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All of the above. We were also getting paid less than hospital nurses and nurses working in identical jobs in other Ontario cities. We lobbied for parity in pay, time off in lieu of pay when overtime maximums were reached. Increased inservice teaching and funding to attend educational courses and conferences.We have different unions representing teachers, police, government workers, auto workers, electricians etc.
If you managed to negotiate all that then all I can say is good job.Reva wrote: "We have different unions representing teachers, police, government workers, auto workers, electricians etc. "
We have those, too, for certain professions. But you can also found unions in any private company if you manage to get enough members to sign up (three people is enough). Czech republic is a post-communist country so we're kinda big on workers' rights. ;-)
Zuzana wrote: "If you managed to negotiate all that then all I can say is good job.Reva wrote: "We have different unions representing teachers, police, government workers, auto workers, electricians etc. "
We ..."
I know. My best friend is Czech. I travelled with her and spent 3 weeks in Prague about 10 years ago. We went during Prague Spring so I attended concerts daily. I got to know the transit system better than she did. I loved the city and got to meet many wonderful people.
I love how you two are plotting a bit of Novel Kingdom anarchy... :-)I am one step closer to finishing my first level of Everybody Lies, so put me down for one civet a week as well. Fingers crossed I can get it done by tomorrow and I can go civet hunting...
Can I check though - I am reading a book by Alev Lytle Croutier - would that work for an L spell it out, or a C? I am not sure which is her surname...
NancyHelen wrote: "Can I check though - I am reading a book by Alev Lytle Croutier - would that work for an L spell it out, or a C? I am not sure which is her surname..."I'd say C.
Reva wrote: "I know. My best friend is Czech. I travelled with her and spent 3 weeks in Prague about 10 years ago. We went during Prague Spring so I attended concerts daily. I got to know the transit system better than she did. I loved the city and got to meet many wonderful people. "That's great. I work in Prague and spend 5 days a week there. Funny thing is that while I like classical music I've never attended a Prague Spring concert. There's too much of a crowd for me. I prefer smaller events, e.g. Dvorak's Prague. Have you been to Stavovske Theatre while in Prague by any chance? Many tourists go there to see Mozart's Don Giovanni (it's the place where the opera had it's world premiere in 1787). If not and if you plan to come back one day definitely check it out. It's worth it.
NancyHelen wrote: "Can I check though - I am reading a book by Alev Lytle Croutier - would that work for an L spell it out, or a C? I am not sure which is her surname..."It's hard to tell. She's listed as Alev Croutier on Wikipedia. So Croutier is definitely her surname. But I have no idea whether Lytle is a middle name or her husband's name.
I attended concerts in St. Vitas Cathedral (organ concerto), Lobkowicz Palace and Several concerts the Basilica of St. George (Dvorak's Serenade for strings) at the Castle. They performed Smetana's Ma Vlast at the Municipal Hall. I attended concerts at Rudolfinum, and small venues about town. I saw Bartered Bride at the Opera House. I attended several concerts in the Mirror Hall of the Klementinum.
I loved sitting in outdoor cafés drinking coffee and reading. My friend Eva left me for a week to visit her childhood friend in Wiesbaden, and I managed on my own just fine. Needless to say I just loved Prague.
While I attended many Mozart concerts, I never made it out to the Estates Theatre.
NancyHelen wrote: "I love how you two are plotting a bit of Novel Kingdom anarchy... :-)I am one step closer to finishing my first level of Everybody Lies, so put me down for one civet a week as well. Fingers cross..."
Anything you can contribute is Very welcome. However don't waste Heal Potions to regain HP. If you level up however, that would be great. If not now, I'm sure there will be plenty of future opportunities given the devious nature of our Mods. :-)
Can we get an estimate to complete the beans? So far we have:Angel. ------ 7 Paper Civets per week
Catherine - 7 Paper Civets per week
Mary. ------ 7 Paper Civets per week
Reva. ------ 7 Paper Civets per week
Zuzana ---- 7 Paper Civets per week
NancyHelen-1 Paper Civet per week
Rebecca -- 1 Paper Civet per week
Tea - ------- 1 Paper Civet per week
Zee. ------- 1 Paper Civet per week
100/39= 2.56 weeks
With Theresa 7 Paper Civets per week
100/46= 2.17 weeks. Getting even better!!
With the intermittent help of other Heros, I'm sure we can bring this average down even more! Thanks everyone!
All help greatfully received. :-)
Reva wrote: "I attended concerts in St. Vitas Cathedral (organ concerto), Lobkowicz Palace and Several concerts the Basilica of St. George (Dvorak's Serenade for strings) at the Castle. They performed Smetan..."
Sounds like you had a great time, Reva. BTW I love Bartered Bride (my 2nd favourite Czech opera right after Dvorak's Rusalka). Janacek might be all the rage in the world but Smetana is the most beloved composer among the Czechs.
Reva wrote: "Can we get an estimate to complete the beans? So far we have:
Angel. ------ 7 Paper Civets per week
Catherine - 7 Paper Civets per week
Mary. ------ 7 Paper Civets per week
Reva. ------ 7 Pape..."
Thanks for keeping track of the civet hunt. Keeps us all focused on the goal - getting cure for our pets. :)
Since the Caravan isn't coming and the Tavern IS open:Is anyone interested in participating in a BARTER ONLY (no gold) Book Trading Fair with the express purpose of helping Heros increase the attack of Swords and Staffs? This will enable all of us to lift plagues and other maladies foisted upon our Heros faster.
I'd appreciate comments.
Reva, I consulted my tote, and it currently contains only two books I can part with. The rest of the books was read with specific quests in mind and I would hate to lose them.If we're aiming at increasing APs of our weapons then:
I have a 200+ and a 400+ book and I'm looking to swap them for #2, #6 or #10 books.
Yeah, unfortunately I really can't part with anything I have in my tote or anything I'm reading soon. I just don't read fast enough to trade things away. Sorry!
Zuzana wrote: "Reva, I consulted my tote, and it currently contains only two books I can part with. The rest was read with specific quests in mind and I would hate to lose them.If we're aiming at increasing APs..."
I'm in need of two 500 page books to up my sword but I'm in no hurry. I can give you #2 and #6 but I'm looking for #10 myself. I have lots of series books #1-8
Kelly what do we do when there is conflicting series orders. I just read a book which I thought was #10-- turns out it was #8. So I then went to find #10 in the library except that they list it as # 12!
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Beers all round! I have wrestled mightily with the ferocious green dragon and smote him!
*drinks beer, collapses under table, content if still slightly smoking from the fight*
Reva, thanks for the offer but I don't have any 500+ books and I'm afraid I don't have any planned in foreseeable future. So I need to pass. Sorry.You see, I have my staff books planned in the range from 200+ to 400+ books. So to read any book with more than 500 pages for the purpose of swaping them would take me more time than actually reading my pre-planned staff books.
Come to think of it I read only one really long book this year and it was to get my horse (600+ pages).
EDIT: That's why my sword is still only level 3. ;)
Congrats, Catherine!! :DHow many healing potions did it cost you? And when do you plan to take on the red dragon (as it is the next logical choice)?
EDIT: Now you're recuperating here in the tavern, have a beer and when you're feeling better look into your tote and tell us whether you have any spare books to swap in Reva's Book Trading Fair. ;-)
Zuzana wrote: "Reva, I consulted my tote, and it currently contains only two books I can part with. The rest of the books was read with specific quests in mind and I would hate to lose them.If we're aiming at i..."
I have a #2 book, would either of your books fulfill these requirements?
To make the extract read a book on the list of crush books.
or
Read a book where a large part of it takes place at sea.
or
Read 1 book from the list of banned books for burning.
Guys I just floated the idea to see if there's any interest. If not, no worries.I had in mind those once per weekers to see if we could up their hit frequency. I'm willing to give away books to those that would make a difference.
I'm in need of a series book 7 but only have #1, #2 series books, 100 pg book, 371 pg book
Congrats on your Green Catherine. Well done. :-)
Reva wrote: "Kelly what do we do when there is conflicting series orders. I just read a book which I thought was #10-- turns out it was #8. So I then went to find #10 in the library except that they list it as ..."I use Goodreads. When there are two series orders available, usually chronological and publication ones, I use either of them. If I can't find it on GR I go first to Wiki and then I look for it elsewhere on the net (I start with author's official page).
Catherine wrote: "*totters in, very bedraggled*Beers all round! I have wrestled mightily with the ferocious green dragon and smote him!
*drinks beer, collapses under table, content if still slightly smoking from..."
Congrats Catherine!! I am soooo close, this plague put a damper on my dragon killing!
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How many healing potions did it cost you? And when do you plan to take on the red dragon (as it is the next logical choice)?
EDIT: Now you're recuperating here in the tav..."
A heal & a major heal, so not too bad. Now trying to work out how I can get 32exp points before Weds (when my damage potion runs out), so I can get full heal & tackle the red.
Teresa wrote: "... To make the extract read a book on the list of crush books."Only if a spell-induced crush counts. You see one of my books is A Midsummer Night's Dream. ;)
But it won't work because the crush book has to be on the linked list. BTW that list is dreadful. If you look closely the majority of books were added either by one or two people only (and most of them are exceptionaly trashy - books not people XD).
That list really is horrible lol Like none of those books look even remotely decent/it's ridiculously short. I'm sort of dreading having to get through that one.
Teresa here's a #7 for you with my compliments. That should allow you to one shot civets and get you daily exp pts. # 7. Rebel's Bargain by Annie West 192 pages Read: 13 / 4 /2015 (Jan. 1, 2014) char: Orsino &Poppy
Catherine wrote: "A heal & a major heal, so not too bad. Now trying to work out how I can get 32exp points before Weds (when my damage potion runs out), so I can get full heal & tackle the red. ."32 XP?! I hope your tote is stuffed to the full if you are to pull it off.
Cait wrote: "That list really is horrible lol Like none of those books look even remotely decent/it's ridiculously short. I'm sort of dreading having to get through that one."Yeah, as I was going through that list I was quietly sinking into despair. Thankfully on page 7 or so I came across The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I was curious about all the hype so I checked it out and I liked it. Pretty decent for a YA book - reminded me slightly of Looking for Alaska.
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no. but I am an optimistic fool!
Reva wrote: "Teresa here's a #7 for you with my compliments. That should allow you to one shot civets and get you daily exp pts. # 7. Rebel's Bargain by Annie West 192 pages R..."
THANK YOU REVA!!!!
I can now Kill Civets!!!
Zuzana wrote: "Teresa wrote: "... To make the extract read a book on the list of crush books."Only if a spell-induced crush counts. You see one of my books is A Midsummer Night's Dream. ;)
But it w..."
I found a book to read on that list, which I actually want to read, it just had fallen by the way side. I am going to read it now though as I need that potion. Once I have said potion, I will be able to tackle three dragons...mwahaaa!!!
This is the up to date estimate to complete the beans:Angel. -------7 Paper Civets per week
Catherine ---7 Paper Civets per week
Mary. ------- 7 Paper Civets per week
Reva. ------- 7 Paper Civets per week
Theresa ------7 Paper Civets per week
Zuzana ----- 7 Paper Civets per week
Cait---------- 1 Paper Civet per week
NancyHelen-1 Paper Civet per week
Rebecca --- 1 Paper Civet per week
Tea - -------- 1 Paper Civet per week
Zee. -------- 1 Paper Civet per week
100/47= 2.12 weeks. Getting even better!!
With the intermittent help of other Heros, I'm sure we can bring this average down even more! Thanks everyone!
All help greatfully received. :-)
Catherine - Congrats on the dragon kill!
FYI, after a weekend of furious reading, I've upgraded my staff to level 8 and can now join the daily civet hunt.
Reva wrote: "This is the up to date estimate to complete the beans:Angel. -------7 Paper Civets per week
Catherine ---7 Paper Civets per week
Mary. ------- 7 Paper Civets per week
Reva. ------- 7 Paper Civ..."
Hi Reva! not to be picky but my name doesn't have an H in it :)
Teresa, I feel your pain. I usually mysteriously aquire a second n in my name. The number of times I was called Zuzanna, or Suzanna. ;)Last month I was asked if I picked my Goodreads name from Daughter of Smoke & Bone. And I was like : No, it's actually my name, my parents gave it to me. ;) XD
I stand corrected. This is the up to date estimate to complete the beans:
Angel. -------7 Paper Civets per week
Catherine ---7 Paper Civets per week
Diane. -------7 Paper Civets per week
Mary. ------- 7 Paper Civets per week
Reva. ------- 7 Paper Civets per week
Teresa ------7 Paper Civets per week
Zuzana ----- 7 Paper Civets per week
Cait---------- 1 Paper Civet per week
NancyHelen-1 Paper Civet per week
Rebecca --- 1 Paper Civet per week
Tea - -------- 1 Paper Civet per week
Zee. -------- 1 Paper Civet per week
100/54= 1.85 weeks. Getting even better!!
With the intermittent help of other Heros, I'm sure we can bring this average down even more! Thanks everyone!
All help greatfully received. :-)
if you take into account we are 32 civets down, there is only 1.26 weeks to go!!
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BTW Here unions in big companies represent all workers not just their members so whatever benefits they manage to negotiate apply for all the employees.