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__label__wiki	0.738118	0.738118	Last few places for 2019 available. Speak to one of our consultants today. Oxbridge International Summer School Reasons to Apply Staff and Tutors Central Oxford Accommodation Official Accreditation Our Summer School Typical Day on the Summer School Why Choose Us Menu Our Summer School Menu Useful Information Menu The safety of our students is our main priority on the Oxford summer school. Every effort is made to ensure our students are learning, making friends and having fun in a safe and secure environment. All our staff and tutors for the 2019 summer school have been carefully interviewed and are subject to reference checks. Staff members have all received training, including in safeguarding and child protection. All staff and tutors have had a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We have a designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure the safeguarding policy is adhered to constantly by all staff. Programme Director: Rachael Griffiths Rachael is the Programme Director at the Oxbridge International Summer School 2019. After completing her undergraduate degree at SOAS, University of London, she studied for her Masters at the University of Oxford. She is now a doctoral candidate in Tibetan History at Wolfson College, Oxford and has taught the history course for the last two years on our summer school. Rachael will also be in charge of pastoral care on the summer school, and has served as Junior Dean (a source of welfare support for students) at St Hilda's College, Oxford for the last three years. Rachel will be in charge of making a 'home away from home' for all our summer school students. We recognise that two weeks away from home in a different envirnment might be a daunting prospect for some of our students. Our staff are always on hand to support students and to listen to their concerns. Staff will be on site 24-hours per day. As well as academic tutors, we have full-time pastoral staff there to support the students, including undergraduate activity co-ordinators and a Junior Dean. Staff will contactable to parents and students by phone 24 hours a day throughout the summer school. Secure accommodation Students all live together throughout the Oxford summer school in a self-contained accommodation block with a central courtyard, in single occupancy en-suite rooms. Students will be issued with keys both to the accommodation and their own individual rooms. As well as our on-site staff, Lincoln College employs security staff, (Porters) who are on call 24/7. Student attendance will be logged throughout the day whilst on the summer school. We have a safe on site, where students are welcome to store valuables. If students would like us to look after passports or other valuables during their stay, please let our staff know on arrival. However, the Oxbridge International Summer School cannot take responsibility for any loss or damage. Parents and students can contact Oxford International Summer School staff in case of emergency 24 hours a day for the duration of the Oxford summer school on the number provided in advance of the course. Oxbridge Interviews Sign up to our newsletter to receive information about the Oxbridge International Summer School Registered company in England and Wales no. 06653969 Please note that the summer school is an organisation which contracts with The University of Oxford and Lincoln College for the use of facilities, but which has no formal connection with The University of Oxford. The Summer School is not sponsored or organised by Lincoln College. © 2019, Oxbridge International Summer School Terms and Conditions \| Privacy Policy	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15837
__label__wiki	0.931048	0.931048	Mellis: "There Is A Good Team Spirit." Latics on-loan midfielder Jacob Mellis is eyeing a return to the Sky Bet League One play-off places ahead of this weekend's clash with Leyton Orient. Mellis signed for the club on loan in January from Blackpool and he believes his new side can regain their focus and move back into the play-off places. He said: "We are trying to put the wins together to put daylight between us and the chasing pack. We need to put a good run together and build the gap. "I know Chris Dagnell at Leyton Orient from my time at Barnsley and they are a good team. They have good players and they are struggling but we know we can't take any team lightly, as proved with Saturday, so we have the focus for that one." The midfielder has forced himself in the starting 11 for the last two games and he is keen to continue his impressive performances to stay in the side. "We have five or six good players trying to fit into the system and players that could play at a higher level so it's good competition for places," commented the 24-year-old. "If you don't perform, you know that you might not be in." Mellis has settled well into life at his new club. "There is a different feel here [to Blackpool]. There is a good team spirit," admitted the former Chelsea youngster. "We are looking to win games and we are concentrating on winning games and not getting beaten. Last Saturday was disappointing but we have another game this Saturday to put it right." Watch the full interview on Latics Player.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15840
__label__cc	0.644481	0.355519	Techbits: Workshop Examines CO2 Capture, Geological Storage _ JPT staff (_) The SPE Applied Technology Workshop (ATW) titled “Capture and Geological Storage of CO2” was held in Perth, Australia, from 7–10 October. Attending the ATW were 107 participants, representing 50 different organizations from 15 countries. The workshop’s chief objective was to provide an overview of current CO2 capture and storage (CCS) technology and projects, as well as a look ahead into how technical, economic, and policy developments might facilitate large-scale, widespread application of CCS to mitigate greenhouse-gas (GHG) levels. Cochairpersons Scott Imbus and John Kaldi opened the ATW’s initial session with an overview of the goals and expectations for the week, which was followed by the first keynote address, “Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geologic Storage: Research, Development, and Application in Australia,” given by Peter J. Cook, chief executive, Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies, which is known as CO2CRC. Cook focused on the role of CO2CRC’s Otway basin pilot project in setting a precedent for safe, effective geological storage of CO2 in Australia. The second keynote speaker, John Bradshaw, chief scientist, Geoscience Australia, spoke on “Technical and Regulatory Impacts of Implementing a Geological Storage Regime.” Bradshaw reviewed results of the national storage-capacity assessment and the need for a regulatory regime knowledgeable on the trapping and migration properties of CO2 at the large scale. The need for technical rigor to earn public assurance was stressed. The perspectives of energy providers, including oil and gas companies, coal producers, and utilities, formed Session 2. While recognizing that capture technology is commercially available, speakers focused on the large costs that will be borne by the public and industry. Development and demonstration of more-cost-effective capture technology are needed, but funding for demonstration projects is lacking, they agreed. Subsurface aspects of CCS are familiar to the oil and gas industry but not to the public, they pointed out. The risks of CO2 storage can be managed during capture-and-storage operations. However, long-term liability afterward should be dealt with at the public-policy level rather than through the avenue of litigation against the project participants, the speakers noted. Session 3 overviewed technologies and approaches to site assessment. A recurrent theme was balancing information available with that needed to provide suitable models and simulations, as well as the implications of uncertainty. The importance of natural analogs, flexible workflows, and improved, coupled simulations was stressed. Storage assurance was the topic of Session 4. Monitoring programs should be fit-for-purpose, performance-based, and designed to detect and mitigate leakage in the deep subsurface, speakers said. Understanding fault stability through geomechanical studies will help determine whether faults will be vulnerable to CO 2 leakage. Well-integrity studies, including assessment protocols, new well-construction design, and materials and intervention options, will be essential to the long-term security of storage sites, speakers said, adding that risk assessment incorporates all technical assurance issues but at present is not “quantitative.” By framing CO 2 injection, migration, and trapping scenarios, however, the assessment process serves to align stakeholder perception and risk tolerance, speakers noted.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15843
__label__cc	0.647562	0.352438	Home > Degrees > Online Accounting Degrees Online Accounting Degrees Accountants are responsible for maintaining financial records and ensuring that an organization's bottom line is reflected in the numbers. Because of the crucial role they play in a firm's financial viability, demand for accredited accounting professionals is consistently high, and the job outlook in the field is projected to grow 11% between 2014 and 2024. Most accountants hold at least a bachelor's degree, but due to increased competition in the field, many professionals seek out master's degrees to get an edge in the job market. Graduates can further boost their job prospects with certifications in specific fields of accounting. Becoming a certified public accountant (CPA), for example, can open the door to more job opportunities and higher salaries. Many individuals in this field work as tax accountants, public accountants, or bookkeepers while earning an advanced degree that will lead to high salary careers, such as budget analysts, auditors, or forensic accountants. An increasing number of busy professionals choose to pursue an accounting degree online as a flexible alternative to traditional classroom learning. Online Accounting Degree Overview Associate $13,412 15.75% 2 years $33,700 $46,700 8.2% Bachelor's $18,435 11.76% 4+ years $49,050 $80,500 4.6% Master's $19,748 9.01% 1+ years $55,600 $92,600 3.1% An accredited online accounting degree covers skills for a variety of professional roles, including budget analysis, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, auditing, tax accounting, and payroll management. While any candidate for an accounting job will have at least an associate degree, a bachelor's degree or higher will increase both salary expectations and employment prospects. Online Associate’s Degree in Accounting An associate degree in accounting provides students with a skillset to pursue entry-level accounting jobs. While it is the lowest level of postsecondary degrees, it is sufficient for a number of professional roles, including bookkeeper, payroll clerk, accounting assistant, billing clerk, and even managerial training. Many professionals work towards an associate accounting degree online, which can be finished in less than two years for an average cost of $13,412.00. Federal Taxation, Statistical Analysis, Managerial Accounting, Systems Analysis, and Marketing Payroll Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Taxation Tax Accountant, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper, Financial Controller, and Public Accountant 6% growth (2014-2024) Online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting From the corporate world to governmental bodies, accountants can always find work. U.S. News & World Report ranks accounting third in best business jobs, based on a high median salary, a low unemployment rate, and steady job security. Almost every industry needs accountants and the financial skills they bring to the table. Understanding accounting principles and methods help you make financially sound business decisions both personally and professionally. The median salary for accountants in 2018 was $70,500, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For 2016-2026, the BLS projects a 10% job growth for accountants, which is higher than the national average. Accountants can work in many roles, including forensic accountant, tax accountant, accounting information systems specialist, bookkeeper, cost accountant, comptroller, consultant, or financial analyst. See below for the country's top 25 schools for online bachelor's degrees in accounting. Most entry-level accounting positions require a bachelor's degree. Not only will earning a degree help you find a job, but you will be prepared to sit for the professional exams that most accountants need for their careers, such as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam, certified management accountant (CMA) exam, the certified financial analyst (CFA) exam, or the certified internal auditor (CIA) exam. Macroeconomics, Business Finance, Corporate Taxation, Auditing, Marketing, and Statistics Accounting, Taxation, and Information Systems Public Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Analyst, Internal Auditor, Government Accountant, Budget Analyst, and Purchasing Manager 12% growth (2014-2024) Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Rankings 1 Golden Gate University - San Francisco San Francisco $$$$$ Founded in 1901 in San Francisco, Golden Gate University is California's fourth oldest private university. GGU caters to adult learners and offers an online bachelor of science in business degree that focuses on real-world knowledge and responsibilities. This program gives practical instruction in many fields, including accounting, finance, international business, and marketing. GGU's 123-credit major offers 11 concentrations that help students hone the skills they need to achieve their professional goals. The accounting concentration trains students for the CPA and CMA exams, and readies them for careers in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, consulting, and taxation. This program includes an accelerated path to a one-year master's degree, which can also satisfy the 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 high school GPA or a previous college GPA of at least 2.0 (with 12 transferable credits), a resume with at least three years of professional work experience, and a statement of purpose. Golden Gate University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). A public university founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota boasts five campuses across the state. The university offers a bachelor of science in accounting aimed toward training students for professional life in public, private, or governmental accounting. Graduates often find positions as auditors, financial accountants, tax consultants, or financial analysts. The fully online degree requires 120 credits. The program delves into accounting topics such as auditing, income tax, and business ethics and law. Coursework also includes classes in finance management, economics, and marketing in order to mold a well-rounded graduate. The university allows students to take CPA, CMA, and CIA exams through the University of Minnesota campus for maximum convenience. Prospective students can submit applications online or by mail. Applicants do not need previous work experience in order to be considered. The University of Minnesota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 3 Colorado State University Global Greenwood Village $$$$$ 7800 East Orchard Road Ste 200 Colorado State University-Global is the first completely online, independent state university in the U.S. and provides custom learning for each student. CSU-Global's bachelor's degree in accounting takes a holistic approach to accounting courses, covering topics such as business law and ethics, finance, marketing, leadership, and economics. This 120-credit program has four categories: general education courses (31 credits), elective courses (maximum 38 credits), core degree courses (51 credits), and degree specialization courses (15 credits). Core courses cover accounting fundamentals and general business classes. Degree specialization courses help students tailor their learning experience and prepare for their professional goals. CSU-Global offers locked tuition rates and alternative credit options for students who wish to finish their degree faster and for less. Students can get credits for AP, IB, and other exams taken prior to admission, through self-study assessments, and through prior learning assessments. There are no set times for the all-online classes, allowing students the flexibility to create their own schedules. Colorado State University-Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 4 Regis University Denver $$$$$ Based in Denver, Colorado, Regis University is a small Jesuit college founded in 1877. It is the only Jesuit university in the Rocky Mountains. The university's online bachelor of science in accounting uses the most cutting-edge technology and accounting methods. Regis prepares students for careers in the public and private sectors, in both large firms and small businesses. The university offers a traditional 16-week format or an accelerated eight-week format for this major. Both programs require students to fulfill a total of 120 credit hours. Courses include accounting, ethics, economics, and finance. Regis boasts six accounting electives to help students prepare for professional life as auditors, income tax accountants, or government accountants. Applicants need a high school diploma (or equivalent), transferable credit from a regionally accredited college or university, and a resume or portfolio of professional experience. Regis University allows professional licenses or certificates, military credit, prior college credit, or several years of work experience to count as credit hours towards the accounting major on a case-by-case basis. Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 5 Brandman University Irvine $$$$$ 16355 Laguna Canyon Road Brandman University is a private nonprofit university based in Irvine, California. Originally founded as a part of Chapman University in 1958, Brandman is now a fully independent university. Brandman offers an online bachelor of business administration with an emphasis in accounting, which prepares students for a number of professions. The curriculum includes classes on cost analysis, accounting information systems, and financial reporting. Students must complete 120 credits, which includes the general education requirements and program-specific requirements. Core division courses feature topics such as statistics, business finance, marketing, and ethics. Accounting emphasis courses dive deep into the latest accounting techniques and practices, with classes on auditing, income tax, and accounting information systems. Applicants need a minimum of 12 transferable baccalaureate-level (or equivalent) credits and a 2.0 minimum GPA. Only credits from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted for transfer. Brandman offers a fully flexible schedule and self-paced courses. Brandman University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 6 Western Governors University Salt Lake City $$$$$ 4001 East 700 South, Suite 700 Founded in 1997, Western Governors University is an online university dedicated to using emerging technology to revolutionize education. WGU's bachelor of science in accounting prepares students for CPA certification by teaching Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. WGU's mission is to provide affordable higher education through competency-based programs. The program consists of 39 courses in total and tests mastery of the core competencies through exams, papers, and projects. Students work with a program mentor each term to build a personalized degree plan, allowing students to take the courses that best prepare them for their career goals. Students must take at least 12 credits for each six-month term and complete a capstone project. WGU boasts a generous transfer policy to students who have previously attended any nationally or regionally accredited university. WGU charges by term rather than credit, so that all students only pay for the amount of time they spend learning. Western Governors University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Liberty University is a nonprofit evangelical liberal arts college. This university prepares its students by teaching both classroom theory and practical applications of material. Liberty's online bachelor of science in accounting targets students who wish to work as accountants, credit or budget analysts, auditors, or financial planners. This 120-credit, fully online program takes about 3.5 years on average to complete. Students can transfer up to 90 credit hours for this degree. The eight-week courses provide students with a thorough background in accounting, including classes in accounting ethics, taxation, and international business. Liberty touts frozen tuition rates for all students and provides e-textbooks at no cost to the student body. Students may earn additional credit from life and work experience, including former schooling, time spent in the military, or on-the-job training. Standardized tests and credits earned at other universities can also be counted for credit. Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 8 University of Maryland - College Park College Park $$$$$ Universities at Shady Grove is a partnership made up of nine universities on one campus location in Rockville, Maryland. USG offers an online bachelor of science in accounting through the University of Maryland. The university developed this degree in consultation with employers in order to feature real-world data sets. This program consists of a set of hybrid courses at USG and online courses. Students take classes on topics including auditing, business law, income tax, economics, and statistics. The BS in accounting requires students to take a minor in business administration in order to complete their degree. Applicants must have completed the following requirements by high school graduation: four years of English, four years of math, three years of history or social science, three years of science in two different areas (including two lab experiences), and two years of foreign language. 9 Athens State University Athens $$$$$ 300 N Beaty St Based in Alabama, Athens State University offers flexible schedules to meet students' needs. ASU's online bachelor of accounting provides the same rigor as an on-campus major through the use of technology and recorded lectures. Students who complete this degree meet all the requirements to sit for the CPA exam in Alabama. Students may pursue this degree with a business minor in a variety of fields. However, choosing a minor excludes students from meeting the CPA requirements for Alabama. Without the minor, this program requires a minimum of 124 credits, including general education courses and professional courses. The latter includes classes on federal tax accounting, auditing, financial management, and cost accounting. Applicants need prior college-level credit in order to be accepted at ASU. Students need a minimum of 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.0 GPA or higher. An associate degree in accounting also fulfills these requirements. Athens State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 10 Concordia University - Saint Paul Saint Paul $$$$$ 1282 Concordia Ave Saint Paul, MN 55104-5494 Founded in 1893, Concordia University's campus sits in St. Paul, Minnesota. Concordia is a Christian, liberal arts university that offers online degrees at every level. The bachelor of science in accounting degree teaches business fundamentals and prepares students for the CPA and CMA exams. This 54-credit major curriculum (of the degree's 120 total required credits) is offered on campus and online. Concordia teaches strategic problem solving and an in-depth view of industry trends, rules, and regulations. Classes include topics such as analytics and technology, cost accounting, business strategy, corporate finance, and auditing. Concordia University survey boasts a 95% employment rate for graduates within one year of graduation. Adult applicants must submit transcripts from a regionally accredited university or college with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Transfer students with fewer than 20 credits must submit official high school transcripts as well. Concordia does not require standardized test scores. Concordia University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 11 Champlain College Burlington $$$$$ 246 S. Willard St Champlain College is a nonprofit, private college founded in 1878 and based in Burlington, Virginia. Champlain offers more than 15 online associate and bachelor's degrees, including the accredited online accounting bachelor's degree program. Geared toward working adults, this degree follows the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Core Competency Framework. This 120-credit program is completely online and offers a flexible schedule. There are no set class times and students have 24/7 access to instruction. There are two seven-week terms per semester and three semesters per year. Students can finish their degree in one year, depending on the number of transferred credits, test-out credits, and how many courses they take each semester. This degree helps professionals advance their careers in accounting. Classes focus on foundational skills and lessons that students can apply to their jobs immediately. Champlain offers online accounting certificates for students who want to earn credentials for their resume or portfolio as they work toward their degree. Champlain College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Saint Leo University is a liberal arts college and the oldest Catholic university in Florida. Saint Leo's online bachelor of arts in accounting prepares students for a variety of industries, including tech start-ups and multinational corporations. This program gives students a foundation in many business practices. The online degree boasts one-on-one attention for all students from faculty members and mentors. Classes include intermediate accounting, accounting information systems, cost accounting, auditing, and financial statement analysis. This program prepares students to sit for the CPA or CMA exams. Saint Leo University requires 120 credit hours to complete the accounting degree. The program helps students find internships which will advance their career goals. Saint Leo's faculty members place students in internships with Big Four accounting firms and other firms in the corporate sector. The program helps students understand the importance of accounting in the real world and the ethical responsibilities of a practitioner. Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 13 Regent University Virginia Beach $$$$$ 1000 Regent University Dr Regent is a Christian university based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The university's online degree in business with a concentration in accounting is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. This program builds on business fundamentals and prepares students for careers in accounting and finance. Regent offers classes both online and on campus and requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate. Each session is broken up into eight weeks. Classes cover topics such as managerial accounting, auditing, federal tax, business leadership, and international business. This program prepares students to sit for the Virginia CPA exam. Requirements for online and adult applicants are minimum. Prospective students must complete an online application, submit unofficial transcripts to prove completion of a high school diploma or GED, and show any college credits completed or attempted. Regent boasts that program graduates work in 65% of the top Fortune 100 companies. Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 14 Thomas Edison State University Trenton $$$$$ 111 W State St Based in Trenton, New Jersey, Thomas Edison State University is one of New Jersey's 11 public institutions of higher education and one of the country's first schools designed for adult learners. TESU offers a bachelor of science in business administration degree in accounting for adult learners seeking careers as accountants and auditors. This program seeks to instill college-level competence on topics such as financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, and financial accounting. The bachelor's requires 120 credit hours total, including general education requirements and a business administration capstone project. TESU also offers a CPA and master's track for students who want to sit for the CPA or continue on to a graduate degree. This program helps students fulfill the extra-credit hours they need to become a CPA and helps them earn a master's at the same time. TESU's master's program focuses on managerial and leadership theory, and how these skills apply to accounting practices. Thomas Edison State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University is a doctoral research university with more than 120 undergraduate programs. Old Dominion's accounting bachelor of science in business administration offers a broad scope of business training to prepare students for careers in business and accounting firms. This program requires 120 credit hours, 30 of which must be earned at Old Dominion for transfer students. Courses focus on technical accounting knowledge. Old Dominion University seeks to develop accounting fundamentals, teach analytical thinking skills, and build up students' abilities in communication and technology. Old Dominion University's program is one of a select group of programs in the U.S. that claims a separate accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—International. The bachelor's program also allows students to start earning graduate credits while completing undergraduate coursework through Old Dominion's MBA early-entry or early-start programs. Old Dominion University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 16 University of South Dakota Vermillion $$$$$ 414 E Clark St The University of South Dakota offers an online bachelor of business administration degree designed to cultivate a broad understanding of business disciplines. Students choose an emphasis such as accounting, finance, or marketing in order to tailor the curriculum to suit their needs. This program is suited for working adults who wish to pursue a degree while continuing their career. Applicants are admitted as general business students and can only select business administration as a major after they have completed all general requirements. This degree requires students to complete a total of 120 credit hours. Applicants must complete 45 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA in order to be considered. Applicants must also complete the pre-major business core which includes classes such as principles of accounting, economics, business statistics, and several math courses. University of South Dakota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 17 Excelsior College Albany $$$$$ 7 Columbia Cir Founded in 1971, Excelsior College is a nonprofit, regionally accredited institution that caters to adult learners. Excelsior offers a bachelor of science in business degree that is fully online and designed for working adults. This program teaches on-the-job skills such as accounting, communication, and leadership. Excelsior's 120-credit program breaks down into eight-week courses and provides concentrations in general accounting, finance, general business, logistics management, management of human resources, and marketing. Concentrations make up only 15 credits of the total requirement. Accounting classes target future careers in controllership, corporate or managerial accounting, public accounting, internal auditing, and consulting. Excelsior boasts an aggressive credit transfer program, allowing students to transfer a high number of credits from previous educational institutions. The median credit transfer is 48 credits, though admissions counselors make decisions on a case-by-case basis. Students may also earn credit for military training or through independent study with credit by exam. Excelsior College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). 18 Buena Vista University Storm Lake $$$$$ Storm Lake, IA 50588 Founded in 1891 by the Presbyterian Church, Buena Vista University's main campus sits in Storm Lake, Iowa, with 16 satellite locations across the state. Buena Vista offers a bachelor's in accounting which students can take online or on campus. The degree focuses on problem-solving and analysis and targets careers in public accounting, management accounting, government accounting, and internal auditing. This major requires 60 credit hours and helps students prepare to sit for the CPA and CMA exams. Buena Vista focuses on business fundamentals and building financial leaders. Courses include classes in financial accounting, spreadsheets, economics, business law, and portfolio management. Students interested in the CPA and CMA exams can explore additional recommended courses. Those pursuing a CPA should take advanced accounting, governmental accounting, and business communication. Students attempting the CMA should take corporate finance, investments or portfolio management, and enterprise risk management. Buena Vista University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Fort Hays State University hosts an online college with around 7,000 students. This virtual college offers a bachelor of business administration degree with an accounting major that prepares students for careers in governmental and financial accounting, cost and tax accounting, and auditing. This program requires 124 credit hours, including 55 general education credits, 27 business core credits, and 30 credits for the accounting major. Core accounting classes include cost accounting, income tax procedure, accounting information systems, and auditing. Fort Hays also offers accounting electives, with classes in fraud examination, CPA problems, ethics for accountants, and financial statement analysis. Applicants must pay small admissions fees. Financial aid is available to students through the FAFSA and the Fort Hays State University financial assistance office. Fort Hays State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 20 Northwest Christian University Eugene $$$$$ 828 E. 11th Ave. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Northwest Christian University is a liberal arts institution that highlights its regional, national, and global mission trips. Northwest Christian offers an online bachelor of science in accounting for adults working in entry-level positions. This accounting program includes classes in finance, economics, law, and ethics. There are four prerequisites for the major: two principles of accounting classes, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Within the major, Northwest Christian University offers classes in accounting information systems, federal income tax, writing for the workplace, and statistical applications. The program requires a business minor, with courses in business strategy and policy, marketing, and leadership. This online degree enables students to have flexibility in their schedules by offering six starting dates a year and 24/7 access to courses. Classes start every eight weeks and prior college, law enforcement, and military training can be accepted for credit. Students can complete an internship, though it is not required. Northwest Christian University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). 21 Ottawa University - Online Ottawa $$$$$ 1001 South Cedar Ottawa, KS 66067 Founded in 1865, Ottawa University is a nonprofit university that works to serve adult learners through adult centers and online programs. Ottawa University Online offers a bachelor's degree in accounting which focuses on preparing students for careers in finance, auditing, and business administration. All online programs at Ottawa help working adults maintain a balance between schoolwork and their ongoing careers. Scheduling is flexible in order to meet the students' individual needs. All courses are in eight-week sessions, with no required outside study groups. The accounting major at Ottawa University Online offers concentrations in actuarial science, entrepreneurship, finance, global operations, leadership, management, and social enterprise management. Students can earn credit for their degree through prior college credit hours, military service, credit by exam, work or life experience, and national registry or national certification. Ottawa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 22 University of Mary Bismarck $$$$$ Based in Bismarck, North Dakota, the University of Mary is a Catholic university with professionally focused academic programs. This university offers an online or evening accounting bachelor's degree designed with flexibility of schedule in mind. The University of Mary's accounting degree offers several formats for learners. Students can meet with instructors face to face in onsite evening classes that meet weekly in learning centers across the Midwest. Students can also take classes entirely online or create a blend of the two options. This program comes in an accelerated format for students to prepare for the CPA and begin their MBA in accounting. The accelerated CPA format accounts for the extra credit hours needed to sit for the CPA exam and helps students avoid a fifth year of study for their bachelor's degree. Students can complete their bachelor's degree in 3.5 years and finish a master's by the fifth year along with all or part of the CPA. University of Mary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. Based in Melbourne, Florida, the Florida Institute of Technology is a private, research-intensive institution. FIT's online bachelor of arts in accounting readies students for careers in tax planning, auditing, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. This program builds on a broad base of business fundamentals, with concentrations in career-specific areas. The online accounting degree requires 121 credit hours, including accounting classes and foundational liberal arts classes. Core courses for this degree include principles of accounting, strategic management, finance, and business plan research. The program offers several concentrations, including cost accounting, compensation and benefits, and auditing. Prospective students must complete an online application and have at least 24 credit hours from an accredited university. FIT automatically evaluates credit hours from a regionally accredited school for transferability as part of the application process, though students must have a grade of C- or higher to reach transfer status. Florida Institute of Technology Online is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 24 University of Massachusetts - Amherst Amherst $$$$$ 374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is one of the country's major public research universities. The university's management school offers an online bachelor of business administration with courses in accounting. This degree prepares students to work as auditors, tax specialists, and bank examiners. Credit requirements include 12 credits for general education, 11 business courses, nine accounting courses, and 21 non-business breadth classes. All students need a minimum of 27 transferable credit hours. The school's business administration degree offers accounting classes in financial reporting, managerial accounting, and information systems. Students can customize upper-level courses to meet their career goals and needs. Classes include CPA law, cost accounting, and corporate taxation. Most business classes are three credits. UMass-Amherst admissions prefers applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA, though this is not required. University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). 25 SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh $$$$$ Founded in 1889, SUNY College at Plattsburgh, New York, is a public, liberal arts college. SUNY Plattsburgh's online bachelor's in accounting boasts passing rates on the CPA exam that are consistently higher than the national average for recent graduates. This program offers a broad foundation in business fundamentals and accounting technique. Classes for this program include lessons in economics, accounting, finance, and management. SUNY Plattsburgh highlights its internship placement program for accountants. Students can intern with Big Four firms, corporations such as IBM, or other accounting firms such as Bonadia and Abbott. Internships with nonprofits and governmental agencies are also available. SUNY Plattsburgh touts its credit transfer policy, allowing students up to 67 credits from two-year colleges and up to 84 transfer credits from four-year institutions. Credits must be from a regionally accredited university or college and must have a grade of C or higher to be eligible for transfer. SUNY College at Plattsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Online Master’s Degree in Accounting A master's degree in accounting offers professional opportunities for individuals aiming to establish careers in upper management finance. Many master's in accounting degree holders find work as chief accountants, auditors, financial analysts, chief financial officers, tax experts, and personal financial advisors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects above-average growth for most of these positions. Moreover, holding a master's degree in accounting can advance responsibilities in the workplace, improve chances for job promotion, and increase earning potential. Several U.S. colleges and universities offer completely online master's in accounting programs, which busy professionals can pursue while holding down their full-time jobs and personal responsibilities. In addition to the traditional work opportunities mentioned above, the accounting sector has shown robust expansion in recent years, generating fresh career fields like forensic accounting and environmental accounting. Accounting is a vital component of every business, organization, and agency; graduates with a master's degree in the field enter a dynamic, growth-oriented, and challenging professional arena. The list of schools below offers accredited online master's degrees in accounting that prepare graduates for increased professional opportunities and further studies in the field. Auditing, Business Law, Corporate Management, Quantitative Analysis, and Financial Reporting Financial Accounting, Management, Corporate Strategy, and Auditing Compliance Manager, Budget Analyst, Treasurer, Tax Examiner, Actuary, and Auditor Accounting Master’s Degree Rankings Since its founding in 1901, Golden Gate University has maintained a focus on working professionals. The university offers an online master's in accounting consisting of 45 units -- 33 units of core accounting coursework and 12 units of concentration courses. The program offers the following concentration areas: financial accounting and reporting, forensic accounting, internal auditing, management accounting, and taxation. The core curriculum includes courses in advanced financial accounting topics, professional responsibilities and ethics, federal taxation, auditing, and advanced studies in business law. For most students, the master of accountancy program meets the educational requirements of the certified public accountant and certified management accountant exams. The online courses for this degree follow an asynchronous delivery format, which allows online students to complete the program at their own pace. GGU holds accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and Universities Commission. 2 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill $$$$$ 103 South Bldg Cb 9100 Founded as the country's first public university in 1789, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comprises 10 schools and colleges and boasts a population of almost 30,000 students from every state and over 100 countries. The Kenan-Flagler Business School at the university holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and offers an online master's degree in accounting that students complete in 15-36 months. The total required credits to earn UNC-Chapel Hill's online master's in accounting depends on each student's academic background, but it generally ranges from 36-48 credits. The program offers four start dates each year and requires applicants to submit either GMAT or GRE scores. Applicants need a minimum 2.8 undergraduate GPA and a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university. Students begin the program by attending a one-credit, three-day orientation and leadership immersion experience on campus. Courses follow a synchronous delivery format that allows students to actively engage and work closely with their professors and peers. The UNC-Chapel Hill is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Founded in 1997 by the governors of 19 states, Western Governors University is an online institution that follows a competency-based educational model. Students progress through their programs as quickly as they can master the material, rather than advancing only at the end of a term or semester. The Western Governors University College of Business holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and offers a master's in accounting online that consists of 10 courses. The program requires applicants who do not hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to pass a collegiate readiness assessment test. Before graduating, students must complete a capstone project in which they apply the skills and knowledge they acquired during their program to solve an existing problem in an industry of their choice. The accounting master's program prepares graduates to sit for professional exams that earn them their certified public accountant or certified management accounting credentials. WGU holds accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Established in 1867 and currently ranking among the top public universities in the country, the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign holds Higher Learning Commission accreditation and enrolls more than 46,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The university's Gies College of Business offers a fully online master's in accounting program comprising 32 semester hours. Students can complete the degree in as little as 18 months. To meet the program's credit requirements, students enroll in 20 core accounting credits and 12 elective credits. At least one elective course must come from a non-accounting discipline. Core accounting classes cover fundamental topics in the field, including audit and control, financial reporting, and U.S. federal taxation. The curriculum prepares students to earn their certified public accountant credential. Each online course for the degree includes two segments: self-directed asynchronous video lectures and live synchronous sessions. The master's in accounting program at the school ranks among the top online graduate accounting programs in the country. Established in 2007 as an independent institution and part of the Colorado State University System, CSU-Global offers anonline master's degree in professional accounting that prepares students to earn their certified public accountant credential. The program comprises 36 credit hours, 24 of which must come from the core accounting curriculum. Students enroll in classes covering topics such as corporate finance, fraud and forensic accounting data analysis, financial reporting and analysis, and advanced income taxation. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with a concentration in accounting and a minimum of 21 upper-division accounting coursework credits. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in a non-accounting field can still apply for the program if they have at least 15 undergraduate or 12 graduate accounting credits and professional accounting experience. The university holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. 6 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale $$$$$ Founded in 1964 and currently enrolling close to 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Nova Southeastern University offers an online master's in accounting through the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The program comprises 33-51 credits, depending on each student's academic background. Students can choose from three concentration areas: public accounting, management accounting, and taxation. The public accounting and management accounting concentrations prepare graduates to earn their certified public accountant or certified management account credentials. The taxation concentration prepares graduates to take the three-part, comprehensive IRS test on individual and business tax returns. Applicants should demonstrate a minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA and hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Prospective students who do not meet these requirements must submit scores from a recognized graduate admission test, such as the GRE. NSU holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. 7 Rutgers University New Brunswick $$$$$ 83 Somerset St New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1281 Rutgers University currently enrolls approximately 13,400 undergraduate and graduate students and ranks among the top public schools in the country. It offers an online master of accountancy in government accounting through the Rutgers College of Business, which holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The program consists of 30 credits, meets the 150-hour education requirement needed to earn certified public accountant credential, and does not require applicants to submit scores from a standardized graduate admission exam. Students enroll in 21 credits of required coursework and nine credits of approved elective courses. The master's in accountancy curriculum includes classes in government budgeting systems, ethical issues in public financial management, public sector auditing, and advanced topics in governmental auditing. Online students pay in-state tuition, no matter where they reside. Rutgers holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Starting out with an initial enrollment class of 154 students in 1971, Liberty University now enrolls thousands of students and comprises 17 schools and colleges. The School of Business at the university holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and offers a 30-credit master's in accounting online. The program leads to a master of science degree, and most students graduate after just one year of continuous enrollment. Courses follow an eight-week delivery schedule. Students can pursue a general program in accounting or choose from six areas of specialization: audit and financial reporting, business, forensic accounting, financial services, leadership, and taxation. Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Those who do not meet minimum requirements must hold an undergraduate certificate in accounting. Liberty holds accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 9 The University of Texas at Dallas Dallas $$$$$ 800 West Campbell Road Approximately 27,000 students enroll at UT Dallas, which offers more than 140 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university grants an online master's accounting degree through its Naveen Jindal School of Management, which holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The program leads to a master of science degree and comprises 30 credit hours. All students enroll in five core classes: advanced financial reporting, ethics, taxation fundamentals, advanced external audit, and accounting communications. The remainder of credit requirements come from prerequisite courses and electives. The curriculum for the master's in accounting prepares students to earn the certified public accountant (CPA) credential. Though the program offers several courses for the degree online, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy requires that at least 15 of the 30 graduate hours required to take the state CPA exam to come from on-campus courses. UT Dallas holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. 10 University of the Southwest Hobbs $$$$$ 6610 North Lovington Hwy Starting out as a private junior college in 1956, the University of the Southwest attained university status in 2008 and now enrolls more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university's College of Business Administration offers an online MBA program with 10 concentration options, including one in accounting. The MBA in accounting comprises 36 credits and prepares students to earn their certified public accountant credential. Most students graduate from the program in one year. Students enroll in 21 core course credits and 15 concentration credits. The accounting concentration includes the following courses: accounting and auditing research, internal audit theory and practice, accounting and professional ethics, small business accounting, and organizational design and strategy (a capstone course). Courses follow an eight-week delivery schedule. Tuition covers all digital textbooks and includes a personal laptop for each student. The USW holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. 11 Bentley University Waltham $$$$$ 175 Forest St Waltham, MA 02452-4705 Bentley University started in 1917 as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance and achieved university status in 2008. Its McCallum Graduate School of Business offers a partially online master's in accounting program consisting of 36 credit hours. Students who graduate from the program earn a master of science in accounting (MSA) degree. Bentley's MSA program is the first of its kind in Massachusetts to earn a separate accountancy accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Students work with advisors to craft individualized programs of study supporting their long-term professional objectives. However, the program requires all students to enroll in the following classes: business process and systems assessment, financial statement auditing, federal income taxation, and professional accounting research and policy. It also mandates that applicants submit GMAT or GRE scores. Bentley ranks among the top universities in the North and holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education. Founded in 1877, Regis University enrolls more than 10,500 students and offers over 130 undergraduate and graduate programs. The university's Anderson College of Business offers a 30-credit master's in accounting online. Courses follow an asynchronous format in eight-week terms. The program maintains six start dates throughout the year in January, March, May, June, August, and October. Students can select from four optional specialization areas: financial accounting, fraud/forensic auditing, managerial accounting, and IT accounting. The curriculum prepares students to earn the certified public accountant credential. Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and evidence of undergraduate completion or mastery of the required business foundation courses. The program may require some applicants to submit standardized graduate admission test scores. Regis holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. 13 University of Connecticut Storrs $$$$$ Starting in 1881 as an agricultural school, the University of Connecticut now comprises 14 schools and colleges and offers over 120 undergraduate and graduate programs. The university's School of Business offers an online master's in accounting program that requires 30 credit hours, or 10 courses. The school's graduate accounting programs hold specialized accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and ranks among the top online business programs in the country. All students begin the program by enrolling in one course: understanding the responsibilities of the accounting professional. To complete the program's foundation requirement, students choose another course from the following options: taxation of business entities, financial reporting and analysis, and managerial accounting issues. After completing their foundation courses, students may enroll in classes supporting their professional objectives. UConn holds accreditation from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Commission of Higher Education. 14 Mississippi College Clinton $$$$$ 200 South Capitol Street Clinton, MS 39058 Founded in 1826 as Hampstead Academy, with facilities for around 200 students, Mississippi College boasts a current student population of 5,000 and offers over 80 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs, plus three doctoral degrees. The School of Business at Mississippi College holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and grants a 30-credit online MBA program with a concentration in accounting. Students enroll in 15 credits of core graduate business courses, 12 credits of accounting coursework, and a three-credit elective course. Accounting coursework consists of the following: accounting theory, federal tax accounting, auditing concepts and applications, and advanced accounting. Applicants should demonstrate a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA and hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants who do not meet these requirements must submit GMAT scores or possess 3-5 years of related professional experience. MC holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. 15 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham $$$$$ Administration Bldg Suite 1070 The University of Alabama in Birmingham resulted from the 1969 merger of two schools: the Medical College of Alabama and the Birmingham Extension Center of the University of Alabama. Today, the university ranks among the top public schools in the country and offers an online accounting master's degree through its Collat School of Business. The program comprises 30 credits and covers core accounting concepts such as corporate governance, advanced auditing and attestation, business law for accountants, and governmental and nonprofit accounting. The school offers a bridge program for students who lack the business and accounting fundamentals for graduate study in the field. The bridge program includes coursework in the principles of accounting, income taxation, cost accounting, and accounting information systems. The master's in accounting program prepares students to sit for professional certification tests, including the certified public accountant exam. UAB holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. 16 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton $$$$$ 777 Glades Rd Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 Chartered in 1961, Florida Atlantic University enrolled an initial class of 864 students. Today, the university boasts a population of more than 30,000 students and offers over 170 undergraduate and graduate programs, including two online master's degrees in accounting (MAC). FAU's Flexible MAC program follows a hybrid delivery system, while students can complete the Executive MAC entirely online. Both programs comprise 30 semester hours and include coursework in advanced financial reporting and accounting concepts, accounting information systems, concepts of federal income tax, and advanced auditing theory and practice. The curriculum prepares graduates to sit for professional examinations, including the Certified Public Accountant Exam. Program admission is competitive, and applicants with a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA and a minimum 500 GMAT score or 300 GRE score stand a good chance. FAU holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and its College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 17 University of Miami Coral Gables $$$$$ Founded in 1925, the University of Miami opened with 646 students and three academic units. Today, it consists of 11 schools and colleges and enrolls approximately 17,000 students. The university offers over 180 programs, including two online master's in accounting programs: a 32-credit master of professional accounting and a 40-credit master of professional accounting certified public accountant (CPA) track. Courses for both programs follow seven-week delivery schedules, and students enroll in one class at a time. All students enroll in eight courses, covering topics such as intermediate accounting, taxation, auditing and assurance, and advanced cost accounting. Students pursuing the CPA track enroll in two additional classes: fraud and forensic accounting (ethics and the legal environment) and issues in accounting with a focus on international financial reporting standards and governmental/nonprofit entities. UM holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and its business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The online business programs at the university rank among the country's best graduate online business programs. 18 Syracuse University Syracuse $$$$$ 900 South Crouse Ave. From its 1870 founding, Syracuse University admitted both women and men into all of its programs -- an uncommon policy among higher education institutions at the time. Today, the university enrolls more than 22,000 students and offers more than 400 undergraduate and graduate programs, including a 30-credit master's in accounting online through the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. This department holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Applicants with strong academic foundations in accounting typically complete the program in 12-15 months of continuous enrollment. Applicants who do not meet those criteria follow an individualized program of study, including foundation courses. This may increase program length. Applicants with five years of relevant professional experience do not need to submit standardized graduate admission test scores. Syracuse holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. According to U.S. News & World Report, the school's online graduate business programs ranks 50th. Starting out in 1898 as St. Vincent's College with a student population of 70, DePaul University now enrolls close to 23,000 students and offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, including an online master's in accounting. The program consists of 48 quarter credit hours and leads to a master of science in accountancy (MSA) degree. St. Vincent's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. To meet the MSA program's credit requirements, students enroll in 36 quarter credits of accounting coursework, including classes in financial accounting, cost and managerial accounting, auditing, and business law for accountants. The remaining 12 quarter credits comprise business courses. The MSA curriculum prepares graduates to sit for the certified public accountant exam and does not require applicants to submit standardized graduate admission exam scores. DePaul holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. 20 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia $$$$$ 105 Jesse Hall Founded in 1839 as the first public institute of higher learning west of the Mississippi River, the University of Missouri now enrolls over 30,000 students and offers more than 300 bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and professional degrees. The School of Accountancy at the Trulaske College of Business offers a master's in accounting online composed of 30 credit hours. Full-time students can complete the degree in one year of continuous enrollment. Students begin the program by enrolling in two foundation courses: auditing theory and practice and accounting and business strategic analysis. The remaining credit requirements comprise 15 accounting elective credits and nine business credits. The program requires GMAT or GRE score submissions. Mizzou holds Higher Learning Commission accreditation and ranks among the top public universities in the country. The Trulaske College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 21 University of St. Francis Joliet $$$$$ 500 N Wilcox St Joliet, IL 60435-6188 The University of St. Francis began in 1925 as the Assisi Junior College, a school for members of the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate. Today, the university enrolls nearly 4,000 students and ranks among the top universities in the Midwest. The university's School of Business offers an online MBA with a concentration in accounting. It comprises 36 credits, and students can complete the degree in 12-18 months. Students enroll in the following accounting courses: international accounting and reporting, financial statement analysis, taxation, and fraud examination. Applicants need a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA and at least two years of relevant work experience in a management position. The program considers an adequate Peregrine Inbound Exam score in lieu of the two-year work experience requirement. The USF holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. The School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Founded in 1862, the University of South Dakota represents the state's oldest university. More than 10,000 students attend the university, which offers more than 275 undergraduate and graduate programs, including an online accounting master's degree. The university's Beacom School of Business offers the program, which comprises 30 credit hours and leads to a master of professional accountancy (MPA) degree. Students can specialize in accounting analytics or pursue the general MPA program. Students must submit GMAT scores, unless the school grants them a waiver based on certain qualifications -- such as a minimum 3.25 undergraduate GPA, a professional degree (such as an MD or JD), or a professional license. The program meets the educational requirement to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Exam. The University of South Dakota holds Higher Learning Commission accreditation, and the Beacom School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. According to U.S. News & World Report, the University of South Dakota offers one of the country's top online graduate business programs. 23 Seton Hall University South Orange $$$$$ 400 S Orange Ave South Orange, NJ 07079-2697 Seton Hall University began in 1856 with an initial enrollment of five students. Today, the university's 11 colleges and schools offer a variety of programs to more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Stillman School of Business holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and offers an online master's in accounting program. The program comprises 30 credits, and full-time students can complete it within 18 months. The curriculum meets the educational requirements for business administration graduates to take the Certified Public Accountant Exams in New Jersey and New York. Students can focus their program in one of three areas: financial accounting, taxation, or enterprise resource planning systems. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, and they should submit GRE or GMAT scores. Seton Hall holds accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and ranks among the top universities in the nation. 24 Emporia State University Emporia $$$$$ 1 Kellogg Circle Emporia, KS 66801-5415 With an initial enrollment of 18 students, Emporia State University began in 1863 as a training school for teachers. Today, the university enrolls approximately 5,800 students and offers several undergraduate and graduate programs, including a master's in accounting online through its business school. The program comprises 30 credit hours, and students can complete it in one year. Courses follow an accelerated, seven-week delivery schedule. The curriculum prepares graduates to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Exam. Students enroll in 15 core accounting credits, covering topics such as information systems and accounting practice, policy setting and financial reporting regulations, taxation, and advanced management accounting issues. The program does not require applicants to have work experience, but those with at least three years of relevant professional experience can request for a GMAT waiver. ESU holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. The School of Business holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Starting out in 1889 with 32 students, Saint Leo University currently enrolls more than 5,000 students and ranks among the best universities in the South. The university offers a master's in accounting online that prepares graduates to sit for professional exams, including the Certified Public Account Exam and the Certified Management Accounting Exam. The program consists of 30 credit hours. Students who do not possess an appropriate academic background in accounting, business, or auditing may need to enroll in foundation courses. These courses do not count toward the degree. Students enroll in classes covering core human resources topics, such as federal taxation for business entities, managerial economics, fraud examination, and fund accounting for government agencies and nonprofit accounting. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum 500 GMAT score. Saint Leo holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Online Doctorate Degree in Accounting A doctorate in accounting is the terminal degree for the field. Doctorate degree-holders stand out among their peers as exceptionally skilled finance and accounting experts. A doctorate online accounting degree is also an ideal objective for professionals wishing to teach or enter the world of academia. These programs are usually completed in four years. Global Economics, Quantitative Research, Data Mining, Linear Algebra, Empirical Research, and Mathematical Statistics Accounting Theory, Auditing, and Accounting Research Forensic Accountant, Chief Financial Officer, Business Researcher, and Consultant Online Accounting Find Accredited Degrees Find Schools for Accounting Online Accounting Choose Your Career Average Accounting Salaries $0k $20k $40k $60k $80k $100k $120k $140k Salary: $102,750 6% 2,467,500 Bachelor's MBA / CPA / MAcc / CMA recommended; not required A management accountant is a high-level position in a business or professional organization, responsible for overseeing and managing a wide range of financial activities. They are expected to monitor spending, explain financial outlooks, cut unnecessary expenses, and even formulate growth strategies. Because management accountants are expected to fill a variety of roles, they are usually equipped with several licenses, certifications, and online accounting degrees. Many will be Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Some earn their accounting degree online while working. 11% 1,332,700 Bachelor's CPA Exam A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an accredited title given to professionals who have completed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination. This authorizes accounting professionals to prepare, evaluate, and consent to the viability of financial statements. CPAs are also certified for the process of auditing clients' financial statements. Many accountants strive to become CPAs to improve their employment prospects and diversify their skillsets. They are usually required to complete a five-year degree program, which may be obtained through an online accounting degree. 12% 227,600 Bachelor's FINRA often required, most employers will sponsor licensure Financial analysts provide insight on matters related to investment activity. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, acquisitions, and other ventures, and offer financial guidance to managers and executives. They may work independently on a contract basis, or as salaried employees of a large corporation. Financial analysts are usually required to be certified by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to work with securities, although many employers will sponsor the licensing process. Online accounting degrees help working financial analysts advance their professional standing and salary expectations. -8% 1,760,300 Bachelor's None Accounting clerks typically specialize in one area of the accounting department, such as billing, payroll, or compliance. Successful accounting clerks will have at least a bachelor's, master's, or other accredited online accounting degree. While the growth rate for accounting clerks is expected to decline in coming years, many in this job position set their sights on a more general professional accounting role, such as a bookkeeper. 6% 1,426,500 High School Diploma or Equivalent None Billing clerks create and send invoices to clients and customers. They are also expected to calculate and keep records of any data related to billing and invoicing. Billing clerks are not always required to have an accounting degree, but a higher degree typically results in a higher salary. Online Accounting Professional Requirements The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is taken by accounting professionals who wish to become certified public accountants in the U.S. CPA-certified workers are equipped with a range of accounting skills, including technical know-how, commitment to procedure, analytical skills, and communications. The exam is divided into four sections: business law and professional responsibilities; auditing; accounting and reporting (taxation, managerial, and governmental and nonprofit organizations); and financial accounting and reporting (business enterprises). Some states require CPAs to maintain and improve their skills through continuing education and professional development courses. Varies by state CMA Exam The Certified Management Accountant is taken by professionals who are seeking accreditation for financial and accounting management skills. Those who are qualified to sit the exam have experience in financial planning, business decisions, analytics, and control. The exam itself emphasizes financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support. CMA candidates must complete a number of educational and professional experiences, including a bachelor's degree, two years of continuous professional/workplace experience, and 30 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Two 4-hour sections CIA Exam The Certified Professional Auditor (CIA) is the professional designation administered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and is taken by accountants who plan to specialize in the field of internal auditing. CIAs are required to take continuing education courses to maintain their IIA certification. 3 parts totaling 6.5 hours CFE Exam The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam is taken by accounting professionals looking to specialize in the field of fraud prevention, detection, and investigation. It is administered by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. CFEs demonstrate a wide professional skillset relating to fraud, including deterrence, scheming, investigation, and law. Those wishing to take the CFE Exam must be ACFE members and have approved CFE Exam applications on file. Four sections totalling 500 questions Enrolled Agents (EA) are federally licensed tax practitioners who are authorized to represent taxpayers at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). EAs advise, represent, and prepare tax returns for individuals and organizations. Enrolled Agents must pass the Enrolled Agent Exam, which assesses the candidate's knowledge of all areas of U.S. tax code, or they must have worked at the IRS for at least five years in a position heavily involved in tax code application and regulation. To renew their license, EAs must complete 72 continuing education (CE) credit hours over the three-year renewal period. 1 day (three parts) Certified Government Financial Manager Certified Government Financial Managers (CGFM) are accounting professionals who have been accredited by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). These professionals have experience in government accounting and financial management. CGFMs must pass three examinations: Governmental Environment, Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting and Budgeting, and Governmental Financial Management and Control. To maintain their certification, CGFMs must renew annually and complete 80 continuing professional education credits every two years. Three parts (2 hours, 15 minutes each) Certified Financial Planners (CFP) are granted their certifications by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. Those who pass demonstrate for employers that they are equipped to practice as independent financial planners. To maintain their certification, CFPs must complete 30 credit hours of continuing education every two years. This process also involves a renewal application and fee. 1 day (170 multiple-choice questions)	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15844
__label__cc	0.691693	0.308307	Home » States » South Carolina Gambling South Carolina Casinos South Carolina Casinos & Gambling Year Regulated Gambling: Lottery (2001) Estimated Tax Revenue from Gambling: About $400 million per year Estimated Gambling Revenue: About $1.4 billion per year Gambling Age: 18 Smoking ban: South Carolina does not have a smoking ban Online gambling status: None South Carolina casinos, as well as gambling, was once more popular than in Nevada. This occurred in the 1990s when video poker operators discovered a loophole in the South Carolina gambling laws. Casinos opened up throughout the state. Gas stations, bars, and restaurants all hosted video poker games. These games were outlawed in 2000. A state lottery was created a year later. The only other forms of legal gambling are charity bingo and a casino cruise that docks near Myrtle Beach. Paying Gambling Taxes in South Carolina South Carolina Casinos Map & Guide Top South Carolina Casinos Big M Casino Types of South Carolina Online Gambling Allowed There are no forms of legalized online gambling in South Carolina. Daily fantasy sports sites accept players from South Carolina. These companies claim exemption under South Carolina’s skill game laws. A spokesman for the South Carolina Attorney General’s office stated in November 2015 that there were no complaints by residents pertaining to daily fantasy sports sites. The South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson had no intention of investigating the industry, according to the spokesman. Types of Live South Carolina Gambling Casino Games: Some Bingo: Yes Lottery: Yes There are only two forms of live gambling permitted in South Carolina. The state lottery sells tickets to lotto drawings. It also sells scratch-off instant game tickets. There is only one South Carolina casino currently operating within the state, the Big M Casino. This South Carolina casino is able to operate due to the fact that it acts as a cruise casino. People are able to book a short trip on the cruise while they gamble at the casino games tables. This goes back to the gambling laws surrounding boats. Bingo is permitted is offered by charitable organizations. Entries must be $3, $5 or $18. The prize pool must be announced before the night of the games and cannot be based on the amount of the prize pool. The Catawba Tribe is permitted to spread high stakes bingo games due to this law through its exemption under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Attempts by the tribe to expand into casino operations have failed. South Carolina Gambling Laws South Carolina forbids most forms of gambling. Slots, video poker machines, table games and racing are all illegal. The possession of gambling devices is only permitted on cruise ships docked in water or in transport en route to licensed casinos. The only forms of legalized gambling in South Carolina are a state lottery and bingo. State law permits the operation of a lottery by the government. Proceeds must go towards education. Only traditional tickets to instant games and lottos may be sold. South Carolina’s lottery may enter multi-state drawings and it does. This includes Mega Millions and Powerball. The lottery may not operate keno games or expand into video lottery. The Bingo Act of 1976 permits charities to offer bingo with a few rules. A game may only have one winner. The prize for each game offered during a session must be equal. Auto-daubers were permitted in 2004 but only to facilitate a traditional bingo game. Video bingo games are explicitly prohibited. A nonprofit organization must be active for three years in the state to receive a bingo license. It must be a charitable, religious or fraternal organization. Each licensed bingo site must pay $1,000 per year. Manufacturers pay $5,000 per year to place devices related to bingo. Promoters must pay $2,000 per year to operate in South Carolina. The first $948,000 per year in annual revenue generated from bingo licensing must go towards senior citizen services and parks. Any overage may enter the general fund. List of South Carolina Casinos The only places to gamble in South Carolina are convenience stores that sell lottery tickets, charities that offer bingo and the Catawba reservation near Rock Hill, which offers high stakes bingo. The only South Carolina casinos are the Big M Casino and SunCruz Aquacasino, which are cruise casinos, dock in the Little River Inlet just north of Myrtle Beach. Players may enjoy video poker, slots, craps, roulette and table games that use cards on these ships. The cruises may not operate casino games until they have entered international waters. History of South Carolina Gambling Racing was the first form South Carolina gambling. Horses and greyhounds raced early last century. The conservative movement during the days after World War II put an end to this type of gambling. The first form of legalized South Carolina gambling in the modern days was bingo. This occurred in 1976. Only charities may offer bingo although the Catawba Tribe also operates the games through its exemption under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The rules pertaining to buy-ins and prize pools do not apply to reservation bingo games. Voters approved a state lottery through a constitutional referendum in 2001. The first lottery ticket was sold in January 2002. The only permitted games are lotto drawings and instant scratch-off tickets. These are sold at convenience stores but not over the Internet. Video Poker Machine Boom and Decline The most interesting part of South Carolina gambling history started in 1986. A state gambling law was quietly edited and attached to a must-pass budget bill. The language removed the words “or property” from an anti-gambling statute. This was meant to legalize arcade redemption games, although there was some question as to whether the intent was always to find a back door for video poker machines. Gambling devices began appearing in convenience stores and bars. It was not long before casinos opened throughout the state. At one point there were 7,000 places to gamble, three times more than Nevada at the time. There were about 34,000 video poker machines in these establishments. It was not until 1989 that lawmakers realized what they had done three years prior. By that time, the video poker industry in South Carolina had exploded into a nine-figure industry in terms of annual revenues. The first step towards controlling video poker was a law passed by the state legislature that limited daily winnings to $125. This law was skirted when video poker operators simply cashed out $125 per day until a larger jackpot was paid in full. South Carolina video poker establishments were limited to five machines per location. Owners determined that a location was simply an address. The solution was to wall off multiple rooms and call it a separate business. Many casinos, as they were advertised, continued to stuff dozens of games into a building. Walls were constructed to separate them. South Carolina outlawed the operation of video poker on Sundays. This was a law the operators actually obeyed. Many of these South Carolina casinos were gaudy and considered eyesores in the community. The state lines with Georgia and North Carolina was littered with them. South Carolina received no benefit from these machines in terms of taxes. There was no minimum age to play, although most video poker malls required patrons to be at least 19 years of age. No Referendum for Voters The video poker lobby even managed to defeat a popular governor, Republican David Beasley. Video poker operators backed Democrat Jim Hodges with millions in campaign funds. A historically Republican state saw a Democrat win its gubernatorial race thanks to the video poker’s campaign contributions. The state had enough of this and in 1999, the state legislature decided to put an end to the industry. The South Carolina Legislature passed a bill, signed by Governor Hodges, which put the matter up for a statewide referendum. Voters would decide in a November 1999 referendum whether video poker should remain legal in South Carolina. There was just one problem with this law. The South Carolina Constitution does not give its citizens a referendum right unless it is a constitutional amendment. The law stated that if South Carolinians did not affirm the legality of video poker, it would become illegal after June 30, 2000. Some observers at the time wondered if this was intentional. The state legislature made it appear that it would allow the citizens to decide whether video poker should be legal in South Carolina. They never got the chance. The South Carolina Supreme Court deemed that its citizens could not vote on the measure because the state constitution did not permit such an action. Because of this ruling, video poker became illegal on July 1, 2000. The machines were moved to other states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and West Virginia, where the games still enjoyed a gray area status at the time. South Carolina Casinos & Gambling FAQ What forms of gambling are legal in South Carolina? The only forms of legalized gambling in South Carolina are bingo and a state lottery. Are daily fantasy sports legal in South Carolina? It is widely believed daily fantasy sports are legal in South Carolina. State Attorney General Alan Wilson has yet to issue an official opinion on the topic. Is racing legal in South Carolina? Horse and greyhound racing are not legal in South Carolina. Is off-track betting legal in South Carolina? Is online gambling legal in South Carolina? The only form of online gambling permitted in South Carolina at this time is daily fantasy sports. Are online poker, casino games or sports betting legal in South Carolina? All of these games are illegal in South Carolina. The sites that operate the games are unlicensed in the state. Does the South Carolina Lottery sell tickets over the Internet? Lottery tickets are not sold online in South Carolina. Is video poker legal in South Carolina? Video poker was outlawed in 2000.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15846
__label__wiki	0.936526	0.936526	Filtered Bills 39th Parliament, 2nd Session Results 21 - 40 of 129 (approximate) 39th Parliament, 2nd Session An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation) Constitution Act, 2007 (Democratic representation) An Act to amend the Canada Marine Act, the Canada Transportation Act, the Pilotage Act and other Acts in consequence An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (non-registration of firearms that are neither prohibited nor restricted) An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity theft and related misconduct) An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2007 and to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on October 30, 2007 Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007 An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to loans) Third Reading in the House of Commons (2008-06-17) An Act to establish the Specific Claims Tribunal and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Specific Claims Tribunal Act An Act to amend the Judges Act An Act respecting the sustainable development of Canada's seacoast and inland fisheries Fisheries Act, 2007 Minister of Fisheries and Oceans An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 An Act to give effect to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Act An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2008 An Act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act Air Canada and Its Affiliates Act An Act to permit the resumption and continuation of the operation of the National Research Universal Reactor at Chalk River Minister of Natural Resources An Act to amend the Canada Grain Act, chapter 22 of the Statutes of Canada, 1998 and chapter 25 of the Statutes of Canada, 2004 An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the Canada Student Loans Act and the Public Service Employment Act Minister of Labour Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15847
__label__wiki	0.879353	0.879353	Everybody's Gone to the Rapture now PS4 exclusive, no PC release in sight By Perry Vandell 2013-08-23T20:32:15.234Z Another casualty in the great console exclusivity war has taken place in the form of the bleak, post-apocalyptic survival title, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture , or The Chinese Room's latest game that doesn't involve avoiding murderous pig monsters . Probably. So why are PC gamers missing out on this breathtaking romp in the Rapture? Because, according to The Chinese Room's own Dan Pinchbeck (who wrote Dear Esther ), it simply couldn't be done any other way. “We don't have enough money or production expertise to make this game without help,” Pinchbeck told RPS . “We don't think we can raise enough through Kickstarter or public alpha to make this happen." However, Pinchbeck specified that The Chinese Room's deal with Sony only included Everybody's Gone to the Rapture—not all future games. “Dear Esther fans were very much in our thoughts, but enough of us are multi-platform gamers to make this work for us,” Pinchbeck said. “And we're in this for the long game, so I can't see us not returning to PC, or doing whatever we can to keep that fan base as we owe them a great deal.” So there you have it. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised to see Everybody's Gone to the Rapture pop up on personal computers six months or so past its initial release. Games like Guacamelee and Pixeljunk Eden have shed their PS3 exclusivity for the PC in years past, and I don't see a reason why Everybody's Gone to the Rapture can't eventually do the same.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15848
__label__wiki	0.884055	0.884055	Home > News & Media > News Releases > PCL Construction’s President and COO Appointed to Mile High United Way Board Media Toolkit PCL Experts PCL Construction’s President and COO Appointed to Mile High United Way Board Printer-Friendly » 7/1/2019 Denver – US Head Office Deron Brown named to Board of Trustees Denver, CO (July 1, 2019) – Deron Brown, President and COO of PCL Construction’s U.S. Operations has been appointed to the Mile High United Way Board of Trustees. The Mile High United Way Board of Trustees is a diverse and committed group of local businesses and community leaders who support the mission of Mile High United Way – uniting people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good. “I’ve been a proud supporter of the United Way for many years,” says Brown. “To be able to lend my services and expertise to the organization in a leadership role means a great deal to me and I hope to make an impact on the Colorado community while I’m part of this dynamic group.” PCL Construction is a long-time supporter of Mile High United Way and has donated more than $18 million to the organization in more than 20 years of partnership. In addition to being one of only four companies in the Denver Metro area investing more than $1 million to the programs and services of Mile High United Way, PCL is also one of seven companies to be a Champion of Hope Emeritus, the highest award bestowed on a United Way corporate partner. About PCL Construction PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in 31 major centers. Together, these companies have an annual construction volume of $7 billion, making PCL one of the largest contracting organizations in North America. Watch us build at PCL.com. Stephanie McCay Manager, US Communications PCL Construction smccay@pcl.com	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15849
__label__wiki	0.791834	0.791834	A Bridge to the Stars Imprint: Andersen (Joel Gustafson Stories - 1) 12 year old Joel lives with his father in the cold northern part of Sweden. At night he often sneaks out of his father's house to look for a lonely dog he has seen from his window. On the bridge across the icy river he starts a secret society and has adventures. But one night he discovers that his father's bed is also empty and will have to come terms with his father's new-found love. The harsh reality of Joel's world comes vividly to life and leaves the reader spellbound. "This slim gripping mystery suggests that Mankell is as proficient a writer for teenagers as he is for adults." Shadows in the Twilight When the Snow Fell The Journey to the End of the World Henning Mankell (1948-2015) became a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries continue to dominate bestseller lists all over the globe and his books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh. Driven by a desire to change the world and to fight against racism and nationalism, Mankell devoted much of his time to working with charities in Africa, including SOS Children’s Villages and PLAN International, where he was also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008, the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience. www.henningmankell.com	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15850
__label__wiki	0.630545	0.630545	PSLS • News • PS4 News, Trophies, Reviews, and More • Reviews Masquerada: Songs and Shadows Review – Playing Politics (PS4) Tyler TreeseTuesday, August 08, 2017 I’ve reviewed a lot of role-playing games over the past three years, and rarely do I find myself wanting to really learn more about the worlds that the characters inhabit. When I see scrolls full of lore, I typically find myself skipping them and concentrating on gameplay. Despite this, I found myself checking every corner for collectibles and reading every small piece of information I could find in Masquerada: Songs and Shadows. Developer Witching Hour Studios have created one of the most compelling virtual worlds I’ve seen in a long time, and I craved for more information. At the core of Masquerada is politics and a polarizing class divide. Humans are typically divided between those who have powerful masks that enhance their combat abilities, and the regular folk who couldn’t dream of wielding such power. Despite a focus on magic and fantasy, this is a story that anyone can relate to since it’s not far off from the real class warfare that we’re seeing in countries all over the world. While there’s a class divide, the politics are even more polarizing within the wealthy mask-wearing community. Despite having more in common than they’d like to admit (always remember that those in power are awful), the mask-wearers are split into several different groups that wear separate colors and don’t get along. It’s much more complicated than I’m presenting it, but Masquerada is filled with a city that’s divided into several factions. They all must begrudgingly cooperate, though, when one rogue group attempts a hostile takeover. Stop, Hammer Time For the most part, the action in Masquerada takes place during an active battle-system. Not unlike other action RPGs such as Diablo, players have direct control of their character and can have them unleash special skills while they auto-attack enemies by default. Effectively managing cool-downs controls the ebb and flow of battle, and players can customize their skills over the course of the game’s 15-hour run time. Overall, it’s a very solid system mechanically. The coolest part of the battle system, and this becomes more necessary to use on the higher difficulties, is that players can actually pause the action at any time. Players can then micromanage all three of the characters in their party, perform everyone’s skills, and then unpause the combat. The AI is generally good at controlling the player’s partners (and their behavior can even be customized), but this really frees up the player to decide how much they want to be involved with each battle. Players will get as much out of Masquerada as they put in. Those playing on a harder difficulty will really begin to appreciate the nuance of the action, but there’s also a story-focused difficulty that allow players to tone down the game’s difficulty. I ended up experimenting with several of the difficulties, and it’s great to see a game that can appeal to all skill levels. The only disappointment comes from outside battle, as there aren’t many chances to actually explore the world. Masquerada PS4 Review - PlayStation LifeStyle Characters that Matter What really impressed me with Masquerada was how much I ended up caring for every single character that joined my party. I started out disliking most of them, but I quickly became enraptured in their personal goals. They weren’t presented as noble people off the bat, but rather they had their own selfish and believable goals as to why they were cooperating. As I learned about their background, and slowly watched their growth unfold, I started to really like all of them. While every main character ends up having a meaningful story, I was particularly caught up in the hulking Kalden’s tale of love and grief. His tragic tale of heartbreak wasn’t what I was expecting from the character’s stoic manner, and I definitely wasn’t expecting to end up crying when he finally confided in my character. Despite taking place in a fantasy world, Masquerada wonderfully deals with some very touchy topics that are relevant to modern-day society. It’s also one of the few games that have made death really matter in a story. This isn’t a fairy tale, and the tragedies of war are constantly unfolding around the player. Through a combination of a fleshed-out world and interesting characters, Masquerada is the rare role-playing game that really sticks with the player after the credits roll (and that’s not just due to the game’s cliffhanger ending). Rather than deal with trope-filled characters, every member of Songs and Shadows‘ cast feels like a real person, and this makes their actions seem much more believable when they’re forced to deal with some truly terrible situations. The story is the star here, and Witching Hour Studios have crafted a narrative they should be proud of. Masquerada PS4 review code provided by publisher. Reviewed on PlayStation 4 Pro. For more information on scoring, please read our Review Policy here. Emotional story that deals with mature topics Enjoyable combat with depth Characters that actually make you care Not many chances to explore the world Lot of great lore is hidden in collectibles Tags: Masquerada, Masquerada: Songs and Shadows, Witching Hour Studios, Ysbryd Games	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15852
__label__cc	0.570147	0.429853	John Shakespeare And Mary Arden Apr 19, 2019 · William Shakespeare, Shakespeare also spelled Shakspere, byname Bard of Avon or Swan of Avon, (baptized April 26, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England—died April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon), English poet, dramatist, and actor, often called the English national poet and considered by many to be the greatest dramatist of all time. Two of the houses, Mary Arden’s House and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. you’ll find Hall’s Croft, home of Dr John Hall – the husband of Shakespeare’s daughter Susannah. Once again, Hall’s Croft is more. His mother’s family, the Ardens, was staunchly Catholic, with one member, Edward Arden, executed in 1583 for alleged complicity in the Sommerville plot. The poet’s father, John Shakespeare. His father John, who was appointed mayor of the town in 1568. sounds and smells of a 16th-century Tudor farm. It was here that Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, grew up. It’s thought Shakespeare. Shakespeare was born here in 1564 in a half-timbered house in Henley Street. The home has been restored to look as it would have when Shakespeare was 10. His father John, who was appointed. Greek Mythology Tattoo Sleeves The Batman Family enemies are a collection of fictional supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.These characters are depicted as adversaries of the superhero Batman and his allies. Since Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), his supporting cast has expanded to include other superheroes, and has become what is Upstairs, one room is devoted to a display about famous visitors, including John Keats, Charles Dickens and Mark. Ticket to those houses, plus childhood homes of Shakespeare’s mother (Mary Arden’s. . s Birthplace on the street where we think Shakespeare was born – but there’s no evidence of which house. And there is no evidence whatsoever that Anne Hathaway, Mary Arden and Dr John Hall lived. Shakespeare is one of the most influential figures in human civilization. In 1582, he was eighteen years old. His father had lost most of the family’s modest fortune. His girlfriend, eight years older, was pregnant, so they married. Their child was born, and two years later, Visit Shakespeare’s Family Homes in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Discover more about the life and times of William Shakespeare across five unique properties and learn about what life was like in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Find out more and book your tickets today. Books With Poems In Them Dec 03, 2014 · NPR’s Book Concierge Our Guide To 2014’s Great Reads. by Nicole Cohen, David Eads, Rose Friedman, Becky Lettenberger, Petra Mayer, Beth Novey and Christina Rees – Published December 3, 2014 Textbook Solutions Master the problems in your textbooks. With expertly written step-by-step solutions for your textbooks leading the way, you’ll not only A beautiful figure of John the Baptist was recently. and you can plot a walk along the canal to Mary Arden’s Farm at Wilmcote and back to town via Shottery, using paths and lanes. Did young. Which Mood Is The Poet Trying To Create With These Lines From “dover Beach” By Matthew Arnold? He opened a book and read the last two stanzas of "Dover Beach," a poem by Matthew Arnold. Today we will read the poem in its entirety, annotate it, and make connections between it and Fahrenheit 451. Take a look at my preparation for class. We will read stanza by stanza, working to understand each The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has planned a number of summer fun events at Mary Arden’s House and the Shakespeare Countryside. Fantastical Tales in Beautiful Places, hosted by writer and. The Arden Shakespeare is a long-running series of scholarly editions of the works of William Shakespeare.It presents fully edited modern-spelling editions of the plays and poems, with lengthy introductions and full commentaries. William Shakespeare was the eldest son of John and Mary Shakespeare. John Shakespeare was a glove-maker, who married Mary Arden, the daughter of a farmer from the nearby village of Wilmcote.When William was born, John and Mary were living on Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, in the house now known as Shakespeare’s Birthplace.They had eight children in total. The age of Shakespeare was a great time in English history. The reign of Elizabeth (1558 – 1603) saw England emerge as the leading naval and commercial power of the Western world. Elizabeth I’s England consolidated its position with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, and firmly established the Church of England (begun by her father, Henry VIII, after a dispute with the Pope). His birthday is, however, celebrated three days earlier, on 23rd April. Today! His Mum and Dad were John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. In 1556 John bought the main part of the house in Henley Street, Bard Bite Shakespeare’s friend and fellow actor, Richard Burbage, amazed and delighted audiences with his stirring interpretation of the outrageous villain Richard III.On March 13, 1602, a lawyer and diarist named John Manningham recorded a now-famous anecdote about Shakespeare and Richard Burbage: TIMELINE – JOHN AND MARY SHAKESPEARE THE BARD’S PARENTS 1531 Probable year of birth of Shakespeare’s father, John Shakespeare 1540 Probable year of birth of Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden 1556 Robert Arden dies (Shakespeare’s maternal grandfather.) 1556 Mary Arden ( mother of the Bard ) was named as one of the Executers of her father’s will 1557 Marriage of John ( father of the. Mary Shakespeare, née Arden, (c. 1537–1608) was the mother of William Shakespeare.She was the daughter of Wilmcote gentleman farmer Robert Arden, a cadet of the Arden family prominent in Warwickshire since before the Norman Conquest.She was the youngest of eight daughters, and when her father died in 1556 she inherited land at Snitterfield and Wilmcote from her father as a dowry. William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) was born at Stratford-upon-Avon in a house in Henley Street. This is preserved intact. His mother, Mary Arden, was one of the daughters of Robert Arden, a yeoman farmer of Wilmcote: his father, John Shakespeare, was a glover and wool dealer of good standing who held the office of Bailiff of the Borough in 1568. It was here that Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, grew up. It’s thought Shakespeare. upon-Avon and its 26,000 residents. The town is marked 400 years since Shakespeare’s death on April 23 with new. Glover’s Son and Plot Thief William Shakespeare was born on April 23rd-ish, 1564. His mother was Mary Arden. His father was John Shakespeare, an aspirational sort who worked his way up the social. children’s parties and tours of Shakespeare’s houses. The Bard was born in a house on Henley St where his father, John, was a glove maker and local councillor married to Mary Arden of the landed. BECOME A MEMBER. Become a member of the Folger Shakespeare Library and receive access to special member events. MAKE A DONATION. We invite you to personally participate in the life of the Folger Shakespeare Library by making a tax-deductible donation to the institution. Listen to live music at the Shakespeare Houses Music will be in the air at Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft this summer. Constable and their contemporaries, including John Sell Cotman, John. However, near the very end of John Shakespeare’s life, it seems that his social and economic standing was again beginning to flourish. He once again applied to the College of Heralds for a coat-of-arms in 1596, and, due likely to the success of William in London, this time his wish was granted. ‘It’s black over Bill’s mother’s’: it looks like rain. Bill is William Shakespeare, and his mother (Mary Arden) lived on the outskirts of Stratford. Most storms are believed to come in from the. Upstart Crow stars Harry Enfield as Will’s dad, John Shakespeare; Paula Wilcox as Will’s mum, Mary Arden; Liza Tarbuck as Anne Hathaway; Helen Monks as Will’s daughter Susannah; Gemma Whelan as Kate;. Many eminent visitors, such as Charles Dickens, John Keats, and Mark Twain. Other major attractions in the town include Mary Arden’s Tudor farm, Shakespeare’s mother’s childhood home. Anne Hathaway. Mary Arden, had a group of cousins who were known at the time as bad eggs. Around the 1580s, Shakespeare s first removed cousin William Arden, William s son Edward, and Edward s son-in-law John. Shakespeare’s father, John Shakespeare, was a successful glovemaker who was also held important positions in the local government. Shakespeare mother was Mary Arden. It is suspected that Shakespeare. Previous 250 Poems A Portable Anthology Next Event In 2012 Birth Of Charles Dickens	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15854
__label__wiki	0.700677	0.700677	On March 25, 1999, Central Precinct Officers were summoned to an apartment building in the 2100 block of NW Davis Street by the manager of the apartments. When the officers contacted the manager, he told them that there was a “foul odor” emanating from Apt #106. He also told them that Apt 106 was rented to a subject named Sven Gomez. The manager let the officers into the apartment and as they searched, they discovered the partially decomposed body of a male. They were unable to determine at the time if it was the body of Sven Gomez. The person that was found in the apartment presented in such a manner that the officers immediately contacted Homicide Detectives. Homicide detectives responded, searched the scene and attended the autopsy of the found body. The autopsy revealed that the person died of asphyxiation. The body was identified as Sven Rodriguez Gomez. Sven Gomez was a 32-year-old Hispanic male immigrant from Columbia, South America. Investigators believe that he was last seen alive on March 17, 1999. He was employed as a bus boy at a nearby restaurant. He was openly gay and frequented bars in downtown Portland.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15858
__label__wiki	0.76946	0.76946	RICHARDSON: WE'RE BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Neil Weld Pre-season results mean little to assistant manager Pompey’s Irish tour came to an end with a 2-0 victory at Bohemians. Danny Rose and Conor Chaplin were on target against the top-flight outfit in a game that the Blues dominated. The outcome is not something that Leam Richardson will be keen to dwell on for too long, however. He is more concerned about the players getting fitter and preparing themselves for the League Two campaign that starts next month. Pompey’s assistant manager said: “We’ve been pleased with how it’s gone throughout the week and the people at the Johnstown Hotel have looked after us well. “The lads have applied themselves in training and we had a particularly tough session on Friday, so it’s pleasing that the lads still had energy for the game. “It’s not really about the results in pre-season – it’s about new lads getting to know each other and getting back into good habits. “It’s about building those relationships on the pitch and getting the basics right ahead of the new season. “The structure’s already in place for next week and it’s going to be tough, with the Havant & Waterlooville game coming in the middle of that.” Ben Close, Tom Davies and Curtis Main all missed the game, but Richardson does not think the trio will be sidelined for long. He said: “Ben has got a tight hamstring, while Curtis has got a tight quad and Tom had a bit of a back spasm on Friday. “Hopefully we’ve come through this game with no new injuries and they’ll all be fit by the next game.” Watch Richardson's thoughts on the game below or subscribe to Pompey PlayerHD for more reaction.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15859
__label__wiki	0.832024	0.832024	4 behaviours that increase your chances of divorce Keep doing these things and you'll eventually kill your marriage, according to research. By Arricca Sansone malerapasoGetty Images Anyone who's been with his or her partner for longer than a day knows that marriage has its ups and downs. But research by the Gottman Institute has shown that certain negative behaviours are more likely than others to result in divorce. 'The basis of every good relationship is a strong sense of trust," says Michael McNulty, PhD, Gottman Master Trainer with the Gottman Institute and director of the Chicago Relationship Center. 'The partners have to feel like, ultimately, they have each other's backs when it comes to the inevitable differences that arise between people. All relationships have conflicts, but how you deal with them and find fair compromises is key.' Here are the top behaviours that tend to destroy marriages – and what you can do to counteract them: 1 Contempt Without question, it's the worst of the worst behaviours. 'Contempt is the number one predictor of divorce,' says Sinead Smyth, LMFT, Gottman Master Trainer with the Gottman Institute and therapist at East Bay Relationship Center in Alameda, California. 'Contempt is defined as anything that puts down your partner or conveys your superiority in some way to the other person.' This includes using sarcasm or talking down to the person ("Of course you'd say that" or "You're just like your father"), mocking them, or using non-verbal signs such as rolling your eyes or sneering. Antidote: 'Step back for a minute, and state your own needs. Do not attack or belittle the other person,' says Smyth. Instead, approach it from the standpoint of how to find a solution by saying something along the lines of, "I'm upset because we've talked about this before. I need to find a way for us to keep the house cleaner." 2 Criticism We all have bad days when we're cranky or short with our loved ones, but remarks that treat your partner as if he or she has a character flaw is a huge no-no, says McNulty. For example, using absolutes like the words "never" and "always", such as "You are never on time", or "You always forget to take out the rubbish" are critical comments (and they're probably not entirely accurate anyhow). Antidote: 'When you live closely with another person, you're going to have complaints,' says McNulty. 'We all have things that are important to us, but how you approach the complaint is the issue. If you start the conversation negatively, it's going to end negatively.' Try rephrasing your complaint by using a gentle statement that begins with "I" not "you". For example, say something such as "I feel so nervous/ upset/ embarrassed when you're running late. Can you call or text me so I don't worry?" or "I feel frustrated when the rubbish piles up. Can you help me out with that?" 3 Defensiveness It's natural to want to strike back when we're feeling bombarded by our partner, says McNulty. 'If we're feeling criticised, we may say things in response to our partner's attack such as, "You're wrong. I do always remember to pick up the dry-cleaning", or "You're just being too picky."' But defensiveness usually just escalates the situation. Antidote: Take some responsibility – even if it's just a small part of the problem and even if you don't necessarily agree with the other person's point of view. 'The person wants you to relate to what they are saying. They want to be heard,' says McNulty. 'The goal is collaboration.' Instead of launching a counter-attack, say something such as, "You know, I could be better about taking out the rubbish," or "I really did forget to do that chore you asked and will try to do better next time." 4 Stonewalling When you're trying to have a conversation with your partner, it's maddening if he or she is tuning you out – looking down, looking away, not engaging. But the reason for stonewalling typically is that that person is feeling overwhelmed by the subject matter or what you're saying. Your partner doesn't know what to do or how to respond, so he or she shuts down. Antidote: Recognising that the other person is feeling overloaded can help. In this situation, it's fine for either you or your partner to say, "Let's take a break right now," says Smyth. If you're the one feeling overloaded, say something like, "I want to hear what you're saying, but I just walked in the door," or "I'm too upset right now. Can we talk in a little bit?" Or if you sense your partner is feeling attacked, offer to return to the topic later. 'The idea is to recognise the negative behaviours that are predictive of divorce and to use various tools as a couple to work against them,' says Smyth. From: Woman's Day US More From Sex and Relationships How couples can improve their sex lives How to have an amicable divorce process How to combat vaginal dryness during sex 20 random acts of kindness to make someone’s day The UK's most eligible over 50s have revealed Sex positions to make it easier for you to orgasm The top 5 best vibrators for couples Is double-backing your pill to skip a period safe? This is how long it takes to get over an ex Valentine's Gifts for him under £20 4 Tips To Boost Your Marriage And Avoid The Divorce Courts 12 easy money saving tips to try in 2019 Getting divorced might be genetic, claim scientists The unexpected reason divorce runs in the family There's been a hike in divorce rates for the first time in five years This number of previous sexual partners could up your risk of divorce	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15861
__label__wiki	0.945086	0.945086	Canberra's latest Englishman Sutton out to silence doubters Mon 11 Mar 2019, 09:07 AM New Canberra forward Ryan Sutton knows he has a lot of hype to live up to as an Englishman joining the NRL, and he wouldn't have it any other way. The 23-year-old has already built an impressive resume despite playing at the highest level for a short time. He has already tasted premiership success with the Wigan Warriors in 2016 and has played in the 2017 World Club Challenge and Challenge Cup final. However, the biggest challenge he says will come in the form of proving his doubters wrong as he attempts to be the latest Englishman to crack the Telstra Premiership. "At 23 I have been told that it is young for a middle and really, they don't really peak for another four or five years," Sutton said. "So, I think that it's a good thing that I have just started to scratch the surface of what I might be capable of. "I have played for a while and I have got a pretty good feel for that the game is about, but that's why I came over here to take my career to the next level and see if I can play in the NRL." It could be jokingly argued the Raiders are slowly turning into the English side under the cover of darkness, with now four international-standard players from the Old Dart calling the nation's capital home. Sutton admitted following in the footsteps of Josh Hodgson and Elliott Whitehead was daunting when he walked into the Raiders headquarters before this pre-season. However, on the back of training time with the NRL squad and playing time with the Mounties in the Intrust Super Premiership, Sutton knows he has what it takes. "You probably do get pressure and there probably will be people who will say 'an English bloke going out to the NRL he won't make it' but I want to try and prove people wrong," he said. "You know in yourself if you can do it, I know it's a tough competition, but I'm a competitive person and I wanted to come over here and make a name for myself. "I'm stubborn and sometimes I do read some stuff on Twitter or Instagram and I probably look into it too much, but it drives me because I know I am under the radar a little bit, so why not come over here and try and do something a bit special." Raiders co-captain Jarrod Croker said he'd been impressed with the work of Sutton from the momentum he stepped onto the training paddock in lime green. "From day one you knew Sutto was a professional, to be honest I thought he was bigger than what he was, he's not a big body," Croker said. "But he's very fit, very strong and very mobile as well so he's really fit in really well." Raiders recruit Ryan Sutton. ©raiders.com.au Allowing other teams to get a roll-on through poor line-speed was one of the Raiders' achilles heels in 2017. That could be an issue of the past with their slimmed-down pack with Sutton and fellow Englishman John Bateman joining the squad in place of man mountains Shannon Boyd and Junior Paulo. "It changes the dynamics of your team, we've lost two guys who are 130kg with two much smaller blokes," Croker said. "Skill-wise I think we've gained a lot and the mobility we've got now in our forward pack, defensively we want to as good as we can in that area, having some more mobile blokes in the middle can help our line-speed and we all know that makes the difference." Game Day Guide: Raiders v Tigers	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15863
__label__wiki	0.555499	0.555499	Posted on November 9, 2016 March 8, 2019 by Ed McNulty Conscientious Objector (2004) Review of: The Conscientious Objector (2004) Terry Benedict Reviewed by: Ed McNulty Last modified:March 8, 2019 The true story of Desmond Doss a conscientious objector awarded a Cong. Medal of Honor for bravely saving the lives of at least 75 men is told via interviews & combat footage of the Battle of Okina Not rated. Running time: 1 hour 41 min. Our content ratings: Violence 3; Language 0; Sex/Nudity 0. Our star rating (1-5): 5 Thou shalt not kill. Exodus 20: 13 If you have seen Mel Gibson’s WW 2 film Hacksaw Ridge, you must see this riveting documentary that gives even more details about Desmond Doss, the first conscientious objector to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. One reviewer of the Gibson film called it “the untold story,” but in reality, Desmond Doss’s incredible story has been told twice before, the first time in a comic book called True Comics. “Hero Without a Gun” appeared in the April, 1946 issue. That story so inspired one reader, young Terry Benedict, that Doss became his childhood hero. Growing up to become a filmmaker, Benedict released his award-winning documentary in 2004. Desmond Doss had turned down many offers before Benedict came along because he did not believe Hollywood would deal well with his faith, and he wanted to live a quiet life on his small farm. Benedict, however, also a member of the hero’s Seventh Day Adventist Church, promised that he would not slight the faith aspect of his story. As we see in both the documentary (and Mel Gibson’s version) he certainly kept his promise. Comparing the two films, we see that Gibson changed and condensed things, a case of the latter being that the dramatization concentrates on the medic’s experience on Okinawa, omitting his brave life-saving efforts on Guam. We do see in both films on the wall of the Desmond home the colorful lithograph of The Lord’s Prayer surrounded by smaller pictures of The Ten Commandments, but in the documentary, there is no tale of Desmond’s hitting his brother with a brick, and thus from remorse vowing never to kill. It is simply exposure to that framed lithograph, along with the teachings of his mother and church, that formed the boy’s conscience. Desmond did walk to Lynchburg to give blood (a 6-mile round trip), butin the documentary there is no meeting the cute nurse who would become his wife. We do see Dorothy several times, but no story of the Army’s refusal to grant the trainee leave to attend his wedding while he languishes in the stockade. In the documentary Desmond is denied leave to go home by his vindictive commander, but the occasion was his soldier brother Harold’s visit with the family before shipping out for combat. It was an especially low point for Desmond because of the possibility of not seeing Harold again. Also, the Gibson’s film’s powerful courtroom scene did not happen, though Desmond did come close to being drummed out of the Army for his refusal to pick up a rifle. His father Tom, instead of showing up in person at the court martial, used the telephone and letters to get the officer he had served under during WW 1, now a general, to bring about Desmond’s release and allow him to serve as an unarmed medic, as he had signed up to do. If you rad fast, you can read most of the general’s letter while it is on the screen. Through a series of testimonials by the various men of his unit, including two officers, Desmond’s amazing story of the rescue of so many wounded is told. All of them admit to despising and harassing him during training when they thought it was out of cowardice that he would not pick up a gun. They now cannot seem to heap enough praise on him, one of them saying that he would not trade “for nothing” his serving with the medic. Considerable combat footage from the Okinawa battle is interspersed, as are colorful panels from the True Comics’ story (loved this touch!). There is even a picture taken by a combat photographer showing Desmond standing atop Hacksaw Ridge after helping carry and tie up the cargo net which the troops would use for their climb. The fact that Desmond was one of two volunteers willing to climb up, unguarded, was left out of Gibson’s film—I wonder if they were worried that the audience would think this was laying it on too thick. This guy seemed to be everywhere that danger lurked! The survivors describe the savage fighting with great feeling, especially when they return as a group to tour the Okinawa battle field. Much of the landscape has changed, large trees now growing atop the ridge, but many of the caves and holes are still visible. One man almost cries as he talks about seeing Japanese soldiers, their bodies burning as a result of flame throwers, dashing out of those holes and rolling on the ground. The Americans would take the top of the ridge by day, and then at night have to retreat down the cliff when the Japanese emerged in hordes from their hiding places. It was during one of the American retreats that Doss and many wounded Americans were left behind. No longer wearing a red cross armband because Japanese soldiers were especially trying to shoot medics, Doss places himself in danger to rescue wounded soldier after wounded soldier. He prays, “God, let me rescue one more.” One veteran says, “God had his hand on his shoulder.” Probably true because we learn that one Japanese sniper had the medic in his gun sight several times, and each time he pulled the trigger, his rifle jammed. Before one mission back to the top of Hacksaw Ridge, Doss was given permission to pray—and lo and behold not a man was lost! When the battalion was scheduled to make its final attack on a Saturday, which was his Sabbath, Doss agreed to go along despite his usually strict observance of the day. Before starting out, the men asked him to pray for them, and he said he would if they would give him a few minutes to read his Bible. The commander, when he inquires why the men have not started their assault, is told that it is because Doss is reading his Bible and then will pray for the men. The colonel calls a halt to all the units until Doss is finished and his unit is ready to go. There is more, much more, including what happened when Doss is taken away wounded and discovers that he had left his precious Bible somewhere on the battleground. There is no better example of the power of faith and the courage of one’s convictions than this man’s story. The film opens with the quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Whosoever would be a man, must be a non-conformist.” The apostle Paul expressed a similar when he wrote to the Romans, “Don’t let the world around squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good, meets all his demands, and moves toward the true goal of maturity” (Rom. 12:2, J. B. Phillips)—words that describes well Desmond Doss, “The Hero Without a Gun.”. Note: You can see and read True Comics “Hero Without a Gun” at the Adventist Digital Library website: http://adventistdigitallibrary.org/adl-366778/true-comics-issue-48-hero-without-gun This review with a set of questions is in the Nov. 2016 issue of VP. CategoriesMovie Reviews TagsArmy, conscientious objector, medic, Okinawa, WW 2 2 Replies to “Conscientious Objector (2004)” Sherry Pebworth says: After seeing both this documentary and the drama “Hacksaw Ridge,” which do you find more enthralling? I saw the documentary at an Adventist camp meeting in about 2005. I haven’t seen “Hacksaw Ridge” and I’ve been wondering whether I ought to make a point of it. Ed McNulty says: Sherry, I love both & see them as supplemental to each other. The doc. provides a lot more information & no changing of a few facts, but the drama is more immediate or intimate. It makes us feel that we are alongside Doss, the part taking place atop Hacksaw Ridge totally engrossing. I think you’ll love the drama, specially in that it does not downplay the importance of Doss’s faith as the motivating factor in his strong moral stand. Too often Hollywood movies barely acknowledge the faith of a character, unless he or she is a hypocrite. Thanks for your post. New! 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__label__wiki	0.99056	0.99056	Home / Elle King / In The Mix / James Bay / Mall of Asia Arena / manila / MMI Live and Ovation Productions / Panic! at The Disco / philippines / The 1975 / Third Eye Blind / Twin Pines / The Biggest Music Festival is Happening on August 18 at the MOA Arena! The Biggest Music Festival is Happening on August 18 at the MOA Arena! Alex De Vera Dizon 8/15/2016 Elle King, In The Mix, James Bay, Mall of Asia Arena, manila, MMI Live and Ovation Productions, Panic! at The Disco, philippines, The 1975, Third Eye Blind, Twin Pines MMI Live and Ovation Productions are bringing in six international acts --- The 1975, Third Eye Blind, Panic! at The Disco, James Bay, Elle King, and Twin Pines—to perform in one epic night dubbed as “In The Mix”. As one of 2016’s most-awaited music festivals, ‘In the Mix’ will feature live performances from both popular and emerging artists on August 18, 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Returning to the country as promised at their Manila gig in 2015, The 1975 will be back with new materials and daring new sound with the sophomore album 'I Like It When You Sleep For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It', soared to the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and produced the hit singles like “Love Me”, “Ugh!”, “The Sound”, and “Somebody Else”. The album was out early this year - a follow-up from their 2013 debut 'The 1975.' The Manchester synth-rock band was responsible of producing hits like “Chocolate”, “Girls”, and “Sex” to name a few. Alternative-rock band Third Eye Blind will also make their way back to the Philippines. Led by the hits “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Graduate,” “How’s It Going to Be,” “Losing a Whole Year,” and “Jumper,” Third Eye Blind found commercial success in the late 1990s. Their self-titled debut album Third Eye Blind reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, sold six million copies and went six times platinum in the United States. “Semi-Charmed Life” peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned the group a Billboard Music Award for modern rock track of the year. After their first visit in 2008, Grammy-nominated Panic! At The Disco is also returning with the recently released fifth studio album, ‘Death of a Bachelor.’ Ten years after, the award-winning rock band’s sole remaining founding member Brendon Urie describes their fifth LP as "a mix between Sinatra and Queen" which he written alongside the likes of Ricky Wilson and Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo. Among the newcomers is 2016 Grammy’s Best New Artist nominee James Bay, who is also set to perform his collection of dusty, blues-inspired songs from his debut ‘Chaos and the Calm.’ With his notable singles “Let It Go” and “Hold Back The River,” James also nabbed Grammy nominations for ‘Best Rock Album’ and ‘Best Rock Song’ for his track ‘Hold Back the River.’ The American singer-songwriter Elle King whose debut album ‘Love Stuff’ with the single "Ex's and Oh's," has risen to the top rungs of the charts months after its 2014 release and on the Billboard Hot 100. The hit also made our 26-year-old music fest headliner just the second woman in two decades (after Lorde) to top the Alternative Songs list and the only woman to lead Hot Rock Songs in 2015. Hailing from Glasgow, front man Barry Morrell, drummer Graham Brown, and bassist Callum McConville are a three-piece anthemic indie band known as Twin Pines - a homage to the mall in their favorite film “Back to the Future”. With a fresh and innovated sound their single “Young Heart” is scheduled for release this May. The track has already featured on E4 hit show ‘Made In Chelsea’ and has been one of the stand out tracks during the band’s recent live performances. For more ticket information, follow #MMILive (on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) and #OvationProd (on Instagram and Twitter and Ovation Productions on Facebook) or you may visit SM Tickets, www.smtickets.com or call (+632) 470-2222. Twin Pines	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15872
__label__wiki	0.898153	0.898153	Brexit is an 'Opportunity' for New IRA The New IRA, the fringe paramilitary organisation responsible for the death of journalist Lyra McKee, has described Brexit as an ‘opportunity’ for the group. In an interview with the Sunday Times, the New IRA’s army council said that Brexit has been instrumental in helping to attract support. “Brexit has forced the IRA to refocus and has underlined how Ireland remains partitioned. It would be remiss of us not to capitalise on the opportunity. It’s put the border on the agenda again.” McKee’s death on April 18th came only months after a large car bomb was detonated in the same town of Londonderry, which has also been blamed on the New IRA. While there have been escalating incidents of apparently isolated violence on the last five years, tensions have been mounting in the province due to Brexit-fuelled uncertainty over the border, and over Northern Ireland’s future relationship with the Republic. Brexit is the perfect excuse for a violent revival of a cause that still stirs Irish consciousness and identity to its core. The New IRA is one of the few small militant groups that oppose the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which brought peace to the region after almost three decades of violence. Outbreaks of violence across Northern Ireland have increased pressure on Irish politicians to restore the devolved Northern Irish Assembly. It’s been over two years since Sinn Fein withdrew from its coalition agreement with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), leaving civil servants responsible the ‘zombified’ administration. In the absence of alternative political voices, the radicalisation of young people in particular is becoming more and more pervasive, and dissident republican groups like the New IRA thrive in the political vacuum. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the New IRA have been recruiting young people for the last decade, enlisting them in military-style training in preparation for a resurgence. These are not only the poor and disenfranchised: university students are suspected to have been among the targeted recruits. In a statement, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said, “We are leaving far too much wide open space for other kinds of voices that don’t believe in democracy, that peddle hate and fear.”	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15876
__label__cc	0.734933	0.265067	Robotics Industry News North American Robotics Market Records Strongest Opening Quarter Ever Robotic Industries Association Posted 04/28/2016 (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA) – The North American robotics market has set new records to begin 2016, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 7,406 robots valued at approximately $402 million were ordered from North American companies during the first quarter of 2016. The number of units ordered in the first three months of 2016 is a new record among opening quarters, growing seven percent over the same period in 2015. Order revenue, however, decreased by eight percent in the first quarter. Robot shipments also set a new opening quarter record, with 7,125 robots valued at $448 million being shipped to North American customers. This represents growth of two percent in units and 21% in dollars over the same quarter of last year. “It is encouraging to see so many new companies adopting robotics for use in their operations,” said Jeff Burnstein, President of RIA. “Companies of all sizes are realizing that robots are more affordable than ever before and can help them increase their productivity to remain competitive in today’s global economy.” Growth in Non-Automotive industries soared in the first quarter of 2016. Robots ordered by the Semiconductor & Electronics (90%), Food & Consumer Goods (82%), and Plastics & Rubber (44%) industries all experienced sizable increases over the same period in 2015. While it is still the largest industry in terms of volume for robotics, orders to the Automotive industry grew only one percent in the first quarter of 2016. In terms of applications, the biggest increases were realized in Spot Welding (31%), Assembly (15%), and Material handling (six percent). “As the technology behind robots is evolving, the number of tasks they are able to perform is increasing,” said Jeff Burnstein, President of RIA. “Today more than ever, robots can handle complex tasks at fast speeds, leading to high productivity for customers. Disruptive innovations like collaborative robots are helping to drive adoption of robotics in new and exciting ways, and that is promising for the future of our industry.” Burnstein noted that the RIA and its sister group AIA – Advancing Vision + Imaging, are seeing the impacts of the growth in demand for robotics and related automation in upcoming events like the International Collaborative Robots Workshop and The Vision Show, slated for May 3-5, 2016 in Boston. “Collaborative robots are the hottest topic in robotics today, and we will have a record turnout in Boston for the workshop,” he said. “The Vision Show is also expected to have record attendance this year,” Burnstein added. Registration and free show passes are available now, visit www.robotics.org and www.visiononline.org respectively for more information on these two collocated events. RIA estimates that some 262,000 robots are now at use in North American factories, which is third to Japan and China in robot use. About Robotic Industries Association (RIA) Founded in 1974, RIA is a not-for-profit trade association driving innovation, growth, and safety in manufacturing and service industries through education, promotion, and advancement of robotics, related automation technologies, and companies delivering integrated solutions. RIA represents 390 robot manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, end users, consulting firms, research groups, and educational institutions. The association hosts a number of events including the International Collaborative Robots Workshop (May 3-4, 2016 in Boston & October 20, 2016 in Cincinnati), the National Robot Safety Conference (October 17-19, 2016 in Cincinnati), the Robotics Industry Forum (January 18-20, 2017 in Orlando) and the biennial Automate Show & Conference (April 3-6, 2017 in Chicago). RIA also provides quarterly robotics statistics and has a content-rich website, Robotics Online. For more details on RIA, visit www.robotics.org or call 734/994-6088. About Association for Advancing Automation (A3) The Association for Advancing Automation is the global advocate for the benefits of automating. A3 promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. A3 is the umbrella group for Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA - Advancing Vision + Imaging, and Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). RIA, AIA, and MCMA combined represent some 940 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, research groups and consulting firms from throughout the world that drive automation forward. For more information, please visit our websites: A3 - www.A3automate.org. RIA - www.robotics.org. AIA - www.visiononline.org. MCMA - www.motioncontrolonline.org. North American Robotics Market Posts its Best Quarter Ever, Sets New Record for First Half of 201407/28/2014 North American Robotics Market Sets New Records for First Nine Months of 201611/02/2016 North American Robotics Market Sets New Records in First Half of 201508/03/2015 North American Robotics Orders to Non-Automotive Companies Surge to New Records11/29/2018 North American Robotics Market Sets New First Quarter Shipments Record05/08/2018 North American Robotics Market has Strongest Year Ever in 201402/04/2015 North American Robot Orders Down Slightly in First Quarter 201906/12/2019	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15884
__label__wiki	0.72506	0.72506	Where Is Sam Going On 'Game Of Thrones'? His Time In The Citadel Is Over By Chrissy Bobic Just when Gilly was uncovering some serious Rhaegar Targaryen information, Sam decided it was time to go through a quarter-life crisis and pack up his little family to leave the Citadel. But where is Sam going on Game of Thrones? His time as a maester in training is apparently over and as he said, he's ready to stop reading about great men, and do something himself, so he's obviously on to bigger and better things. Since Sam's whole reason for becoming a maester was so that he could serve at Castle Black, he might be returning to serve Jon and the other men he left behind when he traveled south. If someone had told him about his father and brother dying by way of Daenerys' dragon execution, he might be on his way home again, but as of right now, Sam still doesn't know. The Archmaester mentioned that he still hadn't broken the news to Sam. Before loading up their wagon, Sam went into the forbidden scrolls section of the library and grabbed some to take with them. Before they left, he told Gilly, "I'm tired of reading about the achievements of better men." I doubt that he's going to go off to fight beyond The Wall, but since he figures his time and talents are best spent outside of Oldtown and the Citadel, Sam might be headed north again. Since there are only two homes that we've really seen for Sam, either at his family's castle or at Castle Black, he's most likely on his way to one of those. And being that his last return home didn't get him the warmest of welcomes from his dad (again, who he has no idea is literally dust in the wind), he'd have no reason to think he should return to his childhood home. Besides finally learning under the Archmaester in the Citadel, fighting beside and serving Jon was the most important thing Sam had going for him. He also apparently has all of the historical books to prove Jon's true parentage on Game of Thrones, even if he doesn't know it yet. It would only make sense for Sam to go back to where he'd spent so much time after being forced to take the black. With the big war with the White Walkers about to start any day now and Jon already out beyond The Wall, it's probably the best time for Sam to make his reappearance anyway. And since that's the only logical place he could go where a maester (or, you know, a junior maester) is needed, it's his most likely destination. I'm betting the folks at Castle Black will be happy to see him.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15886
__label__wiki	0.747708	0.747708	Rory speaks out against wedding and funeral car hire legislation Rory has thrown his weight behind the wedding and funeral car sector, in response to the Law Commission’s unpopular proposals that would see wedding and funeral cars subject to the same legislation for taxis and private hire vehicles, leading to increased licensing, running and compliancy costs, and a level of bureaucracy that could signal the death knell for the business. Rory joined David and Heather Graham, owners of Longtown-based vintage car company Silver Lady Wedding Car Hire, and drivers from Langwathby-based Cars of Distinction at the Smith’s Hotel in Gretna where he met and chatted with drivers likely to be affected, and helped to highlight the damage that this legislation could cause to small Cumbrian vintage-car businesses. Rory said: “This is a great tradition that goes back over hundreds of years – where people can cross to Gretna to get married – so the wedding business, and particularly classic cars, is a wonderful part of what gives life and colour to the constituency. In the past wedding cars, like funeral cars, were exempt from taxi legislation and there is a move to change that. I think that would be a great pity, because it would make it very difficult for businesses like these to run. Silver Lady Wedding Car Hire, for example, relies on people who are volunteers, who do it as a hobby, and probably do it for five or ten days in a year. So to put people through the full cost of all the checks, legislation and licensing as though they were a full-time taxi driver is, I think, like taking a sledge hammer to crack a nut. I have written already to the Law Commission and will be writing again to the Chancellor and to the Department of Transport to ask that this sector remains exempt from this legislation.” Heather Graham of Silver Lady Wedding Car Hire said: “We are delighted with our MP’s support. Currently we are in the consultation stage of the legislation, so it is really important for people to be able to object within this period. The effects on our business would be significant like they would be on most other exclusive wedding car hire businesses. It would be prohibitive and restrictive, and mean not only that we would need a private hire operators licence, but each of our cars would individually have to go through a local authority test which is six times more expensive than the current MOT test. A petition has also been launched on Thursday 26th July 2012 at the World Famous Blacksmiths shop in Gretna Green, for visitors & wedding parties to sign”. Constituents who would like to express their objections can contact the Law Commission; the consultation closes on the 10th of September. Email to [email protected] or write by post to Public Law Team (Taxi and Private Hire), Law Commission, Steel House, 11 Tothill Street, London SW1H 9LJ Rory teams up with British Gas to ‘Share the Warmth’ Rory is calling on local charities to take advantage of the British Gas Share the Warmth Scheme and pocket £50 for their efforts. Charities in Penrith and the Border will be given £50 for every person on qualifying benefits they refer to British Gas for free insulation. As well as getting free insulation which will save them hundreds of pounds off their energy bills each year, the person receiving free insulation from British Gas will also be paid £50 once the installation has been completed. Charities and people benefiting from the scheme do not need to buy their gas or electricity from British Gas to qualify for the deal. The £50 will be paid once the installation has been completed and there is no limit on the number of people they can refer. Charities that wish to take part in the scheme need to contact British Gas to register their interest by emailing British Gas at [email protected]uk. Loft insulation can save households up to £175 from their heating bills and cavity wall insulation can save up to £135. According to DECC, nearly half of Britain’s homes do not have adequate basic insulation. Only 57% of Britain’s lofts have been properly insulated and only 58% of cavity walls have been filled. All British Gas energy and services customers are currently eligible for free insulation. Rory said: “It’s a tough time for both charities and homes in Penrith and the Border to make ends meet. This is a great scheme that can help charities raise revenue and help local residents save money. I’d encourage every charity to check and see if the people that they are helping can get free insulation and take advantage of British Gas’s offer.” Jon Kimber, Managing Director of British Gas New Energy, said: “With household budgets stretched we know that people are looking at ways to save money. £1 in every £4 spent on heating is wasted due to poor insulation so energy efficiency can have a massive impact. We want to support those who need it most, and we are delighted to offer this scheme to local charities and people across Cumbria. If charities can help us provide support to the people they come into contact with then we’re happy to reward them for their efforts.” Rory’s campaign for rural mobile coverage in 4G triumph Rory’s long parliamentary campaign to bring mobile coverage to rural areas celebrated a milestone today, as telecoms regulator Ofcom unveiled plans for the auction of fourth generation (4G) bandwidth for mobile phone services. The long-awaited sales process comes as a direct result of Rory’s historic Backbench Business Committee debate in May 2011, when he introduced and steered a full debate on the floor of the House of Commons. His motion, urging OFCOM to increase the coverage to at least 98%, drew the support of over 120 MPs from all parties, and more than fifty spoke in the debate. The motion itself received more MPs’ signatures than any previous motion in living memory and it was carried unanimously at the end of its 3-hour duration. Rory said: “It is fantastic news that OFCOM has responded to Parliament’s campaign in this positive way. We should soon begin to see a real difference in our everyday lives here in Cumbria and of course across the UK. Rural Britain is not being left behind, and we are making real changes in Parliament. Good broadband and mobile access will enable local SMEs – which here in the constituency power our economy – to compete more quickly, more cheaply, and in some cases worldwide. High-quality mobile signals will also allow sparsely-populated rural areas to finally use the incredible new technological opportunities available to them, such as the farming database systems that we have recently trialled on our dairy farms in association with FarmWizard. We can look to transform health through telemedicine, and education through distance learning, highlighted by the recent visit to the constituency by Michael Gove. I firmly believe that improving mobile coverage and broadband is the single most effective thing this government can do encourage economic growth in rural areas. It has the potential to revive and transform our villages and towns.” This investment will transform the fortunes of thousands of small and medium-sized businesses, currently hamstrung by inadequate mobile phone and internet coverage. Hundreds of thousands of homes, schools, farms and businesses will get access to decent mobile and internet coverage for the first time. The auction will start later this year, but bidding will not begin until early 2013, which Ofcom say is in line with its previous timetable. The regulator says it expects consumers to “start getting services in late 2013″. It says its plans should see mobile broadband rolled out to at least 98% of people in rural areas across the UK, and the auction will offer the equivalent of three-quarters of the mobile spectrum currently in use – some 80% more than released in the 3G auction which took place in 2000. In support of dairy farmers Half a century of pain – with five dairy farms going out of business every week since the Second World War – has terminated in crisis. At least half of all dairy farmers are now being paid less than their cost of production, and will soon be driven – unless something changes – into bankruptcy. Jim Paice, the Minister responsible, has agreed to come up to Cumbria to see our local farmers, and try to suggest a solution. But it’s not going to be easy. For a start, no two dairy farms are alike. Walking along the River Eden last year, I saw friends with dairy farms near Appleby, Kirkoswald, and Croglin. Each family lived in a red sand-stone Cumbrian farmhouse, and served their visitor large plates of fresh scones and sandwiches. Each man was from a long farming tradition, had a quick brain, detailed technical knowledge, a clear sense of cost, and far more cows than their grandfather, each producing far more milk. Each day began in the splatter of the parlour pit at five in the morning, and continued through feed cake mixes, and health-monitoring – and driving the cows again through a second milking – twice a day, seven days a week. Each lived on a relentless never-ending treadmill, with udders ever-filling and needing to be milked, and a constant stream of expensive feed, expensive fertiliser for silage, and expensive tanks for slurry. Each had tied up over a million in parlour and milking machines and cows, and was locked in a rigid contract, with a processor that could drop the prices with little notice. But every business was different, experimenting with varied breeds, feeds, and types of milking machines. Appleby was organic; Kirkoswald was non-organic with a fully-automated machine; and further along the East Fellside the cows were grass-fed. Those who were running intensive Holsteins with more months on indoor feed focused day by day on every detail of diet and condition as though they were monitoring an Olympic athlete. Those who have gone for a New Zealand model – with less time indoors, less grass conserved for silage, less expensive feed, and more time outside in the grass –had slightly tougher animals but produced less milk. They had to monitor soil temperature, check the exact condition and growth rate of the rye-grass, move the fences. Some sold milk targeted at cheddar, others premium organic liquid. But all were ultimately effected by global commodity prices. The cost of fuel, fertiliser and feed determined month by month which model was more profitable. And because one litre of milk was like another, so marginal price differences allowed processors to switch from liquid, to powder, to cheese. And as milk prices fell outside Britain, the price of cream plummeted. And because there were thousands of farmers negotiating against a powerful wealthy, small numbers of processors and super-markets, almost all the loss was passed onto the farmers, who being tied into rigid contracts, were hit very hard. How can an MP or a Minister help? First, by creating a regulator, to stop the supermarkets engaging in sharp practices at the expense of famers (colluding, or dumping milk as a loss-leader); second, by pressing all the buyers to sign up for more flexible contracts with farmers. If farmers were able to move between processors (rather than being tied in for over a year), the trade would be fairer, and they would be less brutally imprisoned by market movements. And if the contracts could be tied clearly to the global commodity price, farmers would at least understand how they were being paid, would be able to benefit from the good times, as well as suffer from the bad times – and begin to plan their business. If processors won’t accept these contracts voluntarily, we, in government, should force them with laws. Government policy, however, is only part of the answer. Farmers also need to organise and co-operate more. Here, Cumbria may offer a national model. Because we are a long way from the retailers of the south-east, we have long had more processed milk, and more farmer co-operatives. This has not always been good –Dairy Farmers of Britain, for example, hurt many when it collapsed. But now that First Milk seems increasingly impressive, and Milk Link has been absorbed into Arla, Britain has two large, energetic processors, owned by farmers, which as they invest and diversify more will become better able to fight for farmers’ interests. If the price cuts are reversed this week, some farmers – particularly those with liquid contracts in the South – may conclude that they don’t need to co-operate. But in the long-run, unless farmers form their own organisations and take back control of the relationship, the giant supermarkets and processors will pick them off, one by one. We should study the examples of farmers in Holland, Denmark, and New Zealand who have long been in strong, business-savvy co-operatives. And as I hope to explain to the Minister when he visits in two weeks’ time, the rest of Britain could study the steps Cumbria has already taken. Rory Welcomes Red Diesel News for Tractors and Winter Gritting Rory has welcomed news that changes to the law which would allow tractors to use red diesel for gritting roads have been published by the Government, and are close to implementation. Rory has on behalf of a number of constituents lobbied both HMRC, Defra and the NFU in recent months to press for a change in the law, which would enable farm tractors to grit local roads during extreme weather conditions. Currently, only purpose-built or adapted gritters may use red diesel when they are being used to grit roads. Tractors are often the only vehicles capable of both clearing and gritting roads in these communities. Rory said: “This is great news, and shows that our lobbying efforts can pay off, particularly when common-sense dictates a sensible solution. Many rural communities are too remote to benefit from municipal gritting activities, leaving them cut off in times of severe weather. There are many, many such examples here in Penrith and the Border, and farmers in particular have written to me on numerous occasions to ask me to challenge what seemed to be a silly law. Once again, this government is proving that we can deliver on common-sense and flexibility, and in cutting unnecessary red tap. It’s another victory for rural communities.” Steven Clarke, of the oils policy team at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), said a temporary relaxation in the rules could be made permanent. “In recent winters during extreme weather we have temporarily allowed tractors and other agricultural vehicles gritting rural roads to use red diesel. We are now considering whether we need to change the law to formalise this and make it permanent.” The Government believes their use could make a difference in maintaining road access for supply vehicles and the emergency services during extreme weather. The recent series of severe winters in the UK has led to increased calls for farmers to use their tractors to grit roads in rural areas. During periods of extreme weather, HMRC has temporarily relaxed rules around use of red diesel and allowed tractors being used for gritting rural roads to be fuelled with red diesel. Mr Clarke said HMRC would welcome views on the consultation document: “Use of rebated fuel for gritting in rural areas” from anyone who would be affected by any changes. It was also seeking responses from those involved in the provision of gritting services or equipment, including councils, agencies and other bodies. The consultation document ‘Use of rebated fuel for gritting in rural areas’ can be found online, and views must be sent to HMRC by 5 October 2012. Rory Backs Dedicated Commonwealth Channel in UK Borders Bill Rory was one of ten signatories and sponsors for a new Private Members Bill, proposing that citizens of Australia, New Zealand, and other British “realms” should have a dedicated passport line at British airports. The Ten Minute Rule Bill, which was read out on the floor of the House by Andrew Rosindell MP, is designed to recognise Britain’s special historical relationship “in peace and war” with the realms. It also calls for a portrait of the Queen, a Union Flag and other appropriate national emblems are displayed at all international entry points to the UK. And it proposes renaming the frontline element of the UK Border Agency ‘HM Border Police’ to reflect and recognise the role of the Queen in protecting the border of the land she reigns. Rory said: “I was proud to be one of the signatories and sponsors of this Bill. It is a great pity that if you come from a realm where the Queen is the head of State, and land in Britain, you are given no recognition, and are instead made to line up in a sometimes two hour queue, while citizens of the European Union get a dedicated fast line. We have a special relationship with countries like Australia and New Zealand and Canada, and owe them a great deal, and this is a small symbol of recognition.” Rory Teams up with Tim Farron MP to Address Understocking of Fellsides This morning, Cumbrian MPs Rory and Tim, as representatives of the Hill Farming APPG, met with Chair of Natural England, Poul Christensen, to discuss Natural England’s work within the uplands and the future of support for hill farmers. At the meeting Rory and Tim congratulated Natural England for its recent change in attitude towards the uplands following the decision to drop the former ‘uplands vision’ programme, as well as their improving flexibility towards uplands farmers. The MPs also pressed Mr Christensen for more concrete action on under stocking of our fellsides, arguing that farmers’ voices are still not being heard enough, and want more clarity on the economy and future of the Lake District. Rory said: “I am delighted to be working with Tim on this issue. I do think we are in danger of destroying our fellsides and our sheep industry if we continue in the long-term to reduce and reduce stocking levels. Uplands farmers are at the very heart of the industry, and of an area that we and millions of visitors love. “I hope this is the first of many meetings that we have with Natural England to ensure a more ‘sheep-friendly’ long-term strategy.” Tim said: “It was extremely useful to meet with Poul today and to hear about Natural England’s future plans for the uplands. “I am pleased to be working with Rory to ensure that both Natural England and the Government recognise that it is absolutely vital that the stewardship schemes do not essentially bribe hill farmers to reduce their animal stocks in order receive funding. This would be bad for the landscape, bad for tourism and bad for the local economy.” Rory Rebels Against Government Proposals for House of Lords Reform Rory voted against the government on its proposal to abolish the House of Lords. He was one of 91 Conservative MPs who opposed plans which would have created a “senate” of politicians elected for 15 year terms without having to face re-election. This was the second largest rebellion within a party since the Second World War. Rory added: “I am very sad to have to vote against the Government, but the British Constitution is the fundamental law that protects us all and I don’t believe that Parliament should ever attempt to change such fundamentals without a free vote, or a referendum.” Due to the size of the rebellion, the Government was forced to withdraw the programme motion, and the reforms are now on hold. In a very well-attended speech towards the end of the two-day debate Rory said: “Perhaps the greatest democratic challenge for this country in the 21st century is the constitution. It is in that respect that we are behind every other country in the world. Not a single responsible country remains that allows itself to change constitutional law as though it were ordinary law. The constitution protects the citizen from the Government. For this reason, the Government, who are temporary, have no right to interfere with the constitution of the people. Today we find ourselves isolated in the world as the only country – the source of constitutionalism – that tries to behave as though there is no difference between constitutional law and non-constitutional law. Let Hon. Members together take the great opportunity to ensure that constitutional change happens in future only through a referendum.” Rory supports Cumbrian dairy farmers Rory joined thousands of farmers from across Britain in Westminster yesterday, at a specially convened NFU ‘emergency summit’ to discuss the latest rounds of dairy price cuts affecting the liquid milk industry, and hundreds of farmers in Penrith and the Border. Rory said: “I am here to represent the many hard-working dairy farmers of Penrith and the Border, who are incredibly distressed by these recent price cuts. The profit ratios the retail trade have taken over the past 15 years have more than quadrupled, and some are paying below the cost of production. Yet again we are seeing very short-sighted decisions being taken now, which will potentially damage the industry for years to come. Farmers cannot go on getting 24p a litre for milk when it costs 30p to produce. I wholeheartedly endorse a reversal of these damaging cuts, and will do all I can to support our Cumbrian dairy farmers on this.” The meeting illustrated how farmers are being pushed to the brink by the latest round of cuts of up to 2p a litre by major milk processors, on top of similar reductions in the spring. The NFU warned that many farmers will be forced out of business, with many losing up to 6p per litre, and they called for price cuts to be reversed by August 1st 2012. Later in the day at No.10 Downing Street, Rory raised the issue of dairy farming personally with the Prime Minister and introduced him to a leading expert on the dairy industry. The Prime Minister expressed his continued determination to look for ways to support and help dairy farmers. Rory is convening a dairy ‘mini-conference’ in August near Penrith, when Agriculture Minister Jim Paice is due to visit the constituency, and will take the opportunity to continue putting pressure on Defra to intervene in the issue of inequitable dairy contracts that allow dairies and processors to alter pricing indiscriminately. Rory Promotes Rural Emergency Services in Parliament Rory continued his campaigning work as rural emergency services champion in Parliament yesterday, convening both a meeting with Mountain and Cave Rescue to discuss standard operating procedures, speaking in the parliament debate on Air Ambulance, and supporting a motion for a VAT rebate for Air Ambulances. Yesterday’s Commons debate centered on the “Return VAT on Air Ambulance fuel payments” e-petition, which has received 150,000 signatures. Rory Stewart was one of a number of MPs who pressed a parliamentary motion calling for recognition of Air Ambulance and a rebate on their VAT on fuel. The government did not challenge the motion. Instead, it undertook to review the policy and consider a rebate on VAT. Rory said: “I think we have won this debate. Last year we won a VAT rebate for Mountain Rescue. Now I think we’ll get one for Air Ambulance. I couldn’t be more delighted. These are two of our greatest completely voluntary services, and a backbone of Cumbria. I’m delighted the government is listening.” In the debate, Rory called for greater co-operation between mountain rescue teams and air ambulances in joint operations, and a resolution over territorial fundraising between the Great North and North West air ambulances, both of which operate in Penrith and the Border. Speaking in the debate, Rory said: “One challenge we face in Cumbria is that mountain rescue finds it easy to co-ordinate with the police and the RAF, particularly when Sea Kings are involved, but very difficult to co-ordinate with air ambulances. Air ambulances appear to be reluctant to give information to mountain rescue teams as a standard operating procedure. Interoperability is a challenge, but I would suggest that it is a particular challenge with air ambulances.” Rory will be convening a meeting in September in Parliament between mountain and cave rescue representatives, and air ambulance officers, to discuss this further and work towards a solution. An active supporter of the Great North Air Ambulance and its Penrith-based ‘Pride of Cumbria’ craft, Rory also took the opportunity to raise his concerns in the debate about the fundraising activities of the North West Air Ambulance and the overlapping of territories with the Great North Air Ambulance, calling for a more disciplined approach to fundraising boundaries. He said: “I warmly applaud the idea that there should be a strong focus on charitable fundraising, but the challenge we in Cumbria face is that the North West Air Ambulance is attempting to fundraise in exactly the same areas as the Great North Air Ambulance. They are both presenting themselves as the sole Cumbrian provider. We therefore have paid fundraisers fighting on the doorsteps, as it were, to get contributions from Cumbria’s very small population of 500,000 people. Air Ambulance is such a wonderful and vital part of our lives and we must do all we can to make its life easier and its operation more effective. “	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15887
__label__wiki	0.656339	0.656339	New Pathways in Microsimulation By Gijs Dekkers, Marcia Keegan Microsimulation as a modelling tool in social sciences has increased in importance over the last few decades. Once restricted to a handful of universities and government departments, as a scientific field it has achieved a new dynamism during the last decade. As computing power increases and data availability becomes more widespread, microsimulation models can be put to hitherto unprecedented uses. Edited by leading experts in the field, this book illustrates recent advances, methodologies and uses of socioeconomic microsimulation in social sciences around the world. It does so by analysing new grounds covered in microsimulation and exploring new applications in traditional fields. As such, the chapters - grouped into five sections: new methods and methodology; pensions; financial crisis and austerity measures; health; and poverty - present recent, innovative and challenging work in various fields that is not just relevant for those in that field, but that might also inspire scholars from the other disciplines to broaden their minds to new and exciting uses of this established methodology. ’New Pathways in Microsimulation is an extremely useful reference for those involved in the design and the evaluation of tax-benefit systems. Beyond methodological advances, it contains valuable examples from different policy domains, for example from the very timely field of pension reform in light of demographic and budgetary pressures. The authors demonstrate the substantial added value of microsimulations over purely aggregate or representative agent models.' Alain Jousten, University of Liège, Belgium and Maastricht University, Holland ’This volume illustrates the powerful approach of microsimulation in policy evaluation and design. There is a broad review of current applications including the effectiveness of tax-benefit policy, the analysis of poverty, health status, population ageing and the spatial effects of VAT-increases on household expenditures. Those interested in pension issues will for instance benefit from an analysis of the impact of the financial crisis on old-age poverty in Sweden using a model, which allows an interaction between the pension system, the labour market and an endogenous tax policy. Also recommended is a chapter on a stylized model of the pension system in Belgium, which brings out a number of basic properties of the system. However, a comparison demonstrates the advantages of a fully developed microsimulation model. Model builders will for instance enjoy contemplating how far the ideas of estimating block recursive models, and validating models by backwards simulation of a historical period will take us. This book is highly recommended to policy analysts, model builders and readers with a general interest in economics and social science.’ Anders Klevmarken, Professor Emeritus, Uppsala University, Sweden. Gijs Dekkers is Senior Researcher at the Directorate General of the Federal Planning Bureau, Belgium, Research Associate at the Centre for Sociological Research CESO, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, and Affiliated Senior Researcher at CEPS/INSTEAD in Luxembourg. He is also chief editor of the International Journal of Microsimulation. Dr Marcia Keegan is a Research Fellow and member of the Income & Wealth Team at NATSEM, University of Canberra, Australia. She is Vice President of the International Microsimulation Association and President of Young Economists Australia. Cathal O'Donoghue is the Head of the Rural Economy Research Centre of Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority. He is convenor of the UK Department of Work and Pensions' Expert Group on Economic Demography and President of the International Microsimulation Association. Population Geography Public Administration & Management Social Work and Social Policy Sociology & Social Policy POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Regional Planning SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15888
__label__wiki	0.715785	0.715785	St. Vincent HELP Flight Celebrates 40 Years of Care in the Air To view local news coverage on HELP Flight click on the links below: Q2 News Q2 Montana this Morning Billings Gazette KULR8 News Click here or the image to watch the video! Since 1979, the St. Vincent HELP Flight program has provided air transportation for seriously ill or injured patients throughout our region. The program was truly a pioneer in air medical services. “The rural nature of Montana lends itself to needing the ability to get out to people a long distance away to get them to a place like Billings,” said St. Vincent HELP Flight Chief Flight Nurse, Chad Cady. “We were in the top 10 in the nation actually for starting a hospital-based helicopter services. So we were fairly early into the business.” “People on the flight team, they were the ultimate place to be,” recalled St. Vincent HELP Flight Paramedic, Scott Miller. “They were the best trained and I wanted to be that person.” Miller has enjoyed a long career with St. Vincent HELP Flight; celebrating 25 years this year. “The ability to take care of patients is obviously the most important and it’s something that brings a lot of personal satisfaction in the sense that I can do something to make someone’s day a little bit better – typically when they’re having one of the worst days in their life,” said fellow flight paramedic, Stephanie Rickbeil. Rickbeil has been with St. Vincent HELP Flight for 16 years, along with Cady. The St. Vincent air medical program includes both a fixed-wing aircraft and a helicopter. The fixed-wing aircraft transports patients throughout the country, while the helicopter transports patients within a 150 mile radius of Billings. In addition to transporting adult and pediatric patients, the flight team also has specially trained teams for transporting high-risk pregnancies and premature and full-term babies in need of specialty care. Ever evolving and always improving, HELP Flight has come a long way in the past 40 years. Especially, the aircraft. “When we started out they were not as complex and sophisticated as they are now,” Miller pointed out.“We’ve mad e a lot of changes with safety and a lot of changes with communication and our abilities.” “We had a couple of tragedies early on and we’ve really tried to build our program safety-wise based on learning from those experiences,” Cady explained. “It’s one of the primary resources that we can offer to our community.” “When you look at the rest of the country, other areas are not served in the same way that this area is served,” added Rickbeil. Providing that resource and serving those in critical need, is what drives the team to excellence. “We try to be as safe as we possibly can and we try to get to every patient that we possibly can,” Miller explained. “Every decision that we make, whether it be a safety thing, a piece of equipment, the crew configuration is all based on what is best for that patient and I honestly believe from the depths of my heart that that’s what sets us apart and makes us a great program,” Rickbeil said. The program serves central, south central, and eastern Montana as well as northern Wyoming and western North and South Dakota. The team also has the ability to transport patients to larger medical hubs like Denver, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington and Rochester, Minnesota. “I think it really shows the committment that St. Vincent has had to the community and surrounding communities,” stated Cady. “We’re all very proud of what we do.” “Being able to help the outlying agencies and rural facilities really makes a big difference,” added Miller. “To be able to do this for a living is pretty cool.” Share this News!	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15890
__label__wiki	0.755827	0.755827	Business: Good Deeds EXETER — The St. Vincent de Paul Society recently received a donation from People's United Bank to support its community outreach. The St. Vincent de Paul Society Exeter Conference serves the needs of the poor in Exeter, Stratham, Newfields, East Kingston, Kensington and Brentwood. The conference operates an area-wide community assistance center and food pantry that serves those communities as its primary focus. Its facilities are located at 53 Lincoln St. Among other services, it offers an "advocacy program," which provides budget coaching, referral guidance and emergency financial help for those individuals and families who need assistance. It also connects with the many other agencies offering similar services in the area, including the nationwide network of St. Vincent de Paul Societies. For more about People's United Bank, visit www.peoples.com. KITTERY, Maine — For almost two years, the Fabulous Find, led by a philanthropic board of directors, managed by Anne Hunter and worked by a cadre of dedicated volunteers, has donated more than $160,000 to the nonprofit sector. Krempels Center has been the recipient of more than $10,000 of those funds, including half of the $6,800 total gifted to it and SeaCare Health Services for the month of April. Earlier this month, the Fabulous Find was filled with supporters of all three nonprofits — the Fabulous Find, Krempels Center and SeaCare. It was a festive evening, celebrating the trio's month-long partnership. As Kathy Crompton, executive director of SeaCare, said, "Collaboration generates success." KITTERY, Maine — Fair Tide, a nonprofit transitional housing program, was awarded $5,000 by People's United Community Foundation, the philanthropic division of People's United Bank. Founded in 1998, Fair Tide is a prevention program that combines safe, affordable housing with comprehensive supportive services to keep people safe as they gain the necessary skills to obtain and maintain permanent housing. According to Mary Oplinger, Fair Tide's executive director, PUCF's continued support of the agency is noteworthy. "PUCF's financial contributions have had a tremendous impact on our ability to continue to meet the everyday needs of our residents and provide the services they need to become fully self-sufficient," Oplinger said. "They have taken the time to understand our mission and the complexity of homelessness in general — they are valued community partners." In addition to its transitional housing program, Fair Tide operates a thrift store, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 15 State Road. For more information, visit www.fairtide.org, or call (207) 439-6376. © Copyright 2006-2019 GateHouse Media, LLC. All rights reserved • GateHouse Biz	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15892
__label__wiki	0.805106	0.805106	Government’s newest grand dream, secret whispers and the threat of bankruptcy By Mata'afa Keni Lesa, 06/17/2019 So there you have it. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr. Sa’ilele Malielegaoi has finally confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in Samoa. We’re talking about the front-page story titled “Proposed Vaiusu Wharf to cost $250million tala” published in your Samoa Observer on Monday. While the plan for the Vaiusu Wharf had been in the pipeline for many years now, the answer to the question of how much it would cost and who would fund it had remained quite elusive. Whenever the issue was raised, the question of funding often pointed to Japan and China. Today, perhaps after waiting several years for the “secret whisper,” Tuilaepa is absolutely certain. “It is good to announce that China will build the wharf…” he said. “They concluded their first assessment and this year is the final assessment and then they will make a final decision. However, they are confident, they will fund the wharf for us.” Prime Minister Tuilaepa immediately went on the defensive about China’s motives amidst growing concerns about its influence in the Pacific. “The talks about a wharf in Vaiusu to be funded by Chinese were initiated by the Samoa Government, not the Chinese," he said, adding that the wharf has been in the pipeline since the 1970s. “Then Rod Keevey came to Samoa and conducted an extensive assessment and the results were comprehensive. His recommendation is that Samoa should invest in a wharf and it should be located in Vaiusu,” Tuilaepa explained. But the cost of the project then was a factor. “At the time in 1970, the administration then opted for the cheaper project and they invested in extending the wharf in Matautu,” he said. “The problem with that area, this is where all the debris from the Vaisigano river comes to, including piles of dirt. That is the reason why this area will always remain shallow.” But that’s not all. Tuilaepa added that in the first six months of the year, the Matautu wharf is bombarded with strong swells, which has prevented ships and cruise liners from docking there for safety reasons. The Government needs these big ships and bigger cruise liners to be able to dock in Samoa. Which is why they cannot wait anymore and must proceed with the Vaiusu project as soon as possible. “If we had built the wharf in 1972, it would have cost maybe $10 million but now we’re looking at $100 million USD ($250 million tala). “If we wait for the next 20 years surely, it would cost $5 billion tala. This means, we can’t delay this project any longer.” Tuilaepa also revisited an incident six years ago where a container ship was stuck on the reef for several days. Many of us would remember the story quite well. “The Samoa Shipping Services will attest to the fact, it was miracle that boat slowly slid back into the ocean,” reminded Tuilaepa. "This was after the Samoa Shipping Services visited the Carmelites and asked them to pray for a miracle, as no one was able to provide any solutions on how to get the boat back into the water.” So what does that incident, miracles and the Carmelites have to do with what the Government is planning at Vaiusu? “Miracles don’t happen often,” Tuilaepa said. “If another incident occurs and we pray to God, he’ll probably say we gave you the brains to use and you have China that can assist.” With that, it’s fair to say that this project is already a done deal. Despite strong opposition about the need for it over the years – including a wonderfully constructive piece from former Member of Parliament, Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster in the Sunday Samoan – when it comes to Tuilaepa, nothing but God’s whisper can change his mind. In this case, he’s already received the whisper to use China. Pity those people living at Vaiusu though. While the Government has just gone ahead and announced their plans to the world, no one has bothered talking to them about it. Just ask Ulugia Aukuso Simo, one of the elders of the village. “If the so called wharf will be built on our lands, at least have the courtesy of talking to us about it first, after all it is the right thing to do," he said. “The Government should consult the Village Council first…. it would be good, to at least consult with the people that actually own the land before they continue with their plans.” Well we couldn’t agree more. But there is bigger concern – this one should alarm every Samoan. “I want to share three important key issues with those who are willing to objectively listen to the concerns and reasons Samoa should not allow the proposed Vaiusu Wharf to be built,” Toeolesulusulu wrote. “Firstly, such an unnecessary expensive undertaking can bankrupt the future economic independence of Samoa. The proposed cost of USD$300m is financially prohibitive for our small economy to sustain any future repayments. The wharf will not bring any substantial income to the country to offset the cost of its own development.” What do you think? Write and share your thoughts with us. Have a great Tuesday Samoa, God bless! “Let what happened to me be deterrence…” – Frysna Rimoni OPINION: Here is the tragedy of it all. Even if Peter Tulaga was jailed for life, it would not change anything as far as the victim in this matter goes. The life of Frysna Rimoni, the woman who was savagely attacked by Tulaga during a furious rage, has been changed forever. The fact she survived is a miracle. A critical part of that miracle is to ensure her message to all the women about intimate partner violence is shared as widely as possible. By Mata'afa Keni Lesa 07/16/2019	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15895
__label__cc	0.661697	0.338303	The Pros & Cons of Regressive Taxation By: Chris Joseph In general, systems of taxation are proportional, progressive or regressive in nature. A proportional system is one in which everyone pays the same percentage in taxes. In a progressive system, such as the United States federal tax code, the percentage of taxation increases as income levels increase. In a regressive system, all consumers pay the same dollar amount, regardless of income level. As with all forms of taxation, a regressive system offers certain advantages and disadvantages. A woman pulls out cash from her wallet to pay for her goods and the sales tax. credit: boryanam/iStock/GettyImages When a regressive tax is based on consumption such as a sales tax, it can introduce an element of freedom of choice. Only those who choose to use a particular product or service must pay the tax, and those who consume more frequently pay more taxes than occasional users. People also have some measure of control of how much they pay in taxes. If they wish to lower what they pay in taxes, they can elect to cut back on or discontinue the use of an item. Discouraging Consumption A regressive tax may be used to discourage people to avoid the use of potentially harmful products. A so-called "sin tax" on products like tobacco, alcohol and pornographic materials may make it more difficult for users of these products to afford their purchase, especially those at the lower end of the economic scale who need every dollar just to get by. Governments and municipalities may implement these taxes on the assumption that there will still be enough consumption of the products to generate needed revenues. Harming the Poor On the downside, a regressive tax system can be viewed as unfair because it places a greater burden on those at the lower end of the economic scale. An individual earning $20,000 a year pays the same dollar amount in taxes on a purchase as an individual earning $200,000 per year. The end result is that the lower a person's income, the greater the proportion of that income that must be paid in taxes. Decreased Revenues Another potential disadvantage of regressive taxation is that needed tax revenues could decrease if consumption decreases. This may occur during difficult economic times when consumers cut back on spending out of necessity. An increase in an existing tax may also cause consumers to reconsider whether they really need the product or service. If the tax revenues are used to supply necessary public services, large segments of a population could suffer as a result of decreased revenues. Types of Regressive Taxes By: Gregory Hamel What Is the Difference Between Progressive, Regressive & Proportional Taxes? By: Herb Kirchhoff 4 Habits That Helped Me Stop Scraping By How Do Income Taxes Affect Aggregate Demand? What Are the Benefits of Progressive Taxes? By: David Ingram The Effects of Tax Cuts on Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply By: Hunkar Ozyasar	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15896
__label__wiki	0.604466	0.604466	Helping employees make smarter business decisions Organized, user-friendly data gives Nippon Paper improved customer discussions Thanks to diverse business activities, Nippon Paper has amassed a wealth of knowledge. Problem was, the company stored the information in four separate data warehouses – each with its own system for handling the data and each telling a different version of the truth. To get a single version of the truth, the Japan-based company needed enterprise intelligence. So it turned to SAS® for data integration, business intelligence and analytics, extending the SAS Business Analytics framework to 2,000 users across the company. With SAS, the manufacturer integrated four separate databases along with the different business intelligence systems that existed for each type of data, thus making the information accessible to 2,000 users, who suddenly could view and generate reports necessary to make smart business decisions. We have seen reduced costs since it is now possible to use SAS to process the ERP data … integrating the business intelligence platform with the ETL functions. Kazuo Oyama Associate Director, General Manager One platform, 2,000 happy employees Perhaps the most serious concern a company has when deciding to deploy information systems is resting assured that end users will actually use the system in a way that results in solid business value. Such was the case at Nippon Paper, whose four separate data warehouses provided information about sales, inventory and management records. Yet the end users weren't using the tools on hand to gain business intelligence. “There weren’t more than about 700 active users at the time,” says Kazuo Oyama, Associate Director, General Manager of Nippon Paper’s Information Systems Department (Financial Division). “We took a survey to find out why. Many people said ‘It’s hard to understand’ or ‘It’s hard to use.’ So we set up an investigative team to analyze the current situation and look for ways to improve.” A single, integrated system The separate data warehouses were used primarily to extract and aggregate raw data from various mission-critical systems, including hosts run by Nippon Paper. At that time, the company didn't cleanse its data; thus, users with limited experience often could not make sense of it. At the same time, Nippon Paper needed a simple way for users to generate accurate reports. Because they were pulling information from separate warehouses, employees were often reaching inconsistent conclusions from the same data. To address the problem, IT managers realized they needed an ETL tool (extract, transform, load) at the point where data passes from mission-critical systems to the business intelligence platforms. However, ETL and business intelligence tools for general users required additional investment, which was both expensive initially and over lifetime because of incremental operational and maintenance costs. In the end, the company replaced its data warehouses and OLAP systems with SAS Business Analytics, which could handle all the company's needs in a single, integrated system. SAS meets diverse needs With SAS, Nippon Paper gained a system that included all the functions required for business intelligence and data integration as well as data management and analysis. The result was fast, easy access to better-organized, more user-friendly data stored on a single business intelligence platform for easier processing and enhanced reporting. The reports, created by leaders who understand the value that individual departments and the company as a whole gain from having one version of the truth, are published on a shared user interface in the SAS portal. The portal allows any user, no matter their skill set or whether they had ever before even used a business intelligence tool, to access the information they need to make faster, smarter business decisions. 'This is something I can use!' In addition, sales personnel who had previously relied on Microsoft Excel began turning to SAS instead. That's because they could access the data and reports they needed through the same Excel interface they already knew, even if they didn't know very much about SAS. Suddenly, users were now saying, "This is something I can use!" But it was also necessary to convince the power users, such as business analysts, who were accustomed to the tools they already had. Although their previous platform was hard to understand, power users had a lot of freedom to extract and process data however they wanted. Once they discovered SAS software's analytics strength, they quickly switched their allegiances. They like the user-friendly, point-and-click operations along with high-level data processing and analysis functions that SAS offers. "The tendency with business intelligence systems is to make them simple enough so that anyone can use them," explains Keiji Ida, Manager, Information Systems (Financial Division). "This runs counter to the needs of experienced users who want the freedom to be creative. With SAS, we gained a system that's easy enough for all users; yet, at the same time, its sophisticated performance allows our power users to be as free and creative as they'd like to be." Results exceed expectations "Sales often requested improvements, asking if it was possible to access this or that type of information or looking for analysis from some particular angle," says Ida. "The fact that we're receiving requests for improvement from the field is in itself proof that the system is being used." The business impact of SAS is enormous because now employees can see sales information practically in real time. Employees in the field can now analyze information from a variety of angles based on the latest customer data, which enriches discussions with their customers. This helps them have much more active discussions. Running the system in parallel in a real operating environment for a year made for a smooth system migration. The running system was extremely well-received. Reports were particularly positive from the Nippon Paper, which had mainly used DWH products that were closely linked to their ERP. There was also a positive response to letting go of their earlier DWHs along with upgrading their ERP and integrating with the SAS Business Analytics framework. New functions were also added. Previously, it had been necessary to develop dedicated programs to extract data from the ERP, and it was costly to retain the necessary personnel. "We have seen reduced costs since it is now possible to use SAS Data Integration to process the ERP data as well, integrating the business intelligence platform with the ETL functions," says Oyama. "This new system has actually received a presidential commendation among certain group companies." Nippon Paper Industries had projected that they would reduce costs by 150 million yen within the first five years, but after the first year, they now envision cost savings well above the original targets. The results after one year of full-scale operations showed a cost reduction of 35 million yen for that year, and Nippon projects increased cost reductions in the second and subsequent years as users become accustomed to using the system "In the future, it would be ideal if we could use the system in a way that can help us see detailed field information," says Oyama. "Our clients are often both a supplier and a customer. I can envision a variety of ways in which we could analyze these cases and gain insight into our business. I am convinced that by expanding the number of SAS users further, we will accelerate our business intelligence in the field, which will result in improved performance." Information stored in multiple data warehouses – each with its own system for handling data and each telling a different version of the truth. SAS® Business Analytics SAS® Enterprise Guide® Easy access to better-organized data stored on a single BI platform. Easier processing and enhanced reporting. Any user, no matter their skill set, can access the information they need to make faster, smarter business decisions.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15897
__label__wiki	0.871828	0.871828	Boston College Faithful to Pay Big Bucks for Fenway Notre Dame Game Matthew C. Keegan Collegiate Sports, NCAA Football Boston College and the University of Notre Dame are no strangers when it comes to college football. The large Roman Catholic universities first played in 1975, a game won by Notre Dame. Over the years, the two programs have played each other more frequently and the Irish currently hold a 13 to 9 series advantage. The Holy War The series, known informally as the Holy War, will shift to Fenway Park in Boston on Nov. 21. It will be the first meeting for these programs in three years, but this one is special for two reasons: 1. The game will be played at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. That intimate environment means that seating will be limited. Tickets, therefore, will be costly with a face value of $400 charged. 2. The Fighting Irish are the home team. Fenway Park may be a stone’s throw from Chestnut Hill, where Boston College is located, however Notre Dame will be the “home” team for this contest. The Irish elected to play in Boston instead of its 80,000-plus seating capacity stadium in South Bend, Indiana. ACC Contest and Ticket Distribution Notably, the game features a pair of ACC teams. Boston College, then Notre Dame left the Big East Conference for the Atlantic Coast Conference, and this is the first game scheduled as part of an agreement where Notre Dame plays 5 ACC football contests each year. It is an arrangement that allows the Irish to retain its football “independence” while giving it access to ACC bowl games. Under ACC rules, Boston College will be provided with 5,000 tickets; the remaining 32,499 seats are for the Notre Dame faithful. Quite easily, ticket demand for this game should be at least five times the stadium’s capacity, which is why tickets will carry a super premium when offered on eBay and elsewhere going forward. Despite a 5,000-ticket capacity for the Eagles, not all the allotted tickets will be made available to fans. The college will set aside some tickets for internal use, and include students, faculty and others in the mix. That represents a collection of tickets that won’t be made available elsewhere. For supporters of the Boston College Eagles athletic program, they can obtain tickets by making a sizable donation to the college. Indeed, that donation must be for at least $5,000 to obtain just two tickets. Make a donation of at least $10,000 and you will receive three tickets. To obtain four tickets, your donation must start at $25,000. Without a doubt, some fans can afford the stratospheric prices and will make the required donation. Others may gain access to the game because of their lifetime giving to the athletic program or by means of a major bonus gift. Some season ticket holders will have the opportunity to receive two tickets through a lottery. Supporting College Athletics Certainly, the ticket prices will have some lamenting the ever increasing cost of college athletics. Fortunately, Boston College students won’t be shut out, the very people who represent the student body. See Also — Oregon, Ohio State to Close Out the College Football Season Categories: Collegiate Sports, NCAA Football Tags: athletics, Boston College Eagles, Fenway Park, football, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, slider, sports, tickets Bowl Bid Announcements to Follow Weekend’s Action March Madness: 3-Week Illness Begins Summer College Football Headliners and Reports College Football Teams Scramble to Fill Schedule Holes Is the SEC’s Reign of Terror Over? Holiday Hoops Light Up College Campuses March Madness: Follow the Action! Clemson Tigers on a Quest for National Greatness	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15899
__label__wiki	0.762178	0.762178	Politics & International Relations: Book Series Military Strategy and Operational Art Series Editor: Howard M. Hensel The Ashgate Series on Military Strategy and Operational Art analyzes and assesses the synergistic interrelationship between joint and combined military operations, national military strategy, grand strategy, and national political objectives in peacetime, as well as during periods of armed conflict. In doing so, the series highlights how various patterns of civil-military relations, as well as styles of political and military leadership influence the outcome of armed conflicts. In addition, the series highlights both the advantages and challenges associated with the joint and combined use of military forces involved in humanitarian relief, nation building, and peacekeeping operations, as well as across the spectrum of conflict extending from limited conflicts fought for limited political objectives to total war fought for unlimited objectives. Finally, the series highlights the complexity and challenges associated with insurgency and counter-insurgency operations, as well as conventional operations and operations involving the possible use of weapons of mass destruction. Scholars and practitioners in the fields of politico-military history, international relations, and national security policy are invited to contribute to this new series as well as faculty at senior and intermediate level service schools involved in professional military education. Managing Civil-Military Cooperation A 24/7 Joint Effort for Stability, 1st Edition By Myriame T.I.B. 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Fleming This is the first book to apply the Clausewitzian Trinity of 'passion, chance, and reason' to the experience of real war. It explores the depth and validity of the concept against the conflicts of former Yugoslavia - wars thought to epitomise a post-Clausewitzian age. In doing so it demonstrates… The Swedish Presence in Afghanistan Security and Defence Transformation, 1st Edition Edited by Arita Holmberg, Jan Hallenberg This book delivers on two analytical levels. First, it is a broad study of Sweden as an international actor, an actor that at least for a brief period tried to play a different international role than that to which it was accustomed. Second, the book problematizes the role of international military… The Transformation of Italian Armed Forces in Comparative Perspective Adapt, Improvise, Overcome?, 1st Edition By Fabrizio Coticchia, Francesco N. Moro European armed forces have undergone deep changes in the past two decades. Given the breadth of the debate and the size of transformations that took place, it is somewhat surprising that relatively few academic studies have directly dealt with changes in force structure of European militaries, and… The Powell Doctrine and US Foreign Policy By Luke Middup The Vietnam War is one of the longest and most controversial in US history. This book seeks to explore what lessons the US military took from that conflict as to how and when it was appropriate for the United States to use the enormous military force at its disposal and how these lessons have come… Inside Cambodian Insurgency A Sociological Perspective on Civil Wars and Conflict, 1st Edition By Daniel Bultmann There are many different types of power practice directed towards making soldiers obedient and disciplined inside the field of insurgency. While some commanders punish by inflicting physical pain, others use re-educative methods. 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In rich detail it describes: aircraft transporting… Understanding Civil-Military Interaction Lessons Learned from the Norwegian Model, 1st Edition By Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv A novel examination of civil-military interaction in particular between militaries and humanitarian actors, in light of the so-called 'Norwegian model' that espouses a clear divide between political and humanitarian (or military and civilian - the model is in fact unclear) actors, while maintaining… British Generals in Blair's Wars By Jonathan Bailey, Richard Iron British Generals in Blair's Wars is based on a series of high profile seminars held in Oxford in which senior British officers, predominantly from the army, reflect on their experience of campaigning. The chapters embrace all the UK's major operations since the end of the Cold War, but they focus… Britain and the War on Terror Policy, Strategy and Operations, 1st Edition By Warren Chin Why did Britain come to play such a prominent role in the war on terror and why did the military instrument come to be the dominant theme in the British prosecution of what was an ideological and political struggle? This book is an analysis of Britain’s war against Al Qaeda and the phenomenon of… Confrontation, Strategy and War Termination Britain's Conflict with Indonesia, 1st Edition By Christopher Tuck At the heart of this book is the problem of war termination. Britain won an almost unbroken string of tactical military victories during an undeclared war against the Republic of Indonesia in the 1960s, yet it proved difficult to translate this into strategic success. 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__label__wiki	0.577596	0.577596	The Duchess of Cambridge will be discharged from hospital Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will be discharged this evening from St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son will travel home to Kensington Palace. Their Royal Highnesses would like to reiterate their thanks to the hospital for the care and treatment they have all received. About The Duchess of Cambridge Find out more about the life and work of The Duchess of Cambridge... The Christening of Prince Louis The Duchess of Cambridge's RHS Back to Nature Garden The Duchess of Cambridge's Back to Nature Garden Children's Mental Health Week 2019 The Duchess of Cambridge visits Family Action’s Lewisham Base The Duchess of Cambridge visits The Royal Opera House The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third baby The Duchess of Cambridge visits the Rugby Portobello Trust Royal Foundation We are here today because we all believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life. A speech by The Duchess of Cambridge at The Royal Foundation's Symposium on Early Intervention for Children The Duchess of Cambridge visits Great Ormond Street Hospital The Duchess of Cambridge Announces Plans to Support Early Intervention for Young Children and Families The Duchess of Cambridge's Charities & Patronages The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Coventry The 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attend the Coach Core Graduation Ceremony The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry celebrate World Mental Health Day Published 9 October 2017 The Duchess of Cambridge visits Luxembourg at the request of Her Majesty's Government. Party at the Palace: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry invite 850 children to a party at Buckingham Palace. Conversations are crucial for mental wellbeing and they should be part of everyday family life. A speech by The Duchess of Cambridge at the Best Beginnings "Out of the Blue" film series launch The Duchess of Cambridge visits Air Cadets at RAF Wittering To us, mental health first aid means getting in there early to support people, before what they're going through becomes more serious or even clinical. A speech by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry for Heads Together on World Mental Health Day Read The Duchess of Cambridge's speeches Supporting children's hospices Find out more about how The Duchess of Cambridge supports children's hospices... Launch of #HeadsTogether campaign The Duchess of Cambridge and sport The Duchess believes sport has the power to engage, educate and inspire Supporting Children's Mental Health The Duchess of Cambridge guest edits the Huffington Post The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Canada Read all about The Duke and Duchess's visit to Canada... A look back as The Duke and Duchess mark their 5th wedding anniversary The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet with Women's Rights Advocates in India The Duchess of Cambridge at the Place2Be Headteacher Conference The Royal Family and the Armed Services	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15903
__label__wiki	0.576538	0.576538	A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at The Queen's Young Leaders Launch This programme is called The Queen's Young Leaders for a reason: you are leaders now, not in the future, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Thank you, Harry and Sir John. Harry and I both have had the privilege of observing great leaders from our time in the Armed Forces and from among the charities which we support. In our short time, we have observed that leadership expresses itself in many different ways: for some, leadership is about being at the front of a charge, a campaign to change something for the better. For others, leadership is gentler and more affiliative. Some leaders are born to lead; others have leadership thrust upon them. But two traits unite all leaders: one is a clear purpose, a determination not to be detracted or to give up; the second is to know that you don't have all the answers and to learn. The Queen's Young Leaders Programme is intended to do what I have just described to find young leaders, like you, who have determination, and to equip them with the tools to succeed. The Commonwealth is uniquely placed to do this work, as it reaches 53 countries and embraces a range of leadership styles. Fifty three societies have the chance to learn from one another. I must say, in some ways, Harry and I envy those who have a chance to be part of this enormously exciting programme. I will finish with one small word of advice: all of you here are proven leaders already. You may sometimes hear the phrase 'future' leaders instead of 'young' leaders. This programme is called The Queen's Young Leaders for a reason: you are leaders now, not in the future, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The Queen, who has given her name to this programme and who became Head of the Commonwealth at the young age of 25 knows better than almost anyone what leadership and commitment is all about. Please help us to get word out to every part of the Commonwealth to find the next generation of trailblazers. The search is on for The Queen’s Young Leaders. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce the launch of Shout The Duke of Cambridge visits men's mental health charities in London The Duchess of Cambridge visits schools in support of Children's Mental Health Published 5 February 2019 The Duke of Cambridge becomes Royal Patron of homeless charity The Passage The Duke of Cambridge attends the World Economic Forum in Davos The Duke of Cambridge visits London Air Ambulance Tusk Conservation Awards 2018 Indeed, it is no accident that you are stood here today. Each of you has demonstrated the very special values that we look for in all those who lead our brave men and women. A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the Sovereign’s Parade, Sandhurst The Duke of Cambridge thanks Tham Luang cave rescue divers and support staff The European premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi The success of Heads Together was down to you. You changed the conversation on mental health The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry's speech at a reception to celebrate the impact of Heads Together Combatting the illegal wildlife trade The Duke of Cambridge is committed to tackling the illegal wildlife trade The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit a Child Bereavement UK Centre The Duke and East Anglia Air Ambulance Find out more about The Duke's role as an air ambulance pilot The Duke flies with London Air Ambulance The Duke of Cambridge: Biography The Duke of Cambridge: Supporting The Queen The Duke of Cambridge: Charities and Patronages	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15904
__label__wiki	0.593401	0.593401	My View: Signal Hill needs chancery renovated and energized By Dorien Peterson When we moved into Signal Hill, we loved hearing the bells of the cathedral and the beauty of the chancery. Years before, growing up nearby, I walked past the chancery to school. I remember thinking it was like a building from Europe. The Signal Hill Neighborhood Association was formed nearly 30 years ago. The neighborhood has been here over 100 years. We have been highlighted by Transform Rockford as a model neighborhood association. When discussing our assets, the church and the chancery building, are the first listed. For centuries, the Catholic Church has been the greatest supporter of fine arts and architecture. Many of the treasures of the world would not exist without its backing. So, to see that the Rockford Diocese would rather demolish a local treasure than allow a developer to consider renovation of the chancery is disappointing. Ninety years ago, Wybe Van der Meer was an architect of note. He designed churches, hospitals and houses. Three, that I know of, in Signal Hill, where he also lived. A former hospital in Aurora designed by him has been renovated to “restore this remarkable building to its original grandeur.” Grandeur is the right word when describing the chancery. How many other buildings in Rockford can described as grand? The loss of an architectural treasure is felt citywide, but this is a large loss for Signal Hill. It sounds pretentious to say that art belongs to the people. But, when it has been in a neighborhood for generations, ownership is emotionally transferred. We are proud of it being in Signal Hill. It becomes a defining and historical part of our neighborhood. The architecture of Signal Hill is varied. It makes us unique. Our neighborhood grew, block by block with Garrison School, the church, and the North End businesses as our anchors. The closing of Garrison school began a downward spiral and the development of that building into condos signaled the upward trend. Buildings once closed at the North End are once again coming alive. The most visible part of this resurgence is the building that houses the Norwegian restaurant and studios, also designed by Van der Meer. To stay vibrant, we need engaged businesses and organizations. We need this treasure renovated and energized, with new residents or businesses. We need a taxpaying entity to invest in our neighborhood and our city. The bishop states that renovation by the church will take away from charitable services of the church. No one is suggesting this. We ask for a good faith effort to allow interested parties access to investigate the viability of purchase and renovation. I ask that the church and city work together to keep this building a part of our neighborhood. That the city help private developers when they seek financial aid in making this property a successful enterprise that will put it, for the first time, on the city tax rolls. Bishop Malloy said that the church sought developers 10 years ago — during the recession. Since then, a number of deteriorating buildings have returned to taxpaying viability. Garrison Lofts and Town Homes, Prairie Street Brewing Co., Burnham Lofts, to name a few. The diocese wants to replace this building with a parking lot. We’re just looking for a chance. We’re asking the church to be supporters, once more, of a treasure in Signal Hill. This seems like a win-win. It puts saved demolition money in the charitable pockets of the church and tax dollars to the city. We recently lost historic P.R. Walker School, not far from here. And we were caught unaware when the original Rockford Hospital, located in Signal Hill, was demolished. We cannot let our history, once again, slip through our fingers. Dorien Peterson is a Signal Hill resident.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15906
__label__wiki	0.513029	0.513029	Kevin J. Byrne Of Counsel ( Chicago ) Download VCARD Download PDF Direct 312.471.8774 Fax 312.471.8701 kbyrne@rshc-law.com LinkedIn RSHC Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers Kevin knows how to solve tough problems. It’s a skill he developed during his tenure as inside counsel to a large, diversified manufacturing company and over more than 25 years as outside general counsel to manufacturers and product distribution companies. Combining those experiences with his background in commercial litigation, Kevin analyzes problems from different perspectives while never losing sight of his client’s business objectives. Kevin concentrates on commercial litigation and business law counseling, with an emphasis on intellectual property issues where he has litigated disputes involving a wide range of consumer, commercial, and industrial products. He brings practical advice and sound judgment to counseling clients about the range of intellectual property and commercial law issues that they confront as they move from R&D through branding, promotion, and sales. Kevin’s business law counseling often includes advice concerning product distribution, sales and marketing arrangements, manufacturing and supply agreements, licensing, and issues relating to antitrust, trade regulation, advertising, and unfair competition. He has represented companies seeking to register trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and appeared on behalf of clients in trademark proceedings before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Fulfilling a longstanding desire to enter public service, Kevin also served as general counsel for the Illinois Governor’s Office of Management and Budget where he managed the legal challenges arising out of the $35 billion state budget. Represented a consumer products company as a plaintiff in a series of lawsuits filed over a three-year period to protect its design patent and trade dress rights in an industry-leading product that brought a rash of imitators into the market. Defended a leading housewares company against claims that a major new product launch infringed a competitor’s product configuration trade dress rights; resolved by defense verdict after eight-day trial. Defended a commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer in a worldwide distributor dispute presenting tort, contract, and antitrust claims; resolved by favorable arbitration decision after arbitration hearing. Represented a commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer in asserting and defending against patent infringement claims in cases involving a major competitor. Represented a consumer products company as the plaintiff in a lawsuit asserting infringement of various intellectual property rights against a former customer and its new supplier, including patent infringement claims for the importation of a consumer product made abroad through use of a patented process. Defended a manufacturer of janitorial equipment in lawsuit based upon state law claims that client misappropriated the plaintiff’s idea for an ergonomically improved product. Defended manufacturer against lawsuit brought by terminated sales representative involving dispute over commissions due after termination. Defended housewares company against patent infringement claims involving patents on use of drinking containers in vehicle cup holders; resolved through settlement after Markman claim construction hearing. Secured a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on behalf of a consumer products company in a trademark infringement action against a large national retailer for its importation and sale of “grey” goods that the consumer products company made and distributed outside the United States. Developed and implemented a trademark policing and enforcement strategy aimed at protecting a consumer product company’s flagship trademark, including proceedings in federal courts, the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and trademark offices throughout the world. Counseled clients concerning compliance with state franchise, distribution, and antitrust laws, and potential breach of contract issues, when dealing with distributors, distributor terminations, and territorial realignments. Advised clients concerning potential unfair competition aspects of their advertising and marketing programs. Drafted and negotiated numerous distributor and sales representative agreements, manufacturing agreements, license agreements, design and development agreements, and sales contracts, involving a wide range of goods and services. Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1981, cum laude, Editorial Board, Northwestern University Law Review Loyola University of Chicago, B.A., 1978, magna cum laude U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Sections of Intellectual Property Law Section of Business Law Section of Litigation Illinois Leading Lawyer in Commercial Litigation, Copyright & Trademark, Intellectual Property, and Patent Law, Law Bulletin Media Leading Lawyer (2007-2014, 2017-2019) Kevin has given corporate in-house training presentations on intellectual property issues in product design and development and on patent law fundamentals and the America Invents Act.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15907
__label__wiki	0.950244	0.950244	Ukraine should act like Hitler and Roosevelt & go nuclear like Israel – Radical Party leader Published time: 26 Mar, 2016 15:02 Oleh Lyashko, Verkhovna Rada deputy and Ukrainian presidential candidate © Pavel Palamarchuk © Reuters Ukraine can deal with its plethora of problems if it follows the economic policies of Adolf Hitler and Franklin Roosevelt and obtains nuclear weapons, says the leader of the Radical Party, who is angling to be appointed the country’s prime minister. The unexpected comparison between the leaders of Nazi Germany and the leader of one of the major nations that defeated him comes from Oleg Lyashko, who heads the ultranationalist Radical Party. “No business can survive by export contracts only. We need large-scale construction of roads, houses, infrastructure,” he told the newspaper Segodnya. “We shouldn’t reinvent the bicycle. That was how Hitler and Roosevelt acted.” He added to the surprised correspondent that he “wasn’t talking about Hitler in a positive way.” “But Germany’s economy was growing because of military contracts,” he added. ‘Moron!’ Notorious radical Ukrainian MP defies, threatens interior minister Lyashko is among the more controversial Ukrainian MPs. His party saw a surge of popularity amid the political crisis of 2013-14. It had a single MP – Lyashko himself – in the previous parliament elected in 2012, but now has 21, and its leader claims it would double its strength, if a snap election were called now. The Radical Party was part of the now-defunct ruling coalition, which put forward Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk as head of the Ukrainian government, but has since gone into opposition. Lyashko is convinced that he is better suited to do the job and is pitching his candidacy to potential allies to form a new coalition. “They are all discussing candidacies for the PM’s chair now. [Finance Minister Natali] Yaresko, [Parliament Speaker Vladimir] Groisman, Yatsenyuk, Lyashko. The program is what matters, not the name of the prime minister. We suggest a program. They are discussing names,” he told the newspaper. The program includes some suggestions radical enough to befit the name of Lyashko’s party. One is to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons. “Ukraine must for the sake of its security recreate its nuclear weapons potential. We have everything we need. We have the scientific expertise, uranium, schematics, the Yuzhmash plant, which can build nuclear missiles,” he said. Lyashko dismissed concerns over nuclear proliferation, which Ukraine’s Western backers are likely to have. “Israel is at odds with the West over developing nuclear weapons. But Israel has national interests,” he said, referring to the nuclear arsenal, which Israel is widely believed to have but neither confirms nor denies exists. READ MORE: Ukraine's PM dodges no confidence vote despite president's discontent, protests Soviet Ukraine hosted a large number of the USSR’s nuclear weapons, but agreed to hand them over after the country’s dissolution. The country was promised by the US, the UK and Russia protection of its borders from a military attack in exchange for that. Kiev considers the secession of Crimea through a referendum and its reunification with Russia an annexation through military force rather than a democratic exercise in self-determination. Some Ukrainian politicians, including Lyashko, say the US and Britain have betrayed Ukraine by not going to war with Russia to return Crimea and that Kiev should never have given up its nuclear weapons. Another quite radical solution suggested by Lyashko is the way he wants to force the country’s oligarchs to pay taxes. “Paying taxes is the key thing. If someone doesn’t – have a firing squad shoot him. Or jail him for life,” he said, in what presumably was a rhetorical exaggeration. 'I'll hang you by the balls and have you f***ed' – Ukrainian presidential hopeful abducts pro-Russian MP Lyashko is no stranger to using force to further his goals. On several occasions in 2014 he and his associates abducted several officials in the discontented east of Ukraine who spoke against the new authorities in Kiev. The abductors insulted, threatened and humiliated their victims in video reports that Lyashko proudly presented to the public after each incident. Despite Lyashko having no legal authority to carry out arrests and treating his victims in a manner that Amnesty International said violated “the rights to fair trial, liberty and security of the person, and the right not to be subjected to torture and other ill-treatment,” the radical MP’s actions didn’t immediately lead to a prosecution. Last August, Lyashko’s fellow Radical Party MP Igor Mosiychuk claimed the he and the party leader were being investigated for one of those abductions, but it was never confirmed by the authorities. Instead the Prosecutor General’s Office had Mosiychuk arrested for bribery, but the case against him stalled. Lyashko poses himself as a champion of the working man, who is not afraid to tell things how they are and doesn’t pull his punches. His party logo features pitchfork, a reference to peasant revolts of times past. His message to the people is that he is going to make Ukraine great, and it bears some similarities to the rhetoric of Donald Trump in the US. “I will not stand idle and watch those political pygmies destroy my country,” he said in the interview. “I don’t walk away from responsibility. I realize how much work I’ll have to do tomorrow, when I head the government. But I realize that there is no other way.”	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15908
__label__wiki	0.917705	0.917705	Bloody weekend in New York More than 50 New Yorkers were shot past Labor Day weekend "It was a bad weekend, no question about that," New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said during an early morning press conference today. That might be putting things nicely. More than 50 people have been injured in violent attacks over the Labor Day weekend that took the lives of 10 New Yorkers. News wires are reporting a rough statistic of at least 48 people being shot at in New York over the three-day weekend, which included 24 victims in a 24 hour period at one point and 33 persons in all being shot on Sunday alone. Two NYPD officers were wounded in the altercations over the weekend, both occurring at a Monday night gun battle in Brooklyn. Three were fatally shot in that brawl that occurred in the Crown Heights neighborhood at around 9pm Labor Day evening. In that incident, a 32 year-old ex-con opened fire at a group of people, including one bystander, a 56-year-old woman, who was executed after a stray bullet entered her head. The assailant, Leroy Webster, fired upwards of 60 bullets before police shot and killed him on Monday. This weekend’s bloodbath began with the shooting of a 35-year-old woman on a Brooklyn street corner early Saturday morning. Before 6 a.m. Sunday, the New York Daily News reports that 13 other incidents occurred throughout the city’s boroughs. A 30-year-old man was found dead early Sunday morning after gun shots were reported in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. Elsewhere that same day, eight people, including three children, were shot by a lone gunman at a backyard party in the Bronx. Early Monday in East Flatbush, another four men were shot, including a 17-year-old boy who lost his life in the incident. Mayor Bloomberg has responded to the epidemic by pointing the finger at Washington, where he says lawmakers are not handling the gun problem in an effective manner. "This is a national problem requiring national leadership," Bloomberg said early Tuesday, "but at the moment neither end of Pennsylvania Avenue has had the courage to take basic steps that would save lives." Responding in particular to the death of Denise Gay, the 56-year-old woman killed by a stray bullet on her stoop late Monday, Bloomberg called it “a senseless murder, and another painful reminder I think of what happens when elected officials in Washington fail to take the problem of illegal guns seriously." "The bottom line is we've just got to redouble the efforts," said the mayor. The New York Daily News reports that 1,123 people were shot in the city of New York between January 1, 2011 and August 28. New York rape cops had sordid past Woman drugs husband, severs penis, grinds it to mush Boy smells dog poop, police respond with violence Attorney General will meet with 9/11 families over News Corp scandal NYPD pepper sprays man to death Cameron wants American police chief America’s response to London riots Anonymous-led protest against BART becomes violent NYPD and CIA spy on Muslims Secret NYPD Demographic Unit revealed	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15909
__label__wiki	0.993259	0.993259	RTÉ Investigates Some Gatwick drone sightings 'may have been police devices' Updated / Saturday, 29 Dec 2018 16:58 The disruption saw around 1,000 flights cancelled or diverted over three days before Christmas Some of the sightings of drones which kept Gatwick Airport on shutdown may have involved the police's own craft, a senior officer has admitted. Sussex Police Chief Constable Giles York's comment came as he said he was "really sorry" for a couple who were held for 36 hours before being cleared of responsibility for the disruption. Mr York insisted he is "absolutely certain" a drone was flying near runways at Gatwick during the three-day period from December 19-21 when the airport was repeatedly forced to close. But he acknowledged there may have been some "confusion" caused by his force launching its own drones in the hunt for the rogue craft. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr York confirmed military technology had been installed at Gatwick following last week's incident, "dramatically" improving security at the airport. But he acknowledged he could not rule out future disruption of the same kind. Police have not yet found the drone used to disrupt around 1,000 flights last week and do not know its model, he said. Two drones found by police near the airport have now been ruled out of involvement. Mr York said a Sussex officer who suggested last week that police were not sure whether there was a drone flying at Gatwick at all was simply trying to explain the investigative approach taken by the force. "I am absolutely certain that there was a drone flying throughout the period that the airport was closed," he said. Police received 115 reports of sightings in the area, including 92 which have been confirmed as coming from "credible people", said Mr York. But he said: "Of course, we will have launched our own Sussex Police drones at the time with a view to investigate, with a view to engage, with a view to survey the area looking for the drone, so there could be some level of confusion there." Describing the police investigation as "incredibly thorough", he said: "I don't think we have found the drone responsible for this at this time. "I think the fact that we have found two drones so far as a result of this does show the extent of the search that has been carried out. I am led to believe that we are able to rule those drones out of this investigation at this time." The officer also said he felt "really sorry" for Paul Gait and Elaine Kirk, from Crawley, West Sussex, who were detained in the wake of the disruption, but said the grounds for their arrest were "well founded". The couple have said they felt "violated" by their lengthy questioning, the search of their home and the way in which their identities became public. Mr York defended the decision to hold Mr Gait for an extended period, despite his employer saying he was at work during the drone flights. "I'm really sorry for what he has experienced and the feeling of violation around it," said the chief constable. "I am really sorry for what he went through, but the reason why we held him was so that we could dispel everything in the first instance. What might have been worse as an experience for him would have been to be released under investigation still. "We are able to exhaust all our lines of inquiry on that first instance and, however hard it is, able to release him from police custody saying he is no longer a suspect in this line of inquiry. "That's why we took the time - in order to allow him the best opportunity to put his life back on the rails." Mr York declined to discuss the kind of military technology installed at Gatwick since the drone flights. "The systems that are in place today are dramatically different to what was in place a week ago," he said. Asked whether he could rule out a repeat of last week's disruption, Mr York said: "I don't think you can ever rule out anything happening again. "But what we can say is what is at the heart of this is ensuring it is safe for the aircraft to take off, and that's the different position that Gatwick Airport finds itself in today".	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15910
__label__wiki	0.763237	0.763237	The extremely intense X-ray flash knocks so many electrons out of the iodine atom (right) such that it pulls in the electrons of the methyl group (left) like an elecetromagnetic version of a black hole, before finally spitting them out. \| DESY/Science Communication Lab X-Ray Barrage Creates ‘Molecular Black Hole’ The X-ray technique can give scientists extremely detailed images of organic materials on the atomic level, potentially leading to new therapies and medicines. By Glenn McDonald The black hole is an evocative concept in both science fiction and real science. For astrophysicists, the term refers to a region of space where gravity is so intense that all adjacent matter and radiation is sucked in — not even light can escape. In science fiction, black holes tends to flip spaceships through interdimensional tesseracts and tear up the space-time continuum. So creating a tiny black hole in a lab seems like a dubious proposition – you might lose some lab equipment, or graduate students, or the entire north campus. Nevertheless, a team of scientists announced this week that they have successfully created a “molecular black hole” that sucks in neighboring electrons with irresistible force. Happily for life as we know it, the black hole recently generated at California's SLAC National Accelerator Lab is more metaphorical than literal. By showering the complex molecule iodomethane with intense streams of X-ray light, the scientists triggered a phenomenon that's similar to a black hole on the molecular level. The high-intensity X-ray bath effectively stripped the iodomethane molecule of several electrons, causing a chain reaction in which neighboring electrons were sucked into the void. “The analogy to a black hole comes from the fact that when the X-rays strip electrons from the iodine atom inside the molecule, it sucks in 'stuff' that is around it,” said Artem Rudenko, a physicist at Kansas State University. “In this case, the ‘stuff’ is further electrons from the rest of the molecule — and it seems to gobble up all of them that it can get.” RELATED: Nanoscale Submarine Bot Delivers Drugs to Cells — Then Self Destructs All of this subatomic action takes place in an instant, Rudenko said, and actually involves electromagnetic forces that are many times stronger than what you would encounter in a cosmic black hole. In the group's experiments, the X-ray bath stripped the iodomethane of 54 of its 62 molecules, resulting in the highest level of ionization ever achieved using radiation or light, according to the researchers. “One of the most important applications of these super-intense hard X-rays is for imaging the structure of matter at very high resolution,” Rudenko said. “Biologists can use them to figure out the unknown structure of a bacteria, protein, or virus.” In other words, the X-ray technique can give scientists extremely detailed images of organic materials on the atomic level, potentially leading to new therapies and medicines. Rudenko said the plan is to have other research teams build on the progress of these initial tests, mapping out even more complex molecules. “For example, using our data, our collaborators from Hamburg can now do realistic damage simulations,” Rudenko said. Speaking of Hamburg, the molecular black hole project was very much an international endeavor. In addition to US research groups in Kansas and California, the project included scientists from Japan, Germany, China, Denmark, and France. The group’s findings were published in the journal Nature. WATCH: How Dangerous Are X-Rays?	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15915
__label__cc	0.524993	0.475007	Tasty Tech Eye Candy of the Week (May 8) This week we feature transparent cable cars, glowing concrete, and a flying car with vertical-life tack-off that's coming to market in 2018. By DNews This week we feature transparent cable cars, glowing concrete, and a flying car with vertical-life tack-off that's coming to market in 2018. Above: A proposed public transportation project in Chicago could see passengers riding in transparent cable cars. Skyline, designed by Marks Barfield Architects and Davis Brody Bond, would connect Navy Pier with downtown stops on the Loop. The video shows the project in more detail. A smartphone called the HoloFlex combines a flexible body with a 3-D holographic display. It's not a commercial model yet, but was developed by researchers in a lab at Queens University. The display uses a layer of tiny lenses to disperse light in a way that lets everyone see the 3-D graphic. And bending the phone is not just a novelty here, it actually functions as a command. In one example, bending the phone moved an object in the foreground closer to an object in the distance. As part of an annual pavilion design event at the University of Stuttgart, students used robots to mold and stitch together laminated plywood. The result is a surprisingly curvy dome inspired by the shape of a sea urchin. See more in the video Electric bikes don't have to weigh a ton. The All-Go from M2S is made with a carbon-fiber frame and weighs 33 pounds. A 500-watt pedal-assist electric drive gets you going up to 28 mph. See more As the sun moves across the sky, the shadows from this 3D-printed, fan-shaped sundial create the motion of a blooming flower. It was designed by a team at Prescription, built by Arup and is currently on display in Amsterdam. For the first time ever, a robot was able to successfully stitch soft tissue during an experimental operation. The machine called the Smart Tissue Automation Robot (STAR) was developed at Johns Hopkins University. It uses a 3-D imaging system and near-infrared sensors to suture the delicate, squishy tissue of a bowel. This concrete absorbs light by day (top) and glows at night (bottom). The material, which has a lifespan of 100 years, was developed by José Carlos Rubio, from Michoacan’s University of San Nicolas Hidalgo. It can be used as pavement, in roads, or in buildings to increase visibility at night. A new computer model shows how motion-direction detecting circuits in a bee's neural system are wired together to help the insect fly and avoid crashing into walls. This week, Chrysler and Google announced they were teaming up. Chrysler will be integrating and testing Google's self-driving technology into the 2017 Pacifica to see how well it works in the passenger minivan. Lilium Aviation, based in Germany, is building a super-compact flying car able to lift off vertically from any 50-foot-square flat area. The aircraft will travel 250 mph with a range of about 300 miles. And because this vehicle will be classified as a Light Sport Aircraft, no pilot's license is required. According to Lilium, the vehicle will go on sale in 2018.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15916
__label__cc	0.723607	0.276393	The St Martins Scout Group has been serving the local community since the late 1950s. Originally called St Annes Scout Group, the members met at St Annes Church until in the early 1960s the group built it’s own facility at the current location of 297 Centaurus Road. In 2015 the St Martins Venturer section combined with Venturers from other South Christchurch Scout Groups to form the Summit Venturer Unit, and are no longer directly associated with the St Martins Scout Group. We will be filling in more of the details of all this, together with a potted history of the people and activities that have featured in the history of this great Group. If you have any such details, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email from the Contact Page and we’ll get back to you. Also see our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StMartinsScouts and our videos on Youtube at www.youtube.com/user/smartscouts1	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15921
__label__wiki	0.865712	0.865712	Ingenuity Festival The Innovative Spirit Education Energy Health & Medicine Technology Video Newsletter The Patents Behind Toy Story’s Beloved Characters The Pixar series is full of classic toys, from the Slinky Dog to the Speak & Spell, that sprung from the minds of clever inventors Slinky Dog and its cousin, Slinky Train, were allegedly inspired by inventor Helen Malsed's 6-year-old son, who wanted to see what would happen if his Christmas Slinky had wheels attached. (Aykut67/iStock) By Emily Matchar With Toy Story 4 in theaters later this month, we’ve been thinking about toys. They’re as old as civilization. Neolithic kids are presumed to have played with sticks and clay balls. Ancient Egyptian children had a game resembling jacks. Children of China’s Zhou Dynasty flew kites. Medieval European kids played war with miniature soldiers. But it wasn’t until the 20th century that toys began to be mass marketed—and therefore, patented. The classic playthings of the 1950s, '60s, '70s and '80s featured in the Toy Story series come from the golden age of toy innovation. We’ve searched the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office archives for the original patents and backstories on the now-beloved Toy Story characters. Slinky Dog (U.S. Design Pat. 179,949) Slinky Dog, AKA “Slink,” is Woody’s loyal right-hand dog, who often uses his stretchable body to aid in rescues. Slink is, of course, based on the iconic Slinky toy, invented in the 1940s by naval engineer Richard James (and named by his wife, Betty). James was inspired by a torsion spring flipping over on a ship’s deck. But it was a northwestern lumber baron’s daughter named Helen Malsed who turned the Slinky into the Slinky Dog. Malsed, who’d been forced to drop out of college when the Depression hit, became a toy inventor, developing more than two dozen toys and games over the course of her career. Slinky Dog and its cousin, Slinky Train, were allegedly inspired by her 6-year-old son, who wanted to see what would happen if his Christmas Slinky had wheels attached. Her 1957 Slinky Dog patent shows Slink in both the closed and expanded position. About Emily Matchar Emily Matchar is a writer based in Hong Kong and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Republic, The Washington Post and other publications. She is the author of Homeward Bound: Why Women Are Embracing the New Domesticity. Read more from this author \| Follow @EmilyMatchar Film Inventions Patents Toys The Invention That Won World War II 'Vis-O-Matic' Was the 1950s Version of Online Shopping Ask Smithsonian: How Long Can a Person Hold Their Breath? (1:32) Gasp! The answer will amaze you. A hammerhead shark locates a stingray hiding beneath the ocean floor. Unnerved, the stingray makes a dash for freedom but is it too late? Hammerhead vs. Stingray (2:25) It's no secret that Charles IV, king of Bohemia, possessed the Spear of Destiny. But the way he brandished it in public reveals his savvy understanding of mythology and power. Unlocking the Spear of Destiny's True Power (3:56) The bust of Nefertiti contains one of the most beautiful faces in the world. So beautiful, a mathematical formula was used to sculpt it. How to Achieve Flawless Beauty (2:54) Prepare to be amazed. Ask Smithsonian: What’s a Stone Baby? (1:07)	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15922
__label__wiki	0.807995	0.807995	Alexis Sanchez Is Rediscovering Himself During The 2019 Copa America Juan Pablo Aravena in Editorial, English Premier League 24 Jun 2019 Alexis Sanchez arrived to the 2019 Copa America with little to no expectations. The Manchester United forward was coming off his worst season in Europe by most statistical measures, and he spent the final stretch of the 2018-19 campaign dealing with injuries and struggling for playing time at Old Trafford. However, Sanchez has put those concerns to rest with an impressive display for Chile during the 2019 Copa America. Even though Alexis has only played two matches, he’s been absolutely dominant. He has been a key cog on a Chilean squad that already clinched a berth in the quarterfinals with one game to spare. Sanchez registered one goal and one assist during Chile’s drubbing 4-0 win over Japan, and added the game-winning goal in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ecuador. He scored the latter while dealing with an ankle sprain, but he looked lively, energetic and active. Probably at his best since he completed his switch to Old Trafford back in January 2018. Is Sanchez back for good, or is this just a good run of form? But is it safe to say he’s back? Playing two games at a high level it’s a small sample size, and the injury couldn’t have come at a worst time for him. He’s not expected to start against Uruguay in the group stage finale, but Chile’s idea is to recover him at full for the quarterfinal match, either against Colombia or Peru, next week. But let’s get back to Sanchez and his good run of from with Chile. The former Barcelona star has found the back of the net in his last four international appearances. Plus, he sits at the top of Chile’s all-time goalscoring list with 43 goals in 126 caps. We must remember Sanchez arrived at the 2019 Copa America having scored just once in 2019 for Manchester United. He also netted just once in 20 appearances during the entire 2018-19 Premier League campaign. This confidence boost should do wonders for him looking towards the upcoming season, even though his future remains unclear. Regardless of whether Manchester United decides to sell him or not, Alexis is clearly on the right path once again. A path he had lost for much of the 2018-19 season, and he found it wearing the Roja shirt representing his country. Something he’s excelled at ever since he debuted with his country back in 2006 when he was only 18 years old. A freelance writer and sports analyst with almost five years of experience in the industry before joining SoccerNews, Juan Pablo Aravena is based in Chile and currently contributes to several publications and websites including SoccerNews, 12up, and Sports From The Basement, while also working as a fantasy beat writer for RotoWire, as a database editor for EA Sports, and as a football analyst for SmartOdds and InsideFutbol. His areas of focus are Serie A, Bundesliga, Premier League, LaLiga, and Ligue 1, but he has also written about MLS and South American football in the past. Categories Editorial English Premier League	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15924
__label__wiki	0.822799	0.822799	Man City, Man United Both Eye January Move for Espanyol's Aaron Martin Manchester City is eyeing depth at left back after the long-term injury to Benjamin Mendy. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to go for Espanyol left-back Aaron Martin in January as a replacement for the injured Benjamin Mendy, according to The Sun. Mendy became the world's most expensive defender in the summer, joining City for £52m before a knee injury against Crystal Palace sidelined him for the season. Fabian Delph has impressed as a make shift full-back, but Guardiola is looking to fill the position with a player more suited to the role. Martin, 20, has reportedly been a player of interest, and City have been keeping an eye on him after some impressive for displays for his club and the Spanish U21 side. In the meantime, temporary left-back Delph has become a key figure in City's remarkable start to the season and has even popped up with a goal back in September against Crystal Palace. The club allowed their previous left-backs, Gael Clichy and Aleksandar Kolarov, to leave in the summer. Martin has also reportedly been considered by Manchester United, and the two Manchester giants could end up competing against each other for the player's signature. Jose Mourinho has pretty much frozen Luke Shaw out while Ashley Young has deputized in the position of late, meaning both clubs are looking to find a permanent replacement for that role.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15928
__label__cc	0.715467	0.284533	The Impact of Political Signs on Name Recognition and Voter Preferences May 12, 2016 June 7, 2018 Kyle Ireland Politics It’s officially election season. Driving around town you’ll probably see a sign or two, or a whole lot more than one or two, for a political candidate from now until November. It seems that every election year, our yards and neighborhoods become filled with political advertising. For years this has been a popular method to get the word out about a candidate or an issue. But what affect do these signs have on the voters? Do they have much sway at the ballot box? Or are they simply a waste of time, effort, and money? A nuisance in an already noisy and over-saturated advertising world? As a continuation of one of our previous posts on whether campaign signs work or not, we set out to gather our own data concerning the efficacy of political signs. In particular we wanted to explore two areas. The first thing we wanted to ascertain was whether political signs are effective at increasing name recognition of candidate ‘x’. The second question was what, if any, impact yard signs put up by trusted neighbors had on potential voters eventual voting preferences and actions. For more information on the methodology of our survey please see the end of this post. Impact of Political Signage On Name Recognition One of the reasons signs are used during election season is to get the name of the candidate or issue out. Signs are a great way to catch people’s eyes. They are also great at the long practiced advertising tactic of repetition (or effective frequency in advertising jargon). Signs are placed where they are seen repeatedly by the same people during a daily commute, errands or otherwise so that the message or name recognition sticks! Compared to incumbent candidates, signs can be a critical way for new candidates to get people to first learn of them. We wanted to know if this technique was actually effective. In our study, the question was asked, “Have you ever first learned of a local political candidate from a sign?”. Out of the 1,500+ responses received over 40% over people said that they had first learned of a local candidate through a sign. Without signage to influence those people, 2 out of 5 people may have voted in a different manner simply because there was no name recognition for candidate “x”. As it relates to the efficacy of political signage on name recognition, some other points of interest we found from the study were: More women first learned of a candidate from a sign than men. More 25-34 year olds first learned from a sign than any other age group. More people in the US Midwest first learned of a candidate from a sign than any other region of the country. More people living in urban areas first learned of a candidate from a sign than suburban or rural areas. More people with an inferred income of $150K+ first learned from a sign than any other income bracket. More people that are parents first learned from a sign than people that are non-parents. Traditional signage such as yard signs have been a traditional median to influence the voters and since 1984 the use of yard signs has quadrupled. If 40% of the electorate could be potentially swayed by increasing name recognition there is no doubt campaigns far and wide should be using political signage in every way they can! Impact of Political Signage Used By Trusted Neighbors We also wanted to find out whether political signs used by trusted peers and neighbors had any impact on one’s own voting preferences. Much like the marketing principle of effective frequency alluded to above, we wanted to know if the advertising theory that buyers trust recommendations from friends more than anything else also applied to political signs used by trusted peers and neighbors. The question we used to gauge this was: “How likely is your vote for a local political candidate to be influenced by a sign in the yard of someone you trust?”. This question showed that 20% of people were likely to be influenced by signage displayed by those they trust. This data shows that at least one in five people willingly admit that often deeply and privately held political opinions can be influenced by a simple yard sign used by someone they trust. Additional data found from the study showed us that: Men were more likely to be influenced by a sign than women. 18-24 year olds were more likely to be influenced by a sign than any other age group. People in the US South were more likely to be influenced by a sign than any other part of the country. People that live in rural areas were more likely to be influenced by a sign than people living in urban or suburban areas. People making $75-99K were more likely to be influenced by a sign than people in any other inferred income bracket. People than were non-parents were more likely to be influenced by a sign than people that are parents are. Cost of Political Signage Political signs have been shown to improve not only voter turnout but they also have been proven to increase the vote share. Residents who post political signage in their yards are 2.4 times more likely to vote than individuals who do not. With these noted benefits, as well as the survey results that show the ability to increase brand recognition and influence voting preferences, the question becomes one of which channel is most cost effective to help the candidate win. One of the most cost effective ways to get your name or the word out on an issue or for an election in general is a yard sign. Compared to many other forms of advertising these yard signs can easily be the most cost effective yard signs. To ascertain this you’d have to have an idea of how many thousands of impressions the yard sign will garner (as advertising is typically measured on a CPM or cost per mille basis) but when 100 yard signs measuring 24” W x 12” H would cost just over $4 per sign, it’s a pretty good bet that your yard sign CPM will be very low! The cost effectiveness of political yard signs is even more apparent when compared to other advertising channels to increase name recognition and sway voters. For example, according to the Houston Chronicle, the average cost for a 30 second local commercial is between $200 – $1,500 for a one-time run. When it comes to billboard advertising you are likely to pay between $650 and $2.4 million for a 6 week period of time depending on the location based on research from Grasshopper.com. Online marketing and advertising efforts can be appealing to many but if not managed correctly can quickly spiral out of control due to high cost per click or unseen ad inventory that still must be paid for. Representative Dennis Kucinich told Cleveland.com why he believes yard signs can be more beneficial, “This is better than a paid billboard, because it’s a personal endorsement. It shows that I have support at the neighborhood level.” Traditional signage like yard signs are not only a cheaper route than some more technological options but has other benefits that aren’t found elsewhere. We’d highly recommend political yard signs and other forms of signage as a cost effective way to increase name recognition and attempt to persuade voters on issues and candidates. Based off our survey results it is definitely a probable outcome when done correctly! Methodology: To measure the impact and trust of political signage during during election season we presented two questions to separate groups of 1,500+ individuals from all backgrounds through the United States. The data was collected over a period of a couple of days in April of 2016 through online surveys hosted by Google. campaign election political signs yard signs Kyle Ireland Kyle is a Digital Marketer for Signs.com. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Communications. His experience includes marketing, social media, broadcasting, and journalism. When he's not busy @signsdotcom he loves spending time with his wife and their 2 dogs as well as watching sports or flying drones. Foamboard vs Gatorboard vs Falconboard Signage 101 Custom (Contour and Halo) vs Die Cut—Signage 101	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15930
__label__wiki	0.502796	0.502796	ALBUM: GIRLS NAMES – STAINS ON SILENCE This Belfast three piece have already been nominated for the Irish music prize for their 2013 album, ‘The New Life’, and previously released singles on Brooklyn’s coolest indie label Captured Tracks (a former home to the likes of Thee Oh Sees, Mac De Marco and DIIV amongst others). Having shifted away from their earlier more […] Leeds-based five-piece Autobahn announce themselves to the world with their unapologetically sinister and aggressive self-titled debut EP. Set for release on Tough Love on 4th November, it’s a record for, and of, the night. Autobahn conjure the dystopian nightmare world of 80s post-punk across three unrelenting tracks. Consider them Leeds’ very own Lost Boys, cloaked […] NEWS: AUTOBAHN – SELF-TITLED DEBUT EP + LISTEN TO ‘SEIZURE’ NEWS: GIRLS NAMES – UK TOUR + LTD 12” EP ‘THE NEXT LIFE’ Girls Names have announced details of their forthcoming UK tour. Starting in October and including two shows supporting The Cult at London’s Roundhouse, it caps off an incredible year for the band following the release of their much-lauded second album, The New Life, in February. The tour also coincides with the release of a limited […]	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15931
__label__wiki	0.667255	0.667255	Damian Lillard Calls Matchup With Russell Westbrook a ‘Moment of Truth’ by Marcel Mutoni April 25, 2019 For Damian Lillard, his first round playoff war with longtime nemesis Russell Westbrook was “the moment of truth.” Lillard took exception to Westbrook’s on-court boast that he had been “busting” his ass for years, and relished getting the upper hand on the biggest stage. On to the next… A post shared by Damian Lillard (@damianlillard) on Apr 24, 2019 at 9:53am PDT Dame scored a playoff career-best 50 points in the Portland Trail Blazers 118-115 Game 5 win Tuesday night, and cruelly eliminated the OKC Thunder with a 37-foot bomb at the buzzer. Walking down the loading dock to a van waiting to take he and his family home after Game 5, @Dame_Lillard had one last thing to say. https://t.co/wXtQI6wDkI — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) April 24, 2019 Per the team website: “I mean, the series was over, that was it,” said Lillard after the game. “I was just waving goodbye to them. I think after game three, Dennis Schroder was out there pointing to his wrist, they was out there doing all these celebrations and doing all this stuff and we kept our composure. After one win, that was what they decided to do and we was like, okay what we want to do is win four games. When we win those four games, there’s not going to be nothing to talk about, so that’s what that was.” In the end, it was Lillard’s performance on the court that was the most devastating blow for a Thunder team that the vast majority of NBA analysts picked to win the series despite being the lower seed. Fifty points on 17-of-33 shooting. Ten three-pointers, the second-most three-pointer made in a playoff game in NBA history. Three steals, giving him 12 for the series. And of course, one dagger. And a last parting shot. As Lillard walked down the loading dock of the Moda Center to a van containing all of his family in attendance, bound for the Lillard compound in a suburb a few miles down the road, he recounted the barbs delivered by the Thunder during the course of the regular and post seasons. While there were many, the one that stuck with him, the one that fueled him to an MVP-caliber performance so far in the postseason, required a response, especially after holding his tongue in public for so long. “Said he’s been busting my ass for years,” said Lillard. “That wasn’t true, for one, and this was the moment of truth. This was the perfect platform and opportunity for him to prove it, and you see what happened.” Damian Lillard Mantle Oklahoma City Thunder Portland Trail Blazers Russell Westbrook	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15936
__label__cc	0.693971	0.306029	Episodes of The Sport Clips Haircuts Hall of Fame Podcast - Haircuts with Heart featuring Kathleen Ruddy from St. Baldrick's Foundation This episode is with Kathleen Ruddy, CEO of St. Baldrick's Foundation. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million dollars in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In this podcast, Kathleen describes the impact St. Baldrick's Foundation is making on childhood cancer, the difference made through the partnership with Sport Clips and what's to come in the years ahead. For more information, visit: www.sportclips.com/sbf Episode Air Date Guest Name Guest Title Topic(s) February 20, 2019 Kathleen Ruddy CEO Stories of inspiration and impact on childhood cancer research Each episode of the Podcast is also available on iTunes and the Google Play store. Chad Jordan: Hey everybody, this is Chad Jordan, director of marketing for the digital serves at Sport Clips. Glad to have you with us today on what I'm really looking forward to, an exciting episode of the Sport Clips Hall of fame podcast, and I think this episode is gonna do a lot of good for a lot of people, so I'm really thrilled to be here. Chad Jordan: I was getting to say with my guest, but I'm gonna let her introduce herself. So am I here with by the way? Kathleen Ruddy: Well, hello Chad, thank you for having me, my name is Kathleen Ruddy, I'm the CEO of the St. Baldrick's Foundation, and I'm so thrilled to be here with you and with all of our friends at Sport Clips. Chad Jordan: Well, we love being a national partner, the first national partner with St. Baldrick Foundation. This is a partnership that began back in 2016. And what we're gonna explore today for our listeners is we're gonna talk about what that partnership had meant over the last three years, what exactly St. Baldrick's is, how in the world did it get named St. Baldrick's? Is there really a Saint up there named Baldrick? And then we're gonna talk about what the future looks like with this partnership. Chad Jordan: So we got a lot packed in to the next half hour or so, but looking forward to it. So would further ado, can you help me understand, was it 2016? 'Cause it's 2019, right? Minus three years. So 2016 Gordon Logan the CEO and founder of Sport Clips, Martha England, our VP of marketing, you guys at St. Baldrick's all get in a room and decide we need to do something to fund childhood cancer research and to make a difference. So what happened in 2016 that was so monumental? Kathleen Ruddy: Well, I think for anybody who's ever met or been exposed to Gordon Logan in any way shape or from, which I think is pretty much the entire the Sport Clips family, you know that he's a man who really cares about people. The people in his organization, the people in his communities, the clients that you serve, your customers, and the well-being of the next generation. And I think that carries out in a lot of Sport Clips philanthropic endeavors, and we were really impressed by that. Kathleen Ruddy: But I think the leadership team at Sport Clips really learned what the situation in the world of childhood cancer is, and the opportunity that existed to really do something profound that not only would save kids lives, but improve the quality of their lives during treatment and then for the rest of their lives. Kathleen Ruddy: So we were thrilled and so excited that Sport Clips, a company that has a public presence on the street, that people know, that the man and woman on the street know and they talk about in their homes, was willing to embrace this. Because it's kind of the [inaudible 00:02:58] that St. Baldrick's needed to help become better known so that we could better tell the story of children fighting cancer. Kathleen Ruddy: In the US, and Canada, and well, really all high-income countries, cancer is the number one disease killer of our children. And yet, when we look back over the last 30-40 years when significant progress has been made, we have been able to increase survival of those kids 10 fold. 40 years ago, 50 years ago, gosh, I mean it was very rare for a child to survive at all. And now, kids with the most common form of childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 90% of them can be cured. And so that proves, that research has made that possible. Kathleen Ruddy: But there are almost 100 type or over 100 types of cancers that specifically attack children. And we need to be able to bring that kind of progress to all of them in addition to saving the other 10% who currently will not survive their battle with leukemia. Kathleen Ruddy: So we've had tremendous progress and we're seeing progress in some of the other diseases, but we need to accelerate that, and are us, Sport Clips came in at a time that we really needed to amplify that message, reach new people, find a new way to communicate what we do, and the opportunity to play a role in curing cancer. Kathleen Ruddy: When I was growing up, Chad, I don't know if your parents told you this, but when I was growing up I was really interested in medicine, in helping people, and this was before I learned that I really stink at science myself. But- Chad Jordan: Yeah, you're preaching to the choir. Kathleen Ruddy: ... my parents are so excited would say, "Well, maybe you should find the cure for cancer one day." Well, I'm not that scientist in the lab finding a cure, but I am playing a part of that. I'm helping to equip those scientists with the tools they need, and every single person who's part of the St. Baldrick's movement and now everybody who's part of Sport Clips is part of curing cancer. Kathleen Ruddy: And I don't know a more purposeful way to expend my energy and to invest philanthropic dollars and so forth, because it's not only working to eliminate disease that's a scourge of our time, but protecting generations of kids, and keeping families intact. That's pretty pure. I think that brings people from all different perspectives and walks of life together. Kathleen Ruddy: And in this day and age, I think we all need things that we can agree on, and that can unite us. We focus so much on what divides us, we need to focus more on what unites us. And I think that ripples through a lot of the culture and the drive that I have seen in my interactions with everybody at Sport Clips. And for us it's a [inaudible 00:05:59], that's what we're trying to deliver. Chad Jordan: There are going to be two reactions. Now, I'm talking to the Sport Clips team members that are listening to this podcast. There are gonna be two reactions if they involve themselves in like a Brave the Shave event, which we'll talk about. One they will laugh their heads off, they're gonna have a good time as they're shaving heads and as people are interacting with them. And two, they're gonna cry their eyes out eventually at some point, because someone's gonna tell a story on how this is impacting them and there's gonna be a great connection. Chad Jordan: And stylists, hairdressers, they are some of the most connecting, emotionally connecting people. I mean think about they sit down and they cut hair and they talk and they talk and they talk for 30 minutes a pop to somebody finding out their life story, and they see them every month. Chad Jordan: And so there is something within a stylist DNA that make them wanna give back and make them wanna connect with people. And so that's why I love the St. Baldrick's Foundation partnership that Sport Clips has, 'cause it's right up our alley, it's right up what every store at a local level is looking to do. And that's connect with the local community and yet make a global impact, make an eternal impact as you were talking about, the chance for people to not necessarily be scientists and doctors, but to contribute and be heroes. Chad Jordan: So now, that was 2016, and was that the year we did the Brave the Shave event at [Huddle 00:07:32]- Kathleen Ruddy: Yes. Chad Jordan: You were there? Kathleen Ruddy: I was. Chad Jordan: And so it was hundreds of people getting their heads shaved and was it San Antonio? Was that- Kathleen Ruddy: Yes, [crosstalk 00:07:39] in- Chad Jordan: ... Texas here? Kathleen Ruddy: ... San Antonio. Chad Jordan: And Gordon, I think even shaved his mustache and beard- Kathleen Ruddy: Edward shaved as well [crosstalk 00:07:48] it was incredible. Chad Jordan: ... braved the shave. Kathleen Ruddy: That was really powerful experience because there was so much energy, and there was so much pride. Pride from ... on that stage. And just you could feel that people just felt like this was good for their soul, and- Chad Jordan: Therapeutic. Kathleen Ruddy: ... I ... Yeah, very much so. And it's kinda like that monthly visit to your stylist where you get to talk about what's going on in your life. And it's kind of the form of therapy. And I think people are yearning for ways to make the world a better place, and this is a very ... you can easily connect the dots. Kathleen Ruddy: And I've heard from people ... So I should probably explain for your audiences benefiting the event ... someone isn't familiar with St. Baldrick's, what we do. Kathleen Ruddy: We got our start because three gentlemen who had all been really successful in the business world in New York were kinda challenging each other to give back and find a way to do that in a big way. Kathleen Ruddy: And one of them had kind of a real crazy main of hair that they liked to give them some grief over. So one of them came up with the idea to shave it. And since kids lose their hair during chemo treatments typically that they would get their friends in the industry to sponsor him and donate the money for pediatric cancer research. Kathleen Ruddy: So he was not one to ever miss an opportunity and he said, "Well, I will if you will." So they decided to hijack their industry Saint Patrick's Day party. Kathleen Ruddy: So Saint Patrick's Day became St. Baldrick's day because they were shaving their heads bald. And that first year, they wanted 17 guys to shave their heads, they never even thought that women might do it or kids, but 17 guys to do it and raise $1000 each so they could raise 17,000 on the 17th of March. Chad Jordan: Cool. Kathleen Ruddy: And at the end of the day they'd raised $104,000- Chad Jordan: Oh my gosh. Kathleen Ruddy: And they were scratching their heads saying- Chad Jordan: Right, their bald [crosstalk 00:09:42] heads at this point, yeah. Kathleen Ruddy: Right. And so that ... St. Baldrick's is not a real saint but I like to say he's kind of now been invented- Chad Jordan: Yeah, exactly. Kathleen Ruddy: ... he exists in all of us, and he's the patron saint of kids with cancer. Kathleen Ruddy: So I'm so thrilled to tell you that all these years later, the St. Baldrick's Foundation has now been able to because of that signature head shave event fund over $262 million in childhood cancer research grants- Chad Jordan: Wow. Kathleen Ruddy: ... We are the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants in the world. Kathleen Ruddy: And that is because of volunteers. Like everybody at Sport Clips who have shaved heads for us, who have shaved their own head, who've organized events and it's fantastic, because the event preceded the foundation, but now we have this entity and we can really drive a lot of change through our research program and our advocacy program- Chad Jordan: We didn't talk about this [inaudible 00:10:40] but aren't stores now able to ... They can do the Brave the Shave event and partner with a local event, but aren't they able to maybe just like to bake sales or something and even contribute on the kiosk- Kathleen Ruddy: Absolutely. Chad Jordan: ... and cash register and have a little prompt for clients? Is that where we're at now? Kathleen Ruddy: Yes, in fact numerous stores are coming up with their own ideas, cash give back days, collecting, selling our little icons, and letting our customers putting their names on it, and then for a donation, and contributing that money forward. So there's numerous ways. Kathleen Ruddy: We've has Sport Clips locations that've hosted 36 events for St. Baldrick's that welcome the community to shave their heads. Kathleen Ruddy: There've been over 100 stylists from Sport Clips that have participated at other St. Baldrick's events. And 617 members of the Sport Clips family have shaved their heads for St. Baldrick's. Kathleen Ruddy: And all totaled, those efforts, plus the in-store promotions and giveaways and things have netted more than $1.1 million for- Kathleen Ruddy: ... research, which is phenomenal. And- Chad Jordan: It's like every little dollar adding up. Kathleen Ruddy: Oh, absolutely. And so there's so often that you get approached for money and sometimes you question is that ... what's that gonna achieve? But when you look at the fact that we have little kids who're bringing their piggy banks in, and corporations that can write a big cheque, or people doing sales in their business, or what have you, you put it all together and it's the power of us being united that has allowed all the life-saving research to happen. Kathleen Ruddy: And what's incredible is that you asked me a question what have the last three years been like, it's been since Sport Clips came aborad. And not only has it kind of proven to be a leader and kind of an example for other companies to take a look at us, to say, "Hey, if Sport Clips is doing this, maybe we should look at St. Baldrick's too," and childhood cancer is a cause, it's kinda helped elevate it in the public awareness- Chad Jordan: If it was good enough for Gordon, it's good enough for us- Kathleen Ruddy: [crosstalk 00:12:47] There you go, exactly. But in addition, in that time, it's been the most exciting time in research. I've been doing this a lot of years now, it's 18 years now- Chad Jordan: You've been doing this since you were 10 years old? Kathleen Ruddy: I wish. Chad Jordan: That's amazing. Kathleen Ruddy: You're very diplomatic, Chad, if only that were true. But 18 years, and there were things that were kinda considered true when I started in this work, that were give ... Kathleen Ruddy: For example, I asked about quality of life for survivors of childhood cancer. And that was one of my early questions, like first couple of days on the job. And the answer was well, that's kind of a luxury. That's considered like a future thing. There is one guy in the country who's really doing a lot on that and he's got a few people kinda catching on and following and trying to catch up with him but that's still kind of a luxury. We just need kids to survive. Kathleen Ruddy: Well, we still need kids to survive, obviously. But focusing on the quality of that life once someone is considered quote-unquote cured, a lot of people don't realize that when a child survives cancer, more than two-thirds of those kids are gonna have a life-threatening late effect. It's a plate way of saying some devastating scar, something they have to live with for the rest of their live. They're gonna be infertile. They could have brain damage, heart disease, second and third cancers, infertility, stunted growth, lots of organs and vision, and hearing, and all sorts of things that affect every day of your life going forward. Kathleen Ruddy: When an adult, god forbid, gets diagnosed with cancer, their bodies and minds are already fully developed, so they don't have to worry about late effects to the same degree- Kathleen Ruddy: ... But when you're young and your body and mind is still developing, it impairs you forever. Kathleen Ruddy: And so the ... When we talk about survivorship, we're talking about fixing all of those problems I just mentioned. And I'm thrilled to tell you is that in those 18 years, not only is survivorship kind of ... There are survivorship clinics all over the country, there are specialists now all over the country who just work in that. Almost every grant that is ... that we fund that has a component that's involving kids, it's not something that's just in the lab, this is actually a study that's now being implemented in kids. Kathleen Ruddy: There's a survivorship component. So it is very much part of the DNA of all research now whereas 18 years ago, it was considered a some day luxury- Chad Jordan: As long as you keep them alive, that's good enough. Kathleen Ruddy: Right, right, and so now fast forward to the last three years, what's incredible is the advent of immuno-therapy and genetics and the ability to put those things together. And other accomplishments that have made because of funding that's St. Baldrick's has been investing in, has been incredible. Kathleen Ruddy: And kids who were literally out of options and whose families were told we're gonna make them comfortable, but basically there's nothing more we can do for them. Your child isn't gonna make it. Kathleen Ruddy: Now, there are kids who're actually alive and have no evidence of disease because of work that's only happened because of the contributing help of St. Baldrick's. Kathleen Ruddy: So that's something that every single member of the St. Baldrick's and Sport Clips families can celebrate and take part ... Kathleen Ruddy: And so it's been an incredibly exciting time in research and we just need to amplify the message to get more people to understand that they can play a role, and it's a powerful one. Chad Jordan: What are the roles? Walk me through a couple different areas where help is really needed and where common folk like me could step up and give some time and effort. Kathleen Ruddy: So I always call it time, talent and treasure. Treasure is obviously give whatever you can. Again, no gift is too small or too large, so we can put it all to work and it makes a difference- Chad Jordan: And that's- Kathleen Ruddy: ... [crosstalk 00:16:50] so if people- Chad Jordan: ... I probably should put a link on this podcast to St. Baldrick's- Kathleen Ruddy: .org. Chad Jordan: ... they can donate online. Chad Jordan: I mean are we talking recurring gifts, one-time gifts. Kathleen Ruddy: They can give recurrent gifts, we expect to be rolling out recurring gifts online in the next year or so, but they can call our office and set up a recurring gift if they'd like to. Kathleen Ruddy: And time, time is often the hardest and most precious thing for people to part with. But there are a lot of way that they can help in their time. They can promote us on social media, they can help sign up for a St. Baldrick's event near them. This, I'm referring to our signature head-shaving events, where they could attend and volunteer at the event. They could help organize an event or run one if there isn't- Chad Jordan: Is there- Kathleen Ruddy: ... one near them where they could shave. Chad Jordan: Is there a ... I don't wanna interrupt, but is there a map or anything that shows where local events are and how can we find out if there's one near us or- Kathleen Ruddy: Yes, so if you go to the website, which is StBaldricks.org, and that's S-T Baldricks.O-R-G, if they click get involved, then you can go down and pick out what role interests you, or you could read about the various roles. And then you can search for events near you, there's a search function on the website, you can put- Chad Jordan: And is there- Kathleen Ruddy: ... your zip code- Chad Jordan: ... And these [crosstalk 00:18:11] are- Kathleen Ruddy: ... or whatever. Chad Jordan: ... verified ones that have- Chad Jordan: ... been set up with your team here. Kathleen Ruddy: Right. Chad Jordan: Okay. Kathleen Ruddy: And they're all official St. Baldrick's events, they're on the website. Kathleen Ruddy: Say for example that you wanted to shave your head, you could them sign up right there on the website, you create a page where you say I'm gonna shave my head and here's why- Chad Jordan: Is it a template that I'm just following- Kathleen Ruddy: And it's all there for you, you don't have to know programming. It's all very easy and turn-key, you can upload a before-photo, later you could put your after-photo there. You can personalize a statement as to why you're inspired and motivated to do it. Kathleen Ruddy: You can then email a link to that page to all your friends and family and ask them to sponsor you. And they can do it either right there through the website using a credit card, they could mail in a cheque, they can give you cash for you to then turn in. All those instructions are provided. Kathleen Ruddy: So we make it as easy as possible for you to be able to get your questions answered. We have FAQs, we have all sorts of information about the impact St. Baldrick's has made in saving kids' lives, that's on the website, and you can share those facts with your friends. Kathleen Ruddy: You can start a team and get friends to join you in this activity as well. Kathleen Ruddy: There're other things too, we now have ... We created a program a few years ago called Do What You Want, because head-shaving was not for everybody. Some people are rather attached to their hair- Chad Jordan: Amen, yes. Kathleen Ruddy: ... and we get that. So we created a program called Do What You Want so that people who had different ideas could implement those. So whether it's the spaghetti dinner or the pancake breakfast or joggathon or whatever, they can work with us and use all the tools that we have on- Chad Jordan: [crosstalk 00:19:43] Oh, that's cool. Kathleen Ruddy: ... the website to make fundraising easy and to promote the event and so forth or the activity that they're doing. Kathleen Ruddy: So those things now generate several millions dollars a year for the St. Baldrick's Foundation and for research. So we don't like to say no to people who are willing. Kathleen Ruddy: There's another way that we don't talk about as much as we should that I wanna share with your audience because we have an advocacy program. We are very much a leader of childhood cancer advocacy at the federal level in Washington DC, and we've helped pass several bills, including one that's a St. Baldrick's Foundation authored called the Childhood Cancer STAR Act, which stands for survivorship, treatment, access, and research. Kathleen Ruddy: And that was not only passed last year but signed into law. And as a result of it, $30 million in childhood cancer research funding was made available to do all sorts of things, to enable better collaboration, to data sharing and more survivorship work and so forth. Kathleen Ruddy: So it's a huge step forward for kids with cancer, but we've really made that happen. And we have many families and friends of kids with cancer who will travel to Washington DC each year. This year, it's going to be a March 26th and 27th to participate in Childhood Cancer Action Days, but- Chad Jordan: There'll be a lot of shaved heads that day? Kathleen Ruddy: There probably will- Chad Jordan: [crosstalk 00:21:09] It's right after St. Patrick's Day- Kathleen Ruddy: ... but these are- Chad Jordan: ... events- Kathleen Ruddy: ... childhood organizations from all over the country who come and representatives from hospitals, doctors, etc. And they help educate members of Congress as to why this issue is important, where the opportunities lie, and how we can make a bigger impact with Congress's help. Kathleen Ruddy: And what most people do who ... because they're not always able to get to Washington DC is they will advocate using our speak up tool which is also on our website under the get involved tab on the nav bar. And they sign up to be a member of the speak up network, so that when there's information and issues before Congress that are relevant to kids with cancer, they can get the background and the rationale for that initiative if you will from us. And contact of the member of Congress, they can do it very easily right there through our website. Chad Jordan: Is it like a [inaudible 00:22:06] statement like hey, I support this and I want- Kathleen Ruddy: Yes, we give them suggested text and so forth, but they can personalize it if they wanna spend a minute doing it, and then send the messages to their senators and Congress persons. Kathleen Ruddy: So it's a very easy way to again make a big impact, because the STAR Act for example just resulted in another $30 million a year for childhood cancer research for the next five years. But that's more than we're able to commit to research every year, so just by sending emails, you can almost double the impact of the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Kathleen Ruddy: So it's really a powerful tool, and we're so proud of that program, grateful to all the people who've helped make it successful- Chad Jordan: One of the impacts that I think might not get talked about enough and maybe you could help shed a little light on it. I've got a couple kids, my 12 year old daughter is very initiative-minded. Publicly she wants ... Whether it's someone ... a homeless, she always wants to give back. And I feel like through a lot of these St. Baldrick's events, it's young people that are really leading the charge here, not necessarily old folks like me, but pre-teens, teenagers, and it's really setting them up when they hit society as an adult, they're gonna have momentum, they're gonna hit the ground running. Chad Jordan: So are you able to speak to kind of what you've seen from your level on young people leading these events, and maybe it could inspire some team members who might also have some pre-teens or teenagers that could really grab the bull by the horns and also do events like this? Kathleen Ruddy: You've said it so well. For us at the St. Baldrick's Foundation, I always say, obviously the research impact we've made has been achievement number one, because we've been able to ... through these efforts to save so many kids' lives. Kathleen Ruddy: But I'm really profoundly proud of all the young people who are learning at very early ages that they can be a leader, that they can be a philanthropist, that they have power and a voice. Kathleen Ruddy: We have hundreds of events that take place at schools all over the country. So from elementary schools, up through high schools, colleges as well. Kathleen Ruddy: And we have lots of scouting troops, soccer teams and stuff that go to other community events not necessarily at their school, but shave and very much wanna be a part of it. Kathleen Ruddy: And I know so many people now, I have the great privilege every year of writing letters of recommendation for college for so many young people who I've watched since their elementary school years, grow up with St. Baldrick's. Kathleen Ruddy: And it's so incredible because at a personal human level, I feel like it's an added benefit that St. Baldrick's can offer the world 'cause we're helping to teach and form young people's character in a way to think not only about themselves, but to think about the needs of society, and that what they can do to help meet them. Kathleen Ruddy: And look, there is great things to social media these days, but sometimes it makes people think they're a little bit the center of the universe and they're the only one that matters. And this is a great way to teach young people to be mindful of what they have and how they can help others and to be grateful for what they have. Kathleen Ruddy: And it has been so incredible. I'll tell you one story that just was ... It's a delight for me because there was a young boy who participated in our events in Hong Kong, and his family moved back to the US to Orange County here in California, and he was looking on the website one day right before school started, like a week before his new ... you know the beginning of the school year. Kathleen Ruddy: And he said, "Mom, there's no St. Baldrick's event in Orange County." This is going back a few years now, so this isn't currently, but ... His mom said, "Oh, well, we'll find one in the LA area for you to go to these." He says, "No mom, I'm gonna start one." And she thought, "Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah." You know? Kathleen Ruddy: So first day of school comes and Nikki says something that morning going out the door to his mom about how he's going to start an event and she's like, "Huh, wow, he's still thinking about it a week later." Kathleen Ruddy: So he goes to school that day, comes home, and when they're asking him, "How was your first day at your new school?" All he wanted to talk about is he got a St. Baldrick's event established. Kathleen Ruddy: And he got the principal to agree to shave- Chad Jordan: First day. Kathleen Ruddy: ... [crosstalk 00:26:28] agreed, first day of school, brand new school, pitched it to his teacher. His teacher and the principal were gonna shave, he had a date, and had school auditorium all lined up. Kathleen Ruddy: And his mom's like, "Okay, I guess we're doing this." And he grew up with that. He became an Eagle Scout in part because of the- Chad Jordan: Of course. Kathleen Ruddy: ... his leadership in St. Baldrick's. And that story has been not exactly in the same way, but that story has replicated in places all over this country. And you better believe, he went through his neighborhood, and he talked at community groups, he got up at church and spoke at church. Kathleen Ruddy: And this is a young person being an example, and I think for us as adults we want to support a young person who's doing something good. Kathleen Ruddy: So it just kind of reinforces and you get onboard. And so I think the young people of today, our kids, are probably our most effective leaders. Chad Jordan: Mm-hmm (affirmative), yeah, I see that at a local level as well. The town where I live, it seems to be pre-teen and teenager-driven. Chad Jordan: We've got great VEOs, I think you call them. Chad Jordan: Volunteer event organizers. But it seems like the kiddos are the ones really carrying the baton. Chad Jordan: So you ... We're almost ... I'm gonna wrap up here in a minute. But I wanna find out a little bit about you and why you're passionate about this, and where you ... I mean how did ... Obviously you didn't just pick up the paper and see that a CEO wanted for St. Baldrick's Foundation. I mean something led you here, there was a path, can you kinda give me a little bit of your background, and how you wound up here? Kathleen Ruddy: Sure. Well, I had spent my whole career in the philanthropic world, and in fundraising roles. And I've- Chad Jordan: [crosstalk 00:28:12] Because you're so good at it- Kathleen Ruddy: ... earlier- Chad Jordan: ... or because there was ever anything- Kathleen Ruddy: ... I think- Chad Jordan: ... that you just wanted to connect with that there was something that was driving you? Kathleen Ruddy: So I was ... My whole life I was very cause-motivated. I got involved in various things, helping people in like junior high school. And I started volunteering in hospitals in my freshman year of high school. And so I got a lot of exposure to sick kids. Kathleen Ruddy: But earlier than that, I had wanted to be a doctor, a pediatrician or an [inaudible 00:28:39]. And high school science kind of taught me you need to find a new way to help people, 'cause this isn't it. Kathleen Ruddy: So it was just kind of a natural for me. In my university environment, I went to Loyola Marymount University, and it was very much serve-oriented and I had a lot opportunities there to be exposed to things. Kathleen Ruddy: And just found my path and went into the non-profit sector out of college. But I'd never really felt like I truly found my place until one day I got a call from search consultant, a head hunter, who said, "You know I've got a job for you, and it's in childhood cancer research." And I said, "Tell them I'll take the job." Chad Jordan: Wait, wait you don't know what we're offering you [crosstalk 00:29:25] yet. It doesn't matter. Kathleen Ruddy: Right, they're like, "You have to interview," and I'm like, "Tell them I'll take the job," because it dove-tailed obviously with my love for children and my desire to see them healthy and strong. But in the interim years, I had had a lot of friends and family members who had fought cancer. And many of them didn't make it. And sadly, since that time, that list has only grown exponentially. Kathleen Ruddy: So long story short, I got the job, and I was ... I went to the organization to do one thing, and I was on the job an hour, and my boss said to me, "Hey, you're Irish, and you used to do this earlier in your career, and maybe you'd like this thing." And so I said, "Well, I've got a lot of ideas, I think this is sensational and I think there's a lot and I'll help whoever you've got to do it." Kathleen Ruddy: He goes, "No, I think you're gonna do it." And so it was ... An hour on the job, I kinda had that bait and switch experience- Kathleen Ruddy: ... and it has been the biggest blessing of my life that I did. So there are times that life throws you a curve ball and I think that my ... the thing that I would share with your audience is embrace it, 'cause it can be a wild exciting ride and so rewarding. Kathleen Ruddy: And a couple years later, that organization was going through some changes, and St. Baldrick's had proven so viable that the three founders of St. Baldrick's, the three volunteer leaders, decided to start their own foundation, so it makes sense for me to come over, and I was the executive director. I started it out at my house. And the accounting department was in my dining room, and the- Chad Jordan: No way. Kathleen Ruddy: ... events department was in my home office, and my bedroom was [inaudible 00:30:59] department. Kathleen Ruddy: And it was very lucky that I was able to bring a few people over from the other organization to kinda ... who got it and knew what we needed so we could have shortcut, shorthand discussions. Kathleen Ruddy: And it was amazing to see the volunteers weekly rally and pick up roles that were not customary in non-profits. In my career, I mentioned that I had done events, special events early in my career. But most non-profits, the staff of an organization plan an event and volunteers get a job the day of, like if [inaudible 00:31:37] they work the auction for you or the golf tournament, they're manning a contest hold or something. Kathleen Ruddy: But it's staff who really do all that work. At the St. Baldrick's Foundation we turn it around because volunteers truly are planning these events for their community, and it's their achievement. Our staff, we equip them with the tools and the resources they need, and some ideas, but then they make it their own. They adapt it to their community. Kathleen Ruddy: And it's truly their accomplishment. And I think that's why we've had such longevity because people know that the kids with cancer are counting on them truly. It's not gonna happen if they don't do it. Chad Jordan: And you couldn't possible go out to all- Kathleen Ruddy: No. Chad Jordan: ... the events with your ... I mean ... I'll say this, because I've toured ... This is a ... We're in southern California, you're not ... This is not your house and dining room anymore, we're on the fourth floor of a building here. Chad Jordan: But you operate much like a franchise system. I could say that. Where you're lean and mean, you don't have millions of people floating around doing jobs that anybody ... So you're using your budget very well, you have different people doing probably more than one task- Kathleen Ruddy: Oh yeah. Chad Jordan: ... if you're like a franchiser that I might ... wearing many hats. And yet very responsible with what's coming in. So I can definitely vouch for the fact that just in the time I've been here, I've just seen they're answering phones, they're running around, the chickens with their heads cut off, they're getting work done and with smiles too. Chad Jordan: And that leads me to my next question is how ... I can't imagine, I can't put myself in the shoes of you or your staff, that death is a reality, especially in your line of work. And you get close to families, you get close to children, and not all of them make it unfortunately. That's why you're so passionate about what you do. Chad Jordan: So how do you guys cope with the constant balance between there are really high highs but then there's really low lows? How do you get through that as a team? Kathleen Ruddy: Well, I would say there are a lot of ways. I think the people who come to work here are very naturally empathetic people. And they care so deeply. Kathleen Ruddy: And so we do have to kind of rally with each other. I will tell you that laughter and tears are in abundance here. It's okay to cry. In a lot of places and cultures that organizations that I've worked in, that would be like a sign of weakness or something. Here we recognize it as a sign of caring. Kathleen Ruddy: And it kind of inspires us to redouble our efforts and make sure we're being as effective as we can. And I think the trick is to let yourself feel the emotion you're feeling. And we take a lot of walks around the building. We're right connected to a shopping mall over here, shopping center, and we often see people going for a long walk just to ... Because they've had bad news, they gotta get it out. Chad Jordan: Maybe a little retail therapy- Kathleen Ruddy: Yeah, [crosstalk 00:34:46], yeah. Chad Jordan: ... go buy a couple things- Kathleen Ruddy: That's true. There is a lot of baking here at St. Baldrick's that we are all I think foodies, and so there's always ... someone's always bringing in some kind of tempting comfort food. Kathleen Ruddy: So I think there is a little of that. But I think humor, we try and focus ... When we experience loss ... And sometimes they come in waves, like it feels like you're getting sucker punched hourly. But we try and double back. Kathleen Ruddy: We read some of the blogs and we read some of the kid stories on our website, it reminds us of the accomplishments we have made, and the progress that's been made, and what we need to keep doing. Kathleen Ruddy: There was an event I was at years ago, and I met this little boy named Jeremy who was six, and he was sitting right off the stage on a stool, and he had a mask on, and he was very ... he'd just gotten out of the clinic. And he ... Every time a shavy would start losing his or her hair he would let off these big belly laughs Chad. And I'm like, "Does he think they look funny, like what is it?" Kathleen Ruddy: So I started talking to him, and he said, "It's not funny, it's exciting. It means I'm gonna get to grow up." Chad Jordan: Oh wow. Kathleen Ruddy: And that I think about him still, and I've lost touch with Jeremy, and every day I think about Jeremy and I think, "Where is he now? Is he with us? How is he doing?" And it just keeps me going. He will be alive forever to me. Kathleen Ruddy: And for all of us, we all have kids like Jeremy who touch us in a moment and we never forget. And they give us ... We know how much we need to keep going. Chad Jordan: So one of the things that I did notice as I toured this area is every cubicle, every office, has not just one box of kleenex, there's a couple, and you could see under people's desks the ones that ... the backups that are ready. So if Kleenex is listening to this and can kinda be one of the national partners as well- Kathleen Ruddy: That's a great idea. Chad Jordan: ... that just by donating their kleenex, their tissues, that would be amazing. Chad Jordan: I don't wanna take up too much more of your time. I do wanna get one question. We started off this podcast talking about the national partnership with Sport Clips, and what the last three years have meant. And we've recently announced we're gonna continue with another three-year partnership with St. Baldrick's Foundation, so what do you envision happening over those next three years and the impact that that partnership can continue to make? Kathleen Ruddy: Well, there is so much potential. It's very exciting. So first of all, I wanna say thank you to Sport Clips because that kind of reinvestment is so critical, it's inspiring, it's motivating, it will help us do so much more. Kathleen Ruddy: In the research realm, I think it's gonna be hugely powerful because there are several big initiatives that we're trying to get off the ground. We have started now and created the capacity for us to do targeted research based on specific diseases. Kathleen Ruddy: In the past, we always had an open call to researchers to say bring us your ideas, and we wouldn't know what was coming in to us and what various projects were coming until we got the applications, and then we would decide, our scientific advisors would review them all rigorously and then decide which ones were the most meritous of support. Kathleen Ruddy: But now we can say, "Well, if you have an interest in this particular area, well, we can go create a program to invite applications specific to tackle that specific problem and challenge and research." Kathleen Ruddy: So that's new, and I think that we've started our first program with that, with the osteo sarcoma collaborative. Osteo sarcomas cancer in the bone that typically attacks adolescents and teens, and it's one of the most deadly cancers of that age group. Kathleen Ruddy: So that is a huge exciting initiative. And for kids who relapse with that disease, there's really no option for them right now. Kathleen Ruddy: So we need to create more hope there. And we expect to do more of that in the next three years. Kathleen Ruddy: We also see that there are huge opportunities. We just announced a partnership with the American Cancer Society where we're going to invest in correlative studies where when you create a research grant or when you are funded, you are supposed to answer specific scientific hypotheses. But in the course of doing that, you gather all this other intel and data that suggests many other promising directions for research. But you don't have the latitude to go in those. So we're gonna pick up on a lot of that now. Kathleen Ruddy: So we don't have to start at square one, we can start somewhere in the middle of the alphabet and take that. Kathleen Ruddy: And then immunotherapy is something that I touched on briefly earlier, and that is exciting because for kids ... When you're harnessing the power of your own immune system, you are super-charging it to fight cancer, and to detect cancer, rather than putting harmful chemicals into your body. Kathleen Ruddy: And so the opportunity to keep playing with that, and help translate it out of the blood cancers where it's now been very effective to solid tumors is an opportunity that we're looking to really push forward in the next three years. Kathleen Ruddy: And then there are all these different data repositories if you will, that exist all over the world that scientists need access to so that they can fast track their research. And we're working on some projects and trying to work with the government now, the National Cancer Institute, and other interested parties that are involved in this data collection to figure out how could we get it working together and how can we give more access to it to researchers. Kathleen Ruddy: So those are just a few of the things that I think are gonna really take off in the next few years that will enable us to make more progress more quickly. Chad Jordan: I love it, and I love that you didn't stumble over. Well, golly, I don't really know what we're gonna do over the next three years with the support the Sport Clips is gonna provide us, but you've got it all figured- Kathleen Ruddy: Oh, I'm editing- Chad Jordan: ... out. Kathleen Ruddy: ... I probably got another dozen things I'd like to say. Chad Jordan: Yeah, exactly. So that's amazing. I wanna issue a challenge to any Sport Clips support team or team members or stylist or managers. And the challenge is this I want you guys to come up with some creative way to contribute to St. Baldrick's this year. Chad Jordan: We've already talked about Brave the Shave and other things that you guys can do, but something in your store, and I want to give you ... when I see it, I wanna give a shout out on social media, so make sure you tag me in what you're doing, and I wanna see who comes up with some creative stuff that we can share and replicate and duplicate all over the country. Chad Jordan: So come up with a winning formula and let's raise even more money, because Kathleen's gonna run out of ideas at some point if we just keep giving her money and she's gonna run out of people to help because cancer is gonna get cured. Chad Jordan: So let's be a part of that. So that's the challenge I'm issuing. Can I ask you ... I know I'm a little over time, can I ask you if this is hopefully all fun type questions, you don't even know what I'm gonna ask you, this is just how I like to end some podcasts. I have 10 random questions. There will be no followup, no rabbit trails for me. So these are just off the wall questions like this one, number one, which superpower would you most like to have? Kathleen Ruddy: Oh- Chad Jordan: See. Kathleen Ruddy: ... only one, to fly. Chad Jordan: Fly? Okay. Is that because you have to travel a lot for work or in southern California you bypass all the traffic? Kathleen Ruddy: If I can be just like Superman and get there faster, that would be great, I could do so much more when I'm there. Chad Jordan: Number two, what is your personal motto? Kathleen Ruddy: Life is not a dress rehearsal- Chad Jordan: Life is not a dress rehearsal. Kathleen Ruddy: ... so make each moment count. Chad Jordan: So make each moment count. I like it. Other than where you live now, where else in the world would you most like to live? Kathleen Ruddy: Probably New Zealand. Chad Jordan: New Zealand? Have you been? Kathleen Ruddy: Spectacular country. Chad Jordan: Are a Lord of the Rings fan and you do the tour- Kathleen Ruddy: I love the movies and the books, I've not done that tour per say, but I've been to probably most of those places. Chad Jordan: That's a great choice. Number four, we are in southern California, so who is the celebrity you'd most like to meet one day? Kathleen Ruddy: Well, if I can cheat a little bit, probably the celebrity I met who was the most thrilling for me was Jimmy Stuart- Chad Jordan: Oh nice. Kathleen Ruddy: ... many years ago. What a gentleman. And he is exactly what you think he is. Chad Jordan: Okay, It's a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stuart- Chad Jordan: Okay. Number five, which words or phrases do you most overuse? Maybe I should ask your staff this, but ... Kathleen Ruddy: The reality is ... It's something I've been told I use too much. Chad Jordan: Okay, we'll go back and check the transcript on this and we'll see how many times you said it. What sound or noise do you love? Kathleen Ruddy: Baby laughing. Chad Jordan: And what sound or noise do you hate? Kathleen Ruddy: Someone in pain, like moaning or in pain. Chad Jordan: What profession other than your own would you have been good at or at least have wanted to try? I'm glad you didn't, but what profession other than what you're doing now? Kathleen Ruddy: Maybe teaching. Chad Jordan: Okay, do you have any teachers in your family or- Kathleen Ruddy: Yes, my younger brother who I admire. He's the most ... so gifted and most phenomenal teacher- Chad Jordan: I bet if [crosstalk 00:44:38] we asked him- Kathleen Ruddy: ... I've known. Chad Jordan: ... he'd said he admire you too. Number nine, what do you consider your greatest achievement? Kathleen Ruddy: Well, I think getting out of the way so that lots of volunteers and staff could do good things for this foundation to help kids with cancer. Not being an obstacle for them. Chad Jordan: Great. Last question, if heaven indeed exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Kathleen Ruddy: Mission accomplished. Chad Jordan: Ah, that would be awesome. Kathleen Ruddy: Yeah. Chad Jordan: And it's a privilege to get to help you and your team accomplish that mission, and we're trying to make Baldrick a real saint. I think that's the thing that we wanna tell god is where is that St. Baldrick when we get up there. So thank you for your time today, thank you for whatever you guys ... everything that you guys are doing. And everybody, I'm gonna put some links to this podcast to the St. Baldrick's Foundation main website, ways to donate, ways to help out with Sport Clips if you're a support ... if you're ... I keep saying support team. But if you're a team member and wanna help out, we want you guys to get involved somehow someway. Thanks again Kathleen. Kathleen Ruddy: Thank you Chad. Chad Jordan: All right.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15938
__label__wiki	0.598047	0.598047	Molecular Biology: Translation Introduction TO DNA Translation Ribosomes The Mechanism of Translation Anticodon - The sequence of three nucleotides located on the anticodon arm of the tRNA cloverleaf structure. The anticodon bonds in antiparallel fashion with a codon of mRNA at the acceptor site of a ribosome during translation. Small subunit - The smaller of two prokaryotic ribosomal subunits. Responsible for binding to the ribosome binding site on the mRNA. Large subunit - The larger of the two prokaryotic ribosomal subunits. Binds after the small subunit binds to mRNA, creating the initiation complex. Initiation complex - The prokaryotic ribosomal complex formed by the binding of the small and large subunits. Responsible for carrying out DNA translation on an mRNA strand. Acceptor site - A three-nucleotide position in a ribosome that binds to an aminoacyl tRNA, a tRNA molecule bearing an amino acid. Acceptor stem - One secondary structural feature of tRNA. Contains the sequence CCA and has a free 3' OH. Binds to the amino acid. Adenylylation - The first step in tRNA charging. Involves the "activation" of an amino acid so that the acid can be bound to a tRNA molecule. The process of activation involves the transfer of an AMP group from ATP to the amino acid. Aminoacyl tRNA - A tRNA molecule that has been charged. It is loaded with an amino acid and is ready to participate in translation at the ribosome, where it binds to the acceptor site. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthase - The enzyme that catalyzes the bond between specific tRNA and amino acid, to form aminoacyl tRNA. Anticodon arm - A secondary structural feature of tRNA. Contains the anticodon that base pairs with an mRNA codon during translation. Carboxyl group - A chemical functional group made up of a carbon double-bonded to an oxygen and single-bonded to an OH group. Charging - The two-step process in which an amino acid is "loaded" onto a tRNA. The first step is adenylylation; the second is the binding of tRNA and amino acid into an aminoacyl tRNA. Charged tRNA - Term used to describe a tRNA molecule that has been loaded with an amino acid and is ready to participate in translation. Cloverleaf - The two-dimensional structure of tRNA, resembling a cloverleaf, and caused by self-complementarity. Dihydrouridine - One of the unusual bases found in tRNA. Contains two additional hydrogens in place of the double bond that is usually found in uracil. Dihydrouridine arm - A secondary structural feature of tRNA. Contains a number of dihydrouridines. Elongation factor - GTP-dependent proteins that help bring aa-tRNA to the acceptor site of a ribosome during translation. Elongation factors also help in the translocation process. Energy is supplied by the hydrolysis of GTP to GDP. Initiation factor - Proteins that help associate pieces of the initiation complex. Peptide bond - A carbon-nitrogen chemical bond formed between amino acid subunits of a polypeptide chain. Peptidyl site - A three nucleotide position in a ribosome in which peptidyl tRNA is found. Peptidyl RNA - The name given to the tRNA located in the P site of the ribosome during translation. This tRNA holds the growing polypeptide chain. Peptidyl transferase - The enzyme responsible for catalyzing the peptide bond formation reaction between amino acids in the P site and A site of a ribosome during translation. Polypeptide chain - A chain of many peptide, or amino acid, subunits joined together through peptide bonds. Polyribosome - Term used to describe a group of separate ribosomes that are bound to the same mRNA strand. Pseudouridine - One of the unusual bases found in tRNA in which the normal 1' nitrogen site of ribose attachment is switched to the 5' carbon position. Release factor - A protein that recognizes one of three stop codons on an mRNA chain. Its binding results in the release of the completed polypeptide chain and the dissociation of the 30S and 50S subunits. Ribosome - The structure in the cell, made up of protein and RNA (rRNA), that functions as the "factory" of protein synthesis. Ribosomes contain a binding site for mRNA, and three binding sites for tRNA: the acceptor site, the peptidyl site, and the exit site. Ribosome binding site - An approximately 10 nucleotide sequence found in a prokaryotic mRNA strand that is recognized and bound by the ribosome. Located 5 to 11 nucleotides from the initiator codon. In eukaryotes, the ribosome binding site is functionally replaced by the 5' cap. T arm - A secondary structural feature of tRNA. Contains the sequence thymine- pseudouridine-cytosine in its stem loop. Translocation - The process in which the ribosome moves three nucleotides down an mRNA strand in the 3' direction. Process is catalyzed by the hydrolysis of GTP to GDP.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15943
__label__cc	0.703831	0.296169	The Unbearable Lightness of Being by: Milan Kundera Part 1: Lightness and Weight Part 2: Soul and Body Part 3: Words Misunderstood Part 6: The Grand March Part 7: Karenin's Smile Themes, Symbols, and Motifs What role does chance play in Tomas and Tereza's relationship? The two characters interpret the meaning of this element of chance in different ways—for which way of interpretation does Kundera have more sympathy? A string of chance events and coincidences bring Tomas and Tereza together; Tomas thinks of her as a woman born of "six fortuities" in his life, including the sickness of a doctor, which brought him to her town, and the coincidence of his room number being six. This element of chance bothers Tomas. When he decides to give up political freedom in order to return to Prague and be with Tereza, Tomas gives up his career and the happiness he used to imagine for himself. It bothers him to think how utte rly random it is that he fell in love with this particular woman and therefore had to sacrifice so much. Tereza, on the other hand, reads chance events like signs from fate. She fell in love with Tomas precisely because of the coincidences that brought them together, and new coincidences (such as his return to Prague from Zurich at precisely six o' clock) charm her with their beauty. Tereza reads her life like a novel, filled with foreshadowing and symbols for her to interpret and decode. Kundera seems to condone Tereza's method of interpretation and says that "the individual composes his life according to the laws of beauty." He criticizes those readers who are dismayed at the coincidences in a novel, and writes, "but it is right to chide man for being blind to such coincidences in his daily life. For he thereby deprives his life of a dimension of beauty." What is kitsch and how is it the linking factor behind all religions, credos and political parties that believe in the Grand March? Most European credos, religious or political, state that the world is good and human existence positive: Kundera calls this "categorical agreement with being." He points out that something like shit, however, has no place in any of these credos. Their aesthetic ideal is instead kitsch, which can be considered "the absolute denial of shit." In other words, in order to present a consistent, idealized, and romantic view of the world, all of these credos erase what is uncomfortable to them, what does not fit. This fundamentally dishonest and neutered way of looking at the world results in the aesthetics of pale pastel paintings of family scenes, or photographs of identical laughing children with red Communist kerchiefs around their necks. Just as nothing inappropriate or marring can be allowed in the aesthetic of kitsch, individuals cannot be allowed either. The Grand March, therefore, is based on people marching in step, screaming slogans together with one voice. Sabina points out that this "ideal" is actually much worse than any violent or imperfect totalitarian reality. What is "the unbearable lightness of being"? The idea of an unbearable lightness of being comes from reversing Nietzsche's idea of eternal return. Kundera wonders if any meaning or weight can be attributed to life, since there is no eternal return: if man only has the opportunity to try one path, to make one decision, there is no point of comparison and hence no meaning but instead an unbearable weightlessness. No decision can be considered informed or moral if we cannot compare paths. This idea bothers Tomas throughout his relationship with Tereza; each time he chooses to stay with her, he realizes he will never know what would have happened had he left, and he will never know whether staying was the right decision. The opposition of lightness and heaviness, the key dichotomy of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, offers two different methods of dealing with this unbearable lightness. Some, like Sabina or the ancient Greek Parmenides, embrace lightness and find it liberating. Others, like Tereza, seek heaviness to give them a sense of meaning. Kundera does not attempt to decide between lightness and darkness, or cast one or the other as the "right" way to live. Each character struggles with the unbearable light ness of being in some imperfect, human way, and no single method proves superior to the others. Context Quick Quiz Next Tomas: Character Analysis	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15944
__label__cc	0.538338	0.461662	Speed Cinema Presents: What is Democracy? February 24 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm « Family Drop-In Tour General Membership Talk with Kim Spence on the Renovated African Galleries » Directed by Astra Taylor “It serves as a sharp reminder to pay attention to politics and to remember that the personal and the local are political.” —Charlie Phillips, The Guardian Coming at a moment of profound political and social crisis, What Is Democracy? reflects on a word we often take for granted. Director Astra Taylor’s idiosyncratic, philosophical journey spans millennia and continents: from ancient Athens’ groundbreaking experiment in self-government to capitalism’s roots in medieval Italy; from modern-day Greece grappling with financial collapse and a mounting refugee crisis to the United States reckoning with its racist past and the growing gap between the rich and poor. Featuring a diverse cast—including celebrated theorists, trauma surgeons, activists, factory workers, asylum seekers, and former prime ministers—this urgent film connects the past and the present, the emotional and the intellectual, and the personal and the political, in order to provoke and inspire. If we want to live in democracy, we must first ask what the word even means. With Angela Davis, Silvia Federici, and Cornel West. 2017, U.S./Canada, DCP, 107 minutes. Recommended for 16+. Followed by a post-screening discussion by Dr. John Gibson, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Commonwealth Center for Humanities and Society, University of Louisville, and Dr. Michael Brandon McCormick, Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Pan-African Studies, University of Louisville. Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema: The Farewell Speed Cinema Presents: Halston Speed Cinema Presents: 2019 Sundance Short Film Tour	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15946
__label__cc	0.670743	0.329257	Cambridge Regional War Room RSG and RGHQ Written by James Fox/Andrew Smith on 15 March 2001. The Cambridge war room was rebuilt in 1963 and the extension was to form one of 3 purpose built central command Armed Forces HQ’s (AFHQ). The plan was later dropped (1965). Cambridge was undergoing a refit in late 1990⁄1 as it was planned to use it as a sub control for Bawburgh which was the main RGHQ. It had previously been used as a COMCEN during the Gulf War. On Thursday 15th March five members of Subterranea Britannica visited the Cambridge Regional War Room / RSG 4. The two storey blockhouse is located in its own very secure compound at the rear of the Government offices site in Brooklands Avenue on the outskirts of Cambridge. It is surrounded by a 10ft high fence topped with barbed wire. This bunker was originally built as a regional war room identical to the one at Shirley in Birmingham but had an extension added to it later when it became RSG4. The compound is 100yds by 40yds in size and is in one corner of the Government (MAFF) site. The building is currently the subject of an attempt to have it listed as it has a number of unique features and was 1 of only 2 purpose built RSG’s. (That at Nottingham differs as the extension was built on top of the existing war room) The site is to be sold for housing and MAFF have left it up to the developers to negotiate with English Heritage. If the listing application fails, the building will be demolished. The outside of the building has some unique pebble dash panels which were put on to the structure in an attempt to make it blend in with the surrounds. Entering the compound via the double gates we turn right and approach the blast door and enter the bunker. On the left inside the dog leg entrance are the showers, toilets and decontamination area complete with all their original 1950’s fittings (hot water tank, shower curtains and curtains on the toilet cubicles instead of doors). Moving straight ahead you enter one of the 2 plant rooms from the corridor that circles the lower level. This is still in perfect order with all items intact including an electrical control cabinet and a battery rack for starting the standby generator which is housed in a separate small room. Beyond the generator along a short corridor within the plant room, the ventilatiuon and filtration plant is also in good order. The first half of the bunker is identical to other regional war rooms but is totally empty apart from a few filing cabinets (empty) and a large number of chairs. It is set out on 2 floors, both above ground and internally it is in excellent condition with no vandalism or evidence of water problems. The balcony around the well has been floored over but on the lower floor the original curved perspex windows remain intact while on the upper floor new opening windows have been installed looking onto what would have been the balcony. The newer section of the bunker is accessed by walking along one side of the corridor past a second toilet area (one male, one female) and down a couple of steps through what was the original emergency exit to the war room. This brings you out at the end of a long corridor in the later extension. At the very far end is one of two emergency escape doors protected by a dog leg entrance lobby. Along this corridor there are a number of rooms on each side but mid way down on the left is a very extensive, plant room containing a large standby generator (with only a few hours use on the clock) and a substantial amount of air filtration equipment. Also in this room is the boiler for heating and hot water. This room is in excellent condition and in the middle of the plant is the power distribution board. The next room on the left houses the battery starter for the generator and the emergency battery back up for powering the bunker which was almost identical to the ones installed at the bunker beneath Eton College and the Southern Water bunker at Brede in Sussex. A corridor runs round three sides of the lower level with the second emergency exit on the far side of the building where one of two stairways leads to the upper floor. Almost opposite the plant room is a corridor and a flight of steps going up and down. Going down leads you to the oil tanks whilst going up leads to further rooms including several male and female dormitories, and a combined canteen and kitchen. Some of the kitchen appliances remain together with a long serving counter. Again all rooms in this section of the bunker are empty although there are signs on the doors as to the function of each room. The rooms themselves still have the partitioning in them that would have divided up the working area into many small rooms for the various agencies. There are extensive asbestos warning signs in the new section of the bunker as there are a large number of asbestos panels on the room walls. The bunker itself was part way through a re-wire when instructions were given to stop (1991) and there are a number of cables etc. dangling from wall junction boxes and light fittings in one of the lower corridors giving the place a semi finished feel. The BBC studio and office, at the end of this corridor appears freshly plastered and the power sockets were never fitted into the wall trunking but acoustic panels were fitted to the walls. It was very much the case of a half finished Marie Celeste! In the centre of the lower floor is a large ‘L’ shaped room with four small offices along one side and a large number of chairs. The upper floor of the bunker shows some signs of water ingress in a couple of the rooms. Outside the compound is overgrown and has a number of trees in it. The Govt buildings complex that the bunker is sited on has 24hr security and the compound which the bunker sits in is securely locked. The whole site is not open to the general public, only to those with official business with the Government departments based there. Unauthorised visitors are not welcome. It can however be viewed through bushes from a public footpath on the far side of a small river that runs along one side of the compound.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15947
__label__cc	0.686283	0.313717	Info Map Chat Settings Valley Baptist Church Info Helping others come to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to grow spiritually in following Him. 5/26/19 Memorial Day Service 5/12/19 Mother's Day Musical Celebration 5/12/19 10am Mother's Day CR Revival Tuesday Night Tue 4/2/2019 2:51:25 CR Revival Monday Night (Part 2) Mon 4/1/2019 0:17:55 CR Revival Sunday Night (Part 2) CR Revival Sunday Morning (1st Service) 1/27/18 6PM - Study of John - ft. Broken Vessels (mini-concert) 1/27/19 10AM Worship 55 - Our Bucket List (A Clear Conscience) ft. Broken Vessels 1/27/19 8AM - Our Bucket List (A Clear Conscience) ft. 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__label__wiki	0.574133	0.574133	>Front Page>Articles>Opinion> June 27, 2019 Is the frac sand worth it? Absolutely. by Hayden Ballard, J.D. / Kelcey Marsh, J.D Over the past few months multiple individuals have written to this newspaper opposing the Southern Red Sands, LLC, frac sand mining proposal. This editorial is in response to two editorials in particular. It’s not meant to disparage anyone, but is intended to cast light on key issues, and provide a rebuttal in full support of Southern Red Sands (SRS) and the frac sand mining proposal. The first editorial, dated June 6, 2019, is entitled “Is it worth it?” by Dr. Jan Gillespie. She asked “What benefit does this mine really bring to our community? Where do the profits go?’ The jobs generated by this facility could be extremely expensive to our community in terms of water, public safety and infrastructure costs. Are they worth it?” The second, dated May 16, 2019, is entitled “Sand hills – mining, water and more” by John Hiscock, J.D. He raised several questions and assertions of negative “impacts” that were “foreseen and possible.” In this short space, we can’t address every issue raised, but will hit the important and pertinent ones. Issue 1: SITLA Lands. SRS holds mineral leases on two SITLA sections north of Kanab – Section 2 and 16. Indeed, SITLA Section 16 is the current focus of the SRS proposal. However, Hiscock incorrectly states that the acronym “SITLA” stands for the State Institutional Trust Lands Administration. In truth, the acronym actually stands for the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration. To understand why this minor distinction is important, it’s beneficial to take a “10,000 ft. view” of some basic American mining law and history. When the American West was settled, most western states were surveyed using the Public Land Survey System. The public domain was surveyed and divided into Townships and Sections – each section being one mile square, and each township containing 36 sections. After 1802, states were given grants of land at statehood “to use as a source of income to defray the costs of establishing and funding public schools and institutions.” These grants generally involved specific lands – E.g., Utah received four sections of every township, namely Sections 2, 16, 32 and 36.” These lands were to be managed as a trust created by Utah’s Enabling Act and the Utah Constitution, creating “a permanent school fund.” Utah has a management framework for the school trust lands, overseen by the State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration - SITLA. Under this framework, SITLA “is charged with a fiduciary duty to manage the lands for the benefit of the intended beneficiary (i.e., schools).” The Utah Supreme Court has held the State of Utah, as trustee, has an obligation to “manage the lands and revenues generated…in the most prudent and profitable manner possible.” With this background in mind, it’s possible to see why it’s important to recognize that SITLA stands for the state School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, and how this applies to the SRS frac sand mine. Frac sand is classified as a mineral in Utah. Anyone seeking to mine frac sand on SITLA land must obtain a mineral lease from the State. Under the mineral lease, the Lessee must typically pay an annual rent plus an ongoing royalty payment to the State as Lessor. SRS holds a mineral lease on SITLA Section 16. Under the terms of that mineral lease (public record), SRS is obligated to pay SITLA an annual rental payment of $20 per acre, plus a one-time $50,000 bonus. Additionally, SRS must pay an ongoing, “step-scale royalty” for every ton of sand mined. Assuming the first-year production from Section 16 is only 2.1 million tons of sand, it would bring in over $2.1 million in payments from SRS to SITLA in the first year alone based on the step-scale royalty rate! (Calculations available upon request). This answers Gillespie’s question – “What benefit does this mine really bring to our community? Where do the profits go?” As shown, the money will directly benefit Utah’s public schools. Gillespie likens the relationship between Kanab City and SRS as one of a private company being subsidized, and she believes SRS should have to “pay their own way.” Does selling water to a company who is putting over $2.1 million annually into our public school system sound like a subsidized company, or one who IS paying their own way? Issue 2: The Water. Hiscock misstates that SRS will need an estimated “18,000 gallons of water per minute.” Hiscock further asserts that SRS “speculate[s] that they can recover/recycle 95 percent of said water…a highly optimistic, questionable and unproven proposition.” Both statements from Hiscock are blatantly incorrect. The truth is, “the proposed SRS plant requires 18,000 gallons of water to operate – it DOES NOT require an inflow of 18,000 gallons of water every minute.” This is due to the fact that much of the water is indeed recycled, and reused. Hiscock’s statement characterizing SRS’s ability to recycle 95 percent of the water as “a highly optimistic, questionable and unproven proposition,” is not only false, but misleading. For example, CDE Global has sand washing plants worldwide. Their plants “recycle up to 95% of the process water back to the frac sand plant.” Black Mountain Sand, an O&G company operating in the Permian Basin, “recycles and reuses up to 98% of the water used…helping meet the high-quality frac sand needs of customers with as minimal stress on the local water system as possible.” Hiscock’s claims notwithstanding, 95% water recycling is an industry standard. Here, the only “questionable and unproven proposition” is Hiscock’s claims that SRS will use “473 million gallons” annually. In truth, “Southern Red Sands is negotiating with Kanab City to provide 600 ac. ft. of water annually.” At 326,000 gallons per ac. ft., this equates to 195.6 million gallons annually, ~ 60% less than Hiscock’s miscalculation. Note that because Section 16 is outside Kanab City limits, SRS doesn’t exactly NEED Kanab. According to Kanab City Council Minutes, SRS has involved the City “to benefit the City…Although, they can get access to sufficient water usage without going through the City…the company would prefer to write a check to the City... SRS would take on all the infrastructure cost and wouldn’t be leasing or buying water rights….They will drill a well on site, therefore eliminating water infrastructure from the City to their location.” SRS essentially has a couple options to obtain the water needed. First, SRS could purchase an existing private water right, then file for a change of use and change of diversion point with the Utah Division of Water Rights. They could then drill a well on site and continue with the project. Second, SRS could purchase water from Kanab City, then drill a well on site and continue with the project. Either way, the project goes forward. The only real choice is whether Kanab wants to benefit or not. Once again, Gillespie likens this water sale, and the speculative increase in taxes, to a subsidy. Does selling water to a company who is putting over $2.1 million annually into the public school system AND looking for ways to benefit the city AND paying for infrastructure sound like a subsidized company? Issue 3: SITLA Land Management vs. Federal Land Management. Hiscock raises various federal issues including: “impairment of wilderness quality BLM lands,” destruction of BLM “relict vegetation parcels,” loss of recreation, and wildlife issues. The public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is governed by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA). Under FLPMA, the BLM is required to manage the public lands “under principles of multiple use and sustained yield.” Under this land management system, the federal government “takes into account…recreation, range, timber, minerals, watershed, wildlife and fish, and natural scenic, scientific and historical value,” when determining whether to approve certain activities (such as a frac sand mine). However, remember SITLA Section 16 is the land at issue, which is not governed by the same land management system. This is because SITLA lands are NOT public lands. According to SITLA, “Although trust lands support select public institutions, trust lands are not public lands. Trust lands were allocated specifically to generate revenue to support designated state institutions, including public schools…While approximately 67% of Utah is open for public access and recreation, SITLA manages about 6% of the state’s acreage for its beneficiaries, primarily public schools.” Utah was granted Sections 2, 16, 32 and 36 for one very narrow and specific purpose – to maximize revenue in support of public schools. Thus it should come as no surprise that Sections 2 and 16 are being leased for the very purpose for which they were granted to Utah in the first place! While the public should be involved in public land management, SITLA lands are not public lands. Because SITLA lands are not public lands, most of the federal issues raised by Hiscock are irrelevant, and not ripe for discussion. Conclusion. Hiscock stated, “We should demand careful analysis by our stewards…in their consideration and actions regarding this undertaking.” By presenting this opposite viewpoint, local citizens may now actually undertake that careful analysis. Southern Red Sands mine will provide literally millions of dollars to Utah’s public schools. Is it worth it? Just ask our local teachers and struggling rural school districts. The mine will bring good paying jobs, and a much needed economic boost to our area. Is it worth it? Just ask our local breadwinners who commute to St. George, Page, or other states to scrape together a living. On July 9, the Kanab City Council will vote on this proposal, and may even ask themselves if it’s worth it. There’s only one word needed to answer that question. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Citations omitted. Available upon request. Hayden Ballard holds a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law, along with Certificates of Concentration in Natural Resources Law, Oil & Gas Law and Business & Transactional Law. He served as President of the Washburn Agricultural Law Society and as an Executive Committee Member in the Washburn Oil, Gas & Energy Law Society. This fall, Ballard will pursue an LL.M. in Agricultural Law at the University of Arkansas. Ballard also holds a B.S. in Political Science from Southern Utah University, Ballard currently lives in Kansas, but grew up in Fredonia, and still considers Northern Arizona/Southern Utah home. He is a graduate of Fredonia High School – Class of 2008. Kelcey Marsh holds a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law, along with Certificates of Concentration in Oil & Gas Law and Business & Transactional Law. He served as President of the Washburn Oil, Gas & Energy Law Society. Marsh also holds a B.S. in Geology from Oklahoma State University. 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__label__cc	0.684686	0.315314	COBLENTZ FARM Over in Elkton sit three chicken houses flanked by little shade structures on a plot of land that can only be described as the classic eastern Rockingham view -- wide open skies, blue-green mountains in the distance, tall trees anchored to the earth by history itself. It’s the Phillip Coblenz farm, established a mere 8 years ago. But Phil’s experience with farming started way earlier than that. His family moved to Brazil when he was 7 as part of a group of farming missionaries. He and his brothers grew 300 acres of corn and soybeans. When he was 23, he moved back to Ohio, his home state, got married, and started working in construction, building gas stations. But the old adage “once a farmer, always a farmer” frequently tugged at him, and when Phil and Jeanie decided to move to the Valley with their church, they bought a farm in Elkton. Today the entire family -- Phil, Jeanie, and their 3 kids -- pitches in when it’s time to get ready for new chicks. Jay and Jeanie help Phil with most of the chicken house walk-throughs, while Phil adjusts the drinkers and makes sure the thermostat is working to keep the chickens comfortable, deals with equipment maintenance and the like. Phil switched to SVO not long ago because he felt he had no voice growing for the bigger company, and he didn’t appreciate forced upgrades that were neither necessary nor helpful in growing a better bird. Another farmer told Phil about SVO, and he made the leap. When not farming, the family loves to go to the park and play disc golf together. They also love to go down to the river for some fishing, walk in the woods, and spend time with their pets. Lynda Bostrom June 10, 2018 CLAY BANK POULTRY COFFEY PARTNERSHIP Lynda Bostrom June 8, 2018	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15955
__label__cc	0.587876	0.412124	Print Collection What's the meaning of the Flag of Albania » Flag of Albania This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Flag of Albania. david cofré The Flag of Albania (Albanian: Flamuri i Shqipërisë) is a red flag, with a silhouetted black double-headed eagle in the centre, that represents the sovereign state of Albania located in the Balkans. Adopted april 7, 1992 The eagle was used for heraldic purposes in the late Middle Ages by a number of noble families in Albania (it is said that Skanderbeg used it on his flag) and became the symbol of the Albanians. The Kastrioti's coat of arms, depicting a double-headed eagle on a red field, became famous when he led a revolt against the Ottoman Empire that resulted in brief independence for some regions of Albania from 1443 to 1478. The double-headed eagle on the flag is borrowed from the banner of the Byzantine Empire (specifically the emblem of the Palaiologoi dynasty). The symbol of the double-headed eagle was re-used by Albanian nationalists during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a symbol of their campaign for their country's independence from the Ottoman Empire. On 28 November 1912, the Albanian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Vlora and the flag, raised by Ismail Qemali, was adopted as the symbol of the new nation. Proportion: 5:7 Graphical characteristics: Symmetric, Closed shape, Colorful, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has no crossing lines. Category: Flags. Flag of Albania is part of the World Flags group. Edit this symbol More symbols in World Flags: Flags from countries around the world, including their origins, design and history. read more » Flag of Afghanistan Flag of Alabama Flag of Algeria Flag of Andorra Flag of Angola More symbols in Flags: A flag is usually a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphi… read more » Ancient Mapuche flag Antarctic treaty organisation Asexual Pride Flag A or 1 A (Alfa) Aboriginal Flag Have a discussion about Flag of Albania with the community: Use the citation below to add this symbol to your bibliography: "Flag of Albania." Symbols.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2019. Web. 17 Jul 2019. <https://www.symbols.com/symbol/flag-of-albania>. Are we missing an important symbol in this category? Symbols, Signs & Flags Graphical index Use our unique search feature to find a symbol based on its various graphical characteristics: Select one option... ────────── Geometry Symmetric Geometry Asymmetric Select one option... ────────── Open Shape Closed Shape Select one option... ────────── Colorful Monochrome Curveness: Select one option... ────────── Curved Lines Straight Lines Both Crossing: Select one option... ────────── Lines Crossing Lines not Crossing Add a New Symbol Add a New Group What is this symbol?	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15957
__label__wiki	0.816898	0.816898	French Soldiers Attacked Outside Jewish Center Anti-terror patrol was guarding community center in the South of France By Gabriela Geselowitz Soldiers and Security Police Forces stand guard outside the Jewish Community Center where three soldiers patrolling the center were attacked by a man with a bladed weapon on February 3, 2015 in Nice, France. (VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images) A man attacked three members of the French military on an anti-terror patrol near Consistoire Israélite de Nice, a Jewish community center in Nice, in the south of France. Two of the soldiers were wounded, French officials announced Tuesday. The assailant was arrested and is in police custody. According to officials, two other people who were with the attacker fled the scene. The condition of the two wounded soldiers is not yet known. Following Charlie Hebdo massacre and deadly siege on a Paris kosher supermarket last month, French military and police forces have been on high alert. Security has been elevated outside Jewish sites across the country. Previous: The Frightening Reality for the Jews of France Related: The Charlie Cover	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15959
__label__cc	0.709955	0.290045	Timbers Beat: Road report from Carolina September 3, 20075:44AM PDT Defender Justin Thompson talks about the anticipation for the match in Carolina, analysis of the 1-0 win over the RailHawks and the optimism for the month of September in his Road Report from North Carolina. Friday, Aug. 31 – 8 p.m. Well, we've just arrived in Raleigh, North Carolina for our final East Coast swing of the regular season. We arrive in Carolina only one point behind the league leaders, the Seattle Sounders. We are at the stage of the season where we feel like the playoffs have already started. We know we can't afford to drop any points if we want to win the league, and it is pretty much do or die for Carolina as they try to scrape into the playoffs. The pressure is on them, because to not make the playoffs would have major financial implications for both the players and the club. It should be a great game. Saturday, Sept. 1 – 2 p.m. September has arrived and with it comes renewed optimism about our chances of finishing in first place! Seattle was upset last night by Minnesota, at the bottom of the league, losing 2-1. This means that if we can win tonight, we will be back atop the standings! We are all looking forward to tonight's game because Carolina has arguably the best field and stadium in the league. SAS Soccer Park is a fantastic place to play as it's a soccer-specific stadium and the grass is like carpet. We know they will come out flying tonight, but hopefully it will be us who can keep possession, pass the ball around, and leave Carolina with three points. Sunday, Sept. 2 – 11 a.m. Yahoo! Another 1-0 victory! We're sure that teams must hate playing against us. We shut them down defensively and our strikers caused them all kinds of problems going forward. We always know that if we can keep a clean sheet, we will have a great opportunity to win the game late on. We believe we are fitter than any other team in the league and we've shown it on numerous occasions this year by scoring late goals to win 1-0. Tonight, it was Luke Kreamalmeyer who got by his man and sent in a low cross to the near post. BJ (Bryan Jordan) made a good run and challenged for the ball just inside the six yard box. It's still not clear whether it was an own goal or if BJ got a touch on it, but I think we'll give this one to the rookie! All we can do now is concentrate on Vancouver next weekend, and hope Seattle drops a point or two along the way. We have big aspirations and we want to continue our success by getting past the first round of the playoffs for the first time in franchise history since 2001! It will be an exciting month as we find out what this team is really made of. I have 100% confidence in the whole group from the ownership to the management to the players to the physio, and of course, our massage therapist John C. Green! All that's left is to write is the fairytale ending to what could just be the perfect season! See you all out in the stands in the first round of the playoffs; I know you won't miss it!	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15964
__label__wiki	0.845835	0.845835	Hearing crying puppies trapped in a storm… Hearing crying puppies trapped in a storm drain, A’s pitcher flies into action Daniel Mengden #33 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning during their game at Safeco Field on Sept. 24, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. Matt Joyce #23 of the Oakland Athletics and teammate Daniel Mengden #33 kid around with each other’s facial hair prior to the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Sept. 16, 2018 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melville takes Oakland Athletics’ Daniel Mengden (33) out of the game against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Oakland Athletics’ Daniel Mengden (33) throws against the New York Yankees in the third inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Oakland Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden follows through on a delivery to a Houston Astros batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, left, removes pitcher Daniel Mengden (33) during the fifth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden, middle, meets on the mound with pitching coach Scott Emerson, left, and catcher Jonathan Lucroy after giving up back-to-back home runs to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert) Bruce Maxwell #13 and Daniel Mengden #33 of the Oakland Athletics celebrate defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on May 26, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Oakland Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden (33) celebrates his complete game victory with his teammates following a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The A’s won 3-0. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron) Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden throws during first-inning baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Sunday, May 20, 2018. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP) Oakland Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden (33) signs autographs for fan Mason Cammack, 11, of Eureka, before their MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden collapses on the field in front of catcher Jonathan Lucroy after being hit with a batted ball during the second inning of their game against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Rangers defeated the Aâ€™s 6-3. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) By Gary Peterson \| PUBLISHED: November 15, 2018 at 6:19 am \| UPDATED: November 15, 2018 at 2:45 pm CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device It’s 2 1/2 months before pitchers and catchers are due to report to spring training. A’s hurler Daniel Mengden already has nailed down his first save. Mengden was returning to his Houston home when he ran across a rescue in progress, MLB.com reported. Two puppies were trapped in a storm drain. “It was just kind of dumb luck,” Mengden told MLB.com. “I noticed some people were outside their cars, kind of blocking the road. I went up to them and they said they’d been trying to get these puppies out.” Mengden was told residents in the area had been hearing the puppies for a few weeks. Without regard for his own safety and that of his Rollie Fingers-approved handlebar mustache, Mengden retrieved his hunting waders from his vehicle. Then he and local resident Rick D’Amico, a veteran of 14 Ironman competitions, descended into the storm drain. WATCH LIVE: Urgent puppy rescue underway in north Houston https://t.co/Y4RjrUWM4l #KHOU11 #HTownRush pic.twitter.com/6AZSylwDmR — KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) November 12, 2018 “The dogs were howling, and we were just trying to whistle back and forth,” D’Amico told KHOU 11 News. “They were still running from us when we got down there. They were scared to death down there.” The two men scooped one of the dogs from the smelly water with a fishing net. The second dog was more problematic. “One of the dogs was happy to be saved, it seemed like,” said Mengden, a Houston native who has pitched three seasons with the A’s, “and the other was terrified, trying to attack us.” Eventually the two men were able to get the second dog out of the drain and into the waiting arms of a worker from a local shelter. The two puppies were put up for adoption, but not for long. Mengden and his girlfriend adopted both, according to KHOU 11 News. “I was just in the right place at the right time, I guess,” Mengden said. Volunteer group says ICE agents in Vallejo on Monday More in Oakland Athletics Want to honor Bill Buckner’s career? You may be focusing on the wrong World Series A’s working on deal to buy Coliseum site from Alameda County	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15965
__label__wiki	0.869894	0.869894	What Is Gerrymandering? Emma Sarran Webster Julián Castro Seized His Moment at the First Democratic Debate Lucy Diavolo 8 Things I'm Watching for in the Democratic Debates The Department of Justice May Crack Down on Recreational Marijuana According to Trump’s press secretary. Marissa G. Muller DAVID MCNEW/AFP/Getty Images Election Day 2016 was not just when a new president was elected — it's also when four states voted to legalize recreational marijuana use: California, Nevada, Maine, and Massachusetts. However, soon, those rulings — which also apply in Washington, Colorado, Oregon, Alaska, and the District of Columbia — could be challenged by the Department of Justice. On Thursday during a press briefing, White House press secretary Sean Spicer was asked if the federal government would take action against recreational marijuana in states. Spicer said, “Well, I think that’s a question for the Department of Justice. I do believe that you’ll see greater enforcement of it. Because again, there’s a big difference between the medical use which Congress has, through an appropriations rider in 2014, made very clear what their intent was in terms of how the Department of Justice would handle that issue. That’s very different than the recreational use, which is something the Department of Justice I think will be further looking into.” As Bloomberg points out, under Obama, recreational marijuana policies were largely deferred to the states. However, with stricter enforcement of federal law, it could lead to the shut-down of cannabis businesses in states where it's legal, Bloomberg says. In the same press briefing, Spicer also said of marijuana: "There’s two distinct issues here: medical marijuana and recreational marijuana. I think medical marijuana, I’ve said before, that the president understands the pain and suffering that many people go through, who are facing especially terminal diseases, and the comfort that some of these drugs, including medical marijuana, can bring to them," he said, as Vox reported. "And that’s one that Congress, through a rider in [2014], put an appropriations bill saying that the Department of Justice wouldn’t be funded to go after those folks." But then he went on to say that "there’s a big difference between that and recreational marijuana. And I think that when you see something like the opioid addiction crisis blossoming in so many states around this country, the last thing we should be doing is encouraging people. There’s still a federal law that we need to abide by when it comes to recreational marijuana and other drugs of that nature." But as Forbes points out, Spicer linking the opioid abuse crisis with recreational marijuana use doesn’t make sense. Much of the research on marijuana use is on medical marijuana use, but among that research, it’s shown that in states where medical marijuana is legalized, there is actually a decrease in opioid overdose deaths. And Snopes points out that the kind of illicit drug use that is linked with opioid abuse is heroin, with research showing that many people who go on to use heroin first abuse opioids. The idea of the federal government going after individual states' policies around marijuana has been a concern for marijuana advocates ever since President Donald Trump announced his pick for U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, as Politico noted back in December. After all, Sessions has reportedly once said he thought the KKK "were OK until I found out they smoked pot," according to CNN (a statement that not only makes clear his thoughts on pot but also bolsters racism allegations against Sessions). He also said “we need grown-ups in charge in Washington to say marijuana is not the kind of thing that ought to be legalized, it ought not to be minimized, that it’s in fact a very real danger" at a Senate hearing on drugs last year, The Washington Post reported. During his Attorney General hearing, Sessions said he would exercise "good judgment" when navigating federal laws around the marijuana industry, The Washington Post reported. "I know it won't be an easy decision, but I will try to do my duty in a fair and just way," he said, as Fortune reported. Related: Drug Use Has Gone Down Since More States Legalized Marijuana, Study Says Keywords marijuanaSean Spicerdepartment of justicesnddonald trump Inside the Captivating Exhibition Turning Stonewall History Into Art for Tomorrow	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15969
__label__wiki	0.893231	0.893231	WoMag Mass. report: Public dissatisfied with transportation By Matt Murphy, State House News Service Sep 26, 2017 at 6:01 PM Sep 26, 2017 at 6:01 PM BOSTON - Frustrated by the condition of public transportation infrastructure around the state, residents from Boston to the Berkshires who were engaged by state senators expressed interest in expanded rail and bus service and a willingness to pay for it, according to a new report The MassMoves report, which was put together by a group of senators who spent part of this year traveling around Massachusetts to discuss priorities with voters, is intended, according to Senate leaders, to spark a new dialogue over how to improve transportation. The exercise, the authors said, aimed to develop a core set of values held by residents whether they live on the North Shore or in Franklin Country. In the report, senators did not propose specific projects, funding sources or a blueprint for what to do next. "I hope this isn't the end of it. I think there still needs to be more public engagement and flushing out more," Senate President Stanley Rosenberg told reporters during a presentation of the report in his office. "There's plently of room for people to continue to participate in this process and I hope that it will continue and that we will come to grips with a plan and a way of funding transportation to maintain and grow our robust economy, helping people get to where they need to go for all of the purposes people leave their houses." As the MBTA grapples with persistent service problems, Massachusetts officials are slowly moving forward with projects to extend the Green Line to Somerville and Medford and bring commuter rail service from Boston to Fall River and New Bedford. Activists have pitched many other projects, including an expansion of South Station in Boston, a tunnel linking trains between North and South stations and trains connecting Springfield to Boston. The Amherst Democrat said he wasn't sure if or when the work done by senators would lead to new legislation, but noted that 16 senators had sent the survey on Tuesday to their social media lists to solicit additional public responses. "Not clear yet," Rosenberg said. "This is about gathering the pubic opinion and visions and trying to carry it forward and we don't have the complete vision at this point. We don't have the projects." More than 80 percent of people who participated in nine Senate workshops around the state indicated they believe the transportation system in Massachusetts is not in good shape, according to the report, which surveyed 715 participants. The participants broadly believed transportation should be a higher priority for legislators on Beacon Hill, and not only maintaining, but expanding regional rail and bus service was seen by those surveyed as the best option to more easily move people. "Clearly people get the connection between mobility and the economy and access to jobs, which is both important for the economy and important for equity. They believe in a system funded by everybody," said Jim Aloisi, the former state transportation secretary who helped facilitate the regional roundtables. Sen. Thomas McGee, the co-chair of the Transportation Committee, said he believes the need could be as much as $1 billion a year in needed new investment. "The investment we need to make is not happening," said the Lynn Democrat, who is running for mayor of that North Shore city and has been a proponent of expanded ferry service and an extension of the MBTA's Blue Line to Lynn. Aloisi said he was surprised to find that workshop participants "slightly favored" broad-based taxes as a means of financing transportation improvement over user fees, such as tolls. Participants in the survey also supported allowing cities and towns to raise local revenues for transportation projects of their choosing. Rosenberg and McGee said if voters next November approve a 4 percent surtax on income in excess of $1 million and President Trump and Congress can agree on a transportation stimulus package then Massachusetts may be well on its way to its revenue goal. Both items would be added to the money earmarked in a 2013 transportation financing bill that McGee said has generated about $400 million a year in new money for infrastructure. When the 2013 law was approved, its supporters said it solved the longstanding financial problems within the state’s transportation system and would guarantee $805 million in new resources for transportation system by fiscal 2018, including $500 million in new tax revenue. At the time, House Speaker Robert DeLeo said he was "confident that we now have the resources to fund a healthy transportation system and build our economy." While senators say the public favors new transportation resources, voters in 2014 repealed a major aspect of the 2013 law, a provision indexing the gas tax to inflation. The Senate report was published hours after the release a Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation report that also found significant problems in the state's transportation system and called for the formation of an independent commission to conduct a full review. Ninety-four percent of Senate workshop participants said transportation needs to be a higher priority for elected officials, and Rosenberg said that legislators ought to pay attention to that statistic despite the ongoing work he sees happening at the State House around transportation. "There's plenty of room for people to continue to participate in this process and I hope that it will continue and that we will come to grips with a plan and a way of funding transportation to maintain and grow our robust economy, helping get people to where they need to go for all of he purposes people leave their houses," he said. The conservative-leaning Pioneer Institute also put out a study recommending expanded MBTA ferry service as a cost-effective option to move people in and out of Boston without adding congestion on already crowded highways. Rosenberg said he was happy to see the business community engaging on the issue, and did not rule out a third-party review that would be reminiscent of the 2007 Transportation Financing Commission. "I certainly don't object to the idea, I just think we need to get everybody around the same table so we're not wasting resources and duplicating effort and I think we need to have a really focused process and discussion to complete the work and it has to be honest and we have to reckon with the costs and say how we're going to pay for it, not just talk about what we're going to build," he said. The Legislature has a House-dominated Joint Committee on Transportation, whose members are charged with considering "all matters concerning the development, operation, regulation and control of all means of transportation in the air, on land or in the water, the imposition of tolls on tunnels or bridges and such other matters as may be referred." Transportation for Massachusetts Director Chris Dempsey attended all but one workshop - the session for Greater Boston - and believes the report is an important reminder that transportation issues need to be kept at the forefront of Beacon Hill's policy agenda. "One of the best reminders here is that U.S. News and World Report ranked us the number one state overall, but forty-fifth for transportion. We have the healthiest, best educated workforce in the country and we make that workforce sit in traffic. That's no way to run an economy," Dempsey said. Register/Subscribe T&G E-Edition Worcester Living E-Edition Photo reprints (non-commercial use) Commercial photo licenses Copyright/Terms of Use telegram.com ~ 100 Front St., Floor 5, Worcester MA 01608 ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service East/Valley Railers Obituary FAQ Worcester Living The Item T&G Santa Best of Hometeam Best of Central Mass Isaiah Thomas Award Woo Challenge Careers at the T&G	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15971
__label__wiki	0.989506	0.989506	And this is the Libertos, who thought they'd get away with it By Kate Hagan November 3, 2007 — 11.00am A TOORAK couple have been found guilty of forging works by an Aboriginal artist, in an unusual case that has raised questions about the authenticity of indigenous art and how closely it is scrutinised before being put up for sale by auction houses. Pamela Yvonne Liberto, 65, and her husband Ivan Liberto, 67, appeared shocked when a County Court jury yesterday found them guilty of art fraud after two hours of deliberation. The couple held hands as the verdict was delivered and Mrs Liberto wept as the jury was dismissed, in what police believe is the first successful prosecution of its type in Victoria. They will be sentenced at a later date. The Libertos received more than $300,000 after forging and selling four paintings, supposedly by renowned artist Rover Thomas, whose work is keenly sought by collectors across the world and attracted a record price when the National Gallery of Australia purchased All That Big Rain Coming from Top Side for $778,000 in 2001. The couple tried to sell a further two paintings and were working on another two found in their home along with paints and art catalogues when police arrested them in March last year. Staff at four auction houses — Sotheby's, Christie's, Lawson Menzies and Allunga Trading — gave evidence in the trial about how they were conned into selling fraudulent works for huge sums. To the layperson, it seemed only too simple. Take a 1998 Sotheby's art catalogue, note the provenance about Thomas working on a landscaping project following the closure of the Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia's remote Kimberley — then weave your late father into the story. Judge Roland Williams was incredulous that was all it took to convince the auction houses to sell the works as Thomas originals, telling Crispin Gutteridge, formerly of Sotheby's, that it seemed "absurd" to rely on such information. Rival auction house Lawson Menzies was also taken in. Its indigenous art specialist, Adrian Newstead, said Thomas' work was hard to authenticate, partly because he was "extremely prolific" and worked for many people under varying circumstances. Scientific analysis by Robyn Sloggett, director of Melbourne University's Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, established that the Liberto works were not painted in the Kimberley as they claimed — perhaps providing a way forward for auction houses. "If someone presents a work and says: 'This was painted in the 1980s and I got it from my father', we can say to them: 'Well, if you want to put it into our sale, we think the work is great, but you'll have to pay $500 and have it checked out'," Mr Newstead said. "We will learn from this and tighten up our procedures." Mr Newstead said his auction house's sale of a fraudulent Liberto painting for $120,000 had left it in a difficult position with regard to the Swiss buyer, Galleria Minerva. "We are insured against things like this … but we may not even have to claim because (the Libertos') assets have been frozen and we've been assured that there's enough to cover the compensation." Defence counsel Maitland Lincoln had said that Mrs Liberto was too "befuddled" from drugs she took for chronic pain to carry off the forgeries. Mrs Liberto said she inherited five of the paintings from her father, and bought the sixth at a market. What would Thomas, who died in 1998, have made of all this? Born in outback Western Australia in 1926, he was a stockman and labourer before he started painting in the mid-1970s. Mary Macha, who became his patron and agent, was in Turkey Creek when "he came out of the crowd and said: 'I'm Rover Thomas and I want to paint.' " She sent him materials from Perth, he sent back paintings, and his works were soon snapped up by buyers including Janet Holmes a Court and the National Gallery. It makes her sad to hear about people forging the works of Thomas, and she hopes the Liberto case serves to "frighten a few others". "It's a money-hungry world isn't it? I suppose that about accounts for it," she said. Don McLeod, a long-time friend of Thomas' who still lives in the Kimberley, describes people who exploit Aboriginal artists as "parasites" — but said Thomas himself wouldn't have given a lot of thought to it. He accompanied Thomas on a trip to Melbourne in the early 1990s, where he identified works attributed to him in galleries that he didn't think he had painted. "But Rover, like all artists, had periods where he'd been on the wine, women and song, and who knows how many paintings he did and sold for grog? You don't know," Mr McLeod said. As for forgeries of his work, he said Thomas might have approved, because all he was trying to do was tell his stories. But for the man who wrote down the artist's stories in longhand on the back of his paintings, there's no comparison to the real thing. "Someone has done (these paintings), they've put so much of their experience, all about where they've come from and their background," Mr McLeod said. "I've spent a lot of time with people making artefacts and you get a good boomerang, to me it has the same effect. He's got the right tree and he saw that boomerang in the tree while it was still growing. It's incredible stuff."	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15973
__label__cc	0.536426	0.463574	How to Actually Bring Your Whole Self to Work See Company Profile Sponsored by Ahold Delhaize Show Me More The days when you had to put on a mask for work in the name of corporate conformity are over. They died with the wide-and-shiny neck tie, “kitchens" that looked like your dentist's office, and other bad memories from yesteryear's workplace. Today's workplace trades on inclusivity, empowerment, teamwork, and—in a word—realness. Whatever your race, ethnicity, gender or sexual identity, it's not only yours to embrace, but your employer's. According to Deloitte's 2017 Global Human Capital Trends report, 69% of executives say diversity and inclusion is an important issue. And that's smart—because it's good for business. Recent research from Diversity Council Australia found that employees who work on inclusive teams are 10 times more likely to be highly effective than workers who don't. They were also found to be more satisfied in their work, and studies have proven that happy employees are more productive. So, it looks like it's the perfect time to get real. Here are a few tips to make sure you can thrive as you at work. Ask Upfront for a Diversity Onboarding If you don't identify as a white male (no shade if you do), chances are you have questions when entering a new workplace. What's the policy to ensure women are paid as much as their male counterparts? Is there a mentorship program here and how can I find a mentor whose values align with my own? How can I help this company cultivate and hire diverse talent like myself? Many reputable organizations will answer these as part of new-employee onboarding in the form of policies, videos, training, and general information. The goal should be to equip you with the knowledge and resources to work freely as your true self and ensure others can do the same. If your new-hire briefing falls short of these expectations, don't let your questions stew. Ask them. Doing so doesn't mean you're anticipating some sort of institutionalized discrimination (why would you join the company in that case?), it just means you're curious and you're looking forward to being part of progressive solutions to today's workplace challenges. Phrase questions to show that you're curious about something meaningful to you and it'll be easier to start the conversation: “I'm really passionate about women's issues, I'd love to know what you do here to make sure women have access to leadership opportunities and equal pay?" Join an Organization, or Start One Whether you're underrepresented at work or just have a really niche interest, joining a club—or starting one—is a great way to create space for the parts of you that don't fit neatly into your job description. Find groups that empower you—whether they're creative or career development-oriented. The best part, clubs can fill voids if something you feel passionate about is not already reflected in your workplace. For example, if ladies aren't exactly running the show (yet), a women's group can be a great way to find support and mentorship. If people seem clueless when Pride rolls around, an LGBT+ alliance can change that. If the group you're looking to join doesn't exist, consider starting it. Talk to HR or your manager and ask whether there's a formal process in place to secure funding. Be Aware of Your Biases, and Wake Others Up to Theirs For better or for worse, we all carry unconscious biases. They're woven into our minds from childhood and continue to proliferate in popular culture. These biases can affect our interpretations of and interactions with coworkers. One of the best ways to be more self-actualized in the workplace is to help others be the same by granting them freedom from even small stereotypes and assumptions. Look into ways you can become more aware of your biases and spread the word to co-workers. A few places to start: browse YouTube for bias exercises like this one, ask your colleagues for honest feedback, and pay close attention to your thoughts and reactions in groups (are you responding to hard facts and values, or assumptions and emotions?). Grow Your Social Circle Finally, it's easier to be yourself if you're among friends. You can find them, but you may have to work for it. That means going to company events, grabbing coffee with new co-workers, switching your lunch crowd every so often, or hopping in new channels on Slack. And try to connect with a range of coworkers, not just your immediate peers. You can learn from others who are different from you and who are in more senior or diverse roles. You may have to leave your comfort zone, but it's well worth it—you'll be more relaxed at work if you have a group of people supporting you. Work should be inviting—not just because you like your work (although that's a big plus), but because you can be yourself while you're there. Whether your workplace is super progressive and has all the diversity and inclusion boxes checked, or you have to do some work to help get it there, use these tips to make your workday—and that of your co-workers’—more real. Networking , Ahold Delhaize , Work-Life Balance , Team Culture , Work Relationships , Communication , Sponsored Photo of diverse co-workers courtesy of Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Getty Images. As a branded content editor at The Muse, Jennifer helps brands tell their stories. Newly based in Kansas City, when she's not out exploring and sampling BBQ, you can find her at home reading and perfecting her pasta sauce. Sponsored by Ahold Delhaize Ahold Delhaize is one of the world’s largest food retail groups. The organization operates more than 20 different brands that each share a passion for delivering great products, a value for innovation, and an aim to create all-inclusive workplaces that provide rewarding professional opportunities. In addition, each location is committed to strengthening local communities.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15974
__label__wiki	0.982876	0.982876	Updated: Sheikh Khalifa forms joint military alliance between UAE and Saudi Arabia The Joint Co-operation Committee will co-ordinate between the two countries in all military, political, economic, trade and cultural fields King Salman, left, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in Jeddah in June. Saudi Press Agency The UAE announced on Tuesday it had formed a new alliance with Saudi Arabia in a move that will bring the two countries closer together on a wide range of key areas including defence, political institutions and the economy. News of the Presidential decree formalising the arrangement came on the eve of the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Kuwait, which was attended largely by ministers from the member countries, rather than heads of state, as usual. According to the resolution, issued by the President, Sheikh Khalifa, the committee will co-ordinate all military, political, economic, trade and cultural fields, as well as others, in the interest of the two countries. From the UAE side, it will be chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation said the Chairman of the Committee would decide on the appointment of its members from representatives of a number of federal and local government bodies and sectors in the country. According to the resolution, the Committee will co-ordinate between the two countries in all military, political, economic, trade and cultural fields, as well as others, in the interest of the two countries. The creation of the alliance, and the scope of its remit, is a further sign of the ever closer ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Marcelle Wahba, the president of the Washington-based Arab Gulf States Institute, said two countries had probably been preparing the groundwork for the new body for several months. "The formal resolution issued today forming a joint cooperation committee between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is no surprise." she said. "I believe it’s been in the works for quite some time." While the GCC has been a forum for Gulf Arab countries to pursue their common interests for nearly 40 years, the current summit is dominated by the continuing dispute with fellow member Qatar, over its support for extremist organisations and its ties with Iran. There have been clear signs for some time that the UAE and Saudi are seeking to strengthen their relationship outside the GCC. In May last year, a meeting in Jeddah between King Salman and Sheikh Mohammed was followed by the announcement of a coordination committee composed of senior government officials from both countries. The committee would promote “shared religious, historical, social and cultural ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia”, and “out of keenness to consolidate the fraternal relations between them”, according to the state news agency WAM. It would to be chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, and Mohammed bin Salman, who has since taken a more active role in his country's affairs, after succeeding as Crown Prince in June, with wide scale reforms and a crackdown on corruption. It was followed in December by a state visit by King Salman in which he was presented with the Zayed Medal, the country’s highest honour, by Sheikh Mohammed and remarks by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, that there had been a “paradigm shift in bilateral ties” between the two countries. Sheikh Mohammed also spoke of the two countries have passed beyond the usual diplomatic ties and could be considered as one. Both the UAE and Saudi are also engaged in joint military action in Yemen, leading the fight against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, and with the war potentially entering a crucial stage following the killing of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh this week, after the breakdown of his alliance with the Houthis. Updated: December 5, 2017 07:18 PM UAE ministry launches site for public reporting of animal cruelty Dubai community plagued by snakes, open drains and mosquitos Sheikh Khalifa confers Order of Independence on two ambassadors Sheikh Mohamed receives a symbol of Sheikh Zayed's legacy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid turns 70: A look back at his life How foreign workers can apply for UAE visas for family members International trade in hippo teeth sparks new alarm Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Australian Defence Minister Dubai gas explosion victims treated with donated placenta	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15975
__label__wiki	0.981804	0.981804	NO DYCE Sam Allardyce turns down chance to become new Newcastle boss for second time William Pugh 11 Jul 2019, 9:08 SAM ALLARDYCE has revealed he snubbed the chance to speak to Newcastle - because you should never "go back". Big Sam’s agent Mark Curtis was sounded out about an amazing return to St James' Park by Toon managing director Lee Charnley last week. Big Sam Allardyce turned down the chance to manage Newcastle for a second timeCredit: PA:Press Association But out-of-work Allardyce - who had an ill-fated eight-month spell at Newcastle in 2007-08 - admitted he did not want to replace the revered Rafa Benitez. Allardyce, 64, told talkSport he was 'flattered' to be asked but swiftly rejected the opportunity. 'NOT GOING BACK' Speaking on Alan Brazil's Sports Breakfast he said: “They had a chat with my agent and as much as I respect Newcastle, Newcastle fans and Mike Ashley - it wasn’t for me. “I politely said ‘no’ and moved on. “That thing was in my mind - don’t go back. “Maybe if it was the first time around, I’d have maybe jumped at it - but not now. “I appreciated the offer. I was extremely surprised. I was very flattered that I was considered but it was about not going back." It wasn’t something I thought about for too long Sam Allardyce on returning to Newcastle Having departed the England job amid corruption allegations after just 67 days in charge in 2016, Allardyce went on to manage Crystal Palace for five months before another short stint at Everton. Big Sam was in charge at Goodison Park from November 2017 to May 2018 and his direct style of play quickly became unpopular among Toffees' fans. And despite a lengthy absence from the game, the ex-West Ham boss did not spend too much time pondering a return to management. He added: “I had a think about it but it wasn’t something I thought about for too long. “I thought it would be better that I made a quick decision for everybody because they are in pre-season now, I would have had to have been there in a day. “I never got to talk to Mike. It was just my agent contacted me. “I had a quick think about it and a look at the situation and thanked them very much for contacting Mark, but it's not for me.” Newcastle are now trying to hire Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce, who held talks with Charnley on Wednesday. Mike Ashley is searching for a new manager after parting company with Rafa BenitezCredit: Getty Images - Getty Newcastle were snubbed by Sam Allardyce in their search to replace Rafa BenitezCredit: PA:Press Association Steve Bruce closing in on dream Newcastle job after holding talks with Toon managing director Lee Charnley Sam Allardyce	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15976
__label__cc	0.655344	0.344656	End of junction 21 misery? Weston MP John Penrose HOPES of an end to morning misery for thousands of motorists have been raised after Weston's MP made a plea for money to be spent at M5 junction 21. John Penrose is urging the coalition government to prioritise improvements at the traffic black-spot in a review of funding by the Department of Transport. A £12million package would be spent on increasing the size of sliplanes and roundabout at junction 21 as well as expanding Worle train station. He said: “Weston has an extremely strong case for these transport improvements. “Over the last five years we’ve made headway, for example with longer, less crowded trains at rush-hours, but junction 21 is unfinished business. “We all know that money is very tight, but this scheme seems to be the answer we’ve all been looking for. “Not only will it ease our transport problems, but it will help Weston’s economy too which is why I hope the minister will put the project at the top of his list for funding.”	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15977
__label__wiki	0.99524	0.99524	Tony Nelson Camp Clinician Tony Nelson is currently serving as an administrative assistant for the University of Minnesota wrestling team. He joins the staff after completing one of the greatest careers in Gopher wrestling history, one during which he compiled a record of 131-16 at heavyweight. His 131 wins are ninth-best in program history. Nelson earned four All-American recognitions during his Gopher career, beginning in 2010-11 when he finished second at the Big Ten Championships and seventh on the NCAA stage. That season, he shared the team's Most Outstanding Freshman honor with Kevin Steinhaus. The following season, Nelson captured the Big Ten Championship en route to a National Championship, defeating the reigning national champ to claim the title. Nelson was named the team's Most Outstanding Wrestler and the U's Best Male Athlete at the school's 2012 Golden Goldy's awards ceremony. Amazingly, Nelson improved upon that 32-2 season the following year, going 33-1 as a junior and repeating as both the Big Ten and NCAA National Champion. That season, Nelson went 16-1 against ranked opponents and defeated three wrestlers ranked in the top 10 during his NCAA tournament run. Nelson carried a 17 match winning streak into 2013-14, one which he extended to 36 before dropping a match in January. By season's end, Nelson became a three-time Big Ten champion at heavyweight and returned to the finals of the NCAA Championships but ultimately placed as the runner-up in that competition. Jayson Ness After four seasons as the volunteer assistant coach at Minnesota, his alma mater, Jayson Ness moved into an administrative assistant role for 2015-16 as he attempted to qualify for the 2016 Olympics. Ness has a wealth of on-the-mat experience from his All-American career at Minnesota. A National Champion and the most-decorated wrestler in program history, Ness holds the school record for career pins with 73, and ranks third in career victories with a record of 148-15-0. He is the sixth Gopher to earn four All-America titles. Ness ended his career with as the 2010 NCAA National Champion in the 133-pound weight class. He was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament on his way to receiving the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's best wrestler. Ness posted a perfect record of 31-0 that season, part of 33-match win streak overall. He won 10 matches against ranked opponents. The fastest of his 19 pins came at the 40-second mark. In his senior year, Ness claimed his second Big Ten title to cap off a conference season that saw him earn Big Ten Wrestler of the Year honors. Ness was also named to the Academic All-America and Academic All-Big Ten rosters. He earned the Minnesota athletic department's Golden Goldy's Male Athlete of the Year and the team's MVP award. Ness finished second at the NCAA Championships in 2008 and third in 2009. As a freshman in 2007, he won a Big Ten title (125 lbs) and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year as Minnesota won the team crown. His fifth-place, All-American finish at the 2007 NCAA Championships helped the Gophers capture a team National Championship. Dylan Ness Dylan Ness joined the University of Minnesota wrestling staff as an administrative assistant in 2015 after wrapping up one of the most electrifying careers in Gopher wrestling history. Ness was a four-year starter at Minnesota, bursting onto the scene as a redshirt freshman by winning the Big Ten title and finishing as the national runner-up at 149 pounds. Ness wrestled two seasons at 149 before bumping up to 157 as a junior, a season during which he again reached the finals at the NCAA Championships. Ness finished his Gopher career as one of just 10 four-time All-Americans in program history, while also carrying with him two trips to the NCAA finals and a Big Ten title. Ness’ 37 career pins are tied for the ninth-most in program history. He posted a dozen pins both his junior and senior season, a mark with is among the 25 best ever at Minnesota. His 26-match winning streak to begin his senior season is tied for the 16th-longest ever recorded by a Gopher. Brandon Eggum Head Coach/Clinician Brandon Eggum completed his first season as the Gophers’ head coach in 2016-17 after spending the previous five seasons serving as the program’s head assistant coach. Last season was Eggum's 16th on the wrestling team staff. Prior to assuming an assistant coach role in 2004, Eggum served as the team’s strength and conditioning coordinator (2001-2004). Following a decorated career as a Gopher wrestler, Eggum joined the staff in 2000-01 and has since helped train and develop nine individual national champions, 27 individual conference champs and 66 All-Americans. The team success during that time has also been remarkable, a run which has included all three of the program’s national titles, five Big Ten championships and seven National Duals crowns. Since joining the staff, Eggum has played a part in national title runs by Luke Becker, Jared Lawrence, Dustin Schlatter and Jayson Ness, as well as two-time champions Damion Hahn, Cole Konrad and Tony Nelson. All seven of those young men also won Big Ten titles with Eggum on staff, but the list of Big Ten champs during Eggum’s tenure also includes: Garrett Lowney, Owen Elzen, Ryan Lewis, Leroy Vega, Jacob Volkmann, Mack Reiter, C.P. Schlatter, Roger Kish, Mike Thorn, Kevin Steinhaus, Dylan Ness and Chris Dardanes. The list of All-Americans under Eggum’s watch goes on even longer. Prior to his coaching career, Eggum was a four-time letterwinner for the Gophers from 1997 to 2000. As a sophomore, Eggum earned an All-America certificate at 177 pounds. In 1999, he bumped up to 184 pounds, where he would place second and third at the next two NCAA Championships, respectively. Eggum also won the Big Ten title at his weight both of those seasons and helped Minnesota win the 1999 Big Ten championship, the program’s first since 1959. Eggum’s name still litters the program’s record books as well. His 115 career wins and his .833 career winning percentage (115-23) are both among 25 best in Gopher history, while his 61 dual victories is tied for 12th. In addition to his experience coaching at the collegiate level, Eggum has spent many years working closely with local wrestling clubs. He speaks and teaches at clinics all across the country sharing his passion for the sport. As impressive as Eggum was on the mat, he also stood out in the classroom as a four-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in May 2000, with a B.S. in Applied Economics. A native of Sidney, Mont., Eggum currently resides in Stillwater, Minn., with his wife Katrina, son Greyson, and two daughters, Lillian and Monroe. Luke Becker Head Assistant Coach/Clinician Luke Becker served as the team's head assitant coach in 2016-17 after spending the previous eight seasons as the program's assistant coach. He's been on the Golden Gopher staff for 14 seasons now. Prior to his current role, Becker served as the program's assistant and volunteer assistant coach and, previous to that, as the team’s marketing and promotions director. After serving as one of the key contributors on the mat for Minnesota's first two national titles in 2001 and 2002, Becker was on staff during the team's run to the 2007 National Championship. Becker was a part of the staff that helped guide the Gophers to back-to-back Big Ten titles in 2006 and 2007, as well as five National Duals championships. Minnesota has placed in the top-10 nationally 11 times since Becker has been on staff, including trophy finishes in 2012, 2013 and 2014 with Becker serving as assistant coach. The Gopher All-Americans just since Becker became an assistant coach in 2009 is a who’s who of collegiate wrestling, including: Chris Dardanes, Nick Dardanes, Roger Kish, Michael Kroells, Tony Nelson, Dylan Ness, Jayson Ness, Brett Pfarr, Tyler Safratowich, Zach Sanders, Scott Schiller, Kevin Steinhaus, Logan Storley, David Thorn, Mike Thorn, Cody Yohn, Sonny Yohn and Danny Zilverberg. In that same timeframe, Becker has coached Nelson, Steinhaus, Mike Thorn and both Ness brothers to Big Ten titles, as well as national championships for Nelson and Jayson Ness. Equally impressive to his coaching resume are his accomplishments when he wore the Gopher singlet as a four-time letterwinner from 2000 to 2003. Becker was an All-American all four seasons, winning an individual national title in 2002. He was a key contributor to the program’s first two national championships (2001, 2002). He also won two individual Big Ten titles (2002, 2003) and was part of three Big Ten championship teams (2001-03). He remains one of the most-accomplished wrestlers in program history, ranking among the program’s 16 best in career wins (126), career dual wins (60) and career pins (29). Prior to joining the Gophers, Becker was a three-time Minnesota state champion from Cambridge, Minn. He finished his high school career as the winningest high school wrestler in Minnesota history at that time, with 210 prep victories. Becker graduated from the University of Minnesota in May 2003, with a B.A. in an intercollegiate program consisting of educational psychology and youth studies. He currently resides in Roseville, Minn., with his wife Christa, daughter Brittlyn, and son Bo. Dustin Schlatter Assistant Coach/Clinician Dustin Schlatter is entering his second season as the Gophers’ assistant coach in 2017-18 after spending the previous six seasons as a volunteer assistant (2015-16) and as a graduate assistant (2010-2015). Schlatter came to Minnesota as a blue-chip recruit and immediately backed up those rankings by racking up a gaudy 42-1 record, claiming both the Big Ten and NCAA title at 149 pounds and the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award in the process. Schlatter was the first rookie in program history to win a national title. Schlatter repeated as the Big Ten champ in 2007, helping the Gophers capture their second straight conference title. Schlatter’s third-place performance at NCAAs that season contributed to Minnesota winning its third National Championship. On the season, Schlatter went 37-1. Schlatter, who graduated as a three-time All-American, was also twice named the team’s Fraser Dean Most Courageous Wrestler Award for battling injuries throughout his career. His .919 career winning percentage is the fourth-best in Gopher history, while his 114 wins (against just 10 defeats) is among the program’s top 25. His 65 match winning streak, which stretched for 16 months, is the second-longest ever at Minnesota. Starting with an appearance for Team USA at the World Championships during his redshirt season (2008-09), he has built an impressive resume wrestling freestyle at the national and international level. Most recently, Schlatter won the 70kg gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Championships. A native of Westerville, Ohio, Schlatter currently resides in Minneapolis. Zach Sanders Volunteer Assistant Coach/Clinician Zach Sanders joined the University of Minnesota wrestling staff as an administrative assistant following a successful career on the mat for the Gophers. The 2016-17 was his first as the team's volunteer assistant coach, but fifth on the program's staff. In 2012, Sanders became the seventh four-time All-American in Gopher history with a third-place finish in the 125-pound division at the NCAA Championships. He finished his career ranked sixth on the Gophers' all-time wins list with a record of 134-27-1. Sanders was ranked as high as No. 1 nationally during his senior season. He was named Team MVP for the second year in a row after going 32-4. Sanders took second at the Big Ten Championships, his best finish following two consecutive third-place showings. Sanders finished sixth at the NCAA Tournament as a freshman before finishing fifth his next two years. He was named to the Amateur Wrestling News All-Rookie Team and voted both Most Outstanding Freshman and Most Exciting Wrestler by his teammates in 2009. Sanders was also an Academic All-Big Ten honoree during his career. Following the end of his senior season, Sanders competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials in freestyle wrestling.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15982
__label__wiki	0.676732	0.676732	Refugees arriving in Scotland will get this front page greeting. Robbie Couch Immediately following the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris, refugees from Syria were thrown into the spotlight. And, in many ways, unfairly so. Photo by John Moore/Getty Images. Speculation began swirling that those involved in the Nov. 13, 2015, attacks had crossed into France amongst the wave of Syrian refugees escaping conflict. This line of thinking prompted harsh anti-refugee rhetoric across Western Europe. In the U.S., presidential hopefuls have said barring entry for refugees — even children under the age of 5 — is the only way to go. Dozens of U.S. governors are refusing to accept refugees into their states (although, it doesn't look like they'll be successful in doing so). A Scottish newspaper, however, is taking a much different, and more empathetic approach. And many people are applauding the outlet's message. The Nov. 17, 2015 edition of The National isn't shying away from its take on refugees on the day the first Syrians are set to arrive in Scotland: You're welcome here. In an editorial on the subject, the newspaper called out political "bigots" in Scotland who are attempting to "poison minds against the Syrian refugees." "They will not succeed in doing so," the outlet wrote. "Their blatant and cynical attempt to capitalize on a tragedy will disgust the vast majority of Scots, who understand that refugees from Syria are fleeing the very same terrorism of which our French neighbors were targets last weekend." The tweet with The National's front page has spread like wildfire, garnering more than 2,300 retweets in a matter of hours. As President Obama reminded us, it's vital we remember that refugees are those trying to escape the violence — not perpetuate it. During a nearly hour-long press conference at the G-20 summit in Turkey on Monday, Obama reiterated that many refugees are, in fact, the victims of terrorism — not terrorist sympathizers. "The people who are fleeing Syria are the most harmed by terrorism, the most vulnerable as a consequence of civil war and strife." Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images. In the wake of the Paris attacks, the Obama administration has remained steadfast in accepting 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S. in 2016 — a drastic increase from previous years. In his G-20 summit statements, the president also made sure to point out that radical extremists — not Muslims — were responsible for the attacks in France. It's vital to differentiate the two. "When I hear folks say, 'Maybe we should just admit the Christians, but not the Muslims,' when I hear political leaders suggesting that there would be a religious test for which person who's fleeing from a war-torn country is admitted, when some of those folks, themselves, come from families who benefited from protection when they were fleeing political persecution, that's shameful. That's not American. That's not who we are. We don't have religious tests to our compassion." Terrorism can be a scary and disorienting thing, and it can lead to irrational reactions to what's happening here and abroad. That's all the more reason why we should all keep The National's front page in mind and make sure to prioritize compassion over fear in the months ahead. After all, we're all in this together. refugees kindness scotland humanity the national syrian refugees compassion	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15983
__label__wiki	0.727617	0.727617	Anwar Khattak wins TSB Community Partner Award at the Pride of Birmingham Awards TSB Community Partner Award recognises the incredible work of Anwar Khattak who has helped hundreds of young people through the power of sport. Anwar Khattak, a 33-year-old legal advisor from Small Heath, who founded the Birmingham Youth Sports Academy, has been named the TSB Community Partner Award winner at this year’s Pride of Birmingham Awards, for supporting over 1,000 youngsters through football coaching, educational advice and mentoring. Anwar first started the voluntary organisation as a way of involving his nephews in sport and keeping them occupied and away from potential trouble. Within two months the number of young people participating had grown to 30 and today, over 150 boys from the age of eight to 18 take part in the Birmingham Youth Sports Academy. As a result of the Birmingham Youth Sports Academy’s support, many past members now have successful careers within sport. Dawn Megginson, Area Director for TSB West Midlands says: “The TSB Community Partner Award is all about celebrating the amazing work people do to help their communities thrive and Anwar is a shining example of someone doing just this. “Supporting young people not only on the pitch, but off the pitch too and helping them to reach their full potential is so important. “It’s set to be a fantastic evening and I can’t wait to celebrate all of the remarkable things happening right across Birmingham.” Paul Cole, Print Editor, Birmingham Mail comments: “The spirit of the Pride of Birmingham Awards is exemplified by the remarkable work that Anwar Khattak has done, and continues to do, within the community at a time when it is most needed. “His Birmingham Youth Sports Academy has helped more than 1,000 youngsters from Small Heath, Alum Rock and Sparkhill, not only by allowing them to enjoy sport but also through educational advice, mentoring, and helping with job-seeking. “The keynotes of our awards are courage, caring, compassion and community – and Anwar's award more than fits the bill. I look forward to meeting him on the night and to celebrating his success with family, friends and our many celebrity guests. http://www.tsb.co.uk/press-and-media/ TSB launched back onto high streets on 9 September 2013. Our five million customers appear to notice: TSB is Britain’s most recommended high street bank and was identified as one of the top five big companies to work for in 2018. For further information about TSB Bank plc, please visit our website www.tsb.co.uk.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15986
__label__cc	0.54022	0.45978	A Day in the Life… of Our Head of Network & Security! Home / A Day in the Life… of Our Head of Network & Security! TeamTP This week’s blog comes from the Network Nook, as we take a look at a day in the life of our Head of Network & Security, Adrian Portway! Adrian likes to kick off most days with a round of Kali Filipino martial arts and general fitness training in his garage. He is an associate instructor in JKD and Kali and a trainer in Combatives (aka self-defense). Adrian’s bucket list includes visiting Japan, the Philippines and San Francisco where he’d like to visit Bruce and Brandon Lee’s graves and have a chance to train with Taky Kimura. (One of Bruce’s original students and great friend as well as being a world-renowned Japanese American martial artist). He would also like to train with top level Kali instructors Dan Inosanto, Bruce Lee’s best-known student, and Doug Marcaida. Once Adrian finishes off his training, he starts his working day, by running checks on all of the different computers in the network, and the servers, to ensure that they’re in-sync. Adrian has been with Team TutorPro for about 2 years, originally from Coggeshall, and brings along 20 years of related experience. Adrian carries a significant responsibility of ensuring that every aspect of the TutorPro network is both well-protected from threats, but also to ensure it is optimized for the highest degree of functionality. Even when there doesn’t appear to be any irregularities that are negatively impacting the network, subtle performance analytics or peculiar patterns can often silently tell an administrator a different story. It’s Adrian’s responsibility to reveal those mysteries and see if any actions need to be taken. His role also includes product and network upgrades, and internal system rollouts. Adrian is also responsible for overseeing the setup and implementation of new Learning Management System (LMS) instances, for our Client Family. His 2019 business goal is to move our infrastructure to Microsoft Azure enabling more flexibility. Adrian is a true jack-of-all trades. When asked about his biggest personal achievement he said “Being awarded my instructor certification in Jeet Kune Do and Filipino martial art. I now teach a small group once a week.” His biggest professional accomplishment was being Technical Director of his own company, one of only a dozen or so at that time, that had BACS certified software outside of the national banks! Adrian’s hobbies include Martial arts, obviously, photography, music, DC & Marvel movies and he is a big fan of comic books. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Jo and daughter Zoe. Adrian appreciates the band width he is given in his role and enjoys that Claire Revell, our CEO, allows him a lot of scope to work outside the box and pursue different technical avenues to improve processes. Adrian was posed the question: What do you like the most about working here? He quickly exclaimed “The atmosphere here is brilliant! We all work well as a team, it’s a great working environment.” One more item on the bucket list for our terrific Head of Network & Security… he wants to make his own Kris sword (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris). Not only does he protect the TutorPro network, but he will be well armed in the event that a sword fight occurs! About the author: TeamTP	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15989
__label__wiki	0.964359	0.964359	1001 Nights features Shahrzad, a storyteller, in a Persian court with her sister Donyazad, King Shahryar, Prince Shahzaman and a playful monkey named Maymoon. Genre: Animerat, Kids, Komedi Skapare: Aly Jetha Längd: 11m min Keywords:aladdin arabian nights sinbad The Robonic Stooges 30m, 3m min The Robonic Stooges was a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series featuring the characters of The Three Stooges in new roles as clumsy crime-fighting bionic superheroes. It was developed by Norman… Virgin 1 Presents…. Virgin1 Presents…. is a music show consisting of 13 hour-long programmes which contain a mixture of music performance and artist interviews shot at venues across the UK. The show was… 新白髮魔女傳 The Bride with White Hair is a Chinese television series very loosely based on Liang Yusheng’s novel Baifa Monü Zhuan. Except for some characters’ names, the plot is almost completely… The Secret Service The Secret Service is a British children’s espionage television series, made by Century 21 for ITC Entertainment and broadcast on Associated Television, Granada Television & Southern Television in 1969. Created… Genre: Aktion & Äventyr, Animerat Goldie and Liza Together Geheimnisvolle Orte (Das Erste) Genre: Dokumentär Hanounight Show Mystery Brony Theater 4000 The series stars Evan Bernardi, Zack Wanamaker as they make a deal with Hasbro to leave their own blind commentary on movies and episodes of My Little Pony from the… 原來是美男 Fabulous Boys is a 2013 Taiwanese romantic comedy drama television series. It is a remake of the South Korean drama You’re Beautiful. The original version aired in 2009 and starred… Take Me Up to the Ball Game Take Me Up to the Ball Game is the sixth animated television special from Nelvana Limited, released in September 1980. The title is a play on the song title “Take… Bolek and Lolek are two Polish cartoon characters from the TV animated series by the same title. They are based on Władysław Nehrebecki’s sons, named Jan and Roman, and were… Hardy Bucks Hardy Bucks is an Irish mockumentary television programme. It started out as a series of largely improvised online webisodes directed and edited by Tordoff who had studied Media Production. A…	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15992
__label__cc	0.585046	0.414954	BE Blogs SMPTE 3-D conference provides roadmap for 3-D landscape At the recent engineering conference hosted by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) in New York City, a number of camera technologies for acquiring stereoscopic 3-D images, both established and future-forward, were presented ... TVTechnology At the recent engineering conference hosted by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) in New York City, a number of camera technologies for acquiring stereoscopic 3-D images, both established and future-forward, were presented to a highly attentive audience. For the engineers in attendance, eager to get a handle on the tidal wave of information now becoming available and to see innovation in its prototype phase, it provided a good look at the merging worldwide 3-D landscape and how science is helping to bring “comfortable” content to movie and TV screens around the world. The international strength of the SMPTE membership was in full view; the conference brought presenters from Russia, France, Spain and the United States to weigh in on the first day of the two-day meeting. In the area of image acquisition, the general consensus was that while the industry is currently struggling with large two-camera rigs that require lots of external processing, a single camera and single lens with internal dual signal processing was the preferred (although not yet practical) form factor for a high-quality device that can capture all types of 3-D shots. The conference covered topics including interocular distance (the space between a 3-D camera system's lenses, which in many systems try to mimic the human head); avoiding fatigue and the adverse symptoms caused by viewing 3-D content; stereo image acquisition using a ring or semicircle of both still and video cameras in a connected array; 3-D Flash LIDAR camera technology (heretofore used in manufacturing and elsewhere) that acquires data (range and intensity) of every point and object in the camera's field of view without scanning; and a scientific study into humans' sensitivity to monocular occlusions and the implications for stereo 3-D content creation. Panasonic gave a presentation on its new 3D-A1 camcorder, revealing that it made some compromises inside the camera (1/4in sensors and fixed lens distance) to make 3-D production easily accessible to a wider production community that might not have access to the expensive camera rigs (both beam-splitter and side-by-side versions) that have been used on most of the live 3-D broadcast produced thus far. “The idea is to provide a camera for people with less experience to get there and make some mistakes and learn the process and techniques of making good 3-D content,” said Michael Bergeron, strategic technical liaison for Panasonic Broadcast. The camera can converge images internally, avoiding expensive, albeit higher-quality, alternatives. Another company called Photon-X showed its new Photon-X technology used in military and homeland security applications, which uses a single camera and a modified focal plane array to record highly accurate 3-D geometry data in real time. The spatial phase imaging technology has been in the works for 10 years and produces high-resolution 3-D representations of live-action subjects on a uniform grid. The new focal plane system measures both the color and phase response of a scene. This allows it to be used in security applications to detect emotions in people's faces and display detail in extremely high quality. “Using highly accurate date metrics, we can tell not only if you smiled, but if your smile was a genuine one or not,” said Blair Barbour, founder and president of Photon-X, “based on the how your facial muscles move.” Later in the day, Paul Judkins, director, technical film projects and software architect with IMAX, explained how 2-D movies are made into 3-D. It was stated that the painstaking and time-intensive process costs about $50,000 to $100,00 per minute of film to convert. (“Superman Returns” in 2006 was its first 2-D-to-3-D film conversion project.) The company's' DMR technology was also discussed. The technology enhances a 35mm image for display in the 70mm format for large-screen display in specially equipped (two film or digital projectors side by side) IMAX theaters. The technology is also being considered for 3-D TV broadcasts to the home. Several different speakers referred to 2010 as the “Gold Rush” year for 3-D content creation and distribution round the world. The challenge is making all of the current prospecting pay off. SMPTE 3-D conference to feature the latest technical innovations Focusing on the creation, distribution, and viewing of 3-D content, the second annual International Conference on Stereoscopic 3-D for Media Entertainment presented by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), to be held June 21-22 ... SMPTE launches YouTube channel on 3-D issues The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) has launched an official YouTube channel with a series of 60-second clips on the scientific and research findings presented at its recent International Conference on Stereoscopic 3-D for ... SMPTE looking for technical presentations for upcoming 3-D conference The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) will hold its second International Conference on Stereoscopic 3-D for Entertainment and Media June 21-22 in New York City. Conference registration opens Feb. 15, and the SMPTE is now ... Thomson Lends Technical Expertise to SMPTE Australia 07 Conference The Australian chapter of the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) will host its bi-annual conference on July 17-20, 2007, at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Center, in Darling Harbour, Sydney. At the conference, Grass Valley ... Miranda provides 3-D solutions I almost want to tell you where the yearly Miranda Technologies press conference will be held, just because company CTO Michel Proulx is so entertaining and educating. I learn more about technology and solutions at his press conferences than all the ... SMPTE Opens Registration, New Web Site for Conference & Expo White Plains, NY, July 27, 2009 – Making it easier than ever to participate in one of the premier annual events in the media content and motion-imaging industries, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) today announced the ... Standardization for 3-D content delivery in the works Now that many have figured out how to make beautiful 3-D images, solutions to the numerous challenges of getting them to digital cinema and consumer home screens in the most efficient way are being discussed in earnest. The Society of Motion Picture ... Intel goes 3-D Thought not yet targeted at 3-D TV, Intel’s new 22nm transistor combines small size with a 3-D construction. Shown in a microscopic photo in Figure 1, the new transistor represents a fundamentally different construction technology for future ...	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15994
__label__wiki	0.829869	0.829869	DA welcomes judgment on cellphone jamming September 30, 2016 • Local, News • No Comments The DA says Parliament has the responsibility to protect South Africans’ right to information. The party has responded to the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal that the jamming of telecommunications signals during the 2015 State-of-the-Nation-Address, as well as the cutting of the live television feed, was both unconstitutional and unlawful. The ruling is in favour of groups including Sanef and the Right2Know campaign. They took the matter to court after calling it a violation of the public’s right to information. The DA’s John Steenhuizen says they welcome the judgment. “Obviously this is another blow for the presiding officers in Parliament who should be impartial and should be protecting and entrenching the constitution and upholding the institution of Parliament. Instead they have sacrificed this in the hopes of protecting President Jacob Zuma at all costs. The time for presiding officers protecting the executive and the president is well passed now. We need them to protect the institution of Parliament, the constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the people of the Republic.” Meanwhile, the ANC says it is now up to Parliament to decide how to proceed with broadcasting policies. The ANC Caucus spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says they never supported the jamming of signals in the House. Full Sanef Statement: The South African National Editors Forum welcomes the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal of ordering the censoring of broadcast of commotion in Parliament as unconstitutional. This is a victory for openness and transparency. Sanef, Primedia Broadcasting and other civil society organisations had appealed a decision of the Western Cape high court which had ruled that such censoring was constitutional. The matter followed the signal jamming of cellphones at the opening of Parliament in February 2015 and the failure of the Parliamentary broadcast feed to reflect the commotion that ensued later. The television feed provided by Parliament to national broadcasters only showed the face of the Speaker during the disorder Parliament said this was in line with its rules which stated that unruly behavior should not be shown. Sanef raised objections to these rules even before the State of The Nation address but our protests fell on deaf ears. Following the commotion in Parliament an urgent court application was lodged in Cape Town seeking firstly that the jamming of the cellphone signal be declared unlawful and unconstitutional; and secondly that the rules of Parliament that prohibited the full broadcast of proceedings, including commotions, was a violation of the right of the public to be fully informed of proceedings in the House. The Western Cape high court full bench heard the case and the majority declined our plea, with one judge dissenting. The matter was then taken on appeal to the SCA which gave its ruling today. The ruling by Appeals Court Judge CH Lewis states amongst others that: “ The rules and policy adopted by Parliament governing the broadcast of disorder in the Parliamentary Chamber violates the public’s right to open Parliament and are unconstitutional and unlawful. The disruption of the cellphone signal….was unlawful”. What this victory for transparency means is that henceforth if there is disorder in Parliament the feed provided to broadcasters by Parliament should reflect the full picture of what is happening and not focus on the face of the presiding officer. The ruling also means the state security apparatus can no longer jam signals at will in Parliament. All these mean that the ability of the media to fully inform the public on issues of public interest is enhanced and Sanef calls on Parliament to immediately implement the ruling. [Source: SABC]	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line15999
__label__wiki	0.686509	0.686509	Christian Catalysts Collection: VIPS - Jackie Pullinger - .MP4 Digital Download Jackie Pullinger comes from the Kensington section of London, England. She is probably best-known for her book, Crack in the Wall. She arrived in Hong Kong in 1966 and learned to love the "physically poor and morally poor" people she found there. She believes "wherever it is most dark must be the easiest place for the light to shine." Categories: Christian Catalyst Collection Poverty Genre: Interview Audience: Adults Jackie Pullinger comes from the Kensington section of London, England. She is probably best-known for her book, Crack in the Wall. She arrived in Hong Kong in 1966 and learned to love the "physically poor and morally poor" people she found there. She believes "wherever it is most dark must be the easiest place for the light to shine." Unafraid in the midst of addicts, pushers and gangsters, she says, "I always said I was there about Jesus. They accepted me in His name." In time, as she says, "We got proud. The power of the Spirit had brought people to Christ," but now there were fewer and fewer. Told that she was under a curse, she was freed after she was prayed for twenty-seven hours. Work resumed. "God was kind." Other places seek her aid, "When you're famous for working with the poor, the poor say: 'Come'."	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16001
__label__wiki	0.791963	0.791963	Availability Search for Luss VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins, all rights reserved. Luss The pretty conservation village of Luss is situated almost 10 miles south of Tarbet on the western shore of Loch Lomond. A settlement has stood on this site since medieval times although much of the current village dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, having been developed to house workers from nearby slate quarries. With its prim, identical sandstone and slate cottages garlanded in rambling roses, and its narrow sandy, pebbly strand, the village became the setting for the successful TV soap High Road which undoubtedly contributed to its popularity during the 1980s and 1990s. For anyone wanting to escape the crowds, the 19th century parish church offers a haven of peace and has a lovely ceiling made from Scots pine rafters and some beautiful Victorian stained-glass windows. Today Luss is a popular stopping-off point for visitors exploring the Loch Lomond area. At Rossdhu House, there is a championship golf course that stages the Barclays Scottish Open each year in July. Accommodation near Luss Things to do near Luss Overview of Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & The Forth Valley Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, all rights reserved. Luss Village courtesy of www.lochlomond-trossachs.org VisitScotland, All rights reserved, View from Luss over Loch Lomond towards Ben Lomond, wreathed in clouds, VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins, all rights reserved. The sandy beach at luss which is located on the west side of loch lomond. The loch Lomond hotel and lodges is visible beyond.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16002
__label__wiki	0.617639	0.617639	The Blacker The Berry Food The Voice Contact Us Home About The Voice Contact Us FacebookInstagram Celebrating the African-American Experience in the World of Food What is "The Blacker The Berry Food"? It’s many things. For me it’s a feeling, a real love thing. It’s gathering around a table with friends, foes, family members, and business partners to break bread, and share a love of food that crosses all socioeconomic barriers. It’s a people who took their food and made it a part of their culture and used it as a way to communicate, celebrate, and honor each other during good times and bad. Heather Watkins-Jones, Culinary Entrepreneur turned Academic is a wife, mother and professionally trained chef. A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education this native South Jerseyan has had the great pleasure of working for Gourmet Magazine (R.I.P.), Union Square Hospitality Group, Fishs Eddy, Scripps Networks, Sister 2 Sister, Essence, and Edible Jersey magazines. She has been honored for her work as food writer and is a noted recipe tester and developer having worked with best selling cookbook authors Nancie McDermott, Jenny Rosenstrach and Natalie McNeil. She has been featured as a lifestyle expert on national radio and television and when she is not sharing stories on this site she can be found working full-time in the ivory tower of Academia educating the next generation of health and wellness professionals.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16003
__label__wiki	0.990593	0.990593	Home News H&S pre-empts on 'contemporary Paris' debut H&S pre-empts on 'contemporary Paris' debut Hodder & Stoughton has pre-empted world rights in a debut novel These Dividing Walls by Fran Cooper, and one further novel.... Hodder & Stoughton has pre-empted world rights in a debut novel These Dividing Walls by Fran Cooper, and one further novel. Senior editor Emma Herdman bought the books from Lucy Morris at Curtis Brown in her first deal for Hodder. Herdman, previously of Curtis Brown, had represented Cooper before her move to Hodder. These Dividing Walls, due to be published in spring 2017, is described as a "contemporary Paris novel", set over a hot, politically troubled summer, as seen through the eyes of the various residents of an apartment block. The book’s various characters intertwine and play out metres from one another. But at the heart of the novel is the relationship between a young Englishman, Edward, who has fled to Paris in the throes of grief after losing his sister; and Frederique, a glamorous bohemian who has lived in the apartments for most of her life, after encountering a loss of her own. The book culminates as political tensions reach "a boiling point" and the summer comes to "a tragic, tumultuous end". Herdman said Cooper’s debut would offer the reader "a web of human stories against the backdrop of a Paris we don’t often read about, as observed by someone who lived there for three years". Cooper grew up in London before reading English at Cambridge and Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art. She spent three years in Paris writing a PhD about travelling eighteenth-century artists, and currently works in the curatorial department of a London museum. Fran Cooper Emma Herdman Lucy Morris Headline Review snaps up 'compulsive' Barkworth debut in pre-empt deal H&S pre-empts sci-fi debut, Crown triumphs in US auction Picador pre-empts Curtis Brown student Ladner's 'urban' debut Bodley Head pre-empts investigation into Britain's 'new politics' Wildfire pre-empts 'spellbinding' thriller from Locke	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16004
__label__cc	0.728145	0.271855	California’s vexing poverty puzzle leaves politicians scrambling for ideas The primary reason is California’s poverty is the high cost of living, particularly for housing. California’s vexing poverty puzzle leaves politicians scrambling for ideas The primary reason is California’s poverty is the high cost of living, particularly for housing. Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/opinion/2019/05/08/californias-poverty-problem-growing/1141989001/ Dan Walters, CalMatters Published 11:12 a.m. PT May 8, 2019 \| Updated 11:40 a.m. PT May 8, 2019 California, as we all should know by now, has the nation’s highest rate of poverty as measured by the Census Bureau’s supplemental — and most accurate — methodology. The primary reason is California’s horrendously high cost of living, particularly for housing, that overwhelms the relatively meager incomes of millions of California families. Even more troubling is a calculation by the Public Policy Institute of California, using similar methodology, that another 20 percent of Californians are living in near-poverty. Thus, about 40 percent of the state’s population, some 16 million of us, are in deep financial distress. Two other pertinent data points: A third of Californians are enrolled in Medi-Cal, the state-federal system of health care for the poor, and 60 percent of California’s K-12 students are deemed at risk of academic failure due to poverty, lack of English skills or both. Only a few million Californians receive welfare, so the vast majority of our poor are in working families, giving rise to another feature of California’s economic stratification – big gaps in incomes. Jonathan Lansner, an economics writer for the Orange County Register and its sister newspapers, plumbed that phenomenon by feeding 2018 federal data on wages and salaries into a spreadsheet. His findings, published last month, were that wages for those in the 75th income percentile “ran 72 percent greater than the median in California, a spread that topped all states ahead of No. 2 New York at 68.1 percent and No. 3 Virginia at 67.7 percent. And it was far above the 50-state median of 57 percent.” More: Long California political alliance of Democrats and police union erodes Will the one-percenters flee California's high taxes? Worried about the next election? Politicians setting the political rules changed the game. Furthermore, Lanser wrote, “this wage gap is rising, especially in California. A decade earlier, the 75th percentile job statewide paid 66 percent more than the median wage.” Lansner’s research underscored the irony of a deep blue state, whose politicians constantly express sympathy for the poor, having the widest income disparity in the nation, far more than those in more conservative states. The political response to California’s income gap has largely been confined to efforts to raise incomes of the poor through such gestures as raising the minimum wage and creating a state-level “earned income tax credit” that sends checks to low-income working families. But Lansner’s data indicate that the gap is still widening and another new report implies that raising the minimum wage may be backfiring by reducing job creation. The UC-Riverside’s Center for Economic Forecasting and Development studied recent increases in the minimum wage at the behest of the California Restaurant Association and concluded that it has markedly slowed job growth in that industry. “Data analysis suggests that while the restaurant industry in California has grown significantly as the minimum wage has increased, employment in the industry has grown more slowly than it would have without minimum wage hikes,” the report concluded. “The slower employment is nevertheless real for those workers who may have found a career in the industry. And when the next recession arrives, the higher real minimum wage could increase overall job losses within the economy and lead to a higher unemployment rate than would have been the case without the minimum wage increases.” Christopher Thornberg, the center’s director and author of the study, said the rapid pace of minimum wage increases “is creating certain negative consequences for smaller businesses and people who need the most help rising out of poverty.” That captures the dilemma of California’s persistent poverty and demonstrates the unintended consequences of trying to reduce it by political decree, rather than by encouraging job creation and work-oriented education and reducing housing costs. Dan Walters is a columnist for CalMatters, where this column first appeared. 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__label__wiki	0.949789	0.949789	Progressive Group Goes After Nadler... but Not Impeachment An ad campaign is being crafted to remind the Judiciary chairman that not all of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s past documents have been released. Gideon Resnick Political Reporter Updated 06.06.19 10:55AM ET / Published 06.06.19 5:18AM ET As House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) contends with a growing push among his fellow Democrats to move toward impeachment proceedings against President Trump, he finds himself receiving incoming on another front. A leading progressive group is demanding that the congressman get moving on unearthing Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s past positions on abortion. In April, Demand Justice, a progressive organization focused on the nation’s judiciary, sent a letter to Nadler along with a host of other groups, asking him to request documents from the National Archives that could reveal prior stances Kavanaugh had taken on the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling while he was serving in the George W. Bush administration. Now, in order to bring further pressure on Nadler, Demand Justice is planning to launch digital ads in Manhattan directed at the congressman, which will focus on seeking those Kavanaugh documents. According to Demand Justice executive director Brian Fallon, they haven’t gone live yet and details are still in the works, but the ads could be pegged to the anniversary of Kavanaugh’s nomination on July 9. The ad campaign is coming in the wake of a number of states around the country passing draconian abortion laws restricting abortion access and setting up potential legal challenges to Roe—challenges designed to make their way to the Supreme Court. That timeframe has put additional pressure on progressive groups to try and illuminate Kavanaugh’s full record on the matter, in hopes of potentially applying some political pressure before a case makes it to his chamber. Democrats had attempted to do this during Kavanaugh’s confirmation battle itself. In August of 2018, the National Archives denied a request from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for non-public records from Kavanaugh’s tenure as staff secretary in the Bush administration, citing a legal opinion from the Justice Department that these sorts of requests could only emanate from committee chairmen. A lawyer for former President Bush released 42,000 pages of documents related to Kavanaugh’s tenure in that White House just before the hearings on Kavanaugh’s nomination were set to begin. During his hearings, Kavanaugh did not disclose his personal view but said: “I understand the importance of the precedent set forth in Roe v. Wade. It has been reaffirmed many times over the past 45 years.” But what was in the public record suggested that his position on Roe being settled law wasn’t firmly held. The New York Times reported in early September that he had written in a 2003 email: “I am not sure that all legal scholars refer to Roe as the settled law of the land.” A recent poll conducted on behalf of the liberal group Take Back The Courts suggests that Democrats would be on solid ground in aggressively pursuing the Kavanaugh documents. According to the poll, which was shared with The Daily Beast, 58 percent of respondents said “yes” when asked if the National Archives should release the remainder of its documents pertaining to Kavanaugh, while 27 percent said “no” and 15 percent said “not sure.” The survey was conducted from May 31-June 3 with YouGov’s online panel and included 1,057 U.S. voters weighted to be representative of the population of voters by age, race/ethnicity, sex, education, U.S. Census region, and 2016 vote choice. Additionally, when respondents were asked if Kavanaugh should be impeached if those documents revealed that he had perjured himself during his confirmation process. The survey showed that 58 percent said “yes,” 23 percent said “no,” and 19 percent said “not sure.” “Trump isn’t the only predator that Speaker Pelosi is refusing to impeach,” Sean McElwee, director of research and polling with the group, told The Daily Beast. “It’s time for Democrats to perform their basic oversight duties and review documents from Kavanaugh’s time in the Bush White House. The nation deserves to know whether Justice Kavanaugh perjured himself during his confirmation hearings.” @GideonResnickgideon.resnick@thedailybeast.com	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16007
__label__cc	0.651963	0.348037	The Dodo Archive 5 Countries with Interesting National Animals By Frontier Gap Scotland having the unicorn – yes, the unicorn - as its national animal is quite extraordinary and dates back to the 12th century when it was in the Celtic mythology, but did you know it is not the only country with an interesting national animal? Democratic Republic of Congo – Okapi pixabay \| lailajuliana It looks like a cross between a zebra and a donkey, but the Okapi is the closest relative to a giraffe and is so rare it was believed to be a mythical creature. It wasn't until 2008 that the first picture of an Okapi was captured in the wild. Sadly, it is almost becoming a myth again; with less than 10,000 of them left in the wild, it is now an endangered species. It's natural habitat is the rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which made it its national animal and protected by law. Panama - Harpy Eagle flickr \| Andy Rogers Panama's national bird is near threatened and only found in Central America. Sloths and monkeys especially know the Harpy Eagle. It is one of the most powerful birds of prey and snatches them up in a second. Imagine an eagle with talons the size of bear claws and able to carry up to 10 kilos (1.5 stone). It's only predators are humans and it's because of the decline of the forests that it is almost endangered; it needs about 40 square miles for its habitat. Australia – Red Kangaroo and Emu The Red Kangaroo and the Emu are of course native to Australia, but so are koalas, echidnas, dingoes, platypus, wallabies, wombats and many birds – so why are just those two on the coat of arms? It is about a very specific particularity; they cannot go backwards. The kangaroo can only hop forwards and the emu does not have the physical disposition to go backwards. Australians have decided to use this as the animals to represent their country: moving forward, developing and improving – not going back. Israel – Hoopoe bird pixabay \| Schanna How to recognise a Hoopoe in the wild? It's easy, you already know its song – hoopoe. You may even have seen one, they migrate to Britain, although they don't nest here. And they travel a lot; there have been sightings as high up as Mount Everest! The hoopoe is easy to spot with a mane like a lion and zebra-striped wings. Papua New Guinea – Dugong flickr \| Ruth Hartnup When you see the Dugong, you will remember it. It does not resemble any other animal in the see and is only found in the Red Sea, Japan, the Philippines, East Africa, and Australia. They can live for over 70 years and grow to almost twice the size of an adult, weighing up to 2000lbs. To sustain that weight, it eats 88lbs of sea grass a day! And their lungs run along their backs to help them float. If you want to help conserve wildlife, you can check out some of the Wildlife Conservation Projects we run here at Frontier. By Claire Herbaux	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16008
__label__wiki	0.990748	0.990748	Catherine Shepherd Biography Catherine Shepherd is a British actress, screenwriter, and director. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, and achievements. Birthday: September 16, 1975 Famous: Actresses Directors Sun Sign: Virgo Born in: Hammersmith, London father: Jack Shepherd City: London, England education: James Allen's Girls' School Catherine Shepherd is a British actor, screenwriter, and director. An honorary ballet senior, the multitalented personality has showcased her skills in several TV, radio, and theater projects. Catherine has also worked in a number of films. She began her career as an “extra” in a film but slowly gained prominence in the British TV circuit. She has not only starred in TV series but has also contributed as a writer for a few projects such as 'Dog Face.' Catherine has been credited both as a performer and a writer in several radio productions. She has displayed her prolific writing and acting skills in theater and has also directed a few plays for 'Edinburgh Fringe.' Catherine is best known for her portrayal of ‘Sally’ in 'Sally4Ever.' She has directed a short and has written a few feature films. Catherine's most prominent film credit is 'Paddington' and its sequel. She has lent her voice to a thriller audiobook. Catherine is married to three-time 'Grammy' award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Brandi Carlile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57UC9FT5lk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6u3tiAF_vE British Women Virgo Actresses Catherine Shepherd Catherine was born on September 16, 1975, in Hammersmith, London, England, to actor Jack Shepherd. She is an honorary ballet senior from 'James Allen's Girls' School.' British Actresses British Directors Female Film Directors Catherine began her acting career as an “extra” in the 1996 comedy short 'Mirror, Mirror...' In 2000, she appeared as ‘Sue’ in the British sitcom 'Time Gentlemen Please' and had a brief role (as ‘Colette’) in the 'ITV' drama 'London's Burning.' Around the same time, Catherine began her stint in the radio circuit. Catherine performed as ‘Daisy’ in the comedy 'Think the Unthinkable' and then appeared in the themed audience sketch show 'Concrete Cow,' both aired on 'BBC Radio 4.' Catherine also co-wrote the script of the latter and the 'BBC Radio 4' show 'Afternoon Play: Cats and Monkeys.' Her other radio credits as a performer include shows such as 'Safety Catch,' 'Listen Against,' 'Miranda Hart's Joke Shop,' 'Brian Gulliver's Travels,' 'Giles Wemmbley-Hogg Goes Off,' 'The Simon Day Show,' and 'Kevin Eldon Will See You Now,' all produced by 'BBC Radio 4.' In 2003, Catherine was seen as ‘Charlotte Lewis’ in the 'BBC One' series 'Servants.' She was cast as ‘April’ in the 'Channel 4' sitcom 'Peep Show.' She first appeared in a 2004 episode of the British sitcom and later reprised the role in four episodes in 2015. Catherine had a brief role in the 2007 British comedy film 'Magicians.' From 2007 to 2012, she played various characters in the British sketch comedy 'Ruddy Hell! It's Harry & Paul' (also 'Harry & Paul'). She was featured in various roles in two British sketch comedy series: 'E4’s 'Dog Face' and ‘BBC Two’s 'The Peter Serafinowicz Show.' She also appeared in an episode of the 'BBC Two’ science-fiction sitcom 'Hyperdrive.' In the subsequent years, Catherine appeared in the British TV series 'Trexx and Flipside' (as ‘Miss Olsen’), 'Lead Balloon' (as ‘Sandra’), 'No Signal,' and 'Comedy Lab' (as ‘Maya’). She also worked in the 2010 comedy TV movie 'D.O.A' (as ‘Lucy Carrington’). Catherine wrote and directed the 2011 comedy short 'See Me.' That year, she starred opposite Rob Jarvis in the comedy short 'One Man.' In 2012, Catherine essayed the role of ‘Head Chef Celestine’ in the British–American black comedy series 'The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret.' She then appeared as ‘Sarah’ in the ‘Sky Living' comedy series 'Gates.' In 2014, Catherine relived her characters from 'Harry & Paul' in 'Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s.' The TV movie marked the 50th anniversary of the 'BBC Two' series. The same year, Catherine was seen on the big screen after years. She starred in the 2014 live-action animated comedy 'Paddington.' Catherine played a mother in its sequel, 'Paddington 2,' released in 2017. In 2015, a formal announcement stated that Gemma Arterton had been roped in for Catherine’s directorial debut feature, 'Like a Virgin.' It was produced by Kate Ogborn. Catherine collaborated with the 'British Film Institute' for the project. She played the character ‘Julie’ in the 2016 TV film 'The Comic Strip Presents Redtop.' In 2018, Catherine got the most significant role of her career. She was cast as ‘Sally,’ the titular role in the British comedy series 'Sally4Ever,' alongside Julia Davis and Alex Macqueen. In addition to TV, radio, and films, Catherine has been active in the theater circuit as well. She has co-written and directed a few plays such as 'Overtired and Showing Off,' 'Dance with Me (Be Mine),' and 'Friends and Family' (also credited as a performer). Her other theater credits include 'The Edinburgh Comedy Revue' (co-writer), 'C'est Magique' (co-writer), and 'Mapping the city' (performer). The play 'Your Whole Life,’ co-written by Catherine and performed at the 'Traverse Theatre,' won a 'Sunday Lizard' award. British Women Directors British Film & Theater Personalities British Female Film & Theater Personalities Virgo Women See the events in life of Catherine Shepherd in Chronological Order Catherine Shepherd Bio As PDF - Catherine Shepherd Biography - https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/catherine-shepherd-44146.php (British, American) (Spanish, British) 20th Century \| 21st Century \| Celebrity Names With Letter C \| 20th Century Directors \| 21st Century Actresses \| 21st Century Directors \| 20th Century Actresses \| Actresses Names With Letter C \| Female Celebrity Names With Letter C \| 20th Century British Actresses \| 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities \| 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities \| 20th Century British Film & Theater Personalities \| 21st Century British Film & Theater Personalities	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16009
__label__wiki	0.98742	0.98742	Mercury picks dark horses and rising stars · Judges overlook big sellers Duffy and Coldplay · Albums 'still thriving' despite digital downloads Owen Gibson, media correspondent @owen_g Tue 22 Jul 2008 19.01 EDT First published on Tue 22 Jul 2008 19.01 EDT It is the music prize that purports to reward quality over quantity. This year the Nationwide Mercury prize judges aimed to prove it by overlooking huge sellers from Duffy and Coldplay in favour of an eclectic mix of homegrown talent they said confirmed the enduring strength of the album in the digital age. Duffy, who has recorded the biggest selling single and album so far this year, saw her debut Rockferry passed over while Brit school graduate Adele, singer and rapper Estelle and Laura Marling, a feted 18- year-old singer-songwriter from Reading, all made the list of 12 nominations. Coldplay, whose Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends has topped the charts in 36 countries, did not make the list. But Elbow and British Sea Power, two indie guitar bands who have sold less well but whose most recent albums were rapturously received by critics, did. More familiar names that made the list included Robert Plant, the former Led Zeppelin singer nominated for his collaboration with Alison Krauss, and Radiohead, who have been nominated several times but have never won, for In Rainbows. The Radiohead release, which garnered acres of column inches for its mould-breaking "pay what you like" download release, was immediately installed as the favourite by bookmakers - not necessarily a good sign if previous years are any guide. Alex Turner, the 22-year-old Arctic Monkeys frontman, was nominated for an unprecedented third year in a row. His band won in 2006 for their debut album. This year, his number one album with side project the Last Shadow Puppets was hailed by judges for its "dramatic vignettes of modern love". The prize often comes under fire for picking a winner that is either obtuse or too obvious, but never fails to spark debate. Those nominated, particularly the smaller acts, tend to benefit from a boost in sales and exposure. For winners such as the Klaxons last year, Antony and the Johnsons in 2005 and Dizzee Rascal in 2003 the Mercury prize has been credited with bringing niche tastes to a wider audience. They tend to sell consistently for years to come. "Mercury nominations carry considerable cachet. In a fractured media age, when standing out from the crowd is difficult, a nomination can help a great record attract enough attention to become a modern classic, rather than a buried treasure," said BPI chairman Tony Wadsworth. One act who could benefit are Portico Quartet. They were discovered by jazz club and label Vertigo after regularly busking, and are credited with bringing modern jazz to a younger audience. Among the other dark horses this year are Burial, an anonymous dubstep artist whose fragments of other worldly beats were described by the judges as "restless, alarming and alluring", and Neon Neon, a concept album based on the life of car mogul John DeLorean put together by Super Furry Animals singer Gruff Rhys. Simon Frith, chair of the judges, said yesterday that the strength and depth of British music was demonstrated by the fact they could have easily added a further dozen artists to the list. It confirmed that the album had continued to thrive, he said, despite widespread predictions that download culture would kill it off. Frith said the winner, announced on September 9, had to have "the aural equivalent of personality" and "define the time". He added: "It's a slightly mystical thing. Usually there are some albums on the list that you know will be among the contenders, but it's much harder to tell this year. No one style has been dominant." Adele 19 British Sea Power Do You Like Rock Music? Burial Untrue Elbow The Seldom Seen Kid Estelle Shine Laura Marling Alas I Cannot Swim Neon Neon Stainless Style Portico Quartet Knee-Deep in the North Sea Rachel Unthank & The Winterset The Bairns Radiohead In Rainbows Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Raising Sand The Last Shadow Puppets The Age of the Understatement Mercury prize	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16010
__label__wiki	0.955377	0.955377	TV drama brings back memories of Ossie IN the world of fashion the name Ossie Clark looms large. This quintessentially English fashion designer was one of the biggest names in the Swinging Sixties. He was one of those young, talented artists who burst into the public consciousness once the Beatles had opened the way for everyone. So, when you think of people like photographer David Bailey, artist David Hockney, actor Terence Stamp, dress designer Mary Quant, you should also think of Ossie Clark. It has often been said that he was Britain’s answer to Yves Saint Laurent. I was prompted to write this column while watching an episode of Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling, the BBC’s new detective drama based on J K Rowling’s novels written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Private investigator Cormoran Strike flicks through a coffee table book about fashion and finds a picture of his mother wearing an Ossie Clark dress. Ossie was born in Liverpool, although he spent some of his childhood in Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire (hence the nickname Ossie) as an evacuee. His story – like those of many Sixties legends – was a rollercoaster ride and ended tragically 21 years ago. Ossie was born Raymond Clark on June 9, 1942 in Liverpool. His parents were Samuel and Anne Clark. Ossie had five siblings, Gladys, Kay, Beryl, Sammy and John. As a child he was a particularly adept singer and won awards while in the choir at St Oswald’s Church, Winwick. He was a pupil at Beamont Technical School before going on to study at the Regional College of Art in Manchester. It was here he met his wife Celia Birtwell. His friend, David Hockney, famously painted the pair, along with their cat, in Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, now regarded as one of Hockney’s greatest paintings. Ossie studied at the Royal College of Art after which a double-page feature in Vogue magazine brought him to the attention of the fashion world. During the 60s, Ossie worked closely with the Rolling Stones, while The Beatles were regulars at his shows, and George Harrison’s wife Pattie Boyd was a regular modeller. By the late 70s (when punk exploded) and the 1980s, Ossie’s work was falling out of favour and he experienced difficult times that must have been hard after the flamboyance and success of the 60s. Ossie came out at around this time and, tragically, it was a gay lover who stabbed him to death in his council flat in London on August 6, 1996. Warrington Museum held the first major retrospective of his work in 1999 and 2000. I would love to hear from anyone who has memories or stories to tell of Ossie Clark. Time to say goodbye from me The dark truth behind a romantic tale How Ossie evoked memories of the past From Warrington to Hollywood The Hollywood star who never forgot his roots From Walsh to Burgess - town links to literary giants My love for Robert Westall Book a date in the calendar for town literary giant	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16015
__label__wiki	0.981068	0.981068	Trump accuses social media companies of ‘terrible bias’ at White House summit decried by critics By Tony Romm President Trump assailed Facebook, Google and Twitter on Thursday — accusing them of exhibiting “terrible bias” and silencing his supporters — at a White House “Social Media Summit” that critics chastised for giving a prominent stage to some of the Internet’s most controversial, incendiary voices. For Trump, the conference represented his highest-profile broadside against Silicon Valley after months of accusations that tech giants censor conservative users and websites. With it, the president also rallied his widely followed online allies — whom he described as “journalists and influencers” and who together can reach roughly half a billion people — entering the 2020 presidential election. “Some of you are extraordinary. The crap you think of is unbelievable,” Trump said. Trump delivered his diatribe against Facebook, Google and Twitter — charges of political bias that all three companies long have denied — at an event at the White House featuring Republican lawmakers, GOP campaign strategists and social media meme-makers, a move that led some critics to express dismay that the president aimed to use the policy summit as a reelection push. But Democratic lawmakers and watchdog groups said they were most alarmed that Trump had invited supporters who have a history of targeting the president’s political opponents with inflammatory tweets, misleading videos and hard-to-debunk conspiracy theories. At one point, the president praised James O’Keefe, the founder of Project Veritas, which has released widely criticized, highly edited videos of his subjects. “Somebody said he’s controversial,” Trump said. “He’s truthful.” In response, critics fretted that Trump had essentially endorsed such controversial tactics in the early days of the 2020 presidential race. “This has the appearance not of a social media summit but a political rally and call for the right,” said Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.). “The fact that some of the most extreme voices on social media are coming to the White House, and they get a forum to complain about how often they’re retweeted, and that the actual platform companies aren’t even invited, smacks of the absurd.” The Southern Poverty Law Center charged that the president is “essentially conducting a hate summit at the White House,” said Heidi Beirich, the director of the group’s work to track online extremism. Facebook, Google and Twitter each declined to comment. For a portion of the summit, Twitter appeared to be down, an outage the company said it was investigating. Outside the gathering, Trump’s aides appeared to line the hallways with poster boards calling attention to the tech industry’s alleged tactics for suppressing conservatives’ speech — along with at least one tweet from Trump calling himself “the best” at using the service. Trump also threatened additional scrutiny to come, promising to bring big tech companies to Washington for an upcoming meeting while directing federal agencies to explore “all regulatory and legislative solutions to protect free speech.” During a later, private portion of the summit, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said she and her fellow Republicans are launching a special task force to probe big tech, with an early focus on issues including privacy. “I’m hearing from so many people who are saying we need to put some guardrails in place,” she said. “And this is not an industry in its infancy.” President Trump in the Rose Garden in early May. (Al Drago/Bloomberg News) [White House escalates war against Facebook, Google and Twitter with a campaign asking users to share stories of censorship] Trump has skewered Facebook, Google and Twitter for months on allegations that they are biased against conservatives, even accusing them of trying to rig the election. In March, for example, he said the companies had engaged in “collusion” and worked in opposition to a “certain group of people that happen to be in power, that happen to have won the election.” Repeatedly, the president also has threatened to investigate or regulate Facebook, Google and Twitter, sparking hearings and similar calls for tough new laws among Republicans on Capitol Hill. Trump has not provided evidence for his allegations that the tech companies seek to undermine Republicans or U.S. elections, and some of the examples he has cited to illustrate industry bias have been debunked. For instance, the president has accused Twitter of tampering with his follower count, a charge he repeated Thursday. The company long has said that users with large followings often experience fluctuations as it removes spam. “A lot of bad things are happening,” he said. [Trump met with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey — and complained about his follower count] Trump’s attacks often have come in response to efforts by Facebook, Google and Twitter to remove hate speech, threats of violence and other troubling content from their platforms. These tech giants have been under pressure to address a litany of online ills, including the rise of disinformation, three years after Russian agents spread falsehoods on social media during the 2016 election. But Trump and his close allies have decried some of social media’s content-moderation policies as censorship, putting those companies in a political bind. “This is largely, I think, a political event,” said Michael Beckerman, the president of the Internet Association, a Washington-based trade group that represents Facebook, Google and other tech giants. He said there is “no conservative bias on our platforms.” Some of the conservatives that Trump consulted Thursday have adopted controversial tactics on social media and even have been disciplined by Facebook, Google or Twitter for running afoul of their rules. That includes O’Keefe and Project Veritas, whose secretly recorded video of Google drew Trump’s praise Thursday. “Project Veritas can be synergistic with the Trump administration to pull back the curtain surrounding Big Tech,” O’Keefe said in a statement online after receiving the invitation. Other attendees included Ali Alexander, who sent the initial inflammatory tweet questioning whether Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.), a Democratic presidential candidate, is actually an “American black,” and Jim Hoft, the Gateway Pundit founder who has long been faulted for spreading conspiracy theories online. “After the 2016 election Google, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon (in advertising) decided the best way to prevent another Trump win was to silence conservative voices in America,” according to a statement from the Gateway Pundit site. “The tech giants in two years did more to destroy Freedom of Speech than at any other time in US history.” Initially, the White House had invited Ben Garrison, whose cartoons long have provoked the ire of groups including the Anti-Defamation League and Southern Poverty Law Center for including hateful imagery, including anti-Semitism. But the White House this week appeared to rescind its invitation, Garrison tweeted in a statement Wednesday, out of concern his presence would be a “media distraction from the president’s message.” Trump also invited lawmakers such as Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) who have accused Twitter of limiting the reach of their tweets. They were joined by organizations such as the Media Research Center, a conservative group that has called for the breakup of big tech companies, and PragerU, which produces right-leaning videos that it says Google has censored — a matter the two sides are battling in court. In an early-morning series of tweets, Trump said that the focus of the conversation would be “the tremendous dishonesty, bias, discrimination and suppression practiced by certain companies,” though he did not mention any by name. “We will not let them get away with it much longer,” he added. Trump also appeared to suggest social media sites “would be driven out of business” once he leaves office in six years — or more, acknowledging he had made a joke about exceeding presidential term limits. Some lawmakers bristled at the summit, saying that the Trump administration had missed an opportunity to explore real challenges facing social media ahead of the 2020 election, amid heightened fears about the spread of hate speech and even harder-to-detect viral falsehoods. “It’s not surprising that one of the loudest disseminators of misinformation is inviting known extremists and conspiracy theory peddlers to the White House social media summit,” tweeted Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), who leads the House’s top tech committee. “It’s a shame President Trump would prefer to fan the same fires of online social discord that Russia sparked in the 2016 election rather than bring real experts together to address the issue of content moderation in a thoughtful and rational manner.”	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16016
__label__wiki	0.995875	0.995875	Holbrooke won't testify in open court By - The Washington Times - Thursday, June 13, 2002 From combined dispatches The United States is refusing to permit Richard C. Holbrooke, former ambassador to the United Nations, to testify in open court before an international tribunal prosecuting former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, a State Department official said yesterday. The official said Washington was demanding Mr. Holbrooke, the architect of the Dayton peace accords that ended Yugoslavia's wars of secession, and other former U.S. officials testify in a closed session before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia or not at all. "They either won't testify or they will have to testify under these rules," the State Department official told Agence France-Presse on the condition of anonymity. The official said the U.S. condition has been set to protect intelligence assets. The Financial Times said the U.S. position also was based on fears that Mr. Holbrooke's appearance in open court would set a precedent for senior officials testifying before international courts like the coming International Criminal Court, which Washington ardently opposes. The State Department official declined to discuss that aspect of the U.S. position. The International Criminal Court officially opens July 1. The Financial Times also reported that negotiations over the testimony of Mr. Holbrooke and others had grown so difficult that the chief U.N. war crimes prosecutor, Carla Del Ponte, was considering not even calling him to the stand. In The Hague, Mrs. Del Ponte's spokeswoman Florence Hartmann declined to comment on the report. "These are confidential matters," she said. The official said secret negotiations over the testimony had been going on for some time under a so-called "silence procedure" a way to keep discussions private under a temporary gag rule. The silence procedure expired on Tuesday, the official said. If the prosecutors fail to call Mr. Holbrooke as a witness, Mr. Milosevic himself could call him as a defense witness meaning his testimony would be shaped far more by the accused, who is defending himself. Meanwhile at the war crimes trial yesterday, Mr. Milosevic challenged the testimony of an American ambassador, reaching back to the Iran-Contra scandal of the late 1980s in an attempt to discredit the U.S. envoy. Mr. Milosevic cross-examined William Walker, the former U.S. head of a Kosovo peacekeeping mission, about his testimony that he saw piles of bodies at Racak, a massacre that focused world attention on atrocities by Serbian forces. As head of the mission for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in the late 1990s, Mr. Walker was charged with monitoring human rights abuses. Before joining the OSCE, Mr. Walker dealt with Central American issues at the State Department from 1985 to 1988 and later served as ambassador to El Salvador from 1988 to 1992.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16017
__label__wiki	0.559347	0.559347	Study finds bid to cut Medicare costs failed By - The Washington Times - Wednesday, February 11, 2009 An ambitious effort to cut costs and keep aging, sick Medicare patients out of the hospital mostly didn’t work, a government-contracted study found. The disappointing results show how tough it is to manage older patients with chronic diseases, who often take multiple prescriptions, see many doctors and sometimes get conflicting medical advice. The study showed just how difficult it is to change the habits of older patients and their sometimes inflexible doctors. And it points up the challenges the Obama administration will face in trying to reform health care for an aging nation. Most of the patients had serious, but common, age-related illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and lung disease. Programs were set up at 15 centers across the country. Only two cut the number of times these patients were hospitalized, and those are still in operation. None saved Medicare any money. The authors of the study called the results “underwhelming.” An editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association, where the study appears Wednesday, used the term “sobering.” “The only way you can really do it is by changing patients’ behavior and by changing physicians’ behavior, and both things are really hard to do,” said study author Randall Brown, a researcher at Mathematica Policy Research Inc., in Princeton, N.J., which was hired to evaluate the programs. Often, these patients need to stop smoking, or lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier foods, a challenge even for generally healthy people. Those changes are especially tough for sick, older patients who often are set in their ways. “The same thing with physicians,” Mr. Brown said. “A lot of them feel like they know how to take care of patients, so why do they need a nurse calling up and asking them why the patient isn’t on some certain medication?” Many patients in the study had more than one chronic disease, a common Medicare scenario. In 2002 alone, half of Medicare patients had been treated for five or more ailments, and they accounted for 75 percent of Medicare spending, the study authors noted. Seeking ways to reduce those costs and improve care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services selected 15 proposals for test-site programs in 2002. The sites developed their own programs, enrolling a total of 18,309 fee-for-service Medicare patients through 2006. About half of the patients got the usual care. The others got more intensive, coordinated care. That often involved nurses who acted as go-betweens, helping doctors give patients clear, appropriate advice; counseling patients on changing bad habits and recognizing worrisome symptoms. The nurses were available on a regular basis by phone or in person to answer patients’ questions. Jim Reid, a 74-year-old retired Pennsylvania welder, was among study patients who got coordinated care. When he enrolled in 2002 in a test program run by Health Quality Partners, a nonprofit group in Doylestown, Pa., he was obese, had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and pre-diabetes. But Mr. Reid was a rare success story. He actually took the advice offered in group sessions run by nurses. He learned how to read food labels and avoid salty, calorie-laden foods. He also started exercising, walking with a pedometer and building up to a few miles daily. Now, he breakfasts on oatmeal or vegetable omelets instead of coffee and doughnuts. He’s lost almost 60 pounds. His blood pressure and cholesterol have greatly improved and his pre-diabetes is gone. Sticking with the program “is hard,” he acknowledged. “As you get older, you don’t want to do it.” But he said it has “put an extra 10 years in my life.” Mr. Reid credits his success to the personal attention of a nurse coordinator. “I have to have somebody to own up to,” he said.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16018
__label__cc	0.639036	0.360964	Tim F. Watson, Sr. Tim F. Watson, Jr. Todd C. Watson Benjamin Knuckles Karen Cathey Family Law, Divorce and Child Custody Personal Injury and Civil Litigation Business Law and Contracts Real Estate and Property Transactions The Law Offices of Watson and Watson Serving Arkansas for over 45 years Google Plus Avvo Home » Attorneys & Staff Every member of the Watson & Watson team grew up in Newport. We are honored to represent our Jackson County neighbors. Tim Watson, Sr. is a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and has been practicing law in his hometown of Newport, Arkansas for over 45 years. Over the years he has practiced in a wide variety of fields, including criminal, family, personal injury, wills and estates, contracts, real estate transactions, and business litigation. In 2017, Tim F. Watson, Sr. was asked to serve as Circuit Judge for the 3rd Judicial District, to fill out the term of a Circuit Judge who retired early. Tim Sr. finished that term in December 2018, and is back practicing law at Watson & Watson. He is available to take new clients. Tim Watson, Jr. is a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and has been practicing in Arkansas for over eight years. Tim handles family, criminal, and civil disputes of all kinds, and is also the city attorney for the City of Augusta. He specializes in real estate and construction litigation, and splits his time between the Newport and Fayetteville offices of Watson & Watson. Tim is also licensed in California. Todd C. Watson is a graduate of the George Washington University Law School, in Washington DC, and is licensed to practice law in Arkansas and Tennessee. He is currently on leave, serving as a Judge Advocate with the US Army. Benjamin Knuckles is a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. He was licensed to practice law in 2018, and he focuses on criminal defense, divorce and custody litigation, adoptions, guardianships, wrongful termination, and social security disability. Karen Cathey is a graduate of Arkansas State University. She has 22 years of experience working as a legal assistant in her hometown of Newport, Arkansas. Newport Office Newport, AR 72112 Email: timwatsonjrlaw@yahoo.com Little Rock Office Fayetteville Office 3729 N. Crossover Ste #111 I would highly recommend Tim Watson as your attorney. I had to hire Tim for a criminal case. His fees were reasonable. His professionalism was subperb! During trial he was very courteous to the Judge, Prosecutor, Jurors, and all the witness’. When it came to courtroom dynamics; Tim was on point. He was very familiar… - Steven Williams (5 star review) Watson & Watson, Attorneys at Law provides experienced legal guidance and representation in the areas of family law, personal injury, civil litigation, criminal defense, business law and contracts, wills and estates, and real estate law. Located in Newport, the firm serves clients throughout Northern and Central Arkansas. © 2019 The Law Offices of Watson and Watson Powered by Avvo	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16020
__label__wiki	0.579778	0.579778	A pragmatic health advocate, David Sweanor, is recognized for philanthropy. By George Gay There seems to be an unwritten rule that says you should never talk to an adversary until circumstances dictate that you have to talk to him, no matter how much harm is caused in the meantime. To start with, you simply lob rocks at him in the certain knowledge that your rocks are bigger and sharper than are his, and that soon he will admit to this difference in firepower and capitulate. But, after a while, your arm becomes tired and your head sore, and you become conscious of the idea that there could be another way of settling your differences that would result in less harm being inflicted on both sides. With any luck, some of the rocks that fell short of their target will have mingled in no man’s land, forming a little common—if bumpy—ground. At this point, talks can start. They’re a bit formal to start with—stiff even—but they loosen up once you realize that the other guy isn’t all bad and, in fact, occasionally makes some fair points. Such a scenario has been mapped out during many government campaigns against freedom fighters/terrorists, and it reflects the course of the tobacco industry’s dealings with public health campaigners/anti-tobacco activists. The tobacco wars weren’t fought with rocks, of course, but they did involve statistics and arguments so weighted that they should have been banned under some international convention. If anybody is under the impression that truth first took flight during last year’s votes in the U.K.’s EU referendum and the U.S. presidential election, they should look back at the history of the tobacco wars. But at least we have reached the point where, barring some skirmishes, the wars are largely over. Both sides have made significant concessions. The major tobacco companies have stated publicly that cigarettes are addictive and can cause a wide range of diseases that are often fatal. And some thought leaders in the tobacco control community have conceded that, even given this danger, it is not an easy matter for people simply to stop consuming tobacco and nicotine in any form, a view that has led them to focus on tobacco’s most dangerous and most commonly used product, the cigarette. Stifling the conversation The common ground, of course, is the concept of harm reduction in the form of e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn devices, some smokeless tobacco products and no doubt other devices that researchers and entrepreneurs are developing. But it is also made up of the need for the industry—now the tobacco and nicotine industry—and tobacco control to work together to ensure that the process doesn’t take any wrong turns on its new journey toward massively less hazardous alternatives for consumers. Given the importance of the above, it seems odd that some would want to stop the nascent conversation between the industry and tobacco control. But that is clearly the case. The seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which was held in India in November, barred from attending—even as an observer—anybody associated with tobacco or nicotine, whether they were industry players or government employees, along with a lot of other groups, including the media, and individuals. And before Vapor Voice’s sister publication Tobacco Reporter staged the Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum (GTNF) in Belgium in October, at least some tobacco control advocates and researchers who were scheduled to attend received a letter from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention, informing them that these organizations hoped that the “misunderstanding” that had led to the prospective participants signing up to attend would soon be “rectified.” Even leaving aside the fact that the letter seemed to insult the intelligence of those to whom it was addressed by suggesting that they didn’t have the wit to realize that a tobacco and nicotine forum staged by a tobacco and nicotine industry magazine would attract tobacco players, this was an extraordinary missive. It seemed to be aimed at raining down “friendly fire” on tobacco control’s advanced units as they used the GTNF to gauge whether the industry was serious about tobacco harm reduction and whether significant numbers of people could be encouraged to quit smoking by switching to the new generation of products being offered by the industry, the use of which might not be 100 percent safe—what is?—but that are by most people’s reckoning hugely safer than is smoking. But if that weren’t insult enough, in reporting on the GTNF, The Times newspaper, while generally supporting the case for tobacco harm reduction using new-generation nicotine products, turned its fire on the industry, which was to have been expected, but also on five of the nonindustry tobacco control advocates and nicotine researchers and experts who attended. In fact, its aim when it came to the nonindustry people was so far off target that it retracted the stories and had to issue an apology, saying that, despite what it had previously written, the five were “internationally respected for their long-standing global work to reduce smoking, and their work on the issue of nicotine harm reduction,” and that their work “has not been tainted by the influence of tobacco industry funding.” Vapor Voice asked one of those who had been named in the Times report, David Sweanor, a long-standing public health expert and adjunct professor of law with the Centre for Health Law, Policy & Ethics at the University of Ottawa, what his reaction had been to the newspaper’s piece, and he simply replied, “Here we go again.” “I have studied the history of public health and know that virtually any rational advance engenders vicious attacks from those committed to the status quo,” he said in an email exchange. “Their challenges are not based on facts but on very personal attacks. It is disturbing but it is very common, and I feel I am walking in the footsteps of many of the historical public health innovators I have long admired.” Sweanor made the point that it was not just “working with” the industry that was condemned as on a par with “working for” the industry, but any contact at all, even if you were simply trying to understand the dynamics within and between the various players within the tobacco/nicotine universe by, sensibly, talking to the various players. “This really hits home when senior anti-tobacco people claim that there is no difference between, say, [Philip Morris International] and an independent vape shop—that they are all, equally, ‘industry’ and thus the enemy!” he said. Quiet philanthropist Sweanor wasn’t chosen randomly to answer the question about how he had reacted to the suggestion that he had been working on tobacco harm reduction for the money. On Nov. 17, not long after attending the GTNF and the publication of the Times piece, he was named by the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals as the city’s Outstanding Individual Philanthropist for 2016, an award for which he had been nominated by HealthBridge. It turns out that, far from accepting tobacco money, he has been working on tobacco harm reduction for free, while donating millions of dollars to charity. Sixteen years ago, Sweanor created a family fund with the Community Foundation of Ottawa, but he has only recently chosen to go public about his philanthropy. And it is interesting to note that his reasons for giving anonymously at first, for lately going public and for his support for tobacco harm reduction are all grounded in his rationality and pragmatism. As Don Butler wrote in a piece for the Ottawa Citizen, Sweanor gave anonymously when he set up his family fund with the foundation in 2001 because he wanted to protect his young children from the glare of publicity; because he saw anonymity as representing the highest level of gift giving, one where you expected absolutely nothing in return; and because it shielded him from being bombarded by requests from charities he wasn’t supporting. But when the circumstances surrounding his giving started to change, Sweanor decided to discard his cloak of anonymity. With his children grown into young adults, it was time to go public in the hope of encouraging other people to look at setting up funds within the foundation. Rationality and practicality were there from the start. In a video interview posted on the Ottawa Citizen website (goo.gl/zdBx5f), Sweanor describes how he spent his legal career doing public policy work to reduce smoking. He said he had found there were many things that could be done that were incredibly cost-effective. There were things that could be done that saved a tremendous number of lives for very little in terms of time, effort and money. And there were so many issues like that in the world, so many things where people could cost-effectively make a difference, and that was why he had worked with HealthBridge, which he described as a really cost-effective international development body working on a wide range of projects in a number of countries. And rationality and practicality are still there. Having spent much of his working life in the front lines of the fight against smoking, he now thinks that e-cigarettes could be one of the biggest breakthroughs ever in public health. And watching him speaking on the Ottawa Citizen video, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that he is not going to be shaken from this view by a few sticks and stones. If you want to change his opinion, you’re going to have to venture onto the common ground—armed with some impressive arguments. Tags: david sweanor, harm reduction Category: Editorial Archives, People « FDA applications meeting Advocacy groups join forces in support of Cole-Bishop bill »	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16022
__label__cc	0.531498	0.468502	Professionals Services Insights Community About Offices Careers Professionals Services Insights Community About Offices Careers Home / Insights / Structuring a U.S. Real Estate ... February 14, 2017 \| Fund Forum Michael A. Bloom Structuring a U.S. Real Estate Fund: A How-To Guide for Emerging Managers There is always a line at Starbucks. That line means steady rents for landlords leasing to Starbucks tenants. A common real estate fund model is to "roll up" multiple freestanding, single-tenant commercial properties, like Starbucks, into a single asset that accomplishes an economy of scale, diversifies risks, and achieves a portfolio size that is palatable to investors with real money. These funds can offer investors steady cash flows, capital appreciation, tax-sheltered returns from depreciation deductions, and portfolio diversification away from stocks and bonds. For emerging fund managers in this space, the structuring legalese can be confusing; but it is important. Legal structures directly impact investor returns and risk management profile. In general, tax considerations are foundational to any real estate fund legal structure. The goal of these tax considerations is simple: minimize taxes on investor earnings and management compensation without undue complexity. This article walks the reader through a basic structuring analysis.1 The Economics of Real Estate Funds Before we wade into the tax pond, let's review a typical real estate fund's economics in broad strokes. A typical U.S. real estate fund will have a limited life span of not more than 10 years. Its life cycle will comprise an initial investment-reinvestment period during which the fund will seek out and purchase real property that meets the investment criteria set out by its sponsor (a/k/a "general partner" and/or "managing member"), followed by a longer holding period, during which the fund will seek to increase the value of the real property (whether by mere passage of time or through improvements made to the real property) and, last, a liquidation period when the properties are disposed of and the cash is distributed to investors. Often, the fund will have one or more optional extension periods to deal with unexpected changes in investment values or disposition strategies. The limited life of a U.S. real estate fund often is ascribed to the fact that real estate is very illiquid, not homogeneous, typically cyclical, and sensitive to economic conditions and investor sentiments. A sponsor generally will identify what he perceives to be a niche in the real estate valuation for a particular type of property during a particular period, and devise an investment strategy to exploit the niche. Given the characteristics of real estate noted above, however, a real estate fund will be able to identify only so many investment opportunities that fit the fund's investment strategy during any given period. For example, some funds will attempt to exploit perceived valuation distortions, while some will seek to increase the property value through turn-around strategies, and others will seek stable, income-producing properties. In addition, investing in real estate takes a significantly greater amount of time and money compared with other assets, especially liquid securities. Because of this "lead-in" and "lead-out" nature of a U.S. real estate fund's activities, a U.S. real estate investment fund rarely changes its investment strategy midcourse, barring unforeseen circumstances, such as a radical shift in asset values. Often a fund will not be able to change its investment strategy without investor consent, since investors invested on the basis of that strategy. Thus, when the real estate investment landscape changes significantly after a fund is formed, the sponsor typically will simply cease making investments from one fund and form a new fund rather than try to change the direction of an existing fund. The same peculiarities of real estate investment also require that a sponsor heavily regulate the cash flows into and out of a fund to manage the fund's liquidity and valuation. A typical real estate fund will raise funds through subscriptions made by investors in one or more closings of limited partnership interests (or limited liability company membership interests) over a limited period, once the sponsor identifies an investment strategy and makes his business case to potential investors through the offering materials (e.g., the "Private Placement Memorandum" or PPM). The PPM lays out the terms of the offering. The PPM is often presented to potential investors at meetings and presentations – called "road shows," subject to the applicable requirements of the securities law (e.g. the general solicitation and advertising rules). The first one or two investors often get preferential treatment and are called "seed investors." Investors coming in through later closings typically pay an interest factor to compensate the early birds for footing the bill for the first investments. New investors will not be allowed into the fund after the investment-reinvestment period has ended. Investors will not fund all of their capital commitments in their subscriptions upfront. Instead, they gradually fund the investments as they are identified and purchased in accordance with the fund's investment criteria. Once invested, investors typically will not see the bulk of their funds until the back end and, therefore, typically will expect a minimum rate of return to compensate for the time value of their invested money, generally known as the "preferred return." An investor generally will not be able to receive distributions, or redeem its interests in the fund, or withdraw from it, ahead of other investors, unless a compelling legal or regulatory justification (often the tax status of the investor being jeopardized without the withdrawal) exists. An investor will not be able to sell or otherwise transfer its interest in the fund without the consent of the sponsor. While there are a myriad of ways to "slice and dice" the way investment proceeds are distributed among the investors and the sponsor, often a real estate fund will allocate cash pursuant to a distribution "waterfall" (either on a per-investment or the aggregate basis) that identifies the timing, amount, and priority of each distribution. Generally, a fund will pay investors, first, a preferred return on the invested capital, then a return of capital, and then divide the remaining funds between the investors and the sponsor. The sponsor's share of these remaining proceeds is often called "carry" or "promote," which sometimes is subject to a "holdback" or "clawback" obligation to ensure appropriate promote sharing based on the economic performance of a fund during its entire life cycle. This right to carry or promote often is called "carried interest" or "promote interest" or "sweat equity" and, in tax jargon, "profits interest." Often, because of the complexity of tax rules, actual tax liability of an investor for an investment in a U.S. real estate fund will differ from the investor's actual amount and timing of cash receipts. Therefore, frequently, a fund will build in the concept of a "tax distribution" to help investors pay their taxes on taxable income allocated to them ahead of the actual receipt of corresponding cash. Such tax distribution is generally structured as an advance against the recipient's share of regular distribution that will come later, similar in concept to loaning to self-employed individuals to pay their estimated taxes during the course of a year before reconciliation through the year-end tax return. A sponsor typically will earn this promote, plus a management fee (to pay for and reimburse its management and operating expenses). The management fee is typically computed as a percentage of the capital commitment during the investment-reinvestment period and, afterward, as a percentage of the invested capital, which may or may not include any leverage employed in making the investments. In addition, investors may ask the sponsor to make its own capital investment on the same terms as the investors, to have some "skin in the game." Hypothetical Example Let's assume a hypothetical example. Alejandro Java, a 35-year-old graduate of the Michigan Ross School of Business, wants to leave his job at Blue Corners Capital to launch his own U.S. real estate fund – "the Coffee Fund." Alejandro has identified 30 properties in Illinois and Michigan under long-term leases with Dunkin Donuts tenants. Alejandro believes he can add immediate value by the purchase and consolidated management of all 30 properties. To do so, Alejandro needs capital. Specifically, he needs $150MM because he has valued the 30 properties at an average of $5MM each. Assuming that he can finance the acquisition price with 60% bank debt, Alejandro needs to raise $60MM of equity capital. Alejandro prepares the PPM and other offering materials and travels on a road show around the world to meet with select investors. He meets privately with potential investors and finally reaches commitments with the following three investors, the "seed investors," for the first closing of his offering: Jay Gatsby, a resident of Long Island, NY - $24MM Silvio Bellini, a resident of Italy - $24MM Maple Leaf Pension, a Canadian pension fund - $12MM Because of his stellar presentation, Alejandro will not be required to contribute his capital to the Coffee Fund (thus, no "skin in the game") and will receive a 20% promote and a 2% management fee. The Coffee Fund will have a life of 10 years, with two 1-year extensions at the sponsor's disposal. The first 3 years will be its investment-reinvestment period, during which it intends to acquire the 30 Dunkin Donuts properties. The fund will hold the properties for appreciation due to traffic increase in their geographic areas and plans to start their sales in year 8 of the fund's life until all of the investments are sold and the fund is liquidated in year 10. Alejandro is elated, but does not want to pursue further capital through additional capital commitments at this point and wants to begin working right away. How should the Coffee Fund be structured to make his business case as enticing as it was? Let's look at the most often used legal structure for U.S. real estate funds. Most, if not all, of U.S. real estate funds are organized as partnerships and, to a lesser extent, as limited liability companies under the laws of a state of the United States. Delaware is the default state of choice in which to form a U.S. legal entity for transacting business and investments within the United States because Delaware has the most sophisticated corporate governance laws (e.g., laws relating to fiduciary duties of directors, officers, and general partners to shareholders and limited partners) and an efficient court system. Delaware is not selected for tax reasons. The choice of partnership form is principally due to its "flow-through" nature for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which will be discussed later. While the limited liability companies have gained popularity in recent years, a limited partnership is still widely popular, because of many preferential tax and legal landscapes that have existed at the state and local levels governing real estate investments for many years. A Delaware corporation (commonly known as a "C corp"2) is not used as the legal entity of choice for a U.S. real estate fund (or any private equity or hedge fund) because investors in a C corp are subject to "double taxation" in the U.S.3 To avoid "double taxation," most U.S. real estate funds are structured using a "flow-through" entity (e.g., a state law partnership or limited liability company, classified as a partnership for income tax purposes), including ones that invest through REITs. This article discusses four commonly used structures: (A) a limited partnership, (B) a corporate blocker, (C) a corporate blocker with leverage, and (D) a REIT. (A) Delaware Limited Partnership In our example, Alejandro could structure the Coffee Fund as a Delaware limited partnership ("Coffee Fund LP"), since the fund's investments will be made in the United States.4 Under this structure, Jay Gatsby, Silvio Bellini, and Maple Leaf Pensions would contribute capital to Coffee Fund LP in exchange for limited partnership interests in Coffee Fund LP. See Chart 1 below. As mentioned above, partnerships are "flow-through" entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Thus, unlike corporations, partnerships are not subject to income taxation at the federal level. Rather, each item of income, gain, loss, deduction, and credit (collectively, "Income Items") of the partnership "flows through" to the partners and is reported on the partners' individual tax returns for the year. For each of its taxable years, a partnership files an informational tax return: IRS Form 1065 (U.S. Return of Partnership Income). Attached to IRS Form 1065 are Schedule K-1s for partners allocating to the partners their distributive shares of the partnership's Income Items for the taxable year. The theory of "flow-through" taxation is that partnerships are conduits through which individual partners come together to perform an activity in the aggregate. As a result, the U.S. income tax rules governing partnerships (subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code) require that the partnership's Income Items be allocated among the partners consistent with how the partners have decided to share in the underlying partnership economics. The dense tax boilerplate found in the partnership and limited liability company agreement of a typical U.S. real estate fund is designed to ensure compliance with these complex tax rules. Because of the "aggregate" theory of partnerships, foreign investors may be reluctant to invest directly in partnerships operating a U.S. trade or business, as explained below. (i) U.S. Investors Turning the page back to the investors, we see that Jay Gatsby is likely content investing in a Delaware limited partnership. Jay Gatsby would receive a Schedule K-1 from Coffee Fund LP each year, allocating to him his share of Income Items (i.e., income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits). These Income Items would be reported on his IRS Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) filed jointly with his wife, Daisy Fay Buchanan.5 Allocated ordinary income and short-term capital gain would be taxed at normal graduated rates up to 39.6%, at the federal level. Allocated long-term capital gains would be taxed at the current preferential rate of 20%, plus the 3.8% NII tax. As compared to a corporate structure, Jay Gatsby is likely content investing in a Delaware limited partnership. (ii) Foreign Investors The tax treatment of Alejandro's foreign investors, Maple Leaf Pensions and Silvio Bellini, is more complicated for three reasons: These investors generally will be taxed on a "net basis" (like Gatsby). If the foreign investor is a corporation, it will pay an additional 30% branch profits tax on its after-tax income. Foreign investors that are resident in jurisdictions with which the U.S. has entered into income tax treaties may be entitled to treaty benefits, which usually include exemption from the branch profits tax or reduction in the branch profits tax rate.6 The purpose of the branch profits tax is to prevent foreign corporations from avoiding "double taxation" by conducting business in the U.S., but not through a corporate subsidiary (i.e., through a branch), since dividends paid by a U.S. corporate subsidiary to a foreign parent are subject to a 30% federal withholding tax. Consequently, the branch profits tax rate matches the withholding tax rate on dividends of 30%, subject to treaty elimination or reduction. As Maple Leaf Pensions (but not Bellini) is a corporation for U.S. income tax purposes, Maple Leaf Pensions would owe an additional 30% branch profits tax on its after-tax income – essentially making Maple Leaf Pensions (unlike Gatsby) tax agnostic between investing in a U.S. corporation or U.S. partnership. There is, however, another layer of complexity when dealing with foreign investors. Foreign investors resident in jurisdictions that have entered into income tax treaties with the U.S. may be eligible for elimination or reduction of the federal-level taxes under the treaty. Some old U.S. tax treaties provide for complete exemption from the branch profits tax, while many recent U.S. tax treaties extend to branch profits tax the same elimination or reduction in withholding tax on dividends. Whether a foreign investor is eligible for treaty benefits generally depends on whether the U.S. has a tax treaty with the foreign investor's tax residence under local law. In our example, Maple Leaf Pensions and Silvio Bellini are residents of Canada and Italy, respectively, and the United States has income tax treaties with these two countries. Both treaties significantly reduce the dividend withholding tax rate (and the branch profits tax rate) from 30% to 5%, because the Coffee Fund will invest in U.S. real estate. This rate reduction significantly mitigates the burden of "double taxation." For example, because of these treaty benefits, if Silvio Bellini's investment was made into a U.S. corporation, his combined effective tax rate would be only 38.25% (not 50.4%).7 Readers paying careful attention will have noticed that this rate does not include the 3.8% NII tax, as the NII tax generally does not apply to income earned by foreign investors. Thus, there is no meaningful difference in effective U.S. federal tax rates between Bellini and Maple Leaf Pensions on rental and other ordinary income of the fund (39.6% vs. 38.25%), but there is still a pretty big difference on any long-term capital gains (i.e., gain from the sale of capital assets held for more than one year) generated by the fund (23.8% vs. 38.25%). However, that is not the end of the story for Maple Leaf Pensions. Many income tax treaties provide for favorable treatment for pension arrangements that meet certain criteria. If Maple Leaf Pensions can demonstrate that it is a qualifying pension fund under the U.S.-Canada income tax treaty, it may escape the branch profits tax altogether and be subject only to the 35% federal corporate income tax. (iii) U.S. Tax Compliance Putting aside the rate differences, foreign investors frequently are loath to invest in a U.S. flow-through entity operating a U.S. trade or business, because it requires them to a file U.S. income tax return: U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1120-F (U.S. Income Tax Return of a Foreign Corporation) or Form 1040-NR (U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return). As noted above, partnerships are tax conduits such that their income and loss "flow through" to the partners, and the partners must file U.S. income tax returns reporting this income. If the foreign partner would not otherwise be required to file a U.S. income tax return, the receipt of such "flow-through" income triggers this new obligation. A U.S. flow-through entity, such as Coffee Fund LP, will have an obligation to periodically withhold and remit to the IRS an estimated tax with respect to each foreign investor, based on the investor's distributable share of the fund's taxable income and gain. Such withholdings are treated as actually having been distributed to the investors for purposes of the distribution waterfall. A foreign investor will be required to file an income tax return after the close of each year, where it reconciles the tax withheld with the actual tax liability for the year. U.S. income tax return filers, therefore, become subject to the investigatory and subpoena powers of the IRS. In contrast, U.S. corporations are not flow-through entities and are responsible for filing their own U.S. income tax returns (IRS Form 1120, U.S. Income tax Return) and paying their own taxes. Dividends paid by a U.S. corporation to foreign investors, while taxable in the U.S., are handled through withholding at the source, so foreign investors do not need to file a U.S. income tax return to report dividend income to the U.S. tax authorities. (iv) Sponsor's Share of Fund's Profits Generally, the carry or promote paid to the sponsor will be structured so that it is taxed in a manner that is similar to the way in which the investors who actually put up the cash are taxed on the distributions from the same investment. Currently taxation of "carried interests" has received significant negative publicity because of the lower tax rates it tends to generate, and there are ongoing discussions about different ways to change the law, so that it is taxed more like service income at higher tax rates. B. Corporate Blocker Often U.S. tax-exempt investors or foreign investors (Maple Leaf and Bellini) will prefer to invest in a U.S. real estate fund through a "blocker" corporation, as shown below: The corporate blocker for a U.S. real estate fund typically is formed as a U.S. corporation, but there are many variations to this approach. A U.S. tax-exempt investor may use a corporate blocker if the investment strategy is likely to yield income and gain that is taxable as "unrelated business taxable income" (UBTI). UBTI is income that is generated in a manner and purpose inconsistent with the tax-exempt purpose of the investor, and is taxable at corporate tax rates. Generating UBTI can create perception issues and, in limited instances, result in tax penalties and/or the disqualification of tax-exempt status. For foreign investors, investing through a blocker also avoids their having to file a U.S. income tax return. Thus, the foreign investors' income from the Coffee Fund is "blocked" from direct U.S. income taxation and reported by the U.S. corporation (the "Coffee Fund Blocker"). Earnings distributed from Coffee Fund Blocker to Bellini and Maple Leaf are taxed again as a corporate dividend from a U.S. corporation to a foreign person. Interposing a corporate blocker may result in increased U.S. tax cost to foreign investors, depending on the facts and circumstances. In our example, Bellini's effective federal tax rate on ordinary income actually goes down slightly, from 39.6% to 38.25%, while his U.S. federal tax for long-term capital gain jumps from 23.8% to 38.25%. Since the Coffee Fund is counting on the economy of scale and better management fetching higher valuations (i.e., capital appreciation), Bellini's U.S. federal tax cost could increase significantly if he invests through the Coffee Fund Blocker. In addition, because of the compliance costs, such as annual separate accounting, tax, and registration costs, a corporate blocker is a high-maintenance proposition for some foreign investors. Bellini, being a man of numbers, decides that the Coffee Fund Blocker is not warranted, especially since Italy has a tax system comparable to that of the U.S., allowing a degree of tax credit for income tax paid overseas, defraying a significant portion of his U.S. tax cost. C. Corporate Blocker with Leverage Often a corporate blocker will be funded with a combination of debt and equity from the foreign investors. U.S. tax-exempt investors avoid this form because this can easily turn their investment income into UBTI for technical reasons beyond the scope of this article. This debt-equity package (often known as "interest stripping") is still popular with foreign investors, because interest on debt can be used to offset the taxable income of the corporate blocker at the federal, state, and local levels, which, when combined, represents a significantly higher tax rate than the withholding tax on interest paid to the foreign investor. In other words, the U.S. tax benefit of the interest expense deduction often exceeds the U.S. tax cost on the corresponding interest income. If the foreign investor qualifies for an exemption from, or reduction of, the withholding tax on the interest, this tax arbitrage can result in even higher savings for foreign investors. However, because of a series of rules enacted and adopted to curb interest stripping, as well as significantly enhanced documentation and reporting requirements, this form of interest stripping is not as popular as it once was. As a general rule, foreign investors cannot leverage the corporate blocker to an extent greater than a loan an unrelated lender would have made against the same assets of the corporate blocker. In our example, Maple Leaf Pension ultimately decides against an interest stripping strategy because the tax savings are not significant enough to justify the leverage, because of limitations on interest deductions under U.S. tax rules. D. REIT A U.S. real estate fund often invests with a real estate investment trust (REIT) or uses a REIT as a legal vehicle for a joint venture with a tax-exempt investor or a foreign investor. A REIT is, in summary, any U.S. business entity that acts like a mutual fund with a real estate concentration. To qualify as a REIT, the U.S. business entity has to make an election to be taxed as a REIT, and satisfy on an ongoing basis a number of ownership diversification, real estate asset and income concentration, active business prohibition, and distribution requirements, among others. When it does, just like a mutual fund, it will be treated as a corporation that does not pay corporate income tax on its distributed income. A REIT is generally not suitable as the primary vehicle for a U.S. real estate investment fund because of the numerous and technically difficult qualification requirements. For example, the rigid distribution rules applicable to a REIT will be inconsistent with the flexibility required of a typical real estate fund distribution waterfall. Instead, a REIT is often used to create investment opportunities with tax-exempt investors and foreign investors because, like a corporation generally, it can serve the function of a corporate blocker or reduce the tax cost from investment in significant ways. For example, a REIT may be a suitable joint venture vehicle for a real estate fund that seeks to team up with a pension fund to acquire a large hotel that the fund could not acquire alone because of its size, whereas a pension fund will shy away from direct investment in a hotel because of the UBTI concerns. Properly structured, a hotel REIT will shield the pension fund from UBTI concerns while allowing the real estate fund to make an investment that it otherwise could not have made. Similarly, a REIT will be an enticing opportunity for a foreign investor if the U.S. real estate fund does not have significant foreign investor ownership and is willing to take more than a 50% interest in the REIT. In such case, again, properly structured, the foreign investor will be able to take advantage of a special rule that allows it to exit its investment tax-free through the sale of its REIT stock (the so-called domestically controlled REIT rule), while allowing its U.S. real estate fund partner an investment opportunity that it otherwise would not have been able to close. In our example, the Coffee Fund most likely will not be interested in teaming up with a REIT, because it has sufficient funds raised from the seed investors for its intended investment goal: to acquire a 30-property Dunkin Donuts portfolio in the first 3 years of its life. Moreover, because the Coffee Fund has significant foreign investor ownership (i.e., more than 50%), it would not qualify for the "domestically controlled REIT" rule noted above. Thus, one can see from this example how a structuring analysis is highly fact-dependent, and it is difficult to distill general rules of thumb. Tax Law Changes Tax law will undergo many changes this year and in the near future, as the new administration and new Congress will try to "fix" laws and regulations that are perceived as "unfair" or "not working." For example, there is a great debate regarding how a carried interest is taxed, while an entirely new idea of creating a new tax rate for income earned through flow-through entities is also being entertained. Thus, the way a U.S. real estate fund is structured may change soon, in reaction to how tax law changes. The aggregation of triple-net leased real estate can produce a very attractive real estate fund model. As illustrated by the Coffee Fund example, there is no "one size fits all" approach to structuring a U.S. real estate fund. The proper fund structure will depend on the facts and circumstances. As indicated above, the key facts and circumstances include (i) investor type (e.g., taxable versus tax-exempt), and (ii) the business strategy of the fund. In addition, compliance with applicable securities laws is a critical component of a successful fund launch. Although launching your first real estate fund in the U.S. is an extremely complex process, we hope that this article gives the reader a better understanding of the analysis that goes into structuring a U.S. real estate fund. [1] This writing was prepared for marketing purposes and does not constitute tax opinion or advice to any taxpayer. Each taxpayer should consult its own tax advisor for the application of the tax laws to its own facts. In addition, this writing is based on current U.S. federal income tax law, and the authors will not update any reader on any future changes, including those with retroactive effect, in U.S. federal income tax law. This article does not address any state, local, foreign, or other tax laws, except as used in the writing for illustrative purposes only. [2] The term "C Corp" comes from the fact that, without a special entity tax classification election, it is taxed pursuant to Subchapter "C" of the Internal Revenue Code. [3] Specifically, U.S. corporations are taxed at the entity level on their worldwide income, currently at rates as high as 35% at the federal level. After being taxed at the corporate level, corporate earnings are taxed again when distributed to shareholders as a dividend. Dividends from a C corp in the hands of an individual investor currently are taxed at rates as high as 20% at the federal level, and are subject to an additional 3.8% Medicare tax on net investment income (the NII tax) that exceeds an income threshold. This translates into a combined 50.47% effective tax rate at the federal level on the fund's income. [4] Forming a Delaware limited partnership requires filing a Certificate of Limited Partnership with the Delaware Division of Corporations in accordance with the Limited Partnership Act of the State of Delaware. [5] In this hypothetical, Gatsby and Daisy are married. [6] For a list of countries that have an income tax treaty with the U.S. see https://www.irs.gov/businesses/international-businesses/united-states-income-tax-treaties-a-to-z. 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__label__wiki	0.646967	0.646967	Yitzhak Laor Corbyn and Israel: Concept and Reality Yitzhak Laor is an Israeli poet, journalist and author of The Myths of Liberal Zionism. In this article, he comments on European refusal to acknowledge Israel as a colonial power and on allegations of anti-Semitism within the Labour Party. The concept of Israel has become a hidden cornerstone within political consensus in Western European states. This is not unrelated to the disappearing differences between the traditional Left and Right. Within the current political climate, not only Germany but also all other western states are ‘friends of Israel’. This amicable relationship with Israel means that an imaginary differentiation is assumed between the State of Israel and its constitution, its laws of citizenship, its inbuilt discrimination of non-Jews, as well as its occupied territories. This ‘friendship’ means a “condemnation of the Israeli government’s settlement policy” spoken quietly like a murmured prayer. It means, of course, a “condemnation of terror”. The Western European consensus officially supports the Palestinian authority in its aspirations to statehood. However because of Israel’s continued domination of the occupied territories, Gaza and the West Bank are undergoing a dynamic process of deepening colonization. This triggers an inevitable resistance and further, merciless oppression. The real Israeli state has turned into something very distant and different from the concept of Israel which Western Europe accepts as a political point of discussion; or as an institution with which it makes business and exchanges military and security measures. Hence the complete denial – through underreporting, ignorance and misrepresentation – of the extreme changes Israel has undergone over the last years. The almost 50 years of a lawless military dictatorship in the occupied territories means hundreds of thousands of prisoners kept in prisons that are always overflowing, and governed by court martials that have nothing to do with the law: all are “terrorists”, including children. These situations, which mock both human rights, the right to freedom and the right to a fair trial, do not appear in mainstream European media. Western Europe consistently ignores the Israelis’ continually expanding licence to kill Palestinians. In only the past seven months, Palestinians have been shot on the street, a majority of them high school children. Had these children been Jews, the police, despite them being armed with a knife or suspected of it, would simply have neutralized them. Nor was this addressed when the Israeli General Yair Golan made comparisons between the current Israeli anti-democratic discourse and European discourse in the 1930s. He even mentioned Germany. Yes, General Yair Golan, the vice Chief of Israeli staff made this statement. Although the rest of Europe ignores Israeli colonialism, Britain is an exception. I suppose that the reason for this is the Western European guilty conscience towards the Jews and Israel as Jewish history’s primary representative. This is an – albeit weak – explanation for how Britain and the rest of the EU member-states might differ in their approach to Israel. The British people and British Left politics never collaborated with the Nazis; they never denounced their Jewish neighbours. However, Nazi history is unrelated to current sympathy towards Israel or even to the West’s refusal to see the atrocities that take place in Israel and its colonies. Britain however is also an exception, inasmuch as it the only Western European country where the conflict between left and right still has concrete political meaning, where this conflict is real and taking place in the centre of the political arena. In Western Europe, the demise of the Left has been replaced by a new political and ideological consensus. Here, Israel plays a major role, but only as a concept and as an image. In Europe one cannot be a democrat, a liberal, an honourable gentleman or gentlewoman without favouring Israel, despite what Israel and its agents might say to the contrary. Britain is different. As the only genuine alternative on the Left and with parts of Labour being very critical of Israel, Labour under Jeremy Corbyn is vulnerable, even though some marginal statements made by its members have been embarrassing or even foolish. Britain has not yet been soaked in that culture of “Judeo-philia” which has increased in strength in Germany, France or Holland, countries where anti-Semitism flourished in the past. But there is another political factor that is extremely important. Israel as a representation, as a set of images, was a tool of neo-colonialism during the “War of Terror” which seemed to unite the West. Israel still plays a major role because, “they know how to treat the bastards”, “they have no restraints and rightly so”, “they treat their natives as natives deserve to be treated”. The colonial past, which was never really buried in the West, finds its secret bank account, its Panama, or Jersey, in Israel, as an image and as an innovator. The conflict between the West and Islam is a hit in Israel. Israelis love it. There are those in Europe, not to mention the USA, who live through that conflict, who invest heavily in it. This does not happen in the British Labour Party however, not under Jeremy Corbyn in any case. The results of the elections in London point towards a real difference between Britain and Western Europe. Labour, with its multi-ethnic grassroots, and the multi-religious communities in British cities, are under attack. As Western Europe has proven, there is no better way to shut the minorities up than to say “Your solidarity with Palestinians proves that you are a terrorist/anti-Semite”. Jeremy Corbyn doesn’t need my help, but I need his, given the gloomy future my country faces. - Read more: On Israel and Anti-Semitism: A Reading List The Myths of Liberal Zionism by Yitzhak Laor Reflections on Anti-Semitism by Alain Badiou, Eric Hazan, et al. The Invention of the Land of Israel by Shlomo Sand How I Stopped Being a Jew	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16026
__label__cc	0.681146	0.318854	Spring Sports Master Calendar 2019 TEAM SCHEDULES: 4th Grade Girls Volleyball WHITE 4th Grade Girls Volleyball BLUE 4th Grade BOYS Soccer 4th-6th Grade BOYS Volleyball 5th Grade Girls Volleyball 7th Grade BOYS Volleyball WHITE 7th Grade BOYS Volleyball GREEN 8th Grade BOYS Volleyball UPDATE: Track & Field We need more sign ups for Middle School Co-Ed Track & Field. Please note the below Meet schedule for Track & Field: Wed 3/13: Harvard Westlake - 4:00pm Thur 3/21: Oaks Christian - 4:00pm Mon 4/22: Harvard Westlake - 4:00pm Sat 4/27: Phil Berk Invitational - 9:00am @ Harvard Westlake Wed 5/1: Heritage Christian - SC - 4:00pm Wed 5/8: Delphic League Finals 3:30pm @ Oaks Christian UPDATE: GOLF Please click here to view the upcoming Golf schedule. THE ATHLETICS PROGRAM The goal of the Athletic Program is to provide an engaging, enjoyable, and collaborative environment that supports the student athlete's total development through a well-rounded program that stresses and values the student first; while developing the athlete second. The mission of the Athletic Program is to have FUN while teaching each student athlete to practice good teamwork and sportsmanship-- including fair play, integrity, and observance of rules. We believe these factors combined translate into a successful individual on and off the athletic field. Joining a school sports team is a great way to get to know new classmates or strengthen existing friendships. It makes no difference if your child is aiming for the Olympics or just hoping to have some fun. The After-School Sports program at Wesley is a safe environment both physically and emotionally. At this level, it's not about winning and losing-- it’s about taking chances and reaping the rewards of doing so. The Wesley School is a member of both the San Fernando Valley Private School League and the Junior High Delphic League. We participate in interscholastic team and individual competitions in both leagues. The school offers three seasons of athletic competitions for boys and girls in the 4th through 8th grades. In the Fall, there is a choice between girls Basketball, co-ed Flag Football, co-ed Middle school Swimming, and co-ed Cross Country. Practices and games will begin Wednesday, September 5. In the winter, we offer girls Soccer and boys Basketball. Practices begin at the end of November. Games begin in the middle of January. In the Spring, we offer girls Volleyball, 6th-8th grade boys Volleyball, 4th-6th grade boys Soccer, and co-ed Middle school Track & Field. Practices begin early March. Games begin in April. Lower school students practice Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. Middle school students practice Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm. The Cross Country Team practices Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm; and Swim Team practices will be held Fridays 3:30-4:30pm at the East Valley YMCA. Optional second practice days for the Swim Team are Sundays, 8:30-10am. Occasionally, practices are adjusted for the needs of the team, individual coaches, and/or the school. Teams are given a practice schedule prior to the first practice. Games are played once or twice a week, Monday through Thursday, and are either played "HOME" or "AWAY." Directions for the "AWAY" games can be found in the Athletic Handbook below. Please email me if you have any questions. Coach Leroy Edwards III Athletic Director/Middle School PE Click here for the Athletic Handbook Click here for the Athletes Code of Conduct	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16029
__label__wiki	0.851258	0.851258	Pickton book prompts B.C. ban on profits from crime New law aims to recover proceeds of memoirs, memorabilia sold by murderers, rapists and other criminals Apr. 28, 2016 7:00 a.m. Robert Pickton The B.C. government has proposed a law to stop murderers and others convicted of serious crimes from profiting through sales of books or memorabilia related to their crimes. Public Safety Minister Mike Morris said the legislation he presented Thursday is a response to a book written about Robert Pickton’s serial murders in Metro Vancouver. It was produced by a U.S. author and briefly marketed by online retailer Amazon. The U.S. publisher withdrew the book in February after a public outcry, and Premier Christy Clark promised a law to prevent criminals from similar attempts by criminals to make money. Morris said the legislation is similar to that of other provinces, including Saskatchewan, where a court challenge over a book by former cabinet minister Colin Thatcher was not successful. Thatcher maintained he was wrongly convicted of murdering his wife in 1983, but later agreed to turn over his proceeds from a book to the Saskatchewan government. Morris said the B.C. Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act is designed to recover any revenue made by anyone dealing with a convicted criminal, and distribute that money to victims of the crimes in question. “Any arrangement that any convicted criminal makes with anybody, through an agent or through a contract, for them to make a profit from their crime is covered under this act,” Morris said. “Because the individual who was involved [in the Pickton book] was down in the States, we would be looking for reciprocal agreements that we have with other jurisdictions, not only in Canada but across North America to help us enforce that.” The legislation covers people convicted of crimes including murder, sexual offences, child exploitation, kidnapping, drug trafficking or trafficking in persons. The legislation is retroactive to verbal or written contracts made after Jan. 1, 2001. The constitution protects the ability of anyone to tell their story, but not to profit from it. Ucluelet’s Harbour Advisory wants more say in its membership Tofino Shorebird Festival this weekend	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16030
__label__cc	0.711785	0.288215	Is There a Cure for Schizophrenia? How Close are we? Is there a cure for schizophrenia? Friends and relatives of schizophrenia patients often ask this question – although symptoms of the illness can be controlled with various medications, in many cases, patients stop taking the medications at various intervals and relapses are common. Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition characterised by delusions and hallucinations that can adversely affect the sufferer’s personal relationships and cause them to have difficulties in all aspects of their life. With the right treatment, a schizophrenic should be able to lead a normal life, but despite the numbers of different medications and therapies that are available to people diagnosed with schizophrenia, relapses can often occur and the illness is considered to be a life long condition. What causes schizophrenia? The symptoms of schizophrenia typically manifest in late adolescence and the early twenties and the illness is thought to be caused by a combination of environmental factors such as a dysfunctional childhood, drug abuse, and biological factors such as a viral infection, birth complications, and a genetic predisposition (having a close relative diagnosed with schizophrenia increases your chances of developing the illness). Is there a cure for schizophrenia? Although conventional medicine considers schizophrenia to be treatable but not curable, there are some experts who believe that many mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, are caused by biochemical imbalances and can in fact be cured by large doses of vitamin and mineral supplements in conjunction with some major dietary changes. Dr. Abram Hoffer wrote a book in the 1970s stating that schizophrenia could be cured by treating the patient with high doses of niacin and vitamin C. Advocates of this branch of medicine, referred to as orthomolecular medicine, are convinced that many illnesses, including schizophrenia and alcoholism, are not life sentences and with the aid of vitamin and mineral therapy to correct the biochemical imbalances in the brain, the patient can be cured and enjoy a return to a well-balanced and normal life. Back in the world of conventional medicine, a cure for schizophrenia is potentially not too far around the corner after scientists working at the National Institute of Mental Health vowed in 2003 that with the right investment, it was possible that a cure for schizophrenia would be found within ten years. Like many other mental illnesses, schizophrenia is thought to be linked to the presence of certain high-risk genes and scientists have identified at least three genes so far that are thought to play a role in the development of schizophrenia. There could also be at least one hundred more genes responsible for deciding if a person goes on to develop the symptoms of schizophrenia. If further developments in the field of schizophrenia research are made in identifying the rogue genes responsible for at least half of all cases of the illness, instead of relying on medication and psychotherapy to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, it is possible that selective causal gene therapy could eventually be used to eliminate all cases of schizophrenia caused purely by genetic factors. What Causes schizophrenia? Psychologists are not 100% certain what causes schizophrenia, but most believe that there are a number of different factors that contribute towards what is a complex and serious mental health disorder. Some risk factors you can do nothing about, but others, for example stress, you can avoid if you believe... Children with Schizophrenia \| Childhood onset of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is most common in young adults, but it can also affect children. Childhood schizophrenia occurs in around 1 in 40,000 children, but irrespective of what age it occurs, the illness is chronic and causes immense problems for children with schizophrenia and their families. Children with schizophrenia—at what age is... Is Schizophrenia Hereditary?\| What are the Hereditary Factors and Risks? Is schizophrenia hereditary? Experts believe that although there are definitely schizophrenia hereditary factors involved in the development of schizophrenia, a biological predisposition is not enough to increase your chances of developing the disorder and environmental factors also play a significant role. Like many other mental health disorders, cases of schizophrenia... How do you get Schizophrenia? How do you get schizophrenia? Research into the causes of schizophrenia has shown that like many other mental health disorders, schizophrenia arises from a combination of nature and nurture: environmental factors in conjunction with a genetic predisposition all lead to an increased risk for the development of the condition. How... Can Schizophrenia Be Cured? What is schizophrenia and can schizophrenia be cured? Schizophrenia is a serious mental health problem. People with schizophrenia typically have difficulties differentiating between what is real and what is imaginary. Thought processes can become disconnected and the person might seem confused and disorganized. What are the main symptoms of schizophrenia?...	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16032
__label__cc	0.638039	0.361961	FORBIDDEN & LIMITED CARDS Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Soul Fusion Product Title: Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Soul Fusion Product Type: Booster Release Date: 18 / 10 / 2018 Fall’s 100-card booster set, Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Soul Fusion, returns to the roots of Yu-Gi-Oh! with new Fusion Summoning strategies! Deck themes from the earliest years of Dueling get a new lease on life, and there are more new cards to bolster strategies from recent releases as well. Here’s some of what you can find in Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Soul Fusion! Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon was one of Dueling’s first Fusion Monsters. Lauded for the ease at which you could assemble its Fusion Materials, this classic monster has been reborn for a new era! But that’s not all: an entire new family of Thunder Dragons based on the strong but simple effect of the original one arrives to add a charge to your Duels! Cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS animated series, including Duelists’ first chance to get cards used by Soulburner and his AI partner, Flame. Playmaker’s Cyberse Fusion Monster, Cyberse Clock Dragon also makes its real life debut. This monster’s ATK can easily clear 10,000 if you choose the right Fusion Materials! 12 World Premiere cards continue the tale of the Noble Knights and allow Duelists to return to a realm full of Danger! You can also find cards for strategies from Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Dark Saviors, Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Cybernetic Horizon, Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Legendary Duelists: White Dragon Abyss, Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Structure Deck: Powercode Link, and more! Set Contents: • The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Soul Fusion booster set contains 100 cards: 48 Common Cards, 20 Rare Cards, 14 Super Rare Cards, 10 Ultra Rare Cards, 8 Secret Rare Cards Name, design and contents subject to change.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16035
__label__wiki	0.540545	0.540545	Next Education Books Next Teaching & School Resources Next Education Implementation Next Philosophy & Theory of Education Philosophy & Theory of Education 9780415898836-01-000 9780415898836-01-000 9780415898836 https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/international-handbook-of-research-on-conceptual-change-2nd-new-editio/stella-vosniadou/paperback/9780415898836-01-000.html International Handbook of Research on Conceptual Change 2nd New edition By Stella Vosniadou (Contributor) https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/international-handbook-of-research-on-conceptual-change-2nd-new-editio/stella-vosniadou/paperback/9780415898836-01-000.html £88.19 rrp £97.99 Save £9.80 (10%) Conceptual change research investigates the processes through which learners substantially revise prior knowledge and acquire new concepts. Tracing its heritage to paradigms and paradigm shifts made famous by Thomas Kuhn, conceptual change research focuses on understanding and explaining learning of the most the most difficult and counter-intuitive concepts. Now in its second edition, the International Handbook of Research on Conceptual Change provides a comprehensive review of the conceptual change movement and of the impressive research it has spawned on students' difficulties in learning. In thirty-one new and updated chapters, organized thematically and introduced by Stella Vosniadou, this volume brings together detailed discussions of key theoretical and methodological issues, the roots of conceptual change research, and mechanisms of conceptual change and learner characteristics. Combined with chapters that describe conceptual change research in the fields of physics, astronomy, biology, medicine and health, and history, this handbook presents writings on interdisciplinary topics written for researchers and students across fields. 25 Tables, black and white; 76 Illustrations, black and white Stella Vosniadou is Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the Department of Philosophy and History of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. She is the current chair of the interdisciplinary graduate program in Cognitive Science between the University of Athens and the Economic University of Athens, and director of the Cognitive Science Laboratory at the University of Athens. Contributor: Stella Vosniadou Imprint: Routledge Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Series: Educational Psychology Handbook Biography: Stella Vosniadou is Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the Department of Philosophy and History of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. She is the current chair of the interdisciplinary graduate program in Cognitive Science between the University of Athens and the Economic University of Athens, and director of the Cognitive Science Laboratory at the University of Athens. Stella Vosniadou https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/international-handbook-of-research-on-conceptual-change-2nd-new-editio/stella-vosniadou/paperback/9780415898836.html £88.19 rrp £97.99 Save £9.80 (10%)	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16042
__label__wiki	0.806794	0.806794	Next History, Religion & Humanities Next Historic Periods Next 20th Century History: C 1900 To C 2000 Next Postwar 20th Century History, From C 1945 To C 2000 Postwar 20th Century History, From C 1945 To C 2000 9780700620135-01-000 9780700620135-01-000 9780700620135 https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/lee-harvey-oswald-as-i-knew-him/michael-a-rinella/george-de-mohrenschildt/hardback/9780700620135-01-000.html Lee Harvey Oswald as I Knew Him By Michael A. Rinella (Contributor), George De Mohrenschildt (Contributor) https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/lee-harvey-oswald-as-i-knew-him/michael-a-rinella/george-de-mohrenschildt/hardback/9780700620135-01-000.html £42.95 Let us hope that this book, poorly written and disjointed, but sincere, will help to clear up our relationship with our dear, dead friend Lee."" Thus concludes a largely forgotten manuscript appended to Volume XII of the House Select Committee on Assassinations. ""Lee,"" of course, was Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of having assassinated President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on November 22, 1963--and whose closest friend, many have argued, was Dallas resident George de Mohrenschildt. For years following Kennedy's assassination there were rumors and assumptions--some started by de Mohrenschildt himself--that this colorful, larger-than-life European emigre possessed a key to understanding Oswald's alleged actions. The reflections presented here, recorded between 1969 and his death in 1977, was de Mohrenschildt's attempt to recover the humanity of a friend he believed had been demonized as simply an ""insane killer."" In a series of recollections about his brief friendship with Oswald and his wife Marina between the fall of 1962 and the spring of 1963, de Mohrenschildt recalls conversations about Lee's time in Minsk, about political issues of the day, particularly Latin America, and the Oswalds' turbulent and troubled marriage. He discusses the assassination and its aftermath, including his lengthy 1964 Warren Commission testimony, appearance on NBC television, and concludes with his own speculations about the possibility of a conspiracy to assassinate Kennedy and the question of Oswald's involvement. Threaded throughout are de Mohrenschildt's reflections on the corrosive effects of his friendship with the Oswalds on his and his wife Jeanne's personal and professional lives, first in 1964 and then echoing right up to the completion of this manuscript in 1976. Deftly edited and annotated by Michael Rinella, whose introduction also supplies critical background information and context, this once unwieldy, grammatically quirky, and eccentrically organized text can now be seen for the valuable biographical, social, and historical document it actually is. 21 photographs George de Mohrenschildt was born in 1911 in the present-day Republic of Belarus, and immigrated to the United States in 1938, sixteen years after his family escaped to Poland from the Soviet Union. Fluent in several languages and already well-educated, he received a master's degree in petroleum geology from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1945. In 1952, he moved to Dallas, where he lived--with a few years' sojourn in Haiti--until 1977, when, shortly after learning that a congressional committee investigating the assassinations of the 1960s wanted him to testify, he took his own life. Contributor: Michael A. Rinella Biography: George de Mohrenschildt was born in 1911 in the present-day Republic of Belarus, and immigrated to the United States in 1938, sixteen years after his family escaped to Poland from the Soviet Union. Fluent in several languages and already well-educated, he received a master's degree in petroleum geology from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1945. In 1952, he moved to Dallas, where he lived--with a few years' sojourn in Haiti--until 1977, when, shortly after learning that a congressional committee investigating the assassinations of the 1960s wanted him to testify, he took his own life. Michael A. Rinella https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/lee-harvey-oswald-as-i-knew-him/michael-a-rinella/george-de-mohrenschildt/hardback/9780700620135.html £42.95	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16043
__label__wiki	0.932375	0.932375	Next Design, Photography & The Arts Next Film, TV & Radio Next Films & Cinema Next Film Theory & Criticism Film Theory & Criticism 9780700619214-01-000 9780700619214-01-000 9780700619214 https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/west-side-story-as-cinema-the-making-and-impact-of-an-american-masterp/ernesto-r-acevedomunoz/hardback/9780700619214-01-000.html West Side Story' as Cinema The Making and Impact of an American Masterpiece By Ernesto R. Acevedo-Munoz (Author) https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/west-side-story-as-cinema-the-making-and-impact-of-an-american-masterp/ernesto-r-acevedomunoz/hardback/9780700619214-01-000.html £42.95 For millions of moviegoers unable to see the original stage version of West Side Story, director Robert Wise's adaptation was a cinematic gift that brought a Broadway hit to a mass audience. Ernesto Acevedo-Munoz argues that Wise's film was not only hugely popular, but that it was also an artistic triumph that marked an important departure in the history of American movie making. With a score by Leonard Bernstein and choreography by Jerome Robbins, this update of the Romeo and Juliet story remains one of the most revered and highly popular American movie musicals, with only Singin' in the Rain ranking higher in the AFI's list of the best of the genre. Acevedo-Munoz draws on previously unreleased production documents-from interoffice memos to annotations on the director's script-to go beyond publicity accounts and provide an inside look at this critically acclaimed film classic, offering details of its filming that have never before been published. From location scouting to scripting to casting to filming, Acevedo-Munoz focuses on little-known details of the actual production. He provides close analyses of dramatic sequences and musical numbers, emphasising the film's technical innovations and its visual and aural coding as a means for defining character and theme. He carefully explains the differences between Broadway and film versions, exposing censorship and creative issues that the filmmakers were forced to confront. And taking readers behind the cameras, he highlights the creative differences and financial difficulties that led to the departure of Robbins-who had conceived and directed the stage version-long before filming was complete. Acevedo-Munoz makes a strong case for the film's daring vision in combining music, dance, dialogue, and visual elements-especially colour-in highly creative ways, while also addressing the social, racial, and class tensions of American society. Drawing on his own Puerto Rican heritage, he provides a Hispanic perspective on the cultural aspects of the story and explores the ways in which the film's portrayal of Puerto Rican identity is neither as transparent nor as negative as some critics have charged. Bursting with facts, insights, and inside stories, this book boasts a wealth of material that has never been explored before in print. Both history and homage, it is a must for scholar and buff alike. 31 photographs, 7 in colour Ernesto R. Acevedo-Munoz is associate professor and director of Film Studies at the University of Colorado, USA and author of the books Pedro Almodovar and Bunuel and Mexico: The Crisis of National Cinema. Contributor: Ernesto R. Acevedo-Munoz Series: CultureAmerica Biography: Ernesto R. Acevedo-Munoz is associate professor and director of Film Studies at the University of Colorado, USA and author of the books Pedro Almodovar and Bunuel and Mexico: The Crisis of National Cinema. Ernesto R. Acevedo-Munoz https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/west-side-story-as-cinema-the-making-and-impact-of-an-american-masterp/ernesto-r-acevedomunoz/hardback/9780700619214.html £42.95	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16044
__label__cc	0.631025	0.368975	Assistant/Associate Professor - Marketing Pos# 6861 Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Marketing Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall 2020. The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in marketing, conducting scholarly activities that result in quality peer-reviewed publications, student advising, and service to advance the mission of the department, school, and university. Instructional duties include teaching three classes per semester. A Ph.D. in Marketing is required. Candidates with earned degrees will be given preference, but ABDs with completion of degree by August 1, 2020 will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach core marketing courses such as Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Marketing Intelligence & Communication, International Marketing, Promotion Management and Principles of Marketing. Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Marketing department serves nearly 500 undergraduate majors and offers degrees in two areas: (1) Professional Selling and (2) Marketing Strategy. The Cameron School of Business’ Marketing Department is now home to the Center for Sales Excellence & Customer Delight. The Department also offers a course in the Cameron School core curriculum, as well as several courses in multiple business masters programs. College/School Information The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2,200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs. The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living. The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Guided by our Strategic Plan, the university is committed to nurturing a campus culture that reflects its values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. A public institution with nearly 17,000 students, the university is focused on supporting and enhancing the student-centered learning experience that has been a hallmark since its founding in 1947. UNCW offers an array of programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. UNCW is one of the 17 institutions that make up the UNC System. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Applicant Instructions To apply, please access UNCW’s online application. A letter of application should be addressed to Dr. Brian Kinard (Chair of the Marketing Faculty Search Committee) (kinardb@uncw.edu), along with a complete vita and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for three current professional references. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are specifically preferred. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position Type: Permanent Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus Priority Consideration Information Priority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date of 08/08/2019; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. Position details and full applicant instructions can be found at http://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/14179 Address application documents to: Dr. Brian Kinard (Chair of the Marketing Faculty Search Committee) Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Peralta Community College District Day Assistant Teacher – Child Development Center Lead Teacher – Child Development Center	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16045
__label__cc	0.582487	0.417513	Senior Vice President for Business Affairs & Chief Financial Officer Cleveland State University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Senior Vice President for Business Affairs & Chief Financial Officer. Cleveland State University (CSU) is a public research institution with 17,000-plus students, 10 colleges and schools and more than 175 academic programs. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. Reporting to President Harlan Sands, the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs & Chief Financial Officer will be a trusted and credible advisor and business partner to the President, Board of Trustees and to other members of the senior leadership team. This senior financial leader will need to work effectively, both within the leadership team and his/her direct team, as well as outside the organization in high impact and high visibility settings with a diverse set of constituents. This leader must act not as a conventional financial leader, but as a broadly-based, proactive finance leader who brings value to the senior leadership team by contributing to CSU’s strategic direction and building and evolving the financial organization to meet future needs. The Senior Vice President for Business Affairs & Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the development of long- and short-range strategic financial plans for Cleveland State University. This individual will provides vision, innovative leadership and administration for the Division of Business Affairs & Finance that supports the mission of the University. He/she will direct all financial operations of Cleveland State University including finance and accounting policy, financial accounting system, purchasing, audits, investments and risk management; facilities design, construction and maintenance, campus police and auxiliary services. The SVP and CFO will develop and carry out the Division of Business Affairs & Finance mission statement and formulate goals and objectives for the division in accordance with the goals of the university. The individual will have experience working closely with, and being a strategic business partner to, institutional leadership and other stakeholders to advance the university’s mission. CSU will welcome a collaborative and results-oriented SVP and CFO who can effectively build consensus across and within a multi-stakeholder higher education environment. This individual will have demonstrated strong relationship-building skills to foster a productive and positive culture among the institution and its support functions, as well as strategic and entrepreneurial leadership skills that allow the individual’s vision to be translated into execution and deliverable results. Cleveland State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Cleveland State University will be assisted by Jackie Zavitz and Melissa Schmidt of Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. Nominations and applications, including a resume, should be directed to csucfo@heidrick.com Assistant Professor, Early American History Assistant Director, Diversity and Inclusion/ Sant… Announcement of Tenure-Track Faculty Position in … Vice President, Finance (“VP, Finance”)	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16046
__label__cc	0.614663	0.385337	French-Italian Edison to double wind capacity Energy group Edison, owned by Electricité de France and Italian utility A2A, has unveiled a EUR 710 million spending plan aimed more than doubling its installed wind capacity over the next five years. It hopes to increase capacity from today's 300 MW -- all installed in Italy -- to 810 MW by 2014. The bulk of the new development will take place in its home market, but 150 MW is slated for overseas, it says.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16047
__label__wiki	0.676732	0.676732	TFS Lifts Profit by 23% in 1H16 Sandalwood plantation sales were up 50% with strong demand from all investor groups Feb 26, 2016 By Imran Valibhoy Imran Valibhoy Email: imranv@wise-owl.com Tags: TFC TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) released a strong financial report for the first half of FY16 showing a 23% rise in profit. The consolidated net profit after tax of the group was $67.4 million, a 23% increase on the $55 million earned in the previous interim period. Subsequently, earnings per share were lifted from 16.92 cents per share to $19.87 cents per share. The group’s cash revenue increased 17% to $60.7 million. Cash EBITDA rose 29% on the prior year. Overall plantation sales were up 50% with strong demand from all investor groups. The cash balance improved from $30 million to $52 million during the period. TFS Signs Multi-Year Agreements TFS signed multi-year agreements with Chinese and Indian buyers, whereby 100% of the group’s owned wood from the 2016 and 2017 harvests has now been forward sold at US$4,500 per kilogram of oil. The annual harvest which is due in May is expected to yield more than 300 tonnes of heartwood, up tenfold on FY15. The group’s Managing Director, Frank Wilson commented on the agreements: “I am delighted we have signed new agreements with wood buyers in China and India at attractive prices for TFS. With our existing contracts with Galderma and Lush Cosmetics, I am very pleased to announce that we have now forward sold all of the TFS owned yield from the forthcoming two harvests.” Principal activities during the period include the promotion of Sandalwood plantation investment to institutional investors, manufacturing and distribution of Indian and Australian Sandalwood oil to end customers including Nestle-owned Galderma. TFS acquired Santalis Pharmaceuticals Inc. and ViroXis Corporation in July 2015, which contributed revenues of $0.153 million and $0.073 million respectively. TFS reaffirms guidance for FY16 Cash EBITDA to be between 5% and 10% more than FY15. The group also expects to establish a further 1,500 hectares of plantings in FY16. The upbeat announcement sent TFC up 23% to $1.64 as at 11:10 AM (AEDT). Author: Imran Valibhoy Feb 26, 2016 Since Joining the firm in 2006, Imran has worked on a range of M&A and Capital Market transactions in the natural resources, mining as well as projects in the renewable energy sector. Prior to joining Wise-owl, Imran worked at Euroz Securities in Perth, aiding in the advisory and valuation of companies in the mining and industrial sectors in Australia. Imran has a Masters in Banking & Finance from City University's Class Business School in London and a Bacheloor degree in Commerce from UWA.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16050
__label__wiki	0.662496	0.662496	LAURIER ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2016 TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARDS WATERLOO – Each year, Wilfrid Laurier University honours teachers with Awards for Teaching Excellence to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to inspire and educate students. This year, the university divided the awards into three new categories to celebrate early career success, sustained excellence and teaching innovation. The 2016 recipients include: Award for Early Career Success: Vanessa Oliver, assistant professor, Youth and Children’s Studies program (full-time category) and Jennifer Long, instructor, Anthropology (part-time category) Award for Sustained Excellence: M. Kristiina Montero, associate professor, Faculty of Education (full-time category) and Chris Klassen, instructor, Department of Religion and Culture (part-time category) Award for Innovation: Lee Willingham, associate professor, Faculty of Music (full-time category) and Alicia McKenzie, instructor, Medieval Studies and Department of History (part-time category) “These award recipients have in common exceptional dedication, passion and expertise,” said Deborah MacLatchy, Laurier’s provost and associate vice-president: Academic. “They exemplify all that is excellent at Laurier in teaching and learning.” Vanessa Oliver, assistant professor, Youth and Children’s Studies Oliver received high praise from her colleagues for the genuine care she displays for her students, regardless of class size. As one nominator pointed out, she has the distinct ability to create experiential learning opportunities by framing course content within the context of students’ lives. Oliver’s commitment to education and community extends beyond the Laurier classroom, where she and her students are active in various social justice and anti-oppression initiatives. “I truly believe that the integration of classrooms and communities enables learners to apply their knowledge to the world around them, creating, through praxis, more engaged citizens and a more socially just society,” said Oliver. Jennifer Long, instructor, Anthropology Long has made transformative contributions to teaching and learning while in the Anthropology program, according to one nominator. Long reorganized the department’s approach to teaching fourth-year students, incorporating a “school-to-work transition” component to assist them in their job searches. She is also contributing her expertise in intercultural competencies to the development of a new program option, Intercultural Understanding. “The classroom remains a transformational space for my students and myself,” said Long. “I'm grateful to my students and colleagues in the Anthropology program for the opportunity to teach and learn here at Laurier.” M. Kristiina Montero, associate professor, Faculty of Education Montero is an integral member of the Faculty of Education, who is widely respected for her contributions to curriculum development and program design, peer mentoring and student success. Her nomination outlines how she is regarded as a reflexive practitioner, who is consistently seeking out ways to improve her own approach to teaching and learning. Montero is also celebrated for incorporating Indigenous teaching methodologies within the Faculty of Education. “In my lifetime, I have been blessed with some great teachers and mentors who challenged me to always look at the familiar with new eyes and learn and teach with an open mind,” said Montero. “I hope I have inspired others to do the same.” Chris Klassen, instructor, Department of Religion and Culture Klassen’s approach to teaching at Laurier is recognized by her colleagues as enthusiastic, innovative and community-focused. She provides students with opportunities to fuse academic content with meaningful application through courses that contain a community service-learning component. A nominator from Laurier’s Community Service-Learning team applauds Klassen’s creative and innovative approach to the design of her service-learning courses. "There are so many excellent contract faculty teaching at Laurier who are doing amazing work, and I am honoured to take my turn in representing that dedication," said Klassen. Lee Willingham, associate professor, Faculty of Music Willingham is known for his leadership in music education at Laurier. He is the founder of the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community (LCMC), a faculty-based research centre for collaboration, symposia, research and community development. He is a leading practitioner in the field of community music and facilitated the launch of Laurier’s Master of Arts in Community Music in 2013, the only graduate degree of its kind in Canada. “It is a privilege to teach music, a subject that reaches people in many ways, and serves to enact justice, promote wholeness and lifelong learning. To be recognized for this rewarding work is a tremendous honour,” said Willingham. Alicia McKenzie, instructor, Medieval Studies and Department of History McKenzie is celebrated for her innovative approach to course design and her use of active learning strategies within the classroom. Her nominators applaud her creativity as a teacher, bringing the Middle Ages to life through courses such as Game of Thrones and Medieval Culture, Vikings! and Barbarians at the Gates: War and Society on the Medieval Frontier. “I’ve been fortunate to have amazing students who have always been willing to step outside their comfort zone to try something new in the classroom,” said McKenzie. Learn about Laurier’s other award-winning teachers, and how they engage students and inspire a love of learning.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line16051

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