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- Biden administration to deport Haitians in Del Rio, Texas
- Weekend Discussion – September 18, 2021
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 User Guide – TechCrunch
- National Grid employees volunteer at Frear Park for the day of service – troyrecord
- Are we in a simulation? Well the scientists just built one
- Civilians killed in US drone attack on August 29 unrelated to ISIS-K – Pentagon
- How my job search forced me to catch up with tech
- South Korean government sees tech companies as the new chaebol
- Listening to your teenager can make all the difference
- Repair Revolution: Disrupting the Auto Repair Industry with Radical Transparency
| Biden administration to deport Haitians in Del Rio, Texas Posted: 18 Sep 2021 09:03 PM PDT This week, the United States resumed deportation flights to Haiti under the public health order. On Wednesday, immigration and customs services repatriated around 90 Haitians. Among those deported were families with young children, according to the Haitian Bridge Alliance, a rights group, which also said they had been deported under Title 42. Many Haitian families said they were afraid and are not being deported, the official said. ICE Air uses chartered planes which have the capacity to carry approximately 135 people. The Defense Ministry is also expected to provide planes to transfer migrants to other border crossings to reduce overcrowding in Del Rio. ICE transported migrants from Laughlin Air Force Base to Del Rio in El Paso, Tucson and San Diego for processing. In recent months, the administration has stepped up deportation flights to Mexico, Central and South America. In August, there were 99 probable withdrawal flights compared to 46 in July and 35 in June, according to Tom Cartwright, who tracks ICE Air flights for Witness at the Border, an advocacy group. Haitians make up a small share of border workers, around 4 percent of migrants encountered by border officials in August, eclipsed by Central Americans and Mexicans. But their numbers have swelled in recent months. Nearly 28,000 Haitians have been intercepted by border patrol along the US-Mexico border during the current fiscal year, which ends September 30, compared to 4,395 in 2020 and 2,046 in 2019. of 28,000, less than 4,000 were transformed. under the public health rule, according to the most recent border data, which covers arrests through the end of August. Despite the public health measure, along some stretches of the border, the United States has not deported migrant families with young children because Mexico refused to accept them. And on some days Mexicans tell border officials their shelters are at full capacity and can only accommodate a certain number of migrants. |
| Weekend Discussion – September 18, 2021 Posted: 18 Sep 2021 05:30 PM PDT Good evening, guys. It’s Saturday night, which means it’s time for an edition of Weekend Discussion. Let’s dive in. No rainy days on my God of War hypeIt’s a beautiful Saturday here in Chicago and I thought I would talk a bit about last week’s God of War drama Ragnarok revealed during Playstation Showcase and why I’m happy to see support for a new character despite the opponents. We may be approaching a Ragnarok on social media thanks to Angrboða’s absurd backlashWhile Thor’s design has garnered a ton of mainstream attention, there has also been some scathing and downright racist speeches about the design of Angrboða or Angrboda, also known as “The Mother of Monsters. “in the Nordic tradition. She is considered the housewife of our co-protagonist, Loki, aka BOY in these stories. I was very happy and surprised to see a black woman being part of this world; a world that frankly the majority of me and my black gamer friends pretty much accepted as being very white. It’s a bit ironic considering that Kratos has been voiced by two black men for over 15 years now. Christopher Judge (Stargate – SG1) and Terrence C. Carson (Living Single) respectfully. It’s good that we finally have more diversity in the crucial roles of the story. Well, at least I hope its role is crucial. Considering the source material, I think there’s going to be a ton of fun to be had with this character and his interactions with Atreus. We might even have times when she will teach him new abilities. One thing that needs to be emphasized and that has been praised by the majority of black women in the industry that I follow is the level of intricate hair detail applied to it. Every part of her hair looks made individually and unique, which is impressive and shows the team at Santa Monica Studios put a lot of effort into getting every aspect of this character right. There are definitely new advancements here and it highlights the missed opportunities to include more black and brown faces in other games. Plus, for those of you who don’t know, Laya DeLeon Hayes is already a teenage legend in many family homes as the voice of Doc McStuffins on the Disney Jr. bond with your little ones. Okay, maybe not during the brutally violent action scenes but you know … the other stuff. Despite this backlash from the internet, which is once again loud and bogus, there are encouraging comments from the staff at Sony Santa Monica Studios. Matt Sophos, a writer for God of War Ragnarok, took to Twitter to address things directly.
Matt goes on to point out that there were some creative liberties taken with the characters in the original 2018 game, like giving one dwarf a Texan accent or making another a gray-toned germaphobe. But he also mentions that they are making their own history and that there is no outside pressure to be more politically correct or "awake".
The God of War Ragnarok team craft the narrative they want and do it in a way that is independent of reliance on Norse mythology as their sole source of inspiration. I think that’s what makes me excited to see where the end of this saga takes us. If you have an opinion on the situation, join the discussion in the comments below. I would love to hear what you all think about it. And now … look straight into the chaos known as the internetI’m not going to lie, it makes me a little hungry.
Someone understands that this Sentinel costs almost as much as a small child.
The Met Gala was a source of jaw-dropping fashion, Nicki Minaj, and weird neon babies.
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Since football is back I have to throw this one out because the internet still has receipts.
Nicki Minaj got grilled on social media for the terrible shots taken, but she also put her cousin’s friend on mute.
Finally, I want to show some love at the Game Devs of Color Expo which is taking place next week September 24-27 and you can still get tickets! Show them your support and look for some of the projects and panels coming from this group of talented individuals.
Weekend atmosphereSummer starts to fade into the sunset as we head into a new fall, which is my favorite time of year to be honest. Here’s some of what I hiked this weekend while I can still roll the windows down. |
| TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 User Guide – TechCrunch Posted: 18 Sep 2021 01:16 PM PDT TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 is approaching in just three days. Here’s your handy guide to everything you can expect from Disrupt. While the main show kicks off on Tuesday the 21st, there will be a few previews and extras on Monday. Be sure to tune in to Hopin before noon on Monday to see it all, including a special series of quick networking sessions, where one participant from each session will be selected to receive a limited edition TechCrunch Disrupt Loot Bag. All sessions are in Pacific Standard Time. Monday, September 20 – Networking sessions
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| National Grid employees volunteer at Frear Park for the day of service – troyrecord Posted: 18 Sep 2021 12:05 PM PDT TROY, NY – More than 1,000 National Grid employees statewide attended the company day of service. Participating employees chose a place to spend the day volunteering and giving back to the community. Locally, more than 20 employees gathered at Frear Park for a day of outdoor work in partnership with the Frear Park Conservancy. "We have the best that National Grid has to offer here today," Brian Sano, Conservancy president and National Grid employee, told the volunteer crowd at the start of the day. After going through the projects on today’s to-do list, Sano asked the volunteers to divide into groups and put together the tools they would need for their work. The volunteers quickly dispersed to their work areas across the park. The day’s work was chosen to take advantage of the various skills provided by the volunteers. "We’ve struggled to recruit volunteers with COVID, so this is a huge opportunity for us," Sano said. "We wanted to make sure there were projects that matched everyone’s comfort level. It is important work. The work included the upkeep and maintenance of signage and a map kiosk, the restoration of sections of trails damaged by erosion, the construction of bog bridges to ensure the safety of hikers in the most difficult parts. mudder of a trail and removing overgrowth so trails can be more easily walked. Sano visited every workplace regularly, delivering supplies and answering questions. The National Grid Day of Service is part of the company’s "Project C", an initiative designed to build community engagement. According to a recently published article, the goal of Project C is to: • Connect our communities to clean and sustainable energy. • Take care of our neighborhoods and their revitalization. • Respond with compassion to the challenges our clients face, including environmental justice and social equity. • Create the workforce that will help build New York’s clean energy delivery system. • Collaborate with our customers, community partners, stakeholders and many more to deliver a clean, just, resilient and affordable energy future. As the volunteers worked together throughout the day, another "C" became evident: camaraderie. Everyone was in a good mood as they built, dug, carved and painted. They had all chosen Frear Park as their work site from a list of possible locations, so they were happy to be there. “I drive around here every day, how could I not help out in my own garden?” Commented Deb Melsom. “I work from home, so it’s also a good opportunity for me to go out and be around people.” "I was delighted to see the number of people who wanted to be here today," said Sano. "It’s not every day that a large organization asks for help. "It’s a great opportunity for us," said Clare Dunn. “Someone passed by while we were working on the traffic signs and thanked us for our efforts.” "It’s great to give back to the community," added Dave Lammon. Melsom felt that an important part of the service day and Project C was the visibility she created. "A lot of people think National Grid is this big, bad, bad company. We’re not – we’re like you, "she commented. "It’s important that others see us doing this. Maybe they will be inspired to do it too. “       |
| Are we in a simulation? Well the scientists just built one Posted: 18 Sep 2021 12:00 PM PDT RT released this video clip, titled “Are we in a simulation?” Well, scientists just built one “- below is their description.
Do you have a comment ? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note that comments are moderated before publication. In this story: TikTokTikTok, known in China as Douyin, is a Chinese video-sharing social network service owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based internet technology company founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming. It is used to create short 3-15 second music, lip-syncing, dance, comedy and talent videos, and 3-60 second short looping videos. ByteDance launched Douyin for the Chinese market in September 2016. Later, TikTok launched in 2017 for iOS and Android in most markets outside of mainland China; However, it only became available worldwide, including the United States, after merging with another Chinese social media service, Musical.ly, on August 2, 2018. Download #Announcement3 recent items: TikTok |
| Civilians killed in US drone attack on August 29 unrelated to ISIS-K – Pentagon Posted: 18 Sep 2021 04:30 AM PDT RT released this video clip, titled “Civilians Killed in US Drone Attack on August 29 Not Linked to ISIS-K – Pentagon” – below their description.
Do you have a comment ? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note that comments are moderated before publication. In this story: TikTokTikTok, known in China as Douyin, is a Chinese video-sharing social network service owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based internet technology company founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming. It is used to create short 3-15 second music, lip-syncing, dance, comedy and talent videos, and 3-60 second short looping videos. ByteDance launched Douyin for the Chinese market in September 2016. Later, TikTok launched in 2017 for iOS and Android in most markets outside of mainland China; However, it only became available worldwide, including the United States, after merging with another Chinese social media service, Musical.ly, on August 2, 2018. Download #Announcement3 recent items: TikTok |
| How my job search forced me to catch up with tech Posted: 18 Sep 2021 04:00 AM PDT After working in the entertainment industry for 25 years and taking a Covid-forced break from looking for work, I recently started looking for stable employment. The Indeed job site reports that the average duration of a job search is 20 weeks. I am now about a quarter of the way through these 5 months. The first step I took in my new job search was to have coffee with a friend who had just completed their own successful job search. During the two hours we spent together, I took a few pages of notes. I’ve learned (or been reminded of) that a computer scan is the first step that occurs after you submit a resume when applying for a job. You may already know this, but here are a few more tips I learned. Make sure your CV is worthy of being scanned First of all, when you apply for a job online, as most of us do now, a computer reads your resume before human eyes see it. An automated software called an Applicant Tracking System scans your resume for keywords related to the position you’re applying for. The system scans resumes to find the one that best matches a position. It is essential that your CV contains appropriate buzzwords and that it is professionally written. This can be a difficult task, especially if you are trying to change careers or fields. In my case, I took my friend’s advice and used a curriculum vitae writing and revision service. They redesigned my CV to make it as technologically friendly as possible without sacrificing readability. Since my background is in marketing, my resume now includes keywords for this industry. My CV is also better formatted. The service is chargeable and the package I chose included a resume redesign, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile update. There are many options for additional companies that provide these services; even LinkedIn offers them. The process of getting my resume, cover letter, and updated LinkedIn profile took about a week. Once the documents were in hand, I took advantage of another service post my resume on multiple job boards, especially the ones I might have missed if I had to do everything on my own. Again, I would have spent hours doing what this service is set up for quickly. Using it, my resume was posted on 50 career sites. Of course, you don’t have to spend any money to do this, but it helped broaden my search. LinkedIn is your friend Many, if not most, recruiting companies rely on LinkedIn to learn about and connect with candidates. You really have to have a profile. A free account is fine, but the premium tier offers features like direct messaging to recruiters, interview prep tools, and candidate information so you can see how you stack up against other candidates. Employers will likely be looking to see if you have a page. They will want to read your employment story. Yes this is a social media site so yes engagement is key. Participate by commenting on other people’s posts, posting your own stories, or writing an article relevant to your industry, knowledge or experience. Plus, join and participate in professional groups related to your field. This social media networking is an important aspect of your job search. Also use the platform’s recommendation feature. This allows others (former employers or co-workers) to recommend you. For good karma at work, you should also recommend people you know. And while you’re on LinkedIn, don’t forget that there are other sites as well. Monster, Indeed, Glassdoor and FlexJob are just a few. (The AARP also has a job search page available to its members.) Social media can help too While LinkedIn deserves its own mention, other social media platforms are helpful as well. Pay close attention to how you use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any other social media platform where you are present. Are there any friends or acquaintances who are doing something that you would like to do? Could you ask them for benchmarks? Is there a favorite brand, company or business that you follow? Maybe they will mention the positions they have opened. Watch for other people’s posts. There might be a potential job or a good job idea that arises. And join groups that could lead you to your next job. Draw closer to your past Then start contacting people you know. You want to let people know that you are looking for a job. Like I did when I met my friend for coffee, approach family, friends, former employers, work friends, and business associates. Talk to them where they live, whether it’s on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. June Smith, Head of Production Human Resources at Entertainment One, says of networking: "Never underestimate the power of networking. Yes, use the technology, because that’s how the world works now. go to your LinkedIn profile to see if you have any employee connections at that company. If you have a mutual relationship, contact these people and ask them to introduce you. Subscribe to newsletters and alerts Another way to stay on top of the job search process is to take advantage of newsletters and alerts. Is there a company you would really like to work for? Many of them have newsletters or job alerts on their recruiting portals where you can sign up. You will receive a periodic alert or email with their current vacancies. Plus, you can sign up for Google Alerts for specific job titles or companies, or LinkedIn Alerts for the industry you want to work in and the companies you would like to work in. For example, my background is in entertainment marketing, so I created a “marketing” job alert on LinkedIn. Maybe you would like to work at Netflix? Set up a job alert for the company on your LinkedIn profile. You will be informed of any new position as soon as it becomes available. Recycle, if necessary Even though my job search involves marketing, I’ve noticed on several occasions that many companies are looking for candidates who are experienced with Salesforce (listed under Desired Skills). I was new to the technology so I used Google to educate myself and then signed up for a class to practice. When you begin the application process, consider a simple refresher training if that will increase your chances. Google or LinkedIn should be able to help you find these courses. You may not want to go all out for a certification or other type of degree research program, but familiarity with a in-demand tool or platform in your field can set you apart from other applicants. Online interviews If a company decides (based on your online application) that they want to interview you, it will more than likely be an online interview conducted from your home computer. (Especially now, given the ongoing Covid shutdowns.) A few tips: Always be serious, dress professionally, check the background and lighting that will appear on a Zoom call, close the door to the room you are in, or find a way to prevent pets and children from interrupting you. Michael Bridges, who recently completed a successful job search and is now Director of Development at Parks California, offers some interview tips: "Think of the job interview as if you had been hired for the actual position. Post-Covid, many businesses will continue to use Zoom in their day-to-day business activities. How you present yourself in a Zoom interview will be a good indicator of who you will be as an employee if they hire you. You have to show them who you are as a colleague from the first interview. “ |
| South Korean government sees tech companies as the new chaebol Posted: 18 Sep 2021 01:08 AM PDT A SOME MONTHS A few years ago, Kim Beom-su looked like the face of responsible capitalism in South Korea. In March, the billionaire founder of Kakao, which runs the country’s most popular messaging app and many other digital services, pledged to donate half his fortune to charity, the second Korean tycoon to make the pledge. . Now he is making the headlines for less healthful reasons. Antitrust officials have reportedly set their sights on his private holding company for allegedly failing to properly report on its shareholders and affiliates. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on ios Where Android. The apparent movement against the founder of Kakao is the latest salute in an ongoing battle. Like their American and Chinese counterparts, South Korean tech giants have come under intense scrutiny. Officials fear that as companies like Naver, which started out as a search engine, and Kakao have spread to everything from rideshare to personal finance, they have resumed bad habits of chaebol. These sprawling conglomerates have helped make South Korea rich and continue to dominate its economy. But they are known for their obscure governance structures, oligopolistic business practices, and close ties to the political elite. In recent weeks, politicians have stepped up the rhetoric. "Kakao has gone from a symbol of growth and innovation to a symbol of ancient greed," Song Young-gil, leader of the ruling Minjoo party, told the National Assembly this month. “We will find a way to stop its rapid expansion and help it coexist with small business owners,” he warned. On the same day, regulators ruled that some financial services offered by Kakao and Naver violated consumer protection laws because the platforms were not registered as intermediaries. Both companies will now have to comply with brokerage regulations. Frightened investors ditched Kakao and Naver shares, reducing their combined market value by a tenth, or $ 11 billion, by one. Korean trustbusters, for their part, are investigating allegations that the Kakao taxi service promotes its own more expensive taxis. They want e-commerce platforms to make appropriate contracts with third-party sellers and specify the commissions they receive. In August, Coupang, the country’s largest e-commerce company, was fined 3.3 billion won ($ 2.8 million) for pushing its suppliers to lower their prices. South Korea’s largely unregulated crypto exchanges will need to register as legal trading platforms. Techlash isn’t just limited to home tech darlings. On September 14, regulators fined Google $ 177 million for failing to allow versions of its Android operating system to be installed on locally manufactured smartphones. And last month, South Korea became the first country to force Apple and Google to accept alternative payment systems in their app stores. App developers like Epic Games, which lost to Apple in America on September 10, hailed the move. The maker of “Fortnite” invoked South Korean law in an attempt to restore its app to Apple’s App Store, from where it was started for breaking rules prohibiting such payments through the app. Apple refused. Lim Jung-wook, a venture capitalist, applauds the government’s instinct to protect consumers and small suppliers. But he believes tougher rules won’t do much to limit the power of tech companies in the long run. "The services of these companies are too convenient for them not to continue to grow. However, in the face of falling stock prices, Korean companies have started to react. On September 14, Kakao announced a new 300 billion won fund to help small suppliers and vowed to cut new services such as flower delivery that compete with family businesses. Mr Kim vowed that the company would “throw away” its old growth model and replace it with one that promotes “social responsibility.” Coupang chose a more combative approach. He insists that his platform has made it easier for small businesses to get their products to consumers. And he’s appealing the antitrust fine, saying the sanction serves to protect chaebol such as LG, who filed the complaint. ■ For a more expert analysis of the biggest stories in economics, business and markets, sign up for Money Talks, our weekly newsletter. This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the title “The Other Techlash” This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Listening to your teenager can make all the difference Posted: 17 Sep 2021 07:00 PM PDT When news broke that local law enforcement was investigating a triple murder they suspected was committed by a 15-year-old boy, the first thought on many people’s minds was simply, “Why? “ As these agencies continue to learn more about William Quince Colburn III and try to understand why he was forced to kill his father, mother, sister – and ultimately himself – questions of sanity will arise. It is not known if Colburn had a diagnosed mental illness. However, it is undeniable that over the past year and a half, even children and teens who had never shown signs of mental strain before are feeling stressed. Family counseling serviceMaria Graciano’s director of clinical programs said one of the most important things a parent or adult can do is listen. Listen to the kids and teens talk about their day and who messed up in school. And it’s just as important to listen when they’re not talking. Graciano said a great sign of a teenager or child in crisis is silence. Rolling your eyes is normal. Responding is normal. No affect or interaction at all is not. "It’s so important for them to say something," she said. “As long as they say something. Like that when they talk, let’s listen.” Graciano said that as parents it is instinctive to try to solve a problem or to minimize the problem in order to try and make children feel better. "I think that’s our reaction to the kids, ‘You’ll be fine, man,'” she said. "I knew, and I know, exactly what you’re going through, and you’ll be fine. “”. When, in most cases, she says, they’re just trying to be heard. “I think that answer needs to be changed to ‘Hey man, I know this is tough and I’m here for you,'” she said. "Instead of ‘it’s going to be fine’ what I think isn’t what they want to hear anyway, it’s just, ‘I’m here for you and I get it. I understand that it is really difficult for you. “ COVID-19 has dramatically altered what is already a difficult development era. Before, teenagers’ biggest concerns were going to football games and going out with friends – getting to a good college. Now, the new coronavirus has caused anxiety in some, and others are wondering if they will even be there to see the university, Graciano said. “We are talking about this issue of mortality at a very young age from COVID, and before there was none,” she said. “Are my parents going to be around?” Is anyone going to die from this thing? I have had a few kids who have shared with me in my office “I hate COVID”, and I understand why, don’t I? Because we took it away from them. “ Isolation at the height of the pandemic in 2020 has forced teens to stay home, cutting off their ability to socialize with friends and reducing their world to four walls. "You don’t have your own space and you can’t go out and do other things, and you can’t go out and explore the world," she said. "Yes, it caused some problems because there is this feeling of ‘I have nowhere to go.’ It is very stressful having to do everything at home. The deputy chief of the San Patricio County Sheriff’s Office said Adrian Rodriguez Colburn was homeschooled. Rodriguez also said Colburn made threats against anonymous local schools, apparently on a popular group chat site called Discord. Social networking sites also add to the anxiety that already accompanies adolescence, said Graciano. “” Are people paying too much attention to me? People not paying enough attention to me. How many people have watched my video? How many times have I posted? “” she said. “These are concerns that children have now.” And they’re so focused on being seen online that they don’t think about the side effects; Which is natural, said Graciano. "Adolescents behave the way they do because the part of their brain that controls judgment and emotions, which is the prefrontal cortex, hasn’t fully developed," she said. “So what you want your child to do is have better judgment and control his emotions, but his brain continues to develop in that.” Officials said Colburn posted photos of his family members after killing them, where law enforcement saw the photos and were eventually able to locate him. "Not only did he do it, but now (his thoughts go to) ‘I’m also making sure everyone knows that,'” she said. Graciano also said that between the internet and COVID-19, teens are starting to doubt adults more quickly than previous generations. "We have the internet now, and (kids) can pretty much understand how we as adults haven’t even been in it (a COVID-19 deal), which creates this idea that, like, "Adults don’t even know what they’re doing, so clearly I’m not going to seek advice from an adult," she said. But not wanting advice from parents, however, doesn’t mean they still don’t need their parents. "I think the underlying thing for teenagers, and the thing that we move away from as adults is ‘Am I safe?’ and ‘Is there someone for me?’ ” she said. If you know or suspect a teenager is in crisis, call the Los Angeles office Teen line. The National lifeline for suicide prevention is available 24/7 and is free and confidential. |
| Repair Revolution: Disrupting the Auto Repair Industry with Radical Transparency Posted: 17 Sep 2021 05:20 PM PDT It’s been just under 10 years since the opening of Eli Allison Repair revolution in the SoDo district. The place is easy to spot – decorated with a Pride flag, Black Lives Matter banner, and a host of stickers included. You know at the entrance that no matter who you are, you will be welcome here. Allison has always been a cog. Socialized as women, they loved cars and could do their own basic maintenance most of the time. Sometimes things were beyond their capabilities and walking into a typical repair shop left them feeling like they had profited and, in one case, was losing $ 3,000 for a badly repaired head gasket. It was this event of 15 years ago that led Allison to change her career from working for a nonprofit to her early days in school and apprenticeship in auto mechanics. Still featuring a woman at the time, Allison was one of two women on the show. Most of the rest were 18-year-olds, some interested in auto mechanics, others less. Most were mildly misogynistic, they remember, but not dangerous. Learning, however, was another story. Allison left school at 2 p.m., five days a week, and apprenticed until 10 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. every night. "It was much more overtly harassing and sometimes frightening. It was difficult to cope with all the questions of ignorance and impertinence, "they say. “It wasn’t pleasant, so I just kept my head down and worked twice as hard.” After graduating from school, Allison thought about quitting the industry, but the idea of creating a store where people like them would feel comfortable – as employees or customers – won out. It took several years that Allison worked as a mobile mechanic and made side efforts as a professional organizer to find a location and funding. It all came to fruition in 2011 when Allison found an ally at Seattle’s Department of Economic Development who led them to a lender. The funding was about a third of what Allison wanted, but they did it and spent months working under less than optimal conditions in terms of tool inventory and no other staff – parts being worked on. ‘execution, service advisor, mechanic and all administration. that went with opening a business. “It was extremely hard work, but so much better than working in a toxic environment.” People Allison knew from the queer community came to Repair Revolution to get their cars fixed, and through that network Allison found Repair Revolution’s first apprentice. Other staff members have traveled from across the country to hear about the store and its welcoming atmosphere to all. "This model does not exist elsewhere. We don’t have to advertise. Word of mouth does it all. Allison, like other companies, lost staff during the pandemic and there was already a shortage of qualified people to work across the auto mechanic industry. Costs have increased over the past 18 months, they say – a box of gloves that cost $ 7 in 2019 now costs $ 30, and they’re using many pairs to avoid cross-contamination. They spent money on PPE and had to spend valuable overworked staff time disinfecting cars before and after maintenance. They stayed open as a core business, but used the slower months to double up on training and equipment maintenance. P3 loans and some rent discounts were important in keeping the store viable, but the real savior was this loyal customer base. "The community is there for me," Allison said. In a way, Repair Revolution is a victim of its own success. A loyal customer base and a shortage of staff and apprentices mean that customers can wait awhile for regular service appointments. Allison would like to see more emphasis on non-university training opportunities for young people. Being a mechanic is rewarding, they say, and uses more than motor skills (pun intended). Computer programming and networking, electrical knowledge and finding out what’s wrong with new vehicles when manufacturers refuse to share information and diagrams are all demands of the job. It’s a job that changes as cars change. Allison preaches the gospel of looking beyond a four-year college for a rewarding job that somewhat resists the vagaries of the economy. "It’s a great career path. You only have two years of school, and while there is a big investment in your own tools – I spent $ 100,000 on basic tools when I started – you can use student loans for that, and there are student discounts, "they said. "It’s not just about fixing things with your hands. It’s as complex as being a doctor. It is very enriching. “ Want to support more small businesses like Repair Revolution? We are proud to collaborate with intentionalist, an online guide that makes it easier for you to find / contact various local businesses owned by women, people of color, veterans, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities. |
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