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Jamaican Proverbs and their Meaning Proverbs: Wen pikinny lkkle, dem tengle yu kloze; wen dem big, dem tengle yu haat. Translation: When chilnren are little they tangle your clothes; when they get older, they tangle your heart. Meaning: The pressures brought o bear on parents when their children are small generally relate to the basic needs of life such as food, clothing and shelter. When they get older, however, some offspring cause their parents much heartache because of their waywardness. |
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IAAP Article
Extinguish Burnout I always used to think that burnout happened when you worked too hard for too long without any respite. It was the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that resulted. In the past, we’ve all experienced bouts of burnout that might have been cyclic, seasonal, or occasional. But lately, many of us have been living with it daily. With the downturn in the economy, companies have cut back on staff, funding, and resources to support all the work that needs to be done. In fact, as we struggle with having less, we’re being asked to do more. It’s like the wicked stepsisters in Cinderella. We’re trying to stuff a big foot into a tiny shoe and then being frustrated and surprised when it doesn’t fit. Read more.
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Did you know that this year is the International Year of Cooperatives. Read more. |
| Did you know that this is the Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020). Join the call for safety on our roads. Visit the National Road Safety Council's website for more information. |
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