who purchase their own coverage can access PTCs if their premiums exceed 8.5 percent of their overall household income.
Second, individuals who are already eligible for PTCs (because their income is between 100% – 400% FPL) will receive higher subsidies under the American Rescue Plan. For instance, those with incomes from 100% to 150% FPL are newly eligible for no-premium coverage (i.e., they contribute no income towards premiums for a silver benchmark plan); under prior law, they were required to contribute up to about 2% of their income in premiums. The amount that an individual must contribute towards premiums rises as income increases but is ultimately capped at no more than 8.5% of household income for those whose income is 400% FPL or more, down from 9.83% of income under prior law. Both types of enhanced subsidies are available for calendar years 2021 and 2022.
Third, individuals who receive or are approved to receive unemployment benefits at any time during 2021 may be eligible for max subsidies under the ACA. Their income will be treated as no higher than 133% FPL, meaning qualifying individuals will receive the maximum amount of PTCs and cost-sharing reductions to lower their out-of-pocket costs (if they select a silver plan). This provision extends to those who are newly eligible to enroll in ACA coverage as well as current marketplace enrollees who will receive additional subsidies. These subsidies are available for calendar year 2021.
Implementation Of Enhanced SubsidiesThese new higher subsidy programs took effect on April 1, 2021 and the new ACA Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is currently extended through Aug 15, 2021. When you enroll in a plan, the effective date of your new plan is the 1st of the following month. So, if you wait until Aug 15, 2021 to enroll in a plan, your effective date will be Sept 1, 2021. If you do not enroll during this SEP, you’ll have to wait until the next ACA Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from Nov 1 – Dec 15. The Biden Administration has also indicated that they will also extend the annual OEP through January of each year (instead of through Dec 15).
The important thing to remember is that if you are not currently enrolled in an ACA plan, you should contact our office and let one of our licensed agents assist you with determining your maximum subsidy amount. Of course, the higher the subsidy, the lower the premium and we have seen many of our clients with premiums less than $100/month and many also qualify for $0 premium. Also remember that we do not charge for our service. The call is free and so is the friendly and professional service!
If you are currently enrolled in an ACA plan, you should decide how you want to use your additional tax credits. You will need to update your application and enrollment to receive new eligibility results. Until Aug 15, you can then reselect your current plan or choose to enroll in a new plan. (Many current enrollees will be eligible for much lower premiums and lower out-of-pocket costs, so it may make financial sense to switch plans. But those who switch to a new insurer may have to pay a new deductible and meet a new out-of-pocket maximum.) In either case, the individual could apply the enhanced tax credits in advance or wait to receive PTC at tax time. Again, you can contact our office for immediate assistance.
If a current enrollee (in an ACA plan) does not return to HealthCare.gov to “claim” their enhanced PTC, they will receive the PTC they are owed at tax time in 2022. Thus, non-returning enrollees will not “lose” the benefit of enhanced subsidies, but they will have to wait to receive that extra PTC until tax time. Current enrollees who want to switch to a more affordable plan will want to return to HealthCare.gov before the end of the special enrollment period or can contact our office for assistance. | public_administration |
https://www.lesbowen.com/2008/08/12/daggett-county-attorney-fired/2/ | 2023-06-01T20:10:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648000.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601175345-20230601205345-00163.warc.gz | 0.967139 | 1,138 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__33480465 | en | Daggett commission fires county attorneyBy Les Bowen for Vernal Express | July 5, 2008 | Original source not available
The Daggett County Commission chose to terminate the county’s contract with County Attorney Bryan Sidwell last week in a 2-1 decision.
Media reports about Sidwell’s termination have largely revolved around the ongoing investigation and prosecution of voter fraud cases related to the 2006 election. But Commissioner Henry Gutz told the Vernal Express Monday that the decision to terminate the attorney’s contract was not based on a single case or isolated incident.
“The purpose in termination of Mr. Sidwell has nothing directly to do with the voter registration problem,”said Gutz.
However, he said actions by the county attorney in the voter fraud cases and throughout his term of service in Daggett County prompted the decision.
Sidwell has been employed as the county attorney since the start of 2007, when he was selected as counsel for the county. The four-year contract has a termination clause, allowing either party to end the agreement with six months notice with or without reason.
“It has been our position to not give a reason,”explained Gutz. Sidwell did not respond to attempts by the Vernal Express to reach him for comment this week. When contacted last week by the Uintah Basin Standard, he declined to comment on the county commissioners’ decision or his future plans.
Sidwell will continue his contract through the end of the calendar year.
“He has made a commitment to perform the duty that is required of his office,” said Gutz, adding that prosecution of some 51 cases of voter registration fraud will continue both under the county and the Utah Attorney General’s Office, where the cases originated.
Gutz added that names investigated and prosecuted in the voter fraud cases came from several groups and the issue is not as one-sided as has been portrayed.
The lone vote to retain Sidwell came from Daggett County Commissioner Stewart Leith. He told the newspaper Monday that he had no comments on the commission’s decision and directed questions to the other two commissioners, who voted to end the contract.
Floyd Briggs was unavailable for an interview, and while Gutz declined to comment on the particulars, the commissioner provided an overview into the commission’s decision.
“People feel we’re trying to withhold information,” said Gutz. He explained that the county has followed Sidwell’s advice to be tight-lipped on issues from the voter fraud case, to the jail escapes last year, to an inquiry into the county’s affordable housing program.
“The county’s policy toward the media has been to willingly assist anyone wanting access to public records including the media and with regard to other information to remain silent,” wrote Sidwell in a letter in response to a records inquiry by KSL News Service related to affordable housing.
The letter, dated Jan. 11, 2007 — less than two weeks into Sidwell’s contract — was posted on KSL’s website and lists several reasons for the county’s policy. Sidwell charged the media with being a “private business motivated by profits and not by the truth.” He explained that time and space constraints often limit the media’s ability to tell the entire story, and added that media tend to reflect a single viewpoint instead of telling all sides of a story.
“The media tends to make the news, not report the news,” wrote Sidwell. He said reporters often take an “abrasive, aggressive approach, believing they have some higher authority above the law and believing they are entitled to something because they are the media.”
The letter also charges the media with not policing itself and taking quotes out of context. The full letter and the accompanying story by KSL are available at http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=309&sid=2685763.
Daggett County has no local newspaper and is reliant on outside media to report what’s happening there. Gutz said the lack of open channels of information is taking its toll.
“The attitude that has developed of ‘Don’t talk to the media,’ has killed us,” continued the commissioner. He explained that the negative or even non-image of the county has led to a position where it is losing opportunities for grant and loan funds.
One decision by the Utah Permanent Community Impact Board has meant the delay and potentially the denial of a request for more than $500,000 to revitalize the county jail, the county’s top employer. To keep the jail running, the county is drawing on the Dutch John Enterprise Fund and passing it through the county budget.
But the process of passing funds from one source to the other is bankrupting the county, according to Gutz. He said if the county continues in its current fiscal direction, he’s looking at a possibility of not making payroll in approximately two years.
Gutz explained that the commission has decided to take the county in a new direction. He pointed to the lack of information released as one cause for the county’s officials, employees and residents at large being disjointed and separated into factions. He said he’d rather have the public informed to help bring people together to find solutions to problems within the county. | public_administration |
https://jonathanfrei.com/2015/01/nobody-lives-there | 2021-10-26T06:02:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587799.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026042101-20211026072101-00520.warc.gz | 0.934318 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__84836227 | en | According to recent census data, 47 percent of the United States’ territory is uninhabited.
A Block is the smallest area unit used by the U.S. Census Bureau for tabulating statistics. As of the 2010 census, the United States consists of 11,078,300 Census Blocks. Of them, 4,871,270 blocks totaling 4.61 million square kilometers were reported to have no population living inside them. Despite having a population of more than 310 million people, 47 percent of the USA remains unoccupied.
Overcrowding in cities and other population centers is more about people wanting to be where the action is than the restrictions of physical or inhabitable space.
The green on the map below shows the all territory where nobody lives. | public_administration |
https://themindsjournal.com/news/paris-bed-bug-infestation/ | 2024-04-25T03:28:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297284704.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425032156-20240425062156-00025.warc.gz | 0.938238 | 556 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__55492976 | en | In a startling development, French captial grappling with a Paris bed bug infestation just 10 months before the highly anticipated 2024 Summer Olympics. Let’s learn more about this!
These tiny pests initially surfaced in hotels and vacation rental apartments across the city during the summer, but have since spread to unexpected locations, including movie theaters, national high-speed trains, and the Paris Metro system.
Paris bed bug infestation sparks political crisis in French capital
Reports have even emerged of Paris bedbugs being discovered in the cabins of metro train drivers, leaving passengers horrified. Shocked travelers have shared videos of the insects on social media, heightening awareness and prompting vigilance among commuters.
Passengers recounted instances of panic as they realized bedbugs were sharing their train carriages, and some even opted to disembark and switch to alternative modes of transportation, like ferries to Morocco.
In an unprecedented occurrence, bedbugs were found on a passenger ferry arriving from Marseille in southern France at Tangiers port in Morocco. Authorities swiftly implemented monitoring and disinfection protocols to prevent further infestations.
Paris-based pest control companies are struggling to cope with the surge in bedbug cases, with residents spending an average of $500 to treat their homes once infestations are detected. The city’s officials, particularly concerned about the potential impact on visitors during the Olympics, have called for a national-level action plan to address the bedbug problem.
Deputy Mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire, emphasized the public health aspect of the issue and urged the government to take decisive action. Bedbugs are visible to the naked eye, and their ability to hide in various nooks and crannies makes them challenging to eradicate. They are known to thrive in mattresses, curtains, floorboards, electrical sockets, and even behind wallpaper, emerging at night to feed on human blood.
Tourists in a bustling city like Paris can unknowingly transport bedbugs in their suitcases from infected hotels. These bedbugs can then be deposited on seats in public transportation, exacerbating the infestation. Exterminators advise immediate action if bedbugs are detected, recommending that all potentially contaminated clothing and bed linens be sealed in garbage bags and laundered at high temperatures.
Importantly, experts emphasize that the spread of bedbugs is not linked to hygiene but rather their high reproductive rate. France’s national food, environment, and work hygiene organization, Anses, identified two main factors contributing to the recent bedbug proliferation in the country: increased tourism and growing resistance to insecticides.
Following the Paris bedbug outbreak, the city’s residents and authorities are determined to ensure that visitors attending the 2024 Olympics can enjoy a pest-free experience. | public_administration |
https://www.montanabusinessquarterly.com/food-insecurity-rose-steeply-during-the-pandemic/ | 2023-11-28T12:42:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099514.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128115347-20231128145347-00408.warc.gz | 0.96617 | 1,981 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__23195155 | en | The long lines of people waiting for food at the country’s food banks is an enduring image of the pandemic’s impact on American families. All over the United States, people were turning to food pantries to help feed themselves and their families, stretching a system that has been in place for decades. The system had to reinvent itself almost overnight to make sure they met the need and to keep their customers and volunteers safe from COVID-19.
You may recall seeing the staggering number of cars waiting at drive-thru food distribution centers in cities like San Antonio and Minneapolis. That need was also felt locally in cities like Missoula, where the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center went from helping 8,723 new customers in 2019 to 21,626 in 2020. That increase was just in new clients. The total number of individuals and families was even higher reaching 32,422 individuals and 11,317 households.
Over the past five years, the percentage of households experiencing food insecurity was trending slightly down from 12.6% in 2015 to 10.54% in 2019. However, it is estimated that the pandemic will increase that to 23%. A significant number of people fell into poverty and food insecurity as a result of the nationwide lockdown. Workers who were furloughed or lost their jobs, and parents who had to stay home with their children and couldn’t work full-time had to turn to their local food pantries.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 2020 saw the national unemployment rate jump to 14.7%. In Montana, that same month the unemployment rate peaked at 11.9%. Hardest hit of any group nationally, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, were Native Americans with an unemployment rate of 26.3%. Across the state on Montana’s Indian reservations, the unemployment rate ranged from 10.3% on the Flathead Reservation to 22.8% on the Rocky Boy Reservation.
COVID-19 and Food Distribution Challenges
This rapid rise in need created an extraordinary challenge for organizations distributing food. Almost overnight, food banks and pantries had to retool their distribution systems to avoid direct contact with their customers. The Missoula Food Bank & Community Center planned for this drastic change over a weekend in March 2020. Their model had formerly been replicating a grocery store experience where clients shopped along the aisles. To streamline the process the food bank simplified the intake system by creating a grab-and-go method of giving food in pre-filled grocery carts.
But the community center had to shut down, foregoing an integral part of what the food bank used to be – a public gathering place, the one-on-one conversations to provide information about accessing resources, and children playing and eating in the family rooms.
In Denver, the local food pantry, Joy’s Kitchen, had to totally revamp their distribution system. Before the pandemic their food distribution system was decentralized with volunteers loading up perishable and nonperishable goods to multiple sites around the city. But that was turned upside down as sites closed. They centralized their operations to one location, a church, which remained open for food storage and for volunteers to assemble food packages, which were handed out to families in their cars. Shifting from multiple distribution sites to one site created enormous challenges, but 4,000 families per month were served in 2020.
Food bank and pantry staff around the country were reduced to skeleton on-site crews, with administrative staff working from home. Food pick-up was moved to curbside or a walk-through area with volunteers and staff delivering food baskets directly to clients. Even with limited exposure, if one volunteer or staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the whole crew had to be quarantined and a standby crew called in. For instance, the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center severely reduced their number of volunteers from 9,005 providing 50,974 volunteer hours to 1,513 providing 23,817 hours of work.
Although food banks and pantries operate very much like any food distribution system, the pandemic presented challenges to nonprofits having to adapt to the growing demand. Limited warehouse space and financial constraints pushed many beyond their processing and packaging limits. Each individual operation had to adapt quickly to the changes created by initial disruptions in the national supply chain, which further exacerbated problems.
Food rescue or food recovery is a source of goods used by many nonprofits. It involves the organization picking up or having delivered edible food that would otherwise go to waste from places such as restaurants, grocery stores, produce markets or dining facilities. For example, Food Rescue US, a national nonprofit established in 2011, has since provided 68 million meals and kept 89 million pounds of excess food out of landfills. Food recovery is one of the major ways these nonprofits acquire food to redistribute. The pandemic turned this important source of product on its head. Businesses and institutions that once donated food were no longer operating, and grocery stores were no longer dealing with too much food on the shelves, but rather too little. Some food banks and shelters resorted to buying food that remained on store shelves.
But Americans responded generously to the crisis. Individual giving increased and there was an outpouring of donations to local food banks. Highly publicized donations came from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who gave $100 million to Feeding America, the largest national network distributing food to people in need. The Missoula Food Bank & Community Center reported an outpouring of individual donations too, which helped them purchase food when donations slowed from grocery stores and local food drives.
The Government Response to Food Insecurity
The federal government has passed a number of COVID-19 relief packages. So far, lawmakers have enacted six major bills, costing about $5.3 trillion, to help manage the pandemic and mitigate the economic burden on families and businesses. Just over $9 million came into Montana for a number of qualifying uses. Three of these stimulus packages included direct payments to individuals for a possible total of $3,200 per individual and $1,500 per child. Montanans received approximately $1,400 per capita in these three rounds of stimulus payments.
The majority of recipients spent their stimulus checks on basic needs or used it to pay off debt. However, lower income households were more likely to spend their stimulus checks just to meet basic needs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 33% of adults said they used the second stimulus check to pay for food. The Missoula Food Bank & Community Center reported an immediate decline in people seeking food in the days directly after they received their stimulus checks.
An increase in unemployment benefits had a greater impact on struggling households. The increase in state unemployment payments provided in the federal COVID-relief packages ranged from $600 per week to $300 per week. The aid was also extended to workers who usually do not qualify for unemployment benefits, including gig economy workers and independent contractors. One-third of adults reported using both stimulus payments and enhanced unemployment benefits to cover normal household expenses.
Other federal responses included an increase in Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The increases from the federal unemployment boost did not count toward a person’s income when they applied for SNAP, which made it easier to qualify for the benefits.
The CARES Act also earmarked millions of dollars to support food banks and programs such as Meals on Wheels. More recently, money has been earmarked to expand the reach of the Community Supplemental Food Program to more low-income seniors and provide additional support to the states and tribes that administer the program.
What the Future May Hold
While the government response and an increase in charity helped feed many families and kept food distribution centers open, there are lessons to be learned that may help inform our future responses to crises.
The pandemic exposed flaws in the food distribution systems at all levels of the supply chain: food rotting in fields, food laborers unable to work, panic buying, collapsed transportation systems and processing plants closing or being overwhelmed. Normally, feeding people who experience food insecurity comes from the surplus of food waste left by those with the means to access it. This would erroneously appear to be a win-win situation, but it is a system built on the existing inequities within America. As inequity increases and more people need food, more surplus food is needed, creating an unsustainable situation.
There have been some creative responses to address these issues, such as food sharing and community transport systems, which give local food rescue networks an opportunity to develop a more sustainable community food system. Also, direct farm-to-food-bank purchasing agreements that can be expanded to support local agriculture.
Despite the federal infusion of trillions of dollars, it has done little to stem the rise in poverty and inequality that existed before the pandemic. According to a Brookings Report, the pandemic disproportionately impacted the same disenfranchised groups. Workers with less education, who could not easily shift to working at home; young people, reflecting lower levels of education and high representation in service industries; females who bore the majority of child care responsibilities when schools closed; and African American, Hispanic, Native American and Asian American workers.
Food insecurity is directly related to poverty. Meeting immediate needs through distributing excess food through food banks and pantries has become increasingly sophisticated and well-established, what some call the “hunger industry.” The pandemic has raised awareness of a U.S. food insecurity crisis and exposed some cracks in the existing system. Until policymakers address the underlying American inequality, getting food to people must be a priority, especially during the economic upheavals like the COVID-19 pandemic. | public_administration |
http://www.cityofnorthwest.com/ | 2019-10-15T00:10:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986655554.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014223147-20191015010647-00482.warc.gz | 0.972033 | 219 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__218855530 | en | Northwest became Brunswick County’s 18th town in 1993. The City of about 750 residents in northern Brunswick County is governed by a Mayor and five Council members.
The City hired its first City Clerk in June 1993 and a Police Chief in December 1996.
The City began operating in the fire station, and the police department was housed in the community building. City officials hoped to move the administration and police department into a new City Hall by December 1998.
A 5-acre tract next to the community building was purchased for the City Hall.
City ordinances set up zoning districts, including residential, agricultural/forestry, commercial and industrial. There was also a subdivision ordinance.
The City began consulting with the Rural Economic Development Center to establish a public water system for residents.
Currently, the governing board is still a Mayor and five Council members. There is an estimation of 300 water and sewer customers. The City provides police protection, administration services, upkeep of roads through the Powell Bill allocation along with park and recreation events. There are an estimated 804 residents in the City. | public_administration |
https://brianlewis.ca/land-acknowledgement | 2023-01-26T22:50:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764494826.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20230126210844-20230127000844-00061.warc.gz | 0.950614 | 125 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__198228990 | en | Thanks everyone!! I won't be going anywhere
I would like to acknowledge that the City of Hamilton is situated in the traditional territories of Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. | public_administration |
https://lwcbank.com/disclosures/ | 2022-09-29T20:04:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335365.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929194230-20220929224230-00065.warc.gz | 0.929491 | 280 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__239645354 | en | Reg GG Disclosure
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act prohibits gambling businesses from disbursing or accepting payment in connection with unlawful Internet gambling. Under the Act, any person engaged in the business of betting or wagering is prohibited from completing “restricted transactions” or knowingly accepting payments in connection with the participation of another person in unlawful Internet gambling.
LincolnWay Community bank will restrict any transactions connected with unlawful Internet gambling. If unlawful activity is detected, the account may be restricted or closed.
State of Illinois Community Reinvestment Notice
The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) evaluates our performance in meeting the financial services needs of this community, including the needs of low-income to moderate-income households. The Department takes this evaluation into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us for approval by the Department. Your involvement is encouraged. You may obtain a copy of our evaluation once the Department completes our first evaluation. You may also submit signed, written comments about our performance in meeting community financial service needs to the Department. We will update this notice when our first evaluation has been issued. Evaluations available under the federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) (12 U.S.C 2901 est seq.) are not affected by the Illinois Community Reinvestment act. Please see the federal CRA notice we have posted nearby. | public_administration |
https://www.buckshousing.co.uk/making-a-complaint/ | 2022-05-22T07:39:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662545090.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522063657-20220522093657-00025.warc.gz | 0.954211 | 394 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__31517101 | en | What is – and what is not – a complaint?
The Association has adopted the Housing Ombudsman definition of a complaint – ‘an expression of dissatisfaction, however made, about the standard of service, actions or lack of action by the organisation, its own staff, or those acting on its behalf, affecting an individual resident, or group of residents’.
Matters which will be handled as complaints include where a customer believes:
- we have not met our legal or regulatory duties
- we have not followed our own policy (or the policy is unfair)
- we have provided a poor quality service
- a member of staff (or contractor) has behaved improperly
- a decision is unfair and we have not considered all the relevant facts
- we have unfairly discriminated against them.
Matters which will not be handled as complaints include:
- requests for service (e.g. reporting nuisance or ASB or reporting or chasing a repair). These issues may become complaints if we have not dealt with them properly
- where we are not responsible for delivering the service
- disputes over the terms of the tenancy agreement.
We will not normally consider complaints made more than six months after the event came to light.
The Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code
In 2020, the Ombudsman published a new Code, with the aim of helping landlords to resolve complaints raised by their residents quickly and to use the learning from complaints to improve their services. We carried out a self-assessment against the Code and, as a result, made some changes to our policy and process and identified some further changes we need to make. Please follow the link if you are interested to see the outcome of our Self-assessment against the Code.
For more information
Please telephone 01494 480340 or email [email protected] . Please follow the link to see a copy of our Complaints Policy & Process. | public_administration |
http://bayareaartgrind.com/2012/09/29/call-for-northern-california-artists-city-of-sunnyvale-rfp-public-art-at-seven-seas-park/ | 2015-10-08T21:55:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443737904854.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001221824-00178-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.924744 | 199 | CC-MAIN-2015-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__38639821 | en | Call for Northern California Artists, City of Sunnyvale, RFP: Public Art at Seven Seas Park
Deadline October 15th, 2012
The City of Sunnyvale, Department of Library and Community Services, is seeking a professional artist to design, fabricate and install a public art piece in the city’s new Seven Seas Park in North Sunnyvale. Interested artists are asked to submit of letter of interest for the project, including a brief narrative (1-2 pages max.) describing the type of public art being proposed, and the location. Rough sketches or computer renderings illustrating the proposed artwork, and visuals of past public art commissions are also required. Following an initial review, two to three artists will be asked to further develop their initial art proposals and will receive a $500. design stipend. Budget: $30,000.
PDF of RFP with more detailed information: RFP – Seven Seas Park Public Art
City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, California | public_administration |
https://suffolkbrc.org.uk/guide-to-hunting-regulations-in-georgia-now-available-characteristics/ | 2022-08-10T11:50:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571153.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810100712-20220810130712-00798.warc.gz | 0.911608 | 701 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__118404939 | en | Guide to Hunting Regulations in Georgia Now Available | Characteristics
SOCIAL CIRCLE – Hunters can find the latest Georgia hunting information online, on the app, and in print as the 2021-2022 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is now available, the Division of Wildlife has announced. of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
This guide provides important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), quota hunts, youth opportunities and more.
View the guide (or download it) online at http://www.eregulations.com/georgia/hunting/ or on the Go Outdoors GA app. Obtain a printed copy at Wildlife Division offices and license vendors throughout Georgia.
Some of the major changes to hunting regulations this year include:
Antlers Restrictions: Statewide, the restriction on antlers on one of the two antlers is one of the two antlers must have a minimum of 4 points, 1 inch or more, on one either wood or an exterior wood of at least 15 inches to be legal. In counties with county-wide timber restrictions (except Dooly and Macon counties), both timber bucks must meet one of these two requirements to be legal.
· Bear Harvest – Reporting and Season: All North Zone bear hunters must have a bear harvest record and report their harvest using the Georgia Game Check system within 24 hours of harvest. Youth (under 16) can hunt bears with any legal firearm during the Northern Bear Zone.
Dove Season: Dove season statewide has changed by extending the first season to early October, opening the December segment later, and changing the hours of operation from noon-sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise-sunset.
Extended Archery Season: Extended Archery Season has been added to the following counties: Barrow, Cherokee, Columbia, Decatur, Douglas, Fayette, Hall, Muscogee, Paulding and Seminole.
· New public hunting opportunities: APV Cedar Grove (Laurens County), 294 acres; Scotland Road VPA (Laurens County), 199 acres; Tallapoosa River VPA (Haralson County), 3,053 acres; Treat Mountain APV (Polk County), 5,087 acres.
Turkey Season and Bag Limit: The statewide turkey season is shifted to open one week later on April 2, 2022. On WMAs, VPAs and National Forests, Turkey Season opens two weeks later on April 9, 2022. The season always ends on May 15. The statewide bag limit has been reduced to two gobblers per season with a daily bag limit of one gobbler. In addition, the bag limit on WMAs, VPAs and National Forest Lands (other than WMAs) is one gobbler per area.
WMA Small Game: On most WMAs, small game can be hunted any time a statewide season of small game species is open, except during area-specific quota hunts or as specified for that zone.
Members of the Natural Resources Council issue hunting regulations acting on recommendations made by professional wildlife biologists in the division. Georgian game and fish laws enacted by elected members of the General Assembly
For more information on hunting in Georgia, visit https://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/hunter-resources or contact a local Wildlife Resources Division office (http://georgiawildlife.com/about/contact). | public_administration |
https://www.greenbox.com.au/blog/2023/04/18/greenbox-proud-member-of-supply-nation-since-2020/ | 2024-04-24T06:11:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00290.warc.gz | 0.948579 | 317 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__74361831 | en | Greenbox has been a proud member of Supply Nation since 2020. Supply Nation has Australia’s biggest and most high profile directory of Indigenous businesses which is mandated as the first port of call for Federal Government procurement officers looking for Indigenous businesses to fulfil their targets under the Indigenous Procurement Policy.
Supply Nation is the first and pre-eminent supplier diversity organisation in Australia. Since 2009, it has worked with Indigenous businesses and procurement teams from government and corporate Australia to help shape today’s emerging and rapidly evolving Indigenous business sector. Supply Nation’s support, combined with a range of business tools, helps with our Greenbox strategy to develop supplier diversity practices. It is an Australian organization that promotes and facilitates the use of Indigenous-owned businesses by government and corporate buyers.
How we are helping our customers with our commitment to supplier diversity?
- Demonstrating a commitment to reconciliation: By becoming a Supply Nation member, Greenbox is demonstrating its commitment to reconciliation and supporting Indigenous-owned businesses.
- Providing access to culturally appropriate products and services: Supply Nation members offer services that are culturally appropriate and meet wide range of the needs of Indigenous communities.
- Supporting Indigenous communities: Greenbox is helping to create economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. This can help to promote social and economic development in these communities, which can benefit customers by creating more vibrant and sustainable communities.
With Greenbox being a proud member of supply nation since 2020, we benefit customers demonstrating a commitment to supplier diversity, reconciliation, accessing culturally appropriate products and services, and supporting Indigenous communities. | public_administration |
https://truslan.com.au/st-leonards-transport-upgrades/ | 2019-12-10T03:19:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540525781.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20191210013645-20191210041645-00238.warc.gz | 0.909796 | 641 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__112064197 | en | St Leonards Transport Upgrades
St Leonards transport upgrades will provide improved amenities to businesses and residents in the local area through St Leonards Railway Station, St Leonards Bus Interchange and Sydney Metro Rail Development.
St Leonards Railway Station
St Leonards railway station has been in operation since 1 January 1890 servicing the T1 North Shore line with services to Epping, Richmond & Emu Plains from platform 2 and Chatswood, Hornsby & Berowra from platform 3. Rebuilt in February 2000, the station was built with two island platforms to allow extra lines to be laid as part of a plan to quadruple the line.
Trains depart from St Leonards every 3-5 mins in peak times and every 5-10mins in off peak times.
St Leonards Bus Interchange Upgrade by 2020
St Leonards station will provide an effective bus interchange that improves amenities to businesses and residents in the local area. This will include new bus stands from the Pacific Highway that will allow safe pickup for commuters and direct underground pedestrian access between the bus interchange and St Leonards train station.
The bus interchange will service the below routes:
- Bus 143 – Chatswood to Manly
- Bus 144 – Chatswood via Royal North Shore Hospital to Manly
- Bus 200 – Chatswood via Edgecliff to Bondi Junction
- Bus 622 – Dural to Milsons Point
- Bus 653 – West Pennant Hills to Milsons Point
- Bus 140 – Manly Wharf to Epping Station
- Bus 252 – City to Lane Cove West
- Bus 254 – City to Lane Cove West
- Bus 265 – McMahons Point to Lane Cove
- Bus 286 – City via Milsons Point to Denistone East
- Bus 287 – Milsons Point to Ryde
- Bus 290 – City to Epping
- Bus 143 – Manly to Chatswood
- Bus 144 – Manly to Chatswood via Royal North Shore Hospital
- Bus 200 – Bondi Junction to Chatswood via Edgecliff
Sydney Metro Rail Development
The station provides new metro rail access to St Leonards residential area and serves people within walking and cycling distance. It improves travel to local schools and businesses. The station creates a new transport focus on the southern side of the St Leonards specialised centre which supports the St Leonards southern gateway to commercial and mixed-use activities.
This will link St Leonards by rail to the Norwest Business Park, Macquarie University, North Ryde and Barangaroo. This will connect St Leonards with rail access to all Sydney’s major commercial centres.
The station includes a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights at the Pacific Highway/Oxley Street intersection, pedestrian crossings on Clarke, Hume and Oxley streets, bike parking at both station entries, on-road marked cycle links on Hume and Oxley streets, kiss and ride and taxi bays on Clarke Street, wayfinding signage and Sydney Metro information, 11 minutes to Central Station and 7 minutes to Sydney Metro’s Martin Place Station. | public_administration |
https://www.morris-commercial.com/petrol-and-diesel-car-sales-ban-could-start-in-12-years/ | 2021-05-11T16:57:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991648.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20210511153555-20210511183555-00324.warc.gz | 0.964822 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__62770326 | en | The UK's planned ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars could start as early as 2032, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said.
Last week, the government sparked industry concern after bringing the date forward from 2040 to 2035 in a bid to hit zero-carbon emission targets.
But Mr Shapps told BBC Radio 5 live it would happen by 2035, "or even 2032," adding there would be consultation.
The SMMT car trade body had previously said the 2035 figure was "concerning".
News that the UK end date may shunt forward to 2032 comes as no surprise.
Norway has set a 2025 deadline for a ban on new petrol and diesel cars. Some Chinese cities are discussing a date around 2030.
At some point market dynamics will over-ride government policy anyway.
Bloomberg forecasts that the purchase price of electric vehicles will reach rough parity with fossil fuel cars by the middle of the decade.
That looks like a potential tipping point, as the costs for maintaining and running electric vehicles will be so much lower (until the chancellor finds a way of taxing electricity, that is).
But some experts are sounding a note of caution over the electric dream.
They say the only sure way of hitting the UK's emissions targets is to actually reduce the need for driving in the first place. They say the best short-term policy is to stop so many drivers buying SUVs. | public_administration |
https://www.foxandfoxlaw.com/Social-Security.html | 2023-11-30T11:28:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100184.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130094531-20231130124531-00075.warc.gz | 0.933835 | 251 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__298746389 | en | An aging baby-boomer generation, a larger workforce and a faltering economy have all contributed to the rise in Social Security Disability (SSD) applications. Now, more than ever, individual claimants face the daunting task of navigating through Social Security’s disability determination process for themselves and their families. Thousands have come to rely upon Fox and Fox from initial application to the hearing level stage and appeal process.
When facing complex Social Security matters and its array of Federal regulations and rulings, we can help with tactical decisions, dealing with experts and navigating through the intricate procedures including appeals of denials of their benefits with the objective of successfully securing:
• Title II Disability Insurance Benefits for Adult
• Title II Disability Insurance Benefits for Widows
• Title XVI Supplemental Security Income Benefits for Adults
• Title XVI Supplemental Security Income for Children
If you, a family member or a friend are in need of competent representation for a Social Security Disability matter, please telephone our office and schedule an appointment. In view of what a successful claim would mean to you and the obstacles that may arise, you will certainly recognize the value of having experience on your side.
Social Security Attorneys/Paralegals at Fox and Fox Attorneys at Law, PC: | public_administration |
https://mommydentistsinbusiness.libsyn.com/website/259-interview-with-president-and-ceo-of-identity-theft-resource-center-eva-velasquez | 2024-04-25T15:37:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00351.warc.gz | 0.952567 | 270 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__55018070 | en | Feb 16, 2024
Eva Velasquez is the President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. Eva previously served at the San Diego District Attorney’s Office for 21 years and as the Vice President of Operations for the San Diego Better Business Bureau. She is a recognized leader in the field of identity compromise and crime, cybercrime, and fraud, who has been featured on CBS Mornings, NBC Nightly News, CNBC’s American Greed, Fortune, The New York Times, NPR, The Associated Press and numerous other media outlets. Eva is a recipient of the National Crime Victim Service Award from the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Consumer League’s Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award. She is a published author, actively contributes to various advisory boards and working groups, and is regularly invited to speak at industry and policy events, including the Identity, Authentication, and the Road Ahead Policy Forum, the MRC Authentication Summit, and the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition. Eva has also participated in briefing events for the FTC, CFPB, IRS, DHS, PRAC, DoL and the U.S. House of Representatives. She is committed to driving the ITRC’s mission to assist victims, educate the public and advocate for change for those who do not have a voice. | public_administration |
https://www.aristatek.com/newsletter/0512December/NewsEvents.aspx | 2019-05-21T13:51:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256381.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521122503-20190521144503-00157.warc.gz | 0.928745 | 308 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__157683682 | en | Take a PEEK at PEAC-WMD v.5
What the Doctor Ordered
News and Events - December
CEDAP (December 2005)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office
of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP) is providing equipment
to smaller agencies through a new and innovative pilot program. The Commercial Equipment
Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) is designed to fill gaps with small agencies in
areas of equipment they have not previously been able to acquire through other sources.
In August 2005, AristaTek in conjunction with Davis
Defense Group (DDG) located in
submitted a proposal to the Electronic Proving Grounds Special Programs Office,
that acted as the contracting agency for DHS’s CEDAP. The proposal was reviewed, evaluated,
and was accepted as one of many products to make a presentation to the DHS “subject
matter experts” in Tempe, AZ in September 2005. On October 6, 2005, Davis Defense
Group and AristaTek were notified of acceptance by DHS to the CEDAP.
The PEAC-WMD software will be one of the products
available in the CEDAP catalog, which is to be available for examination on the Responder
Knowledge Base (RKB) http://www.rkb.mipt.org.
A description of the program can be downloaded from the RKB or by clicking | public_administration |
https://www.keeganmcbride.ee/ | 2022-08-14T05:59:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571996.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814052950-20220814082950-00181.warc.gz | 0.958348 | 265 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__73758722 | en | I am a postdoctoral researcher at Hertie School’s Centre for Digital Governance in Berlin, Germany. I defended my PhD in Technology Governance on June 9, 2020 at the Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance. The thesis was titled “Open Government Data Co-Created Public Services” and can be accessed here.
Publishing and researching within the field of electronic government, my work aims to build a bridge between information technology and public administration. I have been active within the digital government research community, having participated in many conferences as both author and reviewer, and recently joined the journal Information Polity’s editorial board as the social media editor. In addition to my current research work, I am also active in the open data scene both within Estonia and at a wider international level; I built and managed the previous Estonian open government data portal and saw Estonia rise to a high of 5th place in the EU open government data rankings.
My background is in both IT, previously working as a backend integration engineer, and social sciences with my educational background lying largely within the field of political science and public administration. I have worked on preparing and submitting research proposals at the EU level (Horizon2020, CEF, REC), at the national level, and at the institutional level. | public_administration |
http://www.grafton.org/services/adult-services/day-support/ | 2017-06-28T05:31:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128322870.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170628050821-20170628070821-00364.warc.gz | 0.963346 | 474 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__12766940 | en | Day support is intended to provide a range of social, physical, education and recreational activities for adults whose disabilities prevent them from participating in other training or work programs.
ADAPT (Adult Day Activities Program Team)
ADAPT is a center-based day program for adults with disabilities who require support. ADAPT is committed to the belief that everyone has the right to a meaningful life with opportunities for growth, self-expression and social interaction. All ADAPT participants have opportunities for socialization, recreation, creative expression, and the development of vocational, community and self-care skills. Participants in the program have an enriching schedule that includes art therapy, music therapy and swimming. Special guests are invited to share their time and experience and educational, fun field trips are planned as well.
ADAPT is a unique partnership between the ADAPT board and Grafton. ADAPT was formed by local agencies, professionals and parents to creat a day program for individuals that were not being served with appropriate services. ADAPT contracts with Grafton to provide direct care services. In this partnership, Grafton provides the services and ADAPT provides fundraising support, program enrichment and advisory input.
Services are provided at the Adult services office located at 2281 Valley Avenue, Winchester, Virginia 22601
Day support services are also offered for adults in Grafton’s Richmond facility. Integrations is a structured day support program for adults with intellectual disabilities with an emphasis on pre-vocational and vocational training skills. The program offers meaningful skill building activities and job readiness opportunities both on site and in the community, as well as work site assistance once hired.
All participants of Integrations are offered a structured daily schedule to include vocational opportunities such as hospitality, janitorial, clerical, stocking, pricing, staging, companionship, and landscaping among others. Programs are individualized to meet the interests and abilities of each person. In addition, the program augments its regular schedule with opportunities for enrichments such as weekly trips to local parks, attractions, and health and wellness centers.
The program is located at 3555 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23236. The program operates year round, apart from for major holidays and inclement weather; Monday through Friday, 8am to 3:30pm. | public_administration |
https://holland.co.za/justice-min-revokes-dutch-nationality-of-four-jihadists/ | 2019-09-20T05:10:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573832.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20190920050858-20190920072858-00158.warc.gz | 0.962905 | 101 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__113806250 | en | Justice Min. revokes Dutch nationality of four jihadists
Minister Stef Blok of Security and Justice revoked the Dutch nationality of four jihadists. According to him, the four jihadists joined a terrorist organization abroad, NOS reports.
The four jihadists were also declared unwelcome foreigners, which means they can no longer legally return to the Netherlands or to other Schengen countries, according to the broadcaster. They jihadists lost their Dutch citizenship with immediate effect, though a court will review the decision at a later date. | public_administration |
http://blog.roktech.net/blog/crisis-management | 2018-10-18T20:15:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583512014.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018194005-20181018215505-00327.warc.gz | 0.936079 | 590 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__103368392 | en | Whether you’re responding to rising sea levels, the Zika virus, or the possibility of a shooter in your midst, crisis management plans are incredibly important for many business and organizations. It’s important to have a number of scenarios mapped out in order to respond effectively when disaster strikes with the best possible crisis management plan. Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, are amazingly effective in allowing you to project various scenarios and responses, preparing you with the best possible action plan if the unfortunate time should come.
Consider Possible Scenarios in Need of a Crisis Management Plan
Whether you’re a municipal government in need of a crisis management plan for the possibility of natural disasters, or a logistics company similarly preparing for bad weather, your scenarios should include a broad range of emergency situations that you could face. Within each scenario should also be included every aspect of regular life, processes, and operations that could potentially be disrupted. Consider things like communications, transportation, sanitation, food, water, and health. With so many factors to consider GIS software is incredibly helpful in mapping the entire scenario as well as all the related information.
Create Response Plans
Once you have made a diverse set of possible scenarios using GIS, you can now create further layers to your maps to show what the crisis management plans are for responding to these scenarios. These response plans should be flexible, allowing for unexpected and unpredictable factors. Some response modules might include evacuation, lockdown, isolation or confinement. Responses in crisis management are incredibly important and can be extremely time sensitive so it is imperative that they are versatile and foolproof.
Educate Crisis Management Leaders
Once you have gone through your complete crisis management modules and effectively mapped them out using GIS, it’s time to start to educate everyone who needs to be informed. The wonderful thing about using GIS is that it is outfitted with cloud computing capabilities, making maps accessible to anyone from anywhere in the world. No matter where disaster strikes in relation to an organization’s hub, everyone will have access to crisis management maps. If you have a driver on the road when a hurricane strikes, flooding his routes, he can access crisis management maps from his mobile device and respond in due course without having to worry about interrupted communications or any other delays. Establish a chain of command that will be intuitive for everyone involved in any crisis management scenario. Grief is also something to consider when establishing leaders as, depending on the crisis, it could be a critical aspect of coping during crisis management.
There are so seemingly endless things to consider in crisis management planning. With so much information and data to include it is nearly impossible to have an effective plan without the use of GIS mapping software. If you are in need of an expert in the industry to get your plans in motion, give ROK a call to see how we can help you execute your goals using the smartest and most informative maps. | public_administration |
https://next.tnw-staging.com/news/public-transport-needs-investment-not-stop-private-gaps | 2024-04-13T09:08:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00230.warc.gz | 0.949426 | 1,157 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__102966867 | en | “Everyone wants free public transport, but no one wants to pay for it” is a claim I often hear writing about mobility. But an equally pressing challenge is often excluded from the conversation: equal access to public transport.
It’s a challenging problem for transport providers. They have to contend with servicing the busiest routes. This is often at the expense of more disparate locations and times. And the further away you live from highly-populated inner urban areas, or need services outside of standard peak hours for daily commuters, the more likely you are to experience transport poverty.
In recent years, we’ve seen a growth in public-private solutions. This is particularly in the US and UK. Instead of opening new bus routes to meet the needs of those in underserved communities, or increasing late-night bus timetables, for example, private providers supplement current offerings.
But does this solve the problem of inadequate transport? Or does it create a more problematic trend? I decided to take a look.
Third-shift workers are a constant challenge for transport providers
You might not think Florida would be the bastion of progress for accessible transport, but you’d be surprised. Let’s take a look at some specific solutions offered by Florida’s Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA):
The PSTA bus service on many routes ends between 7 pm and 9 pm, creating a problem for people working nights or in the early morning, such as restaurant workers and security guards.
Many of these residents have below-average earnings that qualify them for low-income support (for example, offering an $11 monthly bus pass, a discount of more than 80% off the regular price).
Still, with no public transit service available at less in-demand times, commuters relied on friends or family with a vehicle, relatively expensive ride-hailing or taxi services, or walking and biking to get to work — often in the middle of the night.
In response, in 2016, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) launched a program called Late Shift that partners with a ride-hail service like Uber as well as local taxis to service late-night or early start workers. Participating residents can take up to 25 free trips to or from work in a month, between 10 pm and 6 am
It’s a great initiative, although is worth remembering that people use public transport for reasons commuting to work that are also valid.
The challenge of the first-mile last-mile journey
Working overnight hours can make it hard to get to work. While trains in major cities may be running, the connecting bus services may not.
And, the further out you live from inner urban areas, the less likely you are to have access to micromobility options like hiring an escooter or ebike from near your home.
One solution in practice is using private providers to offer first-mile, last-mile solutions. Pinellas County provides an additional program called Direct Connect in partnership with Uber and United Taxi. It provides up to $5 off a ride-hail trip for workers going to or from a designated PSTA bus stop between 6 am and 11 pm.
90% of the program’s funding (around $500,000 per year) comes from the statewide Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, with PSTA providing a 10% local match.
In New York, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) issued a call for a similar proposal in 2019 to improve mobility for people who work the late shift by connecting them with the subway. Unfortunately, the tender process appears to have stalled due to COVID-19.
These are great programs — in theory. Walking to and from late-night transport can be unsafe. This is especially in areas with inadequate street lighting and sidewalks.
Do public-private partnerships create an excuse for government inactivity?
I’m concerned that these programs give cities a free pass in building safer spaces and outlier transport. Especially when the biggest beneficiaries are private providers like Uber, that are subsidized by public transport authorities.
But what’s the alternative? Will increasing buses off-peak result in more empty buses? Does it risk wasting fuel and labor costs for no real benefit? Or will people take transit more when frequency increases? Can the needs of the public still be met consistently when governments rely on for-profit companies to deliver essential services?
I recently spoke with Alex Shapland-Howes, co-founder and CEO at UK mobility startup Ride Tandem, about the balance between the structural failings of governments to adequately address transport poverty and the role of private companies in filling the gap.
Ride Tandem works with local taxi, minicab, coach companies, and employers to provide shared commuter services for low-income workers in areas with poor public transport connectivity outside cities and major towns.
According to Shapland-Howes, in the UK, “a quarter of working-age people live in areas with both high deprivation and poor public transport connectivity — as more than 25% of bus routes have been axed over the past decade.”
More than a quarter of UK bus routes have been cut over the past decade. This has combined with economic conditions to increase transport poverty. This is disproportionately in areas already suffering high deprivation. And results in a knock-on effects for local communities and social isolation.
The problem is a lot bigger than just getting to work or home cheaply after a night out.
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https://suek.fi/en/fincis/fincis/board-of-directors/ | 2023-09-24T21:11:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924191454-20230924221454-00651.warc.gz | 0.942721 | 463 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__130442850 | en | The Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic management of FINCIS and the implementation of the decisions of the Annual Meetings. The Board of Directors makes proposals to the Annual Meeting on the operational and financial plans and monitors their implementation during the year. 8
In particular, it is the duty of the Board to:
- prepare matters to be reviewed by meetings of the association
- execute the decisions of the meetings of the association
- see to the governance and finances of the association and the management of its assets
- establish permanent or temporary working groups as necessary
- ratify Finland’s Anti-Doping Code after consulting with sports organisations
- elect the vice chair of the Board and the chairs and members of the other organs
- appoint and dismiss the association’s Secretary General
The Board of Directors consists of the Chair, who is elected by the autumn meeting, and six or seven other ordinary members and two deputy members, who always have the right to speak and be present at Board meetings.
The Ministry of Education and Culture can propose two or three ordinary members to the Board of Directors. The Finnish Olympic Committee, the Finnish Paralympic Committee and the Finnish Society of Sports Medicine can propose one ordinary member each. The Athletes’ Commissions of the Finnish Olympic Committee and the Finnish Paralympic Committee together can propose one ordinary member. The Ministry of Education and Culture can propose one deputy member while the Finnish Olympic Committee and the Finnish Paralympic Committee together can propose another deputy member.
The term of office of the Board is two calendar years. A member of the Board may not serve on the Board for more than four consecutive terms. Both men and women must constitute at least 40% of the members of the Board.
The composition of the FINCIS Board of Directors for 2022–2023
Chair: Pia Ek
Vice-Chair: Hanna-Mari Manninen
Members: Merja Salmi, Petri Pohjonen, Samuli Salanterä, Niko Jakobsson, Jere Forsberg (athlete member) and Olavi Airaksinen.
Deputy members: Juha Post and Lotta Henttinen.
The deputy members always have the right to speak and be present at Board meetings | public_administration |
https://fh.az.gov/204/Building-Safety | 2020-05-28T12:42:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347396089.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20200528104652-20200528134652-00480.warc.gz | 0.949872 | 284 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__192054563 | en | Due to the current situation with the Coronavirus and the Governor’s stay at home order, Town Hall offices are closed and staff is working from home as much as possible. Development applications can still be reviewed by the Building Safety and Planning Divisions by bringing applications to Town Hall on Thursday afternoons between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. The main doors will be unlocked during this time and a place designated on the counter where plans can be dropped off and picked up. Staff will retrieve the plans and begin review the following Monday. Staff will coordinate with the applicant regarding pick-up of plans.
Building Safety employee’s process applications for permits to construct homes, commercial buildings, fences, swimming pools and other structures. The Division coordinates the review of plans for the structures it permits, and inspects construction of those permitted structures.
Inspection will be conducted from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Building Safety office hours for plan review, phone calls, front counter assistance and building code questions will be accommodated between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Scheduling Inspections
Requesting an inspection has changed. Please select the Building Permit Inspection Request in the column to the left. Inspections can only be scheduled one day in advance. Remember to enter your e-mail address to receive inspection conformations. | public_administration |
https://www.chrispackham.co.uk/tell-your-environment-minister-how-much-you-love-life-all-life | 2020-01-20T01:03:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250595787.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20200119234426-20200120022426-00041.warc.gz | 0.933013 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__122164983 | en | Tell your Environment Minister how much you LOVE LIFE. ALL LIFE
Let your Environment Minister know how important wildlife conservation is to you. Whether you live in England, Scotland or Wales you can download one of these postcards, print it out and post it. It is pre-addressed to your Environment Minister and includes a message. Simply sign, add a stamp and post.
If you live in England download a postcard here.
If you live in Scotland download a postcard here.
If you live in Wales download a postcard here. | public_administration |
https://atlantisunderground.com/2019/06 | 2022-01-25T05:25:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304760.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125035839-20220125065839-00442.warc.gz | 0.95048 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__9987258 | en | Month: June 2019
One-party rule is ok if leaders are accountable for results. In Philly we’ve had one-party rule by Democrats for 67 years. The leaders have been elected but they have not been accountable. It is time to hold them accountable for what they do, not give them slack because of what they say. It is time for Philadelphians to enjoy the benefits of good government.
So yeah, we can have one-party rule in Philly if our leaders earn their place by delivering results. When our leaders are first in service, then they are worthy of their authority.
We declare a new birth of Liberty.
Right here in Philadelphia,
In the Cradle of Liberty,
In the City of Brotherly Love.
We declare a new birth of Liberty
So the blessings of Good Government shall
Return to our city.
We ask our Creator,
the Creator our Founders invoked at Liberty’s first birth, to
Re-inspire the universal principles of Good Government so we enjoy the fruitful exercise of our inalienable rights as thriving families and communities across our City, around our Earth and on new worlds that we, the People, will soon inhabit. | public_administration |
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