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19-02-2012 11:10 Bogart's "Money To Burn" the new single from the new album "Listen" coming soon! © 2011 Halo Digital Records

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19-02-2012 13:20 THANK YOU WHITNEY HOUSTON! this(DIGIAL DRUG) and oprah wenfrey On (OWN) LAST InTERVIEW.Girl do u Know your LOVED!!?

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19-02-2012 15:43 Pinterest has found favor with e-commerce retailers, many of which have added its "Pin it" button to their websites, but also become the subject of blogosphere chatter over use of affiliate marketing. Sarah Needleman has details on The News Hub.

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by Andrew Shipley

Andrew Shipley, ATL Isle of Man Branch Secretary says the news about cuts across the education service are a real blow to all involved in education and fly in the face of the high regard we supposedly put on it in the Isle of Man.  “The Department of Education and Children is in an impossible position. Statutory provision must be maintained and for cuts to be made the axe has to fall on non-statutory areas which include the library services, pre-school provision and the Primary Modern Languages.  It is now up to politicians to show some leadership and resolve, to say no and reverse these decisions”.  The ATL recognises that cuts have to be made but there are other areas, which have less of a social impact.  “Staff are devastated by the decisions that have been made and the ATL echoes the IOMTUC call that “if government has any social conscience at all, it will stop proposing cuts in inappropriate areas of public spending””.

“Instead of cutting the pre-school services, these should be extended to enable the economically active population to get on with the jobs that bring income to the island”.  “These cuts will disproportionately hit women, the vulnerable and the less well off”.  “Aspects of education, such as playing an instrument will become the preserve of those who can pay”.
The ATL is concerned, not only for the immediate future but also in the long term.  “While politicians may see the difficulties we face now, the longer term implications of their decisions need to be considered.  What will the effect be when these children, affected by the closure of nurseries, get to secondary school?  How will reducing the staffing at “Health Education” affect the physical and sexual health of our young people, and what cost will there then be to health and social care budgets?  Can we truly say that we aspire to be a global player when we cut back on provision for modern foreign languages?  What does the decision about the libraries say about us as a civilised country and the high regard we should have for the written word?  “Possibly another body can show some leadership and take on responsibility for the library service instead of it being a government funded service?”

The English coalition government recognises the importance of nursery education and in spite of massive budget problems has found the money to extend provision to 15 hours per week, while we are reducing our publically funded provision.  The ATL calls on the Government to find the money, delay the changes, look at the issues carefully and thoroughly and make appropriate provisions so that if changes have to come in they can be properly managed without the uncertainty and angst that is faced at present.

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ATL Press Release – Review Cuts to Education

by Richard Parslow

AN officer who has played a pivotal role in maintaining a stable industrial relations climate in the Isle of Man is set to step down from his post in April.

Senior Industrial Relations Officer Ian Cochrane is retiring after 15 years of providing impartial advice to local employers, employees and trade unions.

Mr Cochrane, who joined the Manx Industrial Relations Service (MIRS) in November 1996 from ACAS in the UK, has been instrumental in resolving a number of high-profile and complex employment-related issues.
The search is now on to appoint a successor to continue the wide-ranging remit of the independent, Government-funded service.

The organisation’s main objectives include promoting a clear and practical understanding of legislation, encouraging a non-adversarial approach, and offering conciliation on complaints to the Employment Tribunal
Mr Cochrane says he can look back on his career with a great deal of satisfaction after overseeing a period of significant change for MIRS in terms of increased workload and public expectation.

‘The role is all about helping people to avoid problems and confrontations by finding a solution to their issues. One of the most important aspects is to remain impartial in challenging situations, as building up the trust of the parties involved is crucial,’ he commented.

Mr Cochrane, who works alongside Deputy Industrial Relations Officer Julie Bradley, added: ‘I’ve very much enjoyed working for MIRS and believe it is a well-respected element of the employment services provided in the Isle of Man.’
Chief Secretary Will Greenhow said: ‘I’d like to wish Ian a very happy retirement and place on record my thanks for his commitment and dedicated service over the past 15 years.’

The post of Industrial Relations Officer is currently being advertised and the closing date for applications is Friday, March 2.

Further information is available at http://www.gov.im/cso/publicappointments/employment.xml

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