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EEOC Issues Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace
Last week, just after the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the United States, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") issued updated guidance regarding vaccination in the workplace. The guidance confirms that employers may ask employees to provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccine and may require that employees get vaccinated subject to certain exceptions and limitations pursuant to applicable law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ("GINA") and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title VII"). Key takeaways from the EEOC's guidance are as follows:
Employers may ask employees to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.
Asking for proof of a vaccination alone is unlikely to elicit information about a disability and, therefore, is not an impermissible "disability-related inquiry" under the ADA or a violation of GINA. It follows, although it is not squarely addressed in the guidance, that an employer could ask an employee whether she or he has been vaccinated and that inquiry on its own would not implicate the ADA or GINA. Nevertheless, employers requiring proof of vaccination should advise employees not to provide any personal medical information with their proof of vaccination. Employers should also refrain from asking follow-up questions about an employee's COVID-19 vaccination to avoid eliciting information about a disability and triggering the ADA and/or GINA. If an employee refuses to provide proof of vaccination or to answer whether she or he has been vaccinated, employers are advised to consult with counsel before continuing the discussion with the employee. All information received by employers regarding employees' vaccinations must be kept strictly confidential.
Employers may require that employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine, subject to certain limitations and exceptions, including employers' obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious practices or beliefs.
An employer may require that its employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine if it can demonstrate that an unvaccinated employee would pose a "direct threat" due to a "significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation." In making a direct threat determination, the employer must conduct an individualized assessment of the following four factors: (1) the duration of the risk, (2) the nature and severity of the potential harm, (3) the likelihood that the potential harm will occur, and (4) the imminence of the harm. An employer's "determination that an unvaccinated individual will expose others to the virus at the worksite" is inherent to a determination that an individual is a direct threat.
Employers also have an obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with (a) disabilities under the ADA and/or (b) sincerely held religious beliefs or practices pursuant to Title VII. If an employer determines that an employee who is unable to be vaccinated due to a disability or a sincerely held religious belief or practice poses a direct threat, then the employer must determine whether it can provide a reasonable accommodation, absent undue hardship (i.e., significant difficulty or expense), to such employee that would eliminate or reduce this risk so that the unvaccinated employee does not pose a direct threat.
The guidance encourages employers to train managers and supervisors how to recognize vaccination accommodation requests from employees and how to handle such requests under the ADA. It also instructs employers to engage "in a flexible, interactive process [with employees] to identify workplace accommodation options that do not constitute an undue hardship." The interactive process should include determining whether, for example, it is necessary to obtain supporting documentation about the employee's disability and considering the possible accommodation options given the nature of the employee's position and working conditions (i.e., whether remote work would be appropriate). Employers are cautioned that given the breadth of the definition of "religion," employers should ordinarily assume that an employee's request for a religious accommodation is sincere. However, if an employee has an objective basis to question the religious nature or sincerity of a belief, practice or observance, the employer may request information from the employee to support the accommodation request. If an accommodation is granted, employers are reminded not to disclose that an employee is receiving an accommodation. In addition, employers must not retaliate against employees for requesting accommodations.
After engaging in the interactive process, if a reasonable accommodation is not possible, then the employer may exclude the employee from its workplace. The EEOC guidance is clear that this does not permit the employer to automatically terminate the employee. Instead, the guidance indicates that the employer should assess whether any other leave is available to the employee under federal, state or local laws or the employer's own policies (i.e., leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, paid sick leave law or other policies of the employer) as an alternative to termination.
Employers may administer the vaccine to employees or contract with a third party to administer the vaccine to employees subject to certain limitations and exceptions.
The guidance clarifies that administering the vaccine is not considered a "medical examination" under the ADA; however, should employers choose to administer the vaccine themselves or contract with a third party to do so, there are specific considerations regarding pre-screening vaccination questions and other matters that should be evaluated in light of the ADA and GINA. Employers in this situation should seek counsel on these issues.
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Day 3 of our French Canadian experience had me a bit moody, which isn't the best, but I rallied. I know Hope hates it when my moods shift so quickly; she still hasn't gotten used to it. The truth is neither have I. I've always been this way. What do they call it, mercurial? Yeah, that's me. I did have some time to really observe us and others yesterday so and of course learn.
We still have so much to learn about each other. Hope and I have been living in the same house now for 14 months and we're coming up on our first finalization anniversary. And, honestly, we know each other, but we don't know each other. I swear it's worse than dating!
Last night over dinner, in an effort to cheer my dreary mood, Hope suggested that we play 20 questions.
By question 3 I was cracking up at things she wanted to know: who was my crush when I was her age; what did I think my dream home would look like when I was in high school; who was my Woman Crush Wednesday back in college, before there was ever a WCW?
What brands of clothing and shoes were my favorite? If I could be taller than 5'3" how tall would I be?
I asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up if the music thing didn't work out; what other instrument would she play besides her tenor sax; what was the hardest thing and easiest thing about moving cross country (the weather, but we have better amusement parks). I asked her when she thought I should let her go on her first date and what was her first impression of me. I giggled when she asked if I was white because there aren't a lot of black women with my name; she was relieved when she was told I was Black because she didn't want it to be obvious that she was adopted.
The "obviousness" of adoption is a running thread with us. We were recently asked to have our images included on our agency's redesigned website; it took us a month to decide to say yes with limitations. We are open about our adoption on our terms; we like blending in.
When all 40 questions were asked, we agreed to do it again today. It was fun.
Having choice and making decisions is really hard for Hope. Oy, Hope wants all the options and I'd love for her to have them, but they lock her up like a prison. Even choosing what flavors to have in a sorbet at the ice cream shop can turn into a major life decision because there are more than 4 options. I had fallen out of the habit of establishing guidelines before when entered a store, but realized yesterday that in this respect Hope is very much like a 5 year old. Don't touch things that look breakable. You can have 2 flavors not 4. We will be in this shop for 10 minutes. Having the boundaries helps her. She told me recently that she liked the boundaries a lot; she's shocked that some other kids don't have the same kinds of boundaries.
I guess being a strict ogre is working out for me and her.
My lessons in social justice have taken root. Hope already had a strong sense of justice when I met her, but who got it and why weren't quite what I had in mind. She seemed to really believe that being Black was limiting in ways that it isn't. She had no problem tossing around homophobic slurs. The justice scales weren't exactly balanced.
We've been watching coverage of the foolery in Indiana this week, in which Governor Pence signed legislation that essentially legalized discrimination based on a personal religious belief. A bunch of foolery with wider implications than being able to say no I don't want to make a cake for your gay wedding.
After I explained what was going down in Indiana and how it might affect my friends who live there, Hope pondered. She chewed on that thing for hours, occasionally asking a question or two to clarify. Over dinner she declared the law stupid.
Yep, that was my conclusion too, kid.
But she went further and asked about other states, and what about our state, and what about her friends who were bisexual or lesbian or gay? What about them? She made the leap that some folks might not serve non-Christians and what were those people supposed to do? She made the leap to color and what if someone said brown and black folk weren't of God and didn't want to serve us?
Hope wants, no needs, to memorialize everything. I'm hoping to have a chat about being happy again today with Hope. We talked about happiness recently, and I was intrigued but sad to hear my daughter talk about happiness as not sustainable because she conceptualizes happiness as episodic and not a state of mind.
The practical way this plays out is in her picture taking. Seriously we need to plan double time for when we go somewhere because she must take pictures of EVERYTHING. It's crazy how many pictures she snaps, hundreds in a day. Even crazier, she wants me to print them ALL out so she can put them in a photo album. I've tried to suggest uploads to apps like Google+ Photos, but nope, she wants to print them out. Bless her, Hope is old school to her very soul; her and this picture taking and albuming is like somebody's grandma!
I've come to see her snaps as a desperate way to cling to memories, to look back at the happy episode. She still doesn't trust this life; she says she probably will never come here again. I don't know if that's true, but she still doesn't believe that it doesn't have to be true. I hope to get her to that positive thinking place about her life one day.
She takes so many pictures that I hardly take any now.
So we head back stateside tonight. Today is lunch at the Noobox, a visit to the history museum so I can see the Greek history exhibit and a tiny bit of shopping. Despite the exchange rate, I find Canada to be a bit pricey!
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Last Updated: Thursday, 1 December 2005, 13:56 GMT
Same-sex marriages: Your reaction
Most Africans feel that homosexuality is alien to them
Following South Africa's highest court ruling in favour of same-sex marriages, which are banned under current legislation, many of you have been emailing the BBC News website with your views.
Read a selection below and if you would like to comment too, please click on the link at the end of the page.
Keobine Rantlole, Gaborone, Botswana
There is absolutely nothing urgent about encouraging gay rights. It is alien practice which is unpopular in most African countries. Even the Vatican is strongly against same sex unions so does the president of the most powerful nation the US. African governments have lots of pressing issues to grapple with such as HIV/Aids, poverty reduction, gender equality, illiteracy and above all good governance. So issues like gay rights are pretty much secondary.
Sharri, Randburg, South Africa
I think its about time too! Same-sex marriages and partnerships should be legally recognised. I think not only should gay rights be promoted but human rights as well, the two go hand in hand!
Linus Inyang, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Why should same sex marriage be allowed? Is that what the Bible says or what man says? From the beginning it was man to woman not man to man. If it were to be man to man, God would have given Adam another man. No African country should encourage that.
Chilumba, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Chilumba thinks South Africa's court ruling is wrong
Union between two persons should strongly be opposed especially in African culture where in addition to normal respect, there is also HIV/Aids hunting the lives of fellow Africans. Marriage between a man and a woman is according to Holy books meant to produce children to put human life into continuity. Even if the two persons had tested HIV-negative, the question of reproduction in that type of 'marriage' would be impossible hence. Say no to your union between two persons. Let us go back to Holy books where Adam had Eve (a woman) as his wife. Furthermore in many African countries' population, women do outnumber men. Where should we take these women to?
Jack Zimba, Lusaka, Zambia
Same-sex marriages are not only un-African, they are inhuman and should be outlawed in every society. The South African judges have thrown their country to the dogs and God will judge them harshly.
Israel Ambe Ayongwa, Bamenda, Cameroon
Gays should be accorded the treatment meted out by the Biblical Pharisees, scribes and teachers of the law. Gays have no place in Africa. They should go and meet their friends in Europe or the US.
Nick Smit, South African in Brussels
Absolutely. My partner and I recently married in the Netherlands. This legalised 12 years of co-habitation and registered partnership. It was in church and my family was there to support us. Great to see my home country moving in that direction as well.
Medie, Kampala, Uganda
The court of your country wants to disappoint the whole African continent by ruling in favour of the same-sex marriage. What a big blunder to this human race. Africa does not know this uncivilized and barbaric human act which I am fully in confident that would never be tolerated in our society. Please let us rethink of this ruling and save human dignity.
Yahya, The Gambia
That act is religiously not allowed.
Naomie Mbewe, UK
I think people should do what they want, if people prefer to be in same-sex relationships, let them. At the end of the day we all have to answer to God and no-one has a right to judge. If that's what they are then let them, how does it affect others?
Jesse B Kaiyeepu, Liberia
Thank you very much for giving us this golden opportunity by allowing us to comment on such an evil and an uncivilized thing the South Africans are doing. Let me make the world to know that we Liberian will not allow for this kind of thing to happen in Liberia. God forbid.
Vincent Tetteh Quarshie Nartey, Ghana
Maybe they have been bribed by those people to speak for them
Vincent, Ghana
To be honest, this is an abominable act before Almighty God who instituted marriage. God says a marriage is a union between a man and a woman. This gives a precise definition of marriage. Those who are advocating for gay marriages, I'm sorry to tell them that they do not know what marriage is? Maybe they have been bribed by those people to speak for them. How can a whole High Court Judge ask for a country's constitution to be changed so that a man can have sex with a man or woman to woman?
George Naphambo, Johannesburg, South Africa
George thinks Africa is opposed to the ruling because it is still a conservative continent
Yes they should especially in a democratic nation. I believe the issue shouldn't even be put to a referendum simply because the majority will vote against it as homosexuals are in the minority and that means the majority would be imposing their views on this part of society. African countries ought to do more but it would be political suicide for most governments to actively encourage it. So perhaps they could turn a blind eye. The problem is that Africa is still a conservative continent as such it will take time for gay people to get their rights.
Daniel Nyirenda, Blantyre, Malawi
The question is? Are same-sex marriages a priority issue to our countries? Is it a solution to social affairs? If the answer is yes to the above questions, then let's go ahead with it. In my view, gays and lesbians are not a solution to deteriorating social affairs in most African countries. Nor is it a priority issue, in this case, for South Africa. No to it.
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THE HARDWARE OF RESTORATION
Peru 2017 | TOURISM | INTERVIEW
TBY talks to Aldo Macchiavello, Founder & CEO of Delfin Amazon Cruises, on the importance of historic renovation, cultural restoration, and boutique tourism.
A former senior investment banker with extensive international travel experience, Aldo Macchiavello and his wife Lissy Urteaga are fully dedicated to personally managing their business. A graduate of Purdue University's Krannert Graduate School of Management with over 30 years in the banking sector, Macchiavello has in-depth knowledge of Peru and a passion for tourism. He brings to the business a unique combination of professionalism, vision, operational capabilities, and the touch and taste of a first-class host.
Delfin has pioneered expedition cruise tourism in the Peruvian Amazon region over the last decade. What are the opportunities available for companies operating in this sector?
Peru has different climatic, cultural, geographical, and archeological areas that are unique and varied in their potential to become important destinations. Not to mention its wildlife. And tourism is defined by products and experiences rather than businesses. In Peru many make the mistake of reducing tourism to luxury hotels, convenience, or comfort. What we need to do is implement programs with far more emphasis on cultural, historic, and architectural heritage, and avoid the trap that other countries have fallen into with shoddy construction in otherwise historic districts because of a lack of a master plan or central administration, thereby destroying their potential as international travel markets. For example, Mexico and parts of Central America have combined the financial efforts of the central government and the private sector to "rescue" much of their culture, history, architecture, and authenticity by restoring their main squares as well as the surrounding buildings. The private sector then committed to developing small boutique hotels and restaurants, each of which were restored using original materials and architectural designs. And it worked, turning these towns into unique and extremely authentic new destinations true to their essence and particular feel. We must renovate what needs to be renovated, regenerate city centers where needed, as well as add infrastructure such as boutique accommodation, mandatorily rescuing their true architectural essence.
What segment do you target at Delfin?
We target the high-end segment because that is not only where we are most comfortable in terms of risk, revenue generation, and profitability, but, equally importantly, because it is the kind of tourism that needs to be developed for Peru to become a major tourism destination. It is also important for conservation and preservation. All of Peru's most famous, precious, and popular destinations are located in places that cannot handle large numbers of tourists. Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Nazca, Trujillo, and Chiclayo are all fantastic sites but are fragile and cannot sustain large volumes.
How do you overcome the lack of qualified personnel and human resources in Peru?
Tourism is not generally considered a viable career for well-educated professionals, so finding the right people can be difficult. And yet you have to be every bit as professional in tourism as any other sector, especially if you want to grow, improve, and prosper. Unfortunately, the schools that offer tourism courses do not provide an adequate curriculum. They need to become more corporate. The regulations, taxes, and legal framework all require highly trained, dedicated, and topnotch professionals. We also need to lay the framework for a better, more centralized, more efficient decision-making apparatus that has the capacity to create and follow strategic long-term visions. Countries like Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Panama, and Costa Rica are far ahead of us in this regard, and they have nowhere near the destinations that Peru does.
What is your strategy for consolidating your business over the short term?
Our Expedition Cruise products are already well recognized in the international market. However, while our focus is always to maintain a high level of service, top quality products, and infrastructure, and the best cost efficiency basis possible, we are also prepared to expand our business beyond this consolidated stage. For this we have already analyzed several investment projects that are ready to be implemented from 2016 onwards. However, we will only invest in these new projects when we see how the new government addresses the challenges facing the country's tourism sector and how the regional and global economies develop. We plan to expand and diversify our offering of products—including the risks and mitigations this entails—in the coming years. This includes projects in both Peru and Central America.
Government spending is set to drive growth in the coming years as Peru leverages its stable fiscal position to shrug off pressure from low commodity prices.
Review: Diplomacy
Steady As She Goes
Peru's new president, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, will look to continue export-based economic policies that have lifted millions out of poverty over the past two decades.
Inside Perspective
Pedro Pablo Kuczynsk, President, Peru
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, President of Peru, on his ambitions for a modern Peru and what that will mean for both citizens and the international community when the country celebrates the bicentennial of its independence in 2021.
Enrique Peña Nieto, President, Mexico
TBY talks to Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, on the benefits of the Pacific Alliance and which sectors of the Peruvian economy will attract Mexican business today and tomorrow.
Luís Guillermo Solís Rivera, President, Costa Rica
TBY talks to Luís Guillermo Solís Rivera, President of Costa Rica, on the significance of relations between his country and Peru.
Juan Orlando Hernández, President, Republic of Honduras
TBY talks to Juan Orlando Hernández, President of the Republic of Honduras, on the incentives put in place to encourage business between the two countries.
Focus: Peru & Asia
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President, Republic of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, on the importance of commercial and diplomatic ties between two outward-looking countries.*
Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group
Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, on the assistance the bank is providing to Peru's development.
Carlos Herrera, Executive Director, ProInversión
TBY talks to Carlos Herrera, Executive Director of ProInversión, on the country's performance, promoting PPPs, and the attractiveness of the Peruvian market for FDI.
Aldo R. Defilippi, Executive Director & CEO , AmCham Peru
TBY talks to Aldo R. Defilippi, Executive Director & CEO of AmCham Peru, on Peru's economic performance and the role of the chamber in attracting investment.
Jorge von Wedemeyer Knigge, Former President , Chamber of Commerce
TBY talks to Jorge von Wedemeyer Knigge, Former President of the Chamber of Commerce of Lima, on supporting entrepreneurship, free trade agreements, and opportunities for growth.
Focus: Peru and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
One of the most significant international agreements in history officially came into force on February 4, 2014 when a series of representatives descended upon Auckland to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) into law.
Gisella Orjeda, President, CONCYTEC
TBY talks to Gisella Orjeda, President of CONCYTEC, on investing in education, university-industry collaboration, and targeting innovation.
Paulo Pantigoso, Managing Partner , EY
TBY talks to Paulo Pantigoso, Managing Partner of EY, on the TPP, developing education, and attracting talent to the company.
Felipe Antonio Custer, President, Corporación Custer
TBY talks to Felipe Antonio Custer, President of Corporación Custer, on challenges and opportunities.
Diego de Osma Ayulo, President of the Board of Directors and Chairman, Omnia Medica (Grupo de Osma)
TBY talks to Diego de Osma Ayulo, President of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Omnia Medica (Grupo de Osma), on introducing novelty, successful human resource management, and company goals for 2016.
Daniel Córdova, Executive President, Invertir
TBY talks to Daniel Córdova, Executive President of Invertir, on PPPs, success stories, and goals for the future.
Rubens V. Amaral Jr., CEO Americas, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLADEX)
TBY talks Rubens V. Amaral Jr., CEO of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLADEX), on the impact of TPP, financial innovation, and the agricultural sector in Peru.
Oscar Rivera Rivera, President, ASBANC
TBY talks Oscar Rivera Rivera, President of ASBANC, on growth, financial inclusion, and innovation in the Peruvian banking sector
Focus: World Bank and IMF Meeting in Lima
Grand Planners
The World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meeting in Lima provided some insight on the challenges around the world that will have a significant impact on Peru and its future growth.
Buyers Wanted
Increased investor confidence led to a rally on the BVL, and market participants are in the midst of implementing reforms to increase liquidity.
Christian Laub, CEO , Credicorp Capital
TBY talks Christian Laub, CEO of Credicorp Capital & Chairman of Board of the Lima Stock Exchange (BVL), on economic recovery, market integration, and building a successful business culture.
Carlos Eduardo Polo Parada, General Manager, Inversiones La Cruz
TBY talks to Carlos Eduardo Polo Parada, General Manager of Inversiones La Cruz, on expanding credit, diversifying the client base, and guerrilla promoting.
New international entrants have increased competition and lowered prices for consumers, trends that should lead to growth in one of Latin America's lowest-penetration insurance markets.
Javier Guzmán-Barrón E., General Manager, Secrex CESCE
TBY talks to Javier Guzmán-Barrón E., General Manager of Secrex CESCE, on breaking into the Peruvian market, PPPs, and export credit insurance.
Jesús Tamayo Pacheco, Chairman, Supervisory Agency of Investment in Energy and Mining of Peru (Osinergmin)
TBY talks to Jesús Tamayo Pacheco, Chairman of the Supervisory Agency of Investment in Energy and Mining of Peru (Osinergmin), on the country's mining safety regulations, the largest energy project in Peru, and the body's future projects.
Juan Miguel Cayo, General Manager, Fenix Power Peru
TBY talks to Juan Miguel Cayo, General Manager of Fenix Power Peru, on the state of Peru's energy sector, the company's recent acquisition by Colbún, and ambitions for the future of the company.
A Terrible Thing to Waste
Peru's mining industry must navigate a complex market landscape characterized by uncertain demand and falling commodity prices.
Brian Doffing, General Manager, Atlas Copco Peru
TBY talks to Brian Doffing, General Manager of Atlas Copco Peru, on the development of the mining sector and how the demand for machinery has evolved into a service-driven model.
Focus: Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
A Colorful Legacy
The Cerro Verde mine is at the heart of Peru's mining industry and economic growth, but projections for 2016 show that the industry may be ahead of demand, leaving the future uncertain.
Focus: Alpaca
Covered from Head to Toe
Peru's rich biodiversity lends itself to supporting difficult-to-duplicate economic models, as is proving to be the case with the country's burgeoning alpaca industry.
Focus: Industrial Parks
Put it in Park
Industrial parks are spreading across several key areas of Peru, a development that lays the foundation for increased competitiveness for the country's industrial sector within the global economy.
Luis Andrés Montes Bazalar, Technical Secretary, Fund for Investment in Telecommunications (FITEL)
TBY talks to Luis Andrés Montes Bazalar, Technical Secretary of the Fund for Investment in Telecommunications (FITEL), on IT connectivity in Peru, challenges facing the sector, and increasing IT inclusion.
Gonzalo Martin Ruiz Díaz, President, Telecommunications Regulatory Agency of Peru (OSIPTEL)
TBY talks to Gonzalo Martin Ruiz Díaz, President of the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency of Peru (OSIPTEL), on the state of telecoms in Peru, the role of the private sector in extending coverage, and the country's performance compared to regional counterparts.
Arieh Rohrstock, General Manager, Gilat Networks Peru
TBY talks to Arieh Rohrstock, General Manager of Gilat Networks Peru, on increasing penetration depth and investing in developing an innovative competitive organizational contour.
Focus: Cloud, new technologies, and innovation
Piece of the Pie in the Sky
Peru is looking to launch its economy forward by making full use of the growing capacity of cloud computing to support connectivity at all levels of business and society.
Marcelo Sukni, General Manager, SAS Chile & Peru
TBY talks to Marcelo Sukni, General Manager of SAS Chile & Peru, on expansion struggles, Peru's position in the company's regional portfolio, and emerging industry trends.
Review: Transport
Build It Bigger
Peru's government will look to continue its strategy of concessions to push for much-needed development of its transport infrastructure.
Edgar Patiño GarridoEdgar Patiño Garrido, President, National Port Authority (APN)
TBY talks to Edgar Patiño Garrido, President of the National Port Authority (APN), on the role of Peru's ports in the economy, the impact of the Panama Canal expansion, and efforts to tackle crime at ports.
Focus: Netherlands-Peru Connections
Partners in Trade
A leader in port and shipping innovations, the Netherlands has a significant role to play in imparting its experience to Peru, whose economy relies heavily on Peru's exports.
Carlos Cueva Arevalo, General Manager, ATSA Peru
TBY talks to Carlos Cueva Arevalo, General Manager of ATSA Peru, on developing the private aviation business, guaranteeing important maintenance services, and meeting the unique demands of the sector.
Focus: Metro de Lima
With Line 1 already in operation and the construction of Line 2 nearing completion, Lima's metro is shaping up to be one of the most important infrastructure projects in the region.
Francisco Osores, President, Peruvian Chamber of Construction (CAPECO
TBY talks to Francisco Osores, President of the Peruvian Chamber of Construction (CAPECO), on the sector's recent performance, its work to facilitate more investment, and its upcoming plans.
Ernesto Tejeda Moscoso, President, OBRAINSA
TBY talks to Ernesto Tejeda Moscoso, President of OBRAINSA, on ways to boost construction activity in Peru, the need for high construction standards, and upcoming projects.
Focus: Infrastructure
Hello Highway
With dwindling commodities revenues, the private sector is innovating ways to pay for and build infrastructure projects.
Review: Real Estate
House to House
Peru's housing gap is one of the largest in Latin America, and several government programs are working to give middle-income families home ownership options.
Gonzalo Sarmiento, CEO , Inversiones Centenario
TBY talks to Gonzalo Sarmiento, CEO of Inversiones Centenario, on strategy, portfolio diversification, and maintaining a flourishing business culture.
Enrique Camet, President , AGAP
TBY talks to Enrique Camet, President of AGAP and General Manager of JJC Agricola–Camet Trading, on boosting fresh Peruvian exports, helping small producers, and formalizing the agricultural market.
Focus: Blueberries
Blue Blue Berries
Blueberries were introduced in Peru less than a decade ago. Today the country has emerged as one of the world's top exporters.
A push to improve healthcare access has resulted in improved outcomes in recent years, but additional work needs to be done to ensure poor and rural communities receive high-quality care.
Miguel Palacios Celi, National Dean, Colegio Medico del Peru
TBY talks to Miguel Palacios Celi, National Dean of Colegio Medico del Peru, on changes in the healthcare sector, the country's challenges with healthcare workers, and investing in preventative care.
Focus: Medical Technology
Medical Technology in Peru
Healthcare providers in Peru are linking up with their counterparts in the US to offer the latest treatments and improve rural coverage.
Clover Cercedo, General Manager, Clinica Morillas
TBY talks to Clover Cercedo, General Manager of Clinica Morillas, on the evolution of demand for aesthetic treatment, the clinic's competitive advantages, and its expansion plans.
Taming the shrew, turning the screws
In a sector plagued by poverty, geographical disparities, under-regulated for-profit institutions, and brain drain, signs of hope nonetheless emerge.
Fernando A. D'Alessio, Deputy General, CENTRUM Católica
TBY talks to Fernando A. D'Alessio, Director General of CENTRUM Católica, on improving higher education in Peru, internationalizing the curriculum, and strengthening PPPs.
Focus: Innovations in Education
Creating a New Path
New initiatives to increase access to education in the Amazon, improve classroom facilities, and incorporate technology into lessons has given the sector a much-needed boost.
Maria Soledad Acosta Torrelly, Director of Tourism Promotion , PromPeru
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Framingham F-Series Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Framingham F-Series Sauvignon Blanc 2018 quantity
Typical Marlborough style Sauvignon Blanc with tastes of earthy minerals rather than fruit. Tight and elegant, in a refined dry style, with a very subtle oak influences and lovely intensity.
Why we love it: It typifies Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Drink with: Grilled Fish
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sub-Region
Wairau Valley
Blend Info.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol by Vol.
Bottle Vol.
Serving Temp.
7 - 12 °
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'Framingham' is a Marlborough based winery that has been known for putting their personality and individuality onto everything they do – their tag line being "we make wine by our own rules". The 'Framingham winery' was established in 1997, however their Riesling vines are some of the oldest in Marlborough having been planted in 1981.
Why Framingham's Wine Stands-Out
What makes 'Framingham' such a standout winery is that they source small batches of grapes from different vineyards to truly integrate depth of flavour, character and texture into their wines. They solely source from the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. 'Framingham' believe in doing what they love, which is why they throw out the wine handbook and simply make wines they would like to drink themselves – makes enough sense doesn't it? They want wines that have character, personality and truly show their expression of their site.
Their Wines
The 'Framingham' range showcases strength, and a true sense of balance, texture and complexity. The Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir all exhibit qualities that make you enticed from start to finish. There is another sector of wines known as the F-series range which is where Andrew gets to play.
This is his opportunity to push the winemaking boundaries, experiment with things such as wild yeast, new varieties and new techniques – think an artist getting free reign to paint what he wants! The Specialist Cellars pick of the bunch is the F-series Riesling, – it's a must try for anyone!
For more information on Framingham and their wines, visit their website.
Marlborough is New Zealand's largest and most famed wine region. Early successes with the Sauvignon Blanc varietal range far and wide, landing NZ on the international wine map. With vintners interest in varied terroir and varieties escalating the recognition of the region globally adding fuel to the fire. Soon enough winemakers took to the cooler sub-regions of Southern Valley's and Awatere. Back in the 1980s as an understanding of the regions potential slowly unfurled, farmers and foresters alike made the switch to viticulture and the industry blossomed.
Resting to the east at the tip of the South Island, Marlboroughs enjoys long drawn out daylight hours, coupled with a clear, cool atmosphere at night. This union results in a long, leisurely ripening period, greatly contributing to the grapes intensified flavours while the chill of the night retains the acidity levels.
Consisting of the three sub-regions; Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley and the Southern Valley's. Marlborough has a diversified range of terroirs, allowing for impressive variation in style, minerality, and flavour. As the name suggests, the Southern Valleys sit south of the Wairau Valleys and houses the Omaka, Fairhall, Brancott, Ben Morven and Waihopai valleys – Marlborough's original sites. The southern location of these valleys and the soils relatively heavier clay content is a key factor in the regions ability to produce such a diverse range of wines.
Enjoying the slightly warmer north of the region, the Wairau Valleys sit more inland and benefit from the Wairau River running through, decreasing the need and frequency of irrigation. With each of the sites here having varying soil profiles consisting of alluvial gravel, wind borne loess and greywacke. Each vineyard will produce a unique wine, with flavour inherited from its unique soil composition. Although it must be noted, no matter how far a style strays, the rich fruit intensity that's a hallmark of the region can always be found.
Close to the Coast lies Awatere, arguably Marlborough's most distinctive sub-region. The windier and cool location means the vines have a lower yield, meaning the wines produced have an incredibly distinctive character as each abstraction and variation isn't diluted. The Herbaceous and flinty minerality truly reflect the sub-regions unique Terroir, while the good aromatics one can find stem from a decrease in the vigour of the vines.
As New Zealand's largest wine region, housing around 77% of the countries vines and producing over 75% of the Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough has an upward trajectory and an exciting future.
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In a two-month operation with Interpol, Colombian police rescued 10,000 animals as part of an offensive against eco traffickers in the region.
The police operations, which according to El Tiempo newspaper, were concentrated in the departments of Antioquia, Cordoba and Putumayo, netted 10,702 animals and 331,320 derivatives (these include skins and eggs).
The species most prized by the traffickers are fish (of which 6,354 were seized), reptiles (1,960 rescued) and birds (1,816). Exotic spiders are also sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price on international markets. Iguana and turtle eggs are very popular for consumption.
The value of the wildlife rescued in Colombia was estimated at over $500,000, while the overall value of seizures in simultaneous Interpol operations in some 50 countries was more than $33 million.
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I've made a little seals stats guide for my guild members.
I noticed some infos in wikis (eu and ones) were wrong, so decided to check as many seals as i could.
Also checked elite ones for ppl who wanted to upgrade karasha gear.
Today i thought to share it with everyone since should be usefull to others too. I've used Google Drive's document so everyone can see it as clear as possible.
Also some seals missing from lists, so if u know their stats please post here so we can make the guide more complete!
Here the guide > A Little Guide to Riders of Icarus's Sealed Familiars.
If you have any throught or suggestion please comment!
You should mention that a +5 Runelon gives an additional +20 stat limit break to all stats.
REALLY thank you for your infos! Gotta add em istantly!
Thank you for providing so awesome help to our community, Rider! Other missing seals are the cash shop seals which some are indeed very good, as for; Kegrief, Aschente, Twilight Kargyle (for beginners is good) Push mounts some of them have good stats etc..
This you work and these are only suggestions for the future if you wish to consider it.
Edit: Is missing also the must-have category! Like the fastest mounts either mounted or unmounted. Is not seals but OMG I do love your work here!
Hiii cream! Unluckly i'm not a casher so i dun have idea of these familiars stats xD i will add em to the missing list and hope someone who has em to post infos!
About the must have category... in some seals like torkai i've posted some notes, but i forgot about the fastes ones, so i will apply little edits after meal, thank you for suggestions!
Just google them. They always post buffs and seal stats when they sell a new familiar, no need to wait for people posting it.
Benotien has a movement speed of 15 as well not only Tagris/Traes.
I Pinned your guide to this sub-section of the forums, it is great work and well-organized Rider! Thank you for your efforts!
The guide has been updated!!!


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Q: Obtaining a Distinct of a Column and Max and Min of two different columns and returning it as a single record I have a table with several columns and rows and I have performed some mathematical calculations on the table and returned them as a different table using the following SQL View
CREATE VIEW [dbo].[XYZ]
AS
with numbered as
(
    select
        id,
        product,
        term,
        bid,
        offer,
        termid,
        productid,
        bidVolume,
        offerVolume,
        row_number() OVER (Partition BY Product ORDER BY termid ) i
    from  dbo.abc
)

select
    Row_number() over(order by r1.i)  as Id,
    r1.Product + '/' + r2.Product as Market,
    r1.term as Term,
    r1.Bid - r2.Offer [Bid],
    r1.Offer - r2.Bid [Offer]
from numbered r1
join numbered r2
    on   r1.Product != r2.Product
    and r1.termid = r2.termid
    and r1.term = r2.term
    and r1.ProductID < r2.ProductID
    and r1.Product Not like '%/%'
    and r2.Product not like '%/%'

GO

I got the following results
Table 1:
Id Market Term Bid Offer
1   A/B    Jan14  NULL NULL
2   A/B    jan14  NULL 20
3   A/B    Jan14  10  NULL
4   A/B    Jan14  5   10
5   X/Z    Mar14  10  12
6   X/Z    Mar14   8  9

From the Above results I am trying to write a query which returns one row for each Market and Term with highest bid and lowest offer something like the follwing
Table 2:
Id Market Term    Bid Offer
 1   A/B    Jan14  10 10
 2   X/Z    Mar14  10  9

PS: From above results we can see that Bid and Offer with Id=1 are coming from two different records from original Table which highest and lowest respectively

A: If I understand correctly, you want a simple group by:
select row_number() over (order by (select NULL)) as id,
       market, term, max(bid) as Bid, min(offer) as offer
from XYZ
group by market, term;

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This version of the Touch Therapy training is designed to add some wonderful tools for use by those working in the medical/caregiving world. Be you an RN, LVN, NP or a Nurse's Aide, you will be able to incorporate many of these hands on comforting techniques in a way that blends right in with your regular work at hand. When a patient receives this type of attention, even in the smallest amount, it reminds them that their body can still be a sign of pleasure.
The Touch Therapy sequence addresses a patient from head to toe. This will allow you to draw from it in parts to address and apply the therapy for short sessions that go right to the source. We will review the various duties tied to making rounds at a medical facility, care giving facility or a person's home. We will discover how the Touch Therapy may be applied without taking up excessive time and sometimes provided simultaneously with the medical/prescribed care being provided.
A majority of the training will be hands on as the students taking this class already have education regarding the various caregiving environments and protocol. The training does not require disrobing or use of massage gels or creams. It can be performed through clothing, sheets or blankets as well as directly on uncovered parts of the body. You will discover that this technique is quite universal in that it can be used on not only the critically, chronically and terminally ill but it is well received by those suffering stroke or those confined to bed or wheelchair for any reason. This may become the most adaptable tool in you medicine bag!


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Sutter's Mill, California, was where the Gold rush of 1848 began. James W Marshall found gold and set in motion a sequence of events that would impact America, its citizens, the native American people and the world.
As many as 300,000 thousand people rushed to California with the hope of acquiring the precious metal. People came from near and from far. They came by sea and by land. The left family and friends in the hope that their fortune was awaiting them in California. Those that came were called the 49ers, the result of the influx of seekers in the year 1849.
Those that came by land suffered hardships and tragedy. The trails were rough, and the climate and elements were not inducive to ease and comfort. Conditions that today may be described as intolerable, still the 49ers continued on. Those seeking the rare metal passed through the territories of the native Indian tribes which led to disease and conflict and heavily impacted the food sources of the original people.
Once they arrived, the gold they sought was not floating along California's river and streams. The work was hard, they laboured long and pay days were few. The merchants and traders were the big winners in the American gold rush. Over pricing of picks and shovels, food and lodgings was standard. The path to riches was neither straight forward nor easeful.
This spiritual seeker is also searching for a rare and elusive gem – Peace. The trail to peace requires some challenging labour. It requires us to think, speak and act in ways that may seem in contrast to the majority. Those on a "Peace Rush" will undergo conditions that others believe to be unacceptable, but they know the precious gem is more valuable than gold. They know that all the material offerings this beautiful world has to offer are like firefly's in the night sky – short lived.
Those prospectors of Peace are willing to dig through the debris of karma, to disperse the dust of illusion. The miners of Peace will sift through the sludge to release a single spec of peace. Peace that is priceless, unaffected by the stock market and the fluctuations of time and space. Just as the miner of gold is able to discern real gold from fool's gold, the discerning lover of Peace is able to discern lasting unalloyed peace from short term peace derived from sensory engagement.
The path to Peace is clear. Living impeccably, loving endlessly, serving ceaselessly and seeing clearly. We may be asked to endure the challenging, but we will overcome. We will be asked to purify and lift ourselves out of delusion. We will traverse an ever-narrowing path, but we will be graced with more sure-footedness than our mind can imagine. Each moment will release the opportunity to clear our path, and to walk on.
Each time we strike peace our energy and determination is multiplied. The pricelessness of our true nature becomes more valuable than stocks and shares, more valuable than fleeting fancy. Our level of willingness knows no limits if we think something will reveal more peace. If we think something may bury our peace in an avalanche of unawareness, we will be uncompromising in the protection of our Peace.
Whilst many of the 49ers did not strike it rich due to the fickleness of the human condition, the rivers and the earth and the amount of available gold, the prospectors of Peace are not destined for the same fate. The availability of Peace is infinite and achievable for those who are willing. The conditions may not be straight forward, but they are surmountable. Some may deride and say it is folly, however the seeker will be undaunted. They have tasted the real riches and no naysayer will sway them. The support of other beings of peace is tangible and the saints and sages of the divine realm are ever present and cheering loudly for your inclusion in team Peace.
The journey is ours to undergo, the destination is inside and whilst the terrain may be filled with the potholes of fear and doubt, we will overcome.
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Jeannie Seely Continues 2016 with Opry, TV, Radio
and LIVE Performances
Grammy-award winning and country music legend Jeannie Seely will open up about her illustrious career as a recording artist, songwriter and Grand Ole Opry mainstay when she chats with Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame DJ and radio host, Keith Bilbrey on "Reflections," scheduled to air throughout the week of January 18.
"Reflections" is a weekly half-hour, interview series where Bilbrey leads one-on-one insightful interviews with country music's legendary artists. The series airs on Heartland TV at 8 /7c and Saturdays 4/3c. Viewers can also tune in to Blue Highways TV, Sky Angel Two, The Family Channel or AMG TV to watch. Check your local listings for channels and airtimes.
Bilbrey's long-time relationships with the iconic artists who are featured on "Reflections" translate into intimate and candid conversations with each guest. Click here to find your local channel.
The distinctive-voiced lady, referred to as "Miss Country Soul," has a full slate of appearances and live performances in 2016, including Country's Family Reunion Road Show with Bill Anderson and dates with Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Jimmy Fortune, David Frizzell and T.G. Sheppard.
Seely also recently guest hosted and performed on RFD-TV's top-rated variety show "Larry's Country Diner."
June 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Seely's first guest performance on the Grand Ole Opry. At that time her first hit, "Don't Touch Me" (recorded on March 12, 1966), was climbing the country music charts. In March 1967, she won a GRAMMY® Award for "Best Country Vocal Performance by a Female" for "Don't Touch Me." On September 16, 1967, Seely became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Along with dozens of accolades, including awards from Billboard, Cashbox and Record World, Seely has achieved No. 1 songs as a solo artist, as a duet partner and as a songwriter. Her deeply moving vocals earned her the nickname of "Miss Country Soul."
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The episode begins with Radha telling Ahilya about the zamindar's torture. She remembers the torture and cries. She says that she has taken my house from me and left me defenseless. Ahilya cries. Radha says that she will kill me. Ahilya says that you will get justice, all those who are afraid of her will say, Goddess Jagdamba is coming today, she will kill the asuras before leaving. She makes a promise to Radha. Khanderao says that I am still recovering from my injuries. Neema asks him to take medicine and get stronger. Khanderao says I don't want any drugs to win the match, I have faith in my abilities. Neema says that you can never beat me. Khanderao says bet, if I lose, I'll have medicine. They both fight. Khanderao falls down. Neema apologizes. Khanderao says that it is a game, all players are equal, you have won the bet. Neema asks if I'm going to get the medicine.
Khanderao says yes. Gunu ji comes and brings a shawl for Khanderao. He says you lost to Neema. Khanderao says it's a game, winning and losing goes on, did I say something wrong? Gunu ji says that you have lost time and time again to a fighter. Khanderao says that we should not win by position but by physical strength. Neema pours medicine into a glass. Radha says that I talked to the people of Patil, but it was no use. She remembers her husband and the other men killed. Ahilya asks Parvati to fix Radha in the slave quarters. Ahilya prayed to the goddess Aai. She says that we forget that the mentality of our own people is ruining us, thanks for helping us understand. Khanderao asks how can someone be angry, tell me. Gunu ji asks if I can ask you something. Khanderao says. Gunu ji asks him to think about taking her back to court. Khanderao says that Ahilya will decide on it.
Neema drank. Khanderao says that I will win the second round now, after I get this, I will get strength, try it. Gunu ji says no, this is real enjoyment. Khanderao says don't refuse, take it. Gunuji drinks. Khanderao tells him to drink more. Neema worries. Khanderao asks him to see that Gunu ji is feeling dizzy now. Neema asks what happened. Gunu ji says that I feel dizzy, tell me some antidote soon. Neema says that there is no antidote, you have to endure it. Khanderao says that his wonderful herb, Neema ji, you will also give this medicine to Gunu ji. Neema gives it to him. Khanderao asked Gunu ji to take it. He also takes the medicine and leaves. Gunu ji asks what is this. Neema says that once a person is affected, they get used to it. Khanderao examines the medicine. Ahilya comes and stops him. He says that I was cured after taking this medicine. She asks why you want this. She says it's a medicine. She says that Neema is not Vaidya, it is not right for you to trust her, it is not right to make a habit of any medicine. She says that I can't do this, the reason is that it's a secret. She asks what. He says it's okay, if you say I won't take this medicine again. He asks how you got here. She says that today we will have darshan of the Goddess. She goes. He sees the medicine.
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Q: Java EE6 Schedule Range I'm required to have a schedule that runs every 5 minutes from 10 am to 5:45pm, how do I do this with the @Schedule annotation?
So far, I'm limited to the @Schedule(hour=10-18;minute=*/5), but they insist I should have it until 5:45pm not 6pm.

A: As clearly stated in the documentation for @Schedule and @Schedules, you need to have two @Schedule annotations if you run two schedules - even if you don't like that fact.
Due to the cron-like limitations of having ranges only within individual elements (hours, minutes, seconds...), it's simply not posible to give that additional information of skipping the last two executions at *:50 and *:55 only at 5pm.
That said, you'd probably end up with something like
@Schedules({
   @Schedule(hour="10-16" minute="*/5"),
   @Schedule(hour="17" minute="0,5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45")
})

As you end up with schedule information into you sourcecode that way (even if it's in the form of an annotation) you could just as well run every five minutes and immediately return from the method if called after 5:49pm


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Advancing Black Canadians in the Workplace
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Leslie Woo
CEO, CivicAction
Nan DasGupta
Senior Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group
Knowledge, awareness, leadership, and accountability are helping Canadian organizations take concrete action to become more diverse, equitable, and resilient.
Ask non-racialized Canadians about anti-Black racism in Canada and they may tell you that it's old news or an American problem. However, Black Canadians will tell you that racism exists and that it's pervasive. "It's important to dispel the myth that we're impervious to racism here in Canada," says Leslie Woo, CEO of CivicAction, a non-profit civic engagement organization operating out of the Toronto and Hamilton area.
Examining the systemic racism of our workplace structures
This gap in understanding in non-Black or non-racialized individuals was one of the key drivers behind a recent report that CivicAction undertook in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report focuses on four areas — education, employment, health care, and policing — and identifies the problems while also identifying potential solutions.
The challenges and barriers that Black Canadians encounter in the workplace are vast and this isn't new data. "Black Canadians are nearly twice as likely to be unemployed than non-racialized Canadians," says Woo. "Data shows that 70–85% of open positions are filled through networking and relationships, but that Black Canadians are less networked. Amongst other findings, we also saw that Black Canadians earn $0.80 for every $1 earned by non-racialized Canadians, even when both groups have university degrees."
"There is a disconnect in what many Canadians want to believe and the lived reality that many Black people in Canada face. Our hope with this report is to spur more awareness and action to reduce systemic barriers facing Black people in Canada today," says Nan DasGupta, Senior Partner and Managing Director at BCG.
Black Canadians are nearly twice as likely to be unemployed than non-racialized Canadians.
Leslie Woo, CivicAction
Promising practices for better workplace cultures
The report also delves into solutions. "We did research with BCG on what we refer to as promising practices," says Woo, "identifying places where organizations were successfully able to address the structural barriers."
Organizations can take clear steps to expand diversity and improve their workplace culture. "Within job postings, shifting from degree-based criteria to skills-based criteria has an impact, especially for youth," says Woo. "Also, many resume-screening processes have been proven to disproportionately filter out Black applicants. There's a need to train hiring teams on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and on ways to overcome their unintentional biases. For instance, having diverse interview hiring panels helps to reduce the amount of implicit bias."
Woo also notes the importance of retaining Black employees and giving them the ability to succeed. Proper on-boarding practices and providing opportunities for mentorship and ongoing skills training are essential in supporting Black employees' career advancement.
A free tool that helps diversify your entry-level talent pool
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is going to be key to our Country's economic future. For example, as the second-largest employment zone in Canada, Peel Region has an important role to play in lifting our economy and people up, especially our future workforce.
A first step can be looking at your entry-level practices. CivicAction's free HireNext tool helps employers attract and retain diverse, young talent. Using HireNext, organizations assess their hiring practices and then receive three customized suggested actions to take. "We have also asked employers who've taken the assessment to make a further commitment with us to actually act on the recommendations, and in so doing they become a HireNext employer," says Woo. That list of employers who have made a public commitment is now over 50 organizations.
An employer's accountability to themselves or to CivicAction is a concrete way to sustain diversity practices and ensure measurable progress. "Change requires leadership and if you're trying to truly become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization, as a leader you must take bold steps and not just check boxes," says Woo.
Read CivicAction's report on anti-Black racism in Canada and take the online assessment to become a HireNext employer today.
Tania Amardeil, [email protected]
activism business success Diversity editorial employment human resources workplace environment youth


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«Чума заклинань» () — фентезійний роман американського письменника Брюса Корделла, виданий у грудні 2008 року.

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Після Чуми заклинань Рейдон Кейн виявляє, що у нього на тілі згоріло сапфірове татуювання, дивні надприродні сили, які допомагають йому боротися з відхиленими чудовиськами, такими як аболети, і що йому не вистачає одинадцяти років свого життя, які він провів у кришталі. За цей час його дочка померла, а дім зруйнований. Імперія зла, відома як Аболетичний суверенітет, активізувалася і має намір кинути світ до хаосу, використовуючи потужний артефакт, відомий як Серце мрій. Артефакт починає заражати слабкі уми викривленими мріями про владу, якщо вони служать аболетам, змушуючи корумпованих битися за Серце мрій і використовувати їх для своїх цілей. Рейдон шукає зброю, вироблену тими, хто боровся з Суверенітетом до нього. Настанови з покинутої споруди, створеної для спостереження та утримання первосвященика в'язня Суверенітету, змушують його шукати зброю в уражених чарами Чумних землях. Рейдон також шукає союзників, не вражених владою Суверенітету.

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Девід Креддок зазначив, що «"Чума заклинань" є чудовим доповненням до постійно розширеної бібліотеки "Забутих царств"». Інший рецензент заявив: «я рекомендую «Чуму заклинань» будь-якому читачеві».

Інший рецензент був критичнішим: «Якщо ви насправді не фанат підземель і драконів, я не думаю, що я дійсно можу порекомендувати «Чуму заклинань». Він ([роман]) може бути чимось справді хорошим, але це потенціал, який залишається в основному нерозкритим».

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Theogonia – dziewiąty album studyjny greckiego zespołu muzycznego Rotting Christ. Wydawnictwo ukazało się 22 stycznia 2007 roku nakładem wytwórni muzycznej Season of Mist. Nagrania zostały zarejestrowane jesienią 2006 roku w S.C.A. Studios w Atenach. Materiał był promowany teledyskami do utworów "Keravnos Kyvernitos" i "Enuma Elish", które wyreżyserował Bob Katsionis.

Tytuł albumu wywodzi się od "Theogonii", poematu poety starożytnej Grecji Hezjoda, w której opisał wizję narodzin bogów i początków istnienia świata. Tekstowo album również porusza tematykę greckiej mitologii, utwory zawierają wiele fragmentów w starogrece oraz łacinie.

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Opracowano na podstawie materiału źródłowego.

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Opracowano na podstawie materiału źródłowego.

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Albumy Rotting Christ
Albumy Season of Mist
Albumy muzyczne wydane w roku 2007


Barrow, Alaska is the farthest north inhabited place in North America and (to the best of my knowledge) either the farthest north or second farthest north continuously inhabited place in the world.
ability to duplicate their accent is a bit missing.
So why do we hear so little about the Kingdom of God—as proclaimed in the Bible—in modern Christianity?
The season is here for Ambassadors of Jesus Christ as never before to proclaim the message of the Kingdom we represent .The message of HOPE to this sick dying world. The very message Christ proclaimed. The very message for which the early church was persecuted. The very message that sent HER into hiding and eventually resulted in HER losing her identity to heathen religious customs.


Juan Guaidó is the president of the National Assembly, a body that is controlled by the opposition. On January 10 a new presidential term started and, as required by the Constitution, the president-elect had to be sworn-in in front of the National Assembly. However, Nicolás Maduro was "reelected" last May in a sham election that the leading opposition parties were prevented from contesting it. Thus, on January 10 most Western governments refused to recognize the legitimacy of Maduro and instead correctly deemed that the National Assembly remained the only legitimate body of the Venezuelan government. The Legislature invoked articles 233, 333 and 350 of the Constitution, declaring Maduro a "usurper." Article 233 states that given the permanent absence of the president, the president of the National Assembly would assume his/her duties until a new election is organized. Thus, Juan Guaidó didn't declare himself president. He was invested with such powers by the democratically elected National Assembly that followed the Constitution given the illegitimate reelection of Nicolás Maduro.
Not anymore. That was certainly the case back in 2013 when Hugo Chávez died, and Nicolás Maduro succeeded him in power. However, the economic meltdown and ensuing humanitarian crisis, plus the grotesque levels of corruption of the regime, have turned an overwhelming majority of Venezuelans against Maduro. Most polls indicate that over 80% of Venezuelans want Maduro gone. A recent survey indicates that 83% recognize Guaidó as the interim-president.
To have a war, both sides need to be armed. In the case of Venezuela, only one side—the government—has the guns. So far, Maduro has enjoyed the full support of the armed forces, the National Guard—which is responsible for brutally repressing protests—and the colectivos, which are armed thugs that terrorize the population on motorcycles with the assistance of the police and the National Guard. In previous instances of unrest, almost all the fatal victims have been civilians killed by the National Guard or the colectivos.
The coup took place years ago and it was carried out by Maduro with the active involvement of the Armed Forces. In 2017 Maduro installed a puppet Constituent Assembly subverting the requirements established in the Constitution. Since then, that Assembly has taken away all the powers of the legitimately-elected National Assembly. The Supreme Court is under such complete control of the regime that since 2005 it hasn't once ruled against the Executive. What the opposition is encouraging is for the Armed Forces to act in accordance to the Constitution.
It is a struggle between the Venezuelan people and their dictator. Even though the United States has played an important role in denouncing Maduro and imposing targeted sanctions on his regime, it is not the only country to recognize Guaidó as interim president. So far, the following countries have done so too: Canada, Australia, Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru, as well as the secretary general of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro. The European Union is on the verge of recognizing the legitimacy of Guaidó too. Thus, this is not a standoff between Washington and Caracas. It is a showdown between the Venezuelan people, who has the support of most Western democracies, and Maduro, who has the backing of several dictatorships and autocracies such as Russia, China, Cuba and Turkey.