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Werner and Quynh say they have consulted an attorney about suing various Vietnamese media outlets for their coverage of the events. The couple intends to marry and start a family here — Werner says he just wants some assurance he can see his daughter again.
“I'm not going anywhere,” Werner said.
During Herawati's three-week separation from her child, she has distributed missing persons posters and petitioned the Vietnamese media and both the American and Indonesian Consulates for help in recovering the girl.
Werner and Herawati were married and divorced in Indonesia and she insists that a 2014 Indonesian court ruling granted her full custody of the child.
She and her attorney maintain that the ruling should serve as reason for the child's immediate and unconditional return to her custody.
Werner maintains that the Indonesian ruling was predicated on false testimony and bribery orchestrated by Herawati and described the past year as deeply painful.
Werner claims that scurrilous media coverage had cost him his job at the American International School. Until Friday, he had declined to speak to Thanh Nien News or other media outlets seeking comment.
Werner also dismissed any public outrage the coverage has engendered as spurious.
The US consulate declined to send anyone to Bac Lieu to assist Werner and cautioned third parties from getting involved in the dispute.
Seated at the Tran Vinh hotel in downtown Bac Lieu City on Friday morning, Werner pointed out that Vietnam isn’t a party to the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction and remained confident that he would not be arrested in Vietnam.
Police in Vung Tau, where the incident first began, refused to contact or send a representative to present allegations of theft and abduction to police in Bac Lieu City on Thursday.
Herawati and Phuong spent that evening filing handwritten petitions at ward and city-level police stations just a few blocks from the Tran Vinh Hotel where Werner, Quynh and the child at the center of the dispute were staying.
After filling out the reports and making phone calls to higher-ups, the officers at the station declined to take action citing the complicated nature of the case.
Late that evening, a representative from Bac Lieu's Department of External Relations arrived and declined to intervene.
The following morning, Herawati's attorney drove to Quynh's parents and demanded that they assist her in recovering the child.
By Friday afternoon, Thanh Nien's attempts to broker an amicable reunion between Herawati and her daughter failed largely because Werner and Herawati both refused to trust the other not to abscond with the child.
Eventually, a representative from the Indonesian Consulate arrived from Ho Chi Minh City and asked the local authorities to intervene on the child's behalf.
Outside the hotel where all this was taking place, a crowd of mostly women gathered to watch.
By 2 p.m., police and militiamen had been dispatched to maintain order as the group of onlookers swelled to an angry mob of nearly 100 that spilled into the street, blocking off traffic.
Ostensibly exasperated by the scene, the owner of the Tran Vinh Hotel asked Werner, Quynh and the child to leave the premises.
Pushing past police, members of the mob attempted to pull the child out of Werner's arms as he tried to enter a taxi, forcing him to retreat back into the hotel.
The encounter left scratches on both Werner's and the child's arms.
Soon after, police and members of the Department of External Relations formed a human wall around cars that took Werner, Herawati, her attorney, the child and Quynh to a local government building.
There Dinh Xuan Phuong, the deputy director of the provincial Department of External Relations, heard all sides and advised everyone to travel to the Indonesian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City to negotiate the matter in the presence of the US government.
Werner initially refused, citing the US policy of not getting involved in civil matters.
When Phuong, the department head, asked Werner if he considered his course of action “right,” he answered no.
“But it was justified,” he said, while holding the child in his arms.
At around 7 p.m., after hours of deadlocked negotiation, everyone agreed to travel to Ho Chi Minh City.
Werner and Herawati sat in the same car with the child giggling happily between them — reunited, if for a moment, with both her parents.
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Osarfo Marfo Is Right On Mahama's Intentional Sideline Of Autochthonous Akans!!
CPP in very tight coat, feeling empty and vain whenever JB is discussed.
Los Angeles, CA � Roland announces the TD-1DMK V-Drums, an entry-level electronic drum set with legendary V-Drums sound and playability. The TD-1DMK offers a variety of great drum sounds, authentic acoustic feel with Roland�s famous dual-ply mesh pads, and access to powerful skill-building tools with onboard coach functions and free Melodics for V-Drums training software for Mac/Windows. This makes it an ideal choice for beginning drummers and practicing students, as well as adults who want to get back into drumming later in life. Delivering a fulfilling drumming experience in a compact kit that can be played quietly with headphones, the TD-1DMK is an infinitely inspiring instrument that will launch a lifetime of drumming satisfaction and enjoyment.
For players who are just starting out, the TD-1DMK is a hassle-free drum kit that�s easy to set up and intuitive to use. With just a few simple steps, users can start playing an authentic-sounding collection of 15 preset kits and enjoy a realistic and engaging drumming experience right away. And with onboard coach functions and Melodics for V-Drums software, they�ll learn essential skills and experience improvement with every practice session. Weighing just 15.5 lb./7 kg, the TD-1DMK is convenient to move around the home and to other performance locations as needed.
When a child learns a musical instrument, they build discipline, determination, and many other essential life skills. Accurate timing and keeping a solid beat are fundamental elements of drumming, and the TD-1DMK�s onboard metronome and 10 coach functions motivate successful development with a game-like experience that keeps every playing session fun and engaging. Melodics for V-Drums takes learning even further with interactive drum lessons that build a sense of rhythm without it seeming like hard work. The TD-1DMK�s pads are quieter than other electronic drums too, allowing children to practice for extended periods without limitations.
With its great feel and natural response, the TD-1DMK supports developing all the traditional techniques needed to be a top-level drummer. Thanks to the fast processing and authentic acoustic sounds of the kit�s module, the TD-1DMK faithfully responds to the subtle nuances of the user�s playing, with every dynamic nuance detected and faithfully relayed. Compared with other mesh heads, Roland�s dual-ply mesh heads for the snare and toms feature adjustable tension, and also provide authentic natural rebound that�s as close as possible to the feel of playing acoustic drum heads. The TD-1DMK�s kick pad is compatible with standard single and double kick pedals, and features a soft rubber surface that absorbs noise from the beater while maintaining natural acoustic feel and response.
The TD-1DMK is the perfect solution for bringing drums back into anyone�s life. From onboard songs across a variety of genres to connecting a smartphone to the module and playing with favorite tracks and web lessons, users can drum along and quickly reignite their musical passion. And with the ability to play quietly with headphones, they can fully immerse themselves without disturbing family members and neighbors. The durable TD-1DMK is infused with renowned V-Drums reliability, providing playing confidence for years to come. As skills and ambitions are renewed, there�s even room for expansion by adding an extra crash cymbal or upgrading the sound module.
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ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - Deschutes Brewery and the city of Roanoke finalized plans for a big event this summer.
On August 27 at Elmwood Park, Deschutes will host a Street Pub.
This event will give people a chance to know the company's beers and give back to the community, according to Deschutes.
All of the proceeds from the event will go to local non-profit organizations. Last year, their Street Pub events across the country raised $400,000 for local non-profits.
Does California have a mobile home shortage: Like 400,000 short of ‘average’?
Bet you didn’t know California has 517,173 mobile homes.
While I was reviewing Census Bureau data on housing, a curious data point popped up: Only three states had more mobile homes than California. But as the nation’s most populous state, it’s another affordable-housing metric where California trails the pack: pre-fabricated homes are a tiny share of our residential-living supply — 3.7 percent vs. 6.6 percent in the rest of the nation.
Look, I know mobile homes are not for everybody and have a nasty stigma that is sometimes deserved. But when the state’s having a serious rethinking of its housing policies — actions to come eventually, hopefully — shouldn’t everything be on the table?
You may be ready to tell me every reason why mobile homes wouldn’t work in California — where even luxury-home projects run into resistance. But please acknowledge how much these homes help prune the cost of living elsewhere.
Start with construction costs: The typical new “manufactured home” sold in the U.S. between 2007 and 2015 was 1,500 square feet and went for $64,000. Building the average new, single-family home — minus the land price — cost $230,598 for 2,556 square feet.
Mobile homes, with their eye-catching price tags, serve as budget-friendly competition for both lower-price ownership options as well as apartments.
I learned from my trusty spreadsheet, filled with 2012-2016 census data, about the costing-cutting magic of manufactured housing. Just look at economic competitors for California, the three states with more mobile homes.
Florida is the U.S. leader with 830,351 mobile homes. That’s 9.1 percent of its housing supply and the 16th highest share nationally. It’s a good bet mobile homes help put Florida’s monthly housing costs 32 percent below California, according to Census data.
Wonder why the median home value of a Florida home is $166,800 vs. California’s is $409,300? (That’s the value of all homes, not those that sold.) Or why 65 percent of Floridians are homeowners vs. 54 percent in California?
No. 2 is Texas with 762,848 mobile homes or 7.3 percent of its housing supply — No. 23 nationally. It’s got housing costs 35 percent below California; a typical home valued at $142,700; and 62 percent ownership.
Then there’s North Carolina with 590,302 mobile homes. That’s 13.3 percent of its housing supply — No. 7 nationally; housing costs 42 percent below California; a typical home worth $157,100; and 65 percent ownership.
If that’s not enough proof of how mobile homes cut housing costs in a region, look at what I found when I looked at all the states ranked from highest monthly housing costs to lowest.
In the 17 most-affordable states, mobile homes were 10.6 percent of housing supply — more than triple the 3.1 percent in the 17 priciest states (that includes California, ranked third-most costly).
In those low-cost states, monthly housing costs were an average 48 percent lower than California — yes, half. And ownership in these housing bargains run at 67.5 percent vs. 59.7 percent in the priciest states.
Yes, California would need 400,000 more mobile homes just to have an average share of these affordable options. That seems an impractical goal.
But nobody brags about any state’s share of mobile homes. In fact, it seems to be a little dirty secret when you look at the nation’s most “affordable” places to live.
Still, if California is serious about driving housing costs down — and ownership opportunities up — tough choices must be made. Novel thinking about far smaller homes in various formats should be on the table.
LIC Housing Finance has reported 18.4 per cent surge in its standalone net profit to Rs 5.67 billion for the first quarter ended June 30.
The company's net profit was Rs 4.79 billion in the same quarter of 2017-18.
The total income during April-June of this financial year stood at Rs 40.50 billion, up from Rs 36.48 billion in the year-ago period, the company said in a regulatory filing.
The main business of the company is to provide loans for purchase or construction of residential houses.
Shares of LIC Housing closed 0.33 per cent down at Rs 571.50 apiece on BSE.
Her hard work, creativity and determination have landed Smith, who lives in the Tall Oaks community in Mooresville, a spot at this year's Mickelson ExxonMobil Teacher's Academy. The five-day training program is designed to provide third- through fifth-grade teachers the knowledge and skills to motivate students to pursue careers in science and math, according to the Academy's website, sendmyteacher.com.
Smith is one of 200 math and science teachers from the country who were selected from more than 1,500 candidates for the academy.
"I've heard a lot about the academy, and I really love the opportunity to attend and share with other teachers," said Smith, 53.
Smith has been a teacher for 20 years, teaching first grade, then computer lab for 15 years in South Carolina before moving to Iredell County four years ago. She's taught at American Renaissance School for three years.
Switching to science wasn't hard for Smith. She is a proponent of hands-on learning and encourages problem solving before directly feeding her students the answer.
"I really love seeing them so excited to learn," said Smith. "Science is so easy to do that. Just watching them get so excited - and get it and understand it."
There are no textbooks at American Renaissance School.
Smith teaches weather lessons by walking outside to look at clouds and talk about humidity. For a mapping lesson, she uses the former Ford dealership building in downtown Statesville that now houses the school.
Smith uses the enclosed slide from the first floor to the basement classrooms as a lesson on static electricity. She loves "field trips" that are right outside her door, she said.
"This is definitely the best science class I've ever been in," said fifth-grader Phebe Pickard, 11. "Mrs. Smith has done a lot of good teaching this year."
One of Phebe's favorite lessons was land forms, where the students made volcanoes to learn how they erupt. She said she also enjoyed learning about weather.
"This has definitely been a fun year," said Phebe, who is in her first year at the school. "Science is one of my favorite subjects, and she makes it fun."
One of the things Smith looks forward to about the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teacher's Academy is the lessons on science subjects like forces of motion.
The Academy was started by professional golfer Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy, in partnership with ExxonMobil and the National Science Teachers Association and Math Solutions. Experts from those associations teach at the academy, which starts July 17 at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J.
"I really look forward to the opportunity to come back and share my experience with other teachers," Smith said.
Smith also said the experience will help her as she is working on her National Teaching Board certification.
When Smith isn't in the classroom - or spending hours at home researching topics and projects - she enjoys spending time with her husband, Dennis, listening to music or playing golf, and she also enjoys quiet time to read. Smith has two grown children.
Dennis Smith says he's not only her "public relations" specialist, he's also her biggest fan.
"She is as dedicated a teacher as I have ever known," he said via email. "I wish the nuns had taught me science the way Laura teaches it."
Meet Jin Park, The First DACA Recipient Awarded A Rhodes Scholarship Park came to the U.S. with his family when he was 7 years old. He's a senior at Harvard working toward a degree in molecular and cellular biology with a minor in ethnicity, migration and rights.
This year's list of Rhodes Scholars is remarkable for many reasons. Almost two-thirds of the recipients are women and nearly half are first-generation Americans or immigrants. But one scholarship winner in particular made history this year. Harvard University student Jin Park has become the first recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — DACA — to earn a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
Park, 22, arrived in New York City with his parents from South Korea when he was 7 years old and grew up in Queens, N.Y. Park is currently a senior at Harvard working toward a degree in molecular and cellular biology with a minor in ethnicity, migration and rights. Thanks to the Rhodes Scholarship, Park will continue his studies at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England next year.
"I've proposed two master's degrees for my studies at Oxford: one in migration studies, the other in global health science and epidemiology," Park says. "I want to do those two degrees and come back and hopefully work in the context of public health department ... [to] implement evidence-based policies to improve and work on immigrant health."
NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Park about what the scholarship means to him and to other DACA recipients.
Scott Simon: What does this scholarship mean to you?
Jin Park: It means to me personally a lot because growing up as an undocumented person in New York City, I've had a lot of formative experiences around particularly how my parents were treated at the face of the law and how I personally experienced some of these social institutions. And so, these experiences as a childhood informed a lot of the ways that I wanted to use my talents for the world. And so having this opportunity for me is really meaningful.
You were a speaker at the 2018 Harvard Class Day. I want to read you your words as I read them: "If you've ever eaten at a Korean Restaurant or received a mani-pedi in New York City, congratulations. Like it or not, you may have partially subsidized the education of what Fox News would call an illegal alien."
So, my dad works as a line cook and restaurant and my mom worked in beauty salons her entire life. So, kind of watching my parents do that combined with also seeing my parents get denied health care, access to health care, health insurance, those experiences have informed the fact that if you're an undocumented person in America, you don't really have a full shot at full opportunity. So that's kind of what I wanted to impart to my classmates.
How do you feel about this country?
Strangely, I feel really optimistic. I think regardless of the occupant of the White House, it's important to keep the focus on some of these bigger questions — who belongs in America? Who is American? And who are we going to provide the full benefits of membership in America?
These are really big, almost theoretical questions that are going to remain. The answers are going to be necessary even after the current occupant leaves the White House. So, I think the real implications of the answers to these questions are important. They have genuine real consequences for immigrants. So, I think that's where we really have to to keep the focus.
You have words for other DACA recipients who might be anxious about what's going on in this country now?
The biggest thing that I'd say is understand your roots, stay true to your roots. I think it's real important to really understand where you're coming from, understand who your peers are, who your community is, who you want to serve, because going forward I think that's where you draw your strength.
I draw my strength, personally, from visiting my dad in the restaurant and kind of touching his hand and feeling the blisters and the roughness of his hands and that always reminds me that I have to keep the focus on our community. That's where I have to always come back. So that's the kind of advice that I'd give: Stay true to your roots.