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Sir Shadi Lal Sugar and General Millsltd. & ANR Vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi [1987] INSC 193 (31 July 1987)
MUKHARJI, SABYASACHI (J) MUKHARJI, SABYASACHI (J) OZA, G.L. (J)
CITATION: 1987 AIR 2008 1987 SCR (3) 692 1987 SCC (4) 722 JT 1987 (3) 189 1987 SCALE (2)153
Income Tax Act, 1961: ss. 256, 271 & 274/Income Tax Act, 1922: s. 66--Income-tax Reference--Finding of fact by Tribunal--When could be transformed into question of law and interfered with.
The assessee company, which derived its income from the manufacture and sale of sugar and confectionery, was assessed for the years 1958-59 by the Income Tax Officer under the Income Tax Act, 1922 by making additions of Rs.48,500 for cane cost, Rs.67,500 for shortage in cane, and Rs.21,700 for salary of outstation staff. The assessee did not challenge the said assessment order. Later in the year 1963 the Income Tax Officer issued notice under s. 274 read with s.
271 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of the assessment year 1958-59 for imposing penalty. Before the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner the assessee admitted that these amounts, which were not included in the return by the company, represented income. On finding that there was deliberate understatement of income he imposed a penalty of Rs.70,000.
On appeal the Tribunal held that the mere fact that the amounts were agreed to be taken into account by the assessee did not ipsofacto indicate any criminality in its action to conceal any portion of the income, and that the assessee could very well have argued against the additions of the two sums, namely, Rs.67,500 and Rs.21,700. As regards the sum of Rs.48,500 it found that the assessee had agreed to similar addition in the earlier years and so the penalty was war- ranted in similar amount for this year and taking into consideration that the sum involved was Rs.48,500, it considered that a smaller penalty of Rs.5,000 was imposable.
The High Court took the view that the onus of proving concealment was on the Revenue because proceedings for penalty were penal in character, and held that so far as the sum of Rs.48,500 was concerned it was not proved that there was any deliberate concealment, that the Tribunal had not set aside the finding of the Assistant Inspecting Com- 693 missioner that the assessee surrendered the amount of Rs.67,500 when it was faced with facts which clearly established concealment, that the assessee in fact had surrendered the amount only after the Income Tax Officer had conclusive evidence in his possession that the amount represented its income, that acceptance by the assessee was material to give proper weight to judge the criminality of the action which in its opinion was not given, and that the Tribunal omitted to take into account the fact that the assessee had admitted that the amount of Rs.21,700 represented its income.
In the appeal by special leave on the question as to how far the High Court in a reference could interfere with a finding of fact and transform the same into a question of law on the ground that there has been non-consideration of all relevant facts.
Allowing the appeal,
HELD: 1.1 In an income tax reference a finding on a question of pure fact could be reviewed by the High Court only on the ground that there was no evidence to support it or that it was perverse. If the High Court found that there was no such evidence, those circumstances would give rise to question of law and could be agitated in a reference. [700G-701A, 702H-703A]
1.2 When a conclusion has been reached on an appreciation of a number of facts established by the evidence, whether that is sound or not must be determined not by considering the weight to be attached to each single fact in isolation, but by assessing the cumulative effect of all the facts in their setting as a whole. Where an ultimate finding on an issue is an inference to be drawn from the facts found, on the application of any principles of law, there would be a mixed question of law and fact, and the inference from the facts found in such a case would be a question of law. But where the final determination of the issue equally with the finding or ascertainment of the basic facts did not involve the application of any principle of law, an inference from the facts could not be regarded as one of law. The proposition that an inference from. facts is one of law is, therefore, correct in its application to mixed questions of law and fact, but not to pure questions of fact. In the case of pure questions of fact an inference from the facts is as much a question of fact as the evidence of the facts.
[701A-D] In the instant case, it is not said that the Tribunal had acted on material which was irrelevant to the enquiry or considered material 694 which was partly relevant and partly irrelevant or based its decision partly on conjectures, surmises and suspicions. It took into account all the relevant facts in a proper light in rendering a finding of fact. Therefore, no question of law arises. [703BC, 701DE] Sree Meenakshi Mills Limited v. Commissioner of Income- tax, Madras, 31 I.T.R. 28; Omar Salay Mohamed Sait v. Com- missioner of Income-tax, Madras, 37 I.T.R. 151; Udhavdas Kewalram v. Commissioner of Income-tax Bombay City 1, 66 I.T.R. 462 and Remeshwar Prasad Bagla v. Commissioner of Income-tax, U.P., 87 I.T.R. 421, referred to.
2.1 The High Court was wrong in saying that proper weight had not been given to all the evidence and admissions made by the assessee. The Tribunal had taken into consideration the fact that the assessee had admitted the additions as its income when faced with non-disclosure in assessment proceedings. The time when the assessee admitted the additions was also considered. But to admit that there has been excess claim or disallowance is not the same thing as deliberate concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars.
There may he hundred and one reasons for such admissions, i.e., when the assessee realises the true position it does not dispute certain disallowances but that does not absolve the Revenue to prove the means are of quasi criminal offence. [703BC, 702AB, 701A, 702BC]
2.2 It is for the Income-tax authority to prove that a particular receipt is taxable. If however, the receipt is accepted and certain amount is accepted as taxable, it could be added. But in the instant case, it was not accepted by the assessee that it had deliberately furnished inaccurate particulars or concealed any income. [702EF]
3. The High Court observed that the time of admission was not noted by the Tribunal and this fact had not been properly appreciated by the Tribunal. That is not correct.
The Tribunal had made additions during the assessment proceedings. In any event that would be appreciation of evidence in a certain way, unless in such mis-appreciation which amounted to non-appreciation no question of law would arise.
Non-appreciation may give rise to the question of law but not mere mis-appreciation even if there he any from certain angle. Change of perspective in viewing a thing does not transform a question of fact into a question of law. [703CD] The High Court in preferring one view to another view of factual 695 appreciation in the instant case, has therefore, transgressed the limits of its. jurisdiction under the Income-Tax Reference in answering the question of law. [703F]
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Civil Appeal No. 1660 (NT) of 1974.
From the Judgment and Order dated 23.12.1971 of the Allahabad High Court in Income-tax Reference No. 53 of 1968.
H.K. Puri for the Appellants.
Miss A. Subhashini and H.B. Rao for the Respondent.
The Judgment of the Court was delivered by SABYASACHI MUKHARJI, J. This appeal by special leave is from the judgment and order of the Allahabad High Court dated 23rd December, 1971 in the Income Tax Reference. The assessee is a limited company under the Indian Companies Act and derived its income from the manufacture and sale of sugar and confectionery. The assessment for the assessment year 1958-59 was completed under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1922. The Income Tax Officer in the said assessment, inter alia made the following additions besides others in respect of the following items:
(i) For cane cost Rs.48,500/- (ii) For shortage in cane Rs.67,500/- (iii) For salary of outstation staff Rs.21,700/- The assessee did not challenge the said assessment order passed by the Income Tax Officer in so far as the additions of the above amounts in appeal or otherwise. It was the case of the assessee that it did not appeal because it wanted to keep good relations with the revenue although, according to the assessee, the above additions made by the Income Tax Officer were totally unjustified and illegal.
On 14th March, 1963 the Income Tax Officer issued notice under section 274 read with section 271 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter called 'the Act') in respect of the assessment year 1958-59 for imposing penalty.
The assessee company demurred. After considering the reply the 696 Inspecting Assistant Commissioner on 1st October, 1964 imposed a penalty of Rs.70,000 under section 274 read with section 271 of the Act holding inter alia that there was concealment of income to the tune of Rs.1,37,700 and the maximum penalty of Rs.1,06,317 was imposable in law but a sum of Rs.70,000 was imposed as penalty considering the facts and circumstances of the case.
The assessee preferred an appeal against the said order.
The Tribunal after considering the entire matter, reduced the penalty to Rs.5,000. The Tribunal referred the three following questions, two at the instance of the assessee and one at the instance of the revenue, to the High Court for determination:
"1. Whether, on the-facts and in the circum- stances of the case, the Tribunal was correct in holding that the provisions of section 271 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 are applicable to the present case;
2.'Whether, there is any material to warrant the finding that the assessee company had concealed the particulars of its income or deliberately furnished inaccurate particulars thereof within the meaning of section 271(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961; and
3. Whether, on the facts and in the circum- stances of the case, the Tribunal is correct in reducing the penalty under section 271(1)(c) from Rs.70,000 to Rs.5,000?" The High Court was of the opinion that the third question did not clearly bring out the matter in dispute between the parties and as such it was reframed as follows:
"Whether, on the facts and in the circum- stances, the finding of the Tribunal that the assessee had not concealed income to the extent of Rs.67,500 and Rs.21,700 within the meaning of section 271(1)(c) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, is correct in law?" The High Court noted that the Income Tax Officer had made certain additions and disallowed certain expenses and of the various amounts disallowed only three amounts were required to be considered by the High Court namely; (i) inflation in price of sugar-cane of an amount of Rs.48,500, (ii) excess shortage claimed for cane 697 Rs.67,500 and (iii) salary of out-station staff of loading contractors of Rs.21,700. So far as the first question is concerned the High Court held in favour of revenue and answered the question in the negative. The answer to this question is no longer in dispute here. So far as the second question is concerned the High Court answered the question in the negative and in favour of the assessee. There is no dispute about that question too, in so far as there is no appeal by the revenue. As regards the third question re- framed as mentioned hereinbefore, it was answered by the High Court in the affirmative and in favour of the revenue.
The assessee has come up in appeal to this Court challenging the correctness of that answer. In this appeal we are concerned with the correctness or otherwise of the answer given to this question and the appeal must be confined to the correctness of the answer given to the third question as reframed.
The Income Tax Officer in his assessment order out of which this penalty proceedings arose noted that there were several disallowances in various accounts and he mentioned altogether 19 items totaling Rs.3,01,787. All these were on account of disallowances. Main item was shortage in cane and the amount was Rs.67,500. Another items was salary of out- station staff and the amount was Rs.21,700. There was also addition of Rs.48,500 on account of inflation in the price of sugar cane. The Inspecting Assistant Commissioner in his order noted, inter alia three items, namely, (i) inflation in price of sugar cane Rs.48.500 (ii) excess shortage claimed for cane Rs.67,500 and (iii) salary of outstation staff of loading contractors Rs.21,700. It was found so far as the last item was concerned that the amount was disallowed being a false debit. It was found that the assessee attempted to understate the income by debiting a false expenditure of Rs.48,500. The Inspecting Assistant Commissioner noted that actual shortage was 21,143 Mds. valuing Rs.26,429 while the assessee had claimed Rs.1,34,661 for shortage at 2%. The excess claim was also indicative of the real position that the shortage was fictitiously claimed at a high figure. Faced with these facts the assessee eventually surrendered Rs.67,500. Therefore, the Inspecting Assist- ant Commisioner held that the assessee was certainly reducing the income by debiting false claims for excess shortage and the action amounted to intentional concealment. Salary amounting to Rs.21,700 paid by the contractors to their staff working at out-centers was debited in the books and while it was claimed that the staff working at these centers were actually employed by the company, on investigation the claim was found to be false. In this connection a reference was made to the statement of one Shri Kedar Nath Kanodia. He had stated that he had employed five per- sons at the out-centers and there was no employee of the mill working at the centers. The mill had kept there neither any clerk not any chowkidar. He confirmed that he had paid the employees out of his own funds and had categorically denied that they were the employees of the mill or that they were paid by it. In his statement he further stated that although the staff was actually paid by him yet the company's accountant had obtained their signatures on salary sheets and thus inflated the expenses by raising false debit in the salary account. This procedure was followed in respect of other contractors also. The salary bill was thereby inflated by Rs.21,700. The Inspecting Assistant Commissioner therefore, held that the assessee had concealed income to the extent of Rs.21,700. He had also come to the conclusion that the cane purchases noted against these last entries were false and fictitious and the quantity covered by these entries was 31, 561 Mds. valuing at Rs.48,500. This was a false debit. The assessee debited the three items of Rs.48,500, Rs.67,500 and Rs.21.700. The assessee admitted that these items represented income. It was also borne out by records that the amounts were not included in the return by the company. The offence of deliberate under-statement of income was, thus clearly established according to the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner. He, therefore, found that the tax sought to be evaded came to Rs.70,914 and the maxi- mum penalty worked out to Rs. 1,06,37 1. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, he imposed a penalty of Rs.70,000.
In appeal the Income Tax Tribunal was of the view that not much turned upon the fact that the assessee agreed to the additions of the amounts in the assessment. So far as the reliance placed upon Kanodia's statement by the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner was concerned, it had no relevance or bearing to the facts of the assessment year in question. He was not the contractor employed by the assessee in the year of account. He came in only for a later year.
One Avinash Chand was the contractor in the year in question. He had specifically stated that he was responsible for shortages. He had also admitted that there was staff maintained by the mill at the centre at which he was the loading contractor. In fact he had gone to the extent of and stated as to what staff was maintained in that centre; there was a man in charge of the centre, a weigh -ment clerk, a cane clerk and three to four chowkidars. He had also stated that they were not his employees. According to the Tribunal in these circumstances the assessee could very well have argued against the addition of the two sums, 699 namely, Rs.67,500 and Rs.21,700. But the assessee as we have noted had agreed to the amounts being included. The Tribunal was of the view that the mere fact that the amounts were agreed to be taken into account by the assessee did not ipso facto indicate any criminality in its action to conceal any portion of the income. The Tribunal found that so far as Rs.48,500 was concerned in the inflation in the price of sugar-cane, the previous history was against the assessee.
It had agreed to the similar additions in the earlier years 1955-56 and 1956-57 the Tribunal noted. From the above facts, it was seen that the penalty was warranted in similar amount for this year also, the Tribunal noted. Taking into consideration that the sum involved against this year was Rs.48,500 the tribunal considered that a smaller penalty was imposable. The Tribunal accordingly imposed a total penalty of Rs. 5,000.
The High Court reiterated that the onus of proving concealment was on the revenue because the proceedings for penalty were penal in character. In that view of the matter the High Court was of the opinion that so far as Rs.48,500 was concerned it was not proved that there was any deliberate concealment. So far as the other two amounts of Rs.67,500 and Rs.21,700 were concerned, it was contended that the High Court noted the history of the order of the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner and the circumstances of the case and the High Court was of the view that the Tribunal had not at all considered the fact that the value of the shortage was only Rs.26,429. According to the High Court, the Tribunal had brushed aside the fact that the assessee had agreed to the addition of this amount. According to the High Court, the Tribunal had not set aside the finding of the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner that the assessee surrendered the amount of Rs.67,500 when it was faced with facts which clearly established concealment. The assessee according to the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner had surrendered the amount only after the Income Tax Officer had conclusive evidence in his possession that the amount represented its income. In other words, what the High Court sought to state was that acceptance by the assessee was material to give proper weight to judge the criminality of the action which according to the High Court was not given.
The High Court highlighted that so far as Rs.67,500 was concerned only on being faced with facts from which there could possibly be no escape from the inference that the amount represented his income, that the assessee agreed to its inclusion. The High Court was of the view that the Tribunal was in error in brushing aside consideration of these aspects while considering the question of concealment.
In respect of the addition of Rs.21,700 the Inspecting Assistant 700 Commissioner had relied upon the statement of Kedar Nath Kanodia as also the fact that the assessee admitted that this item represented its income. The Tribunal did not place reliance upon the statement of Kedar Nath Kanodia. It, however, omitted to take into account the fact that the assessee had admitted that these items represented its income. The High Court was of the view that such admissions were made by the assessee but the Tribunal had not properly appreciated that aspect. Therefore in respect of these two items the High Court was of the view that the Tribunal was not right in holding that the assessee was not guilty of any concealment. So far as question No. 2 was concerned which dealt with Rs.48,500 the High Court confined itself to the disallowance in respect of purchase of cane. So far as this question was answered in favour of the assessee and there is no challenge by the revenue, it is not material any more.
The High Court came to the conclusion that the finding of the Tribunal in respect of the concealment of Rs.48,500 was not justified in law. It was urged before us that as the second question which was in general form has been answered in favour of the assessee, the third question as reframed could not have been answered otherwise. We are unable to accept this contention. As evident from the discussion by the High Court, the High Court confined to second question with regard to disallowance in respect of purchase of cane that amounted to Rs.48,500. So, therefore it cannot be said that in view of the answer given to the second question, the third question was no longer open. The second question was confined to only Rs.48,500.
So far as whether there was justification for the answer given to the reframed third question or was proper or not has to be judged on the basis as to how far the High Court in a reference could interfere with a finding of fact and transform the same into a question of law on the ground that there has been non-consideration of all relevant facts. The law on this point is quite settled.
The question was considered by this Court exhaustively in Sree Meenakshi Mills Limited v. Commissioner of Income- tax, Madras, 31 I.T.R. 28 where this Court reiterated that findings on questions of pure fact arrived at by the Tribunal were not to be disturbed by the High Court on a reference unless it appeared that there was no evidence before the Tribunal upon which they, as reasonable men, could come to the conclusion to which they have come; and this was so, even though the High Court would on the evidence have come to a conclusion entirely different from that of the Tribunal. In other words, such a finding could be reviewed only on the ground that there was no evidence to support it or that it was perverse.
When a conclusion had been reached on an appreciation of a number of facts established by the evidence, whether that was sound or not must be determined, not by considering the weight to be attached to each single fact in isolation, but by assessing the cumulative effect of all the facts in their setting as a whole. Where an ultimate finding on an issue was an inference to be drawn from the facts found, on the application of any principles of law, there would be a mixed question of law and fact, and the inference from the facts found was in such a case, a question of law. But where the final determination of the issue equally with the finding or ascertainment of the basic facts did not involve the application of any principle of law, an inference from the facts could not be regarded as one of law. The proposition that an inference from facts was one of law was, therefore, correct in its application to mixed questions of law and fact, but not to pure questions of fact. In the case of pure questions of fact an inference from the facts was as much a question of fact as the evidence of the facts. In the instant case there is a finding of fact and unless it could be said that all the relevant facts had not been considered in a proper light, no question of law arises. In our opinion, the Tribunal took into account all the relevant facts. The Tribunal had been accused by the High Court of not taking into consideration the fact that the assessee had admitted these amounts in the assessment. To admit that there has been excess claim or disallowance is not the same thing as deliberate concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars. At least in the background of the law as it stood at the relevant time that was the position. There have been some changes sub-sequently which we have not noticed for the present purpose.
In Omar Salay Mohamed Sait v. Commissioner of Income- tax, Madras, 37 I.T.R. 15 1, this Court held that the In- come-tax Appellate Tribunal was a fact finding tribunal and if it arrived at its own conclusions of fact after due consideration of the evidence before it the court could not interfere. It was necessary, however, that every fact for and against the assessee must have been considered with due care and the Tribunal must have given its finding in a manner which would clearly indicate what were the questions which arose for determination, what was the evidence pro and contra in regard to each one of them and what were the findings reached on the evidence on record before it. The conclusions reached by the Tribunal should not be colored by any irrelevant considerations or matters of prejudice and if there were any circumstances which required to be explained by the assessee, the assessee should be given an opportunity of doing so. In this case, the Tribunal had taken into consideration the fact that the assessee had admitted the additions as its income when faced with non-disclosure in assessment proceedings.
The High Court accused the Tribunal of not considering the time when the assessee admitted the additions. We find that it was duly considered by the Tribunal. We find that the assessee admitted that these were the income of the assessee but that was not an admission that there was deliberate concealment. From agreeing to additions it does not follow that the amount agreed to be added was concealed. There may be hundred and one reasons for such admissions, i.e., when the assessee realises the true position it does not dispute certain disallowances but that does not absolve the revenue to prove the men area of quasi criminal offence. In Udhavdas Kewalram v. Commissioner of Income-tax, Bombay City 1, 66 I.T.R. 462, the Court held that the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal performed a judicial function under the Income-tax Act and it was invested with authority to determine finally all questions of fact. The Tribunal must, in deciding an appeal, consider with due care all the material facts and record its findings on all contentions raised by the asses- see and the Commissioner in the light of the evidence and the relevant law. The Tribunal was undoubtedly competent to disagree with the view of the Appellate Assistant Commissioner, but in proceeding to do so, it had to act judicially i.e. to consider all the evidence in favour of and against the assessee. An order recorded on a review of only a part of the evidence and ignoring the remaining evidence could not be regarded as conclusively determinative of the question of fact raised before the Tribunal. It is for the Income-tax authority to prove that a particular receipt is taxable. If, however, the receipt is accepted and certain amount is accepted as taxable, it could be added but it was not accepted by the assessee, however, that it hard deliberately furnished inaccurate particulars or concealed any income. In our opinion, the Tribunal has properly considered all the evidence in the instant case. In Rameshwar Prasad Bagla v. Commissioner of Income-tax, U.P., 87I I.T.R. 421, this Court again reiterated that it was for the Tribunal to decide questions of fact, and the High Court in a reference under section 66 of the Act as at that time could not go behind the Tribunal's findings of fact. The High Court could only lay down the law applicable to the facts found by the Tribunal. The High Court in a reference under section 66 of the Act, as at that time could, however, go into the question as to whether the conclusion of the Tribunal on a question of fact was based upon relevant evidence. If the High Court found that there was no such evidence to support the finding of fact of the Tribunal, those circumstances would give rise to a question of law and 703 could be agitated in a reference. Here in the instant case that is not the position. This Court again reiterated that it was also well-established that when a Tribunal acted on material which was irrelevant to the enquiry or considered material which was partly relevant and partly irrelevant or based on conjectures, surmises and suspicions and partly on evidence, then in such a situation an issue of law arose and the finding of the Tribunal could be interfered with. That is not the position here. In the instant case, it is not said that the Tribunal had acted on material which was irrelevant to the enquiry or considered material which was partly relevant and partly irrelevant or based its decision partly on conjectures, surmises and suspicions. The High Court was wrong in saying that proper weight had not been given to all the evidence and admissions made by the asses- see. The High Court further observed that the time of admission was not noted by the Tribunal and this fact had not been properly appreciated by the Tribunal. That is also not correct. The Tribunal had made additions during the assessment proceedings. In any event that would be appreciation of evidence in a certain way, unless in such mis-appreciation which amounted to non-appreciation no question of law would arise. Non-appreciation may give rise to the question of law but not mere mis-appreciation even if there be any from certain angle. Change of perspective in viewing a thing does not transform a question of fact into a question of law.
In the instant case we are of the opinion that in preferring one view to another view of factual appreciation, the High Court transgressed the limits of its jurisdiction under the Income-tax reference in answering the question of law.
In the premises, we are of the opinion that the High Court was in error in so far as it held that the Tribunal had acted incorrectly. We are further of the opinion that the reframed question must be answered in the affirmative and in favour of the assessee.
The appeal is allowed and the judgment and order of the High Court in so far as answer to the question No. 3 is concerned is set aside. The assessee is entitled to the costs of this appeal.
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Ajay Kumar Singh & ANR. Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
[Civil Appeal No.10828/2014]
[Civil Appeal No.10829 of 2014]
SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, J.
1. This is one more of the perennial disputes between the promotees and the direct appointees - this time to the post of the 'Assistant Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)' in the U.P. Development Authorities Centralised Services. Both the set of appointments were initially made on an ad hoc basis but were subsequently confirmed. The core dispute relates to the requirement of consultation with the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (for short 'UPPSC') provided in Article 320(3) of the Constitution of India at the time when these ad hoc appointments were confirmed.
It is the say of the direct appointees that no such consultation took place at the time when the ad hoc promotees-appointees were confirmed, in breach of a mandatory requirement and thus, their appointment is illegal. The sequitur to this is the prayer made by the direct appointees that all such promotees, even if the service were to be regularised now through a consultative process with the UPPSC, would be liable to be placed below the direct appointees.
2. The factual matrix of the dispute arose much earlier but the culmination is stated to be the seniority list dated 15.5.2007 for the post of the 'Assistant Engineer', in terms whereof the promotees have been placed above the direct appointees. It is in the year 1985 that the U.P. Development Authorities Centralised Services was created by virtue of the U.P. Urban Planning & Development (Amendment & Validation) Act, 1985. The Amendment Act to amend the parent Act, i.e., U.P. Urban Planning & Development Act, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as the 'said Act') was enacted with a view to provide better development by the local authorities in the State of Uttar Pradesh, and in the process, a centralised service was created to man these authorities.
To facilitate this, Section 5A was inserted by the Amendment Act to create the centralised services of all development authorities. The U.P. Development Authorities Centralised Services Rules, 1985 (hereinafter referred to as the 'said Rules') were enacted under the said Section 5A and were notified and came into effect on 25.6.1985. Rule 8 of the said Rules provides for the source of recruitment to various posts mentioned in Schedules I to VI. Promotion to the post of 'Assistant Engineer' is enlisted in Schedule III.
The relevant portion of Schedule III reads as under: 2 Name of the Centralised Service Name of the Post Post from which Promotion to be Made Minimum Qualifying Service Required for Promotion Engineering Sahayak Abhiyanta (Rs. 850 - 1720) Avar Abhiyanta (Rs. 485- 860) Must possess the requisite qualifications of a qualified Junior Engineer and must have completed a minimum service of 10 years as qualified Junior Engineer on first July of recruitment year. Sahayak Abhiyanta :: Assistant Engineer Avar Abhiyant :: Junior Engineer It may be noted that Schedule III provides for the post to be filled in by the Public Service Commission in the ratio of 50% through promotion and 50% through direct recruitment.
3. An advertisement was published on 11.7.1987 for direct recruitment to posts of 'Assistant Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)' with educational qualifications as a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. The appointment was so made as per Office Memorandum dated 25.8.1987 on the basis of a selection done on 13.8.1987 by a Selection Committee. The appointment is on "fully temporary and ad hoc basis."
Clause 3 of the Office Memorandum states that such appointments are fully temporary for a period of maximum one year or up to the period until the regular candidates are selected by the Public Service Commission and are made available, whichever is earlier. It was also stated that the services could be terminated at any time without any prior information. We may note here that the two appellants in Civil Appeal No.10829/2014 and the one appellant in Civil Appeal No.10828/2014 are amongst the persons so appointed on an ad hoc basis, as direct recruits.
4. The said Rules were amended from time to time. As per the 3rd Amendment of the Rules by Notification dated 7.2.1992 a new Rule 20-A was inserted with the object of regularising ad hoc appointment of direct recruits, who were so recruited on or before 1.10.1986. However, this amendment did not come to the aid of the appellants as the cut-off date was 1.10.1986, while the appellants were recruited on 25.8.1987. It was only the 7th amendment to the 1985 Rules, published on 2.8.2001, which amended the cut-off date, under Rule 20-A, from 1.10.1986 to 29.6.1991 for regularisation of the ad hoc direct recruits, which facilitated the regularisation of the appellants, who were recruited before 29.6.1991. The appellants were, thus, subsequently regularised in terms of the Office Memorandum dated 20.11.2001.
5. In the meantime, parallelly, another story was unfolding in respect of the promotees. The seed of the dispute was laid by the 4th amendment to the Rules notified on 8.9.1993 by which Rule 21, which laid down the procedure for recruitment by promotion, was amended to the extent that it did away with consultation with the UPPSC for certain posts. The relevant amendment showing the existing and amended Rules is extracted hereinunder: COLUMN - I COLUMN - II Existing rule Procedure for recruitment by promotion Rule as hereby substituted Procedure for recruitment by promotion 21. Recruitment by promotion shall be made on the basis of seniority subject to the rejection of unfit in accordance with the "Uttar Pradesh promotion by selection in consultation with Public Service Commission (Procedure) Rules, 1970" as amended from time to time 21.
Recruitment by promotion shall be made by the State Government on the basis of seniority subject to the rejection of unfit and it shall not be necessary to consult the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission on the principles to be followed in making promotion or on the suitability of candidates for promotion to the posts of Apar Sachiv, Sanyukt Sachiv, Sampatti Adhikari, Varisht Kar evam Rajaswa Adhikshak, Mukhya Abhiyanta Adhishashi Abhiyanta, Lekha Adhikari, Mukhya Nagar Niyojak, Nagar Niyojak, Karyalaya Adhikshak and Niji Sachiv mentioned in Schedule-I. It may be relevant to note that while doing away with the necessity of consultation with the UPPSC, the same was confined to the posts mentioned in the amended Rule, and the post of the 'Assistant Engineer' was not mentioned in the same.
6. The next development was on 7.9.1994, when the 13th Amendment to the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (Limitation of Function) Regulations, 1954 (hereinafter referred to as the 'said Regulations') were brought into force which did away altogether with the consultative process with the UPPSC regarding suitability of candidates in making promotion to a post in the State Service. Taking into aid this amendment, a Departmental Promotion Committee for regular promotion of the Junior Engineers to the post of 'Assistant Engineer' was held on 27.5.1995, which specifically recorded that in view of this amendment, there was no need to consult the UPPSC.
However, the endeavour made to do away with the process of consultation regarding suitability for promotion to services and posts, across the board, did not meet with the approval of the Allahabad High Court, in the case of Sushil Chandra Srivastava vs. State of U.P. and Ors1., where it was held to be constitutionally invalid and the challenge to the aforementioned amendment was upheld, striking down as ultra vires the said Regulations regarding promotion to the State services and posts. The judgment took note of Article 320(3) of the Constitution, which reads as under:
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(a) on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts;
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7. The High Court noticed the Constitution Bench judgment of this Court in State of U.P. v. Manbodhan Lal,2 declaring that Article 320(3)(c) of the Constitution was directory in nature and making the following observations, which were extracted by the High Court as follows: "If it had been intended by the makers of the Constitution that consultation with the Commission should be mandatory, the proviso would not have been there, or, at any rate, in the terms in which it stands. That does not amount to saying that it is open to the Executive Government completely to ignore the existence of the Commission or to pick and choose cases in which it may or may not be consulted."
8. The High Court observed that in the instant case, by the impugned amendment, the process of consultation had been completely taken away and, thus, it would fall within the caveat put by this Court itself in the latter part of the aforesaid observation. This judgment has become final.
9. The effect of the aforesaid judgment was, thus, clear that the process for promotion of Junior Engineers, would require consultation with the UPPSC. However, despite this, an Office Memorandum dated 29.12.1995 was issued promoting Junior Engineers to the post of 'Assistant Engineer'. To do so, reliance was placed on the amendment to Rule 21, carried out by the 4th Amendment to the Rules on 8.9.1993, and since the said amendment to the Rules had not been struck down, the process of consultation was not required.
This, however, completely missed the aspect of the post of the 'Assistant Engineer' not being one of the posts covered under the said amendment, a position, which 2 1958 SCR 533. could not be seriously disputed before us. The regularisation of these promotees was, however, made in pursuance of the 14th Amendment to the Rules, inserting Rule 21A, providing for regularisation of services of ad hoc promotees working prior to 30.6.1998.
10. The effect of this was that the regularisation would take effect from the date of their promotion, i.e., 29.12.1995. We may add that insofar as the seniority claim for inter se promotees is concerned, the same is covered by sub-rule (8) of Rule 21A, which reads as under:
"(8) A person promoted under this rule shall be entitled to seniority only from the date of order of promotion after selection in accordance with these rules and shall, in all cases, be placed below the persons promoted in accordance with the procedure for promotion contained in sub-rule (5) prior to the promotion of such person under these rules."
11. The gravamen of the dispute, thus, is that if the promotees have been promoted in accordance with law, in pursuance of the Office Memorandum dated 29.12.1995, then they would rank as senior to the appellants who were regularised only on 20.11.2001 in pursuance of the 7th Amendment dated 2.8.2001. It was in this background that the impugned seniority list of the 'Assistant Engineer' was published on 15.5.2007 with the promotees being put above the direct appointees. It is this seniority list that has been assailed in the writ petition, which has been dismissed by the impugned order.
12. Learned counsel for the appellants sought to contend before us that in the absence of consultation with the UPPSC, the appointment of the private respondents cannot be stated to be regular and, in fact, suffers from an inherent legal defect. The fact that consultation with the UPPSC was dispensed with initially under the umbrella of the 13th Amendment to the said Regulations, notified on 7.9.1994, and that umbrella having been lifted by the said Amendment being struck down by the Allahabad High Court vide judgment dated 19.10.1995, clearly made the appointment of the private respondents illegal.
The endeavour to then bring the same within the 4th Amendment to the said Rules, notified on 8.9.1993, is to no avail as the post of 'Assistant Engineer' was not mentioned as one of the posts for which consultation with the UPPSC had been dispensed with. Thus, while the blanket lifting of consultation with the UPPSC, as mentioned aforesaid, was struck down, the other amendment to the said Rules did not cover the case of the private respondents.
13. On the other hand, the State Government sought to rebut this argument on the ground that at best this was an irregular appointment and not an invalid appointment as there could always be ex post facto consultation with the UPPSC. This was, of course, an argument in the alternative, however, after not being able to really establish that the 4th Amendment to the Rules dated 8.9.1993 did not specifically cover the post of the 'Assistant Engineer'. We may add that there can be no real quibble with the proposition that such consultation, even as per the State Government's answer to the RTI query raised by the appellants, was required wherever posts come within the purview of the Commission and thus, consultation is necessary insofar as the case of the promotion from 'Junior Engineer' to 'Assistant Engineer' is concerned.
14. The second limb of the submission of Mr. P.N. Mishra, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the State Government, rested on the support derived from the Constitution Bench judgment of this Court in Direct Recruit Class II Engineering Officers' Association v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.3 In the concluding paragraph number 47, laying down the propositions in respect of inter se seniority of promotees and direct appointees, it was stated in sub-paragraph (B) as under: "(B) If the initial appointment is not made by following the procedure laid down by the rules but the appointee continues in the post uninterruptedly till the regularisation of his service in accordance with the rules, the period of officiating service will be counted."
15. Since the challenge has been laid to the seniority list, it was contended that even the officiating period of the promotees was liable to be counted for their seniority in the promoted post. To further support this argument Rule 28(4) was specifically referred to, which deals with seniority and reads as under:
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(4) Notwithstanding anything in sub-rule (1) the inter se seniority of persons appointed by direct recruitment and by promotion shall be determined from the date of joining the service in the case of direct recruits and from the date of continuous officiation in the case of promotees and where the date of continuous officiation of promotee and the date 3 (1990) 2 SCC 715. 10 of joining of the direct recruit is the same, the person appointed by promotion shall be treated as senior; Provided that where appointments in any year of recruitment are made both by promotion and direct recruitment and the respective quota of the source is prescribed, the inter se seniority shall be determined by arranging the names in a combined list in accordance with Rule 17 in such manner that the prescribed percentage is maintained."
16. Mr. Amarendra Sharan, learned Senior Counsel for the private respondents, also sought to canvass the proposition that even otherwise, consultation with the UPPSC was not mandatory in view of the provisions of Article 320(3) of the Constitution of India, as further enunciated by this Court in its Constitution Bench judgment in State of U.P. v. Manbodhan Lal4. Learned counsel also sought support from the 14th Amendment, which incorporated Rule 21A (sub-rule (8) extracted aforesaid) to state that the seniority of promotees has to be counted "only from the date of order of promotion after selection in accordance with these rules." We may, however, note that this sub-rule is really in respect of inter se seniority amongst the promotees.
17. We have examined the submissions of the learned counsel for the parties.
18. The dispute, in our view, is a result of the ad hocism, which took place at the inception when the amendment was made to the said Act, with a view to provide better development by the authorities in the State of U.P. The regular process was not undertaken and a stop gap arrangement was made both in terms of Supra. promotees and direct appointees. This stop gap arrangement, however, acquired a more permanent feature by continuation over a long period of time, without the regular process being followed. This was in both the channels. The appointment of the appellants themselves was not through a regular process of UPPSC, but was made through a selection done by a selection committee appointed vide Office Memorandum dated 25.8.1987.
The appointment was on a fully temporary and ad hoc basis and was to continue for a maximum period of one year or up to the period until regular candidates were selected through the Public Service Commission. Yet, such a regular process never took place, but on the other hand such ad hoc appointments were sought to be regularised qua persons, who were recruited on or before 1.10.1986 as per the 3rd Amendment to the said Rules dated 7.2.1992.
Even this amendment was not to the benefit of the appellants as, though they had been recruited on 25.8.1987, i.e., before the aforesaid amendment to the Rules, yet the cut-off date was kept as 1.10.1986.
It is only subsequently, through the 7th Amendment to the said Rules dated 2.8.2001, that the bar was further shifted to 29.6.1991 to regularise persons like the appellants, and the appellants were regularised in terms of the Office Memorandum dated 20.11.2001. These amendments were carried out in consultation with the Governor, who was pleased to amend the Rules.
19. The object of discussing the aforesaid process of the appointment of appellants is to highlight that it is not as if the appellants are persons who have been appointed through a 12 normal process, but were appointments made by a stop gap arrangement, which was regularised.
20. Insofar as private respondents 5-10 are concerned, they are promotees. They were Junior Engineers. In terms of the 50 per cent quota as per Rules, they were drawn and promoted as 'Assistant Engineers'. The Departmental Promotion Committee for promotion of the Junior Engineers to the post of the 'Assistant Engineer' was held on 27.5.1995. There is some merit in the contention raised by the learned Senior Counsel for the State Government that at the relevant time the 13th Amendment had done away with the requirement of the consultative process with the UPPSC altogether, and it was only subsequently, on 19.10.1995, that such amendments were struck down.
It is, however, not in dispute that this judgement of the Allahabad High Court has become final. Not only that, the interpretation of Article 320(3) of the Constitution as enunciated in State of U.P. v. Manbodhan Lal5 also makes it clear that while the intention of the makers of the Constitution may not be to provide for consultation with the Commission as mandatory, in view of the proviso, it would not amount to saying that it is open to the Executive Government to completely ignore the existence of the Commission, as was sought to be done in the present case by doing away with such consultation across the board.
21. Faced with the aforesaid position, the course of action was sought to be justified by resting it on the 4th Amendment to the 5 Supra. 13 Rules, dated 8.9.1993, an aspect, which has found favour with the High Court, but runs contrary to the amendment itself. The amendment provides such of the posts for which consultation was not required. Undisputedly, the post of the 'Assistant Engineer' is not mentioned as one of the such posts. We, thus, fail to appreciate as to how the High Court could have taken aid of this amendment to justify the action of the concerned authorities. We, thus, have no hesitation in holding that such consultation was mandatory but was not done. The fact that consultation was done away as not necessary for certain posts itself implies that it would be required for the posts not so mentioned.
22. Simultaneously, we are also of the view that the learned Senior Counsel for the State Government is right in contending that this is an irregularity and not an illegality, and such irregularity can always be cured through prospective consultation.
23. We may also add, as noted above, that insofar as sub-rule (8) of Rule 21A of the said Rules is concerned, that would not aid the present dispute as it refers to the inter se seniority amongst the promotees.
24. Rule 28 of the said Rules, no doubt, stipulates that inter se seniority of the persons appointed by direct recruitment would be determined from the date of joining the service. Once again, as noticed above, the ad hoc appointment of the appellants was regularised from a subsequent date of 20.11.2001 and, thus, they can only claim appointment for inter se seniority from that date. This sub-rule, qua the promotees, stipulates that the date of continuous officiation in the case of promotees would be the relevant date. The private respondents have been officiating from various dates and those would be the relevant dates, and those dates are prior to the appointment of the appellants. The only irregularity is the non-consultation with the UPPSC.
25. We do find it rather ironic that the appellants who themselves were on an ad hoc basis originally and not through a regular process, seek to challenge the seniority list on the basis of this technical objection. Their appointment itself has never been through UPPSC, as envisaged under the Rules.
26. Be that as it may, in order to cure the defect which is apparent insofar as the confirmation of the private respondents/promotees is concerned, we consider it appropriate to direct that the State Government should move the UPPSC for consultation within a maximum period of two months from today, and dependent on the result of the consultative process, action be taken, and the seniority list should govern accordingly. This would imply that the promotees would continue to maintain their position in the seniority list so long as there is a favourable opinion of the UPPSC, and only in case of such candidates that the UPPSC advises otherwise, i.e., negatively, would that person not be eligible to form a part of the same seniority.
We make it clear that with the consultation of the UPPSC, a quietus must be put to this dispute in terms of what we have observed and no 15 further litigation should be entertained in this behalf, in case the UPPSC concurs.
27. The appeals are accordingly disposed of in terms aforesaid leaving the parties to bear their own costs.
...................................J. [Kurian Joseph]
...................................J. [Sanjay Kishan Kaul]
New Delhi.
August 09, 2018.
Item No.1501 Court No.4 Section III-A
Record of Proceedings
Ajay Kumar Singh & ANR. Vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
[C.A. No. 10828/2014 (III-A)]
[Civil Appeal No(s). 10829/2014]
These appeals were called on for Judgment today.
For Appellant(s)
Mr. Shekhar Kumar, AOR
Mr. Kabir Dixit, AOR
For Respondent(s)
Mr. Vishnu B. Saharya, Adv.
Mr. Viresh B. Saharya, Adv.
For M/S. Saharya & Co.
Mr. Chira Ranjan Addy, AOR
M/S. Lawyer S Knit & Co, AOR
Mr. Kamlendra Mishra, AOR
Mr. Rajeev K. Dubey, Adv.
Mr. Gunnam Venkateswara Rao, AOR Hon'ble
Mr. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul pronounced the reportable Judgment of the Bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph and His Lordship.
The appeals are disposed of. Pending interlocutory application(s), if any, is/are disposed of.
Jayant Kumar Arora
Renu Diwan
Court Master
Signed reportable Judgment is placed on the file
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Transportation Automobile Accidents 3 min read
Distracted Driving Citations Up in Pennsylvania
Eric T. Chaffin May 3, 2017
Life360, a family location application and driving safety service, recently conducted a study of their users to see how much they were using their cell phones while behind the wheel. The in-app driving service includes a feature that provides data about driving behavior, including cell phone use.
The company found that on the whole, people still use their cell phones while driving even though they know it’s dangerous. Life360 decided to put the information to good use by raising awareness of distracted driving trends during national distracted driving month.
Life360 Studies Driver Distraction with an App
For the study, Life360 analyzed data from millions of “drives” that its members completed between February 1 and March 15, 2017. They found that drivers used their cell phones an average of 1.78 times during each drive.
They then broke the analysis down by city, and found that cell phone use on the road among their users was most frequent in New Orleans, where drivers used their phones an average of 2.78 times during each drive. Other high-use cities included Atlanta, Miami, Washington D.C., and Tampa.
Overall, the five states where cell phone use while driving was most frequent included Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Alex Haro, co-founder and President of Life360, stated that he hoped the findings and the app’s driver-safety features would encourage families to discuss the importance of putting down the phone while driving.
Pennsylvania Sees a Rise in Citations for Distracted Driving
Though Pennsylvania was not listed among the top 10 states for distracted driving in the Life360 survey, citations for distracted driving are on the rise in the state. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts recently revealed that distracted driving citations increased by 52 percent between 2014 and 2016 in Pennsylvania. In fact, every year since 2012, the number of citations has gone up, with 70 percent of those given for cell phone distraction going to men.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDT) states that there were 1,017 crashes in 2015 where the driver was using a hand-held phone. The number of citations in Allegheny County alone went up by 59 percent between 2015 and 2016. Additional counties with a high rate of distracted driving include Montgomery, Philadelphia, York, and Chester.
Currently, it’s illegal in the state to text or wear earphones, though hands-free talking is still allowed for non-commercial drivers. Commercial drivers cannot legally talk or text while behind the wheel.
Allstate Provides Reality Rides to Increase Awareness of Distracted Driving Dangers
To help encourage more drivers to pay attention while behind the wheel, Allstate is conducting its fifth annual Reality Rides tour. They are taking a simulator that helps drivers learn about the impact of distracted driving around to 50 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada—twice as many stops as they made last year. Their stops will include Allentown, Pennsylvania; Albany, New York; Monmouth County, New Jersey; and Cincinnati, Ohio.
The simulator is a vehicle with virtual reality screens across the windshield that show various scenarios drivers may encounter when on the road. Drivers are told to navigate these scenarios while trying to text, answer phone calls, or use hands-free technology like in-car GPS. When they are finished, the vehicle produces a report of the traffic infractions they committed during the simulations.
The experience helps drivers to see how using a phone or hands-free technology can affect their driving. Allstate says that after using the simulator, nearly 60 percent of participants stated they would never text again while driving.
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Andrew Weibrecht Inducted Into Ski Hall Of Fame
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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Nearly a year after he retired from the U.S. Ski team, Andrew Weibrecht's resume is complete.
The two-time Olympic medalist from Lake Placid and Bode Miller were among eight people inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday night.
Others inducted at the ceremony in Salt Lake City were: ski racing pioneer Don Henderson; Kristen Ulmer, the first female extreme skier; mogul skier Hilary Engisch-Klein, who won 35 World Cup events; former USSA vice president of communications Tom Kelly; entrepreneur Tom Sims; and resort executive Bill Jensen.
The 33-year-old Weibrecht competed on the U.S. ski team for 16 years and won silver at the Sochi Olympics in 2014 and bronze at Vancouver four years earlier, both in super-G.
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Free Food For Thought: Campus Food Pantries Proliferate
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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — Free food pantries are becoming nearly as common as the campus book store at a growing number of colleges.
More than 570 campus food pantries nationwide are registered with the College and University Food Bank Alliance, which formed in 2012 and helps colleges set up food pantries and other hunger programs. New York recently required that they be established at all institutions in its state university system.
"You can't concentrate when you're hungry; you're irritable, you're not focusing. I did not perform well on some exams," said 47-year-old Manhattan Community College student Melanie Aucello, who is working on a college degree in hopes of improving her family's quality of life.
A report published this month by a lab at the University of Wisconsin found 36 percent of 43,000 students attending two- and four-year colleges who were surveyed in 20 states had trouble getting enough to eat, threatening the academic success that's key to overcoming poverty.
Among community college students alone, 42 percent struggled to pay for balanced meals.
"We see food-insecure students devote as much time to school and homework as other students, but they also work longer hours and get less sleep," said Sara Goldrick-Rab, a Temple University sociologist and founder of the HOPE (Harvesting Opportunities for Postsecondary Education) Lab at Wisconsin.
Studies, she said, have shown such students are likely to have lower grades and graduation rates.
For young students from well-to-families, spending time as a starving student scarfing ramen noodles is often written off as a humorous rite of passage. But the demographics of typical college students are changing, and for many, hunger is a serious reality, Goldrick-Rab said.
Food insecurity is related to soaring college costs, stagnant family incomes, a poor labor market for part-time workers and employment requirements that make food stamps inaccessible, Goldrick-Rab said. There are also more low-income students, sometimes with children of their own, she said.
"There is no typical student who's food insecure; it can impact any type of student," said Clare Cady, a Temple University official who is co-founder of the College and University Food Bank Alliance.
Food pantries cost little to colleges because they're typically run by volunteer students and faculty and are supported by donations of food and money.
The student-run Michigan State University Student Food Bank, launched in 1993, was the first. It buys food from a regional food bank and distributes it to more than 4,000 students and their families per year.
In California, Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown in 2017 signed a law allocating $7.5 million to fight campus hunger — not only for pantries, but also for other approaches, such as helping with access to public benefits programs.
In New York, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo said an initiative launched this spring makes New York the first state to require food pantries to be established at all 64 institutions in the State University of New York system. About 70 percent already had them.
At Schenectady County Community College, any student, regardless of income, can visit up to three times a month and select three days' worth of food such as canned beans, tuna, spaghetti sauce and pasta.
"It helps immensely because it's really difficult trying to balance school and finances, and it's difficult to work to have money for groceries while in school," said 22-year-old biology major Hannah Daignault.
"We have a lot of students who are low-income working parents or single people struggling to get by," said Robyn King, a college counselor who coordinates the pantry. "Some receive food stamp benefits, but some make a little too much to qualify. We try to fill the gap."
Monroe Community College in Rochester seeks to provide a path to longer-term solutions. Its food wagon distributes free granola bars with labels directing students to the food pantry and Single Stop, an organization that helps students apply for government benefits such as food stamps, housing and childcare.
"The traditional student today is older with other obligations," said Monroe president Anne Kress. "A lot of them are living in a very narrow margin between financial security and insecurity. What's going to connect them to financial security is a college degree."
Contributing to this report were AP video journalists Michael Hill in Schenectady and Ted Shaffrey in New York.
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Radio trends—producers and on-air talent discuss state of the industry
by Richard Carufel | Aug 23, 2018 | Public Relations
The findings of a new online study of on-air talent and producers from radio stations across the United States were unveiled at the recently held “Morning Show Boot Camp” in Chicago, presented by Jacobs Media and Talentmasters. Respondents were asked a wide range of questions on their attitudes about the state of the radio industry, their careers, how they define their ever-changing job duties, and even if they have a “face for radio.”
“The radio industry historically has done a great job researching its audience,” said Fred Jacobs, president of Jacobs Media. “However, no one has ever studied the attitudes of one of the industry’s most important assets, its air personalities. Stations have a lot riding on their talent, and it’s important that management and ownership gain a deeper understanding of what makes them tick. And there are great insights for the personalities themselves.”
Here are some of the highlights from AQ, radio’s first talent on talent survey:
Where’s the farm team?
More than four in ten (43 percent) survey respondents perform on their station’s morning show, while only 14 percent work nights, overnights, and weekends. Yet, nearly three-fourths (74 percent) of the AQ sample got their start in radio on these rapidly disappearing airshifts.
Let’s do an air-check
Overall four in ten (40 percent) of the air talent surveyed in AQ say their work is never critiqued by station management. And nearly one-fifth (19 percent) say they are only air-checked a couple times a year.
Venus & Mars
While nearly seven in ten (69 percent) male air talent agree that “women have as good a chance as men to advance” on the air, less than one-fourth (24 percent) of female respondents agree.
The #1 skill mandatory for air talent? Social media prowess, mentioned by nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of AQ respondents, is at the top of the list. Yet, only about one-third (35 percent) of these same participants rate their social media ability “excellent.”
Why radio?
When asked why they opted for a career on the air in radio, the top three reasons are that “it’s fun” (80 percent), “to entertain” (73 percent), and because it’s “emotionally fulfilling” (57 percent). The least important reason? “Sex and relationships,” mentioned by only 1 percent as a main motivator for being on the radio.
Six in ten (60 percent) say that financially, they’re making it, they’re comfortable, or they’re set for life. Conversely, four in ten (40 percent) report they’re struggling or in debt. Those having the hardest time are women, Millennials, and those who work in smaller markets.
One in ten (11 percent) strongly agrees with the statement, “I have a face for radio.” Men are twice as likely to strongly concur with that dubious claim.
“Of all the ‘firsts’ we’ve debuted at Morning Show Boot Camp over the past three decades, AQ was easily one of our most anticipated sessions ever,” said Don Anthony, host/creator of Morning Show Boot Camp/Talk Show Boot Camp and publisher of “Jockline Daily.” “Over 1,100 responses! That’s nothing short of amazing. The goal here was to provide usable feedback to both talent and the people who manage them. Having seen the results, I believe Jacobs Media has accomplished this and more.”
Jacobs presented the study to the capacity Boot Camp crowd, who were eager to see research that reflects their aspirations, concerns, and their lives. The results of the AQ study will be unveiled on a webinar scheduled for August 30 at 2pm EST. Download a sneak peek at the results and register for the webinar here.
AQ is an online study sent via email to both the “Jockline Daily” and Jacobs Media databases. The fieldwork took place between June 13-24, 2018. There were 1,109 responses from commercial radio air personalities in the U.S. and 59 responses from program producers. AQ is a web survey and is not intended to reflect the attitudes of all air personalities and on-air producers.
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Based on declassified materials and documentation it appears that Nazi scientists were using radioactive materials in order to enable their flying discs to achieve vertical lift-off.
Did The Nazis Use Radioactive Material for Their Flying Discs?
In southwestern Poland the Nazis built a series of underground production and testing facilities that allowed them to experiment with and develop highly secretive and advanced flying machines.
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Englishman Jamie Theakston goes to Wales to see the supposed Holy Grail, and grills its possessor about its history and supposed supernatural ability.
Face to Face with the Holy Grail?
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Prediction of the Apocalypse Hidden by the Vatican
Based on ancient descriptions, the Ark of the Covenant possessed magical powers, which possible could be explained by science.
The Real Power of The Ark of the Covenant
Did Adolf Hitler die in a bunker under Berlin at the end of the Second World War? Or did he escape to Argentina with his wife, Eva Braun, where they lived out the rest of their lives in the foothills of Patagonia?
Did Hitler Escape the Bunker?
Insights into who was the man in the iron mask, and how could this person's identity be a threat to the most powerful person in France, King Louis XVI
Unmasking the Truth Behind the Man in the Iron Mask
While there is much evidence to dispel the classic tale of King Arthur and his court there is plausible evidence about someone like him and the existence of a place like Camelot.
The Truth About King Arthur and the Actual Location of His Court
It's not just the possession of a host by a demon that warrants an exorcism.
Conducting an Exorcism
Vampires have long been a part of our imaginations and history, but some, like this unique couple from England, claim to practice today.
Meet a Vampire Couple from England
Get a quick peek inside a Nazi bunker that was built to accommodate thousands of high-ranking Nazi officers and their families during air raids.
Exploring a Nazi Bunker on the Outskirts of Berlin
The Vatican Library contains a vast wealth of documents and relics that have not been fully explored, and which are hard to get access to from the outside.
Relics and Documents in the Vatican Library That Could Change History
For their spies weapon makers of the Eastern Bloc came up with some novel and ingenious arms with which to eliminate their enemies, like the Spetsnaz gun/dagger.
Some Sneaky Spy Weapons
Much research has been done around the treasures the Templars discovered in the Holy Land, but they are not limited to material possessions.
The Templars Go Native
It is claimed that Mary Magdalene's skull is kept in the St. Maximin Basilica in southern France.
Is This Mary Magdalene's Skull?
To this day mystery surrounds the circumstances of Italian Fascist Dictator Benito Mussolini's death. Was he killed by Italian partisans? British special operatives? On the orders of Hitler?
Who Killed Mussolini?
The Articles of Confederation proved to be more trouble than help, with individual states all pushing their interests and agendas, to the point of threatening the country as a whole.
Facts vs. Fiction:Articles of Confederation
Such were his powers of organization and logistics, Dwight Eisenhower was always kept away from combat because he made others better and more well-prepared for it.
Eisenhower Had How Much Combat Experience?
George Washington was preceded by several other Presidents of the United States.
Facts vs. Fiction:George Washington Not our First President
In 1932 Rear Admiral Harry Yarnell mounted a simulated attack on Pearl Harbor utilizing carrier-based airplanes to expose how vulnerable it was to a carrier-borne attack. The Japanese took notice.
The Pearl Harbor Attack of 1932
There are many misconceptions surrounding our understanding of General George Armstrong Custer and his final campaign against the Plains Indians but the actual facts are more compelling than the fiction.
Facts vs. Fiction (Season 2):The Real General Custer and What Really Happened at Little Bighorn
Paul Revere has been billed as America?s first action hero after his famous "Midnight Ride" but as truth would have it, he was part of a network.
Facts vs. Fiction:It Wasn't Just Paul Revere
Our vision of Paul Revere's midnight ride is all wrong, especially how it concludes.
Facts vs. Fiction:The Truth About Paul Revere
A small anecdote from the crossing of the Mayflower to America reveals that an indentured servant, John Howland was swept off the deck of the ship during a storm, and that had he not been saved US history would have taken a different turn.
Facts vs. Fiction:The Mayflower and What May Not Have Been
There were actually two boats of Pilgrims that left England for the US, and Plymouth Rock was not the first place the Mayflower disembarked.
Facts vs. Fiction:What Really Happened with the Mayflower
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Four Personal Injury Cases You Should Know About
Personal Injury As The Result Of Illegal Behavior
We have compiled four of the most bizarre and famous personal injury cases of the last twenty years. To start our list, we wanted to begin with two very well-known, but also very strange, personal injury lawsuits. What makes these cases so bizarre is that, in both instances, the injured person was guilty of trespassing. If someone is trespassing where they are not supposed to and get injured as a result, who is at fault? Let’s take a look at two cases with very different outcomes.
The first case, from 1999, involves 27-year-old Daniel Dukes and SeaWorld. SeaWorld, a marine-themed amusement park, has had its share of bad publicity in recent years. In this particular case, though, it may be hard to fault them. Dukes, a South Carolina native, had always dreamed of swimming with killer whales, and SeaWorld – famous for their killer whale performances – seemed like the perfect place to do it. Dukes was so adamant to swim with the animal that he snuck into the park after it was closed and allegedly got into the water with a killer whale named Tilikum who, at the time, was the largest killer whale in captivity. Dukes’ body was discovered in the tank the following morning.
The name Tilikum might sound familiar. The animal has been in the news several times for being involved with the death of humans. The first incident was in 1991, when Tilikum dragged his trainer to the bottom of his tank, where she ultimately drowned. More recently, in 2010, SeaWorld Performer Dawn Brancheau was tragically scalped, dismembered, and killed by Tilikum.
Though these two events were tragic, the trainers who lost their lives had permission to be in the tank with Tilikum. Dukes did not.
However, that didn’t stop Dukes’ parents from hitting SeaWorld with a multi-million dollar lawsuit claiming negligence because SeaWorld did not post warnings that the killer whales could kill people. They also blamed SeaWorld for their son’s obsession with killer whales in the first place, claiming SeaWorld marketed them as friendly creatures by selling plush toys of them in the gift shop.
Eventually, the case was either dropped or settled discreetly out of court – and not much more is known about what happened following this incident.
The second trespassing case might be even more bizarre than the first, considering that this one ended in legal victory for the trespasser. In 1998, Terrence Dickinson was in the middle of robbing a house when he became trapped in the garage because the automatic door opener was not working properly. Dickinson was trapped in the locked garage for eight days until the family returned home from vacation. He survived off of dog food and Pepsi. He eventually sued the homeowner’s for mental distress, a form of personal injury, and was awarded $500,000 by the courts.
Bret Michaels Vs. CBS
Sometimes personal injury cases become famous due to the bizarrity of the case, as seen above. Other times they become famous because the injury occurred in front of millions of Americans. Bret Michaels, lead singer of the band Poison, sued Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) after suffering an injury at the Tony Awards – a nationally broadcasted awards show celebrating performance theater. After performing, Michaels was in the process of exiting the stage when he was hit in the head by a prop that was descending from the ceiling. Viewers immediately took note, prompting the host of the show to jokingly say that Michaels “took head-banging to a whole new level,” riffing off of Michaels’ rock-and-roll background.
However, it was quickly discovered that this was no joking matter. Michaels suffered a fractured nose and a split lip, and several months later suffered a near-fatal brain hemorrhage. As we learned in our last blog, traumatic brain injuries can occur months after an initial accident, so it is safe to allege that the hemorrhage could have been a direct result of the incident at the Tony’s.
Michaels sued CBS for negligence, claiming that they did not instruct him on how to leave the stage, and that they did not inform him that there would be a descending prop.
The courts ruled in Michaels’ favor, but the amount of the settlement has not been disclosed.
Liebeck Vs. McDonald’s
Perhaps the most widely known personal injury case on our list is Liebeck vs. McDonald’s. Stella Liebeck, 79, was going through a McDonald’s drive-thru in 1992 to get a cup of coffee – possibly what would become the most famous cup of coffee in the world. After receiving the coffee, her grandson – who was driving – pulled the car over to let Liebeck put cream and sugar in her drink. When she removed the lid, the hot coffee spilled on her lap, causing third-degree burns.
Here’s where things get tricky. The coffee that was in Liebeck’s cup was between 180 and 190 degrees fahrenheit. Burn experts state that third-degree burns can occur within two to three seconds at temperatures that hot. So why did McDonald’s give Liebeck coffee knowing that it could cause severe injuries? McDonald’s knows that customers expect hot coffee when they come in, and because of that brew their coffee anywhere from 195-205 degrees, and store their coffee between 180 and 190 degrees in order to achieve the rich coffee flavor that coffee-drinkers crave.
So now we have an elderly patron who was served coffee that McDonald’s knew could cause third-degree burns, but they served it anyways. What happens next? After informing McDonald’s of the accident, being hospitalized for eight days, and undergoing extensive medical treatment, Liebeck requested that McDonald’s simply pay for her medical bills, which totaled $11,000.
For a billion dollar company like McDonald’s, $11,000 might seem like pocket change. But because McDonald’s was following standard coffee protocol, they refused Liebeck’s request. That’s when Liebeck hired a personal injury lawyer, Reed Morgan. Together they requested a settlement of $90,000. McDonald’s countered with an offer of $800. Keep in mind that Liebeck’s injuries resulted in skin grafts and disfigurement. $800 was a slap in the face.
With damning evidence against McDonald’s, stating that they acted with negligence by serving excessively hot coffee without adequate warnings, and that they already had 700 similar claims brought against them in the 10 years leading up to the trial, Morgan hit them with a $300,000 settlement. McDonald’s argued that Liebeck was responsible for her own injuries, since she removed the lid herself. After the jury deliberated, Liebeck was awarded a total of $640,000 for compensatory and punitive damages.
It’s Never A Bad Idea To Consult A Personal Injury Lawyer
Liebeck’s case is the perfect example of how important it is to hire a personal injury lawyer if you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another. If Liebeck had chosen to fight this on her own, she might have settled for the $800 that McDonald’s originally offered her.
It is also important to remember that no case is too frivolous if you have suffered an injury. Many people criticised Bret Michaels when his case was brought to court, claiming that he was a rich and famous performer, why did he need to sue CBS for more money? Liebeck faced backlash and ridicule for her lawsuit, with many people saying, “Who doesn’t know that coffee is hot?” The fact of the matter is that Liebeck did know her coffee would be hot, but she didn’t expect to be served a cup of coffee that McDonald’s knew could cause bodily harm yet still refused to change their policies. Bret Michaels may be a famous performer, but just like everyone else, he was still entitled to compensation when his injury was caused by the negligence of another.
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, be sure to contact a personal injury lawyer immediately to help you get the compensation you deserve. If you have suffered a personal injury in the state of texas, contact The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez Jr., PLLC. today to find out how we can help.
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John Kirk is a professor of Latin American Studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, and is the author and co-editor of 16 books on Cuba, a country he has been visiting Cuba since 1976.
He is the editor of the Contemporary Cuba series at the University Press of Florida, and member of the editorial board of several journals specialising in Cuban affairs.
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The vivid life of Fidel Castro
As the former leader turns 90, he is seen as both a totalitarian dictator and an anti-imperialistic humanitarian.
Trump declines to criticise Turkey's purchase of S-400
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John Galliano and Foxy Brown, the 00s’ Most Fabulous Muse
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John Galliano and Foxy Brown at the New York Christian Dior Boutique Opening, 1999
In celebration of her birthday, we explore the rapper’s relationship with fashion’s fêted enfant terrible, and her enduring legacy on popular culture
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In the December 1998 issue of VIBE Magazine, of which Foxy Brown was the cover star, clad in a silver bikini and clutching her left breast with acrylic talons, editor-in-chief Danyel Smith wrote: “Foxy was seven years old when Janet Jackson hit with Control and What Have You Done for Me Lately. Five when Madonna broke it down with Material Girl. No wonder she’s got so much fabulous arrogance.” Smith’s assertion of Brown’s character was pertinent, to say the least; the Trinidadian, New York-born musician built her career on a potent combination of supreme talent and flagrant feuding, amassing a list of hostilities that reads like a ‘who’s who’ of hip-hop. Lil Kim, Queen Latifah, Eve, Ja Rule, Remy Ma, Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes and Jay Z, to name but a few, were all notable targets in Brown’s firing line.
It’s unsurprising, then, that such an unapologetic diva caught the attention of fashion’s most fêted enfant terrible. John Galliano, equally renowned for producing controversial and polarising work, turned to Foxy Brown as a muse for Dior’s S/S00 collection. As Osman Ahmed wrote of the show’s influence on popular culture: “Galliano’s collection marked a new age for Christian Dior, during which it became both relevant to and aspirational for a new generation. For many, the house embodied quintessential, ladylike glamour, and thus operated as a symbol of 50s femininity and the bourgeoisie: ‘Someone has to take Dior into the 21st century – even if it’s kicking and screaming,’ said Galliano in 2000. All of a sudden, P. Diddy and Foxy Brown were in the court of Christian Dior, redefining what it might mean to be Dior’s clientele.”
Brown performed at the opening of New York’s Christian Dior boutique in 1999, stating: “I’ve always been a John Galliano fan from day one, I think he is the designer for the millenium. I’m his biggest supporter, biggest fan and I know he’s a fan of mine.” Wearing a denim-print halterneck dress with a hankerchief hem from Dior’s S/S00 collection, thinly pencilled-on brows accentuated with a stripe of white highlighter and a deep plum lip, the rapper gushed about her affinity with the designer’s work. “Wherever he goes is where I’m a fan of,” she declared. “I just love his stuff and his work, it’s funky, fun, edgy, and I’m an edgy artist.”
Foxy Brown, 2003
Brown went on to pen lyrics to reflect her fashion icon status, rapping “dark skinned, Christian Dior poster girl” in her 2001 hit Oh Yeah ft. Spragga Benz. This was followed up with 2003’s Stylin’, reiterating: “It’s necessary, we styles in Burberry, and our walk is mean in them Frankie B. jeans bwoy, it’s necessary, we stays in Burberry, and a Marc Jacob bag and a H-Tod shoe.”
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The New Noma by Bjarke Ingels Group Opens to the Public
14:00 - 23 September, 2018
by Eric Baldwin
NOMA 2.0. Image © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Bjarke Ingels Group has designed a cluster of buildings as the new home for Noma, one of the world’s most acclaimed restaurants. Situated between two lakes within the community of Christiania in Copenhagen. Built on the site of an ex-military warehouse once used to store mines for the Royal Danish Navy, the project is imagined as an intimate culinary garden village. With interiors completed in collaboration with Studio David Thulstrup, the project dissolves the restaurant’s individual functions into a collection of separate yet connected buildings.
Built with a total of 11 spaces, the new Noma was made using the finest materials best suited for each space's function. Every part of the restaurant experience - the arrival, the lounge, the barbeque, the wine selection and the private company - are all clustered around the chefs. From their central position, they are set with an overview while allowing guests to follow what would traditionally happen behind-the-scenes. Outside, the restaurant’s three greenhouses are used as a garden, test kitchen and bakery.
Each ‘building within the building’ is connected by glass covered paths for chefs and guests to follow the changes in weather, daylight and seasons - making the natural environment an integral part of the culinary experience. The 40-cover dining room and adjacent private dining room are made of stacked timber planks that resemble neatly piled wood at a lumber yard. Guests have the opportunity to walk through each of the surrounding buildings and to experience Nordic materials and building techniques: the barbecue is a giant walk-in hut, and the lounge looks and feels like a giant fireplace made entirely of brick inside and out.
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Cite: Eric Baldwin. "The New Noma by Bjarke Ingels Group Opens to the Public" 23 Sep 2018. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/902489/the-new-noma-by-bjarke-ingels-group-opens-to-the-public/> ISSN 0719-8884
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C.R. Judd
Judd, Chester Roy
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Chester Roy Judd (aka C.R. Judd) was born on August 28, 1896 to Robert Judd and Ida Judd (née Ida Dickson) in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. The fourth of seven sons, Judd attended London Collegiate followed by the London Normal School, where he graduated in 1919 with a Permanent Second Class Teaching Certificate (upgraded to a first class teaching certificate by 1940).
Judd’s first position as a teacher was at Edith Cavell School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario during the 1919-1920 school year. The following school year, he taught at Sault Ste. Marie’s Central School. At the end of his second year of teaching, Judd left the profession to pursue a career as a chiropractor.
In September 1921, Judd moved to Davenport, Iowa, United States of America, where he attended the Palmer School of Chiropractic and received a Philosopher of Chiropractic (Ph.C.) and a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.). He graduated from Palmer on March 2, 1923. Upon graduation he returned to London, Ontario and set up a chiropractic practice; however, he did not remain a full-time chiropractor for the rest of his career. In 1926, Judd returned to teaching while continuing his chiropractic practice part-time. He retired as a chiropractor in 1965.
On August 11, 1926, Judd accepted the position of principal and teacher at Capreol Public School in Capreol, Ontario and he began teaching on September 7, 1926. The following year, on July 9, 1927, Judd married Esther Irene Mossop (aka Ettie Mossop, 1900-2000) in Middlesex County, Ontario. The couple had known each other while they were students at London Collegiate and the London Normal School, where Ettie graduated with a Permanent First Class Teaching Certificate in 1923. After their wedding, Ettie Judd taught as a substitute teacher at Capreol Public School. In November 1932, the couple welcomed a son, Donald Leslie Judd.
In 1959, due to the rising population of the area, Capreol opened a new, four-room school and named it C.R. Judd Public School in honour of Judd, though he was never an employee there and remained principal of Capreol Public School until his retirement in 1964. After retirement, the Judd family moved to Thamesford, Ontario.
C.R. Judd passed away on February 26, 1969 in Thamesford, Ontario at the age of 72.
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A Solution to the Migration Crisis
The stories and photographs of migrants attempting to enter Europe is a human tragedy, heartbreaking as people die trying to cross the Mediterranean. On August 27, 2015, over 50 migrants were found dead inside an abandoned truck, a Hungarian registered vehicle, abandoned on a highway in Austria, near the Hungarian border. In April, more than 400 died in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean. In August, several hundred people were on board a boat that sank off the coast of Libya. So far, more than 2,300 have died while crossing the sea.
European countries are groping for solutions to the large numbers of immigrants that is linked to other issues such as border controls and criminal networks. Reasonable estimates suggest that about 200,000 arrived in Greece this year, about 100,000 entered Italy, and 3,000 a day are migrating through the Balkans. More than 100,000 boat people entered the European Union in July 2015.
Europe has no consensus on the problem. Germany in particular, expecting to get 800,000 migrants, 40 per cent of them asylum seekers, proposes an immigration law that would allow for legalization of migrants from non-EU countries. Chancellor Angela Merkel holds that immigration is more beneficial than not. Some individual Germans provide hospitality. Others do not, and more than 200 assaults on shelters for asylum seekers have occurred.
Britain has tried by various means to reduce the flow of migrants that has risen to 330,000 this year. Among them are plans to make it more difficult for British businesses to recruit skilled workers from outside the European Union, to reduce work benefits, to limit access to welfare for the unemployed, and to allow only migrants with a job already promised to enter the U.K.
At least four problems arise from the increasing migration crisis: the reality and possibility of terrorism; political friction within the European countries; the increased support of right-wing extremist organizations; and the larger proportion of Muslims in the European nations.
Two recent incidents indicate the possibility and danger of cross-border terrorism. One was the attempted attack on August 21, 2015 on the high speed train between Amsterdam and Paris by a 26-year-old Moroccan who had connections to radical mosques on Spain, and is said to be linked to a cell of French ISIS militants in Turkey. This jihadist, Ayoub el Khazzani, lived in at least five European countries, able to cross borders without difficulty.
This is due to the Schengen arrangement that allows free travel movement between most of the EU countries. Apart from providing the right of free travel to citizens, this was originally intended, among other things such as lessen the possibility of organized crime and terrorist threats, to allow freedom to move to a job already offered. It is now the opportunity to allow people in EU without jobs to move in search of work and benefits, putting pressure on public services. But it also allows terrorists to move freely without restrictions or checks.
The second incident was the arrest in Italy of a 22-year-old Moroccan who had been involved in an attack on an art museum in Tunisia, and who had entered Italy together with 90 other migrants in the Sicilian port of Porto Empedocle.
A possible danger is that Iran or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or terrorist groups elsewhere could foster militants coming into EU disguised as migrants. On May 18, 2015, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke of this possibility of foreign fighters, terrorists trying to hide and blend with migrants. It may be the case that the EU already has several thousands of its citizens who have fought for jihadists in Iraq and Syria, and may become “lone wolf” militants.
NATO is supposed to be working on the “root causes” of the large numbers seeking migration by working with partners in the Middle East and North Africa to help them stabilize their own countries. It is trying to help those countries take more responsibility for their own security. Thus, Jordan is being assisted in defense capacities, in training, and advising. Western countries are trying to assist in achieving a cease-fire and reaching a peaceful negotiated solution for the conflict in Libya.
It is crucial to find and to dismantle the criminal networks responsible for smuggling, or pretending to smuggle, people across the Mediterranean. These criminals force large numbers on to boats that take on water after leaving the Libyan coast because of the extra weight. European naval forces have limited their activities, and should do more to stop and search boats on the sea.
Despite the NATO search for reasons, the real “root cause”, the elephant in the room, for migration to Europe is ignored. It is the unwillingness of Arab and Muslim states to help and to accommodate the migrants coming from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, and other Muslim countries. One might reasonably expect the migrants, escaping their suffering from war, oppression and poverty, to be offered shelter in the wealthier countries such as Saudi Arabia, the Gulf countries, the United Arab Emirates including Qatar and Dubai.
The refusal of these countries to aid fellow Muslims is inexcusable. The UAE, the federation of seven states founded in 1971, is enormously wealthy, with 10 per cent of the world’s supply of crude oil reserves, and oil exports that account for 30 per cent of its GDP. Dubai is economically successful with its heavy investments in real estate, airlines, ports, the drug trade, and human trafficking. It displays its wealth by its rain forest in the desert, large shopping malls, and the world’s tallest twin towers. Dubai is already preparing for the World Expo to be held there in 2020.
Qatar, with the highest per capita income in the world, has become influential politically and economically, punching, as the British say, above its weight. Politically, it has been involved in assisting Libyan rebels, those opposing the Assad regime in Syria, and aiding the ruling party in Tunisia. It owns, in whole or in part, the Al Jazeera Media Network, property in London including the Shard, Canary Wharf, Barclays Bank, Harrods Store, No. 1 Hyde Park, the world’s most expensive block of apartments, British horse racing, Sainsbury’s Stores, and the London Stock Exchange, and the football club Paris St. Germain in France. Qatar is spending lavishly on preparing to host the football FIFA World Cup competition in 2022.
One can understand that the favorite charity of these wealthy Arab nations is themselves, but it is not unreasonable for the “international community” to demand that they share some of their wealth and take responsibility for helping Muslims caught the violence, the horrors and the oppression of other Muslim states. Now is the time for the world community to discuss, the problem and to ask, in the words of Socrates, do you know by what means the wealthy Arab nations might be persuaded to change their behavior and do the right thing.
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Shame on the British Left
The world has been horrified by the rapid growth of the mosquito-borne virus Zika that has spread through all of South American and has threatened the United States. The virus may cause birth defects in children and neurological problems in adults. The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency to deal with the virus as the world faces an increase in the widespread levels of the virus.
No one except certified lunatics or perhaps the villains in James Bond movies are likely to call for an increase in the Zika virus. But an unfortunately large number of people, neither certified or uncertified lunatics, are keen on spreading another virus, the cancer of anti-Semitism, that is spreading throughout the world. Yet, like Zika, anti-Semitism is a public health risk and requires a coordinated international response, including perhaps the WHO, and immediate international action. As in the case of Zika, finding a vaccine to counter the virus of anti-Semitism may take years but the task must be undertaken because the cancer is growing and must be eliminated.
It is true that in 1882 in his pamphlet Auto-Emancipation, the early Russian Zionist thinker and activist, Leon Pinsker, a physician, wrote that “Judeophobia is a variety of demonopathy… it is a psychic aberration and, as a disease transmitted for two thousand years it is incurable.” Yet, if he were writing today he would search for a cure.
The concern and the search continue. At the Inter-Parliamentary Coalition for Combatting Anti-Semitism held in Berlin on March 14, 2016, the British Minister for Justice Michel Gove remarked that anti-Semitism is not just the oldest hatred in the world, it also a virus that mutates.
In Britain today the virus has found a home in people of all political persuasions.
Not surprisingly, the virus is in the usual places. In those of the extreme political right the long-held prejudices still remain and are rationalized in a new way. Fear of and opposition to globalization have been used as an excuse to revive and increase anti-Semitic attitudes. It is overwhelmingly evident that some part of the British Islamic community is prone to the disease. We hear that the Israeli Mossad killed Princess Diana, and that 4,000 Jews in New York were told to stay home on 9/11. The antagonism to Israel and to “Zionist Crusader,” is interrelated with anti-Semitic tropes.
From Karl Marx on there has been a strain of anti-Semitism in leftist circles. Even Wilhelm Marr, the man who coined the word “anti-Semitism” was a German leftist. What is distressing, though it should not therefore come as a total surprise, is the number of leftists, especially too many in the British Labour Party, who have succumbed to the disease. The carriers of the disease are gradually becoming known and they should be named to prevent others being infected. The irony is that these carriers always claim they oppose discrimination.
A few can be mentioned. We already know of Vicki Kirby, vice-chair of the Woking Labour Party who told us that Jews “slaughter the oppressed.” The former Lord Mayor of Bradford, Khadim Hussain, welcomed a cartoon complaining of the emphasis that schools were putting on teaching the Holocaust, on Anne Frank, and on the six million “Zionists [sic]” killed. On April 1, after he had been criticized, he resigned or was bidden farewell from the Labour Party.
A student named Rayhan Uddin, vice-chair of the London School of Economics Labour Society and member of the Labour Party is ambitious to become president of the student union at LSE. He did not win because he did not receive the necessary quota of votes. However, he knew that “leading Zionists” had taken over the union.
Beinazir Lasharie, a Labour councillor in Kensington, London, told us that many people knew that Jews were behind 9/11 and behind ISIS. Among the others who can be named are Gerry Downing (Zionists rule the world), Scott Nelson (the Israeli flag reveals a swastika), and Bob Campbell (the rat with the Star of David is the real plague).
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the Labour Party, is not himself anti-Semitic and indeed has denounced anti-Semitism on a number of occasions. Nevertheless, he has mixed with curious company. One such is Paul Eisen, a Holocaust denier, who published an extraordinary work, The Holocaust Wars. In it he not only attempts to “rehumanise” Ernest Zundel, the notorious German promoter of Holocaust denial and Nazi supporter, but even the person of Adolf Hitler himself, the Nazi regime, and the German people. Eisen founded a group, Deir Yassin Remembered, a pro-Palestinian pressure group. He was also friendly with David Duke, former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard. He is pleased to announce he has also been friendly with Corbyn for 15 years.
Another individual who Corbyn has not repudiated is the hate preacher Shekh Raed Salah, head of the Northern Islamic Movement in Israel. He was imprisoned for funding Hamas, for links with an Iranian intelligence agent, and for a blood libel. On his visit to Britain in 2011 when the two met, Corbyn praised him as an “honored citizen”.
The most recent member, perhaps the most extreme, of this leftist group is Tony Greenstein, a member of the Brighton and Hove Trades Council, and other organizations. He was suspended from the Labour Party, but has been quietly reinstated under Corbyn’s leadership. He is a political activist focusing mainly on pro-Palestinian activity, as a founding member of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and active in “Jews for Boycotting Israeli Goods.” He rejected the idea that comparing Zionism and the State of Israel to the Nazis was anti-Semitic. Indeed, according to him, Zionists collaborated with the Nazis.
Greenstein cannot be regarded as a model figure not only for Labour Party members but even for aspiring anti-Semites. He was arrested and found guilty for stealing a credit card and using it. At his trial he asked for seven other offences of dishonesty to be considered. At other times he was convicted of drug possession, and for damaging property at Sussex University.
Nevertheless, it is useful to peruse the Greenstein version of the truth, especially since he is both the son of an Orthodox rabbi and a law graduate. Critics are often “Zionist scum,” or “Zionist idiots.” The State of Israel has forbidden “mixed race” marriages. Israel has been responsible for the “wanton murder of Palestinian civilians.” Israel is a racial state, and miscegenation, the mixing of the races, is strictly forbidden in Israel. Zionists collaborated with the Nazis. All this from a law school graduate living in the civilized seaside town of Brighton!
The virulent disease of anti-Semitism must be eradicated. It should be the task of all political leaders, particularly a leftist leader like Jeremy Corbyn, not simply to criticize anti-Semitism, an action that is commendable, but also to distance themselves from the carriers of disease. Researchers throughout the world are seeking to find the formula for expelling the virus Zika. The political and social leaders of the world should similarly expel the carriers of the virus of anti-Semitism from all rational and respectable organizations.
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Thoughts after seeing the Maria Schneider Orchestra
Some non-analytical, off-the-cuff thoughts after seeing Maria Schneider and her eponymous orchestra perform at Birdland on June 4th, celebrating the release of her new album The Thompson Fields.
Image via Texas Public Radio
I’ve been a fan of Maria Schneider for … 15 years? Probably closer to 20, now that I think about it. My dad introduced me to her after he got Coming About. As usual, it took me a little while to latch on to her style and to understand what she was doing. (I was in early high school at this time, trying to learn as much about music as possible, but my ears were much more inclined to hard boppers like Horace Silver and late 50s Miles Davis or Count Basie and Duke Ellington than Maria Schneider.)
Can we talk about how she won a Grammy for Concert In the Garden, how that album was completely crowd-funded - one of the first jazz albums to do so, and a trend-setter in that regard - and lead to a successful record label that's almost completely crowd-funded?
My favorite piece of her’s depends on when you ask me. Sometimes it’s “Hang Gliding.” Others, it’s “The ‘Pretty’ Road.” Or “Cerulean Skies.” Or “Bulería, Soleá Y Rumba.” You catch my drift.
But there are moments in songs that give me chills or make me want to jump up and down with glee whenever I hear them:
The reed parts in “Dança Ilusória,” particularly after the trombone solo, around the 6:30 mark.
The “Rumba” in “Bulería, Soleá Y Rumba,” which modulates its melody up by a minor 3rd as it progresses.
The alternating 3/2 and 12/8 feel in the “Bulería” portion of “Bulería, Soleá Y Rumba.” Steve Reich used a similar idea in the last movement of his “Electric Counterpoint,” and there’s something about that shifting of beats - even though the number of eighth notes stays consistent - that gets inside me in the best way possible.
The part after Ingrid Jensen’s solo in “The ‘Pretty’ Road,” that is the epitome of Maria Schneider: dense harmonies, mixed orchestrations, melodies on top of and handed off to various sections, long lines supported by vibrant countermelodies …
The backgrounds behind the tenor solo, and then coming out of that solo, in “Hang Gliding.” And its 11/8 meter.
Frequent moments when she has sustained tones supported by angular countermelodies.
I can say that my favorite album is Concert In the Garden, but I also love Sky Blue and The Thompson Fields immensely. I think I wore out Concert In the Garden the summer of 2005, playing it in my car and at home almost non-stop. I can sing any and all lines on that album, if you ask me nicely.
The set list from when I saw the band was a mix of old and new:
“Dance You Monster To My Soft Song”
“A Potter’s Song”
“Gumba Blue”
“The Thompson Fields” (about “everything that’s beautiful about being from a small town in the Midwest”)
“Arbiter’s of Evolution” - with the tricky beginning where you have no idea what the time signature is, and then you realize it’s been 4/4 the entire time and you exclaim, “What?!”
She has filled her band with some of the best musicians around, each one a superb soloist and excellent ensemble player.
Scott Robinson is the only person who can make the alto clarinet sound good. (Check out “Walking By Flashlight” from her new album.)
Scott Robinson came to my high school once or twice, with Frank Mantooth’s big band. (Mantooth wass another superb composer and arranger, who’s untimely death left a void in the jazz world.) Robinson wasn’t on Mantooth’s Sophisticated Ladies album, but he took the bari solos while at SPHS, and sounded incredible (obviously). One of these times was also when I had dinner with baritone Kevin Mahogany, sitting in a home ec room, eating spaghetti made by band moms.
I think that her being from the Midwest (southern Minnesota) has not only affected her sensibilities - she has the air of being one of the most pleasant and down to earth people ever, and that’s saying a lot because so much of the jazz world shares her humility and humor - but also the quiet beauty of her music. It’s not forceful or brash; it has that false simplicity, an impression of effortlessness, that gives way to a relentless energy and drive - sometimes it’s apparent and sometimes it’s simmering just below the surface.
Schneider looks like a painter when she conducts, brushing broad strokes on the canvas of her band.
No, better yet: she looks like a dancer. Those who say contemporary jazz is not danceable need to watch Schneider lead her band.
When you see her live, you can see the look on her face during the bass solo of “Lembrança.” Appreciation. Pride. Trust. Gratitude. To have that feeling while hearing your music performed must be incredible.
She is beautiful. Her music is beautiful.
She’s not the first to use an non-standard instrumentation with a big band, but, in my opinion, she orchestrates better than most anyone else out there. (Even, dare I say, better than Gil Evans and Bob Brookmeyer, two of her mentors.) Especially since she started adding wordless vocals as another instrument in her band. Alto flute, alto clarinet, oboe, accordion … She makes her big band sound like a full-fledged chamber orchestra.
Make sure to listen to Winter Morning Walks if you want to hear her music performed by an actual chamber orchestra (and sung superbly by Dawn Upshaw).
I am not a composer. I have no real desire to be one. But if I were, she would be one of my role models. I would consider myself lucky if I could write 4 bars as good as she does.
I love that her band is still thriving. They started seemingly eons ago, performing Monday nights in New York, which turned out to be a great workshop for her new arrangements and compositions. She's a slow writer, compared to some other contemporary composers, so we're not always blessed with a new album or live performances. I think that makes me cherish a new album or concert even more than usual.
If you haven't heard any Maria Schneider, remedy that as soon as possible. Then send me a message and let me know what you think!
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Construction Plans Underway for New Aurora Health Center in Manitowoc
Clinic Scheduled to Open in 2018
Manitowoc, Wis. - Aurora Health Care will construct a new 18,000 square foot Aurora Health Center located on Dewey Street on the south side of Manitowoc. The new facility is scheduled to open in the summer of 2018.
“As our patient volumes in Manitowoc continue to grow, developing additional access to our programs and services remains a key focus for us,” said Christine Larson, BSN, RN, senior director administrator, Aurora Health Care Medical Group in Manitowoc County. “This project aligns with our vision of providing Manitowoc County with the resources we need to live well.”
The new Aurora Health Center will house several departments including urgent care, an occupational health clinic, retail pharmacy, and lab/X-ray services. There will also be an employer sponsored clinic through Aurora BayCare Employer Services.
The new facility will serve as a replacement clinic for the current Aurora Health Center located on Reed Avenue. “As we move forward in this process, renovations will also take place at the medical office building at the Aurora Health Center in Two Rivers to ensure we are adhering to the highest standards at all of our locations in Manitowoc County,” added Larson.
“We looked at a number of different options for the current Aurora Health Center on Reed Avenue,” explained Larson. “After evaluating all options from remodeling to replacement, we determined that it was in Aurora’s and the community’s best interest to build a replacement clinic. The services from the Reed Avenue location will transition to the new location with the exception of internal medicine services which will transition to existing Aurora locations within Manitowoc County.”
About Aurora Health Care:
Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit Wisconsin-area health care provider and a national leader in efforts to improve health care quality. Aurora offers services at sites in more than 90 communities throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Aurora is Wisconsin's most comprehensive health care provider and the state's largest private employer. Aurora serves more than 1.2 million patients every year via a comprehensive network of facilities, services and providers, including 15 hospitals, more than 150 clinics, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 33,000 caregivers. As evidenced by more than 300 active clinical trials, Aurora is dedicated to delivering innovations to provide the best possible care today, and to define the best care for tomorrow. Get helpful health and wellness information via the Aurora MyHealth blog, our Facebook page, our Twitter account and our Pinterest account.
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AustCham Board of Directors
Wayne Williams
Chief Finance Officer – Minor Hotels
Wayne Williams is currently Chief Finance Officer for the Minor Hotel Group. He has more than 15 years' experience working in Thailand and has been with Minor International for the past 11 years. Prior to joining Minor, Wayne held a number of senior finance roles in hotels and hospitality businesses in Thailand, Australia and the Pacific.
Minor International (MINT) is a global company based in Bangkok and focuses on three primary businesses including restaurants, hotels and lifestyle brands. MINT is one of Asia’s largest restaurant companies with over 2,000 outlets and is also a hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of 156 properties.
Operating in 23 countries, the company operates most notably under such brands as The Pizza Company, Swensen’s, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King, The Coffee Club, Ribs and Rumps, Anantara, AVANI, Tivoli and Oaks.
Wayne is a Commerce graduate from the University of Queensland and has been Australian CPA certified for 20 years. He is able to offer his strong financial background to the Chamber, along with his experience in growing a company with significant investments in both Thailand and Australia.
2018 AustCham sub-Committees: In addition to being Vice President of the Chamber, Wayne is served on the 2018 Hospitality and Tourism sub-Committee and the 2018 AFL Grand Final Family Day, 2018 Australian Bash and 2018 AustCham Golf event sub-Committees.
Benjamin Krieg
General Manager - Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20
Area General Manager Thailand – Midscale & Economy Hotels
Benjamin Krieg, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 for the past 3 years is a seasoned hospitality executive with more than 20+ years of experience in Asia Pacific, Benjamin’s role also includes additional responsibilities as Area General Manager Thailand – Midscale & Economy Hotels with AccorHotels
Prior to joining Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, Benjamin held several General Manager positions at hotels in Bangkok as well as across Australia including several pre-opening General Manager roles. Prior to that, he held various operataional executive roles within AccorHotels Australia and at the group’s corporate office across a span of almost 15 years with the company
Benjamin holds an advanced Diploma in International Hotel Management from the Swiss Hotel Association, International College of Hotel Management and a Diplôme Culinaire d’Hôtelier from Le Cordon Bleu. He remains committed to developing programs to enhance and increase the interaction between hotel schools, high school graduates and the hotel industry in the communities in which he has worked throughout his career, and has also on the Board of Directors for the Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce for the past 2 years
AUSTCHAM Sub Committees: Sundowners, Aussie Bash and Social Committee, Hospitality & Tourism Committee, Membership Committee
Chris Larkin
Founder and Managing Director, CLC Asia
Chris is the founder of CLC Asia. He has over 15 years of experience working for both government and private sector clients in Asia, Australia and the UK. He joined the chamber in 2013 and has served the Chamber as a Director since 2014.
After beginning his career in Australia, Chris moved to Thailand where he became an internal advisor to the Thai government on privatisation and economic regulatory policy, working on the privatisations of PTT and Airports of Thailand, as well as working with a variety of State Owned Enterprises.
With CLC Asia, Chris has advised a number of private sector clients on market entry, policy and political risk issues, across a range of sectors – and acts as a government relations advisor for a number of blue chip firms.
Chris has an Honours degree in Economics and a Masters of Public Policy and Management from Monash University, Australia, as well as having completed a Minerals Economics course from the University of Melbourne.
Chris is fluent in English and Thai and has dual Australian and Thai citizenship. He is married with three daughters.
2018 AustCham sub-Committees: Chris is serving on the Advocacy sub-Committees, working on Customs Alliance and Immigration issues.
M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon
Baan Laksasubha Resort Huahin
M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon is the owner and director of her own business, Baan Laksasubha, a boutique beachfront resort in the centre of Hua Hin. Khun Lak designed the concept of the resort based on years of experience living in South America, Europe and Australia. She joined the AustCham Board in 2009 and has been Vice President for the last four years.
Seeing great worth in nurturing today’s younger generation to become tomorrow’s leaders, M.L. Laksasubha has invested much time to create and grow the Thai-Australia Association (TAA) and AustCham joint program; ‘AustralianAlumni’. The group has created its own website which has seen over 850 people sign up to already. Khun Lak is determined to strengthen this program and further collaborate with likeminded organisations to increase awareness and promote the value of Australian business and academia.
Khun Lak is also an entrepreneur and has been owner of various business including Krystalina crystal company and the first steps international preschool in Bangkok. She also represents AustCham in the Professional Women's Group (PWG). Khun Lak has spent much of her life in Australia including studying there. She has two children – one who has graduated from University of Melbourne and another has graduated from RMIT University.
2018 AustCham sub-Committees: M.L. Laksasubha is serving on the Hospitality & Tourism, Membership and Alumni sub-Committees.
Peter Emblin
Professional Finance Executive
Peter Emblin is a professional finance executive with a diverse experience of global financial markets, corporate finance, financial and general management, property investment and construction, government relations and, P&L responsibility, having worked in Australia, United Kingdom and various South East Asian countries.
His career experiences cover analysis, primary research, investment management, mergers and acquisitions, broad financial and general management, and communications.
He has been resident in Thailand since 1992 when he came to Thailand to establish a newly authorised fund management company as part of Thailand’s financial liberalisation. Prior to joining MBMG in 2014 he was a partner in a Thai based private equity firm investing in the Mekong region. At MBMG he works closely with their clients to help them implement corporate strategies.
He is a Senior Fellow of the Finance and Securities Institute of Australia, Graduate Member of the Thai Institute of Directors and a former Director of the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Board of Seamico Securities a Thai listed Public company.
2018 AustCham sub-Committees: In addition to being the Chamber Treasurer, Peter is serving on the Sponsorship sub-Committee and works closely with the CSR sub-Committee.
Apiradee Bunyalekha
Asiania International Consulting Co.,Ltd
Apiradee Bunyalekha has 14 years of professional experience in marketing, marketing communications, media, customer experience management, and education specialist. Apiradee has a passion for constant learning and real experience. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Asiania International Consulting, a business that focuses on providing education schemes, short-term experience programmes, internships, and work placements for young people across Asia and Australia. The company also offers a consultation services for SMEs and non-profit organisations on branding and marketing communications through a workshop approach.
2018 AustCham sub-Committees: Khun Apiradee is serving on the Education and Alumni sub-Committees.
Brenton Mauriello
CEO, dwp l design worldwide partnership
Brenton graduated from the University of South Australia, and then obtained a Master in Business Administration from the University of Singapore. Brenton is currently undertaking a Doctorate of Business in corporate governance with the Australian School of Business.
Brenton has significant management experience garnered across the construction, pharmaceutical, distribution and design industries. Brenton is currently the CEO of dwp, design worldwide partnership, Thailand’s largest multi-disciplinary architecture and interior design firm. More recently, Brenton has established Aldama Foods Thailand, and launched several international food and beverage outlets in Bangkok.
Brenton is currently the President of AustCham ASEAN and part time facilitator at the Institute of Directors of Thailand.
2018 AustCham sub-Committees: In addition to being President of the Chamber, Brenton is serving on the Membership and Sponsorship sub-Committees.
Chris McLoughlin
President NS BlueScope Lysaght (Thailand)
BlueScope is a long-term sponsor and supporter of the chamber. This length of this formal relationship was pleasing news when he arrived in Thailand as in his previous role based in the Pacific Islands was heavily involved in both the Fiji Australian Business Council (FABC) and the Fiji New Zealand Business Council (FNZBC). This multi chamber involvement came about as he was working for an Australian company but reported into New Zealand Steel, a fully owned New Zealand based subsidiary. He relied on these forums, particularly the FABC, Australian High Commission and Austrade to improve adherence to building and material standards following Tropical Cyclone Winston.
Through this work he became an industry representative working with the Fiji Ministry of Trade to review the suitability of these standards and how they are enforced. This presented great opportunity for a number of Australian businesses including BlueScope at which point he gained a real insight into the benefits of the Australian public and private sectors working together and the contribution that could be made through these forums in foreign territories. He hopes that if appointed to the BOD directors for AusCham Thailand his previous experience, passion for Australia and Thailand and current position in BlueScope would place him well to assist other Australian organisations make similar contributions in this region while growing their business.
James Evans
Director of Legal & External Affairs, Linfox International Group
James oversees all legal, government and external relations matters in Asia for Linfox International Group, based at the Asia Regional Head Office in Thailand.
James joined Linfox in 2014 and has worked in Asia since 2004 across a wide variety of legal matters including general commercial advice, logistics, joint ventures and has particular expertise in intellectual property matters. James is a qualified Solicitor of England & Wales and holds an LLB (Hons) and a Post Graduate qualification in Legal Practice. James has previously held the position of director for the European ASEAN Business Council (EABC) in Bangkok and is company secretary for the Linfox International Group.
Linfox has been operating its logistics business in Thailand and Southeast Asia for over 20 years and serves customers in the FMCG, retail and industrial markets. Linfox has been a strong supporter of the chamber and is keen to work side by side to improve the chamber’s relations and service offerings to its members. Linfox will seek to involve its employees across as many of the chamber’s groups as possible, including targeted events, social meetings, advocacy and legal affairs.
Frank Holzer
General Manager – ANCA Sheet Metal Solutions (Thailand)
Frank Holzer is Australian born and has been a resident in Thailand since 2005.
He has been part of the AFG ( Automotive Focus Group ) committee on the Eastern Seaboard since 2011 and President for the past 5 years.
His professional profile:
General Motors Holden – 1979 to 2005
- Various positions – Manufacturing, Quality, HR, IT, Finance.
General Motors Thailand ( Chevrolet ) – 2005 - 2015
- Director ASEAN Manufacturing Finance
MHG Asia Pacific Operations – 2015 - 2017
- Executive General Manager
Tinfish Thailand ( ANCA Group ) 2017 till present
- General Manager
Simon Wetherell
Managing Director SW Consulting (Asia) Co Ltd
Simon Wetherell is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of SW Consulting (Asia) Co Ltd (trading as Australian Visas Thailand), a professional services firm that provides migration assistance on all matters related to Australian/Thai migration and has been a resident of Thailand since 2012, firstly in Phuket and now Bangkok and Pattaya.
Simon is an Australian Legal Practitioner and was admitted to practice in New South Wales in 1999, as well the Australian Federal and High Courts. He has subsequently been admitted in England & Wales in 2002 and the Cayman Islands in 2008. He is a current Registered Migration Agent (MARA #1464995). Simon has an LLB (Hons) and MBA majoring in New Venture Finance. Simon first worked at Clayton Utz in Sydney, one of Australia’s top tier law firms, before working for Clifford Chance, London, a magic circle firm and one of the world’s finest. After being seconded to Deutsche Bank Simon moved there full time and remained for 6 years, based in London and then later transferred to the Cayman Islands. In his role in the Cayman Islands, Simon was a Director of companies with assets in excess of US$35 Billion.
Simon’s clients and experience have included some of the best and most respected firms in the world, including Marriott Group, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Citibank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Telecom Italia and many more. Simon has lived in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas so he fully understands what it is like to be an expat and work with foreign nationals and governments.
With his background Simon hopes to bring his different valuable knowledge and experience and be a strong contributor to the Austcham board.
Stuart Kelly
Managing Director (Thailand), Weber Shandwick
Stuart Kelly brings 20 years of corporate communication and media experience. His background as a senior financial journalist with Bloomberg News in Asia provided the grounding for his more recent award-winning career in media relations, investor communication and crisis & issues management, in both in-house and agency roles.
In 2014 he moved to Bangkok to take up the role of Managing Director of Weber Shandwick in Thailand, fulfilling a long-held ambition to follow through with his close personal connection to the country. He previously led the Corporate & Finance team at Hill+Knowlton Strategies in Australia.
Stuart has provided senior strategic counsel for a wide range of multinational and Australian companies, including: Bankwest, BP, ThaiBev, Exxon Mobil, Uber, EFTPOS Australia, AllianceBernstein, First Data, Toronto Stock Exchange, FP Markets, Brookfield Multiplex, Compass Group, Nuplex, ASG Group, and Eaton Vance among others.
Stuart’s previous roles included Director, Corporate Affairs at iSOFT Group, one of the world’s largest health IT companies, an Account Director at three Sydney-based corporate communications agencies, and a stockbroker at one of Australia’s oldest firms.
As a senior Bloomberg journalist for more than five years, Stuart drove coverage of Asian investment markets both for television and print media. His career began in 1994 at The Star, South Africa’s leading daily newspaper, where for five years he covered a range of beats including the country’s transition from Apartheid to a full democracy.
In 2013 Stuart picked up four major Asian Corporate PR awards for his work, including:
The gold SABRE for Corporate Image Campaign of the Year (Shanghai)
PRWeek Asia Certificate of Excellence for Public Affairs Campaign of the Year (Hong Kong)
PublicAffairsAsia’s Gold Standard Award for Issues Management & Crisis Communications Campaign of the Year (Hong Kong)
Australian Government Relations Award for Best Corporate Campaign (Canberra)
Stuart is a passionate photographer and home cook. He has for many years enjoyed a close relationship with Thailand through his wife and daughter as well as his involvement with various Thai community organisations in Sydney.
2018 AustCham sub-Committees: Stuart is serving on the Communications, Digital IT & Innovation, and CSR sub-Committees.
Ex Officio Director
Susan Kahwati
Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, Austrade, Australian Embassy Bangkok
Susan has more than 20 years international business experience having worked in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. She manages the Austrade team in Bangkok which is responsible for growing Australia’s trade, investment and education relationship with Thailand and Laos. Prior to this, she was the Senior Trade Commissioner to Malaysia and Brunei. She has also completed Trade Commissioner postings in the United Arab Emirates and Greece.
Susan previously led teams to deliver Austrade’s online strategies and business systems to support the organisation’s global operations and connectivity. She also managed programs to promote the internationalisation of Australian industries, as well as helping individual companies to achieve their overseas business objectives.
Before joining Austrade, Susan worked in international trade and healthcare. She speaks Arabic, holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Sydney University. She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Children”™s Art Exchange project — Los Angeles/St Petersburg sister cities
Currently on exhibit – today until Thursday – is a large collection of original artwork by Local District 4 Elementary, Middle and High School Students. The exhibition is being displayed at the Charles White Elementary School Gallery, 2401 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90057. There will also be a closing reception on Thursday, May 6th – details below.
Entitled A Twenty-Year Friendship Between Los Angeles and St. Petersburg, this is a celebration of unification between the students of Los Angeles Unified School District and their peers in their sister city, St. Petersburg, via an art and cultural exchange and citizen outreach project. This ambitious exhibition is an initiative of the LA/St. Petersburg Sister Cities Committee with support from the LAUSD, Local District 4.
Approximately one hundred and fifty Artworks of LAUSD, Local District 4 students will be displayed at the Charles White Elementary School Gallery. For the next stage of the art exchange project, the various artworks will then travel to the annual Master Class International Art Festival, in St. Petersburg, in June 2010.
The following year, the program will be expanded to reach a larger group of artist students, while concurrently exhibiting paintings in Los Angeles from St. Petersburg students.
Master Class is a non-profit organization supported by the State Hermitage Museum, the Ministry of Cultural of the Russian Federation, the Committee of Culture from the State Duma, and the Administration of St. Petersburg. The President of the Festival is the Director of the State Hermitage Museum.
Exhibit:
Charles White Elementary School Gallery
2401 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90057
Monday, May 3rd – Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Reception:
Deputy Mayor of Education, Joan Sullivan, and Deputy Mayor of Children, Youth and Families, Miriam Long, will represent Mayor Villaraigosa. Los Angeles District 4 Council Member, Tom LaBonge, is expected to attend the beginning of the ceremony.
Byron Maltez, LAUSD, Local District 4 Superintendent and James Kodani, LAUSD Local District 4 Assistant Superintendent, will also be present. Joint congratulation certificates from LAUSD and LASPSCC will be delivered to the artists at the end of the ceremony.
For more information, please contact Jackie Olvera at (213) 241 0136
Or via email at [email protected]
Report by Pauline Adamek
Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, St. Petersburg was the capital of Imperial Russia for over two hundred years. Russia”™s “Window to the West” is a major Baltic Sea port and a European cultural center known worldwide for its music, art, ballet, architecture, and literature. The city”™s technology and academic leadership is marked by the presence of many foreign diplomatic offices, international corporations and banks.
The Los Angeles-St. Petersburg Sister City Committee is a non-profit organization that has supported intercultural and commercial exchange for twenty years.
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City: 4,662,547; Country: 146,001,176
Summers are cool and humid while winters are long, cold, with frequent warm spells.
GMT +3; LA time +11
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Lara Ratnaraja
Lara is a freelance consultant specialising in ideas, innovation, leadership, collaboration, cultural policy implementation within the HE, cultural and digital sector. She develops and delivers projects and policy on how cultural and digital technology intersect for a number of national partners as well as programmes around leadership, resilience and business development for the arts and creative industries.
She co-produced RE:Present a new initiative delivered in partnership with Creative Shift, funded by Birmingham City Council and Arts Council England, which supported the development of cultural leaders from diverse backgrounds so that the cultural ecology of the city better reflects its changing demographic.
She is also Programme Director on Creative Warwickshire a programme for creative and digital freelancers and businesses who have ambitions to grow their businesses, develop new markets and enhance their business skills.
Lara has also developed, managed and delivered successful ERDF, ESF, ACE and other funded and non-funded programmes and projects cross sectors. Until 2011, she was the Sector Development Director for the Creative, Cultural and Digital Industries at Business Link West Midlands. She is also on the Board of Stan’s Cafe.
www.linkedin.com/in/lararatnaraja/
Helga Henry
co - producer
Helga is Director of Organisational Development at Birmingham Hippodrome, a role which focuses on the organisation’s culture and leadership (especially its investment in staff, board and volunteers) together with strategic consultancy projects and thought leadership that contribute to the theatre and the cultural sector as a whole. Immediately prior to this role she was Lead Consultant at Creative Shift – a wholly owned subsidiary of the theatre which brought business skills to creatives and creativity to business. Her perspective – as a former corporate solicitor with over 20 years’ experience in arts organisations nationally and internationally – combines commercial savvy, artistic vision and incisive observation. Her experience includes advising a range of national arts organisations, a secondment at St Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY where she worked with the team on the strategic plan that led to the creation of an award winning theatre space which opened in 2015.
A former Clore fellow (2008-2010 NESTA supported fellow for Entrepreneurial Organisations), she now develops talented staff and cultural leaders, most recently in partnership with Lara Ratnaraja on the
ASTONish programme and also on the highly acclaimed RE:Present programme – Transforming the Diversity of Cultural Leadership (funded by Birmingham City Council and Arts Council England). With her friend and respected consultant colleague Dr Andrew Bass, she is the co-author of “NetworkAbility – Building your business one relationship at a time”, published in November 2016.
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5 Legendary Musicians Going On Tour This Spring
SANTA MONICA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2019 / Spring may be a time to throw out the old and replace it with the new, but we aren't sticking with that state of mind this season. As the weather warms, music artists that we grew up loving are hitting the road again to bring back memories and timeless tunes we never get tired of.
These artists shaped the music we hear today and their concerts are still packed with the same energy. Make an unforgettable memory this spring by jamming out with rock and roll legends, pop queens and boy bands that changed music forever.
The Piano Man is back to serenade you with iconic songs that have impacted music since the 60s. The American singer-songwriter has written chart-breaking hits such as 'Tell Her About It,' 'Uptown Girl' and 'We Didn't Start the Fire' - just to name a few. Many of his songs have been pivotal in many people's personal memories and our nation's cultural milestones. If you are planning a trip to New York City this spring or summer season, you definitely won't want to miss singing along to his top-charting classics at Madison Square Garden.
Best known as the Goddess of Pop, Cher's concerts are an extravaganza today, just as they were six decades ago. Her shows, like her music, are as equally empowering as they are entertaining. Cher continues to fill out arenas with diva glamour and her irreplaceable voice. You can watch this actor, activist and pop star captivating cities across the nation at her 'Here We Go Again' tour.
Sir Elton John is undeniably one of the world's greatest superstars whose music is sung by millions from 'Rocket Man,' to 'Tiny Dancer' and 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart.' The 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour is Elton John's official goodbye to his touring career and he is going out strong, serenading audiences around the world from his piano. Say farewell to this unforgettable touring legend with TicketOffices.com.
Sir Paul McCartney's 'Freshen Up' world tour kicked off after the release of his latest album Egypt Station, proving that the Beatle's former lead singer is showing no signs of slowing down. McCartney's solo career has been as equally successful as his career with the Fab Four, with chart topping singles and decades of sold out shows.
This OG American boy band is new to the block in comparison to the legends on tour above, but they hold a well-deserved spot. Any girl growing up in the 90s can agree - New Kids on the Block's music has been an anthem at some point in their life. Celebrate the band's 30th anniversary belting out your guilty pleasure jams on their 'Mixtape Tour' with special guest Salt-N-Pepa.
Bring back your favorite memories with timeless classics and legends who changed the music game forever with unbeatable resale deals from TicketOffices.com.
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Last Updated on Tue, 13 May 2014 | Food Processing
Honey bees (genus Apis) are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia (1). New species of Apis are still being described from that region today. Four species that naturally inhabit large areas of the world include the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) from Europe and Africa, and the Eastern honey bee (Apis cerana), the giant honey bee (Apis dor-sata), and the dwarf honey bee (Apis florea) from Southeast Asia. Only A. mellifera and A. cerana are cavity nesting species and thus have been collected by humans and successfully transferred and managed in artificial domiciles or hives.
It is likely that the first beekeepers were honey hunters or honey gathers, as depicted in a Paleolithic rock painting found in eastern Spain dating from around 7000 b.c. (2). There, gatherers collected honey by robbing wild bee nests. Honey hunting is still widely practiced in Asia to obtain honey from A. dorsata and to a lesser extent from A. florea nests. It can be postulated that an early stage in the development of beekeeping involved the cutting of a log section enclosing a bee colony and transporting the log to the dwelling of the gatherer. There the log and bees would provide a convenient source of honey and brood for periodic robbing by the new owner. The use of log sections as beehives persists in some African regions. The first hives made by humans probably were composed of clay, straw, or tree bark. In the Middle East, honey bees are still kept in clay pottery, mud, and straw hives. Some of these hive materials were used some 6000 years ago.
The advent of what is considered the "modern era" of beekeeping came about with the discovery of movable-frame beehives. The person generally credited with publicizing the significance of the "bee space" was Lorenzo L. Langstroth who, in 1851, discovered that bees would refrain from building wax connections between neighboring combs, or combs and the side of the beehive, if the space separating them was approximately 3/8 in. (3). This seemingly modest discovery led directly to the evolution of hives that had fully removable frames that enclose and support the beeswax combs. These frames could be manipulated easily by the beekeeper and removed for the purpose of examining the brood or extracting honey. The latter part of the nineteenth century saw the development of an amazing array of inventions based on this technology, including machines for removing wax (uncapping) and extracting honey from the new removable frames. Eventually, the Langstroth hive became established as the standard-size beehive that remains largely unchanged to the present day.
How To Become A Bee Keeping Pro
Companies that have beekeeping stuff deal with all the equipment that is required for this business, like attire for bee keeping which is essential from head to torso, full body suits and just head gear. Along with this equipment they also sell journals and books on beekeeping to help people to understand this field better. Some of the better known beekeeping companies have been in the business for more than a hundred years.
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~ Heroes of the Home Front ~ The War Spirit At Home ~ Political Consciousness ~ Sanitary Commission Fair ~ The Medical Demand ~ Conclusion ~
Sanitary Commission Fairs
The Metropolitan Fair, [in New York] which opened on the 4th [April, 1864] instant is in every respect a demonstration worthy of the large-hearted and patriotic benevolence of the commercial metropolis of the country.
Harper's Weekly, April 16, 1864 (22)
Although financially backed by prominent businessmen, (by law, women at this time did not have independent financial standing) the fairs were developed and managed by teams of women. The first and most successful of the large fairs was held in Chicago in 1863. Initially the concept of such an event was met with an attitude of indifference from the male-dominated business faction. Their involvement was little more than financing the planning stages. The actual and extraordinary execution of the concept of the fair throughout the Midwest was taken on by Mary Livermore, Jane Hoge and many other insightful, enterprising women. Information regarding volunteer opportunities, community involvement, organization of activities and events, and the need for the contribution of monetary and saleable items was disseminated in all towns and cities, cultivating support from those of high social position to those of the poorest means. Thousands of items were collected as sale merchandise for the fair, and families of lower as well as upper income contributed to the Union cause. The massive amount of donations, ranging from family heirlooms to potatoes, assisted in raising over $100,000 during a two-week period. (23) Following the success of the Chicago Fair, the New York Fair, in April, 1864, raised over $150,000 during the first two days. (24)
Perhaps the most clever solicitation was made by the organizer of the Chicago Fair to Abraham Lincoln. It was suggested that the original draft of the Emancipation Proclamation would be a prestigious donation, giving credibility to the fair. "There would seem great appropriateness in this gift to Chicago & Illinois, for the benefit of Western soldiers, coming as it would from a Western President."
(Harper's Weekly, "Floral Department of the Great Fair". April 16, 1864)
Lincoln's reply;
"Ladies having charge of the North Western Fair For the
Sanitary Commission, Chicago;
According to the request made in your behalf, the original
draft of the Emancipation proclamation is herewith
enclosed … I have some desire to retain the paper; but if
it shall contribute to the relief or comfort of the soldiers
that will be better.
Your obt servt A. Lincoln" (25)
The overwhelming success of the Chicago fair inspired women all over the North, and even the South, to attempt its imitation, and fairs to support the war effort were organized in many small towns and large cities throughout the northeast. In a manner similar to the great industrial expositions, large temporary buildings were often constructed as the sites for many of the major fairs. Funds were raised through admission fees, lotteries and refreshment rooms. All aspects of business were represented in the fairs. Commemorative and ceremonial objects were designed by many companies and were sold or auctioned during fair rallies. The arrangement of the New Jersey Department at the New York Metropolitan Fair was under the artistic direction of the artist Jasper Cropsey and featured a variety of industrial production ranging from printing to household manufacture.
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The staggering organization of the large fairs incorporated a wide diversity of entertainments, demonstrations, and exhibitions. Items of every sort were donated for the fairs as sale merchandise. Large tables were arranged throughout the Grand Halls and presented an eclectic grouping of contributions from communities all over the New York area including Westchester, Harlem and Norwalk, CT. The items for sale, such as patriotic memorabilia, souvenirs made by soldiers, porcelain, glass, books, musical instruments, personal and household accessories, produce, flowers, toys and saddlery cluttered the displays. Female Commission volunteers wearing regulation costume were stationed at each table and encouraged sales, relying on patriotic fervor.
(Harper's Weekly, "Grand Hall of the Fair Building, 14th St.". April 16,1864)
The Department of Arms and Trophies, presented at the Museum of Flags, Trophies and Relics, was a highlight of the New York Metropolitan Fair. A collection of Revolutionary War relics, guns, swords, uniforms, and artifacts from the battlefields of many wars (including recent skirmishes) as well as flags, tomahawks, and arrows were borrowed or donated to create a dramatic impression and arouse great patriotism and nationalistic pride. The Arms Department generated perhaps one of the most provocative rallies during the fair. Two presentation swords, contributed by Tiffany & Co., were held in contest for the favorite army and navy officer. Every person attending the fair had the opportunity to vote and "every person who pays one dollar has one vote." (26) The rally raised significant funds for the Commission and the recipients of the swords were Admiral David Farragut and General Ulysses Grant whose votes alone generated $30,291. (27)
The Picture Gallery was yet another highlight of many fairs. The concept of consolidating fine arts within a specific space, open exclusively for the purpose of a large viewing public audience was innovative and met with overwhelming success. (28) Many private art collectors, including LeGrand Lockwood, John Taylor Johnston, and William T. Blodgett generously loaned pieces from their collections. Admission into the gallery and the sale of over two hundred paintings aided the relief effort significantly. Specially commissioned works by major artists of the period such as Albert Bierstadt, Asher B. Durand, and John F. Kensett also generated huge sums. Other works, including Emmanuel Leutze's 'Washington Crossing the Delaware' and Frederic Church's 'The Heart of the Andes' were on special exhibition. These works and those of many other artists brought renown and attention to the fairs, and became major attractions to the events. Harper's Weekly quotes on opening day of the New York fair "The Picture Gallery … is an eloquent witness of wealth, magnificence and progress in art and refinement of the greatest city of the Western continent." (29)
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'If you hire the wrong people they can bleed you dry' Jump to media player The start-up that nearly went bust after hiring big-spending directors.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-47075753/if-you-hire-the-wrong-people-they-can-bleed-you-dry
'Make yourself redundant every five years' Jump to media player Guy Grainger from property and investment firm JLL says getting a successor in place every few years re-energises him for the next challenge.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-47003980/make-yourself-redundant-every-five-years
'Staff should treat a business as their own' Jump to media player Rob Forkan, co-founder of footwear and outerwear brand Gandys, says staff should treat a business as if it were their own.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-46922179/staff-should-treat-a-business-as-if-it-were-their-own
'A business partner is like a wife' Jump to media player Founder of ecological shoe brand Allbirds, Joey Zwillinger, says he treats his business partnership like his marriage.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-46739085/treat-your-business-partnership-like-your-marriage
'There's always ways to make the impossible possible' Jump to media player Ronald Akili, founder of Potato Head, explains what it was like starting a hospitality business with little experience in the industry.
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'Always follow your gut instinct' Jump to media player Alan Barratt, CEO of Grenade, advises entrepreneurs to "always follow your gut".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-46636844/always-follow-your-gut-instinct
'Excellence isn't an act, it's a habit' Jump to media player 'Excellence isn't an act, it's a habit'
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'If you hire the wrong people they can bleed you dry'
What are the dangers to your company if you pick the wrong team of managers? It could come close to meltdown.
That's what happened to the Anglo-American start-up WANdisco.
Founder and CEO David Richards recruited directors from the world's most prestigious tech corporations, but they started spending far more than his firm could afford.
Video journalist: Jeremy Howell
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View Print Version BevNET MagazineNovember-December 2015
Kombucha’s Great Gas Cloud
Jeffrey Klineman Dec. 14, 2015 at 1:02 pm
I had my first sip of Kombucha in 1995, in the parking lot outside of a Grateful Dead show in downtown Seattle.
Compared with the obvious plethora of illegal substances for sale around me at that time and place, I find it a bit surprising that, 20 years later, the sour stuff in my Dixie cup has kept up with the rest of its cohort for the bulk of the legal and regulatory attention, especially since it is still the only one that can be sold in a grocery store. Nevertheless, here we are, on the cusp of 2016, and although no one is suing over the potency of the marijuana they bought (yet!), there has been, of late, a near-avalanche of filings flowing through the courts and through government agencies about the relative alcohol and sugar content of what has become a stunningly popular beverage.
The kombucha market is now worth about $500 to $600 million in the U.S. Much of the RTD part of that market is held by category originator G.T. Dave, who is now being sued by a veteran class-action/consumer protection lawyer with the M.A.S.H.-evoking name of Benjamin Franklin Pierce Gore.
Gore – who bears no relation to Alan Alda but is, in fact, a cousin of former Vice President Al Gore, has re-teamed with a pair of plaintiffs – whose names can be found as heading the class of a number of earlier class-actions he’s filed against other consumer product companies — to bring what they will undoubtedly classify as accountability and justifiable recompense for their having purchased a fermented product that didn’t indicate on its label that it had trace amounts of alcohol or imprecise sugar measurements.
Gore is a tough operator: working in some cases with the firms that brought the tobacco industry to its knees, he has filed dozens of cases against food firms, including Dole, Chobani, Ocean Spray, Frito-Lay and many more. He says he’s working against fraud and for transparency to consumers, but others in the business claim he’s making a career out of nuisance suits that force brands to pay him to go away over relative nits that are ginned up in the cloak of consumer protection.
Regardless, in the case of Kombucha, one of the issues at the heart of the proceedings – if a case actually goes to trial and isn’t quietly settled – will be the set of tools used to measure the alcohol levels in the product.
That’s important because many of the tools currently being used by both kombucha manufacturers, regulators, and, consequently, attorneys looking for a quick payday – are, according to scientists and interested parties, about as accurate as trying to tell wind speed by putting your finger in the air. The measurement standards – the particular devices, the time and place at which the measurement occurs, even whose responsibility it is to conduct and enforce testing results – are currently being evaluated both in court, by the relevant government agencies – the TTB and the FDA — and by a growing set of would-be representatives for the kombucha industry. The basic question is whether kombucha has too many different fermented gasses coming off its surface to be easily measured.
The notion that an entire industry’s in-store future could be at risk due to measurements that are likely to result in false positives obviously frightens the players in that industry, but it’s especially distressing to those members of the industry who are facing potentially expensive legal proceedings based on the current standards. One of those companies, Health Ade, is growing fast, but it’s relatively tiny. Even though it’s partially funded by the Coca-Cola Co. through its investment in First Beverage Ventures, Health Ade still could be hamstrung before it really even enters the race. As the biggest target in the category, meanwhile, GT’s has already faced several nuisance suits, and has an even larger lawsuit looming in California, where another lawyer alleges that the company intentionally misled consumers on both its alcohol and antioxidant contents.
Meanwhile, the lawyers in all of these cases aren’t letting on the exact testing methods that they’re using as the basis for their claims – so expect a lot of arguments about the relative merits of gas chromatography vs. refractometers, hydrometers, and near infrared technology in the future, to determine if .5 percent alcohol is really .5 percent, or just a gas cloud.
None of this is to downplay the potential negative effects on consumers who shouldn’t drink alcohol at all but find themselves ingesting trace amounts of the product due to poor manufacturing practice.
Another kombucha maker, Bill Moses, whose KeVita apparently is made in such a way that it doesn’t provide the living bacteria in the product the opportunity to metabolize it into alcohol, has been adamant that companies are taking risks if they don’t do a better job of putting controls in place. For one thing, recovering alcoholics who ingest even a tiny amount of alcohol can suffer a relapse, potentially a deadly one. For another, he notes, the industry’s track record is already a suspect one due to a widely-publicized recall that took place back in 2010.
Moses’ bona fides on the relapse front are genuine – he was, at one time, the owner and CEO of the Recovery Television Network, a cable channel devoted to those who are fighting their own addictions. And the issue he points out is a genuine one, as well, and reason enough for the industry to redouble its efforts toward precision in testing and labeling. But it’s also important that it get out of the way of regulatory agencies, who, while lumbering in their efforts to err on the side of caution, are nevertheless engaged in efforts to refine their view. Companies need to put their agendas aside and work with those agencies to put together reasonable standards, and they should do so quickly.
There are opportunistic reasons for this scrutiny, as well as defensive. Even if it turns out that most kombucha brands would need to go through control channels to make it to market, it shouldn’t be discouraging. That market is exploding, and the simultaneous growth of relatively low-alcohol sour beers and hard ciders should indicate that there’s a consumer who wants something with a taste profile close to kombucha and a willingness to seek it out even in the midst of a massive craft beer boom. Yes, that kind of change would cause complications with regard to distribution and put those brands in a much wider battle for shelf space, but it would also insulate the product from lawsuits and bring more clarity to the category.
And it’s not too far a step, either, particularly for a product that requires the maintenance of cold temperatures as part of its route to market. One of the biggest distributors of GT’s in the New York market, after all, is Dora’s, a dairy house that several years ago acquired the rights to sell beer as well as non-alcoholic products. The craft nature of kombucha and the increasing drift of many independent distributors to expanded cold-chain capacity will accommodate worthy brands, while also giving those who can’t create products that meet precision standards the opportunity to either raise their game or try to make it on a different playing field. As for those in the industry who would complain about having to meet another labeling standard or stare down more scrutiny, it would seem to me that a product class whose constituents often market themselves behind non-GMO or organic certification due to social and environmental concerns for generations down the line, or who aggressively note that they are gluten-free because they are supposedly concerned about the potential immediate discomfort they might cause those with gluten allergies might be willing to consider precise measurements of something that can have addictive or lethal properties – especially if they are covering up those properties simply for the purpose of building or maintaining market share.
It’s just a shame that it all has to happen when the sharks are circling.
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A$AP Rocky Celebrates Birthday at ACL: 'Drink Carefully and F--- Carefully'
10/4/2015 by Steve Baltin
From the moment rapper A$AP Rocky took the Samsung Stage on day two of ACL, he made sure to let everyone know he was planning to party for his 27th birthday, asking the crowd to get “turnt up” repeatedly.
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Following his own advice after his performance, A$AP headed sidestage into the Samsung Owners Lounge to host a very intimate DJ set and enjoy birthday cake with some lucky fans. Singing along and dancing to songs such as Kanye West’s “All of the Lights” and Fetty Wap’s “My Way,” A$AP was joined by several members of the A$AP Mob as they packed behind the small DJ table to fill in almost the entire hour between the end of his set and Drake’s headlining appearance on the festival's Samsung Stage that night.
Among those on hand to help him celebrate were Halsey, Fitz and the Tantrums’ Noelle Scaggs and drummer Josh Dun from Twenty One Pilots, who performed with the birthday boy at the MTV VMAs this year. Dun, who told Billboard he would be continuing the party with A$AP later that night, said they have talked about collaborating, building on that VMA medley of Twenty One Pilots' “HeavyDutySoul” and “Lane Boy” and A$AP’s “M’$” and “L$D.”
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Chances are good, though there were no collaboration plans discussed this night as A$AP -- who at one point wore some of the birthday cake on his face and enjoyed a giant lollipop while hyping the crowd packed in front of the table to dance -- wanted to party. As the set continued on, he chastised anyone dancing in front of the table who was sober, saying he didn’t want to party with any sober people.
Although, he did encourage responsible partying, as he informed the revelers to “drink carefully and f--- carefully.” Good advice for a birthday celebration.
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Becker's 10th Annual Meeting Speaker Series: 3 Questions with Aaron Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Providence St. Joseph Health
Staff - Thursday, February 21st, 2019 Print | Email
Aaron Martin, MBA, serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Providence St. Joseph Health.
On April 4th, Aaron will speak at Becker's Hospital Review 10th Annual Meeting. As part of an ongoing series, Becker's is talking to healthcare leaders who plan to speak at the conference, which will take place April 1-4, 2019 in Chicago.
To learn more about the conference and Aaron's session, click here.
Question: What do innovators/entrepreneurs from outside healthcare need to better understand about hospital and health system leaders?
Aaron Martin: At more than $3.2 trillion in annual national health expenditures, the US health care industry is massive. It is just smaller than the size of the entire economy of Germany ($3.5 trillion) and is larger than Britain’s ($3.0 trillion). Given that size and complexity, health system leaders need to focus on ideas with scale. This can be challenging because it’s easy to get distracted by very valuable innovations that if brought to scale may not move the needle or be a top priority. So entrepreneurs really need to understand the depth of the problem, its impact within a health system and how their particular solution can create large change at scale. It’s part of why we look at our VC arm, Providence Ventures, as a strategic VC that not only provides funding but offers strategic counsel on the issues that are deeply affecting healthcare and health systems and how innovations can/need to scale to really be successful. It is also why we’ve published what our priority areas are so we can give a clear signal to the venture market about what our top priorities are as a large health system.
Q: Healthcare takes a lot of heat for not innovating quickly. What's your take on this?
AM: There are certainly complexities that slow health care down. It’s a highly regulated industry (with good reason as we’re dealing with people’s health) that is also a complex services industry. Things are hard to scale in that environment. That said, we’ve seen focusing on the right “needle moving” problems, the right mix of people (technology + healthcare), and the right processes can make a difference. After 4 years, we feel we’re getting traction in these three areas around digital. We’ve done this by not only innovating internally, but also recruiting from outside industry and meeting with other health systems. Over the past 24 months, we’ve met in Seattle with over 90 other health systems to trade notes on how we’re approaching these problems.
Q: Can you share some praise with us about people you work with? What does greatness look like to you when it comes to your team?
AM: Providence St. Joseph Health was founded by women on a mission over 150 years ago. In fact, we think PSJH may be the longest continuously serving organization in the US founded by women. We also serve women. They are our principle customer and make 90% of all health care decisions. They are also the majority of our caregivers at PSJH today. That’s something I’ve been conscious of while building our team and continuing our tradition of incredible women on a mission leading our organization. We have some amazingly talented women from the tech industry and healthcare industry on my team who are leading transformation through the Digital Innovation Group. Our Chief Digital Strategy Officer Sara Vaezy who has a deep experience in health care has pushed us further, faster because of her industry knowledge and expertise. Our head of product, Maryam Gholami, who hails from Microsoft is another example of a passionate, smart and innovative leader focused on customer experience. Finally, Shweta Ponnappa who runs digital experience and hails from Amazon is an incredibly innovative marketer. We have many many other women and men on our team who also are exemplars of the type of team members we want to recruit: smart, passionate, dedicated and energized. The list is too long, but those are just a few examples. We want people who come to work every day with a purpose. For them, this needs to be a calling, not a job. Just like our founding sisters.
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Welfare and Self Care
Institutionalized Visions for a Good Life in Danish Day-care Centres
Eva Gulløv
Using the case of early childcare institutions in contemporary Denmark, the aim of the article is to show that welfare entails visions of living that are made manifest through the requirements of everyday institutional practices. The main argument is that welfare institutions are designed not only to take care of people's basic needs but also to enable them to fare well in accordance with the dominant norms of society. This is particularly evident in the case of children. Children are objects of intense normative attention and are invested in as no other social group in order to ensure their enculturation. Therefore, studying the collective investments in children, for example by paying attention to the institutional arrangements set up for them, offers insight into dominant cultural priorities and hoped-for outcomes.
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Making Boys' Care Worlds Visible
Wendy Luttrell
This paper is based on longitudinal, ethnographic research with young people from ages 10-18 growing up in urban, low-income, immigrant communities of color and how they represented their everyday lives and family-school relationships through photography and video. The author analyzes the similarities and differences between the boys’ and girls’ perceptions, participation in, and representations of their care worlds and how this shapes their identities. The article features the themes of love, care and solidarity that were central to the boys’ understandings and identities, re-casting widely held assumptions about the crisis of Black boyhood that preoccupy current educational discourse.
In Boyhood Studies
"Veteran care"
Shifting provision, needs, and meanings of enterprise-centered pensioner care in eastern Germany
Tatjana Thelen
This article examines the ways in which different actors in eastern Germany incorporate socialist veteran care into the new economic and organizational framework of the trade union, the housing cooperative, and the reformed state enterprise itself. The complexities of the different meanings of this care are linked to the rapid socioeconomic changes in eastern Germany, which have challenged both expectations of the future as well as personal identities. The analysis describes the complex shifts in the source of provision and its regulation, which go beyond simple state/nonstate or formal/informal dichotomies. With unification social security practices have lost their previous material significance for former employees, but simultaneously have gained emotional value because they help to assure biographical continuity. These processes (re)create familiarity and community amid the profound economic restructuring after socialism.
In Focaal
Caring for men in contemporary Russia
Gendered constructions of need and hybrid forms of social security
Rebecca Kay
This article explores gendered constructions of care and need and the ways in which these affect men's social security in contemporary Russia. It is suggested that gendered caring practices, besides overburdening women and devaluing their labor, also contribute to a trivialization of men's needs and their marginalization in, and/or exclusion from, complex forms of social security. Social security is understood to encompass both material and emotional support structures and networks, involving both state and nonstate actors. It is argued that hybrid forms of provision are emerging, with new actors challenging and blurring strict categorizations of state/nonstate, formal/informal, and material/ emotional in their contribution to social security. The article draws on a study of the Altai Regional Crisis Center for Men and its attempts to identify men's needs for social support, to provide appropriate forms of care, and to enhance the social security of men in the Altai Region of Western Siberia.
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Spatial-Timings of Senior Home Care
Peter A. Lutz
Like many countries, Sweden faces the challenge of population aging and senior care. Compared with institutionalized health care, senior home care offers a viable option, promising familiar surroundings and lower costs. However, those performing senior home care sometimes resist time-management policies that pressure such care in practice. Some scholars analyze this situation as opposition between 'objective' and 'subjective' time. This article takes a different route. It explores how time surfaces in Swedish senior home care through relational movements of care. These enlist things such as schedules, machines, and aging bodies. To this end, the article also experiments with 'surfacing' as an ethnographic heuristic for figuring these different 'spatial-timings'. The article concludes that surfacing matters not only in senior home care but also in the field-desks of ethnographic analysis.
In Social Analysis
Elder care in the new Russia
The changing face of compassionate social security
Melissa L. Caldwell
Changing emigration and co-residence patterns in the post-Soviet period have left many elderly Russians living alone or without caretakers in close proximity. In addition, Russia's transition from state socialism to neoliberal capitalism has encouraged private welfare groups, often funded and staffed by foreigners, to assume increased responsibility for providing social security to elderly people. Consequently, notions of compassion are undergoing transformation in Russia, and the types of people who provide care are also changing dramatically as caregivers are more likely to be strangers, and especially foreigners, rather than family members. This article examines social security arrangements among Russia's elderly, with particular emphasis on the emergence of transnational caregiving relationships, and how these caregiving arrangements differ from global care networks reported elsewhere.
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Volunteering and Civil Society in Czech Health Care
Rosie Read
This article examines how boundaries of the state are negotiated and projected in Czech health care volunteering. Hospital regimes and the professional care provided by doctors and nurses are widely imagined as a domain of intensified state authority, a legacy of state socialism. I explore attempts by NGO actors, hospitals, and local government officials involved in three Czech volunteer programs to create alternative, non-medicalized forms of patient care as civil society, thereby reproducing the boundary between state and non-state that characterized civil society discourses of the 1990s in the region. Yet unlike those discourses and the anthropological analyses they have informed, this process of boundary making does not constitute the state and civil society as inevitably antagonistic or competitive entities.
Migrant Care Workers in Israel
Between Family, Market, and State
Hila Shamir
In the early 1990s, Israel opened its gates to migrant guest workers who were invited to work, on a temporary basis, in the agriculture, construction, and in-home care sectors. The in-home care sector developed quickly during those years due to the introduction of migrant workers coupled with the creation of a new welfare state benefit: a longterm care benefit that subsidized the employment of in-home care workers to assist dependent elderly and disabled Israelis. This article examines the legal and public policy ramifications of the transformation of Israeli families caused by the influx of migrant care workers into Israeli homes. Exploring the relationship between welfare, immigration, and employment laws, on the one hand, and marketized and non-marketized care relationships, on the other, it reveals the intimate links between public policy, 'private' families, and defamilialization processes.
The Liberal Grounding of the Right to Health Care
An Egalitarian Critique
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The language of rights is increasingly used to regulate access to health care and allocation of resources in the health care field. The right to health has been grounded on different theories of justice. Scholars within the liberal tradition have grounded the right to health care on Rawls's two principles of justice. Thus, the right to health care has been justified as being one of the basic liberties, as enabling equality of opportunity, or as being justified by the maximin principle. In this article, Filc analyzes—from a radical egalitarian standpoint—the limitations of the different attempts to ground an equal right to health on Rawls's theory of justice and offers a first approximation to a radical egalitarian formulation of the right to health.
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Models of Elderly Care in Japan and the Netherlands
Social Quality Perspectives
Rachel Kurian and Chihiro Uchiyama
This article argues that the social quality approach can be usefully applied to studying “models of elderly care“ that enhance the wellbeing of the elderly and empower them to participate in social activities. Examining three cases in Japan and another three cases in e Netherlands, the study identifies actors, institutions and processes that have provided services for the elderly, highlighting the importance of history and culture in influencing the “social“ of the elderly. The article deals with a range of opportunities and possibilities for optimizing care for the elderly, both as individuals and as a group, through promoting their social inclusion, social cohesion, socio-economic security and social empowerment. Grounded in community networks, as well as in social and intergenerational interaction, these “models“ demonstrate how care-givers, including nurses and family members, are also empowered in these processes. These discussions, reflecting empirical reality and conceptual insights, provide the basis of sustainable welfare policies that improve the social quality of the elderly.
In The International Journal of Social Quality
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Pregnant teens especially vulnerable in border centers
by: ASTRID GALVAN, Associated Press
Posted: Jul 4, 2019 / 03:44 PM UTC / Updated: Jul 4, 2019 / 09:58 PM UTC
FILE – In this June 30, 2019 file photo, people hold signs that read “families belong together” in both English and Spanish during a vigil at Alice Hope Wilson Park in Brownsville, Texas to advocate against the separation of migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border. As the crisis at the border has deepened, as pregnant teens and teens with babies who are coming to the U.S. without their own parents face perilous conditions, according to immigrant advocates and attorneys who say that particular population of minors at the border faces extreme hardship. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald via AP, File)
PHOENIX (AP) — As tales of wretchedness and overcrowding in government border detention facilities abound, one group of migrants is particularly vulnerable: teen moms and pregnant girls without parents of their own.
Immigrant advocates and lawyers say the young mothers don’t get special medical consideration while they’re being crammed into U.S. facilities so packed that migrants are forced to sleep on floors or stand for days on end. As a result, the girls say they’re underfed, have poor hygiene and their babies get sick.
Their hardships aren’t over once they’re released, which can’t happen until a vetted sponsor — usually a relative — takes them in as their immigration cases wind their way through the courts. Their lack of legal status and inability to afford child care makes it nearly impossible for them to find a job, and staying in the U.S. legally is an uphill battle even if their children are American citizens.
“The average unaccompanied minor who’s coming is facing so many challenges because of lack of access to legal representation, issues in education, lack of support, lack of mental health treatment,” said Priya Konings, the deputy director of legal services for Kids in Need of Defense, which helps unaccompanied minors. “When you compound that with anything else such as being a young parent or being pregnant, everything becomes twice as hard.”
An attorney’s shocking discovery last month of an ailing 17-year-old girl from Guatemala cradling a clearly premature infant inside a U.S. detention center prompted a national outcry and highlighted the challenges facing the teens. The mother had had an emergency cesarean section in Mexico in early May and crossed the border with the baby on June 4. She was in a wheelchair in extreme pain when legal advocates found her.
The girl and her baby are now doing well after leaving the processing facility in McAllen, Texas, where they were held, said her attorney, Hope Frye.
“The place where they are, it’s safe and the baby is the belle of the ball,” Frye said.
The accounts from lawyers and advocates come as U.S. immigration agencies have been struggling to handle a growing influx of migrants who cross illegally from Mexico and end up in the facilities of the ill-prepared and increasingly overwhelmed Customs and Border Protection, the first agency in charge of their detention. CBP is supposed to release the unaccompanied children to Health and Human Services — which contracts with shelter providers — within 72 hours, but the overcrowding has created a backlog that has resulted in children sometimes spending weeks in the custody of the CBP.
Customs and Border Protection has said repeatedly that it is not equipped to handle the large number of families and unaccompanied children coming to the border, and says its agents aren’t trained to be caregivers. When asked to comment on the treatment of pregnant teens and teens with babies, a spokesman pointed to the agency’s guidebook on treatment of detainees, which says underage migrants and those who are pregnant or nursing must have regular access to snacks, milk and juice.
The conditions have prompted protests such as one Thursday in Philadelphia in which about 300 people demonstrated outside the building housing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. Police say some members briefly interrupted the Salute to America parade and 33 were detained and cited. Organizer Sarah Giskin said earlier that protesters were demanding closure of border detention centers and abolition of the ICE agency.
The number of unaccompanied minors who travel to the U.S. has grown over the last year. Customs and Border Protection apprehended over 56,200 unaccompanied youths in the Southwest border from October to the end of May, compared to 50,000 in the last fiscal year. It’s not known how many were pregnant or had babies. But the HHS’s Office of Refugee Resettlement says the agency has had about 500 teens with babies in its custody since October.
The trip to the U.S. can be particularly dangerous for pregnant teens, said Nicole Ramos, refugee program director for Al Otro Lado, an organization that helps asylum seekers.
“I feel young pregnant girls are vulnerable to human trafficking. They don’t have resources. They’re kids, so they’re not savvy in all the ways of the world,” Ramos said.
A series of reports and federal court documents have shown that their tribulations don’t end once they are in U.S. custody. Two reports by U.S. government inspectors found severe and dangerous overcrowding at Border Patrol holding facilities in El Paso and McAllen, Texas.
In interviews with attorneys last month, young mothers who were being held in several Texas border facilities as unaccompanied minors described feeling hungry, cold and terrified because their babies were sick.
A 17-year-old Honduran girl with a 1-year-old daughter said she was detained for weeks at the processing center in McAllen after crossing the border on May 29. The girl told a lawyer she was separated from her husband and put in an area so crowded that some people had to sleep sitting up. The girl said she was allowed to shower once when they were detained but had not been able to again in the 12 days since, and her baby’s clothing was dirty with vomit.
“We are given sandwiches that are cold and raw, and so we don’t eat them,” the girl said.
In a separate interview, a 16-year-old Guatemalan girl with a 1-year-old son who spent at least two weeks in CBP custody told an attorney she and her child were not eating properly.
“Before we came here my baby was eating solid food three times a day but now he is only getting breast milk and sometimes a cookie. I’m only making a little breast milk because I am not eating or drinking enough,” the girl said.
Once they’re released, the young mothers face a whole new set of challenges, said Konings, of Kids in Need of Defense. Minors don’t automatically get legal representation in immigration court because it’s considered civil, not criminal. They often have no access to mental health treatment. And though U.S.-born children qualify for welfare services, their mothers are usually afraid to ask for it for fear it might negatively affect their immigration case. Young mothers also have a hard time finding work while also caring for a child, and can’t make ends meet, Konings said.
Having an American-born child also does not guarantee the parent can stay in the country legally, Konings said. A U.S. citizen has to be 21 years old before he or she can sponsor a parent. And even then, parents found living in the U.S. illegally are banned from returning to America for 10 years.
“The whole concept of, ‘Oh I’ll just have a baby in the U.S.’ I mean that’s not a thing,” Konings said. “You’re talking about 31 years. That’s just not reality.”
Associated Press writer Amy Taxin in Santa Ana, California, contributed to this report.
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Lisa Ko | Miami Book Fair 2017
Lisa Ko is the author of THE LEAVERS, a novel that won the 2016 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. Set in New York and China, THE LEAVERS follows one young man's search for his mother, an undocumented Chinese immigrant who disappears when he's 11 years old, after which he is adopted by a white family. It's the story of one mother and her son: what brings them together and takes them apart.
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The Breakaways (Hardcover)
By Cathy G. Johnson
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Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.
The Breakaways from Cathy G. Johnson is a raw, and beautifully honest graphic novel that looks into the lives of a diverse and defiantly independent group of kids learning to make room for themselves in the world.
Cathy G. Johnson is a cartoonist and educator in Providence, Rhode Island. The Breakaways is her third graphic novel, after Gorgeous (2016) with Koyama Press and Jeremiah (2015) with One Percent Press. Cathy has also published shorter comics work with publishers such as Silver Sprocket and Youth in Decline. In addition to creating artwork, Cathy works as an educator in the New England area, serving many local communities within schools and community centers.
"A down-to-earth friendship story for readers of Svetlana Chmakova’s Awkward, Jennifer L. Holm’s Sunny Side Up, and Raina Telgemeier’s Drama." —School Library Journal
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Birkenhead: An Illustrated History
Ralph T. Brocklebank
The story of Birkenhead is vividly retold in this lively new history of the town, illustrated by over 200 maps, engravings and photographs from the superb archive at Birkenhead library.
Ralph T. Brocklebank recalls Birkenhead's origins as a tiny fishing community in a sheltered cove on the Cheshire coast, its medieval importance as a Benedictine priory and crossing point on the Mersey, and its swift, troubled development as a commercial and industrial rival to Liverpool during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Larger-than-life characters like industrial entrepreneur William Laird, architect Joseph Paxton, and philanthropist Charles Thompson all feature in the story, as do famous residents like the poet Wilfred Owen. A strong theme throughout the narrative is the fluctuating fortunes of the shipyard, which had a decisive influence on the income and employment of the people of the town.
Ralph Brocklebank's thoroughly researched account provides a sympathetic insight into the difficult living conditions and the dereliction that blighted the town during much of the twentieth century. Only recently has the prospect of renewed investment and regeneration given hope that Birkenhead will achieve the prosperity that was promised by those optimistic entrepreneurs two centuries ago.
Oct 2003 • £14.99 • HB • 192pp
Ralph T. Brocklebank is a keen student of Birkenhead's history. During his long career working for various Wirral Library Authorities, he took special responsibility for local studies. In 1974 he became Principal Reference and Information Services Librarian for Wirral.
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Security guard found dead in tent on last day of Glastonbury Festival
FESTIVAL DEATH: An aerial view of the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire.
A SECURITY guard working Glastonbury Festival has been found dead in his tent, police have confirmed.
The body of the man, in his 60s, who had been working at the festival all weekend as a security guard for G4S, was discovered at around 5pm on June 30.
G4S was sub-contracted to provide 25 security officers at Glastonbury to ensure the safety of festival-goers.
Avon and Somerset Police confirm the man's sudden death is not being treated as suspicious.
It is understood the guard had been working night shifts at the festival and is not thought to have died due to the heat.
Security firm G4S confirmed the man was found dead in his tent and has offered its condolences to his family.
A G4S spokesperson said: "At 5:00 pm on Sunday 30 June, one of our employees was found dead in his tent at Glastonbury Festival, where he had been working as a security officer.
"The next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time."
The guard is not believed to have worked during the 24 hours preceding his death.
Police officers and paramedics were called to the festival after the man was discovered.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "At 5pm yesterday we were made aware of the sudden death of a man in his 60s on one of the campsites at Glastonbury Festival.
"Officers attended and are satisfied the man's death is not suspicious. The coroner has been informed."
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Harry Connick, Jr.'s career has exemplified excellence across multiple platforms in the entertainment world. He has received Grammy and Emmy awards as well as Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, his achievements in film and television and his appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer.
The foundation of Connick's art is the music of his native New Orleans, where he began performing as a pianist and vocalist at the age of five. Over the past three decades, he has established himself as a musician, singer and composer par excellence, a legendary live performer and a best-selling artist with millions of CDs sold around the world. Connick has also made his mark as an actor in films (appearing in over 19 films such as "Dolphin Tale," "Hope Floats," "PS I Love You," "Copycat"), on television ("American Idol," Will & Grace," "South Pacific") and on Broadway ("Pajama Game," "Thou Shalt Not").
In the fall of 2016 Connick launched "HARRY," a nationally syndicated daytime television show hosted by Connick and featuring his touring band. "HARRY" is a daily hour of family friendly television that seeks to entertain, uplift and inspire. The show also reflects the unparalleled entertainment skills of Harry Connick, Jr.'s varied career and the television industry recognized the debut season of "HARRY" with five Emmy nominations, including a nomination for Best Host, and a Critics Choice nomination for Best Talk Show.
Despite his busy career, Connick has always found the time to be charitable and has done some of his most important work in his efforts to help New Orleans rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. He, along with friend Branford Marsalis, conceived of "Musicians' Village," a community in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Musicians' Village provides homes for Katrina-displaced musicians and its focal point, the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, is an after-school teaching facility for children, a performance hall and recording studio for musicians, and a gathering place for the community.
Connick's honors, including the induction into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame, Honorary Doctorates from Tulane and Loyola Universities and the Jefferson Award for Public Service, have not led Harry Connick, Jr. to slow his creative pace; they only confirm his determination to apply his talents in ways that prove inspirational to other artists and publicly spirited citizens.
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Christos S. Mantzoros, MD, DSc, PhD h.c. mult. is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and adjunct Professor at Boston University School of Medicine. He has also served as a Professor of Environmental Health at the Harvard School of Public Health. He currently also serves as the Chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Boston VA Healthcare System and the Director of Human Nutrition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He has served as Fellowship Program Director and Founding Director. In his laboratory, he has mentored more than 160 young scientists who currently hold key positions in clinical medicine, academia and industry, as well as governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
Dr. Mantzoros has published as an Editor two books (on “Diabetes and Obesity” and on “Nutrition and Metabolism” with more than two editions each). His research has resulted in more than 800 publications in Medline including more than 150 publications under the collaborative Look Ahead Research Group, more than 200 chapters and reviews and has received more than 72,000 citations and an H index of 121 with an i10 index of 457 (Google Scholar). He has co-founded successful companies and has served as a board member, an advisor, or head of the scientific advisory boards of non-profit foundations as well as government and private entities. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Metabolism and is on the editorial board of several scientific journals worldwide. For his research discoveries and public health service, Dr. Mantzoros has received four honorary PhDs, the Alexander Technological Institute of Thessaloniki has named their nutrition laboratories after his name and several universities worldwide have awarded Dr. Mantzoros honorary professorships and visiting professorships. He has or is supervising PhD thesis work in several nations worldwide (Sweden, Germany, Greece, USA, etc.) and is actively collaborating with many research groups worldwide. Dr. Mantzoros has been elected a member of ASCI and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. He has been given many awards including: the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (Frontiers in Science Award), the American Diabetes Association (Novartis Award in Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases), the North American Association for the Study of Obesity / the Obesity Society (Lilly Award), the American Society for Nutrition (Mead Johnson Award), the HypoCCS award in Paris, France, the Humboldt Foundation of Germany (the Wilhelm Friedrich Bessel Award), the American Federation of Medical Research (the Outstanding Investigator Award), the American Physiological Society (FASEB, the Berson Award Lecture), the New England Hellenic Medical and Dental Association (Hygeia award), among many others. He has also received the BIDMC, Harvard Medical School, award for Excellence in Mentoring. Most recently, he has received several prestigious awards for his lifetime achievements: the 2017 Obesity Society TOPS Award, the 2018 Endocrine Society Outstanding Clinical Investigator Award, the 2018 European Society of Endocrinology Geoffrey Harris Prize, and the 2018 American Society of Nutrition’s Robert H. Herman Award.
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Here's how Disney is keeping 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' spoilers from getting out
Kirsten Acuna,
Nov. 3, 2015, 12:00 PM
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Disney really wants to make sure fans don't have "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" spoiled before the film is in theaters this December.
The company asked that the book tie-in for the new movie be delayed until after the film comes out, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The book, from Penguin Random House's publisher Del Rey, won't be out on store shelves until January 5, 2016, more than two weeks after the film's release in the US.
The book was expected to be released during the holiday season. The WSJ notes that publishers typically release movie tie-ins two months before a film's release.
The e-book version of the novelization will be available December 18.
The delay of a book isn't the only precaution Disney is taking to prevent "Star Wars" spoilers.
Here are a few other ways the Mouse House is ensuring fans head into "The Force Awakens" with some surprises intact:
1. 'The Force Awakens' soundtrack will be released the same day as the movie
Track titles can sometimes give hints about the direction or plot of a film. You won't be able to hear legendary composer John Williams' new score until the movie is released in theaters.
2. No one is saying anything about this movie
Everyone from director J.J. Abrams to Harrison Ford and newcomer actors John Boyega and Daisy Ridley have been extremely tight-lipped.
Abrams, Ridley, Boyega, and Adam Driver will be on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" November 23, but don't expect to learn much. Kimmel's late-night show is on ABC, which is owned by Disney.
Director J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan.
3. Scripts were printed on red paper
In order to prevent the script from leaking, "The Force Awakens" was printed on dark-red paper. If anyone tries to photocopy anything, the printed copies will be illegible.
LEGO/Sphero, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Tech Insider
4. Some of the toys still haven't been released
While many "Star Wars" toys have already been released for the movie, a Hasbro representative recently told Tech Insider that there are, unsurprisingly, other toys set for release after the film.
Read the original article on Tech Insider.
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Subaru Won't Build Its New Crosstrek In The US
Maki Shiraki,
Not coming to America.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru brand cars and SUVs, has scrapped a plan to shift production of the new XV Crosstrek to its U.S. plant in Indiana and will instead make the crossover SUV in Japan, a source familiar with the company's production plans said.
Fuji Heavy, which has been moving production to Indiana due to the strong yen and a policy of making cars in markets where they are sold, decided to make the new vehicle in Japan because of capacity constraints in Indiana and the relatively high sales price, which makes Japan production more viable, the source said.
Pricing for the crossover model starts at just under $25,000 for the limited edition and just under $30,000 for the hybrid version.
The company had originally planned to make about 65,000 XV Crosstrek vehicles a year in Lafayette, Indiana, but will instead assemble them at its plant in Gunma prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, according to production plans reviewed by Reuters and the person with knowledge of the situation, who asked not to be named.
The automaker has achieved record-breaking sales in the United States, with a 21 percent surge in the year through November compared with a year earlier.
A Fuji Heavy spokesman said he could not comment on production plans for individual vehicles but said there was no change to the company's overall strategy of localizing production.
(Writing by Mari Saito and Kevin Krolicki; Editing by Edmund Klamann)
SEE ALSO: The 15 Most Important New Cars Of 2014
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Hasbro Ranks No. 5 on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List
CR Magazine’s Prestigious List Ranks Russell 1000 Companies on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance
May 07, 2018 12:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, announced today that it ranked No. 5 on the 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, which recognizes the standout environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of public companies across the United States. This is the fourth consecutive year Hasbro has ranked in the top five, due to its commitments to environmental sustainability, human rights, diversity and inclusion, and community.
“We’re honored and humbled to once again, rank so highly on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list,” said Brian Goldner, chairman and CEO, Hasbro, Inc. “In much the same way that our business continues to transform, so has our commitment to integrate CSR throughout our business. I’m proud of the great strides we’ve made to strengthen our CSR performance, increase transparency, and tell the Hasbro story, which includes impactful results in many areas including human rights and the environment.”
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens List documents 260 ESG data points of disclosure and performance measures—harvested from publicly available information in seven categories: environment, climate change, employee relations, human rights, governance, finance, and philanthropy & community support. The list ranks the Russell 1000 Index.
"CR Magazine is proud to present the only ESG ranking list that doesn't rely on self-reporting," said Dave Armon, publisher of CR Magazine. "Hasbro continues to stand out as a leader in corporate responsibility. Through their journey of continuous improvement, they are driving real, lasting change and inspiring other companies to put their own values into action.”
This achievement builds on the recognition Hasbro has already received this year, having recently been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute, and among American’s Most Reputable Companies by the Reputation Institute, the world’s foremost research and advisory firm focused solely on corporate reputations. Hasbro ranked No. 3 on Newsweek’s 2017 Green Rankings, and was named to the Civic 50 list of Most Community-Minded Companies for the past five years.
These prestigious accolades highlight Hasbro's commitment to leading with integrity and operating responsibly — from product safety and environmental sustainability to governance and ethics. To learn more about Hasbro's CSR and sustainability efforts, visit www.hasbro.com/csr and read our CSR Report, Playing with Purpose.
About Hasbro:
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 5 on the 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past seven years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
About the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List:
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens List was first published in 1999 in Business Ethics Magazine, and has been managed by CR Magazine since 2007. To compile the list, every company in the Russell 1000, the highest ranked stocks in the Russell 3000 Index of publicly held U.S. companies, is ranked according to 260 data points. For access to the full 100 Best Corporate Citizens List visit http://www.thecro.com.
About Corporate Responsibility Magazine:
3BL Media is the publisher of CR Magazine (www.thecro.com), the leading voice of the corporate responsibility profession and the publisher of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking. Together with the Corporate Responsible Association, CR Magazine presents COMMIT!Forum, Oct. 23-25, 2018, at MGM National Harbor, just outside Washington, D.C. The theme is Brands Taking Stands – The Long View.
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3BL Media is the world’s leading communications partner for purpose-driven organizations. Through targeted content distribution, multimedia promotions and hands-on learning experiences, 3BL Media amplifies the stories, experiences and perspectives of companies, NGOs and nonprofits through an unrivaled network of corporate responsibility and sustainability professionals, influencers and audiences. Learn more here.
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Where Mitt Romney Learned How To Go Negative, And Win
Romney was able to erase a 10 point deficit in 2002 by negative campaigning, by turning voters off to his opponent.
By Andrew Kaczynski
Andrew Kaczynski BuzzFeed News Reporter
Posted on June 4, 2012, at 4:36 p.m. ET
Duncan, the Basset Hound from Romney's 2002 ad.
In 2002, Mitt Romney learned how to go negative — and how to win.
Trailing in the final stretch of his race with Democrat Shannon O'Brien, Romney settled on the strategy that won him this year's Republican primary, and could make him president: You don’t sell the voter on Mitt Romney; you make them loathe the other candidate.
Romney had opened positive, offering upbeat biographical advertising that showcased his perfect family. But Massachusetts’s voters had panned a 60-second ad called “Ann,” which depicted the Ann and Mitt Romney's courtship. And his opponent caught on to the fact that Romney described himself as embarrassed for driving a “goofy-looking car” an “AMC Marlin” in the spot. The vehicle was actually a new luxury car when Romney drove it in 1965.
“The fact that Mitt Romney was embarrassed by his brand new car shows just how out of touch with regular working people he is - and always has been,” a spokesman for Shannon O’Brien’s campaign said in September 2002.
Voters also cast skeptical eyes on Romney’s claim in the ad that he worked as night security guard while at Stanford so he could fly home to his future wife Ann, who was still in high school. The O’Brien campaign noted that even if Romney was paid twice the federal minimum wage in 1965, he would have to work 200 hours to pay for a flight from Stanford to Detroit in 1965.
“Either Mitt Romney worked as a night security guard every hour of every day, or he had some other source of income to purchase those airline tickets,” said the O’Brien campaign. “Perhaps he sold the luxury car that he was so embarrassed about?"
Details intended to humanize Romney, his aides concluded, had backfired.
''I think it made [Mitt] appear to be too perfect,'' Romney’s chief strategist Mike Murphy, told the Boston Globe in 2007, saying the ad would have worked had it been used in any other state. ''There's a certain cynicism in the Massachusetts electorate, and it locked into that,” he said.
And so a few weeks into Romney’s general election bid, his polling showed him trailing O’Brien by 10%, a margin that set off alarms with Romney's high command.
Murphy told Romney they'd chosen the wrong path.
'It's not working. My strategy is wrong, and you either ought to change the strategy dramatically as I'm going to suggest, or you ought to fire me,' he said, according to a according to a 2005 article in the Boston Globe, on Murphy, also cited in the book “The Real Romney.”
“Should we fire him? Should we get somebody new?" Romney reportedly asked another adviser.
The campaign decided to use a new approach: going negative on O’Brien.
The Romney campaign had just begun to notice that O’Brien brash mannerisms were a turn off to voters. Originally Romney had noted in early debate with O’Brien in September that he only wanted two debates, saying that during 2000 Bush and Gore had only debated three times. But after their October 2 debate the Romney campaign decided to agree to more, realizing the more the people of Massachusetts saw O’Brien, the less they would like her.
The Romney campaign began running ads depicting O’Brien, as part of the culture of Beacon Hill corruption on which they pinned Massachusetts’ problems.
And the Romney campaign hired a man in a chicken suit to trail O’Brien across the state, suggesting she lacked the ability to stand up to the special interests on Beacon Hill. O’Brien’s husband’s ties to the scandal-ridden energy company Enron were called into question, and the polls began to tighten.
Two clever ads crafted by Murphy were a hit with voters. They depicted O’Brien, who was the State Treasurer, as Duncan the napping Basset Hound, who dozed off while men stole bags on money from the state treasury. The ads focused on issues such as $7 billion in state pension fund losses in the stock market crash during O’Brien’s tenure treasurer to show her image as poor manager against Romney, the brilliant business leader.
O'Brien called the ad ''as disgraceful as it is inaccurate” in 2002 comments she reiterated in 2012.
"The tactics they developed in 2002, they've raised to a high art in 2011 -- out-of-context quotes, go negative early," O’Brien told the Atlantic in January.
"It doesn't matter what the truth is, but if it's effective, do it. That's what we're seeing in this campaign,” she said
The strategy paid off. O’Brien stumbles in later debates combined with Romney’s negative campaigning eventually allowed Romney to cruise to nearly five point victory. It was Romney’s first immersion in the dark arts of negative campaign. Romney, who ran ads in 1994 depicting himself as the victim of negative smear campaign, now triumphed by them.
Andrew Kaczynski is a political reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.
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Gen. McKenzie assumes command of U.S. Central Command
Release No: 19-020 March 29, 2019
Release Number 20190329-01
TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Marine Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. assumed command of U.S Central Command from Gen. Joseph L. Votel at a ceremony here Thursday.
As commander, Gen. McKenzie will oversee military operations and theater security cooperation activities across a region that spans 20 nations, 4.6 million square miles and three strategic maritime chokepoints.
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan officiated the ceremony. During his remarks, he thanked Gen. Votel for his leadership and commended the CENTCOM team for their professionalism.
Addressing the more than 70,000 U.S. forces operating in CENTCOM's area of responsibility, Gen. McKenzie stressed the importance of building upon the successes of his predecessor.
"We know that even as we build upon the gains of the last few years and accomplishments in Syria the last few weeks, new challenges always await this command," Gen. McKenzie said. "I know that the battle-tested team at CENTCOM remains in the ready to do what has to be done."
Gen. McKenzie closed by saying, "I am excited to follow Joe Votel, to build upon the remarkable work he has done. It is an honor to join this team of dedicated professionals. It is good to be back and I am ready to continue the march. Semper Fidelis."
In his remarks, Gen. Votel emphasized partnerships and relationships fostered throughout the CENTCOM area of responsibility. "We have worked with our partners to improve capabilities, build resilience, enhance interoperability, deter our adversaries and safeguard our common interests,"
Gen. Votel said. "Our ships, our airplanes, our Soldiers and Marines, and our special operations forces all operate together. For the collective good."
Gen. McKenzie previously served as CENTCOM's director of strategy, plans and policy, and commanded U.S. Marine Forces, Central Command. Most recently, Gen. McKenzie served as director of the Joint Staff.
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The Warsaw Summit and the NATO Christmas Tree
by Julian Lindley-French
Carnegie Europe
NATO summits are like Christmas presents: high on promise, disappointing on opening. The 2016 meeting in Warsaw was little different. Shortly before the summit, which took place on July 8–9, I was in the Polish capital to launch my latest report “NATO: The Enduring Alliance 2016” for the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, a Polish think tank. My report does not pull any punches. It posed twenty hard-hitting questions, all of which imply one overarching question: Can NATO defend Europe?
Any attempt to answer that question must consider the alliance in terms not of what was agreed on at the summit but of the rapidly changing strategic environment NATO must confront. The Warsaw meeting was in any case a stopping point in a process that was started in September 2014 at the NATO summit in Wales as alliance leaders endeavored to close a yawning gap between ends, ways, and means. In Wales, leaders agreed on a whole raft of packages, pledges, and platforms. Warsaw was very much a reviewing summit to assess just how much progress had been made since 2014 in rendering the alliance fit and credible for the defense of its members in a twenty-first century that threatens to be every bit as turbulent as the twentieth century.
NATO’s essential problem is that a lot of its leaders simply do not want to face up to such a reality. Reading between the lines of the summit communiqué published on July 9, it is clear that there is little agreement among leaders on priorities or choices. Indeed, the very length of the communiqué, which is not much shorter than the Wales summit declaration and reads like toffee fudge, is testament to an alliance that is gathering ever more commitments and engagements. However, there is little sign that alliance members are also willing to stump up the resources and forces needed to credibly realize a sustainable relationship between ends, ways, and means.
Some good work was done in Warsaw. Many of the initiatives launched at the Wales summit were either confirmed or buttressed. NATO is going to talk to Russia as well as deter it with an enhanced forward presence; resilience was this year’s summit buzzword; and both the Distinctive Partnership with and Comprehensive Package of Assistance for Ukraine are to be maintained. Alliance airborne warning and control systems (AWACS) will be used in the fight against the self-proclaimed Islamic State as part of a tailored forward presence, and the Enduring Partnership with Afghanistan was made more enduring.
There was talk of harmonizing the force development, resilience, and strategies to counter hybrid warfare of NATO and the EU. There was also a Cyber Defense Pledge and the establishment of a new Joint Intelligence and Security Division, although the latter smacked of bureaucratic rearrangement dressed up as strategic transformation.
The problem the Warsaw summit faced is that so many of the key leaders present are either about to depart (Britain’s David Cameron and America’s Barack Obama) or face reelection (France’s François Hollande and Germany’s Angela Merkel), a referendum (Italy’s Matteo Renzi), or even EU sanctions (Poland’s Beata Szydło).
There were also two big elephants in the room in Brexit and Trump. Britain’s coming departure from the EU will further undermine European cohesion at a time of near crisis, whatever soothing noises are coming out of London. The prospect of a U.S. president Donald Trump frightens the living daylights out of most European leaders. Whether it is Hillary Clinton or Trump in next year’s White House, neither is likely to accept the writing of another chapter in that great work of European fiction, the NATO Defense Planning Process.
They are certainly not going to accept that in the current strategic climate with the United States under ever-greater pressure, Europeans may take a decade dawdling toward the defense investment pledge agreed on at Wales—to spend 2 percent of GDP on defense, of which 20 percent on new equipment. It is telling that only five NATO members meet the 2 percent guideline, while ten member nations meet the 20 percent target for new equipment. The less a state spends on defense, the easier it is to spend 20 percent on new equipment.
Can NATO defend Europe? The answer to that question will be possible only if a proper analysis is undertaken of the threats the alliance faces, from both within and without. That is why the most important decision made at the Warsaw summit was to continue with the “360 degree approach” (as it was called in the communiqué) to projecting stability. If not, then NATO will become ever more like one of those glitzy front-of-store Christmas trees: full of shiny boxes, all of which are empty.
Julian Lindley-French is vice president of the Atlantic Treaty Association in Brussels, senior fellow at the Institute for Statecraft in London, and distinguished visiting research fellow at the National Defense University in Washington, DC.
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INFOCOMM/LAS VEGAS, NV. – (June 7, 2016) To address the increasing demand for world-class large-scale audience experiences in major entertainment venues worldwide, Christie® will be previewing the new Christie Mystique™ suite of tools, including software, hardware and services at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 8 – 10.
Supporting the design, installation, and operation of sports venues and other Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) venues and attractions, Mystique will augment Christie’s award-winning line of projectors, visual displays and services by providing system design, pre-visualization tools, including Virtual Reality technology and 3D printed scale model systems, camera-based alignment tools and system-level monitoring.
“Christie is first in the industry to offer a full suite of services, software and hardware solutions for the design, deployment and maintenance of complex visual systems. As such, Christie Mystique demonstrates the company’s wealth of technical capabilities and industry-leading services to ensure an extraordinary experience throughout its entire lifecycle,” said Curtis Mutter, solutions manager, Christie. “Mystique solves specific challenges that our partners encounter when fulfilling multi-screen, multi-projector blended systems. With the Mystique suite of solutions, our partners can continue to confidently work with Christie for all of their LBE needs from idea to reality.”
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Christie Mystique Design and Install will be rolling out in the fall of 2016, with Mystique Operate planned for the first half of 2017.
“Christie Mystique is the culmination of Christie’s leadership in large-scale visual experiences,” said Jennifer Smith, executive vice president, Global Market Solutions, Christie. “It’s a combination of design and auto-calibration software, system-level hardware and services that make it easier for our customers to move from the ‘art of the possible’ to reality.”
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W.A. Ranches’ gift to veterinary medicine and bovine health
December 10, 2018 Beef Cattle
Ed Pajor takes the reins at W.A. Ranches
Put the land first… and everything else will follow
December 3, 2018 Beef Cattle
The ranch will be home to the University of Calgary’s beef research and extension programs
By Piper Whelan
Field editor
Beef Cattle, Features, News
Students at the University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine receive hands-on experience at various beef operations. In many ways it’s been a successful approach — after only 10 years, the University of Calgary vet college is ranked among the top 50 vet schools globally.
But conducting research at partnering cow-calf operations poses challenges for students and researchers. Scientists have to remember that a cow-calf operation is a business first.
“That can require researchers to potentially compromise on some of the questions they want to ask or how they might want to ask those questions, or maybe the flexibility needed to carry out some of those questions,” said Ed Pajor, professor of animal behaviour and health at the vet college’s department of production animal health.
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Several locations across the province with different management practices also increase variable data, not to mention travel time.
“Over the last few years, there has been an emerging need to develop our research and educational programs to the next level, especially in support of the food production industries in the province,” said Baljit Singh, dean of the faculty of veterinary medicine.
Enter the Chisholm and Anderson families. They own W.A. Ranches, a vast spread northeast of Cochrane, Alta., where the snowy peaks of the Rockies rise above the pastures. In late September, the University of Calgary announced that the Anderson and Chisholm families would donate W.A. Ranches to the university, as well as their herd of 1,000 Angus females, plus bulls. At 19,000 acres, the ranch is worth $44 million, making this both the largest ranch donation to a university in North America in monetary value and the largest in size donated to a Canadian university.
The benefactors: Jack Anderson and Wynne Chisholm of W.A. Ranches.
photo: University of Calgary
Wynne Chisholm, president and CEO of W.A. Ranches, and her father, Jack Anderson, opened their doors to the University of Calgary’s vet students since the faculty’s establishment. Here, future veterinarians have taken part in tasks such as calving, processing and semen testing bulls.
Anderson, a well-known philanthropist and businessman, has been involved in the cattle business for many of his 91 years.
“When I was born my mom and dad had a cattle operation near Gull Lake, Alberta,” said Chisholm. “They had started with a commercial Hereford operation and then moved into crossbreeding with Charolais.”
Chisholm found her passion for agriculture at a young age on her family’s operation. “I spent my summers, holidays and weekends at the lake, as we called it, which is where our ranch was, and then the school year in Calgary.”
After selling that operation and focusing on other ventures, Anderson returned to the cattle business, investing in their present location in the early 2000s.
“It was after that that I ended up going into business with him full time,” said Chisholm, whose husband, Bob, serves as the ranch’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
The family strengthened their relationship with the university in 2014 when they donated $5 million to establish the Anderson-Chisholm Research Chair in Animal Care and Welfare. This donation funds the chair holder’s research projects and outreach activities in this specific field.
“That’s one of my personal passions, and I thought it was an area that could use more focus,” she said.
“I don’t believe there’s another such chair in North America that’s focused completely on beef cattle welfare,” said Pajor, who holds this research chair. “It actually has an expectation of outreach to the community, of doing applied research and then taking it out to the ranching community to improve practices on the ranch.”
Thus far the endowment has supported studies on a variety of topics, including pain management, processing-related stress and economic factors of animal health.
Chisholm and her husband sit on the chair’s advisory committee and attend meetings with Pajor to learn about studies conducted by graduate and post-graduate students through the chair’s funding. Through this role, they became aware of the university’s need for its own research facility and herd. Chisholm and Anderson discussed how they could personally assist the faculty in this regard, then invited Pajor and Singh to their ranch to talk about the options.
“We really realized that there was a broader way that we could help the university,” she said. “We really want it to empower the faculty and the students to create and share the scientific, evidence-based discoveries that will improve animal care and welfare, and enhance our industry and inform the public.”
More opportunities for collaboration
The ranch will also transform the learning experience of University of Calgary students without having to travel far from the university’s clinical skills building.
“It really gives us an opportunity to create labs that complement the teaching that occurs in the classroom,” said Pajor. “Our DVM students, for example, will have the opportunity to learn about the cow-calf industry in the classroom but also experience it directly on the ranch.”
He anticipates students developing a better understanding of the cattle business. “It may attract more DVM students to things like a rural practice because they have an opportunity to get more hands-on.”
The ranch presents the opportunity to collaborate with other faculties at the University of Calgary in integrated education and research, offering the chance to ask more complex questions than one might ask with simply a research herd, Pajor explained.
“We don’t plan on losing sight of the applied opportunities in terms of research and teaching. But if that’s all we do, we haven’t really fulfilled the vision we have of what W.A. Ranches can actually do.”
Multi-disciplinary collaborations could fall into the One Health approach, a growing scientific initiative focused on the interactions between the health of humans, animals and the environment. For example, Pajor said it may include people from the school of public policy in the faculty of science looking at issues around environmental concerns. The ranch may “create an opportunity for them to carry out research, create data and then have that data to use to inform public policy.”
In addition to enhancing the academic experience for the university’s vet college students and developing multidisciplinary research, W.A. Ranches has the potential to strengthen the faculty’s role in meeting challenges facing the beef industry. For example, the university can offer more continuing education programs to veterinarians and beef producers.
“We can bring ranchers in… and talk to them about proper veterinary management approaches and actually demonstrate what it is we’re talking about at a real ranch, which will reflect much closer to what they have on their own farms,” said Pajor.
“I expect it to have not only specific results that help the producer on their farm on a day-to-day basis but also really help people in the world in terms of where animals fit in the food production system and in human health,” said Chisholm.
Singh anticipates the opportunity for greater engagement in discussions around these issues.
“I envision a concentration of partners from industry, from the academy, from the government and even from the public citizenry to get together around these very complex ideas and questions so we can collectively and collaboratively, and in a very interactive manner, find some answers,” he said. “They are very pressing questions, and no single discipline can answer those questions.”
Everyone at W.A. Ranches has been working hard to wrap up their last fall run, bringing pairs home from grazing lands, organizing the sales of their calves and finish baling straw. Transitioning the ranch’s assets to the university is an enormous undertaking. The legal and financial aspects have taken several months, including inventories, appraisals and transferring deeded and leased lands.
One of their first and most important transition steps, Chisholm explained, was to ensure that the university would hire their current staff, allowing for their continued employment and continuity in knowledge of the ranch’s management. Chisholm and her family have also been involved in an education process to ensure the university has everything in place to start running the ranch.
“There’s a lot of moving parts to an agreement like this,” she said. “It’s a huge amount of work, and then it’s really important to us that we do it really well, that our staff and our animals and the rest of the ranch assets will be well cared for.”
The transition of the ranch to the university took effect on November 30. As a research and education facility, it will be known as W.A. Ranches at the University of Calgary.
“We have gifted assets from our ranch as opposed to the ranch itself, so our company still exists and then we’ve given the cattle and the equipment and the feed and the lands and so on, we’re giving those to the university as well as the right to use our brand and our name,” Chisholm explained.
The University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine is currently developing operations and strategic planning committees, and is in the process of hiring a general manager to take on the Chisholms’ responsibilities. Before the faculty’s current research trials can be moved to the ranch, they will ensure the infrastructure is ready to facilitate these projects.
Come spring, when calving season is underway at W.A. Ranches at the University of Calgary, some of the brightest young minds in veterinary medicine and bovine health will be in the thick of it, starting new research trials and learning all they can. Singh is looking forward to seeing where this donation will take the University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine and the beef industry.
“My colleagues within the faculty and I are very grateful to the Anderson and Chisholm families for their donation, and I’m very grateful to the community around us that supports us every day.”
Chisholm and her family will be there to see what the future holds, as they’ve retained their home quarters and have the opportunity to be part of the ranch’s strategic advisory committee.
“I think this is a tremendous opportunity for the University of Calgary, and it’s a marvellous opportunity for the beef industry, and I’m just really excited about the things that are going to come out of this going forward,” she says.
Piper Whelan
Piper Whelan is a field editor with Canadian Cattlemen. She grew up on a purebred, Maine-Anjou ranch near Irricana, Alta., and previously wrote for Top Stock, Western Horse Review, and various beef breed publications.
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Scientists reveal mechanism that poisons cells to provoke diseases
ROME – Think of a skip overflowing with rubbish. The cleansing department is on strike and the skip never gets emptied. It won’t be long before the contents begin to poison the air with unpleasant smells, pose public health problems and exasperate residents. Something very similar happens in all the cells in our bodies when they are unable to break down the toxins their own activities generate. Over time, the waste accumulates, triggering a chain of events that can bring on very serious conditions, like Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s chorea, Parkinson’s disease and a swath of accumulation syndromes, such as mucopolysaccharidosis, glycogenosis and others, on the long list of rare genetic diseases. The mechanism underlying this malfunction has now been revealed by researchers at TIGEM, the Telethon institute of genetics and medicine, in Naples. Yesterday, the study was published in Science.
“It’s probably the most important result we have ever achieved. We’ve been working on it for two years”, said TIGEM’s director, Andrea Ballabio. Understanding why the “rubbish” is not broken down and then reutilised by the cell could lead to the development of drugs to correct the defect. There are no treatments for most accumulation-related diseases. Organs go haywire. There is no such thing as a cure. But the TIGEM research could point the way to a cure for all these conditions. But we should not be over-optimistic as research is still at a very early stage. Now experiments will begin on animals and then, if things go well, on humans. How long will it take? Two, five or even ten years. Everything hinges on the malfunctioning of one gene, TFEB, which regulates a team of other genes. It’s rather like a remote control that can turn on several screens. Together, the genes coordinate the functioning of lysosomes, tiny organelles inside the cell that act as waste-disposal units. In fact, sometimes the conditions are called lysosomal diseases.
There is a sort of control room. Marco Sardiello, the article’s first author, explains: “We have seen that increasing the levels of TFEB boosts lysosome levels and enables the cell to break down the toxins. Specifically, this occurred with the protein responsible for Huntington’s chorea, a disease for which there is no known cure”. The paper presented in Science is dedicated to Susanna Agnelli, the recently deceased chair of the Telethon foundation. Despite the crisis, this year’s Telethon collected 35 million euros, enabling 36 projects to be financed. Private donations are essential to support research. The foundation for cystic fibrosis, a condition that affects 5,000 people in Italy, has launched a campaign called “Un occhio di riguardo” [A Respectful Eye]. From July, eyewear designed by Marta and Matteo Marzotto will go on sale in chemist’s shops. One euro will be given to the campaign for every pair purchased.
English translation by Giles Watson
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Teens are Smoking and Drinking Less, Study Says
Cheri Cheng
Update Date: Dec 16, 2015 10:40 AM EST
Teenagers today do not smoke or drink as much anymore, a new study found.
According to the research team at the University of Michigan, their yearly survey, "Monitoring the Future," revealed that the percentages of teens who smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol are at their lowest since 1975 when the survey first began. The survey reaches more than 40,000 teens who are in the 8th, 10th, and 12th grades at around 400 public and private schools from 48 states.
The rate of teens from all three grades who smoked within the past 30 days fell by one percent to an all-time low of seven percent. The researchers noted that fewer teens are trying cigarettes today than they were before, which could be due to an increased awareness of the dangers of smoking.
For alcohol use, the rates were 40 percent for teens who drank within the past 12 months and 22 percent for teens who drank within the past 30 days prior to the survey.
Binge-drinking, which is defined as consuming at least five drinks in a row on one or more occasions over the past two weeks, fell to five percent in 8th-graders, 11 percent in 10th-graders and 17 percent in 12th-graders. Extreme binge drinking (having 10 to 15 or more drinks in a row on one or more occasions over a two week span) also fell.
"In recent years, there has been a fair decline in all three grades in the proportion saying that alcohol is easy for them to get, with the steepest decline among the youngest teens," Professor Lloyd Johnston, the study's principal investigator, said in a statement reported by CBS Detroit. "This suggests that state, community and parental efforts have been successful in reducing underage access to alcohol."
The team noted that although peer disapproval of drinking has been increasing, it did not increase for 2015.
The researchers also found that fewer teens were using illicit drugs, such as ecstasy and heroin. The only drug that teens continued to use consistently was marijuana.
"So, among secondary school students, at least, it appears that the use of heroin and of other narcotics both have been declining in parallel for the past five or six years, with no evidence of any overall displacement from use of one to use of the other," Johnston said. "That is not to say that individual users do not show displacement, as has been widely reported in the media."
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A Marxist History of the World part 66: The Ottoman Empire and the 1908 ‘Young Turk’ Revolution
Written by Neil Faulkner
Published in A Marxist History of The World
Neil Faulkner looks at how the revolution that began in Turkey in 1908 initiated a process that would transform the middle east over the following two decades.
Revolutions are infectious. The revolutions of 1848, 1917, 1989, and 2011 all went global. Russia’s 1905 Revolution was no exception. It set off a wave of revolutions, notably in Persia (1906), Turkey (1908), Mexico (1910), and China (1911).
That in Turkey in 1908 began a process which would transform the Middle East over the next two decades.
In 1908, the region was still dominated by the Ottoman Empire, which ruled Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and western Arabia.
Founded in Anatolia (ancient Turkey) by a Turkish-speaking warlord in the 14th century, the Ottoman Empire had been forged in two centuries of imperial conquest culminating in the first half of the 16th century.
The old Byzantine capital of Constantinople had been captured in 1453. Thereafter, Ottoman armies had surged across the Balkans and into Central Europe as far as the gates of Vienna; across the East to the Caspian and the Persian Gulf; down both sides of the Red Sea, which became an Ottoman lake; and along almost the whole extent of North Africa, with Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria all becoming Ottoman provinces.
The empire was ruled by an absolutist sultan and a military-bureaucratic apparatus of soldiers and officials. Its army, equipped with modern cannon and muskets, was a mixture of mercenary-professional and state-feudal elements.
Ottoman civil society – landlords and peasants in the countryside, merchants and artisans in the towns – was divided for administrative purposes into separate ethno-religious ‘millets’ controlled by conservative community leaders.
The main domestic preoccupations of the Ottoman state were maintaining internal order and collecting taxes. Civil society existed for the benefit of the military-bureaucratic state. Economics served politics.
The free development of economic and social forces was blocked by military-bureaucratic and feudal elites determined to defend traditional power and privilege. Because of this, during the 18th century, geopolitical power shifted from a stagnant Ottoman Empire to more dynamic European rivals.
As the central power waned, the inherent weaknesses of the empire – its lack of either geographical or national coherence – were exposed. In the early 19th century, Egypt became effectively independent under local satraps, and Greece won its freedom through armed insurrection.
The Ottoman Empire became ‘the Sick Man of Europe’. Despite the mounting threat of fragmentation due to internal revolt and foreign predation, the Ottoman ruling class resisted reform and modernisation. Successive attempts to engineer a ‘bourgeois revolution from above’ hit the buffers.
What saved the Ottomans during the 19th century was the rivalry of the great powers and a flow of foreign loans and investments.
Britain and France supported the Turks in the Crimean War (1853-1856) as a bulwark against Russian expansion southwards. And British and French bankers thereafter made loans to fund railways and armaments.
Late 19th century modernisation therefore turned the Ottoman Empire into a semi-colonial dependency. The regime of Sultan Abdulhamid II (1876-1909) spent 60% of state revenue on the army and administration, and 30% on interest payments to foreign bankers.
In 1905-1907, inspired by the Russian example, the Armenian subject-people of eastern Turkey rose in revolt against new taxes and military conscription. The Ottoman regime was unable to suppress the revolt. The taxes were cancelled and an amnesty granted. Before this happened, the revolt spread to other parts of the empire.
An underground opposition network – the Committee of Union and Progress (CUP) – had formed among junior army officers serving in the Balkans. The heart of this ‘Young Turk’ movement was Ottoman-ruled Salonika (now Thessaloniki).
The CUP was a party of middle-class nationalists angered by the weakness and corruption of the Abdulhamid regime. It was committed to a liberal constitution and the reform and modernisation necessary to achieve great-power status.
On 3 July 1908, a maverick army major took unilateral action by issuing a revolutionary manifesto. Bounced into action, on 23 July, the CUP leader Enver Pasha proclaimed the (suspended) Ottoman constitution restored.
The revolt immediately became general across the Ottoman armies in the Balkans. The day after Enver’s proclamation, Sultan Abdulhamid announced parliamentary elections. With its army in revolt, the dictatorship had capitulated.
Was this a military coup or a popular revolution? It was both. The revolution was led by army officers. The military discipline of the regime’s army had operated in reverse: the rank-and-file soldiers did not mutiny; they simply obeyed their officers’ orders to act against the government.
But the rank and file were deeply discontented because of unpaid wages and endemic corruption. And the revolution sparked a strike wave, with 111 recorded strikes from August to December 1908, resulting in average wage increases of 15%.
The revolution also continued in the countryside, where it had begun as a peasant revolt against taxation and conscription. The Armenians had started it, but the Turks and the Arabs soon joined it.
So this was a popular revolution led by middle-class army officers. Why did the Young Turk Revolution take this distinctive form?
Industry was underdeveloped and dependent on foreign capital. Therefore, both the bourgeoisie and the proletariat were exceptionally weak. Beyond the large towns, Ottoman society was geographically dispersed, socially fragmented, and culturally diverse.
The state-service middle class – centred on army officers – was the only social group with the cohesion, organisation, and vision to lead a revolution. The Ottoman Empire was a military state: so the Ottoman Revolution acquired military leadership.
A traditional empire in decline, threatened by the forces of modernity, thus conjured a distinctive form of bourgeois revolution: a hybrid of the French (‘from below’) and the Prussian (‘from above’).
The dictatorship had collapsed, but the dictator remained in office. The CUP stood at the head of a revolution, but was excluded from state power. Between July 1908 and April 1909, the Ottoman Empire was governed by an unstable dual power.
In mid-April 1909, the crisis broke. Islamist conservatives mounted mass demonstrations against the new reform government in Istanbul, and paramilitaries loyal to the regime massacred 17,000 Armenians in the Adana district.
The CUP moved to crush the attempted counter-revolution. On 22 April, troops from the Balkans entered Istanbul and restored the constitution. A week later, they occupied the Yildiz Palace and forced Abdulhamid to resign.
This second revolution put effective state power in the hands of the CUP leadership. But the accumulated contradictions of the Ottoman Empire proved insoluble for the CUP regime. The years 1909-1914 were years of continuing political crisis.
The revolution had unleashed powerful forces. The proletarian and peasant upsurge in Turkey itself had to be contained if the CUP was to construct a modern capitalist nation-state. And the national aspirations of the subject-peoples of the wider empire – Serbs, Greeks, Bulgars, Armenians, Arabs – had to be suppressed.
The revolution was to be transformed by war. Turkey was embroiled in a rapid succession of wars between 1911 and 1923 whose effect was to destroy the old Ottoman Empire and create a new Turkish Republic.
The process of destruction was rapid and extreme. The Ottomans lost control of Libya in 1912 and Macedonia in 1913. The embattled CUP leaders became increasingly authoritarian and heavily dependent on foreign loans and expertise to build railways and modernise the armed forces.
In January 1913, the constitutional government was overthrown in a military coup and replaced by dictatorship of three top CUP leaders. Growing dependence on German capital and German military advisors led, in early August 1914, to a secret military alliance with Berlin.
The CUP leaders were now proclaiming pan-Turkish nationalism. This was a threat both to subject-peoples inside the empire and to Tsarist Russia’s interests in Central Asia. Intensified oppression of national minorities became linked with warmongering in the Caucasus and the transformation of the Ottoman Empire into a bastion of German imperialism.
The Young Turk Revolution of 1908-1909 was ‘deflected’ by a middle-class leadership with bourgeois-nationalist aims. The popular revolution of workers, peasants, soldiers, and national minorities was suppressed.
For this, the people of the former Ottoman Empire would pay a terrible price, as their leaders led them into the inferno of a modern industrialised world war.
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With Panic Room, Flight Plan, and now The Brave One, Jodie Foster is on the verge of becoming an action star. And odd career move for an actress on the down side of forty. If she has to get wrapped up in ass-kicking though, The Brave One is the way to do it. The movie takes a familiar genre, the vigilante revenge flick, and for a change takes it seriously. I’m not talking about the way Christopher Nolan takes Batman seriously, after all it’s still a guy in a cape running around overreacting to his parents’ death.
With Panic Room, Flight Plan, and now The Brave One, Jodie Foster is on the verge of becoming an action star. And odd career move for an actress on the down side of forty. If she has to get wrapped up in ass-kicking though, The Brave One is the way to do it. The movie takes a familiar genre, the vigilante revenge flick, and for a change takes it seriously. I’m not talking about the way Christopher Nolan takes Batman seriously, after all it’s still a guy in a cape running around overreacting to his parents’ death. Let’s face it, that never made a whole lot of sense. Get over it already Bats. The Brave One is an examination of what it might take for a real person to become a vigilante, an examination of what might drive a normal woman to become judge, jury, and executioner.
The normal woman in question is Erica (Foster), host of a low-rent weekend radio show in New York City and engaged to a sexy, swarthy doctor. During and evening stroll in Central Park, Erica and her fiancée are attacked by a gang of thugs. Her future husband is beaten to death, and she’s left severely injured and hospitalized. When Erica gets out, she’s not consumed by a need for revenge, but rather completely overtaken by fear. The city she’s known and loved her entire life now terrifies her. After several failed attempts she finally makes it out her front door, jumping at shadows and fighting down the constant, overwhelming urge to run home screaming. Her tragedy has left her irrevocably altered, but she’d determined not to let the fear she now feels rule her. So, as so many have before her, Erica buys a gun.
Still frightened but feeling empowered, she walks the city, fighting down her terror until tragedy strikes again. She witnesses a convenience store robbery and in an act of self-defense shoots the robber dead. It’s as if her eyes have been opened to an entirely new world. Erica faced her fears, and shot them dead. Determined never to be afraid again, Erica takes to the streets, intentionally putting herself in more and more dangerous situations as if daring the world to give her its best shot. The criminals of the city are more than happy to oblige, seeing only a seemingly defenseless white woman in a place where she probably shouldn’t be. When she attacks, Erica responds with deadly force, becoming a vigilante. With every encounter she grows more confident, but begins to wonder if she’s losing herself in the process.
Tracked by the police and hounded by her own conscience, The Brave One uses her vigilantism as a way of exploring the terrible emotional toll taken on survivors of violent crime. Whether or not Erica gets the bad guys, or whether or not the police catch her becomes much less interesting than understanding what it is that’s driven Erica to this. More than anything The Brave One is about dealing with fear and surviving in spite of it. In exploring what it’s done to Erica, Jodie Foster gives one of the best performances of her career. So does Terrence Howard as a conflicted, honest police detective who befriends her, and then ends up hunting her.
Director Neil Jordan’s carefully crafted film doesn’t have Jodie Foster swooping down from rooftops on a zip line, but it’s one of the best vigilante themed movies I’ve ever seen. The Brave One takes a fairly obvious, overused movie conceit and uses it to explore something much deeper and more real than you’d ever expect. That only serves to heighten the film’s tense, utterly believable action sequences, even if they aren’t the real focus of the script. If there’s any flaw in the movie at all, then it happens in the last five minutes when Howard’s policeman character makes an unlikely decision. His actions undermine some of the realism of the rest of the film has worked so hard to set up, but those five minutes aren’t enough to kill the smart work that came before it. Before you get all excited about the next man-in-tights superhero flick or watch Kevin Bacon shave himself bald and put on revenge-themed eye makeup for Death Sentence, make it a point to seek out The Brave One.
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Precarious
Selene Messinis
Selene Messinis is a multi-instrumentalist, improviser, composer and educator based in Melbourne. Graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2015, she is now known in the Melbourne music scene for being a versatile musician across a variety of styles and contexts, with her fluid and sophisticated sound a common thread. Selene also co-leads a number of projects: electronic pop/house duo ‘LEFKADA’, contemporary trio ‘ISM’, as well as her own jazz quartet, which all feature her original intricate but accessible compositions. An artist in constant transformation, Selene’s music aims to speak only of authenticity.
Our community has been in the grip of drought since last summer, which... has meant that many adults in our community haven't had much to laugh about over the past few years... What a release to be able to watch such a wonderful joyous show and just let the laughter out!
Tin Top Tour - Yarram Resident, 2018
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Class-Divided Cities: Detroit Edition
The final installment of our series exploring the economic divides across America's largest cities and metros.
Author's Note: This is the 12th and final post in a series exploring the class divides across America's largest cities and metros. Using detailed data from the American Community Survey, it examines the residential locations of today's three major classes: the shrinking middle of blue-collar workers; the rising ranks of the knowledge, professional, and creative class; and the even larger and faster-growing ranks of lower-paid service workers.
The map above shows the class divide for the Detroit metro region, which covers Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, Livingston, and St. Clair counties, and includes the municipalities of Ferndale, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Troy, Warren, and Bloomfield Hills to the north, Grosse Pointe to the northeast, Livonia and Dearborn to the west and Melvindale and Lincoln Park to the south (Canada and the lake are directly to the east). The Detroit metro is America's 12th largest, with a population of roughly 4.3 million.
The creative class lives in the areas that are shaded in purple, the red areas are primarily service class, and the blue are working class. Each colored space on the map is a census tract, a small area within the city or county that can be even smaller than a neighborhood.
Few working class concentrations remain in a metro that was once the nation's preeminent industrial region.
The creative class is concentrated in the center of the metro in the upscale suburbs of Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and Grosse Pointe. Located along the old street-rail route that ran down Woodward Avenue and formed the metro's main commercial and development corridor, the communities of Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Birmingham are exemplars of walkability, with mixed-use downtowns and attractive older houses. For the past couple of decades, they have served as a sort of alternative urbanity to downtown.
Cities contributor Micheline Maynard described these areas via email: "Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills are the traditional suburbs for executives at the Detroit auto companies and major auto suppliers. Grosse Pointe was old money; Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills were new money." Birmingham is a classic turn-of-the-century, mixed-use walkable suburb, with two movie theaters, shops, restaurants, coffee-houses, night-spots and street cafes, and The Townsend Hotel, the metro's most upscale boutique hotel. Maynard adds, "Royal Oak and Ferndale have developed as hipper alternatives to Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills over the past 20 years; Ferndale is also a hub for the gay and lesbian community." There is a significant creative class presence in the cottage communities of St. Clair County as well, which curve around Lake St. Clair close to the St. Mary's River that runs between the U.S. and Canada. In the suburbs, the service class is located at the periphery of these creative class nodes, as it was the case in most of the other regions we've covered in this series. (See the end of this post for the complete list.)
What's striking from the maps is how few substantial working class concentrations remain in a metro that was once the nation's and the world's preeminent industrial region. The biggest blue clusters are in the far corners of the region, especially the north.
The second map (see right, click on the map for a larger image) charts the class geography for the city proper of Detroit. There are a few distinct clusters of purple (indicating the creative class) and just three small blotches of blue (indicating working class clusters) in a sea of red low-wage, low-skill service class locations.
The city of Detroit's economic decline has been well-chronicled. Once a booming hub for automotive manufacturing and a center for technological innovation, the veritable Silicon Valley of its day, the city of Detroit has endured devastating economic changes. Since 1950, it has lost more than half its population; in just the decade spanning 2000 and 2010, more than 285,000 residents left the city. In 2009, at the height of the recent economic crisis, Detroit's official unemployment rate neared 30 percent; Mayor Dave Bing asserted at the time that if discouraged workers were also taken into account, the rate would be "closer to 50 percent." In early 2013, the city's official unemployment rate remained at 18 percent.
Much of the city outside of the downtown core has literally been abandoned. More than 25 percent of the city's residential parcels (more than 90,000) are empty lots, and another 10 percent (33,500 parcels) are vacant homes, according to a comprehensive 2010 survey.
Detroit's creative class is located along the lakeshore in the city, as the map above indicates, in a narrow strip that runs north along Jefferson Avenue from downtown through historic Indian Village towards Grosse Pointe. Home to Wayne State University and major arts and cultural institutions, rapidly revitalizing Midtown has also drawn a growing creative class population.
The purple blotch in the north is upscale Palmer Woods, noted for its large Tudor homes close to Detroit Golf Club. The neighborhood was founded in the early 20th century as an exclusive enclave for auto industry barons, including the founders of Fisher Body, and is where a number of Motown recording artists live today.
Greater Detroit's class divides overlay and underpin its long history of white-flight and racial cleavage. Reviewing the various causes of the city's decline, Daniel Little, chancellor of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, recently pointed to race segregation as the most significant factor over on his blog "Understanding Society":
For decades Eight Mile represented a key racial division in the city, and a plethora of mechanisms of exclusion conspired to maintain this division. If the city could have settled into a racially and economically mixed pattern of residence in the 1940s, much of this story would have been different. Population exit would not have reached crisis proportions; businesses would have been less likely to relocate out of the city; and a schooling system that was very successful in the 1950s could have maintained its effectiveness. This implies that Detroit is victim to the continuing tragedy of America's inability to heal its racial divisions and antagonisms.
The next map of the Detroit metro is interactive: Click on a tract to see its percentages of each of the three major classes.
The creative class includes the high-skill, high-human capital people who work in science and technology, business and management, arts, culture, media, and entertainment, law, and the healthcare professions. About 34.5 percent of the metro's workers belong to the creative class, a bit above the national average of 32.6 percent. Creative class workers average $73,097 per year in wages and salaries, also above the national average of $70,890. Of all the metros covered in this series, Detroit has the second lowest share of census tracts, just 14 percent, where 50 percent or more of residents are members of the creative class.
The table below shows the top 10 creative class tracts for the metro. All of them are in the suburbs. This is not surprising, as Detroit has witnessed some of the most pronounced white-flight of any U.S. city, exacerbated by heavy-handed efforts at slum clearance and urban renewal.
Top 10 Creative Class Locations in the Detroit Metro
Neighborhood (Census Tract #) Creative Class Share
Huntington Woods (1881) 78.2%
Troy (1966) 76.1%
Bloomfield Township (1506) 73.5%
Grosse Pointe Farms (5506) 73.2%
Grosse Pointe Park (5503) 71.4%
Birmingham (1527) 70.7%
Bloomfield Hills (1520) 70.3%
Metro Average 34.5%
Two of the top 10 creative class tracts are in Birmingham; two are in Bloomfield Township, and another is in Bloomfield Hills, home to some of the priciest real estate in the U.S. and the Cranbrook educational community. Designed by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, the architecture critic Paul Goldberger called Cranbrook "one of the greatest campuses ever created anywhere in the world." University of Michigan's Little points out in an email to me: "Cranbrook graduates have added to the cutting edge design and creative communities of Detroit and the nation for decades."
Another top creative class tract is in nearby Troy, a sprawling middle-class suburb with excellent public schools, and the site of a high-end mall, the Somerset Collection. Two are in Huntington Woods, a leafy neighborhood that boasts such notable amenities as the public golf course Rackham and the Detroit Zoo. Two more are in the "Grosse Pointes" — Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Park — the communities of choice for many of Detroit's old industrial magnates, whose lakeshores are lined with sprawling Gilded Age mansions.
The Detroit area has a much larger concentration of lower-wage, lower skill service jobs. The service class, which entails low-wage, low-skill work in routine service jobs such as food service and preparation, retail sales, and clerical and administrative positions, makes up 44.8 percent of the region's workforce, just slightly below the national average of 46.6 percent. Service workers in the metro average $29,730, worse than the national average of $30,597 and just 40 percent of the average pay for creative class workers.
The table below showing the top ten Census tracts with the highest percentages of service workers reinforces the city maps above. Each and every one of the top ten tracts is located in the city, most of them surrounding the urban core. The service class makes up more than half of all residents in 30 percent of the metro's Census tracts.
Top 10 Service Class Locations in the Detroit Metro
Neighborhood (Census Tract #) Service Class Share
North Central, Detroit (5303) 82.5%
Morningside, Detroit (5020) 80.7%
Von Steuben, Detroit (5035) 78.6%
Detroit (5113) 78.5%
Barton-McFarland, Detroit (5351) 78.0%
West Central, Detroit (5378) 75.5%
North East, Detroit (5041) 75.1%
Northend/Central Detroit (5331) 74.9%
Grandale, Detroit (5453) 74.1%
The working class — which includes workers in transportation, construction, and maintenance as well as direct production — comprises just one in five of the region's workers, in sync with the national average. In this once great manufacturing center, just 7.6 percent of workers are involved in direct production. Greater Detroit's working class averages $41,070 per year in wages and salaries, significantly more than the national average of $34,015, but just half of what the region's creative class workers make.
Top 10 Working Class Locations in the Detroit Metro
Neighborhood (Census Tract #) Working Class Share
Chadsey/Condon, Detroit (5263) 57.6%
Southwest Detroit (5243) 55.3%
Romulus (5855) 51.3%
Lapeer County (3310) 48.0%
Dearborn (5735) 47.2%
Michigan-Martin, Detroit (5257) 46.4%
Pontiac (1417) 45.5%
The table above shows the top ten working class locations in metro Detroit. Six are in the city. As the map shows, the major working class concentrations that remain are in the southwest corner of the city, close to Dearborn. Despite the economic trauma it has faced, this working class area remains home to some of the city's strongest neighborhood associations — a testimony to the power of community organization and social capital in stabilizing and improving neighborhood conditions.
The other four are in the suburbs. One is in Dearborn, home of Ford Motor Company's corporate headquarters (and the original home of Henry Ford himself) and the site of several manufacturing plants, including the original Dearborn Assembly Plant and the massive River Rouge Complex. Dearborn is also the hub of greater Detroit's large Arab-American population. Another is Pontiac, which was home to GM's Pontiac Motor Division as well as its Fisher Body unit, and one is in Romulus, home to the GM Romulus engine and power train plant. Two others are much further out in Lapeer County, abutting Flint.
In shocking testimony to how thoroughly the metro has deindustrialized, blue-collar workers make up more than half of all residents in less than one (0.4) percent of the metro's Census tracts. This compares to two percent in Los Angeles, four percent in Dallas, and five percent each in Houston and Boston. Maynard cites research by Kevin Boyle at Ohio State University, which charts the dramatic decline of Detroit manufacturing. "In 1950, Detroit had a population of nearly 2 million, and 200,000 manufacturing jobs within the city limits," she notes. "Now, the population has dropped to below 750,000 and there are only 20,000 manufacturing jobs left."
Despite the economic pounding it has taken, or maybe because of it, the revitalization of Downtown Detroit has gained significant momentum as I pointed out in the Financial Times today.
With its fraying social fabric and the imposition of an emergency manager to cope with its collapsing finances, it would be easy to argue a city that was a global centre of carmaking and musical innovation 50 years ago has passed the point of no return.
Easy, yes; but wrong. Detroit’s days as a manufacturing powerhouse – like those of many industrial cities in America, Europe and elsewhere – are irrevocable. But its downtown is rebounding, thanks to the kind of central location, affordable property, improved efficiency and productivity also bringing people and businesses back to struggling former industrial hubs such as Cleveland and Pittsburgh. .
According to recent report, Detroit's Greater Downtown spans 7.2 square miles: across the city's riverfront from the central business district to trendy Corktown, home of Slows Bar B Q, Astro Coffee, Sugar House, Brooklyn Street Local, and the Honor & Folly inn; Mies van der Rohe's verdant Lafayette Park and Rivertown, north to the Eastern Market, Detroit's farmer's market; the Cass Corridor, with arts institutions; Midtown, home to Wayne State University and Detroit Medical Center, up Woodward Avenue to Tech Town and New Center. This corridor has a population of 36,550 people, or 5,076 people per square mile. It is more affluent, diverse, and educated than the city as a whole. College educated residents between the ages of 25 and 34 made up eight percent of the population for Greater Downtown, compared to just one percent for the city as a whole, three percent for the state of Michigan, and four percent for the nation.
One of the things that nearly killed downtown Detroit was the misguided notion that its function as a location for offices and headquarters could be transplanted to its suburbs. The region can no longer afford the outmoded and incorrect notion that it can build an alternative "downtown." As I pointed out in a recent talk to the Detroit Regional Chamber's Policy Conference, "Anyone who believes you can build an alternative core out there in the suburbs need a head examination."
A new generation of business leaders understands this, like the billionaire entrepreneur Dan Gilbert of Quicken Loans, who has moved more than 3,000 jobs from the suburbs to downtown, purchasing millions of square feet of office and residential space to accommodate them. (Gilbert owns 15 buildings with 2.6 million square feet of commercial space and two parking garages with some 3500 spaces). Compuware has brought thousands of professionals, techies, and creatives into downtown Detroit as well. "[W]e realized we needed to control the hardware, or the buildings -- the real estate," is the way he put it.
University of Michigan's Little points out in an email: "The influx created more racial and ethnic diversity in the center of the city as 20- and 30-somethings are moving into office buildings retrofitted as rental housing." This was not just based on community altruism, it was also good business. Gilbert realized that locating his business in the center of the city was more attractive to many employees and cheaper. "The good news was there was a skyscraper sale going on in Detroit at the time," he added.
One of the buildings owned by Dan Gilbert in downtown Detroit on January 30. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)
A major new initiative by the highly regarded Project for Public Spaces has outlined plans to animate the district with dozens of pop up food markets, cafes, and shops. It is based on PPS's landmark "Power of 10" framework that proposes "a great city needs at least ten great districts, each with at least ten great places, which in turn each have at least ten things to do." PPS describe this strategy as a "Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper strategy that will include installations, pop-ups, and other activities in key public spaces like Cadillac Square, Capitol Park, and Grand Circus Park." The aim is to reorient downtown Detroit from its historic focus on streets for cars to a place for people and pedestrians. As PPS's Fred Kent put it when presenting the vision in Detroit: "We want to create a city where you don't drive through the center, you drive to it."
Detroit's Greater Downtown district is home to the region's major arts institutions — the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Max M. Fisher Music Center, the Bonstelle Theater and the Fox Theatre. The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, founded in 2006, is part of the Sugar Hill Arts District. Midtown is also home to the vaunted music venue The Magic Stick. Writing in the New York Times, Maynard described it as the veritable epicenter of the contemporary Detroit music scene, where acts like The White Stripes and The Von Bondies among others got their starts.
Long home to a cutting edge music scene which spanned soul, jazz, rock, pop, electronic, and techno, downtown Detroit also features a world class design community, which we profiled in our "Detroit Rising" series.
In an email to me, Christian Unverzagt, a Detroit-based architect who lives in Lafayette Park and teaches at the University of Michigan's Taubman College, pointed out the transformation that the Cass Corridor has undergone. Long home to activists and artists, its gritty, windowless galleries and practice spaces have given way to a variety of renovated spaces including Green Garage (a co-working space), Great Lakes Coffee, and small retail shops such as City Bird, Nest, Hugh, and Nora, along with several yoga studios.
The area has become so attractive, Unverzagt adds, that there is now a shortage of rental housing. As a further signal of how far its transformation has progressed, a Whole Foods (the standard bearer for gentrification) will open there, a few blocks from Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe, another market that opened in 2012. Unverzagt notes that even hard-hit Hamtramck, a diverse working class community, has more recently become a destination for artists who are buying homes to both live in and experiment on. Its downtown has seen an influx of several storefront galleries and restaurants, and the artist-initiated Ride-It Sculpture Park and the skateboard shop Chiipss, relocated there from Plymouth, a suburb 25 miles to the west, have become the hub of a local skateboard culture.
The interior of City Bird in Detroit. (Courtesy of Google Street View)
As Roy Strickland, a leading urban designer who heads the urban design program at the University of Michigan (he was previously director of the urban design program at Columbia University and a faculty member at MIT), pointed out in an email, downtown Detroit is being powerfully revitalized around four key legs: higher-ed, health, arts and culture, and technology. The confluence of these forces has brought considerable revitalization to a core that was once virtually hollowed-out. Put a rectangle around this area, he adds and "Detroit looks pretty healthy."
On top of that, the greater Detroit region broadly remains economic powerhouse. Even with its diminished population in the city, the metro area's population puts in the same league as San Francisco and Boston. With $200 billion in economic output, its economy is the same size as Ireland's, Hong Kong's, or Singapore's. It is connected to the world through its airport. On top of this, the region is home to an incredible cluster of universities and knowledge based institutions, the University of Michigan in nearby Ann Arbor, long a center for top researchers and now an emerging nexus for tech start-ups, Michigan State in East Lansing, and Wayne State in Detroit. The region's talent base is especially deep in engineering, design, and industrial know-how. Before all those assets can be fully-leveraged, suburban interests must come to the table, and transit must be extended outside the core to the suburbs and ultimately all the way out to Ann Arbor.
Detroit's nascent turnaround is different than slum clearances of the past; its impetus comes from a very different place than the redevelopment programs of the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, that staked huge sums of public money on ill-conceived mega-projects. The initiatives that are making the difference today are more market-driven and less top-down; they are organized not by the federal, state, or local government but by a unique coalition of profit-driven entrepreneurs, old-line philanthropic foundations, and grass roots neighborhood groups.
A consortium of companies and foundations including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the Detroit Three, Quicken Loans, the Kresge Foundation, Penske Corporation, and Platinum Equity have announced plans to purchase 100 police cars and 23 ambulances and lease them to the city of Detroit.
The Kresge Foundation's Complete Neighborhoods program has channeled millions of dollars to "[f]oster sustainability, increase economic opportunity and stabilize property values and the city's tax base by investing in neighborhoods that are magnets for new residents and that sustain existing residents," while its Detroit Future City initiative will provide $150 million to create more concentrated economic development, reuse the city's 100,000 vacant lots, add much needed parks and green space, and create more economically viable and healthier neighborhoods. With backing from local businesses, foundations, and the federal government, a new light rail system will help connect and consolidate development across the several distinct creative class clusters that have developed across this corridor.
The challenge for the city and region moving forward is to spur further urban economic revitalization while bridging this class divide.
Such dramatic change has stoked considerable demographic shifts, which mirror the region's class and racial divide. "On one hand, you see a 'new' Detroit. Young, white, educated, and employed are the characteristics of those who are taking a chance on the city," argued Karen Dumas, former press secretary to Mayor Bing in the Detroit News this past summer. "They stand in stark contrast to native Detroiters — most of whom are African-Americans and many who are undereducated and unemployed — who have stayed and stuck it out over the years, through challenge and controversy." The challenge for the city and region moving forward is to spur further urban economic revitalization while bridging this class divide. That will require greater cooperation between the city and its suburbs.
Still, what's happening in and around downtown Detroit should not be minimized: It is a critical step, if only a first step, toward creating the jobs, economic activity, and tax revenues that are needed to underwrite broader recovery and building. As is the case in most of America's older industrial cities, Detroit's days as a manufacturing powerhouse are irrecoverable; its future economic growth will turn on its creative and knowledge industries — and the transformation of its low skill, low pay service jobs into higher-wage, family-supporting jobs by involving workers in continuous productivity improvement. A new urban social compact is desperately needed to make this happen: to upgrade its underfunded schools and to train and connect more workers and residents to the new economy that is emerging downtown. The same kind of compact is needed in cities like New York, San Francisco, and even London which, while more affluent, suffer from the similar if not worse inequality.
All that said, the new developments downtown, taken together with the broader region's economic assets, put Detroit on a much better economic footing than has been the case for a couple of generations. While the jury is out on the city's long-term future, "the resurgence at its heart," as I note in the FT, "provides grounds for real hope tempered with cautious optimism."
Prior posts in this series:
All maps by MPI's Zara Matheson.
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Richard Florida is a co-founder and editor at large of CityLab and a senior editor at The Atlantic. He is a university professor in the University of Toronto’s School of Cities and Rotman School of Management, and a distinguished fellow at New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate and visiting fellow at Florida International University.
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Carter Roberts
President and CEO, World Wildlife Fund U.S.
Carter Roberts is President and CEO of World Wildlife Fund in the United States. WWF, the world’s largest network of international conservation organizations, works across 100 countries and enjoys the support of 5 million members worldwide. Roberts leads WWF’s efforts to save the world’s great ecosystems and address climate change by linking science, field and policy programs with an ambitious initiative to work with markets and businesses to lighten their impact on the planet. He has worked with communities and heads of state in North America, Africa, Latin America and Asia; and has built partnerships with some of the world’s largest corporations, including Walmart, Cargill and Mars to set new industry standards for resource efficiency.
Roberts earned his MBA from Harvard Business School following a BA from Princeton University, and subsequently held marketing management positions for Procter & Gamble and Gillette. He went on to lead international conservation and science programs for fifteen years at The Nature Conservancy before coming to WWF in 2004. Roberts serves on the Boards of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy at Duke University and the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College and the London School of Economics. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Finance Corporation’s Advisory Panel on Sustainability and Business, and also serves on the Advisory Board of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative chaired by the Secretary-General of the UN. Roberts lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Jackie Prince Roberts and their three children.
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Salmon Odyssey
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David Letterman Says Goodbye: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About the ‘Late Show’
Updated: Aug 8, 2017 12:34 pm
By Julia Birkinbine
In honor of tonight's Late Show finale, we've drummed up 10 interesting facts you probably didn't know about David Letterman and the famous talk show!
Click through the gallery above to see.
Bill Murray was Dave's first and last guest
Dave's friend Bill was his first-ever guest on Late Night with David Letterman — which ran on NBC from 1982 until 1993 — on Feb. 1, 1982. He then served as the star's Late Show debut guest on CBS on Aug. 30, 1993, and provided the show's final interview on May 19, 2015. Over the years, Bill appeared with Dave 44 times!
Dave uses trick pencils
At the end of each show, Dave threw a pencil from his desk. But don't fret — the writing utensil actually had erasers on both ends so he didn't hurt himself!
The first "Top Ten" list was about…
On Sept. 18, 1982, Dave debuted his now famous "Top Ten" list on the topic, "Top Ten Words That Almost Rhyme with 'Peas.'"
Dave almost hosted The Tonight Show
He guest-hosted the program for former emcee Johnny Carson a whopping 51 times, but The Tonight Show hosting torch was later passed to Jay Leno instead of Dave.
The Late Show is actually filmed during the day
Though the program airs at 11:35 p.m. EST each night, it is taped at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and on Thursdays at both 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of each week.
Dave's monologues were recycled
In his last few seasons, Dave reused jokes from some of his previous monologues for comedic effect. Reciting old puns in newer episodes is often funnier because the punchlines can seem a bit awkward and out of place.
Dave got a lot of vacation days…
Throughout his more than 20 years as host of the Late Show, Dave regularly took 10 weeks of vacation from work per year.
There have been thousands of Late Show episodes
During his 22 seasons, Dave taped more than 4,260 shows!
The Late Show has been honored with many Emmys
The Late Show was nominated 16 seasons in a row for the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series Emmy Award from 1993 until 2009. The program has won the award six times.
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United States and Turkey mutually suspend visa services
By Amy La Porte, CNN
Updated 3:35 AM ET, Mon October 9, 2017
The US embassy said it was "deeply disturbed" by the arrest of US consulate employee
The move effectively blocks travel to respective countries indefinitely
(CNN) Both the United States and Turkey have suspended all non-immigrant visa services for travel between the two countries, after last week's arrest of a US consulate employee in Istanbul.
With some exceptions, the move effectively blocks Turks from travel to the United States, and vice versa, indefinitely.
"Recent events have forced the United States government to reassess the commitment of government of Turkey to the security of US mission and personnel," the statement by the US mission in Ankara said.
Just 24 hours after the announcement by the United States, Turkey retaliated through its embassy in Washington, issuing a statement that effectively mirrors the one released by the United States -- only the countries' names were reversed.
"Recent events have forced Turkish Government to reassess the commitment of the Government of the United States to the security of Turkish Mission facilities and personnel."
The Turkish embassy said the measure, effective immediately, would "apply to visas in passports as well as e-Visas and visas acquired at the border."
The US move, meanwhile, means that Turks will not be issued visas to visit the United States unless they plan to move there.
Access blocked
When CNN attempted to access the e-visa process through the Turkish government's visa application website, a message denying eligibility appeared.
"Unfortunately, nationals of the country that you selected are not eligible for e-Visa. Kindly visit the nearest Turkish mission to apply for a visa application."
The message added a link for a list of Turkish embassies and consulates.
More than 37,000 US nationals traveled to Turkey in 2016, down from 88,301 in 2015, according to Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The majority of US nationals visiting Turkey buy their visas at the border, usually at international airports such as Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.
Trump presses Turkey's Erdogan to release jailed US pastor
Turkey is not part of the US visa waiver program; Turkish nationals are required to apply for a non-immigrant visa through US missions.
Non-immigrant visas include those for business, tourism and study, as well as more specialist visas, including journalist and diplomatic visas.
The US Department of State had no updated information regarding Turkish visa applications, and appeared to still be offering interviews for visa applicants.
The US' National and Tourist Office doesn't provide a breakdown of the total number of Turkish visitors to the US on its website.
Direct flights to the US from Turkish cities remained purchasable from Turkish airlines; there are no US carriers that fly direct to Turkey.
'Deeply disturbed'
The US said it was "deeply disturbed" by the consulate employee's arrest, named in Turkish state media as locally hired Metin Topuz, after he was charged over alleged links to Pennsylvania-based opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen.
He was remanded in custody over "terror charges" by an Istanbul court last week, state media Anadolu said. Topuz is the second US government employee in Turkey to be arrested this year.
Turkey, a NATO member, has pushed for the United States to extradite Gulen, who it blames for last summer's failed coup, although Gulen himself denies any involvement.
Turkey's ambassador to Washington, Serdar Kılıç, told reporters in July that he sensed a "willingness" on the part of US officials to move forward on an extradition request against the US-based cleric, one year after the failed coup attempt the Turkish government has accused Gulen of orchestrating.
However Kılıç also expressed frustration with the slow pace of those proceedings, and suggested the US administration could take further steps outside the extradition process to censure Gulen.
Ankara has previously jailed US citizens it accuses of having Gulenist sympathies. American pastor Andrew Brunson was detained a year ago, following the coup, on charges of trying to overthrow the Turkish government and its constitution. Brunson denies the charges.
US President Donald Trump raised the issue of Brunson's imprisonment in Turkey three times during a meeting with the Turkish president in May when the two leaders met for the first time, according to the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ).
The two countries' diplomatic ties have been fraught lately, hitting a low point in May with an incident involving Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's security detail assaulting protestors outside the Turkish ambassador's residence in Washington, DC.
The bloody brawl sent nine protestors to the hospital.
The Turkish lira slumped as much as 6.6% against the US dollar on Monday after Sunday's tit-for-tat visa spat intensified, before stabilizing to trade down about 2.8% versus the dollar.
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There are schools offering teaching degrees in Florida!
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Around 1.6% of Florida's graduates graduate from teaching degree programs every year. In other words, every year an estimated 7,742 teachers graduate from Florida's 78 teaching schools.
University of Miami, which was ranked 20th nationwide in 2010, is the top-ranked school in Florida that has a teaching program. It is located in Miami. 51 students graduated with a degree in teaching from University of Miami in 2010. The tuition rate at University of Miami was $37,836 per year.
University of Central Florida, which was ranked 20th nationwide in 2010, is the second-ranked school in Florida that has a teaching program. It is located in Orlando. In 2010, 1,100 students graduated from University of Central Florida teaching program. Students at University of Central Florida paid $5,021 per year in tuition fees.
University of South Florida-Main Campus, which is located in Tampa, is the third-ranked school in Florida that has a teaching program. It received a ranking of 28th in the country in 2010. 730 students graduated with degree in teaching from University of South Florida-Main Campus in 2010. The tuition rate at University of South Florida-Main Campus was $5,198 per year.
Tuition at Florida's teaching schools ranges from $37,836 per year to $2,158 per year. But, the average tuition is $9,383 per year. The Florida teaching schools with the highest tuition rates in 2010 were:
University of Miami - located in Miami, students are charged $37,836 per year
Rollins College - located in Winter Park, students are charged $37,640 per year
Stetson University - located in De Land, students are charged $33,424 per year
The following Florida teaching schools had the lowest tuition rates:
Palm Beach State College - located in Lake Worth, students are charged $2,158 per year
Pensacola State College - located in Pensacola, students are charged $2,179 per year
College of Central Florida - located in Ocala, students are charged $2,190 per year
A teaching degree from a Florida school... what next?
Many Florida teaching graduates become a primary school education administrator, education administrator, business teacher, computer science teacher, and mathematical science teacher. In 2010, there were 180,280 teacher working in Florida, including 2,830 english teachers, 4,410 primary school education administrators, and 1,190 education administrators. The Florida counties with the largest populations of teacher are:
Hernando County - 27,770 teachers
Lake County - 22,850 teachers
Baker County - 13,210 teachers
Projected Growth
The government projects that, by 2018, the number of teachers in the state of Florida will grow to 168,980. This would require a 12% growth in the field.
teachers in Florida earn $69,139 per year on average. However, this number is only an average. Teacher in Florida had varying salaries from $19,720 to $163,980 per year in 2010. The following counties in Florida have the highest average salaries for teachers:
Broward County - $77,964 per year
Alachua County - $77,583 per year
Miami-Dade County - $77,336 per year
Teachers in the following counties in Florida make the lowest salaries on average:
Bay County - $44,100 per year
Bradford County - $49,265 per year
DeSoto County - $49,609 per year
On average, the highest paid teachers in Florida were:
Health Specialties Teacher - $108,140 per year
Education Administrator - $103,590 per year
Primary School Education Administrator - $88,670 per year
The teachers with lowest average salaries in Florida were:
Elementary School Teacher - $49,820 per year
Kindergarten Teacher - $49,220 per year
For more data regarding a career in teaching in Florida and to compare salaries with various related fields such as early childhood education or special education, take a look at the graphs and charts below.
Associate's Degree in Teaching in Florida
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Curious what studying Teaching gets you?
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Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other n/a $70,710
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 73,150 $49,820 16.3%
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 30,780 $50,770 8.8%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 10,920 $49,220 -0.1%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 10,460 $52,940 24.5%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 9,920 $69,860 -41.4%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 8,340 $108,140 28.3%
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 7,200 $51,350 32.6%
Instructional Coordinators 6,990 $53,830 10.3%
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 4,410 $88,670 -47.0%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 4,330 $86,740 46.3%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 2,830 $69,680 21.5%
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors 2,750 $51,320 -18.9%
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 2,520 $70,980 9.6%
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,880 $75,110 -30.1%
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,700 $82,570 4.3%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,190 $103,590 -47.1%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 910 $59,210 -21.6%
Below are teaching related jobs in Florida
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Weirdest and Rarest Fish Caught for the Second Time Ever
Weirdest Fish in the World Caught for the Second Time
A weird long-nosed fish was caught for the second time ever in the province of Nunavut, Canada. The fish is so rare that it took hours before the scientists could all agree and confirm that this was indeed the extremely rare long-nosed chimaera. Find out more about it right here.
The creepy, and weird-looking fish has baffled its captors who had never seen anything like it. The creature of the deep has a very long nose and a venomous spine.
The bizarre fish has a gelatinous body and due to its long nose, it has also been dubbed the Pinocchio fish (for no obvious reason). Apart from the venomous tusk, the odd creature also has a spooky mouth with very sharp teeth, which may be the reason why it was initially thought to be a goblin shark (a creature which is also rare and similarly bizarre).
The weird fish is believed to live 3,000 feet below the ocean, so that may be the reason why the odd monster of the deep.
The deep sea chimaeras are actually distant relatives of sharks and rays. The long-nosed species has a whip-like tail and can grow to around three feet long. There are eight species in three genera of Rhinochimaeridae, also known as spookfish, but what’s even weirder about this bizarre creature is the fact that they are not normally found in Arctic waters, hence, no one knows what they were doing there (not that we know where else the should be swimming)
See more pictures of the world’s weirdest and rarest fish captured, right below:
And here is a video of this extremely rare and bizarre creature:
Want to know what other rare fish exist? Have a look below:
1. Orange Roughy
This rare fish is also known as “slimehead” and has a life expectancy of up to 149 years, being able to reproduce beginning with the ages of 20 and 32 years. This makes the species vulnerable to extinction due to massive fishing.
2. European Eel
These little fishes have a fascinating development cycle. They hatch out at sea and migrate to freshwater streams thousands of miles inland. They are able to reproduce from 6 to 30 years of age when they return to the sea to spawn. If their route to the sea is blocked, they return to freshwater and can live for 50 years. But if they make it back to salt water and reproduce, they die.
3. Acadian Redfish
Just as the other two, the Acadian Redfish also reaches reproductive age late, hence people who capture them contribute to the species becoming extinct.
4. Winter Skate
This fish is mostly used as fish bait, but also for human consumption. Excessive fishing has lead to over 90% drop in the species’ population.
Written with love and coolness by crissa on November 21, 2013 in Weird Stuff
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Our Country's Good, Timberlake Wertenbaker, Richmond Theatre
04 Nov 14 – 08 Nov 14, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Max Stafford Clark revives Timberlake Wertenbaker's award winning play about convicts and the humanising power of theatre at Richmond Theatre for four nights this November.
Photo by Robert Workman
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The original director of Our Country’s Good, the much-admired Max Stafford-Clark, returns to the creative team to take back the reins of the play once again at Richmond Theatre. First performed 25 years ago at the Royal Court Theatre, the production enjoyed success on the West End and Broadway, nominated for 5 Tony Awards in 1991 and winning the Olivier Award for Play of the Year in 1988. This 2012 revival by Stafford-Clark’s touring company Out of Joint has also won a Manchester Theatre Award.
Prison Theatre
Timberlake Wertenbaker’s inspiration for the play was Thomas Keneally’s novel, The Playmaker, set in Sydney Cove, the most remote penal colony of the British Empire in 1789. As the convicts and their jailers unite to put on a play, the power of theatre to humanize and unite people is seen in action. Wertenbaker based the names of characters on the actual passengers who sailed to Australia on the First Fleet, and was given access to their 18th century journals to bring this true story to life. The play's focus on theatre as a life-giving source for communities may add a political motivation to its revival in the midst of modern day cuts to arts activities in schools and prisons.
Out of Joint
Max Stafford-Clark is the current Artistic Director of Out of Joint; the touring company specialises in new writing as well as reviving classic productions, such as this one. He is an extremely influential and acclaimed theatre practitioner, having commissioned and directed the premiere of Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls during his time as the Artistic Director of the Royal Court. Stafford-Clark worked on Top Girls with designer Tim Shortall, with whom he will collaborate again on this production of what has proven to be a modern classic. The cast of ten make use of doubling, sometimes crossing gender boundaries, to play the twenty two characters. These include strong performances from Kathryn O'Reilly in the role of Liz, one of the most angry and miserable prisoners, and Laura Dos Santos, playing Mary Brenham, who naively falls in love with Ralph, her director and prison warden.
What Our Country's Good, Timberlake Wertenbaker, Richmond Theatre
Where Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, Surrey , TW9 1QJ | MAP
Nearest tube Richmond (underground)
When 04 Nov 14 – 08 Nov 14, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Price £11.90 - £47.40
Website Click here to book via Richmond Theatre
"It's simply one of the best plays of the past 50 years, ending in a yelp of delight and a volley of Beethoven"
Michael Coveney
"bursting with humanity, humour, heartache and passion...Stafford-Clark’s vivid and absorbing revival of one of his greatest hits finds all the drama’s strengths."
RICHMOND THEATRE
For audiences willing to travel a little further from London’s main theatre district, Richmond Theatre is one of the most beautiful venues in the capital. Designed by Frank Matcham, the architect behind the West End’s Coliseum and Palladium, the theatre boasts an elegant exterior and an impressive auditorium.
Presenting a mixture of plays, musicals, opera, dance and comedy, Richmond Theatre is known for receiving productions that later transfer to the West End, offering savvy Londoners a chance to get ahead of the crowds. The theatre also regularly partners with acclaimed touring companies such as Headlong and the English Touring Theatre.
Antipodea, Richmond
Rather than a particular signature dish, or a certain type of coffee, Antipodea welcomes visitors in whatever time of day, for any kind of experience. If you aren't keen on staying out to eat but still want to go, their signature high quality takeaways include lobster risotto and home-cooked lasagne.
Get the latest updates on London’s best restaurants with our city guide, including Antipodea, Richmond
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Albert Brooks on His Surprising Villainous Turn: “I really wanted that part and the guy directing the movie said, ‘I’m a big fan but I just don’t see it'”
Brooks has received praise for doing something completely different in his role in last year’s Drive.
Albert Brooks on his ‘Drive’ Role: “First and foremost, the part was something I thought I could do and was different than I had played before”
Many have commented on how Brooks really went against his typical comedy type for his role, and he confesses that this change is what attracted him to the role in the first place.
Albert Brooks: “I’m growing into parts I never even knew I wanted to play”
There’s a very clichéd bad guy in American movies, and you know who he is, the blond-haired guy who talks in an accent and from the moment he’s on screen you know everything about him.”
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UC Davis Fire, Police to train for active shooter
UC Davis Fire Department Truck 34 parked outside Storer Hall. UC Davis fire crews and police officers are set to undergo active shooter training starting next week. – COURTESY UC DAVIS
By Andy Fell, Davis News Service and Davis News Center | UC Davis News Service
PUBLISHED: August 30, 2018 at 12:00 am | UPDATED: September 4, 2018 at 12:00 am
The UC Davis Fire and Police departments will hold drills on three days in September to train for active-shooter incidents. The drills are set for Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 4 and 6, and Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.
Each exercise will begin with set-up at about 7:30 a.m., and the main activity will be from about 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The sound of simulated gunfire will be part of all three drills, as will pretend victims — volunteers in makeup.
Passers-by can expect to see emergency vehicles parked outside the Mondavi Center and in nearby parking lots. All parking lots will be open as usual except for the small lot (P3) behind the Mondavi Center. Other buildings and facilities in the area will be open as usual.
Mrak Hall Drive in front of the Mondavi Center will be closed to northbound traffic; a detour around Vanderhoef Quad will provide access to Mrak Hall. Southbound motorists leaving Mrak Hall will use Mrak Hall Drive, although there may be intermittent pauses in traffic.
The Davis-Sacramento campus shuttle will pause service to the Mondavi Center from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 4 and 6. Regular service will resume at 12:21 p.m.
The exercises provide the opportunity to practice communications, tactics and procedures for evacuating casualties from an active-shooter incident. Based on recent mass shootings in the United States, the latest thinking calls for medical teams to rapidly enter the scene, even before a shooting incident has ended and quickly remove victims most likely to respond to treatment.
UC Davis has a robust emergency management program and routinely trains first responders and campus employees in responding to hazards and crisis events. The Police Department holds regular Active Shooter Survival Workshops for employees and students.
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Rowan benefactor, industrialist Henry Rowan dies at 92
The philanthropist’s $100 million gift to what was then Glassboro State College transformed the school.
Rowan benefactor, industrialist Henry Rowan dies at 92 The philanthropist’s $100 million gift to what was then Glassboro State College transformed the school. Check out this story on dailyrecord.com: http://dailyre.co/1QAyBPO
Phaedra Trethan, @CP_Phaedra Published 9:37 a.m. ET Dec. 11, 2015
Henry M. Rowan delivers the commencement address to the Rowan University Class of 2000 under the banner of the school he helped create.(Photo: File photo)Buy Photo
Henry M. Rowan, the industrialist whose 1992 gift of $100 million to what was then Glassboro State College transformed the school and resulted in its being renamed in his honor, has died.
“It is with deepest regret and a heavy heart we announce that Mr. Rowan, or ‘Hank’ as he was affectionately known in the industry, passed away peacefully (Wednesday) at age 92,” read a statement from Inductotherm, the Rancocas company Rowan founded in 1953.
“His contribution to his employees, customers, the local and global community, and the foundry industry at large will carry on for generations to come.”
Rowan’s gift to Glassboro State, now Rowan University, was at the time the largest gift ever given to a public college or university in the history of higher education, according to the school’s website. It transformed the higher education landscape in South Jersey.
“He was the man whose generosity served as the catalyst to propel this institution to become what it is today,” the university posted on its Facebook page Thursday afternoon.
“He dreamed as only an entrepreneur can. He revolutionized an industry as only a person with drive and determination can. And he changed higher education as only someone with a generous spirit and great vision can,” the statement continued.
“Although he will be missed terribly, his gift will impact our students and community for generations to come.”
University President Ali Houshmand said the school “lost a champion of innovation and philanthropy.”
“But Henry Rowan’s spirit will forever encourage our vision, animate our work and prompt us to make a difference in others’ lives,” he added.
“I hope each one of our extended Rowan family will reflect on Mr. Rowan’s legacy and consider what we can do in his memory. I am eager to see what we will do as individuals and together, united by the inspiration of this remarkable man.”
“Education is still the single most important means of changing a person’s life,” Rowan told the school in a 2012 interview marking the 20th anniversary of the donation. “It is what made the difference for me, and it’s critical that our investment supports superior education for as many students as possible.”
He saw the donation as investment, he added.
“I don’t think of myself as a philanthropist. I made an investment in something I believe in. I challenged the people at Glassboro State to make a difference with the financial help we provided.”
In 2012, Rowan and his family donated $15 million to the Rowan University College of Engineering through its foundation. Rowan was on hand for the 2012 unveiling of a statue in his likeness outside Savitz Hall on the Rowan University campus in Glassboro.
The Rowan family in December 2014 also donated $15 million to the engineering school. That same month, Rowan made an unspecified gift allowing a Boy Scouts affiliate to expand its headquarters in Westampton. Rowan had purchased a separate building at the site in 1986, for use at that time by the Girl Scouts.
Rowan was also a strong supporter of Doane Academy, a private Episcopal pre-K to grade 12 academy on the banks of the Delaware River in Burlington City.
“Since 2004, gifts from the Rowan family have approached $30 million,” then-Headmaster John McGee told the Courier-Post in March.
“Doane Academy is deeply grateful for the support of Mr. and Mrs. Rowan, the Rowan Family Foundation and the many other donors. With such support, Rowan Hall will provide countless educational possibilities and experiences for future students and graduates.”
Current Doane Academy Headmaster George Sanderson said Rowan’s impact on the school was felt both tangibly and intangibly.
“His influence on the school is seen not only as a function of his resources but also his inspiration,” said Sanderson, who came to the school in July. “He was a guy who was deeply interested in kids’ hopes, dreams and struggles. His support of us and our mission was a direct reflection of his values.”
“Mr. Rowan’s dedication has greatly influenced others, and his personal challenge to make a difference has been highly successful,” Inductotherm’s statement said. “Mr. Rowan’s ambitious and innovative developments established less expensive and more efficient methods of melting metal. His achievements have made the foundry industry safer, more productive and more technologically advanced.”
Dr. Rose Glassberg, a retired faculty member and American Federation of Teachers chapter president at Rowan University, happened to be in the admissions office when she heard the news of Rowan’s passing. Although she never met Rowan, she spoke about the impact he had on the students.
“We had no engineering school this side of the bridge in South Jersey,” said Glassberg, who joined the English department in 1964. “He said we should set up a good one, and we did. What impressed me about him was that he went out of his way to encourage women to get into engineering. He gave many of our students a chance at a real education.”
“When I heard the news I thought to myself, here is a man who made money and knew what to do with it.”
Linda DiGennaro, director of university events at Rowan, came on board in January. Since her short time at Rowan, she heard great things from faculty members about Henry Rowan. “I’m amazed at how many people’s lives he’s touched. It’s amazing to hear about the changes he made, all for the better and advancement for students.
“I’m going to put some flowers by his statue,” DiGennaro added.
“Mr. Rowan was one of the great philanthropists of our time,” New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said in a statement released by Rowan University. “There were many ways in which he could have invested in the future. His vision for and commitment to higher education has had and will continue to have a profound impact on the state of New Jersey. He has made a difference in the lives of individual students and in our state.”
“The passing of Henry Rowan is a great loss for all of New Jersey,” said Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, D-Gloucester. “By making such a huge investment in the public sector, he has in effect touched every part of the state. Because of the contribution Mr. Rowan made in 1992, he has improved education and helped keep talented young people in New Jersey.”
State Sen. Diane Allen, R-Burlington, recalled Rowan as a “fascinating man.”
“I’ve known Hank Rowan and his family for decades. Hank was a … staid industrialist yet passionate philanthropist; internationally successful businessman yet ardent supporter of education in New Jersey,” she said in a statement.
“Hank and his family have set the bar so high when it comes to giving back to the people of this area. He will be greatly missed — but I know his family will continue his legacy of making such a difference.”
Rowan was a veteran of the Army Air Corps and a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He was a member of the Aviation Hall of Fame, and he competed in the 1992 Olympic sailing trials in Miami. He published his autobiography, “The Fire Within,” in 1995.
The Ridgewood native founded Inductotherm Group with his late wife, Betty, building the first furnace in their Ewing, Mercer County, backyard. Today, the Rancocas-based company and its subsidiaries employ more than 3,500 people worldwide.
He is survived by his wife, Lee; his daughter, Virginia, and son-in-law, Manning J. Smith III; and his grandchildren, Rowan Smith Watson and Manning J. Smith IV.
“Our family has lost a treasured husband, father and grandfather,” said Virginia Smith in a statement. “While many people knew my father as a businessman and as a philanthropist, his loved ones knew him as ‘Hank’ and ‘Dad’ and ‘Grandpa.’ We knew the man who loved to fly and sail, who lived modestly and gave generously, who cherished the people he loved — those related by blood and those tied to him by affection. We knew his triumphs and his trials. And we loved him.”
Rowan University will hold a memorial service for Rowan on its Glassboro campus in January. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made in his name to the American Foundry Society and the Lake George Land Conservancy.
Phaedra Trethan: (856) 486-2417; ptrethan@gannettnj.com
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HeadlinesFebruary 14, 2011
Egypt Celebrates Mubarak’s Resignation, Military Imposes Martial Law
The Egyptian military has imposed martial law and suspended the constitution following Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation on Friday after nearly three decades in power. Millions of Egyptians erupted in joy after learning the Mubarak regime had fallen, following 18 days of street protests led by the Egyptian youth and recently fueled by the labor movement.
bq.Mohammad Jamal: “It’s not only today — the celebration has been going on for almost 19 days now — that people are celebrating the love for the country and wanting to change and wanting to become a better country, wanting to be looked as — to be looked to from the rest of the world as a respected place. We are young people, and we can make a change. And this is what we proved in this place, in Tahrir Square.”
Egyptian Military Takes Temporary Control, Bans Labor Union Meetings
Egypt’s military council says it plans to rule the country until democratic elections can be held. Parliament was dissolved on Sunday, but former President Hosni Mubarak’s cabinet will stay on. The military has vowed to rewrite Egypt’s constitution within 10 days, but many questions remain over the military’s role. The military issued a rule today banning meetings by labor unions, effectively forbidding strikes. While protesters celebrated the fall of Mubarak, many criticized the army’s decision not to immediately lift the emergency law.
bq.Khaled Said: “Our demands: number one, put an end to the emergency law and achieving public freedom; two, initiation of a coexistent government to fix the constitution — the interim government has to take the following steps: put corrupt people on trial, freeze their assets and start up factories and ministries; three, dissolving both the People’s Assembly and the upper house of parliament.”
Bahrain: Protesters Clash with Police
The popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia are continuing to inspire protests across the region. In the Gulf nation of Bahrain, at least 14 protesters have been hurt after police used tear gas and rubber bullets on a crowd of demonstrators earlier today. The protesters were demanding the release of 450 jailed political activists and the dismantling of the state security forces. In a move to quell a populist uprising, the Bahraini king recently ordered the payment of nearly $2,700 to every family. Bahrain is the home of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, making it a key strategic ally for the United States.
Yemeni Forces Use Tasers on Peaceful Protesters
The Yemini government has been accused of violently suppressing anti-government protesters over the past three days. According to Human Rights Watch, security forces used electroshock tasers and batons against the demonstrators. In addition, hundreds of pro-government supporters armed with knives, sticks and assault rifles attacked a peaceful gathering on Friday. Protesters in Yemen are calling for the immediate resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who has ruled the country for three decades.
Hundreds Arrested in Algerian Protests
Protests have also spread to Algeria, where police arrested up to 400 demonstrators over the weekend. Earlier today the Algerian government said it will end its 19-year-old state of emergency “within days.”
Iran Places Opposition Leader Mousavi under House Arrest
The Iranian government has placed opposition leader Hossein Mousavi under house arrest ahead of a scheduled protest today in Tehran. There are reports that Iranian authorities have also cut the phone lines to his house and have cordoned off his house to prevent him from attending the rally.
Palestinian Prime Minister Disbands Cabinet
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has dissolved his cabinet just months before the Palestinians’ plan to hold elections in the West Bank. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has already asked Fayyad to remain as prime minister. Meanwhile, the top Palestinian negotiator, Saeb Erekat, has resigned after a series of embarrassing documents were leaked to and published by Al Jazeera in what has become known as the “Palestinian Papers.”
Obama Slashes Assistance for Working Poor and Needy in New Budget
President Obama has proposed to reduce the federal deficit by $1.1 trillion over 10 years. The plan includes calls for slashing federal assistance for the working poor and reducing aid to help the needy heat their homes. Obama’s proposal also calls for cutting Community Development Block Grants by $300 million and for a five-year spending freeze on non-security discretionary spending.
President Obama: “My budget freezes annual domestic spending for the next five years — even on programs I care deeply about — which will reduce the deficit by more than $400 billion over the next decade. This freeze will bring this type of spending to its lowest level as a share of the economy since Dwight Eisenhower was president.”
Wisconsin Governor Threatens to Use National Guard Against State Workers
Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker has proposed a bill that would eliminate almost all collective bargaining rights for most public workers as well as slash pay and cut benefits with no negotiation. Walker has also notified the state’s National Guard to be on alert for actions taken by unsatisfied state, county and municipal employees. Journalist John Nichols has been writing about the governor’s power grab in The Nation magazine.
bq.John Nichols: “It’s easily the most radical assault on labor unions, particularly public labor unions, but really labor in general, that any Republican has initiated in decades, and it’s caused an incredible outcry in Wisconsin. There have already been a number of major demonstrations. There are expected to be many more. But this is coming to a head quickly.”
U.S. Considers Dissolving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
In economic news, the U.S. Department of Treasury has outlined a plan to slowly dissolve Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored programs that own or guarantee about half of all mortgages in the United States. Housing advocates say the closing of Fannie and Freddie would likely make it more expensive for borrowers to buy a home and thus restrict the availability of mortgages.
Italy: Hundreds of Thousands of Women Protest Prime Minister
Hundreds of thousands of Italian women took part in rallies on Sunday to show their opposition to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who is embroiled in an underage prostitution scandal. Protests were organized in more than 200 towns and cities throughout Italy. Last week, prosecutors filed a request to bring Berlusconi to trial, accusing him of paying for sex with a nightclub dancer when she was under 18 years old.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Musharraf in Connection with Bhutto Assassination
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has issued an arrest warrant for exiled former President Pervez Musharraf in connection with the 2007 assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Prosecutors have accused Musharraf of knowing about Taliban plans to kill Bhutto but not passing on that information to authorities.
U.S. Delays Talks with Pakistan Amid Diplomatic Dispute
U.S. officials have called off scheduled talks with Pakistani and Afghan officials amid growing diplomatic tensions between the United States and Pakistan. The United States did not provide specific reasons for its postponement, though the imprisonment of a U.S. embassy official in Pakistan has strained U.S.-Pakistani ties. Raymond Allen Davis has admitted to killing two people he said threatened him while he was driving in Lahore last month. A third Pakistani was reportedly run over and killed by a U.S. consulate vehicle that arrived at the scene. The U.S. embassy claims Davis, a former Special Forces soldier, acted in self-defense and, as a diplomat, is entitled to immunity. Davis’s diplomatic status has been called into question. Pakistani media reports have suggested he is a CIA operative or private security contractor.
Ron Paul Wins Straw Poll at Conservative Conference
Texas Republican Rep. Ron Paul has won the straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference, the nation’s largest gathering of conservative activists. Paul edged out multi-millionaire Mitt Romney. Meanwhile, the group Young Americans for Freedom announced it was expelling Paul from its National Advisory Board because of the congressman’s antiwar politics.
Former Tom DeLay Aide Sentenced to 20 Months in Jail
A one-time aide to former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay has been sentenced to 20 months for his connection to the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal. The aide, Michael Scanlon, was also ordered to repay $20 million to five Native American tribes whom he defrauded in a kickback scheme with Abramoff’s lobbying firm.
Puerto Rican University President Resigns in Wake of Student Protests
The president of the University of Puerto Rico has resigned following massive student protests against fee hikes. SWAT teams and riot squads have permanently occupied the campus and banned public protests and the distribution of leaflets. Hundreds of students have been arrested, and some have reported being beaten, including sexually harassed and tortured.
Opponents of Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Occupy Kentucky Governor’s Office
Fourteen people, including the 76-year-old writer and farmer Wendell Berry, spent the weekend locked inside the Kentucky governor’s office demanding an end to mountaintop removal coal mining. Wendell Berry spoke to journalist Jeff Biggers about why he was committing civil disobedience.
bq.Wendell Berry: “Over these years, there’s been one protest after another, one march on Frankfort after another, one visit to a legislator after another. And last year we visited the governor. And all this has been without any perceptible political effect, no acknowledgment even that the problems exist. And so, we’re doing this simply as the next logical step. We’ve exhausted all other possibilities.”
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Security guard injured in Garland terror attack tormented by belief that FBI knew of ISIS plot
Filed under Crime at May 2017
Naomi Martin, Enterprise reporter
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The Garland cop and the school security guard stood beside each other in the shade through most of the day, trading stories about chasing bad guys and raising kids.
Just before 6:50 p.m., a voice crackled over the radio saying the event they were guarding was over. It had been controversial and dangerous — a cartoon contest sponsored by anti-Muslim activists to see who could make the most outrageous drawings of the prophet Muhammad.
"Looks like we might get out a little early," said the unarmed security guard, a Sunnyvale man named Bruce Joiner.
Joiner had no idea that, at the same moment, court records show, an undercover FBI agent investigating terrorism was sitting in a nearby car, snapping a cellphone photo of him and Garland police Officer Greg Stevens.
An undercover FBI agent's grainy cellphone photo of Garland ISD Security Officer Bruce Joiner and Garland police Officer Greg Stevens, taken from a car 30 seconds before terrorists opened gunfire on the officers on May 3, 2015.
(FBI photo obtained via federal court records )
Seconds later, a black sedan pulled up. Two men with assault rifles jumped out and began shooting. Joiner was struck in the left calf as he ran behind a tree. His wounds marked him as the first ISIS victim on U.S. soil. Stevens returned fire with his service pistol, striking the shooters, Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi, who both died on the scene.
Stevens became a hero for his actions that day but has said little to nothing publicly about what he did.
Joiner, meanwhile, feels compelled to speak out, traumatized by how close he came to dying.
His torment is exacerbated, he said in a recent interview, by unanswered questions about what truly happened the night of May 3, 2015, at the Curtis Culwell Center. He wonders whether the FBI could have prevented the shooting. He wonders if agents knew he was about to be attacked. He wonders if his own government knowingly let him — and the dozens of other officers and event attendees — be placed in danger.
Garland ISD security officer Bruce Joiner, who was shot by terrorists outside the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland in 2015, at his Sunnyvale home this month.
(Tom Fox/Staff Photographer)
Since August, court records have revealed that the undercover FBI agent was at the scene in close proximity to the shooters. Looking at the evidence, Joiner believes the FBI had some prior knowledge of the plot. That bothers Joiner deeply.
"It's been pretty aggravating to know that there's more to the story," Joiner, 60, said this week. "There was no provision to get unarmed civilians like myself out of harm's way if there was going to be this conflict. So that's very disturbing. That's not the kind of thing we do in the United States with our citizens."
The FBI agent's presence that day was known to Joiner shortly after the shooting. As Simpson and Soofi stepped from their car, the agent, in a car just behind them, drove around them and sped away, the court records show. But he was quickly stopped and detained by Garland police, who apparently didn't know he was a federal agent.
Garland police won't say if they knew anything before the attack. Joiner has requested records about the incident from the Garland Police Department, but the department has denied his request, citing an "ongoing criminal investigation," despite the fact that the two gunmen are dead and a third suspect has been convicted in Phoenix and sentenced to 30 years.
"The case is closed — why is the city of Garland hiding this?" asked Trenton Roberts, Joiner's son-in-law and attorney. "The fact that at the end of the day, you can't get any information out of them does seem a bit like a slap in the face."
Garland ISD Officer Bruce Joiner's lower left leg shows scars of the entry and exit points for a gunshot wound he suffered during the thwarted terrorist attack at Garland's Curtis Culwell Center in May 2015. The photo was taken by Trenton Roberts, lawyer for Bruce Joiner.
In light of the news that an undercover FBI agent was on the scene the day of the attack, several members of Congress are demanding answers from the FBI about its handling of the case. They include Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., chairman of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee.
If the attack had turned into a massacre, the FBI's handling of the case would be a far bigger scandal, Joiner believes. As it turned out, the terrorists were amateurs, and Stevens was a cool-headed cop and an amazing shot, Joiner said.
President Barack Obama awarded Garland police Officer Gregory Stevens with the 2014-15 Public Safety Office Medal of Valor — the nation's highest award for police — during a ceremony at the White House in May 2016.
(Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press)
But it could have gone much different. The suspects wore body armor. They had six guns and hundreds of rounds. They also carried a photocopied black ISIS flag.
This week's deadly ISIS attack at a concert in Manchester, England, makes it all too clear that authorities need to prioritize counterterrorism efforts, Joiner said. But the FBI also needs to own up to what he believes was a botched undercover operation in Garland that gambled with public safety.
"I want to stop the practice," Joiner said. "If this is the FBI strategy, it's a bad strategy."
In the days after the shooting, the FBI acknowledged that investigators had learned that one of the suspects — Simpson, 30 — might go to the event. Simpson had driven to Garland with the other gunman, Soofi, 34, from their homes in Phoenix. The FBI had investigated Simpson from 2006 to 2014.
Then-FBI Director James Comey said the FBI sent a bulletin to Garland police three hours before the attack warning them that Simpson might show up. But Comey also said he didn't believe Garland police at the scene were aware of the bulletin. Garland police confirmed at the time that officers on the ground didn't know about the warning.
FBI crime scene investigators documented evidence outside the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland on May 4, 2015.
A Garland Police car is parked outside of the Curtis Culwell Center after a shooting occurred the day before May 4, 2015 in Garland.
(Ben Torres/Getty Images)
A FBI Evidence Response team member picks up yellow markers after collecting evidence near the damaged car at the crime scene.
FBI crime scene investigators document evidence outside the Curtis Culwell Center, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Garland.
(Brandon Wade/AP)
FBI crime scene investigators document evidence outside the Curtis Culwell Center on May 4, 2015, in Garland.
Members of the FBI Evidence Response team box up a rifle and clip as they document the crime scene on May 4, 2015 outside the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.
Members of the FBI Evidence Response team document the crime scene on May 4, 2015, outside the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.
The FBI and Garland Police investigate the scene of a shooting on May 4, 2015, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.
(Ron Baselice/Staff Photographer)
Members of the FBI Evidence Response team document the crime scene on May 4, 2015, after two gunmen armed with assault rifles and wearing body armor opened fire on an unarmed Garland ISD security guard outside the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.
FBI personnel document the crime scene on May 4, 2015, outside Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.
Garland police referred all questions this week to the FBI. The FBI declined to answer questions regarding whether it sufficiently warned Garland police in advance, and instead issued a one-sentence statement.
"There was no advance knowledge of a plot to attack the cartoon drawing contest in Garland, Texas," said Lauren Hagee, a spokeswoman for the FBI's Dallas office.
FBI records show that an undercover agent posing as an Islamic extremist communicated with Simpson about the cartoon contest 10 days before earlier.
Last August, FBI Agent Shawn Scott Hare filed a public affidavit in Cleveland in the case of Erick Jamal Hendricks, who was accused of conspiring to help ISIS by recruiting domestic terrorists in the U.S. To build the case, the affidavit detailed Hendricks' connections to Simpson. Hendricks has pleaded not guilty.
Erick Jamal Hendricks
(Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office)
The affidavit revealed excerpts of conversations the undercover FBI agent had with Simpson and Hendricks on social media. On April 24, 2015, Simpson alluded to targeting the cartoon contest to the agent. The day before, Simpson had tweeted a link to a story about the contest.
"Did u see that link I posted? About texas?" Simpson asked the agent.
"Tear up Texas," the undercover agent replied.
"Bro, u don't have to say that... U know what happened in Paris," Simpson said, apparently referring to the ISIS-inspired attack that January on the Charlie Hebdo magazine that had published cartoons of Muhammad. "So that goes without saying...No need to be direct."
Elton Simpson
(Les Stukenberg/The Associated Press)
On May 1, two days before the Garland attack, the agent exchanged messages with Hendricks about the cartoon contest. Hendricks suggested the agent could "link with" Simpson. "That's your call," Hendricks wrote, according to the affidavit.
On May 2, Hendricks told an FBI informant at a meeting in the Baltimore area that ISIS wanted to target the cartoon contest in Garland. The FBI informant met with agents "immediately after" the meeting, the affidavit said.
Also that day, the undercover FBI agent and Hendricks exchanged messages about Garland. Typing in code language, Hendricks suggested the agent organize with Simpson and launch a "good solid protest," adding, "At least be heard."
Nadir Soofi
(DMN)
On May 3, the day of the attack, the undercover agent traveled to the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland and messaged Hendricks, saying he was nearby. Hendricks asked a series of questions about the security and media presence, and urged the agent to target the organizer of the event, Pamela Geller.
"If you see that pig make your 'voice' heard against her," Hendricks wrote. He also asked the agent if he was armed, and the agent replied that he had "tools of the trade" and "not a small hand tool."
"Lol," Hendricks replied. "The ppl doing the drawing and hosting and observing are the ones needed to protest against." He seemed to suggest the agent target Geller after the event ended as she held a news conference.
"They will be outside yapping their mouths and thanking the pigs," Hendricks wrote.
The shooting has changed Joiner. He has trouble sleeping. He cries more often now, sometimes out of the blue while watching TV. His emotions seem more intense.
He doesn't think he has post-traumatic stress disorder because he can't replay the shooting in his mind. He doesn't remember all of the shooting — his mind didn't record memories during the minute or so when he was trying to survive.
Garland ISD security officer Bruce Joiner, who was shot by terrorists outside the Garland Caldwell Center in 2015, is photographed at his Sunnyvale, Texas home, Friday, May 19, 2017. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)
But he can vividly see in his mind Simpson's eerie, evil grin and eye contact with him just before the bullets flew. "It was like the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland," Joiner said. "He was like, 'I got ya.'"
What upsets Joiner most is thinking about what could have happened had Stevens — "forever my hero" — not been as good a shot, or if the terrorists would've been more strategic.
"I could have died," Joiner said. "I could have missed walking my daughter down the aisle. I could have not been there. It's just — wow."
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Improvements have been recommended to make the area of Ohio 725 between Ohio 741 and Byers Road more pedestrian friendly. NICK BLIZZARD/STAFF
Miami Crossing District around Dayton Mall taking shape
The Miami Crossing District is taking shape with foundational steps to unify the Dayton Mall area and improve access within the area.
Less than a year after the adoption of a long-range plan outlining the potential for $200 million in business and residential development in the district over more than a decade, officials have embarked on a marketing campaign. They have launched a website and are rolling out branding efforts while making plans to enhance access west of Interstate 75.
The district encompasses a 2.2-square mile area in Miamisburg and Miami Twp. that borders Washington Twp. and West Carrollton. The website will help direct visitors to the more than 300 businesses in that area, said Dayton Mall General Manager Dave Duebber.
“I think it’s going to be great opportunity to get people to understand what’s going on — to see how large of an area that this is actually going to encompass and all of the different branches that it’s going to impact,” he said.
The website — miamicrossingdistrict.com — was created by the Miami Twp. Dayton Mall Joint Economic Development District, a tax-sharing entity created by the township and Miamisburg. Launched earlier this month, the website lists 202 shopping options; 146 service outlets; 71 eateries; 11 lodging locations; and seven entertainment spots.
“There’s certainly an interest out there to be a part of it,” said JEDD board member Chris Snyder, the township’s community development director.
The site will have wide-reaching impact, Duebber said.
“It’s not just about retail; it’s every aspect. It’s building and developing and growing the business district and the communities that are attached to it,” he said. “And it’s going to be a great resource for people who say, ‘How can I get my business or community organization involved.’ ”
Messages promoting Miami Crossing are appearing on digital billboards around the mall and there are plans for additional signage and banners, officials said.
Early steps are being taken to improve access to the mall area from the west side of I-75. A paved path for pedestrians and cyclists has been recommended along Lyons Road between Byers Road and Ohio 741, as well as along the west side of the state route and ending just south of the mall.
The project, which is not part of the mall area master plan, would include a raised path on the bridge over I-75, Miami Twp. Administrator Greg Rogers told business leaders last week.
The work — which is set to begin in 2019 — is expected to cost about $1.7 million and the township is in line to receive a $1.05 million federal grant.
A second project involves Ohio 725 between Byers and Ohio 741 at I-75’s Exit 44, largely seen as the gateway to the mall area.
More than 84,000 vehicles on I-75 use or cross the Ohio 725 interchange daily while nearly 30,500 go under the interstate traveling on the state route, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Like Lyons around the interstate, that stretch also lacks pedestrian access. Preliminary plans have been completed but a “full analysis” may not be come until 2017, Snyder said.
That work may be eligible for a federal grant that will pay for much of the Lyons Road work, but funding is still being explored, Rogers said.
Staying with the story
This newspaper has covered development in the Dayton Mall area and will continue to track changes in that area.
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RESOURCES > Federal Register Notices > Importers Notice of Application - 2008 > Lipomed, Inc.
FR Doc E8-5523[Federal Register: March 19, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 54)] [Notices] [Page 14838-14839] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr19mr08-84]
Pursuant to Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations 1301.34(a), this is notice that on February 15, 2008, Lipomed, Inc., One Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for registration as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedules I and II:
Cathinone (1235) I
Methcathinone (1237) I
N-Ethylamphetamine (1475) I
Methaqualone (2565) I
Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (2010) I
Lysergic acid diethylamide (7315) I
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-(n)-propylthiophenethylamine (7348) I
Marihuana (7360) I
Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370) I
Mescaline (7381) I
3,4,5-Trimethoxyamphetamine (7390) I
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine (7391) I
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine (7392) I
4-Methyl-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine (7395) I
2,5-Dimethoxyamphetamine (7396) I
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine (7399) I
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (7400) I
3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine (7404) I
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (7405) I
4-Methoxyamphetamine (7411) I
Dimethyltryptamine (7435) I
Psilocybin (7437) I
Psilocyn (7438) I
Acetyldihydrocodeine (9051) I
Dihydromorphine (9145) I
Heroin (9200) I
Normorphine (9313) I
Pholcodine (9314) I
Tilidine (9750) I
Amphetamine (1100) II
Methamphetamine (1105) II
Amobarbital (2125) II
Pentobarbital (2270) II
Secobarbital (2315) II
Phencyclidine (7471) II
Cocaine (9041) II
Codeine (9050) II
Dihydrocodeine (9120) II
Hydromorphone (9150) II
Benzoylecgonine (9180) II
Ethylmorphine (9190) II
Hydrocodone (9193) II
Levorphanol (9220) II
Meperidine (9230) II
Methadone (9250) II
Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms)(9273) II
Morphine (9300) II
Thebaine (9333) II
Oxymorphone (9652) II
Alfentanil (9737) II
Sufentanil (9740) II
The company plans to import analytical reference standards for distribution to its customers for research purposes.
Any bulk manufacturer who is presently, or is applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I or II, which fall under the authority of section 1002(a)(2)(B) of the Act (21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2)(B)) may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47.
Any such comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537, or any being sent via express mail should be sent to Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152; and must be filed no later than April 18, 2008.
This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with and independent of the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d), (e) and (f). As noted in a previous notice published in the Federal Register on September 23, 1975, (40 FR 43745), all applicants for registration to import a basic class of any controlled substances in schedule I or II are and will continue to be required to demonstrate to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, that the requirements for such registration pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(a); 21 U.S.C. 823(a); and 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) are satisfied.
Dated: March 10, 2008.
[FR Doc. E8-5523 Filed 3-18-08; 8:45 am]
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His Name Means “Gift of Hope”
Cynthia London named her son Sipho Thembla - a South African name meaning "gift of hope." Sipho brought hope to six other people as an organ donor.
By Cynthia London
Sipho London saved six lives as an organ donor.
My story, my journey all started on March 24, 1997 – a day that would change my heart forever. My son was the victim of a senseless shooting. When our family arrived at the hospital, we watched him and remembered how he had been – so strong, so full of potency, and so loved. He was a gifted student, a proud father, and a compassionate son. After we prayed and hoped for a miracle that did not come, we let him go peacefully and donated his organs, so others could have a second chance at life.
“…we let him go peacefully and donated his organs, so others could have a second chance at life.” — Cynthia London
I believe that organ and tissues donation works not only for the transplant recipients but also for the donor family members. Sipho’s death was so senseless, so hard to bear, and it broke my heart. His life was silenced, and on that day, some of me went with him. But I continue to tell my story to encourage others to get involved so that those who are waiting will have a second chance. I am excited, and I did not think I could ever feel that way again.
After we prayed and hoped for a miracle that did not come, we let him go peacefully and donated his organs so others could have a second chance at life.
It has been 21 long years, but thanks to the Creator, my family, and the wonderful people at the Gift of Life, I am able to tell this story with love and passion.
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Opening on Broadway in 1957, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre. Conceived, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, it’s a timeless story based on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, with an unforgettable score with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Glorious choreography tells the super-charged story of two rival gangs in New York City, and the star-crossed lovers whose lives are caught in the crossfire and forever changed. Mark Madama (University of Michigan, The Music Man at The LEX), directs this production, while Robbins’ original choreography will be recreated and adapted by renowned choreographer Mark Esposito. The LEX Resident Music Director, Brock Terry will music direct and conduct the full, live pit orchestra.
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Local boxing club offers youth, adults opportunity to train like an olympic athlete
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com
Published at 7:00 am, February 5, 2019 |
Updated at 7:10 pm, February 6, 2019
12-year-old Adrian Jurado, right, spars with a partner at Razor’s Edge Boxing Club | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com
IDAHO FALLS – Two competitors get into the ring. Their hearts are pounding and the crowd is pumped. When the bell rings, they stand with fists close to their face, ready to block the oncoming jabs of their competitor.
This is a scene you may recognize from movies like “Creed” or “Cinderella Man.” But it’s also something you’d see in Idaho Falls at Razor’s Edge Boxing Club.
Razor’s Edge is a nonprofit organization affiliated with USA Boxing that fosters Olympic talent. Members of the club train to compete at the regional, state and national level.
“We compete regularly,” Holly Gregson, the club’s President and Head Coach tells EastIdahoNews.com. “We train three nights a week and we open our sessions on Monday night to beginners where we do orientations, teach fundamentals, and give people an opportunity to try out the club before there is any commitment to join our program or USA Boxing.”
Three nights a week the group meets for practice that begins with a running or jump rope routine. Club members then break out into stations with a boxing bag. Those training to compete, work with a coach one-on-one. The night usually ends with a sparring session.
But the club isn’t just about training athletes.
The club was formed in 2006 as an outlet specifically for at-risk youth.
“Not everyone fits in with school sports and those types of activities. This is something a little more individualized. A lot of people find this is exactly what’s been missing in their lives, especially if they need a place to go regularly (as) an outlet for aggression.”
Kids as young as 8-years-old participate in the club.
Adrian Jurado, a 12-year-old participant, has competed in three matches since he joined the club seven months ago. He says boxing has allowed him to let out his anger in a constructive way and get in shape at the same time.
“I just want to get active so I won’t be lazy at home,” says Adrian.
Kids in the club who want to compete in the Olympics have to wait until they’re 16.
Those who train competitively follow a daily exercise routine and a restricted diet. Though boxing is a physically demanding sport, Goma Loera, who started training with the club nine months ago, says boxing is just as much a mental sport as it is physical, and nothing like how it’s portrayed in the movies.
“You have to pay attention to angles — what punches can land at what positions. You have to pay attention to how you’re standing to throw a punch,” says Loera. “You’re always in danger of being hit and you have to be ready to block them. There’s so much (technique). It’s like violent chess.”
Gregson says the nature of the sport requires a lot of commitment to be good at it.
“It’s a lot of hard work. It’s a big commitment — three nights a week. And they’re expected to train outside of class,” says Gregson. “Our kids work very, very hard and are dedicated.”
The group currently meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights inside the Idaho Falls Activity Center near the airport. The Activity Center is located at 1575 N. Skyline Rd. Classes are held 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays.
Gregson says they hope to eventually have their own permanent location and are working to make that happen with grant requests. The club is saving money to host a show for the community.
“Anybody who would like to donate or offer any support to our club, we absolutely could use all the help we can get,” says Gregson.
If you’d like to participate, the cost is $40/month for individuals or $50/month for a group up to four people. There are also scholarship opportunities available to kids who are interested. To learn more, visit the Razor’s Edge Facebook page. You can also give them a call at (208) 201-5896.
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What’s The Difference Between Voltage-Feedback And Current-Feedback Op Amps?
Don Tuite | May 02, 2012
Operational amplifiers (op amps) are analog circuits that amplify voltage. They may be constructed so their output voltage is based on the voltage difference across their differential inputs (voltage-feedback amplifiers, or VFAs) or on the current flowing between those inputs (current-feedback amplifiers, or CFAs). There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of op amps. They are used to condition and amplify analog signals in many applications.
Topological Differences
A VFA is conceptualized as a single stage in which the amplifier’s open-loop gain senses and amplifies a differential voltage. However, it’s generally realized as three stages: a differential input stage to buffer and amplify the input signals, typically by a factor of five or 10; a second stage to convert the differential signal to a single-ended signal while providing very high gain (1000 to 10,000 V/V); and a final stage, usually a low-output-impedance, unity-gain buffer that intermediates between the high-output impedance of the second stage and the load, while providing the current gain necessary to drive the load(Fig. 1). For stability, the high-gain stage in the middle also includes a frequency-compensation capacitor. Open-loop gain is the product of the voltage gains of the three stages.
1. Internally, most VFAs comprise three stages: a differential input stage, a second stage with very high gain that converts the differential signal to single-ended, and a final low-ZOut, unity-gain buffer.
Conceptually, a CFA consists simply of a unity-gain buffer with high input impedance between the non-inverting and inverting inputs. This is followed by an output stage whose voltage is equal to the current through the buffer, multiplied by transfer impedance, Z (Fig.2).
2. Generally, CFAs are implemented as a high-ZIn unity-gain buffer between the non-inverting and inverting inputs followed by a transimpedance output stage.
Implications For Topologies: Gain-Bandwidth Product
The differences in the internal structure of the two op amps yield several implications for topologies. First, the VFA has certain gain-bandwidth limitations. Its open-loop gain is large at dc. Above a frequency determined by the pole in the phase plane caused by the stabilizing capacitance across the middle gain stage, though, its gain rolls off at 6 dB/octave.
In an application that sets a fixed voltage gain by means of negative feedback, the feedback impedance not only affects the VFA’s closed-loop gain, but also its bandwidth. Essentially, the product of the two (called its gain-bandwidth product) is constant, and for any given real-world VFA, designers must trade off gain for bandwidth or vice versa
That is not the case in a CFA. As in a VFA, a CFA’s closed-loop gain is based upon the external components in the feedback loop. But unlike a VFA, the CFA’s gain is essentially independent of frequency. That’s the good part.
The downside is that, in terms of the feedback elements that designers can select, the CFA has less flexibility than the VFA. In fact, the datasheet strictly delimits the permissible values of the feedback resistance, RF, for any given CFA. Within the allowable range, it’s possible to use the value of RF to control the CFA’s frequency response, so this limitation has some positive aspects.
Implications For Topologies: Slew Rate
The VFA’s other major limitation is slew rate, or how well its output can follow rapid voltage changes on the input. The amount of current available to charge and discharge the stabilizing capacitance limits slew rate. CFAs are inherently capable of much faster slew rates than VFAs.
Slew-rate limitations are important because they affect total harmonic distortion (THD), which will limit the effective number of bits of a downstream analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Designers can mitigate these limits in VFAs, essentially by providing enough current quickly enough to charge the input-stage capacitors, but these methods are beyond the scope of this discussion.
The CFA not only has higher bandwidth than the VFA, it also has an adjustable bandwidth. Instead of a constant gain-bandwidth product, the CFA’s bandwidth is primarily a function of the values of the feedback resistor and the compensation capacitance. The downside is that the CFA’s stability also changes with the value of the feedback resistor. Essentially, the CFA’s slew rate is equal to the feedback current divided by the value of the compensation capacitor.
Other CFA Limitations
Other CFA disadvantages include modest accuracy, asymmetrical inputs, somewhat poor offsets, and thermally induced settling errors. Also, the CFA requires users to have a certain level of expertise to properly take advantage of its assets. Many engineers find that VFAs are simpler.
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These Tweets About The Trump Family Christmas Card Say Exactly What We're All Thinking
By Danielle Valente
It appears Christmas has come early for politcos, and it's all thanks to the president. Our commander in chief and his administration decided to let the good 'ol U.S. of A send its well wishes to the Trumps for the holiday season. However, these tweets about the Trump Family Christmas card just might make the White House reconsider this plan.
For those who are curious about sending season's greetings (or some other type of greeting) to our leader can visit GOP.com. Once there, you'll be prompted to "Wish President Trump, First Lady Melania, and the rest of the First Family a Merry Christmas! Sign the card and leave your personal note." Given the way 2017 has unfolded and the way in which so many Americans have reacted to his policies, the president will presumably be a little on edge with the responses he'll receive.
To recap, there has been utter pandemonium between political parties this year, and the divide between both sides was alive and well. Between issues such as the Muslim Ban, the tax plan, health care reform, threats from North Korea, the firing of top officials, the Michael Flynn debacle, and of course, plenty of Twitter arguments, there are many issues people can address in their holiday note... but the president might not want to hear what they have to say. Nevertheless, the card is up online and awaiting signatures.
Naturally, upon hearing this news, Twitter had a field day.
Some couldn't help but notice a family member was M.I.A.
Other Twitter users, however, are praising Trump and his holiday celebrations (and the cards they received from the First Family).
The Twitter firestorm has officially commenced. But this isn't the only aspect of the First Family's holiday celebration that has made the social media rounds. People were quick to comment on First Lady Melania Trump's Christmas décor, which made its debut on Nov. 28. According to a White House press release, she said,
The President, Barron, and I are very excited for our first Christmas in the White House. As with many families across the country, holiday traditions are very important to us. I hope when visiting the People’s House this year, visitors will get a sense of being home for the holidays. On behalf of my husband and Barron, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season.
Though many people will find something to nitpick, you have to admit that the White House does look pretty festive.
The White House on YouTube
The Trumps are participating in age-old holiday traditions, according to the White House Historical Association (WHHA), such as the First Family sending its own cards. President John Adams held the first White House Christmas party in 1800. Almost 90 years later, President Benjamin Harrison allowed Christmas trees to become a decoration staple in 1889. Former President Bill Clinton really got into the holiday spirit and had 36 Christmas trees in the White House during his tenure. Celebrating the festivities is certainly nothing new.
Whoever has the duty of sifting through those virtual messages on behalf of the Trump family, I wish you the best of luck. It's definitely going to be an adventure, that's for sure. I just have to warn you, President Trump, I know this woman from Texas — an educator, world traveler, and multimedia journalist — who is dying to fill out your card. I assure you she will certainly have something to say about your first year in office. When you receive a textbook-like response, it will most likely be from her.
Danielle Valente
Happy holidays, folks. 'Tis the season to be political, right?
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EDPR registró unos ingresos de 521 millones y un EBITDA de 385 millones
Miércoles 08, Mayo 2019
The operating portfolio, spread over 11 countries, amounts to 11.7 GW after 703 MW were added to the installed capacity over the last twelve months. The company reached clean energy production levels of 8.4 TWh, avoiding 5.9 mt of CO2 emissions.
Madrid, 8 May 2019: EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world, announced today that revenues for the 1Q19 amounted to €521 million (-1% YoY) as a result of lower wind resource, versus an outstanding wind resource in the 1Q18, and 10-year PTC expected discontinuity, with both effects being mitigated by higher capacity in operation, higher average selling price and positive forex translation.
Other operating income amounted to €25m (+€13m YoY), with YoY evolution reflecting mainly the additional gains (+€10m) from the Dec-18 sale of 80% stake, in a 499-MW portfolio in North America, and materialised in the 1Q19.
Reported EBITDA for 1Q19 totalled €385m (+1% YoY), and EBIT reached €233m (vs €252m in 1Q18). Net Financial Expenses increased to €96m (vs €53m in 1Q18) with YoY comparison impacted by the €15m gain accounted in 1Q18 from the sell-down of a stake in a UK offshore project and by €7m from the treatment of new leases under IFRS16 in the 1Q19, along with higher average debt and interest rate given the different currency mix. Non-controlling interests in the period totalled €40m, decreasing by €23m YoY as a result of top-line performance of wind farms. At the bottom line, Net Profit came to €61m (vs €94m in the 1Q18).
In 1Q19, Net Debt totalled €3,615m (+€556m vs December 2018), reflecting cash generated by the assets on the one hand, and investments in the period and forex translation on the other. Institutional Partnership Liabilities reached €1,267m (unchanged year-to-date), with benefits captured by the projects and tax equity partners offset by forex translation, (-$30m in local currency vs December 2018).
João Manso Neto, CEO of EDPR said: “Our EBITDA remained solid despite the company's first quarter performance being impacted YoY due to the comparison between significantly higher 1Q18 wind resources and especially lower wind resources in 1Q19, along with expected PTCs phase-out. In operating terms, the company has been delivering its growth objectives, considerably surpassing its targets. EDPR already has more than 40% of the 7.0 GW build-out target capacity secured for 2019-22, which includes not only onshore but also offshore and solar – technology and geo diversification.”
Operating results
As of 31 March 2019, EDPR managed a global portfolio of 11.7 GW spread over 11 countries, 11.3 GW of which were fully consolidated and 371 MW were equity consolidated (equity stakes in Spain and the US). Over the last twelve months, EDPR’s portfolio increased by 703 MW, namely 318 MW in North America, 249 MW in Europe and 137 MW in Brazil. In the 1Q19, EDPR built 62 MW, all in Europe, namely 47 MW in Portugal and 15 MW in France, and initiated the dismantling and repowering of a 24 MW wind farm in the north of Spain, resulting in +38 MW YTD. As of March 2019, EDPR had 684 MW of new capacity under construction.
Power production reached 8.4 TWh of clean electricity (-4% YoY), avoiding 5.9 MT of CO2 emissions. The YoY evolution was affected by a wind resource below average (34% vs 38% in the 1Q18; 1Q19 at 93% of LT avg. vs 105% in 1Q18) partially offset by capacity additions over the last 12 months (+663 EBITDA MW YoY).
The average selling price increased by 3% YoY, driven by Western Europe price recovery, higher prices secured in the US and the currency exchange.
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Everything you need to know from the biggest tech show on Earth
A game of 'Whac-a-Mole' can tell if you're concussed
Reflexion Edge is designed to be used by high school sports teams that can't afford pricey concussion gear.
01.07.17 in Medicine
When Reflexion Interactive's Matt Roda was in high school, he suffered a severe concussion during a hockey game. At the time, his coach put him back in the game after asking asinine questions like who was president and what year it was. The experience inspired him and his friends to find a better way for high schools to detect concussions without buying expensive gear. A few years later, the Reflexion Edge was born.
Reflexion Edge is a billboard-style display that spans about five feet wide and has a grid of LEDs on the front. The idea is that at the start of the season players undergo a series of short spatial awareness and cognition tests while standing in front of the display. For instance, they'll be asked to tap a single light as it activates -- a test that in my own demo felt like a boring version of Whac-A-Mole. Once a baseline has been established for each player, they can do follow-up tests throughout the season, with each taking only 30 seconds or so.
More importantly, should a player suffer a suspected concussion, the company hopes that the Edge can diagnose the injury in just half a minute. They simply replay the test on the side of the field and if their stats deviate too much from the baseline, the player is sent to the emergency room. Right now, the tech is still a little rough around the edges and not the most accurate, but then again, most high schools don't have the funds to pay for expensive scanning gear. In fact, the prototype version of the device costs less than a thousand dollars.
One idea that the company is kicking around is that the device could double as a billboard when not being used as a diagnostic tool. That way, high schools could recoup some of the cost through ads that would run on it during games. Alternatively, the company could sell the device at cost and make money through a subscription during the sports season.
The three friends are now at different colleges (Case Western, Penn State and Cornell), but continue to develop the device together in their spare time. They're planning to spend the rest of the year running a clinical study to validate the efficacy of the Edge and, if all goes to plan, have it ready for sale by 2018.
Click here to catch up on the latest news from CES 2017.
In this article: 2017, CES, CES2017, Concussion, gear, hands-on, HighSchool, medicine, Reflexion, ReflexionEdge, Sports
By Daniel Cooper @danielwcooper
After training to be an intellectual property lawyer, Dan abandoned a promising career in financial services to sit at home and play with gadgets. He lives in Norwich, U.K., with his wife, his books and far too many opinions on British TV comedy. One day, if he's very, very lucky, he'll live out his dream to become the executive producer of Doctor Who before retiring to Radio 4.
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Created by Ed Powell, The Pitch 2018
Joseph, a mechanic, has a terminal illness that he has not disclosed to his family. He doesn't know how to approach the subject with his wife, he puts his life under the microscope to extreme proportions, boxes up emotions and distances himself from his son. Everything comes to boiling point when Jesus starts to understand and experiment with his abilities and reacts in a supernatural way to a fellow student who has antagonised him in an art class. He creates a dove out of clay and releases it without being seen; apart from the supply teacher. Joseph and his wife Mary are summoned to a meeting to discuss the incident - both flatly deny the accusations and against Marys wishes, Joseph questions the integrity of the teacher. Upon returning home an argument ensues, Jesus storms to his room whilst his parents continue the argument - Joseph questions his role as a parent and that his son is not actually his - in doing so he discloses his illness and breaks down. Meanwhile upstairs, in a fit of anger, Jesus has realised he is able to make objects float. The dove has also appeared at the window ledge.
Clay is a film that is based on Jesus' youth - there only seems to be one story outside of birth, ministry and crucifixion which is Luke 2:31-52 - the Boy in the Temple. This verse acts as a source for when Jesus gets into trouble at school and the catalyst for the intervention that is staged between the school and the parents. However, I very much want to explore what has not been written - this is a film that examines the dynamic between Joseph and Jesus and how a father who has raised a surrogate son, who is under an extreme emotional burden due to a terminal illness comes to terms with his impending fate. The characters will have different names and set in a modern context - each will be dealing with real issues that are still apparent today. Mary, a stay at home mother getting her first job; Joseph, coming to terms with impending death and Jesus, learning self-control along with being a teenager. Finally, for the eagle-eyed theologians there is also a small nudge towards the New Testament Apocrypha Gospel of Thomas where Jesus makes a small bird out of clay in the art class.
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Lessons From a 91-Year-Old Entrepreneur That Are Still Relevant Today
Clay Clark
Founder of Thrive15.com
September 22, 2015 4 min read
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with 91-year-old entrepreneur Jack Nadel to ask him how he has been able to achieve sustainable success in a wide range of industries over a 70 year span of time.
Nadel started his first business venture immediately after World War II and went on to found, acquire and operate more than a dozen companies worldwide that have produced hundreds of new products, thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in profits. Over the course of years, Nadel has also built up the Jack Nadel International multi-million dollar empire, a promotional merchandise distribution.
Because of his success, my seven-hour and three-day mentorship session with Nadel provided me with countless actionable and invaluable business tips, strategies and advice. Here are three particularly valuable lessons Nadel shared with me:
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Find a need and fill it.
Nadel stressed to me that finding a need and filling it is his best and most important advice. He explained to me that this advice applies to both product and service-based businesses, startups or giant corporations. “Success is in finding a real market need and filling it," he said. Nadel pointed out that his adherence to this lesson has allowed him to enjoy success in multiple industries over the past 70 years while many other businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs around him were struggling or going out of business.
Don't let your ego get in the way.
Nadel emphasized that in order to achieve massive success as an entrepreneur you must be receptive to coaching, know your numbers and do your research. He warned, “There’s nothing quite as exciting as a new idea, especially when you’re convinced the idea is worth a million bucks, or more, but watch out. Great ideas are rarely born fully formed, and a new idea is like a 2-year-old: loud, self-centered and completely without perspective.” Having consulted with thousands of entrepreneurs all around the world, this lesson really resonated with me, because I see egos getting in the way of most entrepreneurs every day.
Remember: the business idea or concept you are considering right now is not the first or last incredible business opportunity that you are going to come across. The billionaire success story Richard Branson was correct when he once said, “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.”
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Most successful entrepreneurs aren't geniuses.
As a business consultant and the founder of Thrive15.com, I constantly run into people at conferences and in workshops who don’t feel like they are worthy of success, or have the mental capacity and the connections needed to achieve success because they are not geniuses. However, this is not the case. “Every generation will produce technology pioneers like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Elon Musk, who invent revolutionary new products and services," says Nadel. "They seem to have a genetic pre-disposition toward genius, but for the majority of us, the non-geniuses, the best solution is still to be entrepreneurial, even if only to earn enough income to cover the difference between expenses and earnings.”
He went on to say, “I speak from seven decades of experience, which have provided me with knowledge that is invaluable in an ever-changing market. I've lived, learned and profited knowing that every down stroke has an upstroke, and there is money to be made in either situation.”
Whether you are a current entrepreneur or an aspiring one and regardless of what industry you are in, I encourage you to apply these three lessons to your own life and business.
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Somewhere in France
by Richard Harding Davis
subjects: First World War Fiction
Even after they unmasked Talbot I had neither the heart nor the inclination to turn him down. Indeed, had not some of the passengers testified that I belonged to a different profession, the smoking-room crowd would have quarantined me as his accomplice. On the first night I met him I was not certain whether he was English or giving an imitation. All the outward and visible signs were English, but he told me that, though he had been educated at Oxford and since then had spent most of his years in India, playing polo, he was an American.
Marie Gessler, known as Marie Chaumontel, Jeanne d’Avrechy, the Countess d’Aurillac, was German. Her father, who served through the Franco-Prussian War, was a German spy. It was from her mother she learned to speak French sufficiently well to satisfy even an Academician and, among Parisians, to pass as one. Both her parents were dead. Before they departed, knowing they could leave their daughter nothing save their debts, they had had her trained as a nurse. But when they were gone, Marie in the Berlin hospitals played politics, intrigued, indiscriminately misused the appealing, violet eyes. There was a scandal; several scandals. At the age of twenty-five she was dismissed from the Municipal Hospital, and as now–save for the violet eyes–she was without resources, as a compagnon de voyage with a German doctor she travelled to Monte Carlo. There she abandoned the doctor for Henri Ravignac, a captain in the French Aviation Corps, who, when his leave ended, escorted her to Paris.
The duties of Captain Ravignac kept him in barracks near the aviation field, but Marie he established in his apartments on the Boulevard Haussmann. One day he brought from the barracks a roll of blue-prints, and as he was locking them in a drawer, said: “The Germans would pay through the nose for those!” The remark was indiscreet, but then Marie had told him she was French, and any one would have believed her.
The next morning the same spirit of adventure that had exiled her from the Berlin hospitals carried her with the blue-prints to the German embassy. There, greatly shocked, they first wrote down her name and address, and then, indignant at her proposition, ordered her out. But the day following a strange young German who was not at all indignant, but, on the contrary, quite charming, called upon Marie. For the blue-prints he offered her a very large sum, and that same hour with them and Marie departed for Berlin. Marie did not need the money. Nor did the argument that she was serving her country greatly impress her. It was rather that she loved intrigue. And so she became a spy.
Henri Ravignac, the man she had robbed of the blue-prints, was tried by court martial. The charge was treason, but Charles Ravignac, his younger brother, promised to prove that the guilty one was the girl, and to that end obtained leave of absence and spent much time and money. At the trial he was able to show the record of Marie in Berlin and Monte Carlo; that she was the daughter of a German secret agent; that on the afternoon the prints disappeared Marie, with an agent of the German embassy, had left Paris for Berlin. In consequence of this the charge of selling military secrets was altered to one of “gross neglect,” and Henri Ravignac was sentenced to two years in the military prison at Tours. But he was of an ancient and noble family, and when they came to take him from his cell in the Cherche-Midi, he was dead. Charles, his brother, disappeared. It was said he also had killed himself; that he had been appointed a military attaché in South America; that to revenge his brother he had entered the secret service; but whatever became of him no one knew. All that was certain was that, thanks to the act of Marie Gessler, on the rolls of the French army the ancient and noble name of Ravignac no longer appeared.
In her chosen profession Marie Gessler found nothing discreditable. Of herself her opinion was not high, and her opinion of men was lower. For her smiles she had watched several sacrifice honor, duty, loyalty; and she held them and their kind in contempt. To lie, to cajole, to rob men of secrets they thought important, and of secrets the importance of which they did not even guess, was to her merely an intricate and exciting game.
She played it very well. So well that in the service her advance was rapid. On important missions she was sent to Russia, through the Balkans; even to the United States. There, with credentials as an army nurse, she inspected our military hospitals and unobtrusively asked many innocent questions.
When she begged to be allowed to work in her beloved Paris, “they” told her when war came “they” intended to plant her inside that city, and that, until then, the less Paris knew of her the better.
But just before the great war broke, to report on which way Italy might jump, she was sent to Rome, and it was not until September she was recalled. The telegram informed her that her Aunt Elizabeth was ill, and that at once she must return to Berlin. This, she learned from the code book wrapped under the cover of her thermos bottle, meant that she was to report to the general commanding the German forces at Soissons.
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Theatre / Opera / Play
Research Paper: Luciano Pavarotti Introduction to Opera
Pages: 10 (3835 words) · Bibliography Sources: 5 · Topic: Plays · Buy This Paper
Introduction to Opera- in the 19th century, one of the most popular forms of entertainment for the elite and common person both was opera, particularly in Italy. Opera stars were the equivalent of modern television and movie stars; plots, intrigues, singers, and composers were the elite. As an art form, opera has been part of the musical lexicon since the 16th century, defined as an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic or comedic work from a text (libretto) in a combination musical event. It is part of the Western classical music tradition, and is popular because it incorporates elements of the theater (acting, scenery, costumes, make-up, special effects, and sometimes dance). Because opera combines so many elements of grand theater and music, it is often considered to be representative of the contemporary cultural questions and expressions of the time (the Viking Opera Guide).
While opera developed throughout Europe from the 16th century on, it was the Italian operatic tradition, the lyrical compositions, quality and tonality of voices, and enthusiastic public reception, that seemed to lead the operatic world through the 19th century. Of course there were exceptions to this, one of the seminal grand operatic works was Richard Wagner's four-opera epic, Der Ring Des Nibelungen, but one will certainly find more people raving (and humming) tunes from the Italian repertoir of Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Mascagnit, and Leoncavallo -- most especially since many of these same tunes were used in modern motion picture scoring and even popularized by Bugs Bunny in cartoons (Jones).
However, within the operatic world, two particular voice types, the soprano and the tenor, continue to stand out in the public's eye as the Diva or Divo musical stars. The public followed the antics of both with a fervor almost never seen until the movie star mania popularized from 1930 on. Stories abound about famous singers, Enrico Caurso, Eleanor Steber, Maria Callas, and more have made international headlines for decades. After the dawn of television, however, opera experienced a slight downturn with the cynicism of the 1960s and 1970s, younger listeners finding it more appropriate for the elite, a commentary on the artistocratic European culture, and simply too expensive to attend. Opera impresarios were not blind to this trend, realizing that in order to not lose their audience completely, they would need a new crop of "movie-star" idols who not only were larger than life on stage, but larger than life on stage as well. One of the most sucessful and well-known and loved examples of this since the mid-1960s has been Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who prior to his death in 2007 became one of the most commercially successful tenors of all times. He was part of the Three Tenor ensemble with Placido Domingo and Jose Carerras, made numerous cross-over recordings with pop artists (e.g. Sting, etc.), and was active in charity and humanitarian world. With his performance at the 1990 World Cup in Italy of Pucinni's powerful Nessun Dorma, he won the world's admiration and interest for the remainder of his career (How the 1990 FIFA World Cup Made Pavarotti a Superstar; World Cup 1990 Italia). This turned out to be his signature aria, and in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Pavarotti performed Nessun Dorma with the crowd serving as his chorus, after which the crowd went wild with ovation after ovation. He died at his home in Modena, Italy of Pancreatic cancer on September 6, 2007 (Luciano Pavarotti).
Luciano was larger than life in both physical and vocal performance. He topped 350 pounds at in the 1990s, but had a vocal range and passion that made him one of the most envied modern singers on the modern stage. His life can be broken down into five major sections: early years and training, the 1960s and 1970s (early career), 1980s and 1990s (top of his game), the 21st century, and his legacy.
Early Life and Training -- Luciano was born in 1935 in Modena, a town in northern Italy. He was fortunate that his father, a baker, was also an amateur tenor, although it appears that he had a loving family life, the privations of World War II forced the family from the city to the countryside. While in the countryside, Pavarotti became interested in farming, and of course, Italy's national passtime of soccer. Although he toyed with the idea of becoming a goalkeeper, his father's recordings of Caruso, Di Stefano, Gigli and Martinelli, as well as the popular Mario Lanza caused him to take vocal training seriously. He noted, "In my teens I used to go to Mario Lanza movies and then come home and imitate him in the mirror" (Luciano Pavarotti, Greatest Singer of the 20th Century).
Pavarotti's mother, however, was more practical, and convinced him to get the credentials to teach school; finally teaching for a few years prior to devoting himself to music. It was not until 1954 that Pavarotti began to study music in any serious manner, but at the age of 19, he began to work aith Arrigo Pola, a professional teacher and tenor in Modena who taught him for free; also uncovering the fact that Pavarotti had perfect pitch (Eggenberger, 80).
When Pola moved to Japan, Pavortti switched to Ettore Campogallianai, who coached a number of the 20th centuries most famous Italian opera stars: Renata Tabaldi, Renata Schotto, Mirella Freni (childhood friend of Pavarotti), and Ruggero Raimondi. Iroincally, Freni's mother and Pavarotti's mother worked together and besides their childhood friendship, they appeared numerous times on stage together. In 1955, for instance, Pavarotti and the Corale Rossini, a male voice choir based in his home town, one first prize at an International competition in Wales. Pavarotti later commented that this was the most important experience in his life, inspiring him to become a professional signer (Pavarotti Eisteddfod Career Start).
The 1950s, though, were not all that easy for Pavarotti. During his early years he held numerous part-time jobs; from teaching school to selling insurance. In fact, the first six years of intense study resulted in only a very few recitals, most without pay, and, as such, a very discouraging time for him. It was also during this time that a small nodule deveolped on one side of his vocal cords, and caused a disastorous performance and panic for Pavarotti and his family. Naturally, something like this at so early a part of his career was traumatic, and he decided to give up singing as a career and pursue something else. However, for whatever reason -- and Pavarotti himself attributed it to a stress release from all the psychological pressure he was feeling about a career, the nodule disappeared and his voice, after resting a bit, came back far stronger and more robust than ever. He noted, "Everything I had learned came together with my natural voice to make the sound I had been struggling so hard to achieve" (Kesting, 112).
Early Career -- 1960s and 1970s - by this time, in 1961, Pavarotti was married to Adua Veroni, who was supportive but not musically inclined. Also in the same year he won the Achille Peri Competition and the first prize of a debut role as Puccini's Rodolfo in La Boeheme. This was an ideal role for the young tenor, it is lyrical, but not excessively demanding; dramatic, but not boisterous; and well-known and loved by audiences. The debut was a success, and a well-known Italian agent, Alesandro Ziliani who was in the audience, decided to represent Pavarotti. Because he was such an unknown, though, Ziliani had to couch Pavarotti as part of a package with his some of his other singers; thus allowing Pavarotti to again sing Rodolfo in Lucca, Italy in 1962 (Luciano Pavarotti).
Rodolfo was almost a signature role for the early Pavarotti; singing it in February 1963 at the Vienna State Opera and then replacing Giuseppe di Stefano at the Royal Opera House (Arendt). Despite these successes, Pavarotti was not getting offers from opera houses until he had a fortunate singing connection with Dame Joan Sutherland and her condutor husdband, Richard Bonygne. It seems Madam Sutherland was tired of short tenors, being a rather tall and robust woman herself. She wanted a tall and muscular tenor to take on her important Australian tour (her homeland) and found Pavarotti to be the ideal physical, and vocal partner. The two sange over 40 performances over two months, all successful, and Pavarotti said that this was a seminal point in his career because he learned Sutherland's breathing technique which helped him maintin his voice over such a long carrer (Sutherland in Ibid).
Pavarotti finally debuted in the United States in 1965 with Sutherland in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, again replacing an ailing tenor and upon the recommendation of Sutherland. In April of the same year he finally made it to Italy's La Scala in Franco Zeffirelli's La Boheme, singing with his childhood friend Mirella Freni and under the baton of Herbert Von Karajan.… [END OF PREVIEW]
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DALMAU, CHRISTIAN
Prokom Trefl Sopot 9 Guard
Height: 1.94 Born: 29 August, 1975 Nationality: Puerto Rico
Totals 20 6 471:00 204 47/97 28/79 26/46 8 30 38 43 26 44 2 2 57 64 153
Averages 20 6 23:33 10.2 48.5% 35.4% 56.5% 0.4 1.5 1.9 2.1 1.3 2.2 0.1 0.1 2.9 3.2 7.7
15 * at Winterthur FC Barcelona 20:45 11 1/2 3/5 1 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 10
16 at Efes Pilsen 25:00 5 1/4 1/3 4 4 2 1 4 5 2
17 vs Panathinaikos 23:00 6 2/5 0/2 2/2 3 1 1 2 3 5
18 vs Winterthur FC Barcelona 14:00 3 1/1 0/4 1/2 2 2 2 -4
19 at Panathinaikos 24:15 9 1/5 2/8 1/2 2 1 3 1 1 3 5 3
20 vs Efes Pilsen 21:00 5 1/5 1/4 1 2 1 4
6 Totals 128:00 39 7/22 7/26 4/6 3 6 9 9 3 10 0 1 16 17 14
Average 21:20 6.5 31.8% 26.9% 66.7% 0.5 1 1.5 1.5 0.5 1.7 0 0.2 2.7 2.8 2.29
1 at Efes Pilsen 26:45 12 3/5 2/4 0/2 2 2 1 2 5 8
2 * vs Le Mans 26:45 16 6/7 1/4 1/2 2 2 2 2 1 2 14
3 at Olympiacos 21:45 11 3/6 1/4 2/3 2 2 1 1 3 3 5 7
4 * vs Dynamo Moscow 19:30 9 0/4 2/6 3/6 1 1 2 3 1 4 4 4
5 at RheinEnergie 21:30 5 1/2 1/1 1 1 2 3 1 3 1 3 2 7
6 vs Tau Ceramica 28:00 13 3/6 2/4 1/4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 3 8
7 at Climamio Bologna 24:00 11 2/6 1/3 4/6 5 5 4 6 3 6 21
8 vs Efes Pilsen 25:15 16 3/5 2/3 4/4 2 2 2 4 5 4 12
9 * at Le Mans 23:30 13 2/5 3/5 3 3 5 1 2 1 1 1 16
10 * vs Olympiacos 15:15 2 0/1 0/2 2/4 1 1 1 1 3 -1
11 at Dynamo Moscow 20:45 13 3/8 2/6 1/2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5
12 vs RheinEnergie 27:45 17 5/7 2/4 1/1 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 18
13 at Tau Ceramica 27:30 9 3/6 1/2 2 2 1 2 1 4 2 7
14 * vs Climamio Bologna 34:45 18 6/7 1/5 3/6 1 1 2 7 3 5 4 4 17
14 Totals 343:00 165 40/75 21/53 22/40 5 24 29 34 23 34 2 1 41 47 139
Average 24:30 11.8 53.3% 39.6% 55% 0.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 1.6 2.4 0.1 0.1 2.9 3.4 9.9
Index rating 25 Arka Gdynia vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul 12/8/2005
Points 21 Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Arka Gdynia 11/30/2005
Offensive rebounds 2 Panathinaikos Athens vs. Arka Gdynia 3/15/2007
Defensive rebounds 6 Arka Gdynia vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul 12/8/2005
Total rebounds 7 Arka Gdynia vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul 12/8/2005
Assists 7 Arka Gdynia vs. Fortitudo Bologna 2/1/2007
Steals 6 Fortitudo Bologna vs. Arka Gdynia 12/6/2006
Blocks 1 Le Mans Sarthe Basket vs. Arka Gdynia 12/20/2006
Minutes 36 Arka Gdynia vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul 12/8/2005
Made his debut with Piratas de Quebadrillas, in the BSN League, (Puerto Rico) during the 1992 season.
Played there till the 1994 championship.
Played college basketball at Daytona Beach CC (1994-95).
Back to Puerto Rico, signed for the 1995 season by Maratonistas de Coamo.
Signed for the 1996 season by Villaba.
Signed for the 1998-99 season by Manati Atenienses, in the LBP League.
Signed for the 1999 season by Indios de Mayaguez, still in the LBP, also played with Maratonistas de Coamo, in the BSN.
Moved to Venezuela for the Summer '00, signed by Trotamundos de Carabobo.
Back to Puerto Rico, signed by Maratonistas de Coamo.
Signed for the 2001 by San German.
Signed for the 2001-02 season by Manati Atenienses.
Signed for the 2002 season by Atleticos de San German.
Signed for the 2003-04 season by Gary Steelheads, left the team on November '03.
Moved to Israel for the 2004-05 season, signed by Hapoel Galil Elyon.
Moved to Turkey for the 2007-08 season, signed by Besiktas JK Istanbul.
Won the 1999 Puerto Rican LBP Championship with Indios de Mayaguez.
Won the 2005-06 and 2006-07 Polish National Championship with Prokom Trefl Sopot.
Won the 2006 Polish National Cup with Prokom Trefl Sopot.
Played the 2000, 2001 and 2004 Puerto Rican all Star Game.
Played the 2006 and 2007 Polish All Star Game.
Member of the Puerto Rican National Team.
Won the gold medal at the 2001 Central American Championship.
Won the bronze medal at the 2006 Central American Championship.
Played at the 2001 and 2005 Tournament of Americas.
Played at the 2002 and 2006 World Championship.
2005-06 Prokom Trefl Sopot 13 134 10.3 37/66 56.1 15/55 27.3 15/26 57.7 33 23 41 1
Totals 33 338 10.2 84/163 51.5 43/134 32.1 41/72 56.9 71 49 84 3
Averages 33 338 10.2 84/163 51.5 43/134 32.1 41/72 56.9 2.2 1.5 2.5 0.1
2007-08 Besiktas Cola Turka 15 154 10.3 34/66 51.5 22/68 32.4 20/31 64.5 47 25 62 0
Totals 15 154 10.3 34/66 51.5 22/68 32.4 20/31 64.5 47 25 62 0
Averages 15 154 10.3 34/66 51.5 22/68 32.4 20/31 64.5 3.1 1.7 4.1 0
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Why Huddersfield Town keeper Alex Smithies is hoping for trip to Norwich
ALEX SMITHIES will be hoping for a trip to Norwich next month.
Doug Thomson
That’s where England will play the first leg of their European Under 21 Championship qualifying play-off against Romania on Friday, October 8, with the away leg in Botosani on Tuesday 12.
Keeper Smithies was on the bench when England sealed their play-off spot with a 3-0 win over Lithuania at Colchester, Town’s destination on Saturday, October 9.
Selection by Stuart Pearce would mean Smithies missing that game along with Scott Arfield, who has played in the last two Under 21 games for Scotland, who take on Iceland in their qualifier. The venues are yet to be confirmed.
Pearce said of the England game: “It is massive for our young players to give them some cutting-edge experience of big international football matches at a great venue.
“We’ve had some decent results at Norwich before and we’ve always been helped by a very passionate support.
“The atmosphere they create at Carrow Road, where the fans are really tight in to the pitch, generates some great noise and we’ll want to recreate that with another big crowd.”
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Golf: Record year for Outlane aces
LAST YEAR may have been consigned to history, but 2011 won’t be forgotten in a hurry at Outlane, where the Slack Lane club recognised a record number of hole-in-ones during the year.
No fewer than 12 golfers bagged an ace last year, three more than the previous two years, and remarkably three players actually sank their tee shot for the second time in three years.
The first was Eddie Casper who notched his first ace in 2010 and then repeated his effort last March, when he hit the bottom of the cup at the uphill par three 14th.
And then one week later, Peter Lawrence-Brown, the 2010 club captain who had holed in one the previous year, bagged an ace at the 16th, while the third member of the ‘double trio’ was Simon McKenzie, who was another to prosper at the 14th hole in October.
Another former Outlane captain, Allan Woodhead, started the ball rolling with an ace at the 10th, but that came on New Year’s Eve 2010, so didn’t actually count (although it did come within a 12-month period from the final one on the list), but the full card of hole-in-one achievers for last year also included John Devine and Steve Beeby (both at the 16th), Len Campy (14th) Chris Rothery, Charlotte Hirst and Neil Hughes (all at the 5th), Andy Green (a visitors playing in the invitation day at the 16th), Dave Knapton and Steve Morgan, (both at the 14th).
To recognise their achievements, the club displayed a small plaque in the clubhouse with their name and hole their ace came at.
It would be interesting to hear whether any other clubs could match or even better a dozen holes-in-one during a calendar year.
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Land’s End & San José del Cabo
Jan 24, 2018 - National Geographic Sea Bird
Humpback whale breaching off Gordo Banks, Baja California Sur.
After having sailed south all night long, the National Geographic Sea Bird arrived to the southern end of the Baja California Peninsula shortly before sunrise. The lights of the world famous Cabo San Lucas were still on, and a humpback whale showed its flukes up in the air just in front of the granitic rock formation at Land’s End. Many yachts, pangas, and other vessels moved quickly away from the marina towards the open ocean to start their daily quest for mahi-mahi (better known there as dorado) while the iconic rock arch changed colors as the sun came up from the Eastern horizon and a peregrine falcon flew around.
We continued sailing deeper into the Sea of Cortez and arrived to the quieter of the two settlements in the Capes area, San José del Cabo. San José is the original town founded by Jesuit missionaries in the early 1700s and was a most important stop-over and lifesaver to those sailors running the Manila Galleon commercial route between the Philippines and Acapulco. We spent the morning ashore there, some visiting the mission, attending a demonstration of ancient skills at a glassblowing factory and exploring the streets and shops in downtown. Others went birding at the San José river estuary a few blocks away and had the chance to watch numerous aquatic and land bird species, including a lifer for many of them, the Belding’s yellowthroat endemic to the southern half of the peninsula.
Later we continued our journey and spent the afternoon sailing around the Gordo Banks and Cabo Pulmo area looking for marine life. And marine life we found! We saw shearwaters, phalaropes and red-billed tropicbirds, flying fishes, and a few jumping mobula and manta rays that amused everyone. However, humpback whales won the prize today, particularly a couple of them that breached multiple times and gave us a great show. What a fantastic way to finish our first day inside the Sea of Cortez!
Carlos Navarro
Carlos J. Navarro is a biochemist specializing in marine biology, a M. Sc. in Environmental Management and a freelance wildlife photographer/author. Carlos has spent most of the last 30 years living along the shores of the Sea of Cortez and participating in numerous scientific, conservation and environmental education projects on the vaquita, marine invertebrates, sea birds, great white sharks, baleen whales, jaguars and crocodiles. Carlos’ six years of jaguar research provided the basis of ONCA MAYA, a non-profit organization dedicated to jaguar conservation based in Cancun, of which he is a founding member and still serves as a scientific advisor. He loves being underwater, either free-diving or using SCUBA gear and have had the chance to explore the underwater realms of Alaska, Mexico, Svalbard, the trans-Atlantic ridge islands, the Caribbean and both coasts of South America from Panama to Chile and Brazil to Argentina.
About the Videographer
James Napoli
Video Chronicler
Jim was born in rural New England where he quickly developed an appreciation for the outdoors and a love of exploration. Four years with the U.S. Navy further enhanced his appetite for travel. Always interested in the visual arts, he studied Television at Boston University and Northeast College of Communications, landing his first job in the industry working as an editor at a Boston television station. His wanderlust drew him to a job with two major cruise lines; installing and managing broadcast centers onboard a total of over a dozen ships. He has since moved on to specialize in expedition travel and wildlife productions.
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Manufacturers & Airframes
Iraq debuts new Chinese CH-4 UAV
SOURCE: FlightGlobal.com
BY: Beth Stevenson
Iraq's defence ministry has released a video and pictures of its first China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-4B “Rainbow” unmanned air vehicle taking off from Kut airbase.
Minister of Defence Khalid al-Obeidi observed the UAV take-off on 10 October on its first combat mission against Islamic State terrorists in the Anbar region of Iraq, the Iraqi Ministry of Defence says. The video confirms Baghdad’s purchase of the type, which had been the centre of speculation since images of it appeared online at the beginning of the year.
The army aviation division of the Iraqi forces has acquired the armed variant of the UAV – the CH-4B, while it also comes in a reconnaissance-only variant, the CH-4A.
Iraqi ministry of defence
As with many Chinese-made medium-altitude, long-endurance UAVs, the CH-4 resembles the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems family of Predator unmanned aircraft.
At Airshow China in Zhuhai in 2014, a company brochure said the CH-4 series is suitable for high-altitude missions over land and sea, and has a maximum take-off weight of 1,260kg (2,770lb) and payload capacity of 115kg. Endurance for the CH-4 series is claimed to be up to 30h.
In August this year, the new CH-5 variant of the Rainbow family of UAVs was unveiled by CASC, which resembles the CH-4A/B.
It reportedly has a wingspan of 20m (65.6ft) and can carry weapons, and is visually similar to the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper which has a similar wingspan.
Images of the CH-4 in the CASC brochures show that it is similar in appearance to the CH-5, but without the ventral fin.
China’s UAV ambitions coming of age
Chinese CH-5 UAV ready for international sales
Western defence technology edge challenged by proliferation
DOD official: World faces ‘Terminator conundrum’ on AI weapons
New Chinese HALE UAV breaks cover on TV
Zhuhai10: PICTURES: China reveals armed UAV designs
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Kimberley Walsh: I’ve been broody since teens
Published: July 20, 2015 12:10:19 AM
Former Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh has confessed she has been broody since she was just 15-year-old.
The 33-year-old Kimberley Walsh welcomed her first child with boyfriend Justin Scott, son Bobby, nine months ago and said although they waited until it was the right time for them, she’s been desperate to have children for years, reported Contactmusic.
“I’ve always been broody. I was broody when I was 15! I was lucky because I had nephews and I could enjoy looking after them then handing them back,” she said.
The singer is glad she did not have children when she was still in the band because she would not have enjoyed juggling touring with motherhood.
“For me it’s the perfect time. I could have had them a lot earlier because I’ve been with Justin a long time, but I waited until now because I wanted to dedicate more time to bringing them up. If I’d been in the band I would have been letting people down to take time out, so I chose to do it when I could be the best mum I could be,” she added.
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Flying Is About To Change Completely–Because Of Cars
Why fly when you can sleep and watch movies while a self-driving car takes you directly to your destination? For the first in a four-part series on the future of flying, we look at how driverless cars could upend the airline industry.
[Photo: Luis Llerena/Unsplash]
By Katharine Schwab 8 minute Read
Flying is rarely pleasant. You have to hop in a car or haul your luggage onto the subway to get there. Then you wait in seemingly endless lines, in cavernous, fluorescent-lit buildings where loudspeakers blare every few seconds, and most of the food offerings are grossly overpriced or poor quality or both. And that’s before you even get on the plane.
But 10 to 15 years from now, the flying experiences could look vastly different. One reason? Self-driving cars. They could hit U.S. roads in just a few years. One estimate from IHS Automotive puts 54 million autonomous vehicles on the road by 2035 and projects that nearly every vehicle will be autonomous by 2050.
What do self-driving cars have to do air travel? Not much at first glance, but consider this: Would you rather fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco, or hop in a self-driving car, lay back, set up a movie or two, and relax as your car drives you directly to your destination? According to the experts I consulted, self-driving cars could radically upend nearly every aspect of the flying experience, from how you travel to how you navigate the airport.
Fewer Short-Haul Flights
The ease and convenience of hopping into a self-driving car for six or seven hours while working remotely or sleeping could mean fewer short-haul flights. Why spend a similar amount of time dealing with the headache of airports when your car can drive you directly to your destination?
According to Devin Liddell, a principal brand strategist who focuses on the future of transportation at the Seattle-based design firm Teague, autonomous vehicles will drastically change the airline industry, similar to how high-speed trains have already impacted short-haul flights in countries like Japan and Spain. In Europe, high-speed rail wins 50% of all traffic when the journey length is less than 4.5 hours, according to the French National Railroads, and wins 90% of traffic when the journey is two hours or less. In Japan, high-speed rail has adversely affected short- and medium-haul flights, according to a study published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
Because of this kind of precedent, Liddell believes that self-driving cars could dramatically reduce the number of short-haul flights in the U.S. “Then you have an industry that’s in the business of intercontinental air travel, and everything else is taken care of by overland transportation, like autonomous vehicles,” he says.
Car companies are already thinking about this as more and more of them announce self-driving car divisions. Sven Schuwirth, Audi’s vice president of brand strategy and digital business, has already proclaimed that this would be a way to take market share from airlines and hotels, since drivers could sleep in their cars on the way to their destinations.
The End Of Lines
The convenience of self-driving cars could force airports to rethink their entire (and mostly inconvenient) experience design. This–coupled with important technological advances–could spell the end of baggage and security lines. “We’re basically going to have a line-less experience for air travel,” says Liddell. “While it sounds impossible, it’s going to be a requirement. The car is going to be queue-less. You can get in the car, watch a movie as it drives at a very high speed, and it’s going to require no hurdle jumping through lines.”
Liddell believes there are so many lines because airports don’t operate around the needs of people–instead, people are forced to work within its constraints. But technology like beacons, which track people’s smart phones, could help airports manage the flow of passengers more effectively. Of course, it would likely mean handing over your data, but if people are willing to give up privacy for efficiency, Liddell thinks this will be the best way for airports to respond to the needs of passengers–and eliminate lines in the process.
“Airlines are going to have to be a lot more personalized and more responsive, to know people better and help people feel like the airport knows who they are and what matters to them and help them maneuver it in a way that’s almost entirely hassle free,” he says. “When you turn people into nodes on a network, you can imagine people moving through an airport in far more efficient ways.”
Of course, eliminating lines is no easy task. The first line you typically encounter happens when you’re dropping off baggage–something that autonomous vehicles will be able to help with as well. “I think you could imagine that many of [the air-side vehicles] are driven autonomously,” says Jim Peters, the chief technology officer of the airport tech company Sita. “Your baggage could be handled without anybody ever touching it.”
The founder of design studio Icrave, Lionel Ohayon, imagines an even more radical future for luggage. “Bags will get picked up in the city and travel separate from you and land at your destination,” he says. “People won’t be traveling with their luggage.” Perhaps it’s picked up by a self-driving car or a specific baggage robot instead.
Security lines are a different beast, but products like Sita’s Smart Path, where passengers’ faces become the single way they’re identified throughout the airport, point toward a future where a security line could mean simply walking through a smart tunnel that scans your face and ensures you’re ready to fly.
The last line in an airport, the boarding line, could also be revamped using technology–especially since the primary technology for boarding remains the loudspeaker. “Algorithms could board people on an aircraft in far more efficient ways that don’t require an attendant to announce on a loudspeaker,” he says.
The Rise Of Door-To-Door Airport Service
To compete with self-driving cars, Liddell believes that airlines will have to shift the services they’re offering. Most importantly, they may need to offer door-to-door service, picking up customers from their homes or convenient pick-up locations and delivering them directly to the airport.
That’s something that already happens in luxury travel, where airlines like Emirates offer door-to-door services. But Liddell believes this trend could trickle down to economy passengers when airlines are suddenly forced to seriously compete with other modes of transportation. That could offer a potential new revenue stream and business model for airlines as well.
Ironically, Liddell thinks that one way airlines will compete with self-driving cars is by owning a fleet of them. “You could have Delta, that’s not even known as Delta, but is in the integrated [transport] business,” he says. “If you’re going to Hawaii, a Delta robot car might pick you up at your house and take you to the airport. The same thing might happen on the other side, too.”
And if an airline is controlling your ground transportation, it’ll be able to provide other services as well. “They come pick you up, they load your baggage, and potentially, your bag will be screened while sitting in the vehicle,” says Ty Osbaugh, the principal focused on airports at the architecture firm Gensler, which has designed terminals in San Francisco, New York, and Detroit, and is working on a design for a new terminal at the Incheon airport in South Korea slated for completion this year. “It drives you to the airport, and drops you right where you need to be so they can process you quickest.”
Door-to-door service may be necessary to compete because American airports tend to be further out from city centers–and often lack consistent, high-speed options for getting there. “If you think about how people want to travel, they want to travel point-to-point,” says Liddell. “They don’t want to travel via hub and spoke networks, where you find your way from place to place. But cars will be point-to-point.”
[Image: Italdesign/courtesy Airbus]
Plane manufacturers are thinking about autonomous vehicles as well. In collaboration with Italdesign, Airbus recently released a concept vehicle that’s part self-driving car, part self-driving drone. Called Pop.Up, the fully autonomous vehicle is supposed to pick you up, then drive you to a launchpad, where separate drone-like propellers attach to the self-driving car’s roof and lift the main capsule into the air, leaving the wheels behind. It’s a trippy concept, designed specifically for avoiding traffic. But it’s easy to imagine how in a decade, each airline could own a fleet of this type of vehicle to bring passengers to the airport, avoiding ground congestion in order to get you to your flight on time.
A New Life For The Airport Parking Structure
Not only will autonomous vehicles force airlines to compete with ground transportation in a more wide-scale manner, self-driving cars will likely fundamentally alter the nature of the airport itself. According to Sita CTO Peters, one of the primary ways self-driving cars will impact airports is by eliminating the need for parking structures, since people’s cars can feasibly drop them off and simply drive back home. Because one of the major non-aeronautical revenue streams for airports comes from parking fees, this could have an outsized effect on the airport business model.
“When you think of an airport environment today, the first impression is a big parking garage. In the age of autonomous vehicles, that space is going to go away,” says Osbaugh. “What does that space become? A lot of airports are terrified now—if that goes away, what’s going to be the backfill?”
When the parking structure is not longer needed, airports will have a large chunk of real estate that could be turned into something else. For Osbaugh, that’s an urban design question. “What makes the land desirable, to be around an airport?” he says. “I think we have to figure out some way to make the land viable commercially.”
That could mean turning it into a hotel or a conference center. “All the terminals, they want a plan for where they can put the hotel in the future,” says Curt Fentress, the principal of Fentress Architects, which has built airports and terminals for Los Angeles, Denver, and Seattle, to name a few.
[Photos: Erez Attias/Unsplash/Kirill Zakharov/Unsplash]
A Fuzzy Roadmap Ahead
All of these predictions imagine a future in which self-driving cars are fully integrated into our global infrastructure. The reality is that the shift will be much more incremental. In this hybrid situation, the airline industry, never one to embrace change, will struggle to adjust to the new paradigm, and passengers will no doubt get caught in the middle.
“I think the airlines are really happy with the status quo—lots of insular revenue from bag fees, and more travelers coming online,” Liddell says. “That’s a recipe for disruption.”
Katharine Schwab is an associate editor based in New York who covers technology, design, and culture. Email her at kschwab@fastcompany.com and sign up for her newsletter here: https://tinyletter.com/schwabability
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Kris Barras Band
Kris Barras Band and the Jack J Hutchinson Band rock the Foxlowe
The Kris Barras Band and the Jack J Hutchinson Band rocked a sold out, hot and sweaty Foxlowe Arts Centre last night.
The Jack J Hutchinson Band have supported the mighty Kris Barras Band on their Winter 2019 UK tour, throughout January and February.
Jack J Hutchinson is a British blues rock guitarist, based in London. The Jack J Hutchinson Band features: Jack J Hutchinson (vocals and guitar), Felipe Amorim (drums) and Lazarus Michaelides (bass).
The band, along with Stuart Moir and Alberto Manuzzi, are working on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed album ‘Paint No Fiction’. The record, with artwork designed by long time collaborator Aaron Gardner, is scheduled for release in the summer. Hutchinson has stated: “Most of the material has come together whilst on the road over the last 10 months or so. Whereas my previous record was written mainly at home with an acoustic guitar, a lot of the new songs came together in sound checks and in hotel rooms jamming on my electric. So, unsurprisingly, it feels like a much heavier album with a lot of movement.”
Some of that new material was played during the set last night, along with tracks from his critically acclaimed album ‘Paint No Fiction’ and a frenetic cover of ‘Oh Well, Part 1’ by Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, and was well-recieved by the enthuiastic 250+ sell-out crowd of blues, southern rock and classic rock fans.
The Kris Barras Band followed the Jack J Hutchinson Band, and played a trademark blistering set that featured classic rock and heavy blues guitar and “soul-wrenching melodies“, along with bravura displays of Jimi Hendrix-esque showmanship (including playing the guitar behind his head, and with his teeth) mixed with a swirling Hammond organ and keyboard sound, pounding drums and heavy bass.
The set featured ‘Watching Over Me’, a song written for his late father who had inspired him to pick up the guitar when he was 6. As a musician himself, he had played bass in Kris’s band. Kris’ father lost his battle with cancer a few years ago. The spoken introduction to the song and the emotional delivery was a touching tribute and touched everyone in the audience I’m sure.
The Kris Barras Band members are: Kris Barras – Lead vocals/guitar, Josiah J Manning – keys, Elliott Blacker – bass, and Will Beavis – drums.
From the Kris Barras Band website bio page:
“Inspired by his father at the early age of only Six years-old, Kris was already making an appearance on stage before turning Ten. He has since gone on to spend more than twenty years thrilling audiences throughout the globe playing live.
“The band have appeared at major festivals throughout the UK and Europe. These include Ramblin’ Man Fair (UK), Rawa Blues Festival (Poland) and Bliuzo Naktys (Lithuania). 2017 saw the band complete two very successful tours in both the UK and Europe with 2018 lining up much more of the same.
“In April 2018, it was announced that Kris would become the new frontman for USA super-group, Supersonic Blues Machine.The band feature’s legendary artists such as ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather (Toto), Eric Gales, Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule) and Walter Trout.
“Kris was nominated for ‘Blues Guitarist of the Year 2017’ by Total Guitar magazine and voted into the Top 15 Blues Guitarists in the World by Music Radar.
“‘The Divine and Dirty’ album was released in March 2018 and went in straight at number one in both the Amazon and iTunes Blues charts as well as Number 3 in the Official UK Blues/Jazz Charts, where it remained in the top 30 for 12 weeks. The album also reached the UK top 40 on Amazon for all music; the only blues-based band in that chart at the time.”
Posted in Music, NewsTagged Blues, Jack J Hutchinson, Jack J Hutchinson Band, Kris Barras, Kris Barras Band, Leek Blues and Americana Festival, Rock
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Readers' Poll: The Best American Rock Band Ever — Steely Dan Vs. Heart
By Guitar World Staff 2015-09-26T13:38:22Z Feature
When Labor Day came and went earlier this month, it reminded us of the American labor movement and the contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of the good ol' U.S. of A.
However, since we're Guitar World people, we couldn't help but apply those sentiments to music and the American people who made and make it—bands!
This, in turn, led to thoughts and theories about the greatest American band of all time, which led us to our latest readers' poll—the Best American Rock Band Ever! Yes, the gangs from Guitar World and Sweetwater want to get GW readers—you people!—involved as we attempt to crown the Best American Rock Band Ever!
Although we had thousands of bands to choose from, we decided to narrow things down to 32, which is perfect for a month's worth of intense—and fun (it's supposed to be fun, people!) matchups. All the bands were carefully selected by Guitar World's editorial staff.
Note that this poll includes current bands and bands that disappeared into the woodwork years ago. Also, if you're wondering why the Jimi Hendrix Experience aren't on this list, they weren't an American band. Hendrix was American, but he's not a band. Band of Gypsys were American, but they simply didn't make the cut based on the music released under the "Band of Gypsys" moniker. It's one of many tough sacrifices we had to make along the way. Speaking of which, be sure to read "How the Bracket Was Compiled" at the bottom of this story.
Anyway, here are our 32 American bands, which are presented in alphabetical order. You also can check out the entire 32-band bracket below.
Aerosmith, Alice In Chains, the Allman Brothers Band, the Beach Boys, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Doors, Eagles, Foo Fighters, Grateful Dead, Green Day, Guns N' Roses, Heart, Kiss, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Metallica, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age, Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M., Soundgarden, Steely Dan, Steve Miller Band, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Styx, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Van Halen, the White Stripes and ZZ Top.
Enjoy our Best American Rock Band Ever Poll, which is sponsored by Sweetwater!
Today's Matchup
Perhaps the epitome of the slickness of late Seventies West Coast rock, Steely Dan made a career out of making the intricate and complex sound easy. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen rounded up the absolute best session musicians on the planet, and with them crafted jazz-inflected rock that was as smooth as silk. Love them or hate them, you have to admire the craftsmanship behind their music. It’s obvious that every riff, every drum hit, every track of vocals, was labored over meticulously. Music can never be truly perfect, but Becker and Fagen did their absolute best to make it perfect.
Merging the melodies of folk rock with the attitude of hard rock, Heart is one of America’s most endearing, and yet perennially underrated bands. Led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart has sold more than 35 million records worldwide and 22.5 million in the U.S. alone. Finding their first success in the late Seventies with hits like “Barracuda,” Heart embraced harder rock in the mid-Eighties, to incredible effect. Their self-titled 1985 album spawned four top-10 hits and established the band as a rock mainstay.
The polls are closed. Heart will be advancing into the next round. Check out today's matchup at GuitarWorld.com.
Behold the Latest Bracket!
Sweetwater Poll
How the Bracket Was Compiled
Here's how the bracket was—very unscientifically—compiled.
We drew the artists' names out of a hat (It was, in fact, a smelly Quebec Nordiques baseball cap) to help us create our bracket, which is available for your viewing pleasure below. Obviously, none of these of bands are ranked or come from a previously compiled list, so we chose purely random matchups to have as little impact as possible on the final outcome. We're actually pretty pleased with the way the bracket turned out.
Remember that, as with any poll, genre might occasionally clash against genre, so you'll just need to decide which artist has (or has had) the most to offer within his/their genre, perhaps which one has or had more natural talent or technical skill, which one had the biggest influence on other live acts, etc.
As always, you can vote only once per matchup (once per device, that is), and we'll be posting match-ups pretty much every day of the month, sometimes more than once per day, just to give you an early warning.
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Upgrades to Panama’s regulatory environment and power system management are critical to achieving the renewable energy goals set out in the country’s National Energy Plan, per a Renewables Readiness Assessment Panama report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report was launched at high-level event in Panama City today and presented to the country’s Secretary of Energy, Dr. Victor Urrutia.
A central recommendation of the report calls for amendments to the country’s regulation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for variable renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. Currently, these renewable energy technologies are attributed a value of zero ‘firm capacity’ – the actual amount of energy that a power plant can guarantee to make available under maximum operating conditions – while thermal power plants and hydropower facilities are rewarded with far higher firm capacity values. This makes solar and wind less competitive in Panama’s wholesale electricity market, and can disincentivise investment.
“Enabling policies and attractive regulatory frameworks can drive renewable energy deployment, which in turn can boost low-carbon economic growth and enhance energy security,” said IRENA Director-General Adnan Z. Amin. “Panama’s abundant renewable energy resource potential offers the country an opportunity to cost-effectively meet its long-term energy needs and underpin its transition to sustainable energy future.”
Panama’s National Energy Plan is a roadmap that seeks to increase the share of renewables in the power system to 70 per cent by 2050. By the end of 2016, wind and solar power capacity had reached 270 megawatts (MW) and 90 MW respectively.
“Panama can set a strong example for the Central American region by utilising our potential to generate 70 per cent of our electricity from hydropower, wind and solar resources,” said Dr. Victor Urrutia, Secretary for Energy for Panama. “IRENA’s support through this RRA process will facilitate the realisation of our long-term ambition.
“In addition to the moral and ideological imperative, we also have an enormous interest and commitment to renewable energy,” continued Secretary Urrutia, “renewables are no longer an alternative option but instead offer a clear path to the future.”
Increased shares of solar and wind will also require significant flexibility mechanisms in Panama’s evolving electricity network. Combined with updated power system planning and operational practices, these measures can help ensure the reliable integration of variable renewable energy in a cost-effective manner, the report suggests.
The development of a domestic renewable energy workforce is also key to the success of Panama’s renewable energy programme and can bolster the growing solar PV and wind energy markets in the country. The report recommends an examination of the current national workforce in the field of renewables, compared with projected future needs in order to help inform modifications to domestic education and training programmes.
View and download the report here.
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Otters owner hit with $4.5M lawsuit
By Ed Palattellaed.palattella@timesnews.comand Victor Fernandesvictor.fernandes@timesnews.com
Nov 13, 2014 at 12:01 AM Nov 14, 2014 at 11:47 AM
A $4.5 million federal lawsuit against the owner of the Erie Otters has put him in court as he tries to sell the junior league hockey team.
The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Erie, claims the owner, Sherry Bassin, failed to carry out a 2011 deal to sell the Otters to a subsidiary of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers, which would have moved the team to Hamilton, Ontario.
The Oilers would have paid Bassin at least $6.9 million had the deal gone through, according to court records.
The Oilers' subsidiary, Ontario Major Junior Hockey Corp., is claiming it loaned Bassin $4.2 million in advance of the sale, but that Bassin never completed his part of the deal, including getting the Ontario Hockey League's approval.
Bassin, according to the suit, failed to repay the money on his own and failed to sell the team to another group -- a sale that would have given him the capital to repay the Oilers, according to court records. The suit said the deadline for that sale was Dec. 26, 2013.
The Oilers want a judge to order Bassin's company, Bassin Hockey Inc., to repay the $4.2 million, plus $233,000 in interest and $70,000 in attorneys' fees, for a total of $4.5 million.
The Oilers will have no comment on the suit, filed Tuesday, because it is active, said Tim Shipton, vice president of communications for the Oilers Entertainment Group, which he said is the parent company of Ontario Major Junior Hockey Corp.
Bassin, 75, declined to comment on the suit, but said he does not expect it to affect the sale of the Otters, which he relocated to Erie in 1996 from Niagara Falls, Ontario. Bassin has said he is negotiating with two prospective buyers, including an Erie group, but has declined to provide details.
The suit does not indicate whether the other current prospective buyer is the Oilers. But the suit includes a copy of an agreement that shows the Oilers, through Ontario Major Junior Hockey Corp., on Dec. 29, 2011, signed a deal with Bassin to loan him money and eventually buy the Otters and move the team to Hamilton.
The agreement and other court records do not specify a final sale price, but show Bassin would have received at least $6.9 million. That includes an additional $2.75 million the Oilers would have paid him once he received the OHL's approval and once the team had negotiated a lease with Hamilton's Copps Coliseum.
Bassin has repeatedly denied that he is moving the Otters out of Erie. In a November 2011 interview, however, he said whether the Otters remain in Erie partly "depends if I'm the owner."
The Otters in March signed a five-year lease that keeps the team in Erie, where they play at Erie Insurance Arena, through the 2018-19 season. The Otters would have to pay the Erie County Convention Center Authority $76,000 to $50,000 to break the lease, depending on what year it occurred, said Casey Wells, the authority's executive director.
In 2011, when Bassin reached the deal with the Oilers, the Otters' financial struggles were acute, according to the suit. At that time, it said, Bassin's ownership company and the Otters "were unable to meet their financial obligations."
Bassin signed the agreement in the middle of the Otters' worst season. The team in 2011-12 set franchise lows in attendance, with 2,885 fans per game, and wins, with 10.
The Oilers, the suit said, agreed to loan Bassin money to "acquire all outstanding ownership interests" in the Otters and "to pay certain debts" of the team. In exchange, according to the 2011 deal, Bassin agreed to sell the Otters to the Oilers or repay the loans, either himself or through another sale.
The Oilers advanced Bassin $3.5 million, and gave him the balance of the $4.2 million in a series of five loans, the last of which, for $255,128, he received on May 14, 2013, according to the suit.
The five loans were for the Otters' operating expenses, according to court records.
Bassin, the suit said, failed to meet a final deadline of June 30, 2013, to arrange to sell the team to the Oilers -- a sale that would have triggered the second advance, for $2.75 million. The Oilers did not pay that advance, and on June 30, 2013, started demanding repayment of the other loans, according to court records.
The Oilers have asked a judge to order a $4.5 million judgment against Bassin's business. A judgment would let the Oilers collect from Bassin, whose major asset, barring a sale, would still be the Otters.
The dispute, if it continues, will play out at the federal courthouse as the Otters are on the rebound.
They are coming off one of their best seasons in 2013-14, when they set the franchise's attendance record, with 4,429 fans per game, and reached the OHL's Western Conference Finals. The Otters' 16-1-0-1 record so far this season leads the league.
ED PALATTELLA can be reached at 870-1813 or by e-mail. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/ETNpalattella.
VICTOR FERNANDES can be reached at 870-1716 or by e-mail. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/ETNfernandes.
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Doris A. Kaelin
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Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights
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J.D., Santa Clara University, 1992, Environmental Law Society, Vice President
B.S., San Jose State University, 1987, with great distinction, Criminal Justice Administration
Hon. James R. Grube (Ret.), United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of California
Super Lawyers® distinction in Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights (2014-2018, Law & Politics)
Top Women Attorneys in Northern California, San Francisco Magazine (2014)
Doris A. Kaelin is a partner in the Business Transactions and Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights practice groups at the San Francisco office of Gordon & Rees. Ms. Kaelin has nearly 20 years of experience in the areas of bankruptcy, business reorganization, and debtors’ and creditors’ rights. In addition to representing bankruptcy trustees and debtors and creditors in bankruptcy, she also represents companies in the wind down and dissolution of businesses, and assignees in assignments for the benefit of creditors.
Ms. Kaelin has also been appointed by the Office of the United States Trustee, a branch of the United States Department of Justice, as a bankruptcy trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.
Ms. Kaelin has been involved in over 40 bankruptcy and out of court asset sale transactions. She has advised debtors, assignees and other fiduciaries on contract, lease and other claim disputes, and in most instances reaching settlement without the necessity of litigation. With a practice based in Silicon Valley, her representations have included many technology companies, as well as businesses in the retail sector.
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California Bankruptcy Forum, Co-Producer, 2013 California Bankruptcy Forum, Annual Conference
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Northern District of California Bench-Bar Liaison Committee, 2003-2005, sub-committee for the development of model sale order and guidelines
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Jonathan Lippman: A Crusader for the Poor and Drug-Addicted
New York's top judge is the brain behind many ideas that have upended the court system nationwide including legal aid for the poor, drug courts and foreclosure protections.
by Liz Farmer | September 2014
Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman in his Manhattan office Todd Pitt
Jonathan Lippman has spent more than four decades working in New York’s state courts. For much of that time, he has been a sort of inside agitator, not only hearing cases and managing workloads but also pressing to change the way the whole court system functions. Now, as the state’s chief judge, Lippman is as much a crusader as ever.
These days, the 69-year-old is crusading to get legal representation for those who can’t afford it. The federal Constitution guarantees criminal defendants access to a lawyer, but not for litigants in civil cases. Each year thousands of New Yorkers suffer the experience of showing up in court for a civil case and having no counsel to turn to. Most of these people are poor. They typically face threats such as eviction, the denial of parental custody or the loss of government benefits such as disability pay. Many times, they are being sued by a collection agency over a debt they didn’t know they had. New York City’s Legal Aid Society turns away three out of four people who come seeking help in civil matters because the nonprofit doesn’t have the money or staffing to represent them.
It’s not just a New York problem. The nation’s courts are loaded with civil litigants who can’t afford lawyers. New York differs from most other states only in the sheer number of its unrepresented -- and in the steps it has taken to deal with the situation.
Can't Afford Bail? In One State, That Doesn't Matter Anymore. Right to an Attorney? Not Always in Some States New York's Top Judge Calls for Grand Jury Reform in Police Shootings Holder Backs Lawsuit vs. New York's Legal Aid for Poor Ferguson Announces Changes to Improve Courts and Police
During his five years as chief judge, Lippman has argued that legal services for the poor are actually a money saver for the state because they cut down on the delays that uninformed participants force into the system. A task force he established has asserted that for every $1 invested in legal services for the poor, $5 is returned to the state. But Lippman has taken more forceful action than that. Most recently, he has induced the New York court system to require that starting next year, law students must log 50 hours of supervised pro bono work before being admitted to the state bar.
The move has caught the attention of other states. Since Lippman proposed the rule in 2012, courts in California, Montana and New Jersey have recommended the same requirement. This past March, the American Bar Association took a step toward recommending that Lippman’s rule be an aspirational standard for the nation’s law schools.
Other states have come up with their own strategies to close the access-to-justice gap. Texas’ chief justice has negotiated higher payments into the fund that pays for that state’s legal service providers. Washington state has approved a new category of “low-bono” legal technicians to help needy civil litigants. “Without that really kind of bold leadership from Lippman,” says Nebraska Chief Justice Michael Heavican, who heads the Conference of Chief Justices, “the rest of us would not have the courage to try the things we’re thinking about trying.”
Several years ago, the Conference of Chief Justices issued a resolution calling on every state to have an “access to justice commission.” In 2012, the conference recommended that in-house counsels at businesses and corporations be allowed to work pro bono, even if they are not licensed as lawyers in the state where they are employed. Eight states (including New York) have enacted a mandatory reporting requirement for pro bono service, which has resulted in an increase of donated hours.
These are exactly the things Lippman wants to see. In his view, “being a little bit of a provocateur is a good thing for the judiciary.” His approach to an institution bound by precedent is that the judiciary should go beyond simply deciding cases fairly. It should be an incubator for ideas that make the system function better for everyone using it. And it should work to make courts open and navigable for citizens of every income level.
In the mid-1990s, under the direction of then-Chief Judge Judith Kaye, some New York City courts began a pilot program that created specialized courts to address the growing drug problem. This was at the height of the war on drugs, and the city’s courts and prisons were being overrun with offenders. Kaye directed Lippman, who was then deputy chief administrative judge, to develop a program that offered treatment rather than jail for many drug offenders. It was the beginning of what today are commonly known as drug courts, the first of New York’s so-called problem-solving courts.
At the same time, Lippman helped establish the Center for Court Innovation, a research and development arm for the state’s courts. The center’s first push was for additional problem-solving courts to address other issues besides drugs. These courts, which are typically one or two dedicated courtrooms in a courthouse, are now commonplace throughout the country. They handle cases that deal with mental illness, domestic violence and veterans’ welfare, among other issues. The focus is on outcomes -- reducing incarceration and increasing the use of job training, counseling and rehabilitation.
Problem-solving courts have their detractors. Candace McCoy, a criminal justice professor at City University of New York, argues that judges are not trained therapists. Yet problem-solving courts cast them as social workers, doling out addiction treatment, mental health counseling or community service hours. Additionally, she says, the option of treatment or jail doesn’t leave most offenders with much of a choice. “The person is invited to plead guilty and go to treatment, and if you don’t plead guilty [and are convicted] you go to jail,” she says. “It’s coercive.”
But New York’s success in crime fighting is hard to ignore -- and the supporters of problem-solving courts say these courts have played a key role. The state’s overall crime rate and prison population have both dropped over the last decade, each by an impressive 15 percent. Although the nation’s crime rate has also dropped during the same period, that has not been true of its prison count.
The experience with problem-solving courts laid the foundation for what has become Lippman’s hallmark as chief judge: a determination to use creativity and experimentation as welcome tools in the judicial system. “That changed everything for me,” Lippman says. “I got the passion -- this whole idea of doing justice and pursuing justice on such a broad scale. It fascinated me.”
In Lippman’s view, “being a little bit of a provocateur is a good thing for the judiciary.” (Todd Pitt)
Lippman was a court administrator for nearly two decades before he became a senior judge, and his early experience has given him a reputation as a master negotiator. By the time he was appointed chief judge in 2009, the phrase “you’ve been Lippmanized” had become commonplace at the Court of Appeals in Albany. “He just had this ability to persuade you to the rightness of a particular idea,” says Cameron Moxley, one of his former law clerks. “When you were going into a conversation on the other side, you’d leave the conversation thinking, ‘How could I have ever thought otherwise?’”
As chief judge, Lippman has found his administrative experience helpful in furthering his judicial reform agenda. The mandatory pro bono rule for new lawyers overcame initial skepticism after a committee worked with law schools to explain how the rule would be implemented. Other initiatives have been put in place with surprisingly little opposition. Those include a plan Lippman came up with early in his chief judge tenure, to create a task force on wrongful convictions that would examine cases decided incorrectly in the state and look at what the implications might be for criminal justice policy. Unlike in other states, the Wrongful Conviction Task Force is a permanent feature of New York’s judicial system. It collects, processes and shares data on wrongful convictions.
In civil matters, Lippman has pushed through or advocated a number of changes aimed at benefiting consumers. New foreclosure rules, passed after the housing collapse of 2008, require banks in their initial filing to include a certificate declaring a reasonable basis for the foreclosure. They also shorten the number of days banks have to prove they notified the homeowner from 120 days to 20. This year Lippman changed the rules in consumer debt cases as well. It is harder for debt collectors to win default judgments because, for example, collectors must now submit documents detailing the chain of debt ownership. And to solve the common problem of consumers who are unaware they are being sued, collectors have to give the court a stamped envelope with the consumer’s address. The court then sends out notice of the suit.
Borrowing from other courts is also a Lippman tactic. This year, in a further effort to deal with the problem of legal representation for the poor, New York City launched a pilot program for indigent litigants modeled after the United Kingdom’s Citizens Advice Bureau. So-called “court navigators,” trained non-lawyer volunteers, are helping unrepresented residents in Brooklyn Housing Court and in certain consumer debt courts with filling out paperwork and accessing services they need. They may not address the court for the litigant but they can answer questions if asked by a judge.
Lippman has not reached the end of his list of reforms, but he is acutely aware of the fact that he will reach the state’s mandatory retirement age next year. He says the deadline is merely a reason to work harder. “My job is not to sit around and talk about things, my job is to take an idea and make it a reality,” he says. “You’ve got to be a leader -- you have to grab the pulpit and use it.”
Liz Farmer | lfarmer@governing.com | @LizFarmerTweets | Google+
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Opioid Lawsuit 'Oversimplifies the Problem,' Rules North Dakota Judge
by Tribune News Service | May 15, 2019 AT 11:55 AM
By Tess Williams
A lawsuit filed on behalf of North Dakota that aimed to hold big pharma accountable for the impact of the opioid epidemic has been dismissed by a Burleigh County District Court Judge.
The lawsuit, filed a year ago by North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, claimed Purdue Pharma L.P. spurred the opioid epidemic through "an aggressive and successful marketing campaign designed to persuade prescribers and patients that opioids can and should be used for chronic pain." The company exclusively produces opioids and created OxyContin.
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The state sought to recover fees associated with opioid abuse, which has skyrocketed in the last few decades. The opioid crisis will have lasting effects on medical services, law enforcement, corrections, workers' compensation, diversion programs, prosecution, probation, treatment and child welfare, the lawsuit said.
According to the lawsuit, doctors began more frequently prescribing opioids during the '90s after pharmaceutical companies falsely claimed the pain relievers were not addictive. The Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in 2017 to address widespread misuse and overdose deaths associated with the drugs.
About 130 people die daily across the nation from opioid-related drug overdoses, DHHS reports. In North Dakota, opioid overdose deaths increased from 11 in 2013 to 54 in 2016, the lawsuit said.
Burleigh County District Judge James Hill explained the reasons for dismissing the case in a 27-page order that said "Purdue has no control over its product after it is sold to distributors, then to pharmacies, and then prescribed to customers."
"The state's effort to hold one company to account for this entire, complex public health issue oversimplifies the problem," Hill wrote.
The lawsuit alleged Purdue violated the state's consumer fraud law through deceptive practices and unconscionable practices. In his decision, Hill said Purdue's marketing and promotion were allowed because the drugs were FDA approved and followed marketing procedures.
"The court's ruling in the area of consumer protection law has much broader implications than just this one significant case, potentially negatively affecting long-standing consumer protection law in North Dakota," Stenehjem said. "I am confident that the State has strong claims against these defendants, whose unconscionable actions demand they be held accountable, and there are well-reasoned arguments that support our position."
Stenehjem said in a statement he plans to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court because the ruling differs from decisions made about similar allegations across the country.
"We disagree with the Court's interpretation of the state's claims and applicable law in numerous key areas," he said.
Numerous states, cities, counties and Native American tribes also sued Purdue Pharma and other companies. Purdue reached a $270 million settlement in March with the state of Oklahoma and avoided a televised trial.
Lawsuits brought by the city of Grand Forks, Cass County and the Standing Rock Sioux tribe were transferred last month to a district court in northern Ohio, which is handling more 1,400 civil cases against pharmaceutical companies that produce and sell opioids. Those lawsuits appear to still be active.
(c)2019 the Grand Forks Herald (Grand Forks, N.D.)
Tribune News Service | @TribuneAgency
Jeffrey Epstein Registered As a Sex Offender in 2 States. In New Mexico, He Didn’t Have To.
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OPM Director Jeff Pon said he'll be more proactive than previous directors. OPM
OPM Director: Expect 'Full Court Press' for Civil Service Changes
In a call with reporters, Jeff Pon said he plans to ramp up use of his administrative authority in the coming months.
Erich Wagner
The head of the Office of Personnel Management said Monday that he plans to spend much of this year advocating on behalf of large-scale civil service reform, both through legislative proposals and administrative changes.
“Legislation is always the tougher lift, and we can do things through legislation, through executive orders and through agency-specific authorities and OPM-specific authorities, and I plan to push on all four,” OPM Director Jeff Pon said. “I know there are midterm elections and sometimes people get their attention elsewhere, but I’m making sure our staff at OPM have a full court press in the next six to seven months.”
During a conference call with reporters Monday morning, Pon laid out his vision for the future of the federal government’s human resources agency, stressing his desire to move HR practices to the digital space, as well as a plan to reassert long-dormant authorities available to his office.
“Although we have a lot of technology in the federal government, it’s not easy,” he said. “The expectation is very, very low for things to be mobile first or non-laptop based with PIV cards inserted . . . IT modernization is about making sure federal workers, citizens and job applicants can have an expectation of things working at a touch, versus calling, getting something on paper, or waiting three days for an ID or a password. Those are the things I’ve experienced coming back into government, and at best it’s unacceptable, and at worst, it’s also unacceptable.”
Pon echoed comments of OMB Deputy Director for Management Margaret Weichert, arguing that as the 40th anniversary of the signing of the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act approaches, it’s time to revisit federal hiring, performance management and compensation.
“Think about 40 years ago, how we were hiring and rewarding and doing all of those things,” Pon told reporters. “Things have changed. Technology has changed. Performance is not an individual sport anymore; it’s a team sport. Things are not jobs anymore, they’re projects. We have certain outdated things that we need to take a look at.”
Pon did not elaborate on what the administration’s civil service reform legislation might look like when introduced, but he said he would be much more proactive than previous OPM directors, who he said “nibbled around the edges” of civil service issues.
“I want to make sure OPM is responsive to the federal community, and we’re turning over a new leaf, making sure agencies have more flexibilities, and if I can’t do it at an agency level then I’ll do it at an occupational level,” he said. “That’s an authority of the director, it doesn’t need any legislation. I can implement a specialty pay with 90 days’ notice and two hearings and it would go into effect.”
The OPM director said he plans to work with federal employee unions on development of new personnel and compensation systems, and he bemoaned benchmarking employee pay using data systems based on “how we did things in the 1970s.” While federal employee groups typically point to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which suggest feds are underpaid compared to their private sector counterparts, Republicans often cite Congressional Budget Office studies that suggest the opposite.
“I hope that I could provide unions with the data required for an intelligent conversation about the comparisons of different practices, different pay and different total reward systems, and then we could have a dialogue using the same data,” Pon said. “What happens in this town from time to time is that everybody chooses their own data and then makes an argument. I’d like to actually have all of the data there is that’s available, and if I’m missing something, we can try to include that too.”
Pon acknowledged that tackling civil service reform in Congress is a daunting task, particularly during an election year, but he said it’s a goal worth pursuing.
“Do I anticipate everything to work and go through? No,” he said. “I’ve already heard from some of my colleagues, ‘Maybe Pon is taking on too much, maybe he’s biting off too much.’ But I actually look at it a different way. I’m going to ask, and the worst they can say is, ‘No.’ But we will ask, and we will need to be brave about our leadership here at OPM.”
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U.S. Transportation Secretary: No Federal Regs on Self-Driving Cars — For Now
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx told reporters last week that he plans on giving guidance on how his department will approach autonomous vehicles, but isn't working on plans to regulate them.
by News Staff / January 11, 2016
A driver sits behind the wheel of a Delphi autonomous vehicle as it makes a journey across the U.S. in 2015. Delphi
Amid a flurry of news about self-driving cars surrounding the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week, the U.S. Transportation Secretary told reporters that his department doesn’t plan on regulating autonomous vehicles — at least not right now.
The federal Department of Transportation isn’t currently working on any plans to introduce regulations for the testing or operation of self-driving cars, according to the Detroit News. For now, the department is focusing on other areas tangentially related to autonomous vehicles (AVs): its proposal to require all new cars to have vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure connection capability, as well as its Smart City Challenge that promises $50 million to whichever city wins over the department with a vision for high-tech traffic system projects.
While the department holds off on AV regulations, a schism continues to divide those working on bringing self-driving cars to market. Many wish to see cars that are capable of driving themselves with or without a human capable of taking over, while others want cars that drive themselves but have a human at the wheel as a failsafe at the very least.
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The latter attitude gained a big supporter in December when the California Department of Motor Vehicles proposed regulations that would require, at least for the near future, a licensed driver to be ready to take over for a car driving in autonomous mode. Google, which has been working on AV prototypes without steering wheels, pushed back immediately against the proposal, while California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom painted the move as one that would stifle innovation in the automotive industry in the state.
“These latest draft regulations may prove too onerous, create road blocks to innovation, and may ultimately drive the development of this promising industry to other states,” Newsom said in a statement. “Although the DMV is already a year behind schedule, I look forward to intensified dialogue between the state, manufacturers, and the public to improve the regulations. We must guard against unreasonably holding back California from doing what it does best — inventing the future.”
Meanwhile, states like Texas — where Google has begun testing its AVs — remain silent on regulating the vehicles. Other states, like Michigan, have passed laws and adopted regulations vaguer than California’s.
While the U.S. Department of Transportation doesn’t plan on entering the fray right now, Foxx did say that it might pursue such regulations in the future. Specifically, he told re/code, his department is working on guidance right now that will let states know how the department intends to approach automated vehicle technology. He said he expects to make an announcement on that front within weeks.
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DAVID SINCLAIR AND KEITH BENNETT
David Sinclair (2018 BC Music Hall of Hame Inductee)
Growing up in Vancouver, David was first was exposed to the world of professional music at the age of twelve. As a teenager, he was part of many bands and played locally regularly, moving from one playing situation to another, refining his guitar skills and performance. At the expense of his academic courses at the University of British Columbia's School of Music (Canada), he would often spend hours in the music library listening to a wide variety of guitar music from delta blues, to Django and to classical. During that period he was also introduced to the recording studio namely, "Vancouver Recording" (with legendary Vancouver engineer/producer Robin Spurgin), one of the very few pro studios in town at the time, which he frequented for days at a time, observing sessions and doing everything and anything he could to gain "studio" experience.
By the age of 18, he was already a professional musician performing 5 to 6 nights a week in some of Vancouver's notorious 'East -end' cabarets, and appeared regularly as a feature vocalist on CBC TV's 'Let's Go' and 'Where it's At' series. He also performed as a solo acoustic artist at coffeehouses and toured B.C. as opening act for 'The Poppy Family'. Over the next few years he released his first solo album, Take My Hand, and helped form the successful Vancouver group "Sunshyne" which included the late Bruce Fairbairn (producer for Aerosmith etc), Jim Vallance (songwriter with Bryan Adams and Ozzy Osborne) and jazz flautist/saxophonist Tom Keenleyside. Sinclair left "Sunshyne" after a few years to tour with a succession of major Canadian artists. Meanwhile, "Sunshyne" was transformed into "Prism", and David played some guitar on their first 3 albums.
As well as becoming a top-call studio player, doing a myriad of jingles, TV shows, films and records, he started working with arranger/composer/studio musician Bob Buckley, with whom he would form the bands 'Straight Lines' and 'Body Electric'. "Straight Lines" climbed the radio charts with Roanne, Heads are gonna roll, Letting Go (Juno nominee-best songwriters, top 10 across Canada, Billboard pick), to name a few. Body Electric's "Do You Think They Can Tell" was given an "Outstanding Airplay" award in 1984. As well as their own shows, these bands toured with top National and International artists such as Corey Hart, Joan Armatrading, Loverboy, and Parachute Club, to name a few.
From 1992 to 1995, David toured with k.d. lang, and joined Sarah McLachlan's band from 1993 to 2003, touring extensively in North America, Europe, and Japan and appearing (with both artists) on shows including Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Arsenio Hall, Saturday Night Live, Larry Sanders, Good Morning America, Rosie O'Donnell, MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, The Grammy Awards Show, and the Juno Awards.
As a studio guitarist, he has worked with many Canadian artists including Sarah McLachlan, Michael Buble, Daniel Powter, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Bryan Adams, Amy Sky, Rita MacNeil, Paul Janz, Valdy, Susan Jacks, Terry Jacks, Barry Greenfield, Prism, Irish Rovers, Matthew Lien, Gary Fjellgaard and many more. He has played on and composed music for many TV series and films, appeared on numerous occasions with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and a variety of musical theatre productions.
He currently performs with the David Sinclair & Keith Bennett duo; Holly Arntzen & Kevin Wright (aka The Wilds), Jane Mortifee, Susan Jacks, Melanie Dekker, Kent Fiddy & David Sinclair duo,, and many more. He has two instrumental acoustic guitar CDs, Acoustic Christmas, which received top 5 all-time Christmas Favorites ratings in the Vancouver Province, and has been included in compilations and several TV scores, and No Words, a collection of originals and arrangements of traditional Celtic pieces. Other releases include David Sinclair & Keith Bennett 'Alchemy' (2012) and 'TWO' (2018) , featuring acoustic guitar and harmonica, instrumental and vocal; Kent Fiddy & David Sinclair- 'The Way It Oughta Be', a collaboration with songwriter Kent Fiddy; the re-release on CD of his first solo recording , 'Take My Hand' on Regenerator Records, 'Strange Paradise' (2015), a mix of original instrumental and vocal tunes, and 'Grandma's Shoes' (2018) by Christine Domeij Sinclair and David Sinclair.
Keith Bennett
North Vancouver's Keith Bennett is a veteran musician who performs and teaches worldwide. Best known for his mastery of the harmonica, he is also an accomplished guitarist and singer. Keith's melodious harmonica playing has been featured with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and on over 200 CDs & soundtracks for film and television. For eight years, he was featured as the "Harmonica Man" at NHL Vancouver Canuks’ home games. Keith performed as Elwood of the 15-piece Blues Brothers Revue. He had a starring role in the production of Carol King's Tapestry at the Arts Club Theater of Vancouver that ran for a record 189 shows.
Keith has produced many CD's, including “Tin Sandwich” featuring his original music with a jazz, Latin, blues genre. He recently released his latest CD's, “Archives of Soul” and “Jumpin’ At The Yale”. He has performed prestigious festivals world wide including a performance with Roger Hodson of Supertramp.
Keith can work in a variety of formats from solo to a quintet. He has played many corporate events plus is a regular feature performer at The Yale, Vancouver’s premier Blues bar. His soulful music always creates a great atmosphere for any event.... playing “Take the Long Way Home” at the Calgary Stampede with Roger Hodgson of Supertramp.
… performing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
... belting out blues tunes at Vancouver Canucks games
… playing the character Elwood of the “Blues Brothers Revue”, or starring in the Arts Club Theater musical “Tapestry”
… recording tracks on hundreds of albums and soundtracks for film and television
Keith is sponsored by Hohner Inc., USA.
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(1) (except in relation to an ICVC and except for the purposes of SYSC 12 (Group risk systems and controls requirement) and LR) as defined in section 421 of the Act (Group) (in relation to a person ("A")) A and any person who is:
(a) a parent undertaking of A;
(b) a subsidiary undertaking of A;
(c) a subsidiary undertaking of a parent undertaking of A;
(d) a parent undertaking of a subsidiary undertaking of A;
(e) an undertaking in which A or an undertaking in (a) to (d) has a participating interest;
(f) if A or an undertaking in (a) or (d) is a building society, an associated undertaking of that building society;
(g) if A or an undertaking in (a) or (d) is an incorporated friendly society, a body corporate of which that friendly society has joint control (as defined in section 13(9)(c) or (cc) of the Friendly Societies Act 1992); in this definition:
(i) "participating interest" has the same meaning as in:
(A) Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 or Part VIII of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, where these provisions are applicable; or
(B) paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 10 to the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/410) where applicable; or
(C) paragraph 8 of Schedule 7 to the Small Companies and Groups (Accounts and Directors' Report) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/409) where applicable; or
(D) paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 to the Large and Medium-sized Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1913) where applicable; or
(E) paragraph 8 of Schedule 5 to the Small Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1912) where applicable;
In (A) to (E), the meaning also includes an interest held by an individual which would be a participating interest for the purposes of those provisions if he were an undertaking.
(ii) "associated undertaking" has the meaning given in section 119(1) of the Building Societies Act 1986.
(2) (in relation to an ICVC) a group as in (1) but (in SYSC) including also the ICVC's authorised corporate director (if any). (see also immediate group)
(3) (for the purposes of SYSC 12 (Group risk systems and controls requirement), SYSC 20 (Reverse stress testing) and GENPRU 1.2 (Adequacy of financial resources) as applicable to a BIPRU firm and in relation to a person "A")) A and any person:
(a) who falls into (1);
(b) who is a member of the same financial conglomerate as A;
(c) who has a consolidation Article 12(1) relationship with A;
(d) who has a consolidation Article 12(1) relationship with any person in (3)(a);
(e) who is a subsidiary undertaking of a person in (3)(c) or (3)(d); or
(f) whose omission from an assessment of the risks to A of A's connection to any person coming within (3)(a)-(3)(e) or an assessment of the financial resources available to such persons would be misleading.
(3A) (for the purposes of SYSC 12 (Group risk systems and controls requirement) and SYSC 20 (Reverse stress testing), as applicable to an IFPRU investment firm and IFPRU) and in relation to a person "A"), A and any person:
(d) who has a consolidation Article 12(1) relationship with any person in (a);
(e) who is a subsidiary of a person in (c) or (d);
(f) whose omission from an assessment of the risks to A of A's connection to any person coming within (a) to (e) or an assessment of the financial resources available to such persons would be misleading.
61 (3B) (for the purposes of SYSC 12 (Group risk systems and controls requirement), as applicable to a firm to which the dual-regulated firms Remuneration Code applies and in relation to a person “A”), A and any person:
(a) who falls into (1);
(b) who is a member of the same financial conglomerate as A;
(c) who has a consolidation Article 12(1) relationship with A;
(d) who has a consolidation Article 12(1) relationship with any person in (a);
(e) who is a subsidiary of a person in (c) or (d); or
(f) whose omission from an assessment of the risks to A of A’s connection to any person coming within (a) to (e) or an assessment of the financial resources available to such persons would be misleading.
(4) (in LR):
(a) (except in 505050 LR 6.4.3G, LR 6.5.3G, LR 6.14.3R, LR 6.14.4G63, LR 8.7.8R (10) 50, LR 14.2.2 R , LR 14.2.3A G, LR 18.2.8 R and LR 18.2.9A G ) an issuer and its subsidiary undertakings (if any); and
(b)50( in LR 6.4.3G, LR 6.5.3G, LR 6.14.3R, LR 6.14.4G63, 5050 LR 8.7.8R (10) 50,LR 14.2.2 R, LR 14.2.3A G, LR 18.2.8 R and LR 18.2.9A G), as defined in section 421 of the Act.
(5) (in relation to a common platform firm) means the group of which that firm forms a part, consisting of a parent undertaking, its subsidiaries and the entities in which the parent undertaking or its subsidiaries hold a participation, as well as undertakings linked to each other by a relationship within the meaning of Article 12(1) of Directive 83/349/EEC on consolidated accounts.
(6) (in MCOB) a group of MCD creditors which are to be consolidated for the purposes of drawing up consolidated accounts, as defined in Directive 2013/34/EU on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings.54[Note: article 4(6) of the MCD]54
(6) (in relation to a Solvency II firm) a group of undertakings that:53
(a) consists of a participating undertaking, its subsidiary undertakings and the undertakings in which it holds a participation, as well as undertakings linked to each other by a consolidation Article 12(1) relationship; or53
(b) consists of a mutual-type group.53
(for the purposes of SYSC 12 (Group risk systems and controls requirement), as applicable to a firm to which the dual-regulated firms Remuneration Code applies and in relation to a person “A”), A and any person:58
(a) who falls into (1);58
(b) who is a member of the same financial conglomerate as A;58
(c) who has a consolidation Article 12(1) relationship with A;58
(d) who has a consolidation Article 12(1) relationship with any person in (a);58
(e) who is a subsidiary of a person in (c) or (d); or58
(f) whose omission from an assessment of the risks to A of A’s connection to any person coming within (a) to (e) or an assessment of the financial resources available to such persons would be misleading.58
[Note: article 2(5) of the MiFID implementing Directive and article 212(1)(c) of the Solvency II Directive53]
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What's In A Name: Jake Cassidy
Pools striker Jake Cassidy
J is for Journey
The journey to work is an interesting one in our car school with Scott Loach and Nicky Featherstone. It’s good to be fair, with quite a bit of banter going on. I think Loachy is probably the loudest, he’s always trying to fight people when he’s driving which probably isn’t the best idea. He’s also the worst driver of the three of us – I reckon we could drive in reverse and get home faster than when he’s behind the wheel. He’ll even admit he’s the worst driver, I think. I am usually just in the back, chilling out with a coffee and listening to Loachy talk about all sorts of nonsense.
A is for Airbus UK Broughton
I was playing for Llandudno Junction and the Welsh schools at the time and then I think the Welsh Premier League introduced a rule where you had to have a certain percentage of Under-21 players in your squad. Stu Roberts, who the gaffer knows, rang me and mentioned going on trial to Airbus where Craig Harrison was in charge at the time so I went and met him at Wrexham and signed for them there. I was only there for about six or seven pre-season games before I got a move to Wolves.
K is for Keeping It In The Family
Both me and the missus play football, she’s currently playing for Doncaster Belles as a midfielder. Hopefully our little boy can pick up something from us and follow in our football footsteps! He’s well in to it at the minute and if a ball is at his feet he’s naturally kicking it rather than picking it up. I think he might be left-footed from what we can see but I don’t know where that’s come because neither me nor the missus are left-footed. I’ll have to check what foot the postman kicks with!
E is for English Move
It was a bit mad really. I signed for Airbus and was expecting to start the season there because I was only a young kid and they had some really good players. Craig Harrison introduced me slowly but there were soon quite a few clubs interested and I went down and spent some time with Wolves. We played Telford in a friendly and I remember getting the ball on the halfway line and just running to score a goal. Their gaffer was there watching and he wanted to sign me straight away. One week I was in school in Wales and the next I was signing for Wolves so I think it took a couple of months to really sink in.
C is for Craig Harrison
He’s had a massive impact on my career. When I signed for Airbus he didn’t really know who I was because other people were involved but from Day One he was an intense character and he brought a lot out of me at a young age and gave me the platform to play against good teams.
A is for Ambitions
I think the ambition for everyone is to get promoted, first and foremost. On an individual basis, I just want to get better and keep on helping the team. I think we have the talent, we have good players and now we just need to push on.
S is for School Days
I was okay at school, to be fair. I guess I was a bit mischievous at times, but we all were weren’t we? I liked school though because I had a big group of friends and it was fun seeing them every day, and I was quite bright at school which helped. I would say my favourite subject was Design & Technology, I did like PE too but everyone says that, don’t they?
S is for School Team
Our team was a really good one to be honest, and we used to do quite well in the national competitions in Wales. That was despite the fact that the school I went to was more a rugby school – my group of friends were all good players so that helped us. I was always a striker really, although I did play in centre-midfield a few times too.
I is for Injury
It was an absolute nightmare to get my foot injury last season, to be honest. I felt like I got off to a half decent start but then got the niggle and it kept on getting worse so it was a kick in the teeth.
D is for Daddy
It’s the best feeling in the world being a dad. Everyone says it but he lights up your day, really. You can have had an awful day and come home in a bad mood but when you see his little face it’s brilliant. We called our little boy Alfie-J – we just wanted something a bit different without a middle name so my missus came up with quite a few random suggestions and in the end that’s what we settled on and I think he suits it now. I am a hands-on dad and spend a lot of time with him – he’s a bit of a daddy’s boy at the minute which suits me, until he starts whinging about something!
Y is for You’re Fired
I’m really in to The Apprentice. It’s something I kind of get sucked in to watching every year when it’s on. A few of us in the squad watch it and there were a couple of candidates in the most recent series who were right space cadets! I don’t think I would do very well on it – I wouldn’t have a chance!
Jake Cassidy
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Bird That Devours People!
It would seem that we are long overdue to re-open the legends told by Native Americans who arrived to this land, more than likely it would seem, finding a race of man already here.
Many of their legends portray these encounters from the Paiutes who spoke of red-haired giants at Lovelock Cave to the Lenni Lenape telling of beating a giant race and running their remaining members down the Mississippi. The Natives in Wisconsin tell of the mines being mined by the white-skinned people who were there prior to them.
Now, let's look at another legend passed down by the tribes of the Mississippi Valley.
From the very illuminating book Records of Ancient Races in the Mississippi Valley by William McAdams, Richard Ellsworth Call, 1887.
The Piasa Bird was created by the mysterious race of people known as the Moundbuilders of unknown American Aboriginal origins. The Piasa pictograph was on a high bluff above the City of Alton, on the Mississippi River.
John Russell, a professor at the local college, had gotten a story from the local Native Americans about the giant pictograph. Supposedly, high on the bluff where no human could reach, this giant pictogram was placed.
It was said by the local tribes that many thousands of moons ago, when the giant mastodons were still stomping around the lush green earth there, there existed a bird of such extreme dimensions that it could carry off a full-grown deer with his talons. It lived inside a cave. (reminds me of the "dino" bones from the cave - below)
After having a taste of human flesh, it continued to carry off the people and eat them. In desperation, the leader went away and fasted and thought for a time and came back with a solution. They were to put one of the own out there in the prairie in full view for the Piasa to come in and then they would shoot it down.
In memory of this event, the tribe cut the bird into the stone to never forget their losses and their victory.
Russell tells that in 1836, he climbed the bluffs to a cave. It was extremely hard to reach, but when he went inside, he found thousands and thousands of bones. The cave was 20-30 feet long and they dug 3-4 feet deep and still only found bones.
Blog author note **As an interesting aside, throughout that region and into Tennessee, caves were found filled with human bones that appeared to have been split lengthwise and marrow removed, showing cannibalism perhaps by ancient giant race, so the finding of so many bones in a cave might not have had a thing to do with a bird, but with giants**
Strip miners removed the rock face at one time and when officials decided to repaint the bird, they put it in a new location (reported as a few hundred yards away) and more stylized than the original.
Oddly, the actual supposed cave of this lair has yet to be found, though there are plenty of caves, but massive mining in the area has ruined much of what could have been entrances.
There is a constant and ongoing debate about John Russell's legend telling. Many believe it is exaggeration and romance, and downright fiction. It gets more murky when folks with commentary such as this one (below) suggest changing the very style of the bird.
Native Americana it is not, but the bluff monster has become such an integral part of the city's history and-folklore that it must be preserved. The creature should be painted anew on our bluffs, but I would strongly recommend that this latest representation be based on Marquette's 1673 description of the original "two painted monsters," a description that emphatically included no mention of wings. An excellent model for this new painting would be the figure depicted on a 1678 map titled "The Explorations of Louis Jolliet" that portrays a bizarre wingless creature somewhat resembling panther. John Dunphy
Blog author note: **As an interesting aside, I was very lucky to know someone who photographed an original drawing (above) made of the "monster." At the bottom of the art work is written ""Piasa Drawn by T.J. Ladd 1876 in Holt, Ill."**
(above: 1876 drawing on left - modern day rendition on right)
Making it even murkier yet, in the book "Records of Ancient Races in the Mississippi Valley," they speak of a drawing that came into their hands that resembled what early explorer, Marquette, had reported, "...a spirited pen and ink drawing 12 inches by 15 inches in size, and purporting to represent the ancient painting. It is inscribed `made by Wm Dennis, April 3d, 1825'" Apparently there are generations of different sketches that were made trying to preserve the mural.
It was reported that the Indians when they had firearms, would systematically shoot at the mural as they went by it, defacing it a great deal by the 1800s and, by the time of the Civil War, it was gone to lime mining.
In Tennessee there were similar murals found and they were confused by how they were painted on a bluff where no human could reach. Assumptions were made that they were descended by rope to place them there. It was obviously a popular practice in Ancient America to create animal effigies on the ground and in murals, as well as carvings and decorative items, pipes and the like.
What this Piasa bird is based upon (what I refer to as the "kernel" of truth in a legend) is that something was eating the tribe members and the legend was attributed to a bird that had a taste for human flesh. A cave of bones was found. And, we know there were giants there who tended to practice cannibalism and leave the evidence within caves. So, in fact, the Piasa bird could be a legendary portrayal of a very harsh reality for the natives. As well, the Native people might have found a mural already painted there and came to attribute the giants who put it up as the Clan of the dragon-like cannibals. The bird might have been used to represent the giants who devoured man.
*UPDATE: An interesting find - researchers discovered a Neanderthal child (LINK) who was eaten by a huge bird 115,000 years ago. Kind of late to be still having pterydactls around. So, what was it?
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Culpeper alternative bands
Whether you’re a fan of Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Spacehog, or any of the other classic bands of the 90s, you’ll be glad to know GigMasters has a wide selection of Alternative Bands that you can book for your next event in the Culpeper, VA area. Start your search here!
Culpeper, VA Alternative Bands
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Top Alternative Bands Near Culpeper, VA
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Patrick & the LVB - Washington DC Cover Band / Top 40 Band / Party Band Patrick Sieben has quickly become one of Las Vegas' top performers. He currently holds a 4 night per week residency at Aria Resort and Casino located at the heart of the Las Vegas strip, performing a young and energetic mix of modern pop tunes, classic hits and originals. While maintaining his residency in Vegas, Patrick and his band travel across the country performing. Patrick opened for TOTO and YES on multiple... (more)
Bergamot Rose - Nouveau Alternative & French Band
French Band from Purcellville, VA (50 miles from Culpeper, VA)
Bergamot Rose | Nouveau Alternative, Chamber Pop, World Jazz and French Fusion A sound palette of world rhythms infused with a French twist. Inspired by early '90's new wave, Bergamot Rose is composed of tart lyrics balanced by vibrant rhythms and instrumentation. The group also performs world jazz and is well known for their performances at The French Ambassador's Residence in DC in addition to The French Embassy and Canada OAS. The music of Bergamot Rose reflects a musical... (more)
The Lone Rangers
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The Lone Rangers are on a mission to save the world from boring. Sporting a deep catalog of hits from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and today, the band can elevate any social gathering to a sing-along, dance-along, riotously good time. The Rangers draw on the talents of several established local acts, combining their powers towards a singular goal: to bring you the party. In a world of increasing tedium, the Lone Rangers are prepared to deploy epic amounts of fun. Will you join them? (more)
Supervixen
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Supervixen takes listeners on a throwback thrill ride through the best of 90s Girl Rock. Music from pop icons like Alanis Morissette, Jewel, and No Doubt are thrown together with edgier songs from Garbage, Hole, and Veruca Salt. Sprinkle in a little of the lighter side of 90s girl rock like Lisa Loeb, The Cardigans, and Sixpence None the Richer and you've got a nostalgic journey through everything that made the 90s all that and a bag of chips. And just when you didn't think things could... (more)
DataRecoveryProject
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Data Recovery Project (DRP) is an electronic duo that combines retro Hi-NRG dance beats with contemporary ass-shaking grooves and trenchant lyrics. DRP's live show effortless combines trenchant lyrics, soaring harmonies, and live-cut video elements to create an immersive musical experience that holds the floor. We appeal to a broad range of demographics which can sometimes be hard to reach for live music venues including women, dance fans, R&B fans, 80's hold-outs, and LGBTQ community... (more)
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The Whiskey Rebellion
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Bombshell RVA
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Charles "King" Arthur
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The Real Geniuses
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Lost Love Horizon
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** SMITTY'S POLKA BAND -- ROLLIN' OUT THE BARREL w/ the hottest session players in the NY music scene today--classic rock takes on polka, plus pop, Top 40 and Dance Music. ** Smitty's combines classic Old World beer hall accordion with vocals, electric guitars, brass, bass guitars and drums, in a rock band setup. And no genre is safe from the SMITTY'S, who will do whatever it takes to get your groove on! ** SMITTY'S rapidly growing client list includes names like Tussey Mountain PA,... (more)
Talking Machine
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Jose Conde Bands, Ola Fresca
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56DAZE
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***The KNOT's Best of Weddings Pick for 2018 (9 Years Straight!) *** 2017 BRIDE's CHOICE AWARD from WEDDING WIRE *** Since 2005, 56DAZE has been the PERFECT entertainment for many "MUST BE PERFECT" events! 56DAZE is equally at home performing at wedding receptions, corporate events, street fairs, festivals, private parties, and many local and regional night spots. We'll work with you and adjust our song list to play the music you want to hear. We're not the typical stuffy "wedding band"... (more)
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Global Policy Watch Blog
by Wolfgang Obenland · Published August 19, 2015
Investing in the SDGs: Whose Business?
by Aldo Caliari, Project Director at the Washington DC-based Center of Concern
The role of foreign investment in financing development has been a matter of considerable debate in the negotiations leading up to all Financing for Development (FFD) conferences. But deliberations towards the one which took place in Addis Ababa in July 2015 have seen a definite tendency to propose a greater reliance on foreign investment in financing development. It will be important to watch how the Addis Ababa conference frames the regulatory role of the state, and the practices of using aid as an incentive to attract private sector funding, and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and institutional investors’ role in closing the infrastructure finance gap. With the transnational corporate sector more involved than ever in defining policies around sustainable development, winning the struggle for the narrative around the contribution of private capital flows to development is a crucial prize at stake in the Financing for Development negotiations in Addis Ababa and beyond. Read more…
by Wolfgang Obenland · Published August 13, 2015 · Last modified August 21, 2015
Outcome Document finally available “Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”
With a delay of ten days, the UN has now published the final outcome document for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to be officially adopted at the UN Summit on September 25-27, 2015 in New York. The Agenda sets out the aims of the organization and all its members for the coming 15 years in the fields of social development, curbing equalities, economic progress and environmental sustainability. If taken seriously, the 2030 Agenda will require profound changes in policies as well as governance and has the potential to shape debates in each and every country around the world.
Download the final version of the outcome document with letters by co-facilitators and the President of the General Assembly at
Just ten days after the UN’s International Conference on Financing for Development, and just in time for the endorsement of the new sustainable development agenda, a UN Committee has agreed on a set of principles to guide further sovereign debt restructuring processes. The new UN principles were inspired by the devastating bank bailouts in Greece, and by the vulture fund lawsuits that Argentina faced at US courts. They build on preparatory work done by an expert group convened by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and, subject to approval by the UN General Assembly (UN GA) in early September, will be the first step towards a new multilateral debt restructuring framework that aims to prevent future debt crises, or at least manage them better. Read more…
Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 Presents a Bold Vision for Women and Girls
Advocates Gear Up for Work to Come
UNITED NATIONS—The Women’s Major Group, made up of more than 600 women’s organizations and networks from around the world, recognizes the historic agenda for global sustainable development that 193 governments agreed to on Sunday. At the center of this broad and ambitious plan are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will be formally adopted by Heads of State in September at the UN General Assembly. The SDGs chart out global development across social, environmental and economic areas for the next 15 years, and if fully implemented could be transformative for women and girls everywhere. Read more…
After more than two years of intense negotiations, the U.N.’s 193 member states have unanimously agreed on a new Sustainable Development Agenda (SDA) with 17 goals — including the elimination of extreme poverty and hunger — to be reached by 2030. The new goals, which will be part of the U.N.’s post-2015 development agenda and to be approved at a summit meeting of world leaders Sep. 25-27, cover a wide range of political and socio-economic issues, including inequality, poverty, hunger, gender equality, industrialisation, sustainable development, full employment, human rights, quality education, climate change and sustainable energy for all. However, the Agenda is far less ambitious when it comes to the means of implementation, warns GPF’s Jens Martens: “The implementation of the SDGs will require fundamental changes in fiscal policy, regulation and global governance. But what we find in the new Agenda is vague and by far not sufficient to trigger the proclaimed transformational change. But goals without sufficient means are meaningless.” Read more…
by Ana Zeballos · Published July 27, 2015 · Last modified August 4, 2015
Fit for Whose Purpose?
By Barbara Adams and Gretchen Luchsinger
A critical issue repeatedly arising in the post-2015 negotiations relates to responsibility. There is shared responsibility, the preference of rich countries who would like to shift traditional official development assistance (ODA) and other “burdens” given the “rise” of some developing countries. There is common but differentiated responsibility, stressed by developing countries to link common commitment with the reality of varying capacities.
Debates also circle, directly or otherwise, around the role of the state, with some camps continuing to promote its central responsibility. Others call for more room for “stakeholders” to be responsible—notably, the private sector.
For a look at how the balance between public and private responsibility has shifted, and what this means in the real world in terms of adherence to international standards and norms, one needs to look no further than the United Nations itself. A new Global Policy Forum Report—Fit for Whose Purpose? Private funding and corporate influence in the United Nations—details how private corporations and corporate philanthropic organizations are increasingly paying to play there.Read more…
by Wolfgang Obenland · Published July 24, 2015
Invitation: Fit for whose purpose? Private funding and corporate influence in the United Nations
The post 2015 development agenda is being shaped at a time of challenge for multilateralism. Multi-stakeholder partnerships and deeper engagement with the business sector are being positioned as central pillars for implementation as well as for mobilizing and leveraging the trillions of dollars needed.
Yet this direction is not taking into account the recent pattern of UN development funding, this pattern has been characterized by increased earmarking of funding from donors, public and private, spurring in turn increased competition amongst the institutions and programmes of the UN system and undermining inter-governmental oversight. A continuation of this pattern will undermine the integration of economic, social and environmental policies and programmes – the essence of the agenda for the next 15 years.
The side event will discuss the challenge of shaping of the Post-2015 Agenda building on findings of a recently completed comprehensive study undertaken by Global Policy Forum on the practices and consequences of private funding of the UN system. Read more…
by Wolfgang Obenland · Published July 20, 2015 · Last modified July 21, 2015
FFD 3 Outcome: Fishing for crumbs of hope in a sea of lost ambition
By Aldo Caliari, Center of Concern
On July 16th, governments adopted the Outcome of the Third Conference on Financing for Development, held in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), called the “Action Ababa Action Agenda” (AAAA or the “Outcome”). In a collective and sharp statement in response, civil society said that the conference “lost the opportunity to tackle the structural injustices in the current global economic system and ensure that development finance is people-centered and protects the environment.”
The lack of ambition of the adopted text, though not a surprise to observers of the negotiations leading up to it, is very striking for it contradicts hyped-up rhetoric from different sources in the UN and governments about the link between this conference and the upcoming ones this year. Ambitious outcomes in the conferences on the post-2015 development agenda (New York, September) and the Conference of Parties (COP) 21 on Climate (Paris, December) were expected to depend on success of FFD 3. But in its final form, the AAAA does not offer the hoped-for strong financial means of implementation for such other commitments. The reality is that negotiations saw a systematic action by Northern countries to deprive the outcome of any ambition. Read more…
by Ana Zeballos · Published July 16, 2015
Civil Society Response to the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development
We, members of hundreds of civil society organizations and networks from around the world engaged in the Third FfD Conference, would like to express our deepest concerns and reservations on the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, based on both our ongoing contributions to the process and the deliberations of the CSO FfD Forum (Addis Ababa, 10-12 July 2015).
The Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) lost the opportunity to tackle the structural injustices in the current global economic system and ensure that development finance is people-centred and protects the environment. Read more…
by Sabá Loftus · Published July 15, 2015
A Low Bar for Business
Is business good for SDGs and /or are SDGs good for business? Just out from the Business Sector Steering Committee is the “Financing for Development Business Compendium.” It highlights 33 efforts aimed at mobilizing the private sector capital, claiming these provide “a strong indication of the broad scope of ongoing initiatives and the potential for scaling up to achieve the demands of the Sustainable Development Goals.” Read more…
Alert / Blog
Press release: Sustainable development needs fundamental governance changes
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Algoma CAS workers in mediation talks to avert strike or lockout
August 24, 2015 15:04 ET | Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 24, 2015) - Unionized workers of the Children's Aid Society of Algoma say they will be in a legal strike or lockout position should their mediation talks fail on August 31.
The mediation talks were set after negotiations with the conciliator appointed by the Ministry of Labour failed to achieve progress. "Even after filing for conciliation, the employer has not taken our union, nor the process of negotiation seriously," said Lee-Ann Pettenuzzo, President of Local 5269. "Their proposals still include concessions and remain far below the standards in our sector."
Members of Local 5269 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have been working without a contract since April 2015 and are urging the employer to return to the bargaining table to reach a fair collective agreement. The strike or lockout deadline is set for September 2, 2015.
For Pettenuzzo, the negotiations have fallen short due to the employer's lack of respect toward their work. "There's little respect for the important work our members do. We help ensure children are safe and families are serviced appropriately to mitigate risk. We address concerns such as substance abuse, domestic violence, poverty and mental health. These issues are becoming more and more prominent in our community and a labour disruption would have a direct impact on the community's most vulnerable people."
In the event of a labour disruption the agency will only focus on emergency services and they will not be operating the supervised access program, responding only to urgent court matters.
The employer and the union members have competing mandates, according to Pettenuzzo. "The employer is obligated to meet a budget. However front line workers are mandated to provide services. The province's new funding formula doesn't necessarily provide the services that are required in our area, especially here in the north where they are needed most," added Pettenuzzo.
As a result of the lack of funding in the sector, child welfare services are often the fall back agency to provide services and ensure children's safety. "At this time, the employer is focused on meeting the budget and although the union recognizes the constraints due to cut back directives from the provincial government, the employer remains silent on key issues such as worker safety, workload demands and overall wellness for front line staff," said Pettenuzzo.
Social service workers increasingly face high risk situations. "They are not only at a high risk for PTSD but deal with clients that are battling mental health and addictions," said Pettenuzzo. "Front line workers are expected to provide on call services 24/7 but with their heavy workloads they are basically forced to provide "bandaid" solutions to clients who require serious interventions. The employer does not appear to recognize these challenges as their lack of interest in negotiating speaks volumes in terms of where their priorities stand."
"Members remain committed to this life long career," added Pettenuzzo . "However, the burnout rate is on the rise as the mental wellness of social workers isn't being considered by the employer. Effective intervention with families struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse and domestic violence not only protect the children within that environment but have a ripple effect in the community. A disruption of service would negatively impact the Algoma district as a whole."
"If Local 5269 doesn't protect their members' overall wellbeing through a fair collective agreement then how will the children of our community remain protected," added Pettenuzzo. "Show your support by contacting Executive Director Kim Striech-Poser."
Lee-Ann Pettenuzzo
President CUPE Local 5269
Cathy Donnelly
CUPE National Representative
Mario Emond
CUPE Communications
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
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