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Express Survey Reveals Hiring Trends Remain Steady for Administrative and Commercial Jobs
Express Employment Professionals
Oct 07, 2011, 09:00 ET
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The hiring outlook in all regions of North America continues to remain steady for administrative and commercial jobs, according to a hiring trends survey conducted by Express Employment Professionals, one of the nation's largest privately-held staffing companies.
Express surveyed more than 17,000 current and former clients across the U.S. and Canada.
Hiring trends in all regions continue to be greatest in commercial and light industrial, with 32 percent of respondents planning new hires, while 28 percent anticipate adding administrative and office clerical staff. Thirty-two percent of respondents plan to fill positions in "other" sectors, which include healthcare, customer service, food service, general labor, sales and more.
Additionally, 14 percent of respondents plan to hire for engineering positions, 13 percent plan to add marketing jobs, 10 percent plan to hire for accounting and finance, and nine percent have plans to hire information technology specialists.
"Survey results of those who responded indicate that 80 percent of companies plan to hire one to three people across all business sectors during the fourth quarter, a 13 percent increase from the third quarter," said Robert A. Funk, president and CEO of Express.
"We are seeing an increase in the number of people we are placing in jobs," Funk said. "Companies across the country continue to rely on staffing firms to recruit and fill positions in a variety of professional, commercial and administrative jobs. Companies have work that needs to be done and many are turning to a flexible staff to meet their needs and ease the stress on existing workers."
While companies are planning new hires, the current ease of recruiting and filling positions is up, according to the survey. In fact, half of the respondents believe it is "somewhat easy" to "very easy" to recruit and fill positions, an increase of three percent compared to the previous quarter. Employee referrals, online job boards and staffing firms remain the top three recruiting resources for companies.
Worldwide, Express Employment Professionals puts nearly 300,000 people to work each year and has more than 550 offices in three countries. Express provides expertise in evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources and works across a wide variety of industries. For more information, visit www.expresspros.com.
SOURCE Express Employment Professionals
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Prue Leith’s Bake Off move is not a done deal
Leith is part of a shortlist of stars hoping to take over from Mary Berry when the show moves to Channel 4
By Paul Jones
Prue Leith’s name is on a shortlist to take over from Mary Berry as Paul Hollywood’s fellow judge when The Great British Bake Off moves to Channel 4 – but it’s not yet a done deal, with other cooking stars still in the mix.
“She’s been shortlisted, she’s part of the process,” a source close to the former Great British Menu judge told RadioTimes.com, “but she hasn’t had the OK from Channel 4, so as far as we’re concerned it’s not confirmed.
“She’s definitely part of it – as are quite a few others.”
Other stars rumoured to be on the shortlist include TV chefs Michel Roux Jr and Rachel Allen, and Frances Atkins, who heads up the Michelin-starred Yorke Arms.
Leith’s name has become connected to the show just this week, but the source said she had been involved in the process to identify a new judge for some time and had simply not been spotted by press photographers when she went to audition.
“She just slipped under the radar initially. When everybody was [photographed] going to do a test, they just obviously didn’t [spot her] the day she went. So it’s come as a surprise, but it’s been going on for a while.”
On the surface, Leith, 76, and Mary Berry, 81, have much in common – the two friends both have extensive television experience, have written acclaimed cook books and have helped generations of Brits improve their culinary skills (Leith via her famous cookery school) – but asked if Leith would be a good like-for-like replacement for Berry, the source said the pair are “very different personalities”.
“They’re very different personalities. They’re chums – they’re great chums – but they are different personalities.”
Certainly, Leith is also known as the author of some rather racy novels – although the innuendo-prone Mary Berry is not exactly without a glint in her eye either.
Whether viewers will get the chance to see Leith’s personality shine on a new series of The Great British Bake Off remains to be seen.
A spokesperson for the show told RadioTimes.com “We will be announcing the line up of The Great British Bake Off in due course”.
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Hilary Reininger
Karishma Patel
>October 20, 2008
Congressional Briefing - October 20, 2008
Pros and Cons of Creating a Domestic Counterterrorism Intelligence Service
Gregory Treverton
210 Cannon House Office Building
In response to a Congressional mandate that tasked it to study the feasibility of creating a counterterrorism-focused domestic intelligence agency, the Department of Homeland Security asked the RAND Corporation to describe the considerations associated with creating such an agency, as well as the pros and cons of doing so.
The study addresses questions like:
What are perceived problems and possible approaches?
What can be learned from other countries?
What forms might a "domestic counterterrorism intelligence agency" take?
What are some of the pros and cons of the alternatives?
This study finds the decision to create a new domestic counterterrorism intelligence agency is not a simple matter of adding up pros and cons. Rather, "break-even" analysis is needed to provide a systematic means of exploring how much a new domestic intelligence agency would have to reduce terrorism risk—given a presumed level of threat and estimates of agency cost—to justify its creation.
Gregory Treverton is director of the RAND Corporation’s Center for Global Risk and Security. Earlier, he directed RAND’s Intelligence Policy Center and its International Security and Defense Policy Center, and he was associate dean of the Pardee RAND Graduate School. His recent work has examined at terrorism, intelligence and law enforcement, with a special interest in new forms of public-private partnership. He has served in government for the first Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, handling Europe for the National Security Council and, most recently as vice chair of the National Intelligence Council, overseeing the writing of America's National Intelligence Estimates (NIEs). He holds an A. B. summa cum laude from Princeton University and an M.P.P (Master's in Public Policy) and Ph.D. in economics and politics from Harvard University.
RAND Office of Congressional Relations
For 60 years, RAND has provided policymakers with independent, objective research and analysis on key national security, domestic and international issues. RAND work helps members of Congress and their staffs make better-informed decisions on the nation's pressing challenges. The Office of Congressional Relations offers a number of products and services to educate, inform, and facilitate congressional policymakers' access to RAND work, including coordinating congressional testimony by RAND experts, organizing briefings and meetings, synthesizing RAND work into topical e-newsletters and providing reports and publications to congressional offices. For more information, visit the Office of Congressional Relations webpage, contact ocr@rand.org or call (703) 413-1100 x5395.
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For further information about this event, contact the Office of Congressional Relations at ocr@rand.org or call (703) 413-1100 x5395.
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Everyday Heroes Awards
Nominations for the 2019 QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards are now open. It is up to you to shine a light on Queensland's frontline and public service workers.
Nominate Today
To be eligible for the Everyday Heroes Awards, the nominated person must be over 18 and a government employee/volunteer (Local/State/Federal) residing in Queensland, or be employed in a in a job that is principally concerned with administration of justice and protection of life/property.
To be eligible for the Young Everyday Heroes Award, the nominee must be aged 12 to 17 and reside in Queensland.
Awards will be judged based on the supporting information provided by the nominator in the nomination form. The following should be outlined in the supporting information:
Examples of achievements, initiative, planning, management and leadership.
Specific reference to how their actions and contributions have inspired you, their workplace and/or their community.
Approximate hours contributed (paid and/or unpaid)
Achievements/contribution to the community
Impact on the community/workplace - who and how many benefit?
Barriers or difficulties they may have faced and how they have been overcome
Self-development and/or training (if applicable)
Nominate Now
Who can nominate?
Any member of the public can put forward a nominee for the QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards, including one for themselves, providing they are eligible for the awards.
Why should I nominate someone?
The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards is a great opportunity to say thank you to someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help your community.
It is a chance to shine the spotlight on the great work of the unsung heroes in our community who deserve recognition for their efforts.
How long have the awards been running for?
The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards are in their sixth year and were launched as part of QBANK’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2014.
What do the winners receive?
Five category winners will each receive $1,000 cash deposited into a QBANK account and $1,000 donated to their charity of choice.
The Young Everyday Heroes Award winner will receive a $500 bursary to assist with training and development.
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An Austin Anthology
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Author: James 'Jim' Stringer
Format: Hardback, 112 Pages
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
An Austin Anthology is an entertaining collection of true stories that feature just a few of the products manufactured by the Austin Motor Company from 1906 until the outbreak of the Second World War, including the people who helped to make them, those who drove them, and even those who flew them.
Although the history of the Austin Seven and Taxicabs have been covered before in much greater detail elsewhere, you will find within these pages the stories of many other Austin creations: the Austin 12/6 which could be won by smoking Kensitas cigarettes; the Austin 20 which competed in the 1914 Austrian Alpine Trial; the remarkable racing car named ‘Pobble’ which went on to serve as an ambulance during the First World War, and the Australian couple who, in 1926, decided to drive their Austin Twelve right around Australia. The Music Hall artist, George Clarke, who performed on stage with his Austin Seven, and the ‘Austin Unity Song,’ a recording of which was presented to guests at the company’s annual dinner, are just two more fascinating stories which go to make up this Austin Anthology.
James 'Jim' Stringer was born in Shepherd’s Bush in January 1943. After leaving school in 1958, he took up a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship with London Transport. Around this time he bought a vintage Austin car, and became a member of the Vintage Austin Register. He very soon became involved in the running of the Register, from initially helping with the first Newsletter, to becoming the Hon. Sec, and then Chairman. Although retiring from this role after 16 years, two years later he took on the job of producing the Register’s glossy quarterly magazine as its Editor. Jim also had a fascination with the steam locomotives of the London Underground system, so when they were being withdrawn for scrap, Jim managed to purchase one that had been built at Neasden in 1898. That locomotive, ‘Metropolitan No.1’ is now frequently seen operating on preserved lines throughout the UK, and also back on London Underground metals. Jim retired in 2008 after attaining the position of Safety, Quality and Environment Manager for the Central Line. Since then he has turned his attentions to compiling and writing the Austin Anthologies.
Illustrations: 108 color & b-w photos
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Triumph Motorcycles: How the West was Won
Nearly every motorcycle nut knows that Triumphs are the most famous bikes to ever come out of Great Britain. However, they also have an extensive history in North America and have been part of that continent’s motorcycling soul since long before World War II. From Triumph Motorcycles in America is an interesting tale of how the first Triumph ...
Motorcycles | 21 February 2018
Valentino Rossi Through the Years
In his home country of Italy Valentino Rossi is treated like a rock star. In the MotoGP record books, he goes down as one of the greatest motorcycle road racers of all-time. Amongst all of that is a colorful life filled with all sorts of racing machinery, rivalries, victories, as well as some lean times ...
Cars & Racing | 12 February 2018
1912 Bugatti 5-Liter
In the early days of auto making, more powerful cars usually meant considerably more weight. From his base in Molsheim, France, Ettore Bugatti set out to make a trimmed-down performance car to stop the trend. To prove his point, the car was let loose on the race track where it fulfilled its destiny as a winner. ...
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Chatham, New Jersey (August 6, 2018) – Preferred Freezer Services (PFS), a global leader in advanced design and engineered temperature-controlled warehouses is excited to announce the opening of its newly constructed cooler space in Los Angeles. By providing both cold-storage and cooler space, Preferred Freezer Services satisfies the demands of the competitive Los Angeles food services market.
“In addition to Big Bear, the new frozen storage facility recently launched in LA, Preferred is excited to open a new cooler in Los Angeles,” said Mike Townsend, Director of Sales and Operations for the Western Region. Mr. Townsend went on to say, “customers have been asking us to expand our storage capacity at the 34 to 38 °F temperature level. It’s with great pleasure that we can now accommodate them. Preferred Freezer Services is committed to meeting the needs of the Southern California market.”
The new 1.1 million cubic foot cooler has the capacity to store close to 3,000 pallets. Comparable to the other Preferred Freezer Services’ cold-storage warehouses in the Los Angeles area, the cooler space offers value added services to its customers, such as transportation services and multiple consolidation programs. For more information on the cooler, contact Sales Manager Lawrence Abbott at either labbott@preferredfreezer.com or (323) 261-4500 x2803. For information on all thirtyeight PFS locations, please visit www.PreferredFreezer.com or contact Dan DiDonato at 973-820-4040.
About Preferred Freezer Services
Preferred Freezer Services, headquartered in Chatham, New Jersey, is dedicated to designing, constructing, and operating state-of-the-art warehouses throughout the United States and Asia. Preferred Freezer Services has grown from a single facility in 1989 to 38 U.S. locations and still growing. Preferred Freezer Services operates in locations throughout the United States with facilities in New York/New Jersey, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington State.
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Condominium and PUD Ownership
Builders, in an effort to combat the dual problem of an increasing population and a declining availability of prime land, are increasingly turning to common interest developments (CIDs) as a means to maximize land use and offer homebuyers convenient, affordable housing.
The two most common forms of common interest developments in many states are Condominiums and Planned Unit Developments, often referred to as PUDs. The essential characteristics shared by these two forms of ownership are:
Common ownership of private residential property
Mandatory membership of all owners in an association which controls use of the common property
Governing documents which establish the procedures for governing the association, the rules which the owners must follow in the use of their individual lots or units as well as the common properties
A means by which owners are assessed to finance the operation of the association and maintenance of the common properties
Before continuing further, it may be helpful to clarify a common misconception about Condominiums and PUDs. The terms Condominium and PUD refer to types of interests in land, not to physical styles of dwellings. Therefore, when homebuyers say that they are buying a townhouse, it is not the same as saying that they are buying a condominium. When homebuyers say that they are buying a unit in a PUD, they are not necessarily buying a single-family detached home. A townhouse might legally be a condominium, a unit or lot in a Planned Unit Development, or a single-family detached residence. The terms Condominium or PUD will say a great deal about the ownership rights the buyer will receive in the unit and the interest they will acquire in the common properties or common areas of the development.
Common interest developments offer many advantages to homebuyers, such as low maintenance and access to attractive amenities. However, there are restrictions and duties which come with ownership of a Condominium or PUD that buyers should be aware of prior to purchase.
To acquaint you with various aspects of ownership in common interest developments, the Land Title Association has answered some of the questions most commonly asked about Condominiums and PUDs.
What are the basic differences between ownership of a Condominium and ownership of a PUD?
The owner(s) of a unit within a typical Condominium project owns 100% of the unit, as defined by a recorded Condominium Plan. As well, they will own a fractional or percentage interest in all common areas of the Condominium project.
The owner(s) of a lot within a PUD owns the lot which has been conveyed to them-as shown in the recorded Tract Map or Parcel Map-and the structure and improvements thereon. In addition, they receive rights and easements to use in common areas owned by another-frequently a Homeowner’s association-of which the individual lot owners are members.
The above are basic descriptions and should not be considered legal definitions.
Besides ownership of my unit, what other amenities (common areas) will I be acquiring use of and how will I own them?
Common interest areas may span the spectrum from the ordinary-buildings, roadways, walkways and utility rooms-to the extravagant-equestrian trails and golf courses-with more usual amenities including community swimming pools and clubhouse facilities.
Your ownership rights in common areas will be spelled out in your project’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC and R’s). The subject of CC and R’s will be expanded upon later in this brochure.
As we stated in the answer to the previous question, Condominium owners own a fractional or percentage interest in common with all other owners in the Condominium project, in all common areas. PUD owners receive rights and easements to use of common areas through their membership in a Homeowner’s association, which typically owns and controls the common areas. Some PUD projects, however, provide that the individual homeowners will own a fractional interest in the common areas. Again, in this case, a Homeowner’s association will have the right to regulate the use of the common areas and to assess for purposes of maintaining the common areas.
Check your CC and R’s and association Bylaws (basically, rules governing the management of the development) to insure that you understand your rights to use of your unit and common areas.
What services will my Homeowner’s assessments help to finance?
Your Homeowner’s assessments support not only the easily recognizable-building and swimming pool upkeep, landscape maintenance-but also the unseen-association management and legal fees and association insurance.
As well, reserves must be factored into your assessments, including reserves for replacement of such items as roadways and walkways. In the case of condominiums, where ownership is usually limited to airspace within the walls, floors and ceiling of the unit, reserves will frequently fund replacement of such items as roofs and plumbing.
Each member of the Homeowner’s association, upon purchasing their unit, must receive a pro forma operating budget from the association. Basically, this will be a financial statement of the income and obligations of the association, which must include an estimate of the life of the obligations covered under the assessments and how their replacement is being funded.
What happens if I fail to pay my Homeowner’s assessments?
Delinquency fees will be added onto the unpaid assessments.
Should your delinquency continue, the association has the right to place a lien upon your property. The lien may lead to a foreclosure if the delinquency is not paid.
Of what importance are CC and R’s and Bylaws?
CC and R’s and Bylaws are the rules and regulations of the community, meant to guide the use of individual properties and common areas. Buyers should be aware that CC and R’s and Bylaws may be written so as to restrict not only property use, but also to restrict owners’ lifestyles, for instance, spelling out hours during which entertainment, such as parties, may be hosted.
CC and R’s and Bylaws are highly important and should be thoroughly examined and understood prior to purchase. They bind all owners and their successors to the rules and regulations of the community. Failure to follow those rules and regulations can be considered a breach of contract. Legal action may be taken against the homeowner for any such breach.
At what point in the real estate transaction will I be allowed to review a copy of my CC and R’s and Bylaws?
Legally, it is the responsibility of the owner to provide the prospective purchaser with the governing documents of the development (CC and R’s and Bylaws), the most recent financial statement of the Homeowner’s association and notice of any dues delinquent on the unit.
The law states that these items should be delivered as soon as practicable; however, the prospective buyer should request to see them as early as possible. If you do not fully understand what is stated in these documents, consult a real property attorney.
Should I object to items included in the CC and R’s and/or Bylaws, will I have the opportunity to terminate those items prior to taking ownership?
No. The process required to terminate these restrictions is often complex and costly. Termination of restrictions will require, at least, a majority vote by members of the Homeowner’s association, and may require litigation.
What if I have further questions regarding Condominium and PUD ownership?
Ask any questions you may have before you buy! Don’t wait to take ownership to find out about restrictions and regulations affecting your Homeownership rights.
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Diving in on chloramines
Alex Breitler
Jan 23, 2016 at 4:04 PM Jan 27, 2016 at 12:49 PM
STOCKTON — When the city first notified north Stockton residents in 2014 that it planned to put chloramines in their drinking water, the phone started ringing at the Municipal Utilities Department.
“We had a number of folks calling about skin rashes and other things,” said Mel Lytle, who heads the department.
There was only one problem: The chloramines hadn’t been turned on yet. Only now, two years later, are they filling the pipes.
The story shows how dangerous it can be to anecdotally link people’s health problems with what’s in their water.
Yet that is exactly what tends to happen in the debate over chloramines, a common disinfectant relied upon for up to three decades in Los Angeles, most of the Bay Area and most cities that take water from the murky Delta, not to mention millions of people in other states.
Much of the science supports the position of the state and federal government that the chemical generally is safe, though opponents say not enough studies have been done.
To be sure, chloramines may bring their own set of issues to worry about. But the standard chlorine that Stockton has traditionally relied upon can cause many of the same problems, and in the case of cancer-causing byproducts, arguably much worse.
That said, changing how a city disinfects its drinking water is serious business, said Peter Gleick, a well-known water expert at The Pacific Institute, an Oakland-based think tank.
Stockton must vigilantly test for lead or other unintended consequences, Gleick said. And he urged city officials to go to great lengths to share information regularly with a public that has been whipped into a frenzy ever since activist Erin Brockovich called attention to the long-discussed change last weekend.
“We see from examples like Flint, Michigan, that the failure to maintain and upgrade our water systems properly can lead to disasters,” Gleick said. “It’s a good thing that Stockton is thinking about how to modernize its system. But it’s also true that any change has to be done carefully.”
For the record, Gleick is one of 1.3 million people in the East Bay who drink water with chloramines.
“I think it’s been fine,” he said.
Asked about Stocktonians who have said they will immediately begin buying bottled water, Gleick said that “panic response” is unwarranted.
Enter Erin
In recent years, Brockovich and a former Southern California water utility manager named Bob Bowcock frequently have sounded the alarm about the use of chloramines in cities across the U.S.
Chloramines are a “secondary disinfectant,” a chemical put into the city's distribution pipes only after most of the bad stuff has been filtered out at the treatment plant by ozone gas and other technologies. The job of the chloramines is to make sure the rest of the bad stuff is taken care of as water spreads through the city's pipes.
Chlorine took care of this for many years, but scientists increasingly are concerned that the chlorine forms dangerous byproducts as it mixes with the relatively small amount of organic material that passes from the treatment plant into the pipes.
Thus, the switch to chloramines, which are not as strong a disinfectant but persist longer in the pipes and should better control those nasty byproducts.
In Stockton and many other cities, the change to chloramines has been made to comply with tightening federal standards. But Brockovich and Bowcock say that rather than slop a new chemical into the drinking water, cities should instead pony up and install large carbon filters at their treatment plants.
Stockton city officials have said such filters could cost anywhere from $15 million to $20 million to build, and another $4 million a year to operate; a rate increase would be required, they say. The equipment for the chloramines already is built and will cost about $100,000 to $150,000 a year to run.
Bowcock says the city’s estimates for the filters are artificially high. Such important decisions should not be based on economics, he said.
“Chloramine is considered a last resort, and only after you’ve removed all of the organic material” through other means, such as the filters, Bowcock said. “We’re on a ticking time bomb.”
He said he is “kind of” a consultant for Brockovich, who did not respond to multiple interview requests.
On Brockovich’s behalf, Bowcock has traveled from city to city advocating against chloramines, speaking to community groups from Grand Isle, Vermont, to Ketchikan, Alaska. In these towns he shares an avalanche of concerns, ranging from lead contamination in Washington, D.C., to a brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana, to pinhole leaks in homeowners’ pipes that spurred recent lawsuits in Orange County.
“We win some (cities) and we lose some,” Bowcock said last week. “At the end of the day, what Erin and I are advocating for is public participation in the process.”
Bowcock said he and Brockovich will not be paid for their appearance at a public forum in Stockton on Feb. 1. He said they are using personal funds, and that about 75 percent of their work is done at no cost in communities where they have no intention of pursuing any kind of case.
In other areas
The duo has had a hand in sparking chloramine uprisings across the country. In some places, such as Charlottesville, Virginia, elected officials backed off plans to use chloramines, not because they were concerned about the science, but because the public outcry was so significant.
Vermont’s largest water supplier has been on chloramines for 10 years, and the controversy continues today.
To address the public’s fears, Sarah Vose, the state toxicologist, examined the scientific literature and determined there was no particular risk to human health — a conclusion also reached by the San Francisco Department of Public Health after 2.4 million people on the peninsula also switched to chloramines.
In fact, the Vermont toxicologist found that chloramines may even result in a net health benefit. Scientists have demonstrated that people living in cities that still use chlorine are more likely to die from bladder cancer precisely because of those harmful byproducts that Stockton is trying to eliminate. Chloramines also were shown in a San Francisco study to dramatically reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease.
But citizens' concerns linger.
“I would go to a lot of public meetings and people would hold up these studies and say it’s toxic,” Vose said. “It can be a little bit hard to explain some of the very detailed problems with those studies to people not from a technical background.”
One study referred to by opponents found that rats were more likely to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome when chloramines were administered rectally. In the real world, of course, we put water in our mouths. The chloramines will break down in your stomach and won't reach your large intestine, experts say.
Other studies cite risks that would occur only at levels far higher than cities use in drinking water.
Experts acknowledge that certain people may be especially sensitive to chloramines, just as some are sensitive to chlorine. The Centers for Disease Control visited Vermont after the chloramines conversion to investigate reports of rashes, itchy eyes and other problems. In a survey of 173 local health-care providers, two reported having a patient who had problems believed to be related to the water.
The team also found that the vocal anti-chloramine activists likely skewed the study, by passing out 10,000 flyers and coaching residents on how to answer questions. In one case, a person with visible skin problems was approached in a grocery store by an activist “and was told the source of their skin problem was the chloramine in the tap water,” according to the CDC’s summary report.
All told, in Vermont and San Francisco combined, fewer than 100 people reported adverse reactions out of a total 2.5 million residents drinking the water.
Not convinced
Annette Smith, founder of the citizens group Vermonters for a Clean Environment, says the government has underestimated the problem. There likely are many more people who suffer symptoms and don’t realize that it’s related to their water, so they never report it, she said.
“We know that it’s the chloramines that are making people sick,” Smith said. “If I was standing before the people of Stockton, I would tell them, ‘Some of you are going to get sick.’”
The public health inquiries in Vermont and San Francisco were superficial, Smith says. And local water providers take their cues from the Environmental Protection Agency, which Smith says is beholden to the water industry and has lost credibility after the scandal in Flint.
“In many respects, a lot of what’s happening right now in this country is people are losing faith in government. This is just one aspect of that,” Smith said.
The EPA acknowledges that much is unknown about chloramines; few large studies have attempted to document human health impacts. But the reason, according to officials in Vermont, is that the smaller studies that have been done suggest there is no reason to conduct bigger, more complex studies.
An outside view
In the end, chloramines may not be as spooky as they sound to some.
Richard Valentine, an expert in chloramine chemistry at the University of Iowa, said we already have been exposed to chloramines even if they’re not in our drinking water. If you cook with chlorinated water, for example, the chlorine is likely to react with ammonia that is found in certain foods and create chloramines anyway.
Saying you don’t want chloramines in the drinking water “is like saying you don’t want to eat a cupcake but you eat flour, frosting and all the ingredients,” Valentine said.
As for those giant filters that Brockovich wants Stockton to build? Valentine says they’re not a perfect fix, either. Some chemicals will stick onto the filters like they’re supposed to, but another chemical with stickier properties might come along and knock the other chemicals off, like a Hummer that displaces a Volkswagen bug in a parking lot. Then you have to worry about the chemicals that have been dislodged.
“If you run the filters right you might be able to do it,” Valentine said. “But there are operational red flags you have to talk about.”
Stockton dentist Roger Lang is one of any number of local residents who have been doing their own research online and still have reservations.
“I’ve got kids and grandkids,” the dentist said. “I’m 68, so I’m closer to being out of this game than not, but for my kids and grandkids and all the people I care about, we need to really be smart on this one.”
Sitting in a conference room at Stockton’s new Delta drinking water plant, not far from the new tanks that mix this suddenly controversial chemical, Lytle tried to put the social media firestorm into context.
“Have all the scientific studies been done on all subjects? No,” said Lytle, who has a Ph.D. in botany. “But I think we have great faith in the degree of the science that has been done so far” on chloramines.
“Look where we’ve come from,” he said. “A hundred and fifty years ago people were dying of typhoid and cholera in this country. And how many children die each day throughout the world of waterborne diseases? It’s a success story that we have here in the United States and the western world, to make sure we have the highest quality water.”
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Rediff.com » Getahead » 'I didn't want to be a personal barber to the stars'
'I didn't want to be a personal barber to the stars'
Last updated on: December 05, 2013 16:11 IST
Hairdressing has been in Jawed Habib's blood. His father runs the successful Habib's Salon in New Delhi and had once counted Pt Jawaharlal Nehru amongst his clients; his grandfather was the barber to Lord Mountbatten and several Indian presidents.
Yet it took Jawed 26 years before he could figure out what he wanted to do in his life. But when he did, there was no stopping him.
Part hairdresser, part entrepreneur, Jawed Habib has taken the hairdressing business in India by storm. And there's no stopping him. Not just yet though.
Hairdresser Jawed Habib is a hard person to miss. He's dyed his hair blond and has his picture on all of the 340 odd salons that bear his name.
Having started out in the business rather late in life -- he was about 26 when his father sent him away to study hairdressing -- Jawed has made a name for himself in the business.
Arguably one of the most successful hairdressers in the country Jawed comes from a family of barbers. The family has witnessed history unfold before its eyes.
Jawaharlal Nehru is believed to be one of his father's clients and his grandfather was in the employ of Lord Mountbatten.
Jawed Habib has already begun expanding his business internationally and has ambitious plans of opening up to 5,000 salons in the coming years.
Admittedly, his plans sound tad ostentatious. But again, this is the man who started out from scratch, well almost.
More recently, Jawed Habib has launched his new book, Hair Yoga (purchase a copy here), in which he's spoken extensively about haircare.
In the book, he seeks to answer several hair-related doubts (does oil massage cause dandruff? do shampoos make hair weak? etc), takes up seemingly commonsensical topics (such as how to oil your hair for instance) and offers tips to using hair care products.
When he isn't writing, Jawed Habib is busy expanding his business. He's gone from zero to 340 salons in less than a decade and has plans to launch more.
In this first-person account, Jawed Habib talks about his journey:
My father Habib Ahmed studied at the Morris School of Hairdressing in London. He couldn't have afforded the education had it not been for Lord Mountbatten.
His father and my grandfather Nazir Ahmed, was the barber to the Viceroy. He had joined the services of the British government in India around 1936 at the Viceroy House. After India became Independent, he continued working for the Presidents who occupied the palace that came to be called the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
I was born there!
Image: Jawed Habib runs over 340 salons in the country.
Photographs: Courtesy Jawed Habib
Tags: Jawed Habib , Jawaharlal Nehru , Mountbatten , Morris School of Hairdressing , India
'My eventual plan was to pursue a career in hotel management'
When the Viceroy left for England, he'd asked my grandfather if he could do something for him. Granddad requested him to sponsor his son's education in hairdressing in England.
Lord Mountbatten agreed and my father, Habib Ahmed went to the Morris School of Hairdressing in London to study the art of cutting hair! In 1968!
You can imagine how overqualified he may have been when he returned to India a year later!
The job opportunities for a young man having studied hairdressing in London weren't an awful lot back then.
But again, he was also quite sure that the Rashtrapati Bhavan wasn't the place for him to be.
This was the late '60s/early '70s. Hairdressing was still decades away from becoming a respectable profession but that was all he knew. So around 1972/73, my father started out working in the salon at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi.
He quit about a decade later and on October 16, 1983 he set up his own salon -- Habib's Hair and Beauty -- at the Lodhi Hotel in New Delhi.
At the time when both my brothers -- Parvez and Amjad -- were assisting my father I was happy sitting at the reception, collecting the cash.
I was pursuing my master's degree in French from JNU (the Jawaharlal Nehru University) and remained reluctant to join the family business, despite my father's not-so-subtle hints.
My eventual plan was to perhaps pursue a career in hotel management. I'd imagined my knowledge of the French language, would offer better prospects.
By then I was 26. And still confused.
So my father did what most fathers would do -- he suggested I give his profession a go.
My father made a few calls to his friends at Morris -- we still couldn't have afforded the fees -- and managed to get a scholarship for me.
Before I knew it, I was on a flight to London. It was the first time I'd sat in an aircraft.
'If you don't like it, come back', he'd said.
Image: Habib Ahmed returned from England in 1969 having studied at the Morris School of Hairdressing, courtesy Lord Mountbatten
Tags: Morris School of Hairdressing , Jawaharlal Nehru University , Habib Ahmed , New Delhi , London
At McDonalds I discovered the importance of setting up a system
I cannot say I took to hairdressing very quickly.
The first time I held a pair of barber's scissors was at Morris. It felt strange. I was confused; I wasn't sure why I was here and what I was supposed to do.
London was an alien place. I'd not seen so many blond-haired people before and I wasn't even sure I wanted to be a hairdresser!
I was the only brown kid as far as I could see; I used to be made fun of and I didn't have a lot of friends.
Then again this was London! It was the most stylish place I had been to. This was an opportunity of a lifetime and just for that I thought I should stick it out.
A little over a month into the course, I realised this wasn't as bad as it may have seemed.
I had appeared for my first test and stood third in my class. My father wasn't wrong after all. This could work, I told myself.
That was also probably when I fell in love with hairdressing.
It was a nine months-long course and involved about 1500 hours of training and practice.
Our college timings were from 9am to 5pm. Over the weekends I'd work at salons honing my skills, putting to practice what I'd learnt.
But that wasn't where I would get my greatest lesson of my career.
On weekdays from 6pm to 11pm, I would work at a local McDonald's store.
I didn't have many friends to hang out with and so working somewhere seemed like a good idea to spend time and make some money.
At McDonalds I discovered the importance of setting up a system.
There, they train you well, make you go through various departments decide upon your salary and raises only on the basis of the exams you appear for.
No one person is important. The system is what works; the system keeps things going. People may come and go but as long as the system keeps running, your business keeps running too.
McDonalds is where I realised what a difference a well-put-together system can do.
It was where I learnt the importance of punctuality and what difference training can bring about.
Although I didn't know it then, these were the lessons that I would eventually put into use when I'd start my business.
I returned to India and started assisting my father.
Image: It was at McDonalds that Jawed Habib learnt the most important of his career. Seen here A Ronald McDonald balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.
Photographs: Eric Thayer/Reuters
Tags: London , McDonalds , Morris , India
'Every town I went to, I learnt that the needs of the people there were very, very different from those in the big cities'
My father is of the belief that hairdressing is a personalised profession. People visit a barber's store because they are comfortable the way they are treated there and it's a bit of a habit.
On the other hand, I believed that it was possible to build a brand that people can associate with and rather than going to a particular salon, visit one that has branches all over.
We'd always differed on this. He thought it wasn't possible to set up a system in this unorganised sector; I thought the contrary.
So I began reaching out to people outside of his world.
I started conducting seminars and workshops in small towns. Whenever, I would conduct a workshop, I would follow it up with a press conference where I'd talk about the science of hairdressing, why it's important etc. But along the way, it was also a great learning experience for me.
Every town I went to, I learnt that the needs of the people there were very, very different from those in the big cities.
I may have learnt hairdressing in London, but that would be of no use to my life if I didn't deliver what my clients wanted.
Remember, this was still the time of 'step cut', 'Sadhna cut' and 'Dimple cut'. I couldn't have possibly introduced anything revolutionary back then. It'd have to be a slow process.
While I was continuing with my workshops, I worked alongside my father and taught at his academy.
Then in 1997, I suggested that we do something that'd get us the attention we deserve. And so on February 15, I attempted to set a record for cutting hair for 24 hours.
In that time, I did 410 haircuts and set a record.
This was the turning point in my life. I'd stepped out of my father's shadows.
For a change, the media attention was on me now. It did make him and my brothers tad uncomfortable but there hasn't been bad blood.
In 2000 Sunsilk signed me on as their spokesperson and I became their brand ambassador. It made me a familiar face because I did their shows and appeared in their television advertisements.
All this while, I never stopped cutting hair nor did I stop my workshops. These were the two things that kept me rooted and in touch with my market and understand my clients' need.
Along the way, I had also begun reaching out to my students, asking them if they'd like to start a business with me. There were some who responded.
Then in 2004, I started out on my own.
Image: Since 2000, after he became the spokesperson for Sunsilk, Jawed Habib has been in the limelight. And seems to enjoy it.
Tags: Sadhna , Sunsilk , London
I've believed in living one day at a time
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By now, I had set up 35 salons in several smaller cities in association with my students. When I separated my business from my father's, I took those salons with me and changed the name from Habib's to the Jawed Habib brand.
We had salons in towns such as Bhatinda, Amritsar, even Siliguri as well as in larger cities such as Cochin, Ahmedabad and Bhuvnaeshwar among others.
I shifted my offices to Mumbai and that was when began expanding my business by setting up a system in place.
The first step was to start by charging a franchisee fee because if you want to grow, franchising is the way to go.
It wasn't very high but it was important to get everyone under one umbrella. The fees helped us standardise things -- the charges, the look and feel of the salon, the overall experience etc.
In exchange for the fees, we would provide expertise and the permission to use our brand name.
Needless to say, there were some who backed out but most of them continued their association with me.
I cannot say I faced a lot of challenges getting my business to where it is today because I've believed in living one day at a time. If I like an idea, I want to execute it as soon as possible. I don't mull over anything for too long because I believe it is important to get things going. When you live a day at a time you realise there's so much to get done.
Since 2004, I've focussed largely on how to expand my business and testing the system at all times.
I have been associated with celebrities and I was also associated with Miss India in 2003. It didn't take long for me to realise that the celeb culture wasn't meant for me because it restricts my creativity. I didn't want to be be a personal barber to the stars, doing only what they want me to do.
Today, the only target before me is how to expand the number of salons.
In it, I have now launched separate brands. The flagship brand is Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty that offers the entire range of services. Then there is Jawed Habib Expresso that only offers haircuts for Rs 99. I have my academy and a new brand called Bevels by Jawed Habib that is a high-end salon chain providing a holistic experience -- from makeover and styling to colouring and grooming. So I am catering to the entire spectrum.
Soon, I plan to start a new brand called Hair Yoga where I am hoping to formalise the Indian champi. If the Thai massage can go global, why can't the champi?
The idea is to take small areas and specialise in them. Expresso for instance is growing at a fast pace because it needs small investments offers basic services and yields quicker returns.
We've now also expanded internationally and have branches in Singapore, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and London.
Eventually, we hope to set up 5,000 salons in India itself. The number may look daunting but think of it again.
There are some 672 districts in India. Across these districts, there could well be close to two lakh individual salons and beauty parlours. If I could convince even a miniscule proportion of them to join us, how long would it take to build reach that figure?
I travel a great deal every week to set up branches, explore newer opportunities etc. We're hoping to get into licensing products under the Jawed Habib brand soon. But there's one thing I've never stopped doing -- cutting hair.
Once every week, I visit my Khan Market salon and do what I started out doing because this is where my I learn the changing trends. My clients are my R&D. However large my business gets, I cannot afford to forget what I really do for a living.
As told to Abhishek Mande Bhot
Image: To this day, Jawed Habib ensures he services his clients at least once every week
Tags: Habib Hair , Miss India , Abhishek Mande Bhot , Jawed Habib , Habib Expresso
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Change of government to bring end to culture of secrecy
In his first public statement as Premier, Jay Weatherill said ‘we want to present a government that is open and accountable’.
On the last parliamentary sitting day before the election, his government has demonstrated yet again how scandalously shallow this commitment was.
This week the Auditor-General presented a report to Parliament about the Riverbank Development in which the government has invested $180 million of taxpayers’ money.
In his report the Auditor-General has been highly critical of the Government’s ‘lack of transparency’ about its deal with the Walker Corporation.
We have asked the Government a series of questions in an attempt to lift the secrecy that has surrounded this project since its inception.
We have asked the Premier and the Deputy Premier questions in Parliament.
But the Government has refused to explain why it entered a legally binding agreement four days before the 2014 election caretaker period when according to the Auditor-General, significant key aspects of the project ‘remained outstanding’.
Nothing has changed over the past four years.
Earlier this year, the Weatherill Labor Government voted against Liberal proposals to hold open ICAC hearings, and provide increased protections for whistleblowers and journalists.
This week the Government has signed an agreement for a dirty diesel generator but won’t reveal the cost.
The Weatherill Labor Government will be remembered for a toxic culture of secrecy which only a change of government can bring to an end.
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Dental Assistant Found Fatally Stabbed in Carlsbad
This last Friday the tragic murder of a beloved Carlsbad Dental Assistant sadly transpired. Authorities reported that on Friday, November 9, 2012, JoAnne Javier was found stabbed to death in her car of the parking lot where she worked. The 24-year-old, who was late returning from her break, was discovered by her employer slumped over in her SUV. A witness called 911 after hearing a lady screaming, ‘My assistant, my assistant, call 911.”
According to Carlsbad Police, patrol officers responded to a 911 call around 4:30p.m. to the parking lot in the 5800 block of Van Allen Way. Tragically, they found the young woman in her car slumped over and bleeding from her chest. The victim appeared to have been stabbed in the chest multiple times. A short time later, paramedics pronounced the Javier dead at the scene.
Police immediately began investigating Javier’s murder. A few hours later, homicide detectives developed information on a male suspect believed to be responsible for her murder. That suspect was Javier’s boyfriend, John Monta. He is also the father of Javier’s 3-year-old child {NBC 7}. Carlsbad detectives went to Monta’s apartment, with the assistance of San Diego Police.
After an hour long stand-off at his home, located in the 2200 block of Dunlop Street in Linda Vista, police officials manage to persuade Monta to come out of his apartment. He was taken into custody on suspicion of Javier’s murder and he left his home carrying a medical bag. His father soon told NBC 7 that the his son is dying from lymphoma and that he had just undergone a bone marrow transfusion.
It was reported that surveillance footage of the Van Allen Way parking lot is was what led police to Monta’s apartment. A police source told NBC 7 that a surveillance camera captured the suspect’s silver vehicle near the scene of the victim’s stabbing. News reports stated that Monta seemed surprised when he was arrested and apparently he acted as though he did not know what was going on.
A motive for the murder is not yet known. According to NBC 7, friends of the victim stated the couple had been arguing a lot lately. Criminal defense attorney Gretchen Von Helms told NBC 7 that Monta’s alleged medical condition could play a role in his defense in court. Monta is being held at Vista Detention Facility without bail and he is facing one count of first-degree murder.
It is vital that all individuals arrested for a crime seek a skilled criminal defense attorney, especially when the crime involves murder.The consequences of a murder conviction are severe! 15 to life, 25 to life, life without the possibility of parole, or even Death…… These cases are extremely emotional on all involved including the defendant’s family and the victim’s family. Selecting the best legal representation for you or a loved one in a murder case is critical!
Sources: “Boyfriend Arrested in Woman’s Fatal Stabbing” ~ NBC 7 San Diego,
Man Arrested in Connection With Woman’s Stabbing Death ~ 10News San Diego,
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Evaporation - A Wastewater Treatment Alternative
Tom M. Pankratz / December 28, 2000
Evaporation is being considered as an alternative process in an increasing number of wastewater treatment applications. It can be effective for concentrating or removing salts, heavy metals and a variety of hazardous materials from solution. Also, it may be used to recover useful by-products from a solution, or to concentrate liquid wastes prior to additional treatment and final disposal. Most applications of the technology also produce a high quality, reusable distillate-a very important feature where water conservation is a priority.
During evaporation, a solution is concentrated when a portion of the solvent, usually water, is vaporized, leaving behind a saline liquor that contains virtually all of the dissolved solids, or solute, from the original feed. The process may be carried out naturally in solar evaporation ponds, or through the use of commercially available evaporation equipment.
Solar evaporation ponds usually are limited by land availability and cost, potential odor problems, or meteorologic and climatological conditions, whereas mechanical evaporators are relatively compact, reliable and efficient.
Design and Operation
The evaporation process is driven by heat transferred from condensing steam to a solution at a lower temperature across a metallic heat transfer surface. The absorbed heat causes vaporization of the solvent, usually water, and an increase in the solute concentration. The resulting vapor may be vented to the atmosphere, or condensed for reuse.
Mechanical evaporation is an energy-intensive way to concentrate liquids, and various energy alternatives should be considered in the selection of the most efficient evaporator. In an ideal system, one kilogram of condensing steam will evaporate one kilogram of water from the solution. Such a system has a steam efficiency, or economy, of 1:1 (1 kg of water removed for every kg. of steam applied). A simple evaporator system (Fig 1) has a single evaporation chamber, or effect, and is said to have an "economy of one."
Evaporator economy can be increased by increasing the number of effects. A multiple effect system (Fig 2) uses the vapor from the first effect as the steam source for each subsequent effect. As the temperature decreases in each succeeding stage, evaporation continues because the pressure and boiling point also are reduced.
The use of each additional effect increases the system's energy efficiency. For example, a double-effect evaporator requires approximately 50 percent of the steam consumed by a single effect unit, and has a theoretical economy of 2. The number of effects can be increased to the point where the capital cost of the next effect exceeds the savings in energy costs.
The use of vapor compression is another proven technique for reducing energy input. In this approach (Fig 3), vapor discharged from the evaporator chamber is compressed to the pressure/temperature values required in the heat exchanger.
Mechanical compressors are used most frequently for accomplishing vapor compression. Compressors may be of the positive displacement, centrifugal, or axial type. An evaporator system using mechanical vapor compression often will require only an outside steam source to initiate operation. This usually can be supplied by a small boiler or resistance heater in the evaporator feed tank. A steam jet thermal compressor using high pressure steam also may be considered. The use of a thermal compressor is approximately equivalent to adding an additional evaporator effect.
When available, waste heat from other process streams also may be captured to lower evaporation costs. For example, hot process fluids may be pumped through the heating tubes instead of steam, recovering heat and transferring it to the fluid to be evaporated, or energy from hot flue gases can be converted to steam in a reboiler and subsequently used in an evaporator.
Types of Evaporators
Evaporators can be categorized according to the arrangement of their heat transfer surface and the method used to impart energy (heat) to the solution. Some common types of evaporators include
Vertical tube falling film: Recirculating liquid is introduced at the top of a vertical tube bundle and falls in a thin film down the inside of the tubes. The liquid absorbs heat from steam condensing on the outside of the tubes and the water in the liquid is vaporized. This type of evaporator usually is selected for higher viscosity liquids and for concentrating heat-sensitive solutions that require low residence times (Fig 4).
Horizontal tube spray film: Recirculating liquor is heated and sprayed over the outside of a horizontal tube bundle carrying low pressure steam, condensing water vapor inside the tube. Vapor from the evaporator chamber can be used as steam in a subsequent effect, or mechanically compressed and reused as the heating medium in the stage where it was generated (Fig 5).
Scale forming on the outside of the tubes can be removed periodically through chemical cleaning. Horizontal tube designs can be applied in locations with low headroom requirements, and are especially beneficial in indoor installations.
Forced circulation: Recirculating liquor is pumped through a heat exchanger under pressure to prevent boiling and subsequent scale formation in the tubes. The liquor then enters a separator chamber operating at a slightly lower pressure or partial vacuum, causing flash evaporation of water, and formation of insoluble crystals in the liquor (Fig 6).
Forced circulation evaporators, or crystallizers, are often used for applications requiring high solids concentration or crystallizing, or in applications involving large amounts of suspended solids. Energy costs for forced circulation units can be more than for other evaporation systems because of their high recirculation rates.
Combined and hybrid systems: Combining different types of evaporators, or combining them with other processes to reduce capital and operating costs, or meet specific treatment objectives, often is possible. One fairly common arrangement uses a falling film evaporator followed by a forced circulation crystallizer. In this scheme, an evaporator concentrates the wastewater stream to 20 to 30 percent solids, and a crystallizer further concentrates it to a solid. Energy costs may be reduced by using steam vented from the evaporator to operate the crystallizer.
Hybrid designs are becoming more common in zero liquid discharge applications. A hybrid system may consist of an evaporator or evaporator/crystallizer preceded by a reverse osmosis or electrodialysis preconcentration step. The concentrate, or reject, from the preconcentrator becomes the feed for the evaporator.
Although a hybrid system adds complexity, it can reduce the size of the evaporator unit, as well as the system's energy needs. But note that not all wastewaters, especially those with high scaling tendencies, are candidates for hybrid systems. Table 1 shows the energy savings obtained by selecting an 85 gpm hybrid system.
Evaporator Applications
Because evaporation is an energy- and capital-intensive process, the selection and design of an evaporator system must be carefully considered for each application.
Evaporators have been used successfully in many industrial wastewater treatment applications, e.g., power and chemical plant wastewaters, metal finishing wastes, spent pulp liquors, emulsified oil streams, high soluble BOD (sugar) streams, and nonvolatile aqueous organic or inorganic streams containing dyes, acids and bases.
Zero liquid discharge: Federal, state and local regulations governing industrial wastewater discharges continue to become more stringent. All direct dischargers must obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit that sets the maximum permissible limit for regulated pollutants. NPDES permits are subject to renewal, and permitted discharge levels may be lowered to reflect changes in the receiving water body. Dischargers therefore must take into account their wastewater production as well as possible future variations.
In many industrial plants, evaporators can be installed to achieve zero liquid discharge of wastewater. These systems often consist of a falling film evaporator followed by a crystallizer and filter press (Fig 7). A rotary spray dryer may take the place of a crystallizer. However, precautions must be taken to control fugitive dust emissions. Figure 7 illustrates the water balance for a hybrid zero liquid discharge system used to treat a power plant's cooling tower blowdown.
Water reuse: In this area evaporation has several advantages over conventional physical-chemical processes, one of the most significant being the high quality of the distillate. Most installations can produce a distillate TDS of less than 10 mg/l, and in some cases, less than 2 mg/l.
Not only does the recovered water from an evaporator meet most discharge specifications, it can almost always be recycled for reuse in manufacturing or cooling applications. In one metal finishing installation, distillate was recycled as process rinse water at a volume ten times less than the quantity of city water required to do the job.
Evaporators can minimize the production of regulated waste residues, and increase the potential for recovering valuable metals from those wastes. Unlike ion exchange, evaporation is not as sensitive to traces of oil, and does not produce regeneration wastes that require additional treatment.
Metal finishing: The metal finishing industry today makes use of the "electroless" plating process, for instance in the manufacture of printed circuit boards. This produces a hard-to-treat waste stream that contains chelating agents such as organic acids (e.g., EDTA) or ammonia, which prevent the normal precipitation of heavy metal hydroxides. Additional chemicals must be added to break down the chelating agents prior to conventional treatment. However, evaporation has been used successfully on these wastes without the need for other reagents.
Operating Cost Evaluation
A cost comparison of two wastewater treatment alternatives considered for use at a metal finishing facility in the Northeast is shown in Table 2. The preliminary study evaluated several treatment approaches, but concluded that an evaporation system (evaporator/crystallizer) and a conventional chemical precipitation system (neutralization/precipitation/polishing) both would be capable of producing a satisfactory effluent. However, only the evaporation system could produce water of a high enough quality for reuse. While the precipitation system was rated at 395 l/min, the evaporation system was rated at 190 l/min, reflecting its ability to reuse evaporator distillate as process rinse water.
Tom M. Pankratz is the Middle East regional manager for Aqua-Chem, Inc., based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Andrew J. Newman
Prof Andrew J. Newman
Personal Chair of Islamic Studies and Persian
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Activities & awards
a.newman@ed.ac.uk
http://www.imes.ed.ac.uk/index-pages/staff_pages/andrew_newman.html
Willingness to take Ph.D. students: Yes
the history of Twelver Shi'ism
the history of Islamic law
hadith studies
the evolution of the legal bases of Islamic medical theory and practice
the history of Iran
classical, medieval and modern Middle Eastern history and culture
Persian language and literature
modern Arabic literature
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College
Shiism, Iranian history
Professor Andrew Newman has a BA in History, summa cum laude, from Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, USA, and an MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
He joined IMES in 1996, having been a Research Fellow at both the Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine, Oxford and Green College, Oxford, whilst researching topics in the history of Islamic medicine.
pre-modern subalterns
sectarianism in Islam
Professor Newman recently completed Twelver Shi`ism, Unity and Diversity in the Life of Islam, 632 to 1722 (Edinburgh, 2013), on the history and development of Twelver Shi‘ism. Future projects include a volume on prominent figures of the Safawid period, a volume on the Safawids as empire, and further research into early Twelver Shi‘i history, doctrine and practice.
Professor Newman is the founder and moderator of 'Shii News', an e-mail list started in 2009 that now serves more than 630 academics and non-academics across the world who are interested in all forms of Shi‘ism and Shi‘i expression and their study both past and present. An associated website, 'The Shi‘i Studies Network', has recently gone live at: https://www.shii-news.imes.ed.ac.uk/ .
He is also directing 'Recovering "Lost Voices": The Role and Depiction of Iranian/Persianate Subalterns from the 13th century to the Modern Period', funded by the British Institute of Persian Studies, for further information on which see https://www.shii-news.imes.ed.ac.uk/the-subalterns-project/. The first workshop of the project - on pre-Safavid subalterns – took place on 7-8 November, 2015 in Edinburgh, UK. The presentations from the workshop are now uploaded on YouTube and can be viewed at: https://www.shii-news.imes.ed.ac.uk/the-subalterns-project/the-first-workshop-edinburgh-7-8-november-2015/ There is also a write-up of the workshop in the IMES Alumni Newsletter no.6, pp 16-17.
In Autumn 2015, Professor Newman also organised four seminar for a series entitled 'Shii-Sunni Conflict in Islam: Past, Present and Future'. These are discussed in the IMES Alumni Newsletter no.6, p. 18.
He is also 'Chercheur Associé' (Associate Scholar) of the CNRS (UMR 7528 Mondes Iranien et Indien) (Paris).
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Professor Newman is a Member of the Founding Editorial Board of the 'Islamic Studies' section of Oxford Bibliographies Online.
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Professor Newman served as Section Editor, History of Iran for Encyclopedia of islam, series 3, from 2014 to 2016.
He has authored numerous articles and presented many papers nationally and internationally on aspects of Shi`ism from its earliest years to the Qajar period.
Postgraduate teaching
Core Course: MSc In Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
Research Methods and Problems
Shī‘ī Islam
The History of Islamicate Medicine
Modern Persian Literature
History of Modern Iran
Glimpses into Late-Safawid spiritual discourse: An ‘Akhbārī’ critique of Sufism and Philosophy
The limits of “Orthodoxy”? Notes on the Anti-Abū Muslim polemic of early 11th/17th Iran
‘Great men’, ‘decline’ and empire: Safavid studies and a way forward
Research activities & awards
Symposia Iranica IV
Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
‘Islam in Europe: Prospect and Challenges’
44Shi¿¿¿i/Sunni Relations in the Persianate World
The Unthought in Islam
Recovering 'Lost Voices': The Role and Depiction of Iranian/Persianite Subalterns from the Thirteenth Century to the Modern Period
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June 28, 2017 / 1:32 PM / 2 years ago
Prosecutor, governor spar over death penalty in Florida's top court
Bernie Woodall
(Reuters) - Florida Supreme Court justices on Wednesday asked whether an Orlando prosecutor removed from first-degree murder cases by Governor Rick Scott had the discretion to adopt a policy not to seek the death penalty in her district.
FILE PHOTO -- Florida Governor Rick Scott takes the stage prior to a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump on US-Cuba relations at the Manuel Artime Theater in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Aramis Ayala, a Democrat who took office in January, sued the Republican governor this spring over his decision to take her off two dozen murder cases.
She has said the death penalty is not in the best interest of justice and argues Scott is exceeding his authority. Scott says Florida state attorneys should “prosecute individuals to the fullest extent of the law,” including the death penalty.
Ayala’s lawyer, Roy Austin of Washington, argued on Wednesday that she had used allowable discretion in choosing not to pursue capital punishment, including in a high-profile case against a man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando policewoman in separate incidents.
Justice R. Fred Lewis said Ayala appeared to be creating a blanket policy when she announced at a March press conference that she would not seek death sentences in the Ninth Judicial District, which includes Orange and Osceola counties in central Florida.
“How is that really within the concept of discretion?” Lewis asked. “To my mind, discretion is when you make a decision on a case-by-case basis.”
Ayala’s lawyer Austin said prosecutors throughout Florida make calls on how to handle various types of cases.
“Discretion comes in many forms. What State Attorney Ayala did was absolutely an exercise in discretion,” Austin said.
Florida Solicitor General Amit Agarwal, arguing on behalf of the governor, said allowing Ayala to create a “blanket policy” in the Ninth Judicial District could lead to an uneven application of justice for first-degree murder cases across Florida.
If her policy is allowed to stand, “we’re going to have a situation where you have law-free zones with respect to some statutes in some parts of the state,” said Agarwal.
Ayala attended the oral arguments in Tallahassee, while Scott was traveling, their respective offices said.
Ayala, Florida’s first black woman elected state attorney, in April sued Scott to take back the cases, which are being handled by the Republican state attorney for an adjoining district, with the help of some of Ayala’s staff.
The justices did not say on Wednesday when they would rule. Austin has indicated he will pursue the case in federal court if Ayala loses in Florida’s top court.
Reporting by Bernie Woodall in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Editing by Dan Grebler and Grant McCool
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July 22, 2009 / 9:40 PM / in 10 years
Poor infants fare worse despite Canada health care
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even with Canada’s system of universal health care, chronically ill babies from poorer families tend to do worse, a new study finds.
Researchers found that among nearly 12,000 infants born with complex medical problems — such as heart defects, lung disease and Down syndrome — those from lower-income neighborhoods had higher risks of hospitalization and death.
All of the babies were born in Ontario and covered by Canada’s universal health insurance.
The findings suggest that even with equal access to healthcare, chronically ill infants from poorer families remain at a disadvantage, the researchers report in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
The connection between socioeconomics and health is well known. But according to the authors, this is the first study to follow newborns with complex medical conditions to see how income affects their health, even when they are covered by universal health insurance.
The researchers, led by Dr. Chengning Wang of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, based their findings on data for more than 500,000 infants born in Ontario hospitals between 1996 and 2000.
Just over 2 percent of those newborns had at least one complex chronic condition.
Among these infants, the study found, those from the lowest-income neighborhoods had a 24 percent higher rate of hospitalization during the first year of life than babies from the most affluent neighborhoods.
Their death rate was similarly elevated, though that finding was not statistically significant — meaning it could have been due to chance.
The reasons for the disparity are not clear, but income-related differences in the home environment — from unsafe housing to inadequate nutrition — may be at work, according to the researchers.
In addition, while the Canadian system reduces barriers to healthcare, it does not cover all the costs that families face in caring for a child with chronic health problems, Dr. Chris Feudtner, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, notes in an accompanying editorial.
“Universal access will not by itself translate into universal health;” Feudtner writes. “Instead social support programs may be far more important.”
SOURCE: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, July 2009.
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May 1, 2009 / 12:34 AM / 10 years ago
U.S. health data czar sees role for government hand
Susan Heavey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Electronic health records need a nudge from the government if the technology is to become widespread, the nation’s new health information technology czar said on Thursday.
An electronic medical record system is seen at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, January 27, 2005. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
“It is clear that this field has not advanced (enough) ... when left exclusively to the private sector so there is a public role,” said Dr. David Blumenthal, head of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Backers of electronic records say they can protect patients by preventing medical errors and save money by avoiding duplicated tests and better managing chronic conditions that can be costly to treat.
The government did not want to regulate too much or be too intrusive but it did need to take steps to improve the public good, Blumenthal told an event hosted by the Markle Foundation, a nonprofit technology group.
A former professor at Harvard Medical School, Blumenthal took charge of the health IT office last week and must now help direct roughly $19 billion in federal funds aimed at encouraging doctors and hospitals to convert mounds of paper medical records into digital records.
The money was part of the economic stimulus package passed by Congress earlier this year.
The potential for billions in spending initially boosted the health IT sector, which includes companies such as McKesson Corp and Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc as well as larger players such as Microsoft Corp, Google Inc, Siemens AG and General Electric Co.
Since then, investors and others have been waiting for guidance from the U.S. health IT office.
Blumenthal’s office must determine just how practitioners would qualify for payments as well as potential standards for medical record software.
Much of the U.S. economy is steeped in electronics, but studies have repeatedly shown that many health care providers — mostly at smaller practices — rely on paper.
Consumer advocates want safeguards on electronic records that ensure patient privacy and allow them access to their data.
Blumenthal said his office would work quickly to set policies and direct the stimulus funding. “We are going to be very soon... making some decisions on how to use some of the funds that are available to us.”
Under the previous Bush administration, the health department heavily relied on the private sector to drive the electronic records effort.
Marc Overhage, who oversees medical information research at the Regenstrief Institute, said that has not worked.
“We can’t keep doing what we’re doing because what we’re doing is nothing,” he said. “There’s not a lot that’s changed in the last five years that’s really meaningful,” he said at the foundation event.
Editing by Tim Dobbyn
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Chronicle of a Bank Robbery
Note: The following record has been reconstructed by Wm. Longley, Sheriff, Houston, as “Information assumed and/or sworn to by witnesses and a recovered victim, all the parts depending on each other like an overview reading of trail signs, and presented at resolution of the incident involved.”
6:00 A.M. Houston woke up in the midst of blistering heat, every window open in every building, hoping for one breath of sweet air, perhaps captured from a valley deep in the far mountains or off the Gulf itself and then aimed to idle across the grass in its sweet contentment. Only cows, coyotes and birds of every color knew the kind of storm being brewed up. Heat was the least of the problems coming their way.
8:00 A.M. Toliver Bushmill, teller at the Houston First Bank, adjusted his collar, then loosened the collar so the boss, Bank Manager Lucien Graves, wouldn’t notice it too soon as he lifted the “Closed sign” and unlocked the door of the bank. Not a soul stood outside in the heat.
8:25 A.M. No customers had come into the bank and Bushmill, usually neat as a good shooter’s gear, and so conscientious about his work that some found him a bit uppity, wondered if the whole day was to be the same. He was sorry he had shaved earlier, the itch setting in as the heat built its own, continuing invasion.
9:00 A.M. In a quick move, Bushmill finished off a cup of coffee that sat at his elbow just below the counter since he had opened the bars on his cage; because the boss, behind the closed door of his office was opening the big safe on the back side of the office, could not see him, and there was not a single customer in the bank.
9:02 A.M. The first customer, not one Bushmill recognized, entered the bank with a black bag , much like a doctor’s bag, and a young woman, exceptionally attractive, came in right behind him. Bushmill put forward the open palm of his right hand, the way he normally invited customers to step up to his window. The man swung the bag up on the counter and said, “I want to make a large deposit, but you’ll have to count the money.” He proceeded to open the bag to show a mass of band-wrapped currency, which made Bushmill smile, as the attractive young lady sauntered toward the bank manager’s office.
9:04 A.M. As Bushmill accepted the package of currency from the man, the woman dropped what was apparently a glass container of some sort that smashed to pieces on the floor with a loud crash. She threw up one hand beside her face in a gesture of surprise and shame, as if she was totally embarrassed, and with the other hand stuck a gun in the face of the bank manager who had flung open the office door. At the same moment the man stuck a gun into the face of Bushmill.
9:05 A.M. The bank was immobilized for but a few ticks of the clock as the man instructed Bushmill to “Dump the bag on the floor and fill it with real money,” and the woman had forcefully jammed her gun into the side of manager Wilkerson and had him, in the same few ticks of the clock, filling a black cloth bag with banded money from the wide-open safe in the back of his office.
9:08 A.M. Nobody else had entered the bank. The man’s black bag was filled with currency, the woman’s black cloth bag was filled with the contents of the safe. When Wilkerson turned to the safe again, the woman hit him on the head with her weapon. He collapsed on the floor. The man by that time had set his bag near the door along with another small bag and ushered Bushmill at the point of his weapon into the office where he was banged on the head and collapsed right beside the manager.
9:10 A.M. Leon Caruthers, at the livery, saw the two customers leave the bank and climb leisurely into a small carriage, the man take the reins and giddy-up their horse, turn the corner of the bank, and go down a side road. It was too damned hot to notice anything else, except the onerous black clouds building up south of town, and a change in the air that suddenly brought him alert to another condition … at the far end of town, where the road forked at a wide spot in the road, a dust cloud had risen like it had “plumb bloomed aloud,” as he told the sheriff later on. (Later, he also remembered something else he had thought at the moment, “that the damned birds had lit out too, not a one around, not a peep, not a wing against the sky, making me think now they’re a helluva lot smarter than we are, reading sign like they do.”)
9:13 A.M. Both Leon Caruthers and the sheriff, Bill Longley, agreed they had noticed a sudden silence in the air, an eerie silence both men attested that captured their attention because of its previously unknown situation, as a horrific wind slammed into town and a terrifying explosion blew out the front of the bank, the fire starting immediately and the just-as-explosive wind tossing that fire like a lit matchstick directly into dusty tinder for immediate ignition.
9:15 A.M. Two men from the back of MaryGrace’s Rooming House, right behind the bank, rushed into the alley and saw the bank on fire, felt the awful wind carrying heat almost claiming them, and Toliver Bushmill stagger out of the bank, his jacket on fire. In the midst of the heat and the wind and the onerous forces seemingly piled atop them, they managed to get Bushmill’s jacket off and the flames stomped out. They staggered off half carrying Bushmill with them, which eventually saved his life.
9:30 A.M. Firefighting, what there was of it in the face of the winds shrieking down the main street and up every alley, was very difficult, but the meager efforts did managed to contain the fire to three buildings, all three totally demolished, and by 10:50 only smoke and an occasional spark rose from the burnt sites.
10:50 A.M. As the last of the flames had been seen, and attention thrown back on Bushmill, those in attendance heard him scream in his delirious condition that the bank was being robbed. The sheriff, when he heard about it a few minutes later, said, “No way I can check that now. Anybody seen Lucien around? He was always there when the bank was opened.” Nobody had seen Lucien Graves.
11:20 A.M. Leon Caruthers said, aloud, to nobody in particular because he was in front of half the town as they stood like muster before the saloon, “Any of you folks hear any birds yet? I ain’t heard a bird since before that damned wind started outside of town, and then the explosion and then the fire. Them birds knew it all along, before us, I bet before the telegraph stopped working, might have been someone trying to let us know a storm was coming on from the Gulf. When he asked if the telegrapher Burt Stubbs was there, Stubbs spoke up and said, “I just had two customers this morning, a man and his lady friend and one message came in when I was checking out back for some lost luggage and I swear this gent could have read the message because he grabbed his girl and run off just as my whole rig went dead. I could hear that much. It ain’t back in place yet, at least not working yet’s far as I know.
11:32 A.M. Someone on the edge of the gathering told the sheriff what Stubbs had said. He asked Stubbs if he knew them and Stubbs said he’d never seen them before. “What time was that?” the sheriff said and Stubbs said it was near 9 o’clock. “Where are those folks now?” the sheriff said to the crowd. Caruthers, up front of the crowd, said, “They left just before everything hit us, like they knew it was coming just like the damned birds I told you about.”
11:35 A.M. After deep thought, the sheriff told Stubbs to see if he could track down the message that came in around 9 o’clock, “when you’re up and running again,” which made it kind of official that he was onto something.
3:20 P.M. With the fire mostly dead, no flames for hours, the force of volunteers went looking for the bank manager. They found him, shriveled and burnt beyond general recognition, on the floor of his office, or what was left of it. The rings on his hands proved that the body was that of Lucien Graves. Burial services were planned post haste, as he had no relatives in town.
3:45 P.M. Outside his office, on the small poster board where he put notices and wanted posters, now completely bare, Sheriff Bill Longley posted a notice that a man and woman, as chief suspects, were wanted for questioning in the robbery of the Houston Bank and murder of the bank manage, Lucien Graves. It is suspected that some kind of bomb or incendiary device was used in the explosion that started the fire when the brunt of the windstorm hit the town.
6:37 P.M. The telegrapher Stubbs reported to the sheriff that a message had been sent along the line advising Houston to expect shortly a terrific storm coming inland from the sea, like a hurricane, which had swept into that location and was bound northwest, toward Houston. The message was sent out at 8:50 that morning, from a telegrapher near Galveston Island, about 50 miles away.
6:55 P.M. Sheriff Longley added to the poster outside his office a statement that said, “The male suspect in this case is assumed to have telegrapher training.”
8:15 P.M. At the saloon, Longley corners Caruthers in a corner and says, “Leon, I’d say you’re the only one who saw the murderers, the man and his woman companion. I want you to go back over every detail and tell me what you can remember about them. I don’t care how damned small a detail it is. Just think about everything you saw. Close your eyes, I’ll buy you another drink, and just try to see what you saw back this morning before we almost lost our whole town. Caruthers closed his eyes, thought a while, tried to bring back images he had seen and forgotten, admitted a lot of stuff got in his way even with his eyes closed, and finally said one thing; “The gent was a lefty. I ‘member how he grabbed the reins of the buckboard, how he handled them.”
8:32 P.M. Longley spotted Stubbs at the other end of the saloon, took him by the arm and ushered him out of the saloon, advising him that he had to send out a telegraph message all along the line.
8:41 P.M. At the key of his apparatus, Stubbs sent out the following message: “Wanted for questioning of bank robbery and murder is a suspect described as a man capable at telegraphic use, is left-handed, and was in Houston on this day traveling with a very attractive woman. It is believed they left for dead a bank manager and a teller. Only the teller survived. Wire any information to W. Longley, Sheriff, Houston.”
6:56 A.M. Burt Stubbs rushed into the sheriff’s office, roused him from sleep in one of his cells, and said, “Bill, I got a message from my old pal Romo up in Humble where his family runs the ferry across the river. He says a man named Carl Locklin was a telegrapher for a while, would rather gamble than work, liked the ladies a little too much, and was seen coming into Humble last evening after being away for several months. He is left-handed and is staying at the Humble Hotel, Room 6. I will not advise anybody until Houston sheriff says so.”
7:31 A.M. Stubbs sent a message to Humble: “Do not advise anybody. I am on the way and will be there in a few hours. Much appreciation. W. Longley, Sheriff, Houston.”
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Trump Administration Will Print Census Forms Without Citizenship Question
In this June 27, 2019, file photo, Demonstrators gather at the Supreme Court as the justices finish the term with a key decision in a case involving an attempt by the Trump administration to ask everyone about their citizenship status in the 2020 census. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File
The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that rejected the administration’s justification for adding a question about citizenship status to the once-a-decade survey.
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Update: On Wednesday, the Trump administration changed its position on the citizenship question, with a Justice Department lawyer telling a federal judge that lawyers are looking for a way to move forward with including it on the Census. The announcement came after President Trump tweeted that he was "absolutely moving forward” with the question. U.S. District Court Judge George J. Hazel told lawyers he wanted an answer by Friday afternoon about what the administration would be doing.
Original story: The Trump administration will print the 2020 census form without a question asking people whether they’re U.S. citizens, the administration confirmed on Tuesday.
In a 5-4 ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the administration’s explanation for adding the question to the census survey, which is conducted once every decade and has implications for congressional representation and the flow of federal dollars to states.
“The Census Bureau has started the process of printing the decennial questionnaires without the question,” Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said in a statement.
“I respect the Supreme Court but strongly disagree with its ruling,” he added.
Ross last year approved adding the question to the population survey.
When Commerce revealed its plans to ask about citizenship status, its announcement said the decision followed a request from the Justice Department, and that the question would help enforce the Voting Rights Act, which is designed to prevent voter discrimination.
But that explanation later came under scrutiny and it surfaced that Ross and other administration officials had discussed including the question prior to the DOJ request.
The administration’s move to include the question led to at least seven lawsuits, brought by states, local governments, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, advocacy groups and individuals.
Writing for the majority in last week’s court ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts said that the Voting Rights Act enforcement rationale “seems to have been contrived.”
“The evidence tells a story that does not match the explanation the Secretary gave for his decision,” Roberts added.
The administration also argued that there was historical precedent for including citizenship questions and that they’d appeared on census surveys in the past. But legal scholars who researched the backstory cast doubt on the extent to which these claims were true.
Not long before the Supreme Court released its decision, files found on hard drives that belonged to a deceased Republican strategist, and filed in federal court, raised the possibility that the question was part of an effort to gain the party an advantage in future elections.
Those opposed to the citizenship question, including states and localities that sued, argued that adding it to the upcoming census would deter participation among immigrant communities and undermine the accuracy of the once-a-decade headcount.
New York was one of the states that sued.
“The Supreme Court last week made it clear that this anti-immigrant question was unconstitutional and that the census is too important to play partisan politics,” the state’s Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, said in a statement on Tuesday.
“For once, President Trump has listened to reason and the facts, and dropped this cynical attempt to weaponize one of the underpinnings of our very democracy,” he added.
Fifteen Republican state attorneys general were among those who backed the administration’s push to include the question.
The census helps to guide the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funding, as well as the allocation of congressional representatives for each state and members of the Electoral College.
Research released in 2017 looked at 16 large federal programs that rely on datasets derived from the census to allocate funds. It found that in fiscal year 2015 all 50 states and the District of Columbia received about $589 billion from this group of programs.
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Argentina’s RTJ II International Championship Golf Course Opens June 1
Termas de Rio Hondo Essential to Growth of South America Tourist Destination
Palo Alto, Calif. (May 30, 2018)–Termas de Rio Hondo Golf Club, Argentina’s new international championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) Golf Course Architects, celebrates its official grand opening on June 1, 2018. Besides bringing a new layout to the country, it is a significant milestone in the expansion of the Santiago del Estero Province as a tourist destination.
“We designed a golf course that will attract people to the region who will want to stay and play for several days,” said Jones, Chairman and Master Architect for RTJ II, which has built more than 280 courses in 40 countries.
Termas de Rio Hondo Golf Club is projected to play a key role in the growth of tourism for the province, located in northern Argentina, joining a world-class Formula 1 and Grand Prix motorcycle racetrack, new airport, national museum of art and history and historical habitat preserve. Argentina boasts the greatest number of golfers and has the most golf courses of South American countries.
“We integrated the rural character of Santiago del Estero into our design with a golf course that will captivate the golfer’s eye and imagination every time he or she plays there,” Jones said.
Weaving along a large wetland/marsh habitat while negotiating natural ravines and bordered by the Rio Dulce (“Sweet River”), the Termas de Rio Hondo course features an abundance of sun-loving vegetation reminiscent of arid areas of Nevada and Spain. Fairways are wide and engaging, giving golfers room to play in the changing winds. The golf course is planted in Paspalum grass throughout, selected for its ability to thrive on the site’s salty soil base and compatible with northern Argentina’s summer weather. The local climate invites year-round play.
“The large, original, varied, and wide-open layout allows us to incorporate the culture of Argentina into the golf course, as well as the flora and fauna of the region,” Jones said. “The result is a golf experience reminiscent of the great Pampas of Argentina.”
The design at Termas de Rio Hondo Golf Club takes “flexibility” to a new dimension in championship golf course setup. Two holes – No. 6 and No. 9 – can be played either as a par 4 or par 5, while No. 15 provides the option to be a par 3 or par 4, allowing the golf course to be set up differently every day. The course can play from 5,137 to 7,510 yards, and as a par 72 or 73. The “ribbon tees” are merely extensions of the fairway and make the course playable for any and all golfers.
“A key component to playing Termas de Rio Hondo will be to stay below the wind and use your imagination,” said Bruce Charlton, President and Chief Design Officer for RTJ II. “The greens do not always require an aerial shot, so playing the ground game is essential. The course requires a different style of play.”
“With the spacious design of this golf course,” Jones added, “we have created a premier venue deserving of a championship-level golf tournament.”
Tournaments on every major world tour have been contested on RTJ II golf courses. The company’s designs have also hosted special events such as the World Cup of Golf, The Skins Game, The Grand Slam, The Ryder Cup, NCAA Championships, and many USGA events – most recently the 2015 U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay in Tacoma, Washington and the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open Championship at CordeValle in California. This summer, the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship will be played at RTJ II’s Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, and the following year’s at SentryWorld, Wisconsin.
About Robert Trent Jones II
With headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) is the preeminent golf design firm worldwide, having created more than 270 courses in over 40 countries on six continents. Trustees of a great tradition of golf course architecture, RTJ II is committed to working in harmony with nature to craft the best golf course on each unique site. The RTJ II design team has experience in every aspect of golf course development and the ability to provide support and expertise from conception through completion of any project.
You can learn more about RTJ II’s courses, sustainable designs, water conservation, world-class public golf courses and more on this site. For more information from RTJ II, contact us.
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Tip: Retiring Older.
One survey found 22% of baby boomers have found it difficult to pay mortgages or rent and have postponed plans to retire.
Source: Insured Retirement Institute, 2018
For many people, retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here’s a quick review of the six main sources:
Social Security is the government-administered retirement income program. Workers become eligible after paying Social Security taxes for 10 years. Benefits are based on each worker’s 35 highest earning years. If there are fewer than 35 years of earnings, non-earning years are averaged in as zero. In 2017, the average monthly benefit was estimated at $1,360.¹
Personal Savings and Investments
Personal savings and investments outside of retirement plans can provide income during retirement. Retirees tend to go for investments that offer monthly guaranteed income over potential returns.²
Traditional IRAs have been around since 1974. Contributions you make to a traditional IRA may be fully or partially deductible, depending on your individual circumstances. Distributions from a traditional IRA are taxed as ordinary income and, if taken before age 59½, may be subject to a 10% federal income tax penalty. Generally, once you reach age 70½, you must begin taking required minimum distributions.
Roth IRAs were created in 1997. Roth IRA contributions cannot be made by taxpayers with high incomes. To qualify for the tax-free and penalty-free withdrawal of earnings, Roth IRA distributions must meet a five-year holding requirement and occur after age 59½. Tax-free and penalty-free withdrawal also can be taken under certain other circumstances, such as a result of the owner’s death. The original Roth IRA owner is not required to take minimum annual withdrawals.
Many workers are eligible to participate in a defined–contribution plan such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan. Eligible workers can set aside a portion of their pre-tax income into an account, which then accumulates tax deferred.
Distributions from defined contribution plans are taxed as ordinary income and, if taken before age 59½, may be subject to a 10% federal income tax penalty. Generally, once you reach age 70½, you must begin taking required minimum distributions.
Defined benefit plans are “traditional” pensions—employer–sponsored plans under which benefits, rather than contributions, are defined. Benefits are normally based on factors such as salary history and duration of employment. The number of traditional pension plans has dropped dramatically during the past 30 years.
Continued Employment
In a recent survey, 68% of workers stated that they planned to keep working in retirement. In contrast, only 26% of retirees reported that continued employment was a major or minor source of retirement income.³
Expected Vs. Actual Sources of Income in Retirement
What workers anticipate in terms of retirement income sources may differ considerably from what retirees actually experience.
Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2018 Retirement Confidence Survey
1. Social Security Administration, 2017
2. Insured Retirement Institute, April 2018
3. Employee Benefits Research Institute, 2018
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More Australian Students to come to Solomon Islands in 2017
New Colombo Plan students from University of Sydney visit Malaita pineapple farm.
Source: Photo supplied
Monday, 12 September 2016 08:56 AM
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, and Australian Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, have announced that 82 Australian University students will come to Solomon Islands in 2017 under Australia’s prestigious New Colombo Plan.
Minister Bishop said the New Colombo Plan was designed to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific by supporting Australian undergraduate students to live, study and undertake internships in the region.
"The New Colombo Plan has proven to be transformative, providing life changing opportunities for Australia’s future leaders, with many participants reporting that the New Colombo Plan has given their academic and career aspirations a greater regional focus," Minister Bishop said.
Students from Bond University, Australian Catholic University, James Cook University, Griffith University and Victoria University will come to Solomon Islands throughout 2017 to undertake short projects and study tours in medicine, pharmacy, sports, education and youth development. The students will continue partnerships with organisations across Solomon Islands, including in Makira, Malaita, Central Province and Guadalcanal.
Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Andrew Byrne was pleased to see so many Australian Universities taking a keen interest in building partnerships with Solomon Islands. "Through these students, a new generation of Australians will gain an in-depth knowledge of countries in our region, such as Solomon Islands." High Commissioner Byrne said.
"Every year Australia supports a large cohort of Solomon Islanders to travel to Australia for study under the Australia Awards Scholarships program. It’s great to see so many Australian Universities taking the next step and sending Australian students here to Solomon Islands as well."
"Supporting such talented young people from both Solomon Islands and Australia to learn more about each of our countries, and to develop long term friendships and connections at this early stage of their professional education, is a great way to ensure we continue the very good relationship our countries currently enjoy."
The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific by supporting Australian undergraduate students to study and undertake internships in the region.
For more information on the New Colombo Plan, visit www.dfat.gov.au/new-colombo-plan/business or follow @NewColomboPlan on Twitter.
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Research on Customary Land Launched
Thursday, 28 June 2012 08:34 AM
The Office of the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Cabinet has launched the Government's national research programme into the country's customary land tenure laws this week.
The qualitative research programme will be carried out in six regions in Solomon Islands which have been selected as pilot project sites. The sites were identified in Western, Guadalcanal and Malaita provinces.
A statement from the Government Communication Unit said that the launch commenced with the publication of sets of questionnaires in all local newspapers which will guide researchers during the survey.
The research questionnaires will be translated into the languages of the people living in the research target-sites, to be administered by field researchers.
A training workshop for selected researchers will be held during the first week of August 2012.
More than forty (40) researchers will take part in the pilot project. The actual field research will commence towards the end of August, 2012.
The Government Communication Unit says the research is the biggest legal and anthropological investigation ever to be carried out into the country's customary land law since the declaration of Solomon Islands as a British Protectorate in 1896 right up to and after Independence thirty four (34) years ago.
The pilot research project will take up to six months.
Source: Press Release, Government Communications Unit
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Commercial Driver Cell Phone Ban FAQs
Q: What is the effective date of the Mobile Telephone rule?
A: The effective date of the rule is January 3, 2012.
Q: Are wired or wireless earpieces allowed?
A: Yes. Hands-free use of a mobile telephone is allowed using either a wired or wireless earpiece, or the speakerphone function of the mobile telephone. Wireless connection of the mobile telephone to the vehicle for hands-free operation of the telephone, which would allow the use of single-button controls on the steering wheel or dashboard, would also be allowed.
Q: Are commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers allowed to use push-to-talk mobile communications equipment while driving?
A: Yes, provided the driver does not reach for, dial, or hold the actual mobile telephone in his/her hand while driving and the driver is able to touch the button needed to operate the push-to-talk feature from the normal seated position with the safety belt fastened. Generally, the use of this type of communications equipment does not require drivers to take their eyes off of the forward roadway because the button used to enable the driver to communicate can be operated from the normal seated position with the safety belt fastened. For example, if the mobile phone is mounted in a cradle or similar device near the driver, or there is a remote push-to-talk button near the vehicle controls to allow the driver to communicate without reaching for, dialing, or holding the actual mobile telephone in his/her hands while driving, the equipment may be used.
Q: Are holders of a commercial driver's license (CDL) subject to the regulation only when driving a CMV, as defined in 49 CFR 383.5, or any vehicle?
A: CDL holders are subject to the Federal rule only when driving a CMV.
Q: What drivers are covered by the Federal rule: intrastate or interstate? CDL holders? All CMVs?
A: This Federal rule covers both, drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, and also any drivers who operate a vehicle transporting a quantity of hazardous materials requiring placarding under 49 CFR Part 172 or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73. If a CMV driver is employed by a State or a political subdivision of a State (e.g. county, city, township, etc.), FMCSA safety regulations do not apply, even if the driver is engaged in interstate transportation. But if a CMV driver employed by a State or a political subdivision of a State is operating a vehicle that requires a CDL, the applicable State traffic laws would govern (e.g., Maryland's prohibition on the use of hand-held phones). The States have 3 years to implement by State law the disqualification provision.
Q: What is required of the employer in terms of company policy or training?
A: The rule does not require motor carriers to establish written policies in terms of company policy or training programs for their drivers. However, employers are prohibited from allowing or requiring their drivers to use hand-held mobile phones. A motor carrier may establish policies or practices that make it clear that the employer does not require or allow hand-held mobile telephone use while driving a CMV in interstate commerce. The carrier is responsible for its drivers' conduct.
Q: Is dialing a phone number allowed under this rule?
A: No. Dialing a mobile telephone while operating a CMV in interstate commerce is prohibited by the rule. A driver can initiate, answer, or terminate a call by touching a single button on a mobile telephone, earpiece, steering wheel, or instrument panel - comparable to using vehicle controls or instrument panel functions, such as the radio or climate control system.
Q: Can a driver reach for a mobile telephone even if he/she intends to use the hands-free function?
A: No. In order to comply with this rule, a driver must have his or her mobile telephone located where the driver is able to initiate, answer, or terminate a call by touching a single button while the driver is in the seated driving position and properly restrained by a seat belt. If the mobile telephone is not close to the driver and operable while the driver is restrained by properly installed and adjusted seat belts, then the driver is considered to be reaching for the mobile phone, which is prohibited by the rule.
Q: Are tow trucks exempt?
A: No. The interstate operation of tow trucks that meet the definition of a CMV are not exempt. Tow trucks, however, are exempt when responding to police emergencies in accordance with 49 CFR 390.23(a)(3).
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Website
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Local Business Notes: Illinois Coal Association president, former CWLP general manager to retire
Brenden Moore Staff Writer @brendenmoore13
Mar 2, 2019 at 2:44 PM Mar 2, 2019 at 4:02 PM
PHIL GONET, a former general manager of CITY WATER, LIGHT and POWER, will retire from his position as president of ILLINOIS COAL ASSOCIATION at the end of 2019.
Gonet has led the trade organization since 2004, taking the helm upon the retirement of former ICA president Taylor Pensoneau.
The Springfield-based association represents the interests of the Illinois coal industry in the Statehouse and from a public relations standpoint. According to the association, Illinois is the fourth largest coal producing state in the country. The industry employs more than 3,000 people across the state.
The ICA was a solid landing for Gonet, who had just been replaced as general manager of CWLP upon former Mayor Tim Davlin taking office in 2003. Gonet was appointed to oversee the city’s utility by then-Mayor Karen Hasara in 1998.
Gonet’s career also included a stint as deputy chief of staff for Gov. Jim Thompson and director-level roles in several state agencies, such as the Illinois Commerce Commission, Central Management Services and DCFS.
In an interview on Friday, Gonet reflected on his career, what lies ahead for himself and the future of the coal industry in Illinois.
When asked some of his favorite memories of his career, Gonet said he fondly recalls his more than 4 1/2 years running CWLP.
“I thought that was a very fun place to work and, obviously, challenging, but we had an impact on the lives of the people that lived in Springfield,” Gonet said. “I thought that was really important.”
Given that CWLP’s generating capacity is provided in part by four coal-fired steam turbine generators (all using coal mined in Illinois), the jump over to the ICA was a natural fit for Gonet.
And despite pressure heating up from activists and state lawmakers to act on anthropogenic climate change, which is caused in large part by the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas and — indeed — coal, Gonet said he is “pretty optimistic about the future of Illinois coal.”
On a national scale, Gonet said “the election of Donald Trump has stopped the bleeding” of coal production and jobs that was occurring under President Barack Obama’s administration. In Illinois, coal production actually went up during the Obama years, aided by easy access to international markets, a skilled workforce and a product that is still economically efficient.
While acknowledging that coal production will likely never return to levels seen in prior decades, Gonet said it will remain a viable source of energy for years go come given its relative economic efficiency. He warned those looking to move to 100 percent renewable energy sources in the next few decades there would be unforeseen consequences, like an unreliable power grid.
“I think one of the issues is that consumers haven’t been disadvantaged by the lack of electricity,” Gonet said. “And at some point, that’s going to happen (under renewable sources).”
“If you go back 200 years and think where were we as a civilization without electricity and without energy from coal, our standard of living is light years ahead today,” Gonet continued. “In my mind, there’s not enough credit given to low-cost energy from coal that contributed to human flourishing and all the advantages that we have in modern life.”
The association said it plans to begin a search for a new president, with Gonet assisting and providing leadership through the transition. In retirement, Gonet said he and his wife will still live in Springfield, but also plan to spend more time at a home they own in Maine.
A new store is expected to open this week in the building formerly occupied by VIC’S PIZZA, 2025 Peoria Road.
BILL WIEBKING, owner of COUNTRYSIDE CLOSEOUTS, 1309 Ridgely Ave. — a business-to-business firm specializing in low-cost, high return retail products — said he will open REAL DEALS on Thursday at the legendary former pizza joint.
Wiebking said the retail space will give him the opportunity to sell off the “truckloads” worth of product that he stores at his Ridgely Avenue warehouse. He said items will be sold at bargain prices.
The store will be split into three sections. The first will include “thousands of items” to be sold for 50 cents. The second will include products that will go down in price as the week goes on. Products in this section will be sold for $5 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, $3 on Thursdays and Fridays and $1 on Saturdays. A third section will include additional products from furniture to clothing.
“Because we have so much merchandise, we keep it fresh,” Wiebking said. “You’re not going to go in there and find the same thing six months from now.”
While bargain hunters will the thrilled, some may inevitably be disappointed that the location’s time as a restaurant has permanently come to a close.
Before closing in 2014, Vic’s had been a north end mainstay since 1953, serving locals and those traveling along Route 66 alike.
Wiebking bought the property in early January for $71,000 from Min Liang Si, owner of Homestyle Cafe.
Real Deals will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
FALCON HOBBY SUPPLY could be yours for the right price.
PAUL CARLSON, owner of the sprawling hobby shop and racing complex, announced on social media last week his intention to either sell the business or find a partner that would take over day-to-day operations.
Carlson said it was a “turn-key opportunity for someone who loves hobbies.” The business includes a 7,000 square-foot hobby shop, an e-commerce website that specializes in R/C drifting, a facility that includes four outdoor tracks with two pavilions and two indoor tracks.
Carlson said the decision to step back comes as other business ventures require “virtually 100 percent” of his focus. In the meantime, he said day-to-day operations will not be interrupted.
Four Illinois farmers will be honored in Springfield later this month by a trade publication dedicated to Illinois agriculture news.
PRAIRIE FARMER announced Friday its class of 2019 Master Farmers, an award that recognizes exceptional agricultural production skills, commitment to family and service to community. Two of the four are from central Illinois: Martin Marr of Jacksonville and Bill Sahs of Lincoln.
Congrats to all.
Filed at Springfield Building and Zoning, Feb. 18-24:
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, 701 N. First St.; remodel.
JJ2 PROPERTIES, LLC., 501 W. Monroe St.; remodel.
AT&T, 2320 W. Monroe St.; small cell rooftop installation.
ROOFERS MART INC., 1700 Clear Lake Ave.; remodel.
SPRINGFIELD CLINIC, 1130 S. Sixth St.; remodel.
HSHS ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL, 415 N. Ninth St.; remodel.
ADLI, 2731 N. Dirksen Parkway; sign permit.
STARBUCKS, 2728 N. Dirksen Parkway; sign permit.
CIRCLE K, most Springfield locations; sign permit.
BOW & ARROW, 3061 Hamlin Parkway; sign permit.
THE MUSIC SHOPPE, 2940 Constitution Drive; sign permit.
BUTLER FUNERAL & CREMATION, 900 S. Sixth St.; sing permit.
Brenden Moore covers business issues for The State Journal-Register. Contact him at 788-1526, brenden.moore@sj-r.com, twitter.com/brendenmoore13.
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17 Books That Influence The Legacy Pyramid
Don West, Jr.
, Entrepreneur | Author | Creator of The Legacy Pyramid™
Don West, Jr.'s Legacy Pyramid is a system for multi-generational happiness, success, and prosperity. The Pyramid integrates the principle of generativity and Coach John Wooden's Pyramid of Success. This ebook explores 17 of the most influential books in the areas of self-improvement, new thought, psychology and success literature. Designed as a DIY reading list for the intellectually curious mindset who wishes to read their way down the path of the Legacy Pyramid.
Published in: Self Improvement
1. Edited By: Don West, Jr. TM
2. Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden and Jay Carty know that when it comes down to it, success is an equal opportunity player. Anyone can create it in his or her career, family and beyond. Based on John Wooden's own method to victory, Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success reveals that success is built block by block, where each block is a crucial principle contributing to life-long achievement in every area of life. Each of these 32 daily readings takes an in-depth look at a single block of the pyramid, which when combined with the other blocks forms the structure of the pyramid of success. Join John Wooden and Jay Carty to discover the building blocks and key values--from confidence to faith--that have brought Coach to the pinnacle of success as a leader, a teacher and a follower of God. John Wooden Jay Carty Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50 Year Friendship On and Off the Court Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores his 50-year friendship with Coach John Wooden, one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history. Summary Source: GoodReads.com Related Book:
3. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon Benjamin Franklin Few men could compare to Benjamin Franklin. Virtually self-taught, he excelled as an athlete, a man of letters, a printer, a scientist, a wit, an inventor, an editor, and a writer, and he was probably the most successful diplomat in American history. David Hume hailed him as the first great philosopher and great man of letters in the New World. Written initially to guide his son, Franklin's autobiography is a lively, spellbinding account of his unique and eventful life. Stylistically his best work, it has become a classic in world literature, one to inspire and delight readers everywhere. Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Walter Isaacson In this colorful and intimate narrative, Isaacson provides the full sweep of Franklin’s amazing life, showing how he helped to forge the American national identity and why he has a particular resonance in the twenty-first century. Summary Source: GoodReads.com Related Book:
4. Law of Success What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon Napoleon Hill Originally published in eight separate volumes, The Laws of Success was Napoleon Hill's voluminous masterwork in which he first codified the philosophy of success and the seventeen principles of personal achievement. However, Napoleon Hill understood that such laws were not static and immutable, but subject to new discoveries and new ideas and must therefore be capable of adaptation, change, and growth. Think & Grow Rich! Napolean Hill In Think and Grow Rich, Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles. Summary Source: GoodReads.com Related Book:
5. Being In Balance What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Dr. Wayne W. Dyer In this inspirational work, best-selling author and lecturer Wayne W. Dyer shows you how to restore balance in your life by offering nine Principles for realigning your thoughts so that they correspond to your Highest desires. Imagine a balance scale with one end weighted down to the ground, and the other end—featuring the objects of your Desires—sticking up precariously in the air. This scale is a measurement of your thoughts. To restore the same balance that characterizes everything in our universe, you have to take up the weighty thoughts so that they match up to your desires. The seasons reflect the overall harmony of life. For example, winter passes and the blossoms emerge. This is balanced by a need to have the trees rest, so autumn arrives on time and helps the trees ready themselves for another period of repose. This book is dedicated to the idea that we’re a vital component of this creative process and have Within ourselves the wherewithal to create all that we want if we recognize and revise out-of-balance thoughts. Summary Source: GoodReads.com
6. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Deepak Chopra This is a book you will cherish for a lifetime, for within is pages are the secrets of making all your dreams come true. Based on natural laws that govern all of creation, this book shatters the myth that success is the result of hard work, exacting plans, or driving ambition. Instead, Deepak Chopra offers a life-altering perspective on the attainment of success: When we understand our true nature and learn to live in harmony with natural law, a sense of well-being, good health, fulfilling relationships, and material abundance spring forth easily and effortlessly. The Seven Laws of Success distills the essence of Chopra's teachings into seven simple, yet powerful, principles that can easily be applied to create success in all areas of your life. Filled with timeless wisdom and practical steps you can apply right away, this is a book you will want to read and refer to again and again. Summary Source: GoodReads.com
7. The Greatest Salesman In The World What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon Og Mandino The Greatest Salesman in the World is a book that serves as a guide to a philosophy of salesmanship, and success, telling the story of Hafid, a poor camel boy who achieves a life of abundance. If Mandino's suggested reading structure is followed, it Would take about 10 months to read the book. What you are today is not important... for in this runaway bestseller you will learn how to change your life by applying the secrets you are about to discover in the ancient scrolls. The Observer’s Chair - The Miracle of Healing Self-Esteem Dave Blanchard Become aware of the conversation you have with yourself, about yourself and to make any changes needed. Summary Source: GoodReads.com Related Book:
8. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon Stephen R. Covey In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity – principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness Stephen R. Covey This book will transform the way we think about ourselves, our purpose in life, our organizations, and about humankind. Summary Source: GoodReads.com Related Book:
9. Thoughts Are Things What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Prentice Mulford Prentice Mulford was one of the leaders of the New Thought Movement. Thoughts are Things will help you to use the power of your thoughts to improve your life and to bring yourself the peace of mind you've always wished for. Learn how to think in a way that will help you succeed and make you happier in every aspect of your life! AMAZON EDITOR’S REVIEW Prentice Mulford wrote this book in 1889, long before more well-known, contemporary authors began writing about the power of thought. Despite being over 100 years old, this is a powerful book on thought. Mulford explains we have, in effect, two minds: the mind of the body and the mind of the spirit. The mind of the body is limited and fights change. It thinks things must always be the way they've always been. The mind of the spirit trusts in the Supreme Power which made all things and knows that anything is possible if you believe. Summary Source: GoodReads.com
10. Modern Man In Search of A Soul What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon C. G. Jung Considered by many to be one of the most important books in the field of psychology, Modern Man in Search of a Soul is a comprehensive introduction to the thought of Carl Gustav Jung. In this book, Jung examines some of the most contested and crucial areas in the field of analytical psychology, including dream analysis, the primitive unconscious, and the relationship between psychology and religion. Additionally, Jung looks at the differences between his theories and those of Sigmund Freud, providing a valuable basis for anyone interested in the fundamentals of psychoanalysis. Summary Source: GoodReads.com
11. 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon John C. Maxwell What would happen if a top expert with more than thirty years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life. John C. Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can. Summary Source: GoodReads.com
12. Awaken The Giant Within What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Tony Robbins Wake up and take control of your life! From the bestselling author of Inner Strength, Unlimited Power, and MONEY Master the Game, Anthony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak performance, shows you his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life. The acknowledged expert in the psychology of change, Anthony Robbins provides a step-by-step program teaching the fundamental lessons of self-mastery that will enable you to discover your true purpose, take control of your life, and harness the forces that shape your destiny. Summary Source: GoodReads.com
13. See You At The Top What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Zig Ziglar For more than three decades, Zig Ziglar, one of the great motivators of our age, traveled the world, encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring audiences. His groundbreaking best seller, See You at the Top, remains an authentic American classic. Its basic premise-that you can get everything you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want-has guided generations of readers to personal success. This revised and updated twenty-fifth anniversary edition stresses the importance of honesty, loyalty, faith, integrity, and strong personal character. See You at the Top emphasizes the value of a healthy self-image and shows how to build it. Setting personal goals is an essential part of any program for success. This important book tells you how to set-and achieve-those goals and provides step-by-step instructions on how to change the way you think about yourself and your surroundings. Summary Source: GoodReads.com
14. Make It Count What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon John Kotre, Ph.D The key to overcoming the obstacles that get in the way of finding fulfillment in adulthood is to shape a legacy that will last beyond our lifetimes. Expanding upon the psychological phenomenon of "generativity" -- a term Erik Erikson first coined fifty years ago to explain how individuals create forms of life and work or legacies that live on after their deaths -- Kotre shows us how to cultivate a desire to impact future generations. Building a solid business or developing a new idea can be as vital as raising children or sharing our wisdom with young ones -- and for each of us, finding the kind of generativity that is right is half the challenge. Kotre clearly outlines a step-by-step pathway we will move along to a more complete and fulfilling life. By listening to the past, finding a voice, and selecting an audience, we will be able to create and grow. Summary Source: GoodReads.com
15. Family Wealth What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon The landmark book that changed the way exceptional families think about their heritage, their wealth, and their legacy to future generations--now revised and expanded. Every family, looking at the next generation, hopes to confer advantages that are more than just material and financial--to inculcate character and leadership, to inspire creativity and enterprise, to help all family members find and follow their individual callings, and to avoid the financial dependency and loss of initiative that can all too often be an unwanted consequence of financial success. Yet many families never succeed in realizing that vision, much less sustaining it for three, four, or five generations and beyond. James E. Hughes, Jr. Family: The Compact Among Generations James E. Hughes, Jr. Why do some families thrive for generations? What accounts for the sad deterioration that others experience? This book provides answers. Summary Source: GoodReads.com Related Book:
16. 48 Laws of Power What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon Robert Greene This amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive book synthesizes the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz with the historical legacies of statesmen, warriors, seducers, and con men throughout the ages. AMAZON.COM REVIEW "Learning the game of power requires a certain way of looking at the world, a shifting of perspective," writes Robert Greene. Mastery of one's emotions and the arts of deception and indirection are, he goes on to assert, essential. The 48 laws outlined in this book “ have a simple premise: certain actions always increase one's power ... while others decrease it and even ruin us." The Art of Power Thich Nhat Hanh With colorful anecdotes, precise language, and concrete practices, Thich Nhat Hanh illustrates how the current understanding of power leads us on a never-ending search for external markers like job title or salary. Summary Source: GoodReads.com Related Book:
17. Tao Te Ching What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon Lao Tzu Written most probably in the sixth century B.C. by Lao Tsu, this esoteric but infintely practical book has been translated into English more frequently than any other work except the Bible. The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. This ancient book is also central in Chinese religion, not only for Taoism but Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts. Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and even gardeners have used the Tao Te Ching as a source of inspiration. Its influence has also spread widely outside East Asia, aided by hundreds of translations into Western languages. Living the Wisdom of the Tao: The Complete Tao Te Ching & Affirmations Dr, Wayne Dyer This book offers you an opportunity to internalize and directly experience the great wisdom of the Tao Te Ching... Summary Source: GoodReads.com Related Book:
18. The Art of War What Is Your Legacy? TM Buy on Amazon Sun Tzu Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of military have used the teaching on Sun Tzu to warfare and cilivzation have adapted these teachings for use in politics, business and everyday life. The Art of War is a book which should be used to gain advantage of opponents in the boardroom and battlefield alike. REVIEW ''The Art of War is among the greatest classics of military literature ever written. Sun-Tzu warfare is as applicable today as when the book was written some 2,500 years ago.'' --Marine Corps Gazette Summary Source: GoodReads.com
19. The Legacy PyramidTM is a visual model for a twenty-two part system for multi-generational success and prosperity. The Pyramid’s methodology incorporates lessons of great thinkers including: • Coach John Wooden • Benjamin Franklin • Napoleon Hill • Dr. Wayne Dyer • Deepak Chopra • Og Mandino • Stephen R. Covey • Prentice Mulford • Carl Jung • John Maxwell • Tony Robbins • Zig Ziglar • John Kotre • Don West, Jr, • James E. Hughes, Jr. and many more. What Is Your Legacy? Humility & Service Industriousness Legacy Pyramid Don West, Jr.’s Definitive Chief Aim Junto/ Mastermind/ Universal Mind Iron-Grip Control & Management Imagination Enthusiasm Exercise/ Physical Fitness Habit of Saving & Law of Giving Initiative & Leadership Concentration Acute & Accurate Thinking Pleasing Personality Cooperation Intentness Practicing the Golden Rule Universal Law Generativity Competitive Greatness Self-Control Self-Confidence Temet Nosce/ Know Thyself #LegacyPyramid #LiveYourLegacyNow #LegacyCenter “Greatness lies not in trying to be somebody, but in trying to help somebody.” ~unknown TM The American Institute of Legacy & Estate Planning 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 20 22 14 15 16 18 19 21 TM TM • Lao Tzu • Sun Tzu @legacypyramid
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National Affordable Golf Program Grows By 120 Percent
Youth on Course Announces 120 Percent Increase in Partnerships Since 2017
Youth on Course — the organization renowned for its record-breaking national growth to provide affordable golf access – continues remarkable growth with state and regional golf association partnerships increasing 120 percent in the last 18 months.
In 2018, more than 41,000 members are on pace to complete 115,000 rounds at 900-plus golf courses nationwide. Now in 26 states, this marks Youth on Course’s largest growth period to date, continuing their upward climb towards their goal of providing $5 golf to kids in all 50 states. At the end of 2017, Youth on Course had 30,000 members across 19 states.
“There are millions of kids interested in playing golf but might not have the opportunity,” says Adam Heieck, Youth on Course Executive Director. “As we continue expanding our membership and national footprint, we’re able to provide more young people with access to affordable golf, which is our ultimate purpose.”
According to the National Golf Foundation, golf is an $84.1 billion industry with golfers ages 6-17 making up 11% of all players. In 2017, 2.7 million juniors played golf, an increase of 12.5% since the last time this study was conducted in 2011. Youth on Course’s dedication to providing accessible golf has helped support these numbers by equipping young golfers with a reliable outlet to play consistently.
2018 partnerships include:
Golf Association of Philadelphia
Iowa Golf Association
Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado
Maryland State Golf Association
Metropolitan Golf Association
Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association
North Dakota Golf Association
South Dakota Golf Association
In addition to subsidized rounds, the organization also facilitates college scholarships, paid internships and a caddie program. Since the inception of the scholarship program in 2008, Youth on Course has awarded 222 students with scholarships totaling more than $1.4 million in financial support. The current Youth on Course scholarship retention rate is ninety-eight percent, with 53 students already graduated.
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More information: 831.625.4653
About Youth on Course: The core purpose of Youth on Course is to provide youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Members play hundreds of courses for $5 or less, benefit from employment through the caddie and internship program, and receive college scholarships. Headquartered in Pebble Beach, Youth on Course is a 501(c)3 organization that began as the charitable arm of the Northern California Golf Association. Since 2006, nearly 650,000 rounds have been played by Youth on Course participants and more than $1.4 million has been raised for college scholarships. Currently, Youth on Course serves Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin with the goal of delivering affordable golf in all 50 states by 2021.
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Most beautiful castles in Slovenia
Slovenia is rich in castles and fortified manor houses. Many of them are located on a beautiful mountain peak or lake shore scenery like the glorious Bled castle and rare Predjama castle built within a cave mouth.
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1. Ljubljana Castle
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Ljubljana Castle stands above the downtown of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Originally a Medieval fortress, probably built in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century, it acquired its present outline with an almost complete overhaul in the 15th century, whereas the majority of the buildings date to the 16th and 17th centuries. At first a defense structure and since the first half of the 14th century the seat of the lords of Carniola, it was since the early 19th century used as a penitentiary, then in the first half of the 20th century as a residential complex and in the latest ti ...
2. Bled Castle
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Bled Castle is built on a precipice above the city of Bled in Slovenia, overlooking Lake Bled. According to written sources, it is the oldest Slovenian castle and is currently one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia. The history of the castle reaches back to 1004 when the German Emperor Henry II gave his estate at Bled to Bishop Albuin of Brixen. At that time, only a Romanesque tower protected by walls stood in the place of the present day castle. The first castle was built in approximately 1011 but the Bishops of Brixen never resided there. This is precisely why the castle ha ...
3. Predjama Castle
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Predjama Castle is a Renaissance castle built within a cave mouth in the historical region of Inner Carniola. The castle was first mentioned in the year 1274 with the German name Luegg, when the Patriarch of Aquileia built the castle in Gothic style. The castle was built under a natural rocky arch high in the stone wall to make access to it difficult. It was later acquired and expanded by the Luegg noble family, also known as the Knights of Adelsberg (the German name of Postojna). The castle became known as the seat of the knight Erazem Lueger, lord of the castle in the 15th century and a ren ...
4. Celje Castle
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Celje Castle was once the largest fortification on Slovenian territory. The first fortified building on the site (a Romanesque palace) was built in the first half of the 13th century by the Counts of Heunburg from Carinthia on the stony outcrop on the western side of the ridge where the castle stands. It had five sides, or four plus the southern side, which was a natural defence. The first written records of the castle date back to between 1125 and 1137; it was probably built by Count Gunter. In the western section of the castle, there was a building with several floors. Remains of the walls o ...
5. Zuzemberk Castle
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One of the most picturesque castles in Slovenia, Žužemberk Castle originated in the 13th century but acquired its present shape during the 16th century when its defences were reinforced with seven huge round towers. From 1538 until World War II, it was owned by the Auersperg family of Turjak. The castle was badly damaged during World War II and restoration work has been ongoing ever since. Every Summer the castle"s inner courtyard hosts a programme of open-air concerts and plays.
6. Otocec Castle
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Otočec Castle is a castle hotel on a small island in the middle of the Krka River. It is the only water castle in Slovenia and one of the most picturesque images in the country and is a prominent cultural and natural monument. The castle was first mentioned in documents in the 13th century, although the walls are said to date to the more precise date of 1252. It was once owned by Ivan Lenković, the chief commander of the Croatia-Slavonia march. Over the centuries that followed the castle underwent architectural and ownership changes, passing from one noble family to another. Medieval stru ...
7. Little Castle
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Little Castle (Mali grad) in Kamnik was constructed in the 11th or early 12th century at the strategic site above the narrow passage near an important trail. The Romanesque chapel of St. Eligius is one of the most important Slovene medieval monuments, despite later alterations, and is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe. The chapel features a wooden ceiling and exquisite fresco paintings. Archaeological evidence indicates a cultic centre here in pre-Antiquity. The castle was first mentioned in 1202, but is of older origin. At the end of the 13th century, the castle burned; the northeast p ...
8. Sneznik Castle
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Snežnik Castle construction time is unclear; its existence is first implied in 1269, by way of mention of its owner Meinhard von Schneberg. The castle itself was first mentioned in 1461, at the time it was a possession of the Patriarchate of Aquileia, with the Schnebergs as their ministeriales. In 1393, a quarter-share of it and several neighboring farms was purchased by William II von Lamberg, a relative of the Schnebergs; his descendants increased their share through the 15th century until they owned the entire estate, giving the castle its more-or-less current renaissance appearance as wel ...
9. Slovenska Bistrica Castle
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The predecessor of the current Slovenska Bistrica castle is first mentioned in 1265, when emperor Rudolf gave it and the adjoining town in fief to count (from 1286 duke of Carinthia) Meinhard of Gorizia. In 1313, it passed to the Habsburgs, who leased the castle and town to the noble house of Walsee. After 1368, the lordship was obtained by the counts of Celje; after their extinction in 1456 it reverted to the ducal lands. In 1587, the town and castle were bought by Hans Vetter; in 1717 the castle only was sold to the counts Attems, who retained until the end of World War II, when it was natio ...
10. Gewerkenegg Castle
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Gewerkenegg Castle dominates the Idrija city. It was erected at the beginning of the 16th century to serve as the administrative headquarters and warehouse of the Idrija mine, then the second largest mercury mine in the world. The now beautifully restored Renaissance complex experienced a Baroque renovation in the middle of the 18th century when the inner arcaded courtyard was created and painted with attractive decorative frescoes. The castle now houses the Idrija Museum, whose central exhibit-Five Centuries of Mercury Mining and the Town of Idrija-offers a survey of the half-millennium hist ...
11. Branik Castle
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Branik Castle, also known as Rihemberk Castle, is a 13th-century castle above the village of Branik. Fortified settlements have been present on the hill since prehistoric times; the site was once occupied by a Roman castrum. The date of the founding of the castle is unclear, but the noble house of Rihemberk is first recorded in 1230, originating from Riffenstein in Tyrol (now the castle of Reifenstein in Freienfeld, northern Italy). The family received substantial properties in fief from the Counts of Gorizia, including estates in the Vipava Valley, the Kras plateau, in the outskirts of the to ...
12. Mokrice Castle
Mokrice Castle is located on a hill in the northern part of the settlement of Rajec near the Croatian border. First mentioned in 1444, it was rebuilt in the 16th century and in 1941. The beginnings of the design of the castle garden belong to the period of late Baroque in the 18th century: a symmetrically regular axial scheme was arranged south of the castle. The Baroque stone statues of the Four Seasons, Baroquicised Castle Chapel of St. Anne and the gate portal in the axis of the park have been preserved. In the beginning of the 19th century the garden was redone in English landscape style. ...
13. Gracar Turn Castle
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The Gracar Turn ('Grätzer"s Tower') is not recorded in medieval sources, though the historian Valvasor mentions a manor stood on the site in the 14th century, built by the Grätzer family from nearby Gradac, whence its name derives. After passing through numerous hands, it was purchased by Anton Rudež in 1821. The author Janez Trdina was often Rudež"s guest at Gracar Turn; several of the former"s works were written at the castle, including his best-known, Fables and Tales of the Gorjancers. During World War II part the castle was burned down by partisan figh ...
14. Turjak Castle
Turjak Castle is a 13th-century fairly well known castle in Slovenia and one of the most impressive in the area. The first Turjak castle was built on the site as early as the late 11th century by the knights (later counts) von Auersperg. It may have been extant by 1062, the date the family (specifically Konrad von Auersperg) is first mentioned. In 1140, it was destroyed and burned during a succession struggle between the two heirs of Pilgram II von Auersperg, his son Pilgram IV and his son-in-law Otto von Ortenburg. The castle was held by Pilgram IV, who was defeated. In 1190 it was rebuilt b ...
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Eulogy: To a Real, Live Constitutionalist
Tom Rose
". . . I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts." --Psalm 119:45
We live in an age that is very dangerous to the survival of liberty. Civil rulers – especially those at the national level, but also those at the state and local level – regularly act as if the constitutions and laws of our various states and country do not apply to themselves. Our civil rulers act as if restrictive laws only apply to ordinary taxpayers who, by threat of law, are forced to pay for their bounteous salaries and the pork-barrel boondoggles which our elected officials use to line the pockets of political supporters and themselves. One example of this anti-law mentality is the typical elected official’s response to the very serious problem of illegal immigration. Our president and members of the House and Senate are all doing mental gymnastics to garner the votes of “Mexican-Americans.” They are attempting to do this by accommodating the growing mass of illegal immigrants who are not only impoverishing many states and local communities by overwhelming our tax-supported welfare system, but who are also intensely dedicated to reclaiming our whole Southwest to Mexico.
Rather than our elected officials unconstitutionally continuing to undermine the essence of American law and culture for their own political benefit, these officials should openly and vociferously declare illegal immigrants to be the law breakers that they really are. Our political leaders should take immediate action to expel these foreign invaders from our country. And, yes, all tax-supported services (schooling for their children, medical services, and welfare subsidies) should be denied to illegal immigrants because they are outside of the law by illegally entering these United States of America! Where are the elected officials who have the integrity and internal fortitude to declare an outlaw to be an outlaw? Ordinary citizens are finally beginning to cry out for lawmakers and law enforcers who are dedicated to upholding our Constitution at the national, state, and local levels! Thankfully, a new era is dawning in America – the upcoming era of constitutional government. We have too long allowed our elected officials to destroy America for their own selfish political gain!
Paying taxes at the national level now really amounts to a ubiquitous (widespread) system of “legalized theft” because 60% or more of federal tax dollars are used to forcibly transfer wealth from the pockets of some citizens to other citizens who have not earned it. This massive process of “wealth transfer” is used by opportunistic politicians and government bureaucrats to seduce unthinking citizens to accept confiscatory levels of taxation and ever-increasing government involvement in and control of citizens’ lives. Much of the other 40% of federal taxes – plus the ability of the federal government to create an unlimited amount of money through the unconstitutional Federal Reserve Bank – has been used to establish a vicious nationwide system of political and economic fascism (government control). In short, the resulting failure of our elected officials to respect citizens’ inherent right to private property and to unquestioned privacy in our personal affairs has produced a totalitarian state in America that far surpasses the fictitious police state described in Orwell’s novel entitled 1984. We have presidents and members of Congress who have unconstitutionally involved us in foreign wars of aggression which serve their own selfish political and economic interests – or, worse yet, the interests of certain foreign countries (Israel and Britain) and the financial interests of large domestic and foreign corporations. At the state level we also have governors and members of our various state legislatures who collude with federal officials in treating citizens as cattle to be herded and economically “consumed” at the perverted will of our civil rulers. Local governments also have increasingly become colluding pawns of our national and state governments to fleece citizens of their hard-earned wealth. Thus, at all political levels – national, state, and local – hard-working citizens are beginning to look for a new type of political leader. Read on!
But, all is not lost! Many citizens are beginning to see the need for a new type of leadership, though some of them have not yet focused on the answer. But, as we have learned from our high-school classes in science, every force in the physical world tends to generate an equal and opposing force. Thus, as our present unconstitutionally minded political leaders secretly collude with each other to force ever-more tyrannical legislation (Homeland Security) upon honest citizens who are valiantly straining to provide economic security for their families, the political leaders have generated an opposing force of freedom-minded citizens who are beginning to turn to the idea of constitutional government and the promise of individual freedom and economic prosperity that constitutional government naturally provides.
In short, recent unconstitutional laws (like the Orwellian-named “Patriot Act”) are motivating people to search for statesmen (not politicians) who have a real zeal to restore constitutional government to America. That is what this essay is all about. Read on!
Almost two years ago I received a telephone call from a man to whom I would like to introduce you (see below). This gentleman had come upon some articles I had written on freedom and constitutional government. (See my web site: www.biblicaleconomics.com) In our first telephone contact I was impressed with this man’s grasp of the current political and economic situation in America, but I was even more impressed with his burning zeal for true constitutional government. So, when he suggested we get together for a visit, I agreed. We spent some hours together. I was amazed! Here was a man who was successful in the business he and his wife had started and worked at for many years, but somehow he still had taken the time and effort to study and remember, almost word for word, the constitutions of these United States of America and the State of Pennsylvania. He has a real working knowledge of both constitutions. He far outshines any lawyer or judge I have ever met in his knowledge of our state and national constitutions. And, best of all, he has a true heart-felt zeal to apply constitutional principles to the burning issues of the day! I have a good working knowledge of our national constitution, and a fair knowledge of my state constitution, but I must always double check the documents themselves. But this man surpasses me by far; he does it from a photographic memory!
From our first meeting, this gentleman became a friend and fellow believer in political and economic freedom. He has come up the hard way, so he understands what it is to work hard and to scrimp and save while successfully raising a family. How many political officeholders can say the same?
Some months ago he advised me that he was seeking the nomination for governor of Pennsylvania for the Constitution Party. I attended the meeting at which he presented his platform. It warmed my heart! Not long ago he informed me that he had won the Constitution party’s nomination. If you are a resident of Pennsylvania and are fed up with the chicanery of both the Republican and Democratic Parties and want to throw out the “bad guys” and bring honesty back to our state government and our national government, I suggest you check out this man’s web site and read his platform. His name is Hagan Smith, and his web sites are: www.hagan4gov.com and www.cpbutler.com.
The time has come for freedom-minded people to leave the unworkable two-party system (Democratic and Republican Parties) and to support constitutionally minded third-party candidates like Hagan Smith who are dedicated to restoring lost freedoms to our country. If you are not a resident of Pennsylvania, look for a dedicated constitutionally minded man to support and encourage in your own state. Your children and grandchildren will thank you!
"Published originally at EtherZone.com : republication allowed with this notice and hyperlink intact." Tom Rose is retired professor of Economics at Grove City College, PA. He is author of eight books and hundreds of articles on free-market economics.
We invite you to visit his website at: www.biblicaleconomics.com
si vis pacem, para bellum,
"Experience should teach us to be most on our guard to protect liberty when the government's purposes are beneficient. The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding."
-- Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis
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Vets warn dog owners about parasite on the rise as autumn begins
Lungworm
New figures have revealed that the parasite lungworm which targets dogs has been found in nearly every county in the UK.
Lungworm was first detected in South Wales and Cornwall in the late 1970s, but has now reached most of the UK, including Northern Ireland and the majority of Scotland.
A rise in warmer, wetter weather is believed to be partly to blame for the growth, as it has led to an increase in slugs and snails, which are the most common hosts of the lungworm parasite.
Vets are now offering advice to dog owners on how to best keep their dogs safe and protected from the parasite.
Dr Huw Stacey, director of clinical service at Vets4Pets, said: “The distribution and risk of lungworm in the UK has increased since it was first detected in the 1970s and has grown even more in the past few years.
“The lungworm parasite uses different animals to complete its lifecycle. Dogs and foxes are usually the primary hosts, whilst slugs and snails act as an intermediate host.”
And it’s at this time of year (autumn) when dogs have a greater chance of encountering slugs and snails on a morning or evening walk, or even in the garden.
The lifecycle of lungworm begins when larvae produced by adult lungworms inside dogs or foxes, are passed through their faeces and then transferred to slugs and snails who feed upon the excrement.
“Dogs love to roam around and explore the outdoors, so can easily come into contact with the infected slugs and snails, and either accidentally or deliberately eat the molluscs or ingest their slime,” said Dr Stacey.
“If this happens, the larvae are absorbed in the dog’s gut and develop into adults which live between the heart and lungs, until they are coughed up and swallowed, then the whole cycle begins again.”
Signs that a dog is infected by the lungworm parasite can include coughing, breathlessness, weight loss, reduced appetite, diarrhoea and in more severe cases, fits, impaired blood clotting and haemorrhage.
Dr Stacey added: “These signs are not a sure guarantee of lungworm, so if your dog is displaying any of these symptoms, it is essential to take them into your local vet so further tests can be done to reach a diagnosis.”
Recent studies have shown that lungworm is spreading steadily across the UK, with south west Wales and south west London being the worst affected areas.
“Lungworm can normally be treated successfully if diagnosed in time, but we always believe that prevention is better than cure,” said Dr Stacey.
“Luckily there are a number of simple treatments, including a spot-on-product or tablets, which are easy to administer and very effective at protecting dogs against lungworm. “For extra safety, owners should be vigilant of their dogs when the weather is mild and wet, as, in these conditions, slugs and snails are more active.
“Owners can also make sure to bring any dog toys indoors at night and avoid letting their dog play with any sticks, as these can both easily be covered in infected slug and snail slime.
“These simple steps and keeping up with regular lungworm treatments, will help keep your dog protected from this serious disease.”
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Trump Assails Pelosi for Defending Muslim Congresswoman
U.S. President Donald Trump took a new swipe Monday at Rep. Ilhan Omar for her comments about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for defending the Somali American lawmaker.
On Twitter, Trump said, 'Before Nancy, who has lost all control of Congress and is getting nothing done, decides to defend her leader, Rep. Omar, she should look at the anti-Semitic, anti-Israel and ungrateful U.S. HATE statements Omar has made. She is out of control, except for her control of Nancy!'
Omar, one of two Muslim women in the U.S. Congress, said Sunday she has experienced an increase in death threats in the days since Trump posted a video critical of her comments about the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Trump's Friday tweet included Omar's brief line from a recent speech that 'somebody did something' in the attack, followed by more than 40 seconds of Sept. 11 video footage and a large graphic repeating the words 'somebody did something.'
Omar said many of those threatening her life directly referenced Trump's post. She also cited a rise in violence and acts of hate by right-wing extremists in the United States and elsewhere in the world, saying, 'We can no longer ignore that they are being encouraged' by Trump.
'Violent rhetoric and all forms of hate speech have no place in our society, much less from our country's commander in chief,' she wrote. 'We are all Americans. This is endangering lives. It has to stop.'
Earlier in the day, the White House denied Trump is inciting violence and Islamophobia.
'Certainly the president is wishing no ill will and certainly not violence towards anyone,' White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on the 'Fox News Sunday' political issues program. 'But the president should be calling out the congresswoman for not only one time but a history of anti-Semitic comments,' she added, accusing Omar's fellow Democrats of 'looking the other way.'
Pelosi, who oversees the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives, said the memories of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington are 'sacred ground, and any discussion of it must be done with reverence.' She asked security officials to make sure Omar and her staff are protected at the Capitol and nearby congressional office buildings.
Pelosi called Trump's video 'disrespectful and dangerous,' and said it must be removed.
Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler said on CNN Sunday he had no problem with Omar's comments.
'I have had some problems with some of her other remarks, but not with that one,' he said.
In an emotional speech last month to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Omar spoke out against discrimination against and suspicions of Muslims.
'CAIR was founded after 9/11 because they recognized that some people did something, that all of us were starting to lose access to our civil liberties. For far too long, we have lived with the discomfort of being a second-class citizen, and frankly, I'm tired of it. And every single Muslim in the country should be tired of it,' she said.
Other Omar critics have focused solely on that one single line, accusing her of trivializing the inhumanity of Sept. 11 but not mentioning the rest of her speech.
Some Democrats accuse Trump of stirring up the same kind of Islamophobia that Omar was decrying.
Nadler said Trump has 'no moral authority' for talking about Sept. 11. He accused Trump of 'stealing' a $150,000 grant meant for small business owners to rebuild their destroyed businesses after the attack and using that money for his own real estate holding.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders noted that then-President George W. Bush, a Republican, went to a mosque after 9/11 to assure Muslim Americans that they are not criminals and terrorists.
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Western Elites of the Left and Right Work to Normalise Racism Against Chinese
Adam GARRIE
Racism is far from being eliminated in the wider world. In fact, as more global awareness about bigotry and prejudice is highlighted, many countries simply adapt in order to create new disguises for age old bigotry.
In the United Sates, there is a long and very formal history of anti-Chinese racism. In 1875, the US implemented the Page Act which prohibited Chinese women from coming to the United States. In 1882 an even broader Chinese Exclusion Act banned all Chinese migrants and subsequently, those already in the US faced a new wave of discrimination in the public sphere. The Chinese Exclusion Act was valid until 1943 and it was not until 1965 that Chinese immigrants were treated roughly the same as those from elsewhere.
Today, Chinese students are finding that US universities are less accommodating than they had been in the second half of the 20th century. As the US under Donald Trump plunges headlong into a protectionist trade mentality, young Chinese are being banned from certain university level laboratories under the absurd notion that such students are a “national security threat”.
Beyond this, earlier this year a professor at America’s Duke University was exposed for writing emails which attempted to bully Chinese students from speaking to one another in Chinese during their leisure time away from the lecture halls and laboratories. While this inflammatory incident did not make headline news in the United States, if major Chinese cities prohibited foreigners from speaking English in restaurants or public parks, one could imagine the outcry.
While in the 19th and 20th centuries, the US banned Chinese people that helped to build the infrastructure of the American west, today Chinese people are harassed and Chinese products are banned. The language has changed but the fundamental bigotry has sadly resurfaced.
Few in the US have dared to mention this issue but one US presidential candidate has. Businessman Andrew Yang is currently competing to be the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party of the United States. During a recent speech, he stated that he fears Chinese and other Asian-Americans as well as Asian migrants living in the US will face an increased amount of racism and even violence due to what he described as a Cold War mentality directed against the People’s Republic of China.
While the US government pretends that Chinese are a “national security threat”, such rhetoric could embolden those with latent hateful and violent tendencies to commit criminal acts against those with a Chinese background or those falsely assumed to be Chinese.
But it is not just the US that has major problems in this respect. India’s election season has seen anti-Chinese racism skyrocket. This month saw Indian jingoists publicly burning Chinese goods whilst shouting inflammatory statements about China.
Last year in The Philippines, those who oppose President Rodrigo Duterte’s good relations with China put up insulting posters in Manila which indicated that China seeks to conquer The Philippines even though China has a history of good relations with the pre-colonial peoples of what is now The Philippines.
During China’s century of humiliation, casual racism against Chinese was common among the western powers and Japan. Today, China’s success has not led the racists to a point of contrition. Instead, those who once mocked Chinese people due to China’s internal weakness are now displaying hatred towards a China whose success derives from economic, technological and social advances.
It is not easy to change the mentality of those prone to bigotry and racism, but until governments from New Delhi to Washington cease fanning the flames of anti-Chinese racism, things may get worse before they get better. This time the excuse to justify the racism is “security” but the fact of the matter is that those insecure with their own cultural characteristics always look for scapegoats and this is what is happening before the world’s eyes.
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Finally, the process of ending the war in Ukraine seems to be starting in earnest. But to understand how the war can now realistically end, the basic history of how it began needs first to be acknowledged, and this history is something that will be very difficult for U.S-and-allied media to report, because it violates what their ‘news’-reports, ever since the time of the war’s start, had said was happening. So, what will be reported here (like the truth was, when it was news) will far likelier be simply ignored, than ever reported in the US and its allied countries. That’s why this news-report and analysis is being submitted to all mainstream news-media in those countries, which until now have unanimously reported, and accepted as being true, the authorized lies, which everyone in the US and allied countries has read, as if those lies were instead the history.
For one thing: This war did not start with the 16 March 2014 breakaway of Crimea from Ukraine, as Western ‘news’-media have always been claiming; but, instead, it started by what had sparked the overwhelming desire of the vast majority of Crimeans to want to break away from Ukraine. This urge had to do with the three-week-earlier February 2014 bloody coup d’etat in Ukraine, illegally overthrowing Ukraine’s democratically elected President, Viktor Yanukovych, for whom 75% of Crimeans had voted. The vast majority of Crimeans refused to accept Obama’s selected replacement-leaders and their new and US-imposed far-rightwing regime, which made clear, as soon as they took over, what they were intending to do to Crimeans.
The key period in the Ukrainian uprising against the coup, during which the residents in Ukraine’s far east — where the voting percentages for Yanukovych had ranged from 80% to over 90% — blocked Ukraine’s tanks and took over the government’s buildings, was the week of 2 through 9 May 2014, and that’s when the farthest eastern region, Donbass, which had voted over 90% for Yanukovych, were so resistant to the imposed fascist regime, that they actually broke away from Ukraine, despite all the efforts by the US-imposed fascist regime to conquer them — Ukraine’s bombing them for months and intentionally driving them out into Russia. The new regime did this so as to regain the land but without the people on it. Obama’s agents — the appointees to the new regime, which were selected by Obama’s US agents — didn’t want those voters to remain in Ukraine’s electorate, because the residents there would vote against the US-imposed regime’s candidates, who then would lose power. Obama wanted the land, but not the people who lived on it, and that’s what this war was and is all about — seizing the land, from the people who live there.
The US and allied media presented the overthrow of Ukraine’s democratically elected President Viktor Yanukovych in February 2014 as having been a democratic revolution, but it was actually a US coup d’etat that was hidden behind anti-corruption demonstrations, which had started to be organized on 1 March 2013, inside the US Embassy in Kyiv; and the US regime hired, for this coup, snipers from several countries, such as Georgia and Lithuania, some of which snipers have since admitted publicly that they had been hired by agents for the United States, to perpetrate this coup. Once inside Ukraine, Georgia’s snipers were introduced, at 9:40 in the Part One video, to “an American military guy, who will be your instructor. This American’s name was Brian Christopher Boyenger. … We were always in touch with this person, Bryan.” The Lithuanian snipers were mentioned at 1:40 in the Part Two video, because those snipers happened to have been assigned to be shooting down, into the crowd, from the same room inside the hotel. Obama’s State Department (under Hillary Clinton at the time) had started, by no later than 2011, to plan this operation. Then, after the coup, and after Crimea broke away on 16 March 2014, rebellions farther east started, in other regions that had likewise voted overwhelmingly for Yanukovych. And this is how the war started, which now finally (after the election of Trump in America, and then of Zelensky in Ukraine) seems likely to end fairly soon. (Neither of those two leaders has a personal commitment to continuing this invasion by Ukraine. From now on, Ukraine’s leaders will need to satisfy the EU far more than the US)
On 17 September 2014, was hidden in Western ‘news’-media — and so I was the first to report and headlined the historic news that — “Russia’s Leader Putin Rejects Ukrainian Separatists’ Aim to Become Part of Russia”. This historically important news was not reported in The West (though my news-report was sent to virtually all media) because America’s President had all along been claiming that Putin was trying to grab ‘more’ territory in Ukraine (Donbass); so, Putin’s rejection of Donbass’s request to be accepted into Russia (as Crimea had been) was too blatant a disproof of The West’s lies to be reported in The West. Eleven days later, on 28 September 2014, Britain’s Telegraph headlined “Putin and Obama exchange barbs on Ukraine; Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama accuse each other of fomenting Ukraine crisis that has plunged Russia’s relations with the West to lowest point since Cold War.” This report said nothing at all about Putin’s refusal to take that land which The West was continuing to imply he was trying to grab. Their supposed cause de guerre was gone, but it lives on, even now, in the Western myths about the war’s start (i.e., that it started on 16 March 2014 instead of 20 February 2014, and that it started because ‘Russia was invading Ukraine’ to grab land there’, and not because of Obama’s coup in Ukraine — which coup The West continues to hide).
So, with that background about The West’s lies (versus the reality), here is the reason why Ukraine now seems finally inclined to accept the Donbassers back into Ukraine as full citizens, with equal rights as all others (and no longer as their being ‘terrorists’).
The West is finally tapped-out on spending for Ukraine’s ongoing invasion of Donbass. If Ukraine fails to stop this war soon, then Ukraine’s Government will have less and less realistic hope of ever being able to join the EU. Putin knows this. Furthermore, Ukraine’s regime had worn out the patience even of the residents in the anti-Russian parts of Ukraine, and so Volodymyr Zelensky, a candidate who was no part of that regime and had had no responsibility for its actions, won the 21 April 2019 Presidential election with an astounding 73% of the votes — by far the biggest win in Ukraine’s history.
On 4 July 2019, the Kyiv Post bannered “Putin calls on Zelensky to talk with Russian-backed militants in Donbas”.
The next day, on July 5th, Deutsche Welle, German radio and television, headlined “Ukraine ready for peace, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy tells DW”, and sub-headed “With conflict simmering in the east, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is hoping to secure a political solution to end a separatist insurgency. He told DW that he has the support of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.” This news-report opened: “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday welcomed the withdrawal of Ukrainian and separatist forces from front line positions in Stanitsa Luhanska in eastern Ukraine, marking a new step towards ending the conflict. In the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, Zelenskiy told DW that his government is committed to finding a political solution to the conflict.” An accompanying DW news-story was “Why Putin wants to make ‘new Russians’ out of Ukrainians”, and it reported that, “Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of the state-controlled broadcaster [like DW is itself, and BBC, and NPR, and PBS, they all are state-controlled, instead of directly controlled by the billionaires] RT, posted on Facebook that if nothing is done, the population would change so much that by 2040 Russia will be a ‘Muslim country.’ She added that people from the Donbass regions, as well as other migrants, could help maintain the ‘fragile status quo of the dominance of Russian Orthodox Christianity.’” Putin had been able to defeat the Saudi effort to spread its Wahhabist-extremist form of Islam into Russia only by using extreme measures to stop its spread. Whereas Russian Orthodox Christianity is compatible with democracy, the Sauds’ fundamentalist-Sunni faith simply is not. Russia needs more citizens who won’t be vulnerable to the Sauds’ pro-jihadist effort. Russia’s Government is strongly anti-jihadist. By contrast, the US, under Obama, was using Al Qaeda to train the jihadist groups that, led by the United States, The West armed to overthrow the secular Government of Syria. The EU is now, at long last, separating itself from the US regime’s control.
Zelensky needs to rely now far more on pleasing the EU than on pleasing America. Do you remember when Obama’s agent running Ukraine famously said “Fuck the EU” (or “F—k the EU”)? That was because most European leaders weren’t as nazi as Obama was. They didn’t even know about Obama’s coup in Ukraine until it was already over.
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Prime Minister delays national insurance rise for self-employed
Prime Minister, Theresa May has opted to delay legislation to increase National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the self-employed until the autumn amid a public backlash from senior Conservative MPs, including a government minister.
The decision by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, to increase Class 4 NICs on earnings over £8,060 from 9% to 11% by April 2019 has been attacked for breaching a Conservative 2015 General Election manifesto pledge not to raise NICs.
The Prime Minister spoke briefly on the topic at a European summit in Brussels, insisting that despite delays to the legislation, the NIC rise would make the UK tax system “simpler, fairer and more progressive”.
“[However], it won’t be part of the finance bill. That is always what happens with national insurance changes. Those elements will be brought forward in the autumn,” added May.
This six-month period between the Spring Budget 2017 and the autumn legislation will give the Government time to publish a new paper that sets out the case for the Class 4 NIC changes.
“People will be able to look at the Government paper when we produce it, showing all our changes and take a judgement in the round,” said May.
“Of course, the Chancellor and his ministers will be speaking to MPs, business people and others to listen to their concerns.
“This is a change that leaves lower paid self-employed workers better off.”
In addition, a report into the changing nature of the UK’s workforce will also look closely at the gig economy and the self-employed community and is due for publication in the summer.
The report's author Matthew Taylor, a previous adviser to the New Labour government under Tony Blair, is predicted to recommend enhancing employment rights and social benefits for the self-employed sector.
Former Conservative Party leader, Iain Duncan Smith believes the Class 4 NICs legislation should be reviewed at the next budget, considering areas such as the upcoming Taylor report.
“I would like to see that kept, the ball in play, because it doesn’t land until next year, so there is plenty of scope to look [at] how this actually affects them and to listen to business representatives,” said Duncan Smith.
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Home » Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Property: Gift And Estate Tax Considerations
Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Property: Gift And Estate Tax Considerations
By Lou Vlahos on April 17, 2017
Last week, we reviewed the various U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be visited upon a foreign person who owns and operates U.S. real property (“USRP”). Today we will consider the U.S. federal gift and estate tax consequences of which a foreign individual must be aware when investing in USRP.
As you probably know, the gift tax is imposed upon the transfer of property by an individual, to or for the benefit of another individual, for less than full and adequate consideration. The typical scenario involves an outright transfer to a family member, or a transfer to an irrevocable trust for the benefit of a family member.
For a U.S. person – meaning a citizen or an alien individual who is domiciled in the U.S. – who makes a gift, the Code currently affords an annual exclusion of $14,000 per donee, plus a combined lifetime/testamentary exemption of $5.49 million, plus an unlimited marital deduction provided the donor’s spouse is a U.S. citizen. (Note that “domicile” for gift and estate tax purposes is not necessarily the same as “residency” for U.S. income tax purposes; domicile is a more subjective concept: what jurisdiction does the foreign individual consider to be his “permanent home”?)
In the case of a non-U.S. person who is also a non-domiciliary, the Code provides the same $14,000 annual exclusion as above, as well as an annual $149,000 exclusion for gifts to a non-U.S. citizen spouse (not an unlimited marital deduction). There is no other exclusion. The marginal gift tax rate is 40% for taxable gifts over $1 million.
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In order for the U.S. gift tax to apply to a transfer of property by a non-domiciliary, the property transferred must be located in the U.S. Thus, a gift transfer of USRP is taxable.
Importantly, however, a transfer of intangible property, including shares of stock in a USC, including a U.S. real property holding corporation (USRPHC), is not subject to the gift tax.
As a result, a gift transfer by a foreign individual (“FI”) of shares of USRPHC stock (or of cash to fund a corporation’s acquisition of USRP) to an irrevocable foreign trust for the benefit of the FI’s family is not subject to U.S. gift tax. It is imperative that the foreign donor respect the separate identity of the corporation the stock of which stock is being gifted: the corporation should have its own accounts, act in its own name, hold board meetings, etc. – it may even be advisable that the FI not use the corporation’s USRP without paying a fair market rental rate for such use; otherwise, the IRS may be able to ignore the corporate form and treat the transfer of the stock as a transfer of the underlying USRP.
Similarly, though it is not entirely free from doubt, a transfer of an interest in a partnership that owns USRP should not be subject to gift tax, provided the partnership is not engaged in a U.S. trade or business (USTB).
We all have to go sometime. It’s the morbid truth. Even wealthy foreigners.
The U.S. estate tax is imposed on the FMV of the U.S. assets of a foreign decedent. This includes the foreigner’s direct interest in USRP.
It also includes the FMV of USRP in a foreign trust if the FI gifted the USRP into the trust and retained an interest in the income from, or in the use of, the trust’s property.
Where the USRP is subject to a nonrecourse debt, the amount of such debt may be applied to reduce the FMV of the property for estate tax purposes. In order to claim a reduction for any recourse debt encumbering the property, the estate of the FI must disclose his/her worldwide assets and claim only a proportionate part of the debt as a deduction, the assumption being that the FI’s worldwide assets are available to satisfy the recourse debt.
The FI’s U.S. gross estate also includes his shares of stock in a U.S. corporation (“USC”), including a USRPHC.
The state of the tax law as to the situs of a partnership interest is not entirely clear, though there is authority for the proposition that U.S. property includes an interest in a partnership that is engaged in a USTB.
The gross estate does not include shares of stock in a foreign corporation (“FC”), however, even if its only asset is USRP, and even if the FC has elected to be treated as a USC for purposes of FIRPTA (see above). Again, it is imperative that the FI have respected the corporate form: it should have its own accounts, act in its own name, etc. (see last week’s post); otherwise, the IRS may be able to ignore the corporate form, treat the FC as a sham, and include the value of the underlying USRP in the FI’s estate.
The FI’s estate does not include an interest in USRP that is held in a foreign trust, provided the FI did not retain (expressly or implicitly) any beneficial interest in, or control over, the trust.
Unlike the estate of a U.S. citizen or domiciliary, the estate of a FI will not have the benefit of the $5.49 million exemption. Rather, there is only a $60,000 exemption amount (though some treaties may provide for a greater amount provided the FI’s estate discloses its worldwide assets). The 40% rate kicks in when the U.S. taxable estate exceeds $1 million in value.
Additionally, there is no unlimited marital deduction unless the FI’s surviving spouse is a U.S. citizen. If the spouse is not a U.S. citizen, a qualified domestic trust (“QDOT”), with a U.S. trustee, will allow an unlimited marital deduction, and the resulting tax deferral benefit, though it is less than ideal for planning purposes. For example, every time principal is distributed to the surviving spouse, the U.S. trustee must report the distribution, and must withhold and transmit the applicable estate tax.
Finally, let’s not forget that any property that is included in the U.S. estate of a FI receives a basis step-up, thereby removing the depreciation in basis during the life of the decedent, and the appreciation in value of the property, from the reach of the U.S. income tax.
Last week’s post explained that the role of the U.S. tax adviser is to educate the foreign client as to basic U.S. tax considerations before the foreigner acquires USRP; to confer with the foreigner’s non-U.S. tax advisers as to the treatment of the investment under foreign tax law; and to see how to accommodate the foreigner’s business, investment, and other goals within a tax-efficient structure.
I can say with some certainty that there is no single structure that satisfies all of a taxpayer’s goals. The many relevant, and oftentimes competing, factors that we have discussed over the last couple of weeks must be identified and weighed, the various options must be formulated and presented to the foreign client, the client must understand the advantages and disadvantages of the options available, and then the best option under the circumstances must be selected.
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Women's Update: Kreklow Heads to Coaching; Karch Teaches Coaches
By Bill Kauffman (bill.kauffman@usav.org) | Feb. 14, 2017, 11:42 a.m. (ET)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 13, 2017) – Setter Molly Kreklow (Delano, Minnesota) has joined the collegiate coaching ranks, joining a trend of former National Team players in the last couple years to make the move. Meanwhile, U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly shared his knowledge on coaching and the game at this past weekend’s USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches’ Clinic.
KREKLOW ACCEPTS COACHING POSITION AT ALMA MATER: Molly Kreklow (Delano, Minnesota, Twitter, Instagram), who joined the U.S. Women’s National Team in May 2014, has joined the University of Missouri women’s volleyball team coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach. During her short time with Team USA, Kreklow was named the 2015 USA Volleyball Female Indoor Most Improved Player of the Year after being selected as the Best Setter of the 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix in which the U.S. won gold. “A big congratulations to Molly and Mizzou volleyball,” U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly said a Missouri press release. “Molly has some traits that make it possible for her to develop into a special coach. She has a huge heart and cares deeply about the people around her. She’s a learner with a deep understanding of the growth process, its challenges and how to overcome them. And beneath the sweet exterior, she’s a powerful leader and a fierce competitor. We will miss Molly with Team USA and we thank her for all the passion and energy she shared with our team. “Kreklow was a standout setter at Missouri from 2010-13 and was honored as an AVCA All-America First-Team and SEC Player of the Year as a senior. For more details, click here.
Related: U.S. Women's National Team Home Page
KARCH A HIT AT HP COACHES’ CLINIC: Karch Kiraly, head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, was a headline speaker during the 14th Annual USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches’ Clinic (HPCC) that took place Feb. 9-11 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The clinic attracted 210 participants, including nine from outside the USA hailing from Canada, Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Ukraine. The HPCC is a way to bring together great coaching minds to network and share the most current, pertinent and critical issues in the sport. For more information on the clinic, click here. For a Facebook gallery of the event, click here.
@karchkiraly is coming to the Lausanne! Got a question for him? Let us know! We'll choose 5, randomly, to ask the man himself! #FIVBAskKarch pic.twitter.com/5LhWdh68Rl
— FIVB (@FIVBVolleyball) February 13, 2017
KARCH PARTICIPATES ON FIVB TECHNICAL AND COACHING COMMISSION: U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly served as a member on the FIVB’s Technical and Coaching Commission meeting that took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 14. Other members included commission president Hugh McCutcheon, who served as the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Team Head Coach from 2005-2008 and 2009-2012, respectively, and Lang Ping, who was the U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach from 2005-2008 and helped China win the 2016 Olympic Games gold medal. Kiraly will also participate in a social media-driven interview where fans asked questions using the hashtag #FIVBAskKarch. The FIVB plans to video Kiraly’s responses to five questions selected and random and show the video on Wednesday.
AKINRADEWO WITH SWITZERLAND’S VOLERO ZURICH: Middle Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Florida, Twitter, Instagram), the Best Blocker in the 2016 Olympic Games after leading the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team to a bronze medal, is playing for Volero Zurich in the Swiss League and in the European Champions League. In the CEV Champions League, Volero blanked CS Volei Alba Blaj 25-17, 25-18, 25-17 on Feb. 9 in Zurich. Akinradewo pocketed 12 points in the victory with five kills on 11 swings, a match-best six blocks and an ace on eight serves. Volero (3-1, 10 points) will face Russia’s Dinamo Moscow, which leads the group with a 4-0 record, in its next Champions League Pool B match on Feb. 22. In the Swiss League, Volero topped seventh-place Edelline Koniz (7-14, 20 points) 25-20, 25-12, 25-21 on Feb. 11. Volero (18-0, 53 points), in second place in the Swiss League but with two fewer matches played than league-leader Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen (18-2, 54 points) returns to Swiss action on Feb. 15 against sixth-place VBC Cheseaux (8-12, 24 points) before meeting ninth-place Volley Lugano I (4-16, 14 points) on Feb. 18.
HILL WITH TURKEY’S VAKIFBANK: Outside hitter Kim Hill (Portland, Oregon, Instagram) a bronze medalist on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team, returns this winter to play for Turkey’s VakifBank and in the European Champions League. In the European Champions League, VakifBank swept Germany’s Dresdner SC 25-18, 25-11, 25-12 on Feb. 8 in Dresden, Germany. Hill scored 10 points in the victory with nine kills on 13 errorless attacks and an ace. She was credited with a 55 positive reception percent on 11 chances. VakifBank (4-0, 11 points) resumes action on Feb. 22 as they play Turkish rival Eczacibasi (3-1, 10 points). In the Turkish regular season, VakifBank swept 11th-place Sariyer (3-12) 25-18, 25-20, 25-17 on Feb. 12. Hill scored eight kills on 20 attacks and an ace on nine serves. She handled 17 of the team’s 46 receptions with a 47 positive reception percent. VakifBank (15-0) takes on eighth-place Besiktas (7-8) on Feb. 15 and second-place Eczacibasi (11-4) on Feb. 18.
LARSON, ADAMS WITH TURKEY’S ECZACIBASI: Outside hitter Jordan Larson (Hooper, Nebraska, Twitter, Instagram) and middle Rachael Adams (Cincinnati, Ohio, Twitter, Instagram), both members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team that won bronze in Rio, are playing for Eczacibasi of the Turkish League and as part of the European Champions League this winter. In Champions League Pool D, Eczacibasi turned back Russia’s Uralochka-NTMK Ekaterinburg 25-16, 26-24, 25-27, 25-16 on Feb. 8 in Istanbul. Larson tallied 12 points with seven kills on 22 attacks, four aces on 24 serves and one block. She added a stellar 88 positive reception percent on 24 chances. Adams contributed 11 points via nine kills on 18 swings and two blocks. Eczacibasi, now in second place in Pool D with a 3-1 record and 10 points, returns to action on Feb. 22 when it faces Turkish rival VakifBank, which leads the pool with a 4-0 record. In the Turkish League, Eczacibasi turned back fifth-place Canakkale Bld (9-6) 30-28, 25-23, 15-25, 25-14 on Feb. 11. Adams, who got a rare start in the Turkish League due to foreigner limits competing at the same time, tallied 10 points with six kills on 13 swings and four blocks in playing just the first three sets. Larson matched her 10 points by charting six kills on 19 swings, three aces on 20 serves and a block. She added 13 receptions with a 46 positive reception percent. Eczacibasi, which ranks second in the league standings with an 11-4 record, will take on seventh-place Halbank (7-8) on Feb. 15 and league-leader VakifBank (15-0) on Feb. 18.
CRIMES WITH TURKEY’S SARIYER: Middle Alexis Crimes (Rancho Cucamonga, California, Instagram), an alternate to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team, is competing for Sariyer in the Turkish League this winter. Sariyer lost to league-leader VakifBank (15-0) 25-18, 25-20, 25-17 on Feb. 12. Crimes totaled four kills on 10 attacks in the match. Sariyer, now in 11th place in the Turkish League regular season standings with a 3-12 record, takes on fourth-place Galatasaray (10-5) on Feb. 15 and ninth-place Seramiksan (4-11) on Feb. 18 in a double-match week.
ROBINSON, FAWCETT WITH ITALY’S CONEGLIANO: Outside hitter Kelsey Robinson (Bartlett, Illinois, Twitter, Instagram), a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, and opposite Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio, Instagram) are playing in the Italian Serie A1 after transferring midseason from teams China and Turkey, respectively. In the European Champions League, Conegliano lost to Poland’s Chemik Police in a tough five-set battle by scores 23-25, 25-20, 25-20, 20-25, 15-8 on Feb. 8. Robinson scored nine kills and an ace while holding a 54 positive reception percent on 35 chances. Fawcett charted a match-high 25 points with 20 kills on 44 swings, three aces and two blocks. Conegliano (2-2, 7 points), remains in second place and will challenge Italian rival Liu Jo Nordmeccanica Modena in a Pool A match on Feb. 22. In Italian Serie A action, Conegliano knocked off second-place Pomi Casalmaggiore (13-3, 36 points) 26-24, 17-25, 25-19, 25-21 on Feb. 12. Robinson pocketed 11 points with 10 kills on 35 swings and a block. She added a 72 positive reception percent on a team-best 32 chances. Fawcett contributed nine kills on 32 swings in the victory. Conegliano (13-2, 40 points), which remains in first place following the victory, returns to action on Feb. 15 as it faces third-place Igor Gorgonzola Novara (11-5, 35 points) followed by a Feb. 19 contest against 12th-place Club Italia Crai (2-14, 10 points).
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LLOYD, GIBBEMEYER WITH ITALY’S CASALMAGGIORE: Carli Lloyd (Bonsall, California, Instagram), a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist setter for Team USA, and middle Lauren Gibbemeyer (St. Paul, Minnesota, Twitter, Instagram) have returned to Italy to compete for Pomi Casalmaggiore in the Italian Serie A1 league and the CEV Cup. In CEV Cup action, Casalmaggiore opened its 8th Final Round home-and-home series with Finland’s HPK Hameenlinna with a 25-18, 25-18, 25-27 victory on Feb. 8. Lloyd set the squad to a 47 kill percent and served one ace. Gibbemeyer did not play in the match. Casalmaggiore will face HPK Hameenlinna again on Feb. 22 with a spot in the 4th Finals Round (quarterfinals) at stake. In the Italian League, Casalmaggiore lost its second straight match after falling to league-leader Imoco Conegliano 26-24, 17-25, 25-19, 25-21 on Feb. 12. Lloyd set the squad to a 37 kill percent and chipped in two blocks and two individual kills for four point. Gibbemeyer notched six points, all on kills via 13 swings. Casalmaggiore (13-3, 36 points), which remains in second place after the loss, resumes Italian League action on Feb. 15 against sixth-place Unet Yamamay Busto Arsizio (9-7, 25 points) followed by a Feb. 19 contest versus ninth-place Il Bisonte Firenze (7-9, 19 points).
BARTSCH WITH ITALY’S BOLZANO: Outside hitter Michelle Bartsch (Maryville, Illinois, Twitter), an alternate on the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team, is competing for Sudtirol Bolzano in the Italian Serie A1 this winter. After losing to the top two teams in its previous two matches. Bolzano bounced back by defeating 12th-place Club Italia Crai 27-25, 21-25, 25-13, 25-15 on Feb. 11. Bartsch hammered 14 kills on 41 swings and added an ace for 15 points. She was credited with a 74 positive reception percent on 27 reception chances. Bolzano (6-10, 21 points), which remains in eighth place, returns to the court on Feb. 15 to play ninth-place Il Bisonte Firenze (7-9, 19 points) followed by a Feb. 19 match versus 11th-place Metalleghe Montichiari (3-13, 12 points).
HANCOCK WITH POLAND’S IMPEL WROCLAW: Setter Micha Hancock (Edmond, Oklahoma, Twitter, Instagram), who played for the U.S. Women during the 2016 Pan American Cup and set the tournament record for aces in a match and tournament, is playing for Poland’s Impel Wroclaw in the Orlen Liga. Wroclaw rallied past fourth-place Tauron MKS Dabrowa Gornicza 17-25, 25-11, 23-25, 25-18, 15-12 on Feb. 11. Hancock led Wroclaw to a 36 kill percent as a team while tossing in five individual kills on eight errorless attacks and two aces for seven points. American teammate Megan Courtney provided 12 points in the victory with nine kills on 37 swings and three blocks. Wroclaw, in second place in the regular season with a 15-4 record and 47 points, will challenge third-place Grot Budowlani Lodz (15-3, 43 points) on Feb. 15 in its next league match, followed by a Feb. 19 match against seventh-place Polski Cukier Muszynianka (10-9, 25 points).
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Indiana Jones 5 to be a continuation of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
While the next Indiana Jones is still several years away, Disney pretty much knows how the upcoming movie will play out—and some details earlier this week. Speaking to Variety, producer Frank Marshall revealed Indiana Jones 5 will be a continuation of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the maligned installment that came out in 2008.
Marshall didn’t provide many details beyond that, so it’s not clear what he means by continuation. Will the same characters who appeared in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be in the upcoming movie? Will the stories be linked? In the original trilogy, the three movies weren’t explicitly related. However, the fourth movie did have some callbacks to what happened during Indiana’s earlier adventures.
One would assume Disney will use Indiana Jones 5 as a kind of passing of the torch seeing as Ford will be 77 years old by the time the movie hits theaters, but apparently that’s not the case.
“It’s all about the story,” Marshall explained. “I think both in the Jason Bourne series and on Indiana Jones, we are not going to do the Bond thing.” That means Disney has no plans to replace the aging actor with someone new. “We think those characters are iconic, and those are the only actors who can play that.”
Disney surprised a lot of people when Ford was announced as the lead in Indiana Jones 5, and judging by Marshall’s comments, it doesn’t sound like the studio has intentions of ever replacing the legendary actor.
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Teijin Pharma, Amgen to Jointly Research and Develop New Therapy for Kidney Diseases
Tokyo, Japan, December 20, 2016 --- Teijin Pharma Limited, the core company of the Teijin Group’s healthcare business, announced today that it has entered into a collaboration and license agreement with a leading biotechnology company, Amgen Inc. regarding research and development of new therapeutic agents for kidney diseases and disorders. The agreement grants to Amgen a worldwide (ex-Japan) exclusive license to develop and commercialize compounds discovered or developed during collaborative research. Teijin Pharma will hold the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize the compounds in Japan.
Kidneys have an important role in the urinary excretion of waste from the body and in the maintenance of fluid homeostasis such as the regulation of electrolytes and water balance. If the kidneys’ functions are significantly impaired, a patient suffers a serious deterioration in the quality of life (QoL), leading to end stage renal disease and the necessity of dialysis or a kidney transplant. Most currently available drugs work indirectly to reduce the burden on kidneys in order to help prevent organ failure, so new treatment options that provide superior efficacy and safety are desired.
Under the terms of the agreement, Teijin Pharma will receive an upfront payment in addition to potential milestones and royalties, and will have the right to co-promote potential products in select Asian markets.
Teijin Pharma has been contributing to the development of new drugs to solve unmet medical needs. The nephrology collaboration with Amgen, which possesses the highest level of expertise and global development capabilities, is expected to enhance the value of our research theme for discovering new therapeutic compounds in this field.
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Not guilty verdict in shooting
Heffelfinger
Published August 24. 2018 12:28PM
<p>By Chris Parker</p><p>tneditor@tnonline.com</p>
Although a Schuylkill County jury found Charles D. Heffelfinger Jr. not guilty of attempted first-degree murder, he faces three to 20 years in state prison on charges of aggravated and simple assault and recklessly endangering another person.
The charges stem from shooting Gary Riedel of Girardville in the back during an argument on Orwigsburg Street, Tamaqua, on Feb. 12, 2017.
President Judge William E. Baldwin ordered a presentence investigation before imposing punishment.
Citing concerns about Heffelfinger’s combination of temper, his tendency to “get extremely intoxicated,” and fondness for weapons, Baldwin increased Heffelfinger’s bail to $100,000 cash from $75,000 cash or bond.
Baldwin also ordered Heffelfinger to live in a home where there are no guns, to not have a gun, not drink alcohol, and not live with his parents.
Heffelfinger, 24, said he lives with his girlfriend’s parents at 300 Wildcat Road, Tamaqua, and asked to continue staying there.
He told Baldwin the guns there are “locked away.”
The judge said no.
Heffelfinger then asked if he could live with his parents.
Baldwin denied that request after the prosecutor, Special Deputy Attorney General Nathan L. Boob, said Tamaqua police had recently confiscated several weapons from the home because “people had been shooting in the street.”
Heffelfinger was taken by sheriff’s deputies from the courtroom in handcuffs.
Jurors had listened to about three hours of prosecution testimony on Wednesday, and about one-and-a-half hours of defense testimony on Thursday.
Public Defender Kent D. Watkins called Heffelfinger to the stand.
He said he shot Riedel in self-defense.
Heffelfinger recounted the events leading up to the shooting. He was at the Pine Street Pub in Tamaqua with his father, Charles D. Heffelfinger Sr.
Their neighbor, Troy Meckes, introduced them to Riedel. At 1:40 a.m., Heffelfinger Sr. was asked to leave the bar because he was intoxicated. Meckes offered him a ride home, and Riedel helped him to the car.
Heffelfinger Jr. said he was also asked to leave by six people, whom he did not know. He had had three shots and 10 or 12 beers, he said.
He walked home, arriving in time to see Riedel and Meckes helping his father out of the car.
Heffelfinger said he was yelling because he was angry with his father for leaving without him.
He began arguing with Riedel, saying he was aggressive, telling him to “shut up and go in the house.”
At one point, Riedel was walking to the car after they argued. Heffelfinger said something to him, and Riedel “ripped off his shirt” and came back at Heffelfinger.
“When Gary ripped off his shirt, that changed the whole situation,” he said.
Heffelfinger said he pulled his gun, which he said he carries all the time, to get Riedel to stop. He said Riedel slapped the gun from his hand and the two scuffled.
“He’s trying to rip the gun out of my hand and acting like a maniac,” Heffelfinger said.
Heffelfinger got the gun again. He said Riedel got his hand on the gun and “Bam! I shot him.
“It was to stop the threat,” he said.
“I stood my ground. I have stand your ground rights,” he said.
Heffelfinger said that after shooting Riedel, he “froze. I didn’t know what to do.”
He shot Riedel, he said, to defend himself.
“There was not really much aim. Just bam, bam,” he said. “I wasn’t taking a military shot at his head.”
Riedel, he said, screamed, a “God awful yell.”
The bullet hit Riedel in the side and exited through his lower back. Another bullet ended up in the tire of a vehicle parked across the street.
Heffelfinger said his mother came out onto the porch and yelled at him to get inside and stay there. He did, taking off his clothes and emptying his pockets, putting the gun, holster, magazine and bullets on the kitchen table.
When police arrived, he went out onto the porch in his undershorts “to not look threatening. I knew I just shot somebody.”
“I pretty much got (the idea) from watching the movie, ‘Law Abiding Citizen,’” he said.
He told Tamaqua police officer Michael J. Hobbs, “I did this. I shot him.”
On cross examination, Heffelfinger explained why he gave police several different versions of what had happened.
“I was still pretty cloudy from drinking. I was still intoxicated,” he said.
Heffelfinger said he has a permit to carry the 9 mm Smith & Wesson pistol he used to shoot Riedel, that he keeps it loaded with nine bullets and holstered inside the waistband of his pants.
“It’s my self-defense weapon,” he said.
Boob asked him why he thought it would be a good idea to take a loaded gun to a bar where he would be drinking a lot.
“You tell me the letter of the law that says I can’t do that,” Heffelfinger said.
He also denied that he could have just gone into the house instead of shooting. Riedel was between him and the house.
“What am I supposed to do? Walk around him in the middle of an argument?” he said.
Heffelfinger’s father and his mother, Yvonne Heffelfinger, also testified as to the events that night.
Reaching the verdicts
Jurors deliberated for three-and-a-half hours before reaching the verdicts, beginning at 12:30 p.m. and reaching the verdicts at about 4 p.m.
The process wasn’t easy. They returned to the courtroom at 1:10 p.m. and again at 2:15 p.m., both times to ask Baldwin to explain and clarify the charge of attempted first-degree murder.
They returned again at 3:30 p.m. to ask him what they should do if they could not agree on a verdict for the charge.
Baldwin sent them back to the deliberation room.
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How the periodic table went from a sketch to an enduring masterpiece
150 years ago, Mendeleev perceived the relationships of the chemical elements
11:29am, January 8, 2019
REVOLUTIONARY Russian chemist Dmitrii Mendeleev (shown around 1880) was the first to publish a periodic table, which put the known elements into a logical order and left room for elements not yet discovered.
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Magazine issue: Vol. 195, No. 1, January 19, 2019, p. 14
Every field of science has its favorite anniversary.
For physics, it’s Newton’s Principia of 1687, the book that introduced the laws of motion and gravity. Biology celebrates Darwin’s On the Origin of Species (1859) along with his birthday (1809). Astronomy fans commemorate 1543, when Copernicus placed the sun at the center of the solar system.
And for chemistry, no cause for celebration surpasses the origin of the periodic table of the elements, created 150 years ago this March by the Russian chemist Dmitrii Ivanovich Mendeleev.
Mendeleev’s table has become as familiar to chemistry students as spreadsheets are to accountants. It summarizes an entire science in 100 or so squares containing symbols and numbers. It enumerates the elements that compose all earthly substances, arranged so as to reveal patterns in their properties, guiding the pursuit of chemical research both in theory and in practice.
“The periodic table,” wrote the chemist Peter Atkins, “is arguably the most important concept in chemistry.”
Mendeleev’s table looked like an ad hoc chart, but he intended the table to express a deep scientific truth he had uncovered: the periodic law. His law revealed profound familial relationships among the known chemical elements — they exhibited similar properties at regular intervals (or periods) when arranged in order of their atomic weights — and enabled Mendeleev to predict the existence of elements that had not yet been discovered.
“Before the promulgation of this law the chemical elements were mere fragmentary, incidental facts in Nature,” Mendeleev declared. “The law of periodicity first enabled us to perceive undiscovered elements at a distance which formerly was inaccessible to chemical vision.”
Mendeleev’s table did more than foretell the existence of new elements. It validated the then-controversial belief in the reality of atoms. It hinted at the existence of subatomic structure and anticipated the mathematical apparatus underlying the rules governing matter that eventually revealed itself in quantum theory. His table finished the transformation of chemical science from the medieval magical mysticism of alchemy to the realm of modern scientific rigor. The periodic table symbolizes not merely the constituents of matter, but the logical cogency and principled rationality of all science.
An ordered vision
Mendeleev’s periodic table, published in 1869, was a vertical chart that organized 63 known elements by atomic weight. This arrangement placed elements with similar properties into horizontal rows. The title, translated from Russian, reads: “Draft of system of elements: based on their atomic masses and chemical characteristics.”
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Legend has it that Mendeleev conceived and created his table in a single day: February 17, 1869, on the Russian calendar (March 1 in most of the rest of the world). But that’s probably an exaggeration. Mendeleev had been thinking about grouping the elements for years, and other chemists had considered the notion of relationships among the elements several times in the preceding decades.
In fact, German chemist Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner noticed peculiarities in groupings of elements as early as 1817. In those days, chemists hadn’t yet fully grasped the nature of atoms, as described in the atomic theory proposed by English schoolteacher John Dalton in 1808. In his New System of Chemical Philosophy, Dalton explained chemical reactions by assuming that each elementary substance was made of a particular type of atom.
Chemical reactions, Dalton proposed, produced new substances when atoms were disconnected or joined. Any given element consisted entirely of one kind of atom, he reasoned, distinguished from other kinds by weight. Oxygen atoms weighed eight times as much as hydrogen atoms; carbon atoms were six times as heavy as hydrogen, Dalton believed. When elements combined to make new substances, the amounts that reacted could be calculated with knowledge of those atomic weights.
Dalton was wrong about some of the weights — oxygen is really 16 times the weight of hydrogen, and carbon is 12 times heavier than hydrogen. But his theory made the idea of atoms useful, inspiring a revolution in chemistry. Measuring atomic weights accurately became a prime preoccupation for chemists in the decades that followed.
When contemplating those weights, Döbereiner noted that certain sets of three elements (he called them triads) showed a peculiar relationship. Bromine, for example, had an atomic weight midway between the weights of chlorine and iodine, and all three elements exhibited similar chemical behavior. Lithium, sodium and potassium were also a triad.
Intrinsic order
Every element on this venerated table has its own story. All together, they capture the entire repertoire of known chemistry. Read up on the tales between the lines.
Other chemists perceived links between atomic weights and chemical properties, but it was not until the 1860s that atomic weights had been well enough understood and measured for deeper insights to emerge. In England, the chemist John Newlands noticed that arranging the known elements in order of increasing atomic weight produced a recurrence of chemical properties every eighth element, a pattern he called the “law of octaves” in an 1865 paper. But Newlands’ pattern did not hold up very well after the first couple of octaves, leading a critic to suggest that he should try arranging the elements in alphabetical order instead. Clearly, the relationship of element properties and atomic weights was a bit more complicated, as Mendeleev soon realized.
Organizing the elements
Born in Tobolsk, in Siberia, in 1834 (his parents’ 17th child), Mendeleev lived a dispersed life, pursuing multiple interests and traveling a higgledy-piggledy path to prominence. During his higher education at a teaching institute in St. Petersburg, he nearly died from a serious illness. After graduation, he taught at middle schools (a requirement of his scholarship at the teaching institute), and while teaching math and science, he conducted research for his master’s degree.
He then worked as a tutor and lecturer (along with some popular science writing on the side) until earning a fellowship for an extended tour of research at Europe’s most prominent university chemistry laboratories.
When he returned to St. Petersburg, he had no job, so he wrote a masterful handbook on organic chemistry in hopes of winning a large cash prize. It was a long shot that paid off, with the lucrative Demidov Prize in 1862. He also found work as an editor, translator and consultant to various chemical industries. Eventually he returned to research, earning his Ph.D. in 1865 and then becoming a professor at the University of St. Petersburg.
Soon thereafter, Mendeleev found himself about to teach inorganic chemistry. In preparing to master that new (to him) field, he was unimpressed by the available textbooks. So he decided to write his own. Organizing the text required organizing the elements, so the question of how best to arrange them was on his mind.
By early 1869, Mendeleev had made enough progress to realize that some groups of similar elements showed a regular increase in atomic weights; other elements with roughly equal atomic weights shared common properties. It appeared that ordering the elements by their atomic weight was the key to categorizing them.
By Mendeleev’s own account, he structured his thinking by writing each of the 63 known elements’ properties on an individual note card. Then, by way of a sort of game of chemical solitaire, he found the pattern he was seeking. Arranging the cards in vertical columns from lower to higher atomic weights placed elements with similar properties in each horizontal row. Mendeleev’s periodic table was born. He sketched out his table on March 1, sent it to the printer and incorporated it into his soon-to-be-published textbook. He quickly prepared a paper to be presented to the Russian Chemical Society.
A handwritten draft of Mendeleev's periodic table, in which he organized the elements by atomic weight to reveal the periodic law, showing how elements had similar properties at regular intervals, or periodicities.
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“Elements arranged according to the size of their atomic weights show clear periodic properties,” Mendeleev declared in his paper. “All the comparisons which I have made … lead me to conclude that the size of the atomic weight determines the nature of the elements.”
Meanwhile, the German chemist Lothar Meyer had also been working on organizing the elements. He prepared a table similar to Mendeleev’s, perhaps even before Mendeleev did. But Mendeleev published first.
More important than beating Meyer to the publication punch, though, was Mendeleev’s use of his table to make bold predictions about undiscovered elements. In preparing his table, Mendeleev had noticed that some note cards were missing. He had to leave blank spaces to get the known elements to properly align. Within his lifetime, three of those blanks were filled with the previously unknown elements gallium, scandium and germanium.
Not only had Mendeleev predicted the existence of these elements, but he had also correctly described their properties in detail. Gallium, for instance, discovered in 1875, had an atomic weight (as measured then) of 69.9 and a density six times that of water. Mendeleev had predicted an element (he called it eka-aluminum) with just that density and an atomic weight of 68. His predictions for eka-silicon closely matched germanium (discovered in 1886) in atomic weight (72 predicted, 72.3 observed) and density (5.5 versus 5.469). He also correctly predicted the density of germanium’s compounds with oxygen and chlorine.
Mendeleev’s table had become an oracle. It was as if end-of-game Scrabble tiles spelled out the secrets of the universe. While others had glimpsed the periodic law’s power, Mendeleev was the master at exploiting it.
Mendeleev’s successful predictions earned him legendary status as a maestro of chemical wizardry. But today, historians dispute whether the discovery of the predicted elements cemented the acceptance of his periodic law. The law’s approval may have been more due to its power to explain established chemical relationships. In any case, Mendeleev’s prognosticative accuracy certainly attracted attention to the merits of his table.
Elements arranged according to the size of their atomic weights show clear periodic properties.
— Dmitrii Mendeleev, 1869
By the 1890s, chemists widely recognized his law as a landmark in chemical knowledge. In 1900, the future Nobel chemistry laureate William Ramsay called it “the greatest generalization which has as yet been made in chemistry.” And Mendeleev had done it without understanding in any deep way why it worked at all.
A mathematical map
In many instances in the history of science, grand predictions based on novel equations have turned out to be correct. Somehow math reveals some of nature’s secrets before experimenters find them. Antimatter is one example, the expansion of the universe another. In Mendeleev’s case, the predictions of new elements emerged without any creative mathematics. But in fact, Mendeleev had discovered a deep mathematical map of nature, for his table reflected the implications of quantum mechanics, the mathematical rules governing atomic architecture.
In his textbook, Mendeleev had noted that “internal differences of the matter that comprises the atoms” could be responsible for the elements’ periodically recurring properties. But he did not pursue that line of thought. In fact, over the years he waffled about how important atomic theory was for his table.
But others could read the table’s message. In 1888, German chemist Johannes Wislicenus declared that the periodicity of the elements’ properties when arranged by weight indicated that atoms are composed of regular arrangements of smaller particles. So in a sense, Mendeleev’s table did anticipate (and provide evidence for) the complex internal structure of atoms, at a time when nobody had any idea what an atom really looked like, or even whether it had any internal structure at all.
By the time of Mendeleev’s death in 1907, scientists knew that atoms had parts: electrons, which carried a negative electric charge, plus some positively charged component to make atoms electrically neutral. A key clue to how those parts were arranged came in 1911, when the physicist Ernest Rutherford, working at the University of Manchester in England, discovered the atomic nucleus. Shortly thereafter Henry Moseley, a physicist who had worked with Rutherford, demonstrated that the amount of positive charge in the nucleus (the number of protons it contained, or its “atomic number”) determined the correct order of the elements in the periodic table.
Atomic weight was closely related to Moseley’s atomic number — close enough that ordering elements by weight differs in only a few spots from ordering by number. Mendeleev had insisted that those weights were wrong and needed to be remeasured, and in some cases he was right. A few discrepancies remained, but Moseley’s atomic number set the table straight.
At about the same time, the Danish physicist Niels Bohr realized that quantum theory governed the arrangement of electrons surrounding the nucleus and that the outermost electrons determined an element’s chemical properties.
Similar arrangements of the outer electrons would recur periodically, explaining the patterns that Mendeleev’s table had originally revealed. Bohr created his own version of the table in 1922, based on experimental measurements of electron energies (along with some guidance from the periodic law).
Bohr’s table added elements discovered since 1869, but it was still, in essence, the periodic arrangement that Mendeleev had discovered. Without the slightest clue to quantum theory, Mendeleev had created a table reflecting the atomic architecture that quantum physics dictated.
In Danish physicist Niels Bohr’s 1922 version of the periodic table, adapted from a table by Danish chemist Julius Thomsen, elements with similar properties occupy horizontal rows connected by lines. The empty box on the right marks the expected occurrence of a group of elements that are chemically similar to the rare earth elements (numbers 58–70) in the preceding column.
N. Bohr, 1922
Bohr’s new table was neither the first nor last variant on Mendeleev’s original design. Hundreds of versions of the periodic table have been devised and published. The modern form, a horizontal design in contrast with Mendeleev’s original vertical version, became widely popular only after World War II, largely due to the work of the American chemist Glenn Seaborg (a longtime member of the board of Science Service, the original publisher of Science News).
Seaborg and collaborators had synthetically produced several new elements with atomic numbers beyond uranium, the last naturally occurring element in the table. Seaborg saw that these elements, the transuranics (plus the three elements preceding uranium) demanded a new row in the table, something Mendeleev had not foreseen. Seaborg’s table added the row for those elements beneath a similar row for the rare earth elements, whose proper place had never been quite clear, either. “It took a lot of guts to buck Mendeleev,” Seaborg, who died in 1999, said in a 1997 interview.
Seaborg’s contributions to chemistry earned him the honor of his own namesake element, seaborgium, number 106. It’s one of a handful of elements named to honor a famous scientist, a list that includes, of course, element 101, discovered by Seaborg and colleagues in 1955 and named mendelevium — for the chemist who above all others deserved a place at the periodic table.
This article appears in the January 19, 2019 issue of Science News with the headline, "The periodic table turns 150: Celebrating Mendeleev’s view of the elements"
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With 21,000 pounds of stuff, a smidge of excitement and lots of fanfare, the Seahawks arrive in London
Originally published October 10, 2018 at 3:32 pm Updated October 11, 2018 at 11:22 am
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Seattle is one of the last teams to get the call to play in London, where the NFL has held at least one game every year since 2007. So what does it take to move an entire football team and its equipment to London for one game? We break it down here.
Few NFL teams ever really want to make the cross-Atlantic trip to London, and the Seahawks were no exception.
Middle linebacker Bobby Wagner summed up most of the players’ feelings about the trip when he answered a question Wednesday about whether he’s excited for this London game.
“The flight, no. London, yes,” Wagner said.
Altogether, the Seahawks estimate they’ll travel 4,801 miles to London — the longest they’ve ever gone for a regular season game.
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The long flight is simply something to be endured as Seattle plays its first-ever game in London against the Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
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The NFL has played games annually in London since 2007 as part of the league’s goal to expose the game to an international audience, and the Seahawks-Raiders game is the first of three that will be played there this year.
Here’s a look at how it all came together, and what the Seahawks had to do to get everyone and everything to London and ready to go.
Long time coming for Seattle
The NFL has been clear about its desire to expand its international fan base despite the logistical challenges these annual London games pose to the teams selected to play in them.
From 2007-12, just one game a year was held in London, but the series was expanded in 2013, with the NFL’s emphasis on playing games abroad.
Teams accepted that they would eventually be called upon to make the trip.
Aside from the length of the trip, teams generally don’t like giving up a home game. That’s one reason why the NFL has often sent to London teams that don’t draw as well. Jacksonville falls into that category, and the Jaguars have played a game in London every year since 2013, and will again this year.
Also frequently on the NFL’s list of London game candidates: teams in the midst of moves or stadium changes. Thus, other ‘home’ teams playing London games this year are, obviously, Oakland, moving soon to Vegas, and the Chargers, waiting to move into their new stadium in Los Angeles.
However, the league has also tried to diversify its London game candidates — the NFL’s press release proudly touts that 29 of the 32 NFL teams will have played in London by the end of this season (all but Green Bay, Carolina and Houston).
The Seahawks knew all along that it would eventually be their turn.
Seattle could only hope that when its name came up, it wouldn’t have to give up a home game — and the Seahawks undoubtedly reminded the league of the 132 straight sellouts they’ve had dating back to 2003.
Seattle got its wish when the game was announced last January. Substituting a trip to the Black Hole of Oakland with a visit to London — while keeping all eight home games — makes the length of the flight and other challenges more bearable.
“You can imagine how long these guys have been working on it,’’ Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said this week, referring to team’s equipment staff and others in the organization. “I’m talking all aspects from our club. The meetings, the travel, the trips and the preliminary trips and all that stuff. They’ve been working like crazy for this thing. It’s hard. It’s a hard thing to undertake, but they’ve got it nailed.’’
Among the challenges?
The Seahawks are sending 21,000 pounds of cargo to London, including 1,150 rolls of athletic tape; two tons of sports medicine supplies such as medication, tape, scissors, tables, rehab equipment and splints, and 500 pairs of shoes for players, coaches and staff for practice and game day.
This Seahawks-Raiders game was originally scheduled for a new stadium in Tottenham. But it was moved to Wembley in August due to what were officially termed as “issues with the critical safety systems’’ within the stadium at Tottenham.
(This, after a Seahawks contingent, including quarterback Russell Wilson, had already toured the new Tottenham stadium in the summer to get a feel for it).
It will be the 19th NFL game held at Wembley, which dates to 1923 but was rebuilt in 2007. All three London games this year will be played there. The storied old stadium that’s home to the English national soccer team seats roughly 84,000 for American football.
“A lot of cheering for no reason”
A few Seahawks have played in London already, including cornerback Neiko Thorpe, who was with the Raiders in 2014 when Oakland lost to Miami 38-14.
Thorpe recalls two things: The field seemed slippery, and that “there was a lot of cheering for no reason,” likely because many in attendance were either new to the game or had no specific rooting interest in either team.
“There was a lot of cheering for just random stuff,” Thorpe said.
Thorpe thinks maybe that will be different now since more games have since been played in London. Seattle fans are also known for traveling well and it won’t be a surprise if the Seahawks’ first appearance in London draws a sizeable crowd.
Carroll’s goal, though, is to try to keep everything as close to normal as possible.
The Seahawks will leave Seattle around 8 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday and arrive in London at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The Seahawks conducted their final practice at the VMAC on Wednesday and then headed to the airport.
The hope is players will sleep on the plane, or at least relax.
“Just got to get through the flight however I get through the flight,’’ Wagner said. “Reading, catching up on my movies — I don’t get to the movies (during the season) so I’ll catch up on all the movies they let me catch up on. But I think it will be a fun trip.’’
The Seahawks are then scheduled to practice roughly 90 minutes after they land in London on Thursday, with the plan to try to get everyone quickly acclimated to the eight-hour time difference.
Carroll said he thinks leaving Wednesday night will be enough time to acclimate to the eight-hour change. (Though, the Raiders aren’t leaving until Thursday night, arriving roughly 25 hours after the Seahawks).
The team could have left earlier, but Carroll preferred getting in two significant practices and installing most of the game plan at home.
“Part of it is to get the plan underway and get going and then leave you enough time to adapt,’’ Carroll said. “Some teams go Thursday. We think this is the right way to do it. The game plan will be well under way by the time we’re out of here.’’
The Seahawks will practice Thursday and Friday at a grass field adjacent to their hotel in Watford. The team will have some media obligations Thursday and Friday — word is the London media can’t wait to talk to Shaquem Griffin and Michael Dickson — but nothing out of the ordinary.
Players always have some free time on road trips and some figure to take advantage of the down time to take in some sights. But Watford, where the Seahawks are staying, is a bit northwest of London and not real close to main attractions.
“It’s a business trip to me,” Wagner said. “I’m going to enjoy and see what I can see but we are going out there to win the game.’’
And that’s ultimately the goal.
While the NFL will hope for an exciting contest that may earn a few new international fans — ones the league hopes will hopefully be compelled to buy jerseys and other souvenirs — the Seahawks want to bring home a win and a 3-3 record.
“I think all of us are going to try to stick as much to the script as we can,’’ Carroll said. “There’s no reason because we’re playing over there that we’re going to change anything.
“That shouldn’t happen. Even though it’s Wembley, we’re not going to kick a soccer ball. So it will be the same game as always.”
Bob Condotta: 206-515-5699 or bcondotta@seattletimes.com; on Twitter: @bcondotta. Bob Condotta covers the Seahawks for the Seattle Times. He provides daily coverage of the team throughout the year.
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Brown University hosts racially segregated ‘lunchtime discussions’
Daniel Payne - Assistant Editor •March 1, 2018
‘RESET Series’ caters to ‘grad students of color’
A new program at Brown University aims to serve as a “safe space” for “graduate students of color” to “dialogue, create bonds and learn about available resources.”
The RESET Series is “part of a greater effort by the Graduate School and the Brown Center for Students of Color to increase the retention of graduate students of color,” according to The Brown Daily Herald.
It is unclear if RESET is an acronym or not. The program began last semester as a response to student demands for “more inclusive events to increase participation from students of color,” according to The Herald.
“The most popular topics from the survey included imposter syndrome, finding community and finances,” The Herald reports. “Imposter syndrome” is a phenomenon wherein “high achievers…are unable to internalize and accept their success,” according to the American Psychological Association.
The series comes after the university’s “first student-of-color orientation,” according to The Herald.
“We knew that a lot of conversations we began at the orientation needed to continue throughout the year, so we organized the RESET Series,” said Tina Park, a graduate coordinator at the Brown Center for Students of Color.
From the report:
This will be the second RESET Series — the first series took place last semester and covered topics such as imposter syndrome and men of color, Duncan said.
The “lack of events that are centered around students of color” leads to lower participation, said Arjee Restar GS, a member of the Diversity Advisory Board. “We were trying to address that by creating specific events that celebrate individuals of color.” The board also focused on “specific events that motivate students of color, including trans and queer students of color,” Restar added in a follow-up email.
Although graduate student socials are held at the beginning of each semester, the task of supporting students of color is handed to individual departments, Duncan said. “Some students of color are the only ones in their departments,” so the RESET series aims to provide more central support throughout the academic year, she added.
J.J. Lomax GS, who attended the RESET Series event titled “Cultivating Healthy Mentoring Relationships,” explained that the lunch was a space where “people could ask whatever they wanted to ask.”
For Farah Sherine GS, the RESET Series event on healthy mentorship served as a supplement to what she had learned from her group advisor at the School of Public Health about how to approach a potential advisor for a thesis.
Shekinah Fashaw GS appreciated the launch of the new series. “Because the School of Public Health is down by the river, I don’t get to see folks from main campus often,” Fashaw said. “It was good to hear from the older graduate students as well as the faculty and staff there.” She also found the event more helpful than support from her own department. A class held by the School of Public Health discussing how to build a relationship with an advisor “wasn’t really as organized or directed as the RESET Series version,” she said.
According to the Brown University website, past and upcoming RESET discussions include “Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Caucus,” “Men of Color Discussion,” “Womyn of Color,” and “LGBTQ Caucus.”
Read the report here.
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A 23-year-old woman was killed, and her husband severely injured in southeast Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin area after they were allegedly beaten up by a relative who suspected that he had lost his job because of the couple, police said on Thursday.
New Delhi: A 23-year-old woman was killed, and her husband severely injured in southeast Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin area after they were allegedly beaten up by a relative who suspected that he had lost his job because of the couple, police said on Thursday.
However, the accused, Rati Ram, told police that he attacked Sita and her husband, Mangal (25), as he was angry after he got an electric shock from a wire dangling from the gate of their house. Ram is Mangal's cousin.
The incident took place on Wednesday night, the police said. All three of them worked as contract labourers with the Public Works Department (PWD), they said. According to Mangal's statement to police, Ram was sacked by his boss two days ago as he was a troublemaker who often fought with his colleagues and was addicted to alcohol. The accused suspected that he was thrown out because Mangal and Sita had complained to his boss about him, a senior police officer said.
To take revenge, Ram beat the couple with a stick. Sita was seriously injured, while Mangal, who also sustained injuries, managed to escape, the officer said. The couple was rushed to AIIMS hospital, where Sita was declared brought dead and Mangal is undergoing treatment, the police said.
The accused, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, has been detained. He will be arrested soon. A case under relevant sections of the IPC has been registered against him, they added.
During interrogation, Ram claimed that he got an electric shock from a wire dangling from a gate of the victims' house, which angered him, so he attacked the couple, the police said.
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OPPO announces R11 Barcelona Edition
If you're looking for the ultimate FC Barcelona fan gift, this is probably the one you've been looking for
By: Lana Jelic | Mobile Devices, Tablets & Phones News | Posted: Aug 9, 2017 9:33 pm
OPPO has long had a good relationship with one of the world's biggest soccer clubs, FC Barcelona. FC Barcelona recently lost one of their star players, Neymar, to Paris Saint-Germain for a hefty sum of money. However, they probably aren't hurting too badly after seeing how amazing this new Barcelona OPPO R11 edition looks.
The OPPO R11 x FC Barcelona Limited Edition (yes, that's the whole name) features an 18 Karat Gold FC Barcelona logo that splits the two-tone Barcelona colored body of the phone. The internal specs of the R11 are the same as the original version of the device, however, this one is remarkably better looking and is sure to get any big FC Barcelona fan excited about owning such a phone.
Obviously, having a case on such a phone is likely out of the question since it is mostly about bragging rights with a gold FCB logo, but it may be work protecting with a clear case. The phone will be available for 3499 Chinese RMB starting August 18th in China and then will be available in Taiwan, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia as well. That price comes out to approximately $538, however, expect the prices outside of China to be higher due to middleman costs and import taxes.
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Dr. Steve Cole has served as chancellor at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas since 2010. He began his career at the college in 1997 as a member of the business faculty. He was named division chair of Adult, Distance, and Secondary Education in 2001, division chair of Business in 2003, and vice chancellor and dean of academics in 2007.
Cole received his undergraduate degree in business administration from Henderson State University in 1987 and his Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University in 1997. He earned his educational doctorate in higher education leadership in 2013. Cole has taught various courses at CCCUA including economics, business law and management. He also holds a secondary teaching degree and has taught students from area high schools in the Cossatot Secondary Vocational program.
Cole was appointed to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission in 2005 and served in the Arkansas General Assembly from 2008 to 2010. While a member of the State House of Representatives, he served on the Judiciary and City, County and Local Government committees.
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Ambleside Roman Fort inspires UCLan graduate’s architecture project
Josh aims to bring locals and tourists together through grand design ideas
A Roman fort in Ambleside is the inspiration behind a University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) graduate’s architectural vision to forge stronger links between local people, tourists and those working in the Lake District National Park.
MArch Architecture student Josh Allington, from Barrow-in-Furness, used the Galava Fort site in Ambleside as the setting for his final year project, which he completed before graduating from the University in July with a distinction. His idea is to create a landscape and culture discovery centre over the ruins.
Josh looked in depth at creating a cohesion between the three disparate entities that make up the National Parks; the locals, the tourist industry and the National Park staff. Josh’s vision of a landscape and culture discovery centre looks to reintegrate people and visitors back into the natural landscape and encourage them to discover new areas for themselves, as well as providing a visual presence for the National Park authorities.
“The landscape is one of the driving features which attracts people to the Lake District. I looked at each entity supporting the other; the National Park staff will supply ground knowledge of the area to tourists, the locals will provide invaluable voluntary contributions to the National Park and the tourists will help in the economic sense” Josh explained.
The Galava Fort was once used as a Roman military warehouse that transported goods further afield across Cumbria to other Roman forts.
"I wanted the building to feel like the landscape, every viewpoint, inside and outside is completely different to the rest.”
Josh said: “I’m using this movement as an analogy within my project; the tourists would bring the wealth and economy to the area that would then be dispersed further afield as and when they tour around the area.”
One of the reasons he chose the particular site for his project was for the spectacular views from the top of Lake Windermere. Josh’s building design isn’t a replication of what existed, it instead pushes contemporary boundaries while retaining local tradition.
"I wanted the building to feel like the landscape, every viewpoint, inside and outside is completely different to the rest. The journey through the spaces becomes an experience, progressing up past the ruins providing a different viewing aspect. Finally 'ending' the building with the grandeur of an elevated position above Lake Windermere" the 23-year-old said.
Josh is no stranger to the Lake District working at developing the grounds of Cragwood hotel in Windermere alongside his UCLan studies. He feels he has approached the project using personal knowledge and experience of the area to his advantage rather than coming at it as an outsider.
Josh is also UCLan’s nominee for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President’s Silver Medal Award. The Awards are open to all schools of architecture that offer courses validated by the RIBA world-wide and aim to reward talent, promote innovation and encourage excellence.
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Britain’s Game Workers Unite UK is one of the first recognized unions for the video game industry. It’s focusing on unpaid overtime, racism, and sexism in the workplace. Known as “the crunch”, the long unpaid overtime put in by developers before a game launch, the union wants to put an end to the unfair treatment. Founder Karn Bianco said, “For many people it’s been a badge of honour to work all night and until the early hours of the morning and there’s also a kind of culture that goes with that excessive overtime.”
Because of this, the union is signing members and will hold a meeting on Sunday to elect executives. It currently operates under the umbrella of the Independent Workers of Great Britain. In addition, it takes stands on sexism and racism in the industry.
Sondra Locke Dead At 74
Frequent Clint Eastwood co-star Sondra Locke was found dead on November 3rd. She died of a cardiac arrest stemming from heart and bone cancer. It is unknown why her death took 6 weeks to report.
Known for the 6 films she did with Eastwood, Locke’s death came as a surprise. The pair ended badly after Eastwood broke up with her and she sued for palimony. She married fellow actor Gordon Anderson, although the pair described themselves as good friends. She was listed as his wife on her death certificate.
New Downton Abbey Movie Trailer Released
The new Downton Abbey movie released their first teaser trailer today. As an extension of the TV show, the teaser shows shots of Crawley’s home, as well as sweeping shots of the estate. All of the principle cast returned, including half of the crew.
The movie was confirmed in July, with shooting beginning in September. “It’s a return to these really beloved characters and seeing them in new sets of circumstances and how they will deal with those, and hopefully, a good mix of the drama, comedy, and romance that had been the mainstays of it all,” said executive producer Gareth Neame. Fans will have to wait until September 2019 to return to Downton Abbey.
Lou Ferrigno Hospitalized
Lou Ferrigno was hospitalized after a botched pneumonia vaccination. The actor, most known for playing “The Incredible Hulk” on TV, shared the news to social media after it had happened. He went in for the vaccine and ended up with fluid in his bicep. He expects to make a quick recovery and return to acting.
In addition to The Incredible Hulk, Ferrigno starred in The Avengers, Star Trek Continues, and currently several movies in production in 2019.
Kanye Accuses Drake Of Threats
Rapper Kanye West accused Drake of making threats towards him and his family. In a series of tweets, Kanye fired off at fellow rapper for things he said. In response, Drake made a joke out of the situation by posting to his Instagram story reacting to the tweets.
Kayne’s wife Kim Kardashian also got involved in the feud, tweeting, “@drake Never threaten my husband or our family. He paved the way for there to be a Drake.” There was no comment from either of the West’s.
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Posted at: May 4, 2017, 3:32 PM; last updated: May 4, 2017, 3:32 PM (IST)
After 328 kg weight loss, Eman Ahmed discharged from hospital
Eman Ahmed with sister Saimma Selim.
Mumbai, May 4
Egyptian national Eman Ahmed, who was until recently believed to be the world’s heaviest woman, on Thursday got discharged from the Saifee hospital here, where she underwent treatment for severe obesity.
The 37-year-old was discharged from the city hospital around 12.40 pm for further treatment in the UAE, bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala said.
A green corridor has been created for transporting Eman from Saifee Hospital to Gate No. 5 of Terminal 2 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport here. Her flight to UAE will take off around 6 pm today, he said.
According to Lakdawala, Eman’s weight has now come down to 170 kg (as on Wednesday evening).
She weighed a whopping 498 kg on her arrival here in February this year.
Yesterday, Lakdawala had said that Huzefa Shehabi, COO Saifee Hospital, had received an e-mail communication from VPS Burjeel Hospital (in Abu Dhabi, UAE) saying that Eman is “stable, in good health and fit to fly” paving way for her discharge this afternoon.
Eman’s sister Shaimaa in an online video last month had alleged that she was not receiving proper treatment at the privately-owned hospital in South Mumbai.
She had alleged that the doctors at Saifee, made “false claims” about Eman’s complete recovery and weight loss of 262 kg.
Refuting the allegations, Aparna Bhaskar, section chief of bariatric surgery at Saifee Hospital, had said that Shaimaa may be criticising the doctors to extend her sister’s stay at the hospital.
Lakdawala too had denied the charge.
Eman, a resident of Alexandria in Egypt, had not stepped out of her house for more than two decades due to her obese condition followed by a stroke that left her paralysed on one side a year ago.
It was Shaimaa, who learnt about Lakdawala and his expertise in bariatric surgeries and approached him for help early this year.
“It took almost a month for me to form a team of doctors, chalk out a detailed plan for her treatment and then we decided to get her here. Every treatment plan, method was debated with great detail. Hence, we could reduce her weight from 498 kgs to 170 kgs,” Dr Lakdawala said yesterday.
In a blog, Lakdawala said yesterday that Eman’s sister has been promised by Burjeel Hospital officials that “Eman will be able to stand and walk”.
The doctor said that Shaimaa insisted she had wanted the hospital (Saifee) to keep Eman till she could walk and the management said that was not possible because of the advice we have received from one the foremost orthopaedic surgeons in the country.
“Shaimaa then said she has been promised by Burjeel Hospital officials that Eman will be able to stand and walk soon. We told her we would not over-promise and we would not put the patient at risk. This is the crux of her issue with the Indian doctors and hospital,” he said in the blog.
Eman underwent bariatric surgery in March in which doctors reduced the size of her stomach by two-thirds, so as to reduce her food intake. Her genetic tests had showed that she has a rare gene mutation that cannot be cured through surgery.
She was treated by Lakdawala and a team of around 15 doctors from various disciplines since she was brought here from Alexandria on February 11 this year. — PTI
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Kari Luther Rosbeck | President & Chief Executive Officer
Kari joined the TS Alliance in June 2001 and became President and CEO in November 2007. She is responsible for the overall management and administration of the organization. This includes strategic planning, implementation of organizational strategies and evaluation of results, in conjunction with the board of directors, to ensure the organization meets its mission to find a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) while improving the lives of those affected. Kari has been involved in nonprofit fundraising and volunteer management for nearly 30 years. During Kari’s tenure as President and CEO, the TS Alliance established a comprehensive research program fostering collaboration with industry and academia to move treatments for TSC forward in a more expedited way. The “Unlock the Cure” research strategy focuses on key points along the drug discovery path: TS Alliance Grants Program promoting young investigators; Drug Screening by establishing a Preclinical Consortium; Clinical Research Consortium expediting implementation of future clinical trials and recruiting for clinical studies; biomarkers identification; and the TSC Natural History Database expansion including a Biosample Repository. “Unlock the Cure” also serves as a capital fundraising campaign, raising more than $10 million for TSC research since August 2011. Because of her leadership, the organization has taken an active role in educating the TSC community about clinical trials to diminish the time for recruitment. In the past nine years, there have been FDA approvals for two therapies to combat infantile spasms, the most catastrophic form of epilepsy that up to a third of infants with TSC may experience, and three approvals of a drug with a TSC indication, specifically SEGA, AMLs and partial-onset epilepsy associated with TSC. Kari previously served as Executive Vice President, overseeing the national volunteer outreach program and was responsible for fund development. She developed and implemented a vast national network of more than 30 volunteer branches called Community Alliances; increased volunteer participation from 90 individuals to more than 2,000; and through her involvement in special events and major gift fundraising, helped increase the annual revenue by more than 50 percent. Kari graduated with a BA degree in Theatre from the State University of New York at Albany and upon graduation founded a theatre company with fellow graduates in New York, NY. After the loss of her first child, Noell, to sudden infant death, she dedicated her career to helping other families. Kari is the proud mother of four sons and grateful to her husband Chris for his unending support. When not working, she enjoys traveling with her family, playing golf and being an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. Read Kari’s Profile in Success.
Richard Gollub, CPA | Chief Financial Officer
Rich is proud to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the TS Alliance. Licensed as a CPA in the District of Columbia, he has held positions in accounting and finance for more thanf 25 years. After kicking off his career in public accounting, Rich then worked for a real estate developer before settling into the nonprofit world in 2000. He served as the Chief Financial Officer of charitable organizations including the Children’s Defense Fund prior to joining the TS Alliance in 2015. With an undergraduate degree in elementary education from the University of Pittsburgh, Rich spent his youth teaching and as a journeyman carpenter before earning a Master of Accountancy from George Washington University and joining the world of finance. Born and bred in Philadelphia, Rich enjoys biking, hiking, ping pong, and watching sports (trust the process!). He lives in Silver Spring with his wife Jill and dog, Keiko, while enjoying visits with his grown children, Victor and Rebecca.
Steven L. Roberds, PhD | Chief Scientific Officer
Steve joined the TS Alliance staff in 2011 as Chief Scientific Officer. In this role, Steve leads the development and execution of the TS Alliance’s research strategy through partnerships and conversations with all stakeholders, including individuals and families affected by TSC, basic and clinical researchers, healthcare providers, government agencies involved in medical research, and other non-profit organizations. In 2012, Steve led the implementation of the first TSC Clinical Consensus Conference since 1998. In 2015, he worked with program officers at the National Institutes of Health to design and carry out a workshop to update the TSC research strategy for the next ten years. To move this updated strategy forward, Steve drove the creation of two TS Alliance-led collaborative projects: the TSC Preclinical Consortium to accelerate testing of potential new treatments and the TSC Biosample Repository to collect and share biosamples from individuals enrolled in the TSC Natural History Database. Steve was awarded his PhD in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University in 1992, after which he was introduced to rare disease research as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Iowa studying the biology and genetics of muscular dystrophies. He then began a 16-year research career in the pharmaceutical industry. Immediately prior to joining the TS Alliance, Steve was an Associate Research Fellow and project leader responsible for driving global project teams toward new human proof-of-concept studies to repurpose Pfizer compounds for new indications. Steve has three grown children and loves exploring all the history, food, and music the Washington, DC area has to offer with his wife Mary.
Dean J. Aguiar, PhD | Director, Preclinical Research
Dean joined the TS Alliance in November 2018 with more than 17 years of research and development (R&D) leadership in biopharmaceutical and medical device industries, leading teams and technologies from discovery to investigational new drug (IND) and investigational device exemption (IDE), a pre-requisite for clinical trial evaluation. He brings an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to R&D, identifying opportunity, defining strategy and developing a scientific data package to warrant clinical translation of technologies to benefit the patient, the family and care provider. In Dean’s prior role as Program Director at The Hartwell Foundation, he gained significant experience in pediatric disease from oncology and inflammation to neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, ADHD and epilepsy. He provided guidance to academic investigators regarding the scientific evidence and regulatory path required to successfully translate technologies toward commercial viability. He also established partnerships with industry to gain access to proprietary drugs and a possible path for licensing. Dean cofounded Pendant Biosciences, a Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS company, with a mission to develop a novel polymer biomaterial for targeted drug delivery improving efficacy and minimizing toxicity. Dean contributed to the leadership team that identified opportunities for the company’s core technology to address unmet patient needs and was responsible for developing an R&D strategy and data package to attract strategic partners. In addition, Dean has a breadth of pharmaceutical R&D experiences from early discovery to clinical translation that provides a unique perspective on project management and mitigating risk. As the former Director of Product Development at Biomimetic Therapeutics, a medical device company, he led a team focused on the development of drug-device combination products and drug-only products bridging the regulatory framework for a drug and a device. Dean’s early career landed him at Pfizer, where he led cross-functional project teams in the areas of inflammation spanning discovery to preclinical development of both small molecules and protein biologic drugs. He played a key role while ensuring a robust decision funnel for translatable cell, animal models and biomarkers of human disease. Dean earned his PhD in Biochemistry from Rush University at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in 1996 and completed post-doctoral training at the University of Minnesota. Dean and his wife, Missie, have three boys – Ryan, Cole and Chase.
Taylor Bates | Development Associate
Taylor joined the TS Alliance in April 2019. Before joining the team, Taylor worked in Development at a private school in the Washington, DC area. He hopes his fundraising experience can further the organization’s goal of helping those in need. When not at the office, Taylor likes traveling, camping, hiking, and enjoying live music in DC.
Dani Brunner, PhD | Senior Scientific Advisor / Preclinical Research Leader
Dani is Founder and President of the Early Signal Foundation and Preclinical Research Leader at the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. Dr. Brunner has worked on the validation of models of developmental, psychiatric and neurodegenerative disease models for the last 20 years. A major focus of her work has been the establishment and automatization of rodent behavioral tests and novel high throughput preclinical platforms using computer vision and machine learning algorithms to comb behavioral signatures for phenotyping, drug screening and systems biology approaches. As Senior Vice-President of Behavioral R&D at PsychoGenics, she was in charge of large projects focused on back-translation of anti-smoking cessation medication, preclinical cognitive assessment, and studies in neurodegeneration, psychiatry, and autism. As head of the Early Signal Foundation, Dr. Brunner aims to establish analytical systems that integrate human behavioral and “omics” readouts for health care and monitoring in rare disorders, connecting genomic information with behavioral domains, especially those passively captured with wearable sensors. As leader of the preclinical work at the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, Dr. Brunner is setting up a large consortium of industrial and academic institutions and experts, to accelerate the development of therapeutics for this devastating disorder.
April Cooper | Director, Community Programs
April joined the TS Alliance in January 2017. She brings 17 years of community experience having chaired the TS Alliance of Orange County and Southern California, helping found the Orange County Golf Tournament, serving on the Comedy for a Cure planning committee since its inception, leading the Southern California Regional TSC Conference and helping to open the first TSC Clinic west of the Mississippi. April received one of the inaugural Volunteer of the Year awards in 2005. She has twin daughters, Abigail and Amelia, with TSC and most recently served on the TS Alliance Board of Directors. Professionally, April spent 28 years in commercial real estate, which concluded with 18 years at GE Capital.
Zoë Fuchs | Science Project Coordinator
Zoë joined the TS Alliance in March 2019 as Science Project Coordinator after volunteering with the organization in early 2018. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Zoë has a passion for preclinical and translational research. As an undergraduate, she studied methods to improve chemotherapeutic efficacy via liposomes and polymer-drug conjugates. Following graduation, she worked for UCLA’s Translational Oncology Research Laboratory, where she studied leukemia and lymphoma and tested novel treatments in a high-throughput lab. After moving from her beloved home state of California, she worked as a Medical Scribe for George Washington University in a wide range of specialist clinics, spending most of her time working at the GW Cancer Center. She is excited to learn more about interplay of advocacy and scientific advancement. When not at work, she spends her time listening to audiobooks, knitting and making sure her three cats don’t torture her yellow lab mix, Gaucho, too much.
Emebet G/Micheal | Senior Accountant
Emebet joined the TS Alliance in May 2017 as a Senior Accountant. She previously worked in various management positions for Cineplex Odeon, Loews and AMC Theatres for 22 years in Washington, DC and Maryland locations while putting herself through college. After attending Montgomery College and the University of Maryland, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 2002. Following graduation, Emebet worked for 13 years as Accounting Manager for the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI).
Dena Hook | Vice President, Support Services
Dena has been an educational advocate for more than 25 years. She served as the Technical Assistant Coordinator for the National Parent Training and Information Center (PACER) for over 6 years training educational advocates throughout the country. Dena worked with the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) during the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1997. She is a published author through Incentive Publication authoring “Success with IEPs” and “An IEP Writing Tool” for teachers and school administrators. During her time as CEO of Family and Children First, she ran Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Early Childhood Program, Truancy Mediation, and Strengthening Families a Mental Health and Drug Addiction Program for Marion County in Ohio. She is certified as Special Education Mediator through the Juvenile Justice Center of Atlanta and as a Truancy Mediator through the Ohio Supreme Court.
Jaye Isham | Vice President, Communications Strategy
Jaye joined the TS Alliance in 2004 as Director of Communications; he was named Vice President, Communications Strategy in 2013. With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and nonprofit organizations, Jaye directs the TS Alliance’s expansive communications planning and execution efforts; branding, messaging and marketing strategies; evolving digital communications technology including social networking, videos and interactive media; writing and editing; media relations; and event promotion. During his tenure, the monthly unique visitors to the TS Alliance website have more than doubled, from an average of 17,000 in 2004 to 40,000-plus today. In addition, Jaye has been responsible for directing multiple awareness activities including creating the successful “31 Facts for 31 Days” campaign for TSC Awareness Month, which is now used worldwide each May. He was also instrumental in launching the #IAMTSC public service announcement (PSA) and micro website campaign, which garnered media placement values of more than $1.1 million. Jaye earned a BA degree in Mass Communication from Texas State University. He previously held positions with several nonprofits, including Montgomery Hospice Society, Montgomery General Hospital, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Houston Chapter, and Scott & White Clinic/Hospital in Temple, Texas. An avid movie buff, he spends most of his spare time being bossed around by his four mini pinschers, playing guitar and bicycling. He lives in New Mexico with his husband Larry.
Daniel Klein | Director, Digital Platforms
Dan started volunteering at the TS Alliance in 2011 and joined the staff full time in 2012 as Development Associate. He was named Manager of Donor Relations in 2014 and Director of Digital Platforms in 2019. As a member of the TS Alliance communications team, Dan works to raise awareness of tuberous sclerosis complex through a social media and e-communication strategy focused on TS Alliance initiatives, upcoming events, breakthroughs in research and stories from the TSC community. He is also responsible for directing several digital initiatives including TSC Now, a podcast series from the TS Alliance; TSC TV, a live and recorded video broadcast series; and TSC Matters, a community e-newsletter. Dan earned a BS degree in Journalism from Ohio University. When he’s not in the office he is exploring new local breweries or spending time with his beautiful wife Kara and his puppy Oshie.
Justin Martucci | Database Project Manager
Justin joined the TS Alliance in May 2018 as Database Project Manager. Justin supports the efforts of the Development and Finance teams through keeping an up-to-date and clean donor database system, ensuring smooth donor relations and timely and accurate financial information. Justin is originally from outside of Philly, studied film and photography at Ithaca College, and performed a term of service with AmeriCorps in Burlington, VT before moving to Washington, DC. Having previously worked with databases in non-profit settings, Justin is humbled and excited to serve the TSC community to the best of his ability. In his free time, Justin enjoys homebrewing, making art, spending time with his wife and cats, and watching Star Trek.
Shelly Meitzler | Regional Program Manager, North
In January 2017, Shelly joined the team on as National Walks Coordinator; in September 2017, she joined the staff full time. Shelly has been involved with the TS Alliance for the past decade, including serving as both Community Alliance Chair and Step Forward to Cure TSC Chair in Delaware/Lehigh Valley. Last year, she delivered an inspirational speech at the TS Alliance Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill chronicling her journey as a TSC mom to Ashlin and Mason. She is grateful to have an extended, supportive family that has helped navigate the journey of TSC and allowed her to be involved on various levels in the community. Shelly’s story has provided hope as ongoing TSC research has offered new insight over the last decade and solidified her determination to continue to advocate, educate, and raise vital research dollars for all those impacted by TSC. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, laughing, enjoying life, and the occasional hockey game with her husband, Matt.
Lisa Moss | Senior Director, Donor Relations
Lisa joined the TS Alliance in July 2012, and and she focuses on fundraising efforts for the organization. Fund development is essential to provide support services and drive research forward, and the development team builds relationships with private, corporate and industry donors while raising valuable resources through corporate sponsorships, grants, appeals, individual gifts, special events and the Step Forward to Cure TSC walks. Lisa and her team raised more than $550,000 to support the 2014 World TSC Conference held in Washington, DC, where families, individuals with TSC, researchers and physicians came together for three days to attend meetings and connect with the TSC community. The “Unlock the Cure” research initiative has raised more than $10 million since its inception and is targeted to fund research, advance a drug screening program, develop a clinical research network, identify biomarkers and expand the TSC Natural History Database. Lisa’s introduction to the TS Alliance was in 2006 when her son, Evan, was diagnosed with TSC. The following year she began volunteering by participating in the March on Capitol Hill and attending the DC Food & Wine Tasting event, which marked the beginning of a long-standing relationship with the TS Alliance. From 2008-2012 Lisa served as Co-Chair of the TS Alliance of Metro DC. In 2012, Lisa produced Art for a Cure and the first Step Forward to Cure TSC National Walk on the Mall in DC. In addition to her volunteerism and activism for TSC, Lisa is also involved in the epilepsy community and served on the Board of Directors for the National Epilepsy Foundation. In 2011, Lisa led a marketing and fundraising campaign for 4 Paws for Ability, a 501c3 that trains service dogs for children, resulting in raising the funds necessary for her son’s service dog and several additional children. In 2007 Lisa and her husband, Rob, co-founded SeizureTracker.com, a database-driven website that acts as a comprehensive seizure diary system and free resource to the epilepsy community. Lisa and her family live in Virginia.
Jo Anne Nakagawa | Director, Clinical Projects & TSC Clinic Liaison
Jo Anne joined the TS Alliance staff in August 2005 with 30 years of experience, working in various laboratory and clinical research activities at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned her BA in Biology. Her 30 years at UCLA include 16 years in regulatory management and coordination of pediatric clinical trials and preparation of and oversight of physician-initiated investigational new drug (IND) trials, which included the clinical trial for treatment of newly diagnosed infantile spasms that helped get vigabatrin approved in the United States. At the TS Alliance, she is the administrative project leader of the TSC Natural History Database, which now has more than 2,000 participants due to her leadership, and the TS Alliance TSC Biosample Repository. Jo Anne also serves as the liaison between the organization and the 68 TSC Clinics who have met clinical care standards recommended and approved by the TS Alliance Board of Directors to be recognized as a center that provides care for those affected. She enjoys gardening, working on art projects, watching her favorite TV shows on DVD while on the treadmill, and visiting her three grandchildren in Northern California as much as possible.
Gail Saunders | Senior Regional Program Manager, South
Gail joined the TS Alliance in 2005 as the Office Manager, providing administrative and logistical support for the staff and board of directors. Over the years, her enthusiasm grew for event planning and community support. Gail’s strengths include planning and executing events, and identifying and cultivating relationships to broaden our Step Forward to Cure TSC walk program and other community campaigns. Both as a staff lead on walks and supporting our development department in growing our fundraising efforts, she shares her skills, hoping each day to make a difference. By far her greatest joy and accomplishment is her connection to her family and surpassing the mission to connect as a community, raise awareness of the disease and inspire others to join the fight against TSC.
Julie Scroggins | Regional Program Manager, West
Julie joined the TS Alliance in January 2018 as Regional Program Manager, West. She has been involved with the TS Alliance since her oldest daughter was diagnosed with TSC in 2009. Since then, she has served on the Government Action Team, Science and Medical Committee, Audit Committee and most recently on the Board of Directors. In 2011 she founded Bcureful, a grassroots nonprofit devoted to advancing research toward the cure for TSC as well as raising public awareness of the disorder and helping to bring expert medical care and support to people where they need it. She is proud of everything Bcureful has accomplished to date and looks forward to watching its new leadership continue to grow the organization. Professionally Julie spent 37 years in the automotive industry and earned national recognition for her efforts at marketing to — and elevating the automotive experience for — women. Julie and her husband Dave have three children, Mary Ann, Chris and Mabel. She enjoys spending free time with family and friends and meeting new people.
Katie Smith | Director, Government & Global Affairs
Katie joined the TS Alliance staff in 2006. She currently oversees the organization’s international outreach efforts, directs government advocacy efforts and co-chairs TSC International. During her tenure with the TS Alliance, Katie has implemented our Global Alliance program, which currently includes formal partnerships with Israel, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, India and Hungary.
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The game's creator, Eric Barone, was inspired by the Harvest Moon series for the game and wanted to make his own Harvest Moon like game, as he felt that all subsequent titles in the series after Harvest Moon: Back to Nature had started to get worse and couldn't find a fulfilling fan-made alternative on the internet.
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When looking through trash, it's possible to find a broken Broken CD with the description, "It's a JojaNet 2.0 trial CD. They must've made a billion of these things." This is a references to AOL in 1996.
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Advertising watchdog warns over e-cigarette claims
Consumers looking to try out electronic cigarettes need to be wary of the ‘flood of questionable ad claims on the Internet,’ according to the advertising watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).
In a pres note issued through PRNewswire, TINA.org said that it had examined more than 150 electronic cigarette sites, including those operated by wholesalers, retailers of major and minor brands, and independents.
Its review found that nearly two-thirds of the sites made one or more of the following ‘problematic claims’: the use of vaping products is safer than is smoking tobacco products; vaping products can be smoked anywhere; vaping products can help smokers quit their habit; and vaping products are cheaper than are traditional cigarettes.
“Consumers need to do their own independent research and not simply rely on the marketing claims made by these companies on their websites,” said TINA.org executive director Bonnie Patten.
TINA.org said its review came as the US Food and Drug Administration was finalizing regulations for the industry. ‘Last year, the agency indicated it would be extending its oversight of tobacco products to e-cigarettes,’ the watchdog said in its press note. ‘Many online e-cigarette companies, however, are taking advantage of the regulatory gap to market their wares with a variety of suspect claims.
‘Half of the sites analyzed mention a health benefit even though the FDA maintains that the risks associated with e-cigarettes have not been fully studied. In addition, key reports have found the presence of harmful chemicals.’
TINA.org’s review found that 41 percent of the sites marketed e-liquids in ‘kid-friendly’ flavors such as ‘gummy bear,’ ‘fruit hoops,’ and ‘Bubble Yum’.
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Home / Insights / Supreme Court Expands Patent ...
Christopher E. Loh
Supreme Court Expands Patent Exhaustion Doctrine To U.S. Sales Subject To Post-Sale Restrictions And To Foreign Sales
On May 30, 2017, the United States Supreme Court in Impression Prods. Inc. v. Lexmark Int’l, Inc. expanded the patent exhaustion doctrine to hold that U.S. sales subject to post-sale restrictions, as well as foreign sales, may exhaust a U.S. patentee’s right to sue purchasers for patent infringement. The Supreme Court’s Impression decision overturns decades of Federal Circuit precedent under which those types of sales were deemed not to exhaust U.S. patent rights.
The dispute in Impression concerns two types of Lexmark printer cartridges: (i) cartridges sold in the United States subject to a lawful restriction that the cartridges not be reused or resold in the United States; and (ii) cartridges first sold abroad and then remanufactured and imported into the United States. Lexmark sued Impression for patent infringement based on Impression’s remanufacture and resale of both types of cartridges. Impression moved to dismiss the suit, asserting that, under the patent exhaustion doctrine, Lexmark’s sales of both types of cartridges exhausted Lexmark’s right to sue Impression for patent infringement. The district court found that Lexmark’s sale of cartridges in the U.S.—but not its foreign sales—triggered the exhaustion doctrine. The parties appealed.
On appeal, the Federal Circuit relied on its prior precedent to hold that neither Lexmark’s U.S. sales nor Lexmark’s foreign sales triggered the exhaustion doctrine. As to the cartridges sold in the U.S., the Federal Circuit, citing Mallinckrodt, Inc. v. Medipart, Inc., 976 F.2d 700 (Fed. Cir. 1992), concluded that Lexmark’s lawful post-sale restrictions precluded application of the exhaustion doctrine to those cartridges. As to the cartridges sold abroad, the Federal Circuit, citing Jazz Photo Corp. v. International Trade Commission, 264 F.3d 1094 (Fed. Cir. 2001), concluded that sales abroad did not exhaust Lexmark’s ability to sue Impression for infringement in the United States.
The Supreme Court reversed and remanded. In a decision authored by Chief Justice Roberts (and joined by Justices Kennedy, Thomas, Breyer, Alito, Sotomayor and Kagan), the Supreme Court held that “[o]nce a patentee decides to sell—whether on its own or through a licensee—that sale exhausts its patent rights, regardless of any post-sale restrictions the patentee purports to impose, either directly or through a license.”
In support of that holding, the Supreme Court invoked centuries-old common law against restraints on alienation, as well as prior instances—namely, Boston Store of Chicago v. American Graphophone Co., 246 U.S. 8 (1918), United States v. Univis Lens Co., 316 U.S. 241 (1942), and Quanta Computer, Inc. v. LG Electronics, Inc., 553 U.S. 617 (2008)—in which the Supreme Court held that U.S. sales subject to various restrictions exhausted the ability of patentees to sue purchasers for infringement. The Supreme Court further justified its expansion of the patent exhaustion doctrine by explaining that, as a policy matter, “extending the patent rights beyond the first sale would clog the channels of commerce, with little benefit from the extra control that the patentees retain.” Citing the briefs of various retail and high-tech amici curiae, the Court also noted that “advances in technology, along with increasingly complex supply chains, magnify the problem.”
In expanding the patent exhaustion doctrine to cover U.S. sales subject to post-sale restrictions, the Supreme Court rejected the Federal Circuit’s view that such post-sale restrictions represent the exercise of a patentee’s authority to withhold certain patent rights from a purchaser—thereby allowing the patentee to enforce those rights following sale. The Supreme Court explained:
The misstep in this logic is that the exhaustion doctrine is not a presumption about the authority that comes along with a sale; it is instead a limit on “the scope of the patentee’s rights.” The right to use, sell, or import an item exists independently of the Patent Act. What a patent adds—and grants exclusively to the patentee—is a limited right to prevent others from engaging in those practices. Exhaustion extinguishes that exclusionary power. As a result, the sale transfers the right to use, sell, or import because those are the rights that come along with ownership, and the buyer is free and clear of an infringement lawsuit because there is no exclusionary right left to enforce. (citations omitted; emphasis in original.)
The Supreme Court further clarified that, in the wake of its Impression decision, sales of patented items that occur through a licensee can trigger exhaustion—notwithstanding that such sales are subject to the patentee’s limitations upon the licensee:
A patentee’s authority to limit licensees does not, as the Federal Circuit thought, mean that patentees can use licenses to impose post-sale restrictions on purchasers that are enforceable through the patent laws. So long as a licensee complies with the license when selling an item, the patentee has, in effect, authorized the sale. That licensee’s sale is treated, for purposes of patent exhaustion, as if the patentee made the sale itself. The result: The sale exhausts the patentee’s rights in that item. (emphases in original.)
If a purchaser does not comply with a restriction imposed by the license, the Supreme Court explained that “the only recourse for the licensee is through contract law, just as if the patentee itself sold the item with a restriction.”
As to foreign sales, the Supreme Court concluded that “[a]n authorized sale outside the United States, just as one within the United States, exhausts all rights under the Patent Act.” In reaching that conclusion, the Supreme Court relied primarily on Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 568 U.S. 519 (2013), which held that, under the “first sale doctrine” codified at 17 U.S.C. §109(a) of the Copyright Act, the first sale of a copyrighted item abroad exhausts a U.S. copyright. The Supreme Court explained that Kirtsaeng ultimately was based on the common law doctrine against restraints on alienation; that that common law doctrine “makes no geographical distinctions”; and that “nothing in the text or history of the Patent Act shows that Congress intended to confine that borderless common law principle to domestic sales.”
Justice Ginsburg dissented from the majority’s holding that foreign sales exhaust U.S. patent rights. According to Justice Ginsburg, “[b]ecause a sale abroad operates independently of the U.S. patent system, it makes little sense to say that such a sale exhausts an inventor’s U.S. patent rights. U.S. patent protection accompanies none of a U.S. patentee’s sales abroad—a competitor could sell the same patented product abroad with no U.S.-patent-law consequence. Accordingly, the foreign sale should not diminish the protections of U.S. law in the United States.” Justice Ginsburg also disagreed with the majority’s reliance on Kirtsaeng, in view of the fact that the Patent Act, unlike the Copyright Act, “contains no analogue to 17 U.S.C. §109(a), the Copyright Act first-sale provision analyzed in Kirstaeng.”
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Latin American Venture Firms Angle for Slice of Global Funding Boom
By Yuliya ChernovaWSJ
Katie RoofWSJ
Fri., July 12, 2019timer4 min. read
Latin America is becoming a new hot spot for venture investing.
Two leading local venture firms are in the market to raise some of the largest funds in the region to date, according to people familiar with the situation. The fundraising would help the firms keep pace with rising entrepreneurial activity in a market that is attracting attention from global venture investors.
Kaszek Ventures, a Uruguayan firm started by former executives of Argentine Amazon.com Inc. competitor MercadoLibre, is one of the firms tapping the market. It is aiming to raise $500 million for a pair of funds, a $300 million pot for early-stage deals and $200 million for its first growth fund, one person said. At the same time, Monashees Capital, based in São Paulo, is raising about $250 million for its new fund.
These plans come on the heels of SoftBank Group Corp. saying in March it intends to invest $5 billion in technology companies in the region via a dedicated fund for which it earmarked an initial $2 billion. Previously, the $200 million fund Kaszek closed in 2017 stood as Latin America’s largest pure-play venture fund.
New local funds also are launching. Julio Vasconcellos, for example, an entrepreneur and venture investor, said he moved back to Brazil full-time from San Francisco to start Atlantico, a venture firm that aims to raise roughly $150 million to back Series A and B rounds for growing startups across Latin America.
These fundraising efforts come amid a broader resurgence of venture and entrepreneurial activity in Latin America that began flowering about a decade ago but stagnated when recession hit Brazil, the region’s largest market.
Mr. Vasconcellos said some startups that were founded during that lean period are now ready for significant growth capital.
“During this drought of the economic recession, great companies were started,” he said.
Marcelo Claure, SoftBank’s chief operating officer, said startups in Latin America are underfunded. Part of the region’s allure for SoftBank lies in the fact that the amount of venture capital in the region is low relative to its share of the world’s gross domestic product, he said.
Mr. Claure, who also serves as chief executive for SoftBank Latin America, said that some of the deal flow for SoftBank in the region derives from startups previously invested in by Monashees, Kaszek or Valor Capital.
“They do an incredible job of selecting the best startups,” Mr. Claure added.
Deal activity already was increasing in 2018, when venture capitalists invested $2.5 billion in startups in Latin America—more than double the amount invested in 2017, according to PitchBook Data Inc.
Thanks largely to SoftBank, the pace has accelerated since then. Colombia-based delivery startup Rappi Inc., for example, raised $1 billion from SoftBank at a valuation of more than $3 billion, according to a person familiar with the situation. The firm also backed Brazilian lending startup Creditas by leading a $231 million round that valued the company at $750 million, according to Creditas founder and Chief Executive Sergio Furio.
Other international investors active in the region this year include Andreessen Horowitz, with General Partner Angela Strange leading a deal backing Colombia-based lending startup ADDI. That was the firm’s second deal in Colombia.
“The deal flow is so strong, and also other countries [besides Brazil] in the region are taking off,” said Eric Acher, managing partner and co-founder of Monashees. He added that Monashees’s portfolio companies already raised $1.7 billion in funding this year, up from $800 million in all of 2018.
Venture investors are seeing new potential in the region’s tech sector, despite a sluggish economy and political instability in several countries.
“Here in the U.S., it is really hard to find a good idea. In Brazil, there are a lot of obvious good ideas,” said Henrique Dubugras, a Brazil native, who serves as chief executive and co-founder of San Francisco startup Brex. He added that he advises his entrepreneurial friends to start businesses in Latin America.
Latin America’s mobile phone usage has been a major driver of new venture interest and tech company growth there. In mid-2018, there were roughly 442 million unique mobile subscribers in the region, according to a report by GSM Association.
“The penetration of mobile devices was faster than anticipated,” said Mr. Furio.
Investors coming to the region also have cited local officials’ efforts in some countries to woo foreign capital, in contrast to the protectionist moves by countries such as the U.S. and China.
“No one is putting up barriers to foreign investor dollars coming in,” said Cate Ambrose, president and executive director of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, a nonprofit industry group for private capital investors in Latin America. The tech industry also has been less regulated there than in other parts of the world, such as Europe, she said.
SoftBank’s Mr. Claure, who hails from Bolivia, acknowledged there have been some challenges in getting Latin American startups to scale.
“One of Latin America’s main problems has been the lack of engineering talent,” he said.
He said SoftBank is looking to join with universities to help cultivate a more technical workforce.
VCs are reaching for Latin America as they pan around the world for growth opportunities. To date, Latin America hasn’t been caught up in the exuberant increases in startup valuations and venture funding that has swept the U.S., China and elsewhere in recent years.
“Back in 2012, there was almost nothing,” said Mr. Furio, of Creditas. “We didn’t have a co-working space, or seed funds or angel investing. Today it is a booming market.”
Write to Yuliya Chernova at yuliya.chernova@wsj.com and Katie Roof at katie.roof@wsj.com
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Nicole Kidman, Director Karyn Kusama Team for Cop Thriller ‘Destroyer’
Kusama reunites with screenwriters of “The Invitation” Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi
Matt Donnelly | October 4, 2017 @ 11:00 AM Last Updated: October 6, 2017 @ 12:38 PM
Nicole Kidman is teaming up with the visionary director of “The Invitation,” Karyn Kusama, for a police thriller called “Destroyer.”
The film will be written by previous Kusama collaborators Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. 30West will fully finance the film, while ICM Partners and CAA are representing the North American rights to the film.
“Destroyer” will follow LAPD detective Erin Bell who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert. When the leader of that gang resurfaces years later, she needs to reckon with the demons from her past. Casting is currently underway.
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“Phil and Matt have written one of the most compelling screenplays I’ve ever read, Nicole is at the top of her game – doing tremendously exciting work – and Karyn is one of the most assured voices working today,” said producer, Fred Berger. “It’s a powerful combination, sure to produce an iconic character, and I feel lucky to be in their company.”
Kidman most recently starred in HBO’s “Big Little Lies,” which earned her an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Limited Series. Her other most recent credits include Sofia Coppola’s “The Beguiled” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Killing of a Sacred Deer.” She is represented by CAA and Media Talent Group.
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Kusama made her directorial debut on “Girlfight,” which starred Michelle Rodriguez. She is represented by ICM Partners.
50 Actresses Over 50 Who Still Rule Hollywood (Photos)
Nicole Kidman (birthdate: 06/20/67)
The Australian Oscar winner has kept busy with blockbusters ("Aquaman"), award-winning indies ("Boy Erased") and TV hits like HBO's "Big Little Lies."
Helena Bonham Carter (birthdate: 05/26/66)
After starring in 2015's "Cinderella," this Oscar nominee reprised a different Disney role as the Red Queen in "Alice Through the Looking Glass."
Robin Wright (birthdate: 04/08/66)
A Golden Globe-winning actress, Wright plays Claire Underwood in Netflix’s "House of Cards" and appeared in 2017's "Wonder Woman" and the long-awaited "Blade Runner" sequel.
(birthdate: 08/14/66)
Aside from the fact that she's the only black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress, she recently starred in "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" and two movies in the "Kingsman" series.
Salma Hayek has been a household name since forever and it's no wonder -- she's had notable movie roles "Frida," "Desperado," and "Wild Wild West."
Viola Davis (birthdate: 08/11/65)
An accomplished SAG and Emmy winner, Davis stars in ABC’s hit series "How to Get Away With Murder" and 2016's "Suicide Squad."
Gong Li (birthdate: 12/31/65)
After making her American film debut in 2006's "Miami Vice," Li helped bring Chinese cinema to Europe and the U.S.
Sarah Jessica Parker (birthdate: 03/25/65)
Following the enormous success of her breakout series "Sex and the City," Jessica Parker starred in a string of romantic comedies. She stars in HBO's new with comedy "Divorce."
Diane Lane (birthdate: 01/22/65)
The Oscar nominee has been busy, voicing the mother in Pixar's "Inside Out," playing Cleo Trumbo in "Trumbo," and Martha Kent in 2013's "Man of Steel" and 2016's "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice."
Vivica A. Fox (birthdate: 07/30/64).
Since the '80s, Fox has made a name for herself in both film and TV, including appearances in Fox's "Empire" and reprising her role as Jasmine Dubrow in "Independence Day: Resurgence."
Marisa Tomei (birthdate: 12/04/64)
The Oscar-winning Tomei maintains a tireless work ethic, playing roles in "The Big Short," "Captain America: Civil War," and 2017's "Spider-Man: Homecoming."
Courteney Cox (birthdate: 06/15/64)
Since the end of ABC's "Cougar Town," Cox returned to acting in 2016's "Mothers and Daughters" and recently made her directorial debut with "Just Before I Go."
Monica Bellucci (birthdate: 09/30/64)
After turning heads in "The Passion of the Christ" and two of the three "Matrix" films, the Italian actress returned to the silver screen as a Bond girl in 2015's "Spectre."
Mary-Louise Parker (birthdate: 08/02/64)
The Golden Globe winner maintained some of her post-"Weeds" success with a small recurring role in the second season of NBC’s "The Blacklist."
Sandra Bullock (birthdate: 07/26/64)
"The Blind Side" star gained another Oscar nom for 2013's "Gravity" and stayed busy with 2015's "Our Brand is Crisis" and "Minions."
Laura Linney (birthdate: 02/05/64)
This three-time Oscar and Tony nominee is working hard, with big roles in 2015's "Mr. Holmes," 2016's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" and Clint Eastwood's "Sully."
Mariska Hargitay (birthdate: 01/23/64)
Having appeared on several TV shows since the '90s, Hargitay is best known as Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: SVU" and for founding the Joyful Heart Foundation, which provides support to women who have been sexually abused.
Ming-Na Wen (birthdate: 11/20/63)
In addition to being the enchanting voice of the heroine in Disney's "Mulan," Wen is known for her roles on "Stargate Universe" and ABC's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Lisa Kudrow (birthdate: 07/30/63)
Since her days as a "Friends" leading lady, Kudrow has been active in film and TV, playing characters in Netflix’s "BoJack Horseman," "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising," and her short-lived show "The Comeback."
Helen Hunt (birthdate: 06/15/63)
The "As Good As It Gets" actress drew acclaim in 2012 for her role in Sundance favorite "The Sessions" and has a recurring role in the Fox crime drama "Shots Fired."
Vanessa Williams (birthdate: 03/18/63)
Even after the end of ABC's "Ugly Betty" and the short-lived "666 Park Avenue," Williams managed to grab some guest spots on "The Good Wife" and "Broad City."
Demi Moore (birthdate: 11/11/62)
While doing charity work for her anti-sex-trafficking foundation Thorn, Moore has starred in a few indie movies, including 2012's financial drama "Margin Call," 2013's "Very Good Girls," and 2016's "Wild Oats" with Jessica Lange and Shirley MacLaine.
Jodie Foster (birthdate: 11/19/62)
After appearing in "Elysium" and "Carnage," the Oscar-winning actress took a break from acting and returned to directing with 2016's "Money Monster" starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
Jennifer Jason Leigh (birthdate: 02/05/62)
With a career that spans four decades, Jason Leigh has had recent success with two big hits from last year, voicing the titular character in "Anomalisa" and playing a racist outlaw in "The Hateful Eight," earning an Oscar nomination for the latter.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (birthdate: 01/13/61)
Since the end of the universally beloved "Seinfeld," Louis-Dreyfus has maintained her comedic chops, playing the lead in the CBS sitcom "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and wrapped her seventh and last season of HBO’s "Veep."
Jane Lynch (birthdate: 07/14/60)
Despite the 2016 cancellation of her short-lived sitcom "Angel from Hell," Lynch has made strides in the past few years, first playing Sue Sylvester in Fox's musical dramedy "Glee" and as host of NBC's "Hollywood Game Night."
Julianne Moore (birthdate: 12/03/60)
Having appeared in both mainstream and art-house films, Moore has received acclaim for her Academy Award-winning performance in "Still Alice" and played a crucial role in the "Hunger Games: Mockingjay" two-parter.
Lorraine Toussaint (birthdate: 04/04/60)
Starting her career in theater before transitioning into film and TV, Toussaint has appeared in Ava DuVernay's "Selma" and the short-lived Fox series "Forever." She's also received praise for her work as Vee in Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black."
Emma Thompson (birthdate: 04/15/59)
One of Hollywood and Britain's most accomplished performers, Thompson appeared in "Bridget Jones' Baby" in fall 2016, the Disney reboot/remake of "Beauty and the Beast" in 2017 and Mindy Kaling's "Late Night" in 2019.
Jamie Lee Curtis (birthdate: 11/22/58).
An actress known for her roles in horror films and the 2003 comedy "Freaky Friday," Lee Curtis has shifted to TV, playing characters in Fox’s "New Girl" and "Scream Queens."
Angela Bassett (birthdate: 08/16/58)
Though she's known primarily for her film roles, including her turn in Spike Lee's 2016 drama "Chi-Raq," Bassett is a TV regular, particularly in FX's anthology series "American Horror Story."
Michelle Pfeiffer (birthdate: 04/29/58)
The three-time Academy Award nominee's recent film work includes Tim Burton's supernatural "Dark Shadows" as well as the Marvel movies "Ant-Man" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp."
Sharon Stone (birthdate: 03/10/58)
After starring in 2013's "Lovelace" and the short-lived TNT drama "Agent X," the "Basic Instinct" actress has appeared in James Franco's "The Disaster Artist" and the TV series "Ratched" and "The New Pope."
Ellen DeGeneres (birthdate: 01/26/58)
In addition to being a TV personality, a two-time Oscar host and an LGBTQ advocate, DeGeneres found time to reprise her role as the forgetful blue tang in Pixar's 2016 hit "Finding Dory," the sequel to 2003's "Finding Nemo."
Holly Hunter (birthdate: 03/20/58)
The Georgia-born Oscar winner returned to film in 2012 after a seven-year hiatus, and has since had roles in "Won't Back Down," "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," and Terrence Malick's 2016 movie "Weightless."
Andie MacDowell (birthdate: 04/21/58)
Known for her early '90s roles in "Sex, Lies, & Videotape," "Groundhog Day," and "Four Weddings and a Funeral," MacDowell made her way into TV in the 2013 Hallmark movie "Cedar Cove" and a brief cameo in 2015's "Magic Mike XXL." She has also been a spokesperson for L'Oreal since 1986.
Joan Allen (birthdate: 08/20/56)
The three-time Academy Award nominee appeared in 2015's acclaimed "Room" and ABC's mystery melodrama "The Family," canceled in 2016 after just one season.
Geena Davis (birthdate: 01/21/56)
The "Thelma and Louise" starred in Fox’s adaptation of "The Exorcist" and opposite Jon Hamm in the 2016 sci-fi flick "Marjorie Prime."
Rene Russo (birthdate: 02/17/54)
Russo, a Vogue model-turned-BAFTA nominated actress, juggled lots of roles in recent movies, including Marvel's "Thor," the neo-noir thriller "Nightcrawler," and the Nancy Meyers comedy "The Intern."
Oprah Winfrey (birthdate: January 9, 1954)
The actress and producer has kept busy since ending her long-running daytime talk show, overseeing her OWN network and appearing in series like "Greenleaf" and movies such as "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" and "A Wrinkle in Time."
Kim Basinger (birthdate: 12/08/53).
The Golden Globe and SAG-winning actress starred in the 2016 crime comedy caper "The Nice Guys" and had a big role in 2017's "Fifty Shades Darker," the buzzy sequel to "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Mary Steenburgen (birthdate: 02/08/53)
A well-known character actress, Steenburgen has appeared in several TV shows (Fox’s "The Last Man on Earth," Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black") and films ("Song One," "A Walk in the Woods"). She starred in the 2016 drama "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" and 2018's "Book Club."
Jane Seymour (birthdate: 02/15/51)
Since her breakthrough role in 1973’s “Live and Let Die,” Seymour has kept busy in projects like the 2016 spoof movie "Fifty Shades of Black" and the CW’s "Jane the Virgin."
Meryl Streep (birthdate: 06/22/49)
One of the most recognized and active women working in Hollywood today, Streep is keeping her acclaimed acting streak alive. Recent projects include "The Post," "Little Women" and HBO's "Big Little Lies."
Sigourney Weaver (birthdate: 10/08/49)
The "Ghostbusters" alum has been in 12 movies since 2010, ranging from "Chappie" to "The Cabin in the Woods." She had a cameo in 2016's female-led remake of "Ghostbusters" and stars in James Cameron's upcoming "Avatar" sequels.
Jessica Lange (birthdate: 04/20/49)
A multiple Oscar, Golden Globe, and SAG winner, Lange has been drawing acclaim since the '80s, especially for her performance in FX’s "American Horror Story."
Ivonne Coll (birthdate: 06/18/47)
Since her breakout debut in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather Part II," Coll has had recurring TV roles in shows like "Switched at Birth," "Glee" and "Teen Wolf." She starred as Alba Villanueva in the CW's "Jane the Virgin."
Glenn Close (birthdate: 03/19/47)
The "Fatal Attraction" star garnered praise for her long-running drama series "Damages" and played a small but crucial role in "Guardians of the Galaxy," which she reprised in the 2017 sequel.
Helen Mirren (birthdate: 07/26/45)
The Oscar winner is another one of Hollywood's biggest and most active actresses, including memorable turns in movies like "Trumbo," "Eye in the Sky," "Woman of Gold" and "Unity."
Cicely Tyson (birthdate: 12/18/24).
Cicely Tyson is in her 90s and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Most recently, she's starred in notable films like "The Help," and has a recurring role on "How to Get Away With Murder."
Nicole Kidman joins Robin Wright, Viola Davis, and Laura Linney among the stars making waves on screen
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A Geological Landmark’s Phosphorescent Glow Inspires the National Museum of Qatar’s Cavernous Gift Shop
Patches of natural and artificial light highlight the curved layers of the National Museum of Qatar’s recently completed gift shop. The massive undulating walls were constructed from over 40,000 pieces of timber that tower high above visitors’ heads and imitate the shape and feeling of the Dahl Al Misfir or Cave of Light. The Qatar landmark is an underground formation that contains a wealth of gypsum deposits, which illuminate the cave with a phosphorescent glow and often form clusters of rose-shaped crystals known as “desert roses.”
Koichi Takada Architects wanted to connect visitors to the museum back to Qatari desert landscapes, while also creating a natural extension of the “Desert Rose” concept created for the museum by French architect Jean Nouvel. In addition to the museum shop, the architects also designed its restaurants, including the Desert Rose Cafe, Cafe 875, and Jiwan Restaurant. You can see more of the firm’s previous projects on their website and Instagram, and take a look at the museum’s exterior here. (via designboom)
A Trip by Air and Kayak Through Tham Khoun Xe, One of the Largest Active River Caves on Earth
All photos © Ryan Deboodt Photography
Beijing-based photographer Ryan Deboodt (previously) recently returned from a trip to Laos where he spent two days exploring Tham Khoun Xe, one of the largest active river caves in the world. Stretching nearly 4.5 miles (7km) underground, the cave system is extraordinarily remote and Deboodt was permitted to photograph and film beyond where tourists are normally allowed to visit. The immensity of the subterranean space is staggering, with an average ceiling of almost 200 feet (60m) and width of 250 feet (76m) it’s hardly imaginable a space like this could exist underground.
Deboodt brought an arsenal of camera and video equipment as well as a drone to capture the expansive interiors of Tham Khoun Xe, much of which he edited into a short video included below. You can follow more of his cave photography from around the world on Facebook or Instagram, and read an interview about the endeavor on Smithsonian.
Photography Science
Long-Exposure Photographs of a New Zealand Cave Illuminated by Glowing Worms
The twinkling lights dotting the ceiling of this dazzling cave system are the work of arachnocampa luminosa, a bioluminescent gnat larva (also called a glowworm) found throughout the island nation of New Zealand. It is believed that the light, emitted mostly from females, is how the insects find mates. These long-exposure photos by local photographer Joseph Michael capture small communities of worms amongst 30 million-year-old limestone formations on North Island. You can see more shots from the project titled Luminosity, here.
An Aerial Tour of ‘Hang Son Soong,’ the Largest Cave on Earth
In this new 6-minute film, cave, adventure, and travel photographer Ryan Deboodt takes us on a breathtaking aerial tour of the world’s largest cave, Hang Son Doong, located in central Vietnam. Deboodt brought a drone and an array of cameras to help capture the cave system, the largest chamber of which is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) long, 200 meters (660 ft) high and 150 meters (490 ft) wide. Despite its enormity, the cave was only discovered in 1991 by a local man, and it wasn’t even studied by scientists until about five years ago. One of the most disorienting thing about watching Deboodt’s film was my brain not comprehending the scale of what I was looking at. It’s only once you notice the ant-like people walking through some of the shots that you realize just how massive this place is. You can see more of Deboodt’s cave photography on Instagram. (via PetaPixel)
Bounce Below: A Giant Network of Trampolines Suspended in an Abandoned Welsh Slate Mine
If you’re afraid of heights, caves, the dark, suffer from claustrophobia or vertigo, this might not be for you, but if not, a small Welsh town has the perfect subterranean adventure for you: the world’s largest underground trampoline. Just unveiled in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales, Bounce Below is a network of trampolines and slides mounted to the walls of an abandoned slate mine at heights of 20 feet to 180 feet off the ground. Visitors are welcome to climb, bounce, slide, and jump in the netting amidst a technicolor light show. Tickets are available online and the space will open to the public July 4th, 2014. (via My Modern Met)
Underworld: The Intrepid Cave Photography of Robbie Shone
China Caves 2012 / Hong Meigui Expedition to explore giant caves in Wulong County.
The giant caves of Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.
Exploring The Gouffre Berger (cave) in the Vercors region of France. At just over 1000m deep, The Gouffre Berger is recognised as one of the best sport trips in the world.
A cave explorer climbing out of a Maelstrom on the fixed rope in Boxhead Pot, Yorkshire Dales.
The giant caves of Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
Robbie Shone is a British adventure, cave and travel photographer based out of Austria. His adventures have led him to the remotest areas of China, Papua New Guinea, Borneo, the Alps and Crete where he has photographed the deepest, largest, and longest cave systems ever discovered. These feats involve dangling on a thin rope 650 ft. (200m) above the floor in the world’s deepest natural shaft, exploring the far ends of a 117 mile long cave system, and spending nearly four days continuously underground on shoots.
Collected here are some of his most jaw-dropping shots, many from a 2012 excursion into cave systems in Wulong County, China. You can explore more of his cave photography over on his website. All imagery courtesy the photographer. (via This Isn’t Happiness)
Record Temperatures Freeze a Path to the Spectacular Lake Superior Ice Caves
Photo © Kelly Marquardt
For the first time since 2009 Lake Superior has frozen thick enough to safely permit access to the ice caves at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in northern Wisconsin. An estimated 1,000 people are arriving daily to trek out to the islands for a glimpse of frozen caves which are covered in a cascade of icicles formed from water runoff and waves that splashed against the caves before the surface solidified. If the weather holds out, officials estimate the caves could remain open for another month. A huge thanks to Kelly Marquardt, Andy Rathbun and the Wisconsin Department of National Resources for sharing photos of the caves. (thnx, Amy!)
Update: Journalist Andy Rathbun who provided many of the photos above, now has his own article about the ice caves over on the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Titanic Violin Notes
The music to the film Titanic was academy award winning and you may not wish to always listen to the Celine Dion version of 'My heart Will go On" but now you don't have to. as we have the Titanic Violin Notes.
"My Heart Will Go On" is Céline Dion's biggest hit and one of the best-selling singles in history, having sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. In the United States, the song was given a limited number of copies - 690,000. Regardless, it debuted at number-one on the
James Cameron originally intended Enya to compose the music, and in fact put together a rough edit of the film using her music as a temporary soundtrack. After she declined, he approached James Horner Their relations were cold after their first cooperation in Aliens but the soundtrack of Braveheart made Cameron overlook it. Horner composed the soundtrack having in mind Enya's style;
James Cameron was adamant about not including any song in the movie, even over the closing credits. No singing. But composer James Horner secretly arranged with lyricist Will Jennings to write it and singer Céline Dion to sing it, the tape was then presented to Cameron.
We all know what happened next.
Originally several Titanic songs were written in french and included with the script. A decision was made however to keep these on a separate Celine Dion album and use only the english song and rest of the score. The story was based off of a newspaper article marking the day in history and how it affected the locals and those abroad with what had happened. Included was this one remark about a woman who fell in love at sea and lost him in the disaster. What isn't main stream knowledge was there was a heart shaped pendant that really existed.
Anyhow the song can be played below. Enjoy Titanic Violin Notes
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Browns hire Beckham Jr. and Landry's former WR coach to work with Gordon
Cleveland Browns wide receivers coach Adam Henry. Photo courtesy of the New York Giants/Twitter.
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Browns have hired Ken Zampese to serve as quarterbacks coach and Adam Henry as wide receivers coach.
Cleveland announced the moves on Friday.
Henry, 45, has 13 years of coaching experience on the college level and eight years of experience in the NFL. He spent a decade coaching at McNeese State, leading wide receivers and the offense from 1997 through 2006.
Henry joined the Oakland Raiders' staff in 2007, as an offensive quality control coach. He served as the Raiders' tight ends coach from 2009 through 2011. He went back to the college ranks in 2012, serving as wide receivers coach for Louisiana State University.
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He held that role with the Tigers, leading Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry to successful college careers.
Henry was hired in 2015 as the San Francisco 49ers' wide receivers coach. He joined the Giants' staff in 2016 as wide receivers coach, reuniting with Beckham.
"At the end of each season, you have to evaluate everything," head coach Hue Jackson said in a release from the Browns. "The coaching staff is obviously a big part of that process and it starts with me. The truth of the matter is, we need to improve in every area. These are difficult decisions and for the coaches we've decided to part with, we thank them. They are good men, that have worked extremely hard and I appreciate their efforts."
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"Adam Henry and Ken Zampese are two really good coaches that I was fortunate to work with earlier in my career. They have successful track records, having coached and helped develop some really good football players. They will demand a lot of our players and challenge them to become their best."
Zampese was fired from his role as the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator in September. The Bengals did not score an offensive touchdown during his two-game tenure in the role during the 2017 season. Zampese, 50, spent 15 years with the Bengals. He served as the team's quarterbacks coach from 2003 trough 2015, before being promoted in 2016 to offensive coordinator. He spent nine years in the college ranks, spending time with San Diego, Southern California, Northern Arizona and Miami-Ohio.
Zampese got his first NFL gig in 1998, serving as an offensive assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles. He had the same role the next season with the Green Bay Packers. Zampese served as wide receivers coach and quarterbacks coach for the St. Louis Rams from 2000 through 2002.
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The Browns fired quarterbacks coach David Lee, special teams assistant Shawn Mennenga, special teams quality control coach Stan Watson and running backs coach Kirby Wilson earlier this week. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor joined the Chicago Bears' coach staff. Senior offensive assistant and wide receivers coach Al Saunders is transitioning into an advisory role.
27th Annual ESPY Awards 2019
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Let's Debate: Laurie Metcalf vs. Allison Janney for Best Supporting Actress
Which Actress Deserves to Take Home the Oscar Come Sunday?
Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images
Laurie Metcalf and Allison Janney, two wonderful actresses who played complicated mothers of complicated teens, in Greta Gerwig's beloved Lady Bird and Craig Gillespie's electrifying Tonya Harding biopic, I, Tonya, respectively, are neck and neck in this year's closest Oscars race. Janney, having picked up a BAFTA, SAG and Golden Globe, has the slight edge, at least from a gambling perspective. But many critics have continued to stand behind Metcalf, and are predicting she'll take home the prize come Sunday.
Because we care about these things, and like to argue, two writers have taken to this very platform to debate which actress they think should win the Best Supporting Actress award.
Standing alongside Laurie Metcalf's Marion McPherson, as she sifts through the aisles of a secondhand shop for Lady Bird's prom dress, is Sam Eichner...
And metaphorically perched on the shoulder of Allison Janney's chain-smoking LaVona Harding, is Cait Munro...
Let the whatever-this-is begin.
Sam Eichner: Before we dive in, and I find myself so deep in my teary-eyed defense of Laurie Metcalf that I can't see up, down or where the fuck the off-ramp is at the Sacramento International Airport, I'd like to say that I have nothing against Allison Janney. Allison Janney is fine. Sometime's, she's even great. Most impressively, she's rarely bad. Her performance as Principal Pesky (yes, that was her name) in 10 Things I Hate About You is iconic, and if it's not iconic, I'm going to say it's iconic, because it should be. Obviously there's The West Wing, too, wherein she says lots of smart things very quickly without ever managing to once run out of breath. Janney is a true writer's actress. Is that a real thing? I'm not sure. But it's clear she's cultivated a highly specific, no-bullshit, sometimes-acerbic, often-sardonic, subtly affecting voice, through which it must be fun to hear written words vocalized.
And therein lies the rub with I, Tonya, a movie written by an old friend of Janney's with her in mind for the part of the unrelentingly caustic mother of Olympic figure skater Tanya Harding, LeVona. This is my first argument against Janney winning the Oscar over Metcalf: it was just too frickin' easy. LaVona feels like the part she was literally born to play. And sure, she knocks it out of the park—but does a home run really mean anything if it's at a home run derby? (Sports metaphor!!!)
Cait Munro: Alright, this is my first written debate of this style (though I was on my high school's Model UN team, no big deal), so go easy on me.
SE: Model UN?!? I'm shaking in my boots.
CM: As you should be. Also, this is a hard one because I loved Lady Bird. Loved it! As a quirky millennial woman who came of age during the early aughts and had an especially angst-ridden adolescence, I am very much the target audience, I think, for Lady Bird. I hated my given name. I smoked cigarettes at school. I fought with my mom a lot. You get the idea.
But this is not a debate about Lady Bird vs. I, Tonya. It's not even really a debate about Laurie Metcalf vs. Allison Janney. It's a debate about Laurie Metcalf as Lady Bird's mom (I just had to Google her character's name—it's Marion, apparently, which is such a great mom name) vs. Allison Janney as LaVona Harding.
And you're right—LaVona 100% feels like the role Janney was born to play, but that's a perfect example of why her performance was so genius. Obviously, IRL, Oscar-nominated actress Allison Janney does not wear giant cokebottle glasses or chain-smoke or call other parents the c-word at an ice-skating rink. But when you're watching her inhabit this character, it's hard to picture her any other way. She managed to turn a wretched, unlikeable character into someone you not only don't want to stop watching, but can't imagine her not being, and that's pretty impressive.
SE: But to me it's the various accoutrements of Janney's performance—the bird, the glasses, the chain-smoking—which, in addition to the down-the-middle-ness of the part, make her performance so much less compelling. Metcalf has no safety net, no props or ticks or cheeky, faux-documentary interviews to rely on. LaVona, while she's fun to watch be mean, is also more of a one-note character (which is history's fault, more than anything). She's unrelentingly cruel to her daughter. That Janney manages to make her sympathetic at times is no small feat. But at the end of the day, from a pure acting perspective, it seems like a much more significant feat to deliver the kind of complex, nuanced performance Metcalf does in Lady Bird. Marion is harsh, stubborn and tough; yet she's also loving, generous and kind. I think the universality of the movie's appeal—not only to teenagers, or those old millennials who came of age in the early aughts, but to older people, too—is a testament to Metcalf's performance (as well as Gerwig's writing, of course). She is 2018's Everymom. Hers is a performance that will stand the test of time. In ten or fifteen years, I think people will recall that scene when she drives around the airport, trying to stay strong despite the tears she knows are coming, after sending Lady Bird off to college. That's a seminal movie moment. Can you say the same of any scene of Janney in I, Tonya?
CM: That's a fair point. Lady Bird could have easily been a less nuanced, far less universal film were it not for Marion's character. Recently, I've been thinking that you really know you're getting old when you find yourself sympathizing more with the parents than the kids in movies, and this was a situation where I found my alliances were all over the map.
SE: It's sad how much I relate to that comment. Go on, though...
CM: Aging rears its ugly head in some unpredictable ways! But, anyway, while Marion has her 'mean mom' moments, at the end of the day, she's willing and able to be emotionally vulnerable, which makes her a far easier character to feel for, and ultimately, to play. Marion's emotional walls are solid but penetrable, while LaVona's are rock hard, and Janney gives us only the briefest glimpses into her vulnerabilities. But when she does, we see a person who the American system has completely failed, who just wants something better for her daughter and views skating as the only way for them to achieve it. And, I mean, she's not wrong. Their family is impoverished, undereducated and hard-up in a way that the family in Lady Bird is not. It's a kind of white plight poverty that's rarely shown on film and Janney clearly understands how living that lifestyle hardens a person.
SE: It should be said that there are some very real class tensions at play in Lady Bird as well—I mean, who doesn't want a house in the Fabulous 40s?—though certainly not to the same degree as in I, Tonya.
CM: Yeah, their relative 'poverty' seemed much more a product of the fact that Lady Bird goes to private school and is thus hyper-aware of having less than her classmates. (I say this as someone who went to private school and was hyper-aware of having less than my classmates.) Though, obviously, it's not a contest. Both are good, welcome representations of families struggling to make ends meet and also of those terrible teen years when "grateful" is a concept that mostly escapes you.
Regardless, I'll agree with you that I, Tonya doesn't have the same kind of scenes that really stick with you that Lady Bird does, but it does have some great one-liners, like when the skating coach tells Tonya that the judges want to see someone with a "wholesome American family," and she replies "Well, I don't have a wholesome American family." That's definitely less universal than any moment in Lady Bird, but it's darker, sadder and, for some people, more real.
SE: There is a political aspect to Janney's performance, and the movie as a whole, that you've hit on, and I think that's a good point. There is a sense, too, that Janney's character is more of-the-moment (despite being so blatantly of-the-'90s) than Metcalf's; her Marion would be an instant classic had the movie come out ten years ago (or even ten years from now). What strikes me about both films is that despite everything else that makes them great—the structure of I, Tonya; the charming pretension and redemptive Dave Matthews Band usage in Lady Bird, to name just a few things—the relationship between mother and daughter is a constant, a generator from which the movies source their power, both loud (in I, Tonya) and quiet (in Lady Bird).
I'll say one more thing, and then you can have the final word. Both I, Tonya and Lady Bird are, quite overtly, about their protagonists, Tonya Harding and Lady Bird. But where I, Tonya is always about Harding, Lady Bird, by the end, becomes just as much about Marion. It's the rare coming-of-age movie that's as much about the parents as it is the person actually coming-of-age. LaVona is more present in I, Tonya; and yet I think Marion is more deeply felt in Lady Bird. Certainly, this is more to Gerwig's credit than it is to Metcalf's. But, obviously, the character for which an actress receives an award is inextricable from the actress's portrayal of that character. I, Tonya is Margot Robbie's movie, in which Janney plays a pivotal role. I don't think you can really say the same thing about Lady Bird. And that's a crucial distinction for me.
CM: It's true, they are very different films that ultimately have a lot of similarities, in that they are both complex coming-of-age stories that serve to highlight how much we are influenced by our parents, no matter how much we may resent it or try to fight it. Anyone who has had the distinct pleasure of being either a mother or a daughter will relate to—and probably be slightly triggered by—aspects of both films. I've heard people describe watching Lady Bird with their mom as a kind of therapy session, and while I'm not sure many people would say the same thing about I, Tonya, they might say it made them feel grateful for their relatively sane, loving parent, which is a different kind of achievement.
I'd also argue that it's much harder to play a character based on real person—particularly someone like LaVona, who we know was abusive and cruel and not a great person—than it is to play a character that is wholly made-up.
SE: I fundamentally do not agree with this. I think it can be harder, but just as often it can be easier (I mean, Gary Oldman is probably going to beat Daniel Day-Lewis and Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor, in part because he could pull off a solid impersonation of Churchill speaking with a cigar in his mouth).
CM: I hear you. But Churchill, while certainly a role that presents its own unique challenges, is the kind of part that traditionally begets one an Oscar. LaVona Harding? A little harder to pull off. Janney has said that much of her performance was very much fabricated, as they had no way to contact the real LaVona, she's still going up against a lot of pre-conceived perceptions about who that character is and what she represents and how we're supposed to feel about her. And yet, Janney finds a way to make LaVona feel like just that, a character—much the same way Robbie manages to do with Tonya. We forget, however briefly, that these were real people who were part of a very real scandal. And there's definitely something to be said for that, especially considering all the movies based on true stories where that totally fails to happen.
I, Tonya is ultimately a story of redemption. It may not have the timelessness or the warmth that Lady Bird does, but it's a movie that feels uniquely now, in that it's a story that probably wouldn't have been told in this way until this moment. It's shifted the public perception of Harding by shedding light on the sexism and classism that was behind people's hatred of her, and I think having a better understanding of how bleak her upbringing was has been a huge part of that. A lesser actress might not have been able to drive that point home as effectively as Janney does.
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I am so excited for this flick.
These are the best movie posters I've seen in a long time.
This is how you sell a movie, not floating heads.
Siladitya said...
Did Steve Harvey copy the book title Act Like A Lady Think Like A Man
and theme from an earlier book?
Book with same title & theme copyrighted and published by Sharon P. Carson in 2003
CHICAGO, IL – Sharon P. Carson the author of the original title: Act Like A Lady –Think Like A Man, watched the February 27th episode of the Ophra show on which Steve Harvey was promoting his book of the same title. She was hoping that Steve would reveal to Oprah where he got the title and the theme for the book. It just seemed odd to her that his book had the same title and theme as her book that was copy written in 2003.
Upon subsequently purchasing the book, she found some interesting parallels and realized that it is not unusual for a high profiled person to take a great title and theme, rewrite a book and use their celebrity status to sell it. This she says happens too often to the unsung poets, authors and entrepreneurs of the world.
Steve wrote in his book that his hope was to “empower you with a wide-open look into the minds of men”. Sharon P. Carson wrote in her book in 2003 that her hope was for women to gain some insight into how men think in terms of relationships. Sharon also noted that in chapter 8 of Steve Harvey’s book titled “Why Men Cheat” he came to the same conclusion that she did in chapter 37 of her book, titled “Why would a man cheat”, and the answer was, “because they can”.
Sharon actively promoted her book before the release in January 2009 of Steve Harvey’s book, and would not like to see her promotion efforts hindered. She feels that her book has much to offer from a woman’s perspective and seeks to empower women to practice self love and tough love in relationships.
Before the publication of Steve Harvey’s book of the same title, Sharon bought the domain name: www.actlikealadythinklikeaman.com from which she has been selling her book. She has also held seminars with women at a Chicago University in promotion of her book, and can be viewed on the following youtube clip as she was being interviewed on a cable television program about her book in 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxVVQX15X2Y.
Mindful of all the self - published poets and authors who have a hard time finding publishers for their works, Sharon is currently consulting with attorneys regarding her options, and hopes that her book with the first and original title of Act Like A Lady Think Like A Man will finally receive the recognition it deserves for the wisdom, encouragement, and empowerment that it provides to women.
Anyways, I really dig the design on the knife poster. Really well thought out
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GAFFNEY: Losing the jihadists' war on America
Islamist propaganda is slowly blinding us to the enemy within
Muslim Brotherhood In America
By Frank J. Gaffney Jr. - The Washington Times - Monday, April 23, 2012
Have you ever asked yourself why, despite more than 10 years of effort - involving, among other things, the loss of thousands of lives in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, well over $1 trillion spent, countless man-years wasted waiting in airport security lines and endless efforts to ensure that no offense is given to seemingly permanently aggrieved Muslim activists - we are no closer to victory in the “war on terrorism” than we were on Sept. 11, 2001?
Thankfully, we have been able to kill some dangerous bad guys. The sad truth is that by almost any other measure, the prospect of victory is becoming more remote by the day. No one seems able to explain the reason.
In an effort to provide the missing answer, on Tuesday , the Center for Security Policy is making available via the Internet a new, free 10-part video course titled “The Muslim Brotherhood in America: The Enemy Within” (MuslimBrotherhoodinAmerica.com). This course connects the proverbial dots, drawing on a wealth of publicly available data and firsthand accounts to present a picture that has, for more than a decade, been obscured, denied and suppressed.
In addition to the threat of violent jihad, America faces another, even more toxic danger - a stealthy and pre-violent form of warfare aimed at destroying our constitutional form of democratic government and free society. The Muslim Brotherhood is the prime mover behind this seditious campaign, which it calls “civilization jihad.”
The Muslim Brotherhood? Yes, that would be the same organization to which President Obama recently transferred $1.5 billion of our tax dollars in a lump-sum payment. For him to do so, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton had to waive congressionally imposed restrictions born of fully justified concerns about the nature and direction of the Shariah-adherent government the Brotherhood is birthing in Egypt.
Mrs. Clinton’s presidentially directed waiver came despite the following: the Brotherhood-dominated government’s hostage-taking of American democracy activists; murderous Islamist rampages against Coptic Christians and other religious minorities; the toleration and abetting of escalating violence against Israel in and from the Sinai; and official threats to jettison the 1979 peace treaty with the Jewish state. Matters have only gotten worse since the president’s largesse was made available in an unusual upfront lump-sum payment.
Unfortunately, as the center’s course makes clear, this episode is just the latest of many that flow from the subversion by Muslim Brotherhood operatives that has been happening within our civil society and governing institutions in every administration since Bill Clinton was in office. During his presidency, a top Muslim Brother, Abdurahman Alamoudi, was put in charge of recruiting, training and credentialing Muslim chaplains for the U.S. military and prison system. Incredibly, some of them are believed to be in place still, even though Alamoudi turns out to have been a top al Qaeda financier and is doing hard time at Colorado’s Supermax on terrorism charges.
The George W. Bush administration similarly was subjected to Muslim Brotherhood penetration and influence operations. As the course documents, the Brothers’ access to and influence with senior officials in the years after Sept. 11 helped shape policies that, among other things, induced the federal government to use euphemisms like “terror” to describe our jihadist enemy; reach out to the Muslim community in this country using virtually exclusively Brotherhood front organizations as liaisons; and provide support to and participation in Shariah-compliant finance - an industry engaged in what one of its leaders, Sheik Yusuf al-Qaradawi, calls “jihad with money.”
Unfortunately, those look like the good old days compared to what is happening under the Obama administration. Mr. Obama facilitated and now has underwritten the Muslim Brotherhood’s takeover in Egypt and an increasing number of states elsewhere in the Middle East. At his direction, explicit or implicit, the U.S. government is systematically purging its training materials of any information that Islamists might find offensive - including factual information about Shariah, its impelling of jihad (preferably violent and, where necessary, pre-violent) and the Muslim Brotherhood’s mission of destroying us from within.
Worse yet, under Team Obama, Brotherhood operatives doing business as Muslim “community leaders” are being allowed to have a say in what sort of training and outreach is done from here on and by whom. Could we have won the Cold War if we had given a similar role to the KGB or the American Communist Party it ran? Or World War II if that role had been assigned to the German-American Bund?
In short, we are losing what is more accurately described as the “jihadists’ war on America” because we are being subjected to a systematic, disciplined and highly successful campaign of what the military would call “information dominance.” It leaves us as a nation witless about the true nature of the enemy and his motivations and therefore incapable of countering them effectively.
On April 25, Glenn Beck will release an important new hourlong documentary that addresses many of these same points, titled “Rumors of War III.” It concludes, as does our course, with a powerful reminder of what is at stake if we persist in such behavior and continue to lose the jihadists’ war on America - a quote from a speech Ronald Reagan gave 50 years ago that rings as true today as ever:
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.”
Frank J. Gaffney Jr. is president of the Center for Security Policy (SecureFreedom.org), a columnist for The Washington Times and host of Secure Freedom Radio, heard in Washington weeknights at 9 p.m. on 1260 AM.
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Three Megatrends Dominating Global Real Estate Investment
The below infographic captures three megatrends that are the driving forces behind global real estate investment.
According to CBRE, the world’s largest real estate investment manager, the three trends driving the commercial real estate market can be summed up as the following:
1. Globalization
There’s $1.1 trillion expected to flow into commercial real estate in 2016, and much of that money will be stemming from international sources.
World-class cities are seeing more outside capital for all types of real estate. Take London for example, where 60% of commercial real estate has been bought by international investors over the last 10 years.
How can investors make this trend their friend? By looking for opportunities to diversify real estate portfolios across a broader mix of geographies and asset types, and by thinking globally while developing strong knowledge of local markets before investing.
2. Demographics
The world is shifting fast as far as demographics go.
Western countries will be welcoming many more retirees to their ranks. Meanwhile, the middle class in Asia will explode in growth. Once just 500 million people in 2009, it will be 3.3 billion by 2030 – accounting for roughly two-thirds of the global middle class.
Where will these people live?
Cities. About 50 megacities will account for the vast majority of economic activity. (See which megacities are growing the fastest here)
Look at investing in emerging markets that have a rapidly expanding middle class, and look for opportunities to capitalize on areas with large retiree populations.
3. Technology
Lastly, as technology becomes more ubiquitous, it will have an impact on real estate markets from several angles.
The amount of tech workers grew 61% between 2010 and 2013 among the top 15 urban centers. Also, driverless cars will also have widespread market penetration by 2029, and this will reshape and re-map entire communities.
Explore emerging technology hubs for real estate opportunities, and look for opportunities in urban-adjacent industrial properties as businesses establish distribution centers near cities to reduce the costs of delivery.
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Does high pay for CEOs translate into company performance? See for yourself in this visualization featuring the top CEOs of companies on the S&P 500.
How Much the Top CEOs of S&P 500 Companies Get Paid
How much do the CEOs from some of the world’s most important companies get paid, and do these top CEOs deliver commensurate returns to shareholders?
Today’s infographic comes to us from HowMuch.net and it visualizes data on S&P 500 companies to see if there is any relationship between CEO pay and stock performance.
For Richer or Poorer
To begin, let’s look at the highest and lowest paid CEOs on the S&P 500, and their associated performance levels. Data here comes from a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Below are the five CEOs with the most pay in 2018:
Pay (2018)
Shareholder Return
#1 David Zaslav Discovery, Inc. $129.4 million 10.5%
#2 Stephen Angel Linde $66.1 million 3.1%
#3 Bob Iger Disney $65.6 million 20.4%
#4 Richard Handler Jefferies $44.7 million -14.9%
#5 Stephen MacMillan Hologic $42.0 million 11.7%
Last year, David Zaslav led top CEOs by taking home $129.4 million from Discovery, Inc., the parent company of various TV properties such as the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and other non-fiction focused programming. He delivered a 10.4% shareholder return, when the S&P 500 itself finished in negative territory in 2018.
Of the mix of highest-paid CEOs, Bob Iger of Disney may be able to claim the biggest impact. He helped close a $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox, while also leading Disney’s efforts to launch a streaming service to compete with Netflix. The market rewarded Disney with a 20.4% shareholder return, while Iger received a paycheck of $65.6 million.
Now, let’s look at the lowest paid CEOs in 2018:
#1 Larry Page Alphabet $1 -0.8%
#2 Jack Dorsey Twitter $1 19.7%
#3 A. Jayson Adair Copart $203,000 82.2%
#4 Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway $398,000 3.0%
#5 Valentin Gapontsev IPG Photonics $1.7 million -47.1%
On the list of lowest paid CEOs, we see two tech titans (Larry Page and Jack Dorsey) that have each opted for $1 salaries. Of course, they are both billionaires that own large amounts of shares in their respective companies, so they are not particularly worried about annual paychecks.
Also appearing here is Warren Buffett, who is technically paid $100,000 per year by Berkshire Hathaway plus an amount of “other compensation” that fluctuates annually. While this is indeed a modest salary, the Warren Buffett Empire is anything but modest in size – and the legendary value investor currently holds a net worth of $84.3 billion.
Finally, it’s worth noting that while J. Jayson Adair of Copart was one of the lowest paid CEOs at $203,000 in 2018, the company had the best return on the S&P 500 at 82.2%. Today, the company’s stock price still sits near all-time highs.
Maxing Returns
Finally, let’s take a peek at the CEOs that received the highest shareholder returns, and if they seem to correlate with compensation at all.
#2 Lisa Su AMD $13.4 million 79.6%
#3 François Locoh-Donou F5 Networks $6.9 million 65.4%
#4 Sanjay Mehrotra Micron Technology $14.2 million 64.3%
#5 Ken Xie Fortinet $6.8 million 61.2%
Interestingly, three of highest performing CEOs – in terms of shareholder returns – actually took home smaller amounts than the median S&P 500 annual paycheck of $12.4 million. This includes the aforementioned A. Jayson Adair, who raked in only $203,000 in 2018.
That said, there is a good counterpoint to this as well.
Of the five CEOs who had the worst returns, four of them made less than the median value of $12.4 million, while one remaining CEO took home slightly more. In other words, both the best and worst performing CEOs skew towards lower-than-average pay to some degree.
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Byrum Not Running For Rogers' Seat In Congress
By Associated Press • Apr 9, 2014
Democratic Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum says she won't run for Michigan's 8th District U.S. House seat to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. The clerk announced her decision on Tuesday after meeting with political groups in Washington, D.C., last week.
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Seven players to depart Wests Tigers
Dan Talintyre
Tue 4 Sep 2018, 02:04 PM
Wests Tigers have formally farewelled seven players who will depart the club at the club's annual Kelly-Barnes Award Night at Curzon Hall on Monday night.
Tim Grant, Pita Godinet, Tuimoala Lolohea, Kevin Naiqama, Bayley Sironen, Sauaso Sue and Malakai Watene-Zelezniak will all leave Wests Tigers at the end of the 2018 season.
Wests Tigers would like to thank all players for their service and wish them well in the future!
WESTS TIGERS DEPARTING PLAYERS
Tim Grant (2016-18) — Wests Tigers Player #189
Tim joined Wests Tigers ahead of the 2016 season, and went on to play 46 games for the club — scoring two tries and celebrating his 150th NRL game. The former State of Origin prop will return to Penrith in 2019, the club he made his first-grade debut at back in 2007.
Pita Godinet (2018) — Wests Tigers Player #211
Following a sound World Cup campaign for Samoa, Pita joined Wests Tigers in 2018 as one of several new faces at the club. He went on to feature in nine games for Ivan Cleary's side.
Tuimoala Lolohea (2017-18) — Wests Tigers Player #203
Tuimoala joined Wests Tigers midway through the 2017 season from the New Zealand Warriors and went on to feature in 19 games throughout this time at the club. The 23-year-old registered five tries and 47 goals in his time at Wests Tigers, and will join Super League club Leeds Rhinos on a long-term contract in 2019.
Kevin Naiqama (2015-18) — Wests Tigers Player #180
Kevin will also make the switch to Super League in 2019 after signing a long-term contract with St. Helens. Having joined Wests Tigers ahead of the 2015 season, the Fiji international went on to play 90 games for the club — scoring 35 tries in that time, and was the club's leading try-scorer in 2017. He celebrated his 100th NRL game earlier this year.
Bayley Sironen (2017-18) — Wests Tigers Player #207
A local junior of Wests Tigers, Bayley made his first-grade debut for Wests Tigers in the penultimate game of the 2017 season and also played in the final game of that year against the New Zealand Warriors. A member of the club's Intrust Super Premiership squad in 2018, Bayley has been a tremendous servant of the club throughout the junior grades and will link up with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2019.
Sauaso Sue (2013-18) — Wests Tigers Player #162
A member of the club's NYC Premiership-winning side in 2012, Sauaso made his first-grade debut for Wests Tigers in 2013 and has gone on to play 116 games for the club — making him the 15th longest-serving player in club history. The 26-year-old has scored 10 tries in his 116 games for Wests Tigers, and will join the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2019.
Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (2017-18) — Wests Tigers Player #202
Malakai joined Wests Tigers midway through the 2017 season with one NRL appearance to his name having debuted at Penrith earlier that year. The 27-year-old would play 13 games for Wests Tigers that year before adding another 12 to his total this year — finishing his time at the club with nine tries from 26 games. He will join another NRL club in 2019.
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Clinton on the verge of a nervous breakdown
Hillary Clinton snapped. It was unfortunate, because she is our secretary of state, and she blew a fuse while abroad; but it's only human to unload now and again, and it was all a misunderstanding, in any case. What I find dispiriting is how the media's treatment of situations like this has a decided partisan bias.
Unless you were on vacation and avoiding all media, you probably know the story. During her seven-nation tour of Africa, the former first lady lashed out at a student in Kinshasa, Congo, who apparently asked her a question about her husband's views on China and the Congo. (According to reports, the student claimed it was a mistranslation and he was asking about President Obama's views.)
Our secretary of state reacted: "Wait, you want me to tell you what my husband thinks? My husband is not the secretary of state. I am. You ask my opinion, I will tell you my opinion. I am not going to be channeling my husband."
As it happens, the student's query wouldn't have been the most inappropriate thing to ask. Clinton's husband, we must recall, is a former president of the United States. And his own mission to North Korea to secure the release of two imprisoned journalists had just eclipsed his wife's trip to Africa.
In reporting the incident, NBC's Andrea Mitchell explained on the Today show: "A lot of jet lag, clearly. By then she was at the half point in a 12-day trip, seven countries, very difficult travel. She had done 22 speeches and five interviews and she was exhausted � and clearly, some would say, having a bad hair day. So not an easy day for Hillary Clinton." Later in the morning, she repeated the bad-hair day observation and excuse.
If bad hair days account for international incidents, perhaps Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson needs to be nominated for the country's chief diplomatic position next time. Rogaine prohibited.
One liberal columnist, in defending Clinton, took the occasion for an additional defense of President Obama and his assessment of the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. In a line that became increasingly familiar in media circles, both the secretary of state and the president were coyly condemned for their authenticity, as if they were being "too real" for the sensitive, ethereal world of politics.
The alternative explanation is that both Clinton and Obama behaved unprofessionally and got called on it. Both succumbed to a very human error � falling victim to pride � but they did so in a very public manner. Democrats are not alone in flubbing it in such unfortunate ways. But it's not typical for NBC reporters to defend a Republican the way they'll defend Hillary Clinton or the president, even weeks later.
Things were not the same for another live-wire female politician. On NBC's sister network, during the presidential campaign, Newsweek's Howard Fineman declared: "Sarah Palin makes Barack Obama look like John Adams. I mean, it's just, it's no contest." Also during the campaign, NBC's Chris Matthews declared: "The fact of the matter is, the comparison between (Sarah Palin) and Hillary Clinton is the comparison between an igloo and the Empire State Building!" And just this month Matthews led a conversation on whether or not it was racist for Palin to raise concerns about health-care reform and end-of-life issues.
But that's nowhere near the most biased media coverage of the former governor of Alaska: An otherwise well-respected magazine has allowed a prominent writer on its Web site to regularly question whether her youngest child is actually hers. So Palin obviously knows by now what the uneven playing field looks like in politics. I've even seen MSNBC commentary on Palin's daughter's rhetoric. So Hillary Clinton gets a pass but Bristol Palin doesn't?
Outbursts have consequences. There will be tabloid coverage, and there should be criticism. But then we all move on and maybe spare a prayer for people who serve. It's hard to exist in the spotlight.
�Kathryn Lopez is the editor of National Review Online (www.nationalreview.com). She can be contacted at klopez@nationalreview.com.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, if Yuma County were a country, its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) would rank 151 out of 192 countries. Yes, that's countries.
GDP is defined as the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a region's borders. Yuma's GDP for 2012 was calculated at nearly $5.4 billion. The government contributed $1.5 billion and private industries $3.8 billion. The three largest industries in the Yuma economy are agriculture, military and tourism.
Farm equipment working in one of the numerous fields in the Yuma valley
Undisputedly, agriculture is the number one industry for Yuma County. According to a 2013 University of Arizona study, agriculture produces an estimated $2.5 billion a year into the Yuma economy. This is due to our rich soil (sediments deposited by the Colorado River over millions of years), progressive farmers (who explore and utilize the latest theories and technology in their fields), sufficient labor (highly skilled and motivated work force) and senior rights to irrigation water.
Lettuce is the largest winter crop in Yuma, it is by no means the only one. There are over 175 different crops grown in the Yuma area year round! The list includes alfalfa, Bermuda grass seed, cotton, dates, lemons, melons and wheat. Desert Durum accounts for 95% of wheat grown in Yuma County, and about two-thirds of that is exported to Italy for use in making premium pastas.
Dates are a remarkable fruit and are another important piece of the Yuma Ag industry, just like all the other vegetables grown here. As long as people need to eat, farmers will continue to keep Agriculture the leading industry in Yuma.
Learn more about agriculture in Yuma HERE!
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter escorted by two FA-18 Hornets
The United States Military has been in Yuma for over 150 years. Today, it is the second largest industry in Yuma County as we are home to the Yuma Proving Ground and the Marine Corps Air Station – Yuma. With the arrival of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the military’s future in Yuma is bright.
The U.S. Army first came to the area in 1851, and established Fort Yuma on Indian Hill. The installation overlooked the Yuma Crossing, the aptly named low spot in the Colorado River, and it allowed for the establishment of the town site of what would later become Yuma. In 1864 the Army put up the Quartermaster Depot along the river. From here the Army oversaw the distribution of supplies to soldiers in the West.
MCAS has the F-35, and Yuma Proving Ground has the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. The purpose of this facility will allow special forces troops to train for air operations requiring free falls from airplanes. The facility opened in January of 2014 and, at 75 feet tall, is the largest in the world.
Yuma’s military roots are extensive, and those traditions will not be slowing any time soon.
Learn more about Yuma's military HERE!
A view through the gates of the Yuma Territorial Prison
Tourism is the third biggest industry in Yuma County. According to documents obtained by the Yuma Visitor's Bureau, 2014 saw $664.7 million in Direct Travel Spending. That income created 5,920 jobs, generated $15.6 million in earnings and $46.2 million in additional taxes.
Yuma has plenty to offer travelers and tourists alike. But there is no doubt that Yuma's winters are some of the best in the country and draw the majority of visitors between November and Aril every year.
Just how many winter visitors come tends to be an elusive number. At the peak of our winter visitor season, February, it is estimated we have about 80,000 visitors. February is the peak of the season as many places on the continent are experiencing some of their coldest temperatures. But no matter the numbers, they have a huge impact on the area. Consider that the City of Yuma's year-round population is about 94,000. Adding another 80,000 is a big seasonal influx of people to the community.
Today's winter visitors are not quite the same breed as they were 25 years ago. Our nation’s youngest retirees come to Yuma and are highly active! They hit the casinos, browse the swap meets, attend arts and crafts shows, patron local events and fill seats at concerts. They enjoy hiking in the desert, playing golf and fishing. They visit Mexico for medical and dental treatment and stay to linger over lunch and margaritas.
Learn more about Tourism in Yuma HERE!
Entrance to the Yuma Palms Regional Center
Mexican Spending
Mexican visitors spend an estimated $2.2 billion on food, clothing, entertainment, and other activities in Yuma County each year, according to a speaker at an economic forum in 2012. That represents more than 6 percent of all taxable sales. That spending directly supports more than 2,000 local jobs.
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Skeleton's key: The Estonian startup that wants to be the model ultracapacitor maker
Skeleton Technologies is working on commercialising ultracapacitor tech for industries from motorsport to aerospace.
By Kalev Aasmae for Estonia Uncovered | August 4, 2015 -- 10:52 GMT (03:52 PDT) | Topic: Hardware
Six years ago, 20-year old Taavi Madiberk and 22-year old Oliver Ahlberg decided to take a chance. They bought some intellectual property from a group of Estonian scientists with a view to helping them commercialize ultracapacitor technology. With a background in legal studies and no knowledge of the tech in question, the two men founded a company called Skeleton Technologies.
Taavi's father Vello was an employee of the company that originally developed the technology, so although not having an educational background in the subject, Taavi was well aware of its potential from a young age.
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"Apart from Taavi's high level of familiarity with the technology through his father, it's true that we didn't have any specific knowledge about the sector - you learn as you go. In retrospect, if we had known back then how much hard work is involved in building a high-tech company, we might have thought twice. But luckily we didn't let that stop us," explained Ahlberg to ZDNet.
"When the opportunity arose to help the scientists commercialize this phenomenal technology and spin-out a new company, we jumped at the chance. Young people's appetite for risk is well documented and, in our case, we were able to channel it in a constructive and successful way."
In the beginning, the founders relied on search engines, LinkedIn, and industry conferences to get in contact with potential customers. As the products' performance became more well-known, customers began to find them too.
"Today our technology has gained considerable interest in the motorsport, automotive and aerospace sectors, among others," Ahlberg said.
Skeleton Technologies' first customers were R&D departments of automotive companies. Just two years after the company was founded, European Space Agency jumped aboard too, wanting to use the Estonian company's products in space.
"While spacecraft, such as satellites, harvest energy using solar cells, they do have to spend some of their time on the 'night side', where they rely on stored energy, currently provided by lithium-ion batteries. Although batteries can store more energy than ultracapacitors [also known as supercapacitors], they are slow to charge and discharge, lose 30 percent of their energy through heat alone, and require frequent replacement.
"Ultracapacitors can charge almost instantly and deliver significantly more power for weight compared to batteries. Our technology will be used for tasks such as adjusting antennae and moving solar arrays and will considerably reduce the amount of weight and room required for energy storage," said Ahlberg.
He added that the market size for large ultracapacitors (those with a capacity over 100 farads) is expected to grow from €500m to €3.6bn over the next five years. Skeleton Technologies biggest competitors in the market are Maxwell Technologies, Ioxus, and Nesscap.
"It's worth mentioning that Skeleton Technologies is the only manufacturer to use graphene and it's an important differentiator," said Ahlberg.
In the beginning of June, the company announced that it closed a €9.8m round of Series B financing from a consortium led by Harju Elekter Group, which owns electrical equipment manufacturing plants in the Nordic-Baltic markets, and UP Invest, one of largest investment firms in the Baltic region. The money will be used for scaling up production of graphene-based ultracapacitors, ongoing R&D, and supporting growing sales.
"We will also be focusing on developing products that are higher up the value chain. For example, we will shortly be announcing a new engine start module for the trucking industry that will help trucking companies avoid unnecessary delays from engine start failures while reducing pollution," said Ahlberg.
The company has 50 employees, 40 of whom are based in Estonia where the company is carrying out development and high-end production. Next year Skeleton Technologies is planning to open a factory in Germany which will mostly be focusing on the price sensitive mass-market sector. Just recently the company also founded a company in Finland with the aim of opening a development center near Helsinki, as the talent pool in Estonia is not sufficient for a fast growing company in Skeleton Technologies' field.
Finding qualified personnel in Estonia "is very difficult in our particular sector, as there is no large-scale experience base in Estonia for high tech manufacturing. We have engaged with some of the brightest minds from both Tallinn Technical University and Tartu University and we have young PhDs working for us from both universities," said Ahlberg.
Similar to its non-stock market quoted competitors, Skeleton Technologies does not disclose its revenue numbers, but the prediction for 2020 is €150m. A significant short term push for revenue growth should come from scaling up production in Estonia.
"The near term challenges have to do with achieving production scale with reasonable costs/margins. Even those customers who are willing to pay a premium for high performance operate in a world of limited resources. After scaling up Viimsi [the location of its factory in Estonia], we will be shifting our focus to a new factory in Germany, which will require additional investment. We currently have very strong regional investors and for the next round we have had high interest from many investors with a German background, which is important for us."
Skeleton Technologies is a rare example in Estonia - it's developing and manufacturing physical high-tech products, being one of the largest market participants globally in its niche. In Ahlberg's opinion there are some fields where Estonian tech-entrepreneurs could find similar success, but it would be a lot easier if a role model would exist.
"A very large global trend is digitisation in all sectors, not only automotive - you could call it a megatrend. This is something that local entrepreneurs could and should focus on. I'm not sure if you would describe it as an obstacle, but we think that one of the main inhibitors has been the absence of a positive role-model or exit, similar to Skype. In high-tech, you also need much more specific knowledge and know-how compared to the IT or web sector. Tesla is globally one of the first positive role-models; Skeleton's plan is to be that role model for Europe," he says.
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WLRK
Restructuring & Finance
Eric M. Roth
Of Counsel, Litigation
EMRoth@wlrk.com
Cornell University, B.A. 1974
New York University School of Law, J.D. 1977, (Notes and Comment Editor, New York University Law Review)
Honorable Lee P. Gagliardi, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 1977 – 1979
Eric M. Roth is of counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Mr. Roth’s practice has included corporate, securities, insurance, creditors’ rights and other complex commercial litigation matters. He has been involved in several landmark cases, including the World Trade Center coverage litigation, and numerous matters involving mergers and acquisitions, including, among others, defending the legality of the “poison pill” and a target board’s ability to “just say no,” obtaining specific performance of a merger agreement on behalf of the selling corporation and enjoining a defensive restructuring on behalf of a hostile bidder.
Mr. Roth received a B.A., with distinction in all subjects, from Cornell University in 1974, and a J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1977. He served as a member of the New York University Law Review and was the notes and comment editor during his last year. After graduating, he clerked for the Honorable Lee P. Gagliardi of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, before joining Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in 1979.
Mr. Roth is the former chairman and an emeritus member of the Board of Directors of Mobilization for Justice, Inc., which provides free legal representation in civil matters to the poor and the mentally ill in New York City. He serves as the co-chair of the Friends of Cornell Jewish Studies and as a member of both the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Council and the Annual Fund Leadership Committee at Cornell University. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Law Center Foundation at the New York University School of Law.
Mr. Roth is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the District of Columbia. His court admissions include the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh and the District of Columbia Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar, the American Bar Association and the Federal Bar Council.
Forum-Selection Bylaws - Another Attack Rebuffed,
in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, December 15, 2016.
District Court Dismisses Claim that Potential Litigation Disclosure Was Required,
in The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, November 19, 2013.
Delaware Court of Chancery Holds that Control Over All Privileged Communications Passes to the Surviving Corporation in a Merger,
in Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and the Capital Markets, November 18, 2013.
The Circuits Split on Securities Act Pleading Standards,
in The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, May 31, 2013.
Supreme Court Rules that Proof of Materiality is not a Prerequisite to Certification of a Rule 10b-5 Class Action,
in Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and the Capital Markets, March 7, 2013.
Litigation of Investor Claims: State v. Federal Court,
in The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, February 12, 2013.
FASB Votes Not to Move Forward with Project Aimed at Modifying Disclosure Requirements for Loss Contingencies,
in The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, July 28, 2012.
Supreme Court Rules Loss Causation Need Not Be Proven at Class Certification Stage,
in Securities Reform Act Litigation Reporter Volume 31 Number 5, August 2011.
SEC Pushes for Enhanced Disclosure of Litigation Contingencies,
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Delaware Court Reaffirms the Poison Pill and Directors' Power to Block Inadequate Offers,
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in The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, July 9, 2010.
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Filing a Whistleblower or Retaliation Claim - Idaho
1. What legal protection does Idaho provide private sector employees in regard to whistleblowing and retaliation?
Idaho recognizes a public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine. An employer may not discharge an employee for a reason that contravenes public policy. An employee has a cause of action in other words, the employee may sue for wrongful discharge when the motivation for the discharge violates public policy.
To determine what constitutes public policy, Idaho courts will look to statutes and constitutional provisions to determine if a given practice has been endorsed (e.g. the right to collect workers' compensation benefits) or prohibited (e.g. criminal laws prohibiting perjury). So, for example, because an Idaho statute endorses an employee's right to collect workers' compensation benefits, an employer who retaliates against an employee for invoking that right would likely be contravening public policy. On the other side of the same coin, because criminal statutes prohibit perjury, an employer who coerces an employee to commit perjury by threats of reprisal is also contravening Idaho's public policy. In both situations, employees are protected from retaliatory discharge. Whistleblowers have received some protection under the public policy exception.
In addition, the Idaho Legislature has adopted narrow statutory protections for certain activities. Employees who engage in protected activities (usually filing a complaint or testifying) under laws in the following subject areas are protected from retaliation: discrimination, farm labor contractor licensing, minimum wage, public employees, sanitation facilities, and wage discrimination (equal pay).
An employee may not be discharged for a reason that contravenes public policy. There are three general categories that constitute protected activities:
Refusing to commit an unlawful act
Performing an important public obligation
Exercising certain rights or privileges
Specifically, Idaho employees have been protected from retaliatory discharge for the following:
Reporting illegal activities performed by an employer or fellow employees
Complying with a court-order
Reporting unsafe medical practices
Internal reports made to supervisors are protected under the public policy exception.
Discrimination: An employee may not be discharged (or discriminated against) in retaliation for opposing an unlawful discriminatory practice. Nor may an employee be discriminated against in retaliation for making a charge, testifying, assisting, or participating in an investigation, proceeding, or litigation concerning unlawful discrimination. Idaho's anti-discrimination laws prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. Idaho Code § 67-5911.
Farm Labor Contractor Licensing: An employee of a farm labor contractor may not be discharged (or discriminated against) in retaliation for making a claim against the farm labor contractor, testifying in a proceeding, or discussing the employee's rights under Idaho's laws concerning farm labor contractor licensing. Idaho Code § 44-1615.
Minimum Wage: An employee may not be discharged (or discriminated against) in retaliation for making a complaint, instituting a proceeding, or testifying in a proceeding concerning violations of Idaho's minimum wage laws. Idaho Code § 44-1509.
Public Employees: An employee of the state may not be discharged (or discriminated against) for reporting waste or fraud. Idaho Code §§ 6-2101 to 2109
Sanitation Facilities: An employee of a farm operator or farm labor contractor may not be discharged (or retaliated against) for instituting a proceeding, or testifying in a proceeding under Idaho's laws concerning sanitation facilities for farm workers. Under these laws, farm operators must provide one clean toilet facility for every 40 workers. Idaho Code § 44-1904.
Wage Discrimination (Equal Pay): An employee may not be discharged (or discriminated against) in retaliation for invoking the protections of, or assisting in the enforcement of Idaho's equal pay laws. Under these laws, discrimination in wages on the basis of sex is prohibited. Idaho Code § 44-1702.
3. How do I file a whistleblower or retaliation claim in Idaho?
Generally: An employee may file a wrongful discharge lawsuit in an appropriate court. The lawsuit likely must be filed within 2 years of the retaliatory action, unless otherwise specified by statute. If you believe you have a claim, you should contact a lawyer.
Discrimination: An employee may file a complaint with the Idaho Commission on Human Rights (IHRC). A complaint must be filed within 1 year of the retaliatory action. If you believe you have a claim, you should contact IHRC immediately at:
Idaho Commission on Human Rights
1109 Main St. Ste. 400
Boise, ID 83720-0040
TDD/TTY: (208) 334-4751
The IHRC has made a Charge of Discrimination Complaint Form available on their web site as a PDF file.
Public Employees: An employee may file a claim within 180 days of the violation in the appropriate court. Idaho Code § 6-2105. If you believe you have a claim, you should contact a lawyer.
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Friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect say…
Friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect say they are being wrongly targeted
FILE - In this May 13, 2014 file courtroom sketch, defendant Azamat Tazhayakov, a college friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, sits during a hearing in federal court in Boston. A lawyer for Tazhayakov said Monday, June 23, 2014, that prosecutors offered him a deal to plead to reduced charges, but he turned it down. Tazhayakov is accused with another friend of removing items from Tsarnaev’s dorm room.
FILE - In this May 30, 2014 file courtroom sketch, Khairullozhon Matanov, right, stands with attorney Paul Glickman in federal court in Boston, facing obstruction of justice charges in the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings. A federal judge rejected Matanov’s bail request during a hearing in Boston Monday, June 23, 2014. Matanov, who was a friend of dead bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, is a legal resident of the U.S., originally from Kyrgyzstan. AP Photo — Jane Flavell Collins, File
PUBLISHED: June 23, 2014 at 6:26 pm | UPDATED: August 29, 2017 at 5:36 am
BOSTON >> Lawyers for two friends of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects argued Monday that the friends have been unfairly targeted because of their relationships with the men accused of carrying out the deadly attack.
Azamat Tazhayakov, 20, a college friend of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, and Khairullozhon Matanov, a Quincy cab driver who was a friend of Tsarnaev’s brother, Tamerlan, were in court for separate hearings on charges of impeding the investigation into the 2013 bombing.
Tazhayakov is accused of removing items from Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s dorm room at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth days after the bombing, while Matanov is accused for deleting files from his computer and lying to investigators.
Neither man is accused of participating in the attack or knowing about the bombings in advance.
With Tazhayakov’s trial set to begin next week, his lawyers said they were confident he will be acquitted. Attorney Matthew Meyers told reporters that prosecutors offered Tazhayakov a deal if he agreed to plead to reduced charges, but he rejected it.
“He’s confident,” Meyers said. “He knows he’s not guilty.”
Meyers would not disclose the terms of the plea offer. A spokeswoman for U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz would not confirm that a plea deal was offered.
Meyers said Tazhayakov should not be punished because of his friendship with Tsarnaev.
“Even the average juror in Boston will be shocked by the lack of evidence,” he said.
Nicholas Wooldridge, another lawyer representing Tazhayakov, said the defense is hopeful of finding an impartial jury, but he acknowledged it could be challenging because of the impact the bombing had in the Boston area.
“Even though this case is not the Boston Marathon bombing case, still people have a connection with that,” he said.
Authorities say the Tsarnaev brothers planted two pressure cooker bombs at the marathon last year, killing three and wounding more than 260. Tamerlan died following a shootout with police several days later. Dzhokhar is awaiting trial and faces the possibility of the death penalty.
The other Tsarnaev friend in court Monday, Matanov, is accused of lying when questioned about his relationship with the brothers.
A judge rejected a plea from Matanov’s lawyer, Edward Hayden, to release his client on bail as he awaits trial.
Hayden argued that Matanov, 23, who moved to the United States from Kyrgyzstan in 2010, went to police on his own the morning after the FBI released photos of the Tsarnaevs as suspects in the bombing. He identified the brothers and gave police their address and phone numbers.
Hayden, who initially did not make an argument for bail, said he has now found an apartment where Matanov can live, and is actively looking for a job for him. Matanov was fired from his job as a cab driver after he was indicted.
“This court has heard no evidence of how he obstructed this investigation or how he intended to obstruct this investigation,” Hayden argued.
He said the FBI knows Matanov “is just a hard-working guy driving that cab for about 15 to 18 hours per day.”
But Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Garland, in arguing against bail, said Matanov has sent money to friends and family around the world, making it possible that he could have a “soft landing” in another country if he decided to flee the United States.
“These are people who might want to take him in because they owe him some sort of a debt, even if it’s just a debt of friendship,” Garland said.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler agreed with prosecutors that Matanov poses a flight risk and rejected his request to be released on bail.
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Anna Shannon Remembered
Dr. Anna Marian Shannon died in Bozeman, Montana on April 1, 2019, her 90th birthday. Anna, Dean Emeritus of the College of Nursing at Montana State University, received her R.N. from Missouri Baptist in 1950, B.S. from University of Missouri in 1955, M.S. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1957, and was one of the first nurses to earn a doctoral degree in nursing, a D.N.S. at University of California San Francisco in 1970. Anna was acting chair of Mental Health and Community Nursing at UCSF before returning to her beloved Montana in 1975 to be the Dean of Nursing at MSU, a position she held until her retirement in 1990. During her tenure, she expanded student enrollment including collaborating with the former diploma nursing program through St. Patrick’s Hospital to create the Missoula campus of MSU College of Nursing. Her professional contributions and honors were many including Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and a founding member of both the Western Society for Research in Nursing and Western Institute of Nursing. She was the recipient of the UCSF Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Missouri-Columbia Citation of Merit, and MSU Blue & Gold and Extraordinary Ordinary Women Award. In collaboration with her counterparts at two other nursing schools, Anna developed a consortium of nursing schools in Montana to better serve the state and nursing education. While Anna received ample professional recognition, it is the awards given in her name that honor her enduring impact. In 1992, in recognition of her unselfish efforts to support and promote the professional growth of other nurses across the west, the Western Institute of Nursing established the Anna M. Shannon Mentorship Award given annually in her honor. Those who were lucky enough to be mentored by Anna often reflected that she saw more in them than they saw in themselves. She pushed them to achieve beyond what they thought possible. Anna worked tirelessly to inspire nursing faculty – particularly those in rural states – to engage in scholarship and pursue doctoral education to advance their academic careers. Anna Shannon helped to change the face of nursing across the rural West.
Anna was born in Dillon, MT to Rev. Richard Orwin and Dr. Mabel Wartig Shannon and grew up in Lewistown, MT and Perry, Missouri. She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Sarah Shannon of Bozeman; Gail (Mike) Gagnon of St Louis; Polly Shannon of Eugene, OR; Margaret (Errol Meidinger) Shannon of Rock Creek, MT; Craig (Peggy) Helsher of St. Louis; and many “grand” nieces and nephews.
No memorial service is planned. Donations may be made in Anna’s memory to either Western Institute of Nursing (www.winursing.org/donate/); MSU College of Nursing Anna M. Shannon Fund created to support faculty development and research (gifts@msuaf.org); or Yellowstone National Park which Anna considered ‘her’ park (www.yellowstone.org/).
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What Is a Thermal Expansion Valve?
Written By: Jordan Weagly
Edited By: Angela B.
A thermal expansion valve usually is a mechanical device in an air-conditioning or refrigeration system that regulates refrigerant material pressures. Within these systems, thermal expansion valves might be considered metering devices that simultaneously monitor and control the amount of refrigerant being used by a cooling system at any time. As the temperature changes inside a space, so does the amount of refrigerant necessary to maintain a desired temperature. The thermal expansion valve controls the variable levels of refrigerant.
In many cooling systems, refrigerant is held as a liquid in one chamber and released as a gas in another. This action drives the cooling process by pulling heat out of that space to change the phase of the refrigerant from liquid to gas and back to a liquid again. A thermal expansion valve is normally the point in a cooling system at which liquid is released to become a gas and initiate the cooling process.
This part of the process usually depends on the temperature of internal components within the entire cooling system. A typical thermal expansion valve includes a component called a thermal bulb. This chamber is filled with a small amount of the refrigerant liquid that is insulated from air temperatures and connected directly to a system of coils through which refrigerant passes, usually called an evaporator. When temperature changes occur, the thermal bulb is affected by those changes through its connection to the thermal expansion valve and the rest of the cooling system.
As the temperature changes across the system, especially within the evaporator, this indicates a change in temperature for the space being cooled. The material in the thermal bulb must expand and contract alongside any temperature change because the thermal bulb maintains a consistent size despite temperature changes. Higher temperatures in the cooling system force the liquid and gas inside the thermal bulb to expand. This expansion forces open a valve, allowing more refrigerant to pass into the evaporator. Lower temperatures, on the other hand, make the liquid in the thermal bulb contract, which closes the valve and allows less refrigerant to pass.
Thermal expansion valve installation is usually considered an integral part of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems of virtually any size. Many cooling systems integrate at least one thermal expansion valve, because they are considered quite accurate and consistent in their functionality. Systems that do not utilize a thermal expansion valve are often considered inaccurate or inconsistent.
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Home saudi arabia Video: Yemeni air defenses shoot down US-built MQ-1 Predator combat drone with...
Video: Yemeni air defenses shoot down US-built MQ-1 Predator combat drone with a surface-to-air missile in Bani Matar district, southern Sanaa
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The Yemeni army and popular committees, have intercepted and targeted an unmanned aerial vehicle belonging to the Saudi-led military coalition, as it was flying in the skies over a region in the country’s western-central province of Sana’a.
An unnamed Yemeni military source told Arabic-language al-Masirah television network that Yemeni air defense forces and their allies shot down the US-built MQ-1 Predator combat drone with a surface-to-air missile late on Tuesday.
The source added that the unmanned aerial vehicle was brought down as it was on a mission in the skies over Dian area in the Bani Matar district of the province.
On April 19, the media bureau of Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement announced in a statement that Yemeni air defense forces and their allies had shot down a Chinese-built medium-altitude and long-endurance Wing Loong drone with a surface-to-air missile.
The statement issued on April 19 added that the drone was struck as it was on a surveillance mission over Bani Muadh area in the Sahar district of Yemen’s northwestern province of Sa’ada. It was armed with air-to-surface weapons.
Yemeni soldiers and fighters from Popular Committees intercepted and shot down an MQ-1 drone in the Hamdan district of Sana’a province on March 23.
Also on Tuesday, Yemeni troops and popular committees fighters thwarted an infiltration attempt by Saudi-backed militiamen loyal to former Yemeni president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi in the Khabb and Sha’af district of the country’s northern province of al-Jawf, killing and injuring scores of the mercenaries in the process.
Yemeni army soldiers and their allies also targeted the position of Saudi-paid militiamen on the outskirts of al-Sadis military base in Saudi Arabia’s southern province of Najran. A number of Saudi mercenaries were killed and wounded as a result.
Saudi Arabia and a number of its regional allies launched a devastating campaign against Yemen in March 2015, with the goal of bringing the government of Hadi back to power and crushing the Houthi Ansarullah movement.
According to a December 2018 report by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), a nonprofit conflict-research organization, the Saudi-led war has claimed the lives of over 60,000 Yemenis since January 2016.
The war has also taken a heavy toll on the country’s infrastructure, destroying hospitals, schools, and factories. The UN said in a report in December 2018 that over 24 million Yemenis are in dire need of humanitarian aid, including 10 million suffering from extreme levels of hunger.
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Andromium – Converting Mobiles into PCs!
Tags: Andromium, Gordon Zheng, KickStarter, Mobile Dock, Smartphone Accessories
First of all don’t go by its name, it’s not a substitute for uranium!
Now since the inception of Smartphones, we have seen techies just dying to invent a pocket PC and as consumers, we all just wish we could have a computer that is compact & portable too. But unfortunately, a Tablet is as far as we have reached! So, what would you think if we said that, Santa Claus has fulfilled our wishes? What if we told you that, a Smartphone is all you need for that?
Excited!!!
Make way for – ANDROMIUM!!!
WHAT IS ANDROMIUM?
As mentioned on their Kickstarter campaign, “Andromium seamlessly turns your Android device into a desktop computer. It’s affordable, and devilishly easy to use; simply install the app, and plug your phone into the dock.”
Simply put, Andromium is a device that connects to your phone at one end and on any monitor/screen on the other end and with the help of a simple android app provides you all the capabilities of a powerful computer. Having said that; it is a proven fact that Smartphones today are extremely powerful; as a matter of fact, the snapdragon CPU that most of our phones are instilled with hold more power than the number one supercomputer in the world in 1996. Even after having such technologically advanced phones they aren’t even close to a full-fledged desktop! That was exactly why Andromium was built; to bridge the gap, to democratize the desktop, basically to make it all-in-one!
Other than that, it is reported that Andromium OS docking stations shall be released and shipped by summer i.e. by July to the users of LG and HTC devices who do not wish to use Chromecast which shall be released by late January of 2015.
Presently, Andromium has been made available for its buyers on Kickstarter for $29 only and shall be shipped by mid-February. So far, it has received a backing of $59,676 from 1,148 backers and still has a long way to go to reach its primary target of $100,000.
Andromium is a device that combines beauty, ergonomics & pleasing nature and is embedded with a clear-cut design with a touch of sleekness given to it. It comes with a size of 91mm x 91mm x 28m and supports mostly all the android smart phones like Samsung, HTC, Motorola Nexus 6 and OnePlusOne. The current operating system or the application is available under 30mb and all you require to operate the device is a TV/Monitor and an Andromium OS compatible phone. It practically turns your Smartphone into a moving pocket computer and seriously without any catch attached to it.
Entering and exiting your phone to the dock is as easy as receiving or disconnecting a call and you can use all the functions of your phone including receiving phone calls, messages, notifications, etc! It comes with three full-sized USB ports which can be connected to all the accessories which you could possibly require to make your Smartphone a computer. P.S. it also has a port for a power cord, to keep your phone charged.
The dock is especially designed keeping the portability in mind which concludes light weight, durability, travel friendly design that also comes with a flip cover to protect it while travelling. Along with that, the dock is made in such a way that your phone can be attached to it without removing its protective case. Andromium is built on similar lines and by picking up the best elements of Windows 7 and OSX UI to create an intuitive model that projects Andromium’s potential and power. And as far as its functioning is concerned, it works exactly like a Linux based desktop which means right-click opens a menu, double-clicking opens software and folders, and so on…
While using Andromium you can watch movies, play games and that to high tech ones, create PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, or for that matter do all your work using just your phone from any place in the world that to without sacrificing the efficiency, usability or money. Apart from that; as per clarifications from the company, Andromium works as a layer on top of the normal android OS and it uses its own window manager, task manager, memory manager, web browser and video player. The UI i.e. User Interface is built to be ‘desktop style’ which means that all the shortcuts you could use on a desktop or your cellphone, work perfectly fine on here as well.
As per the company’s agenda, they are primarily targeting the developing nations of the world such as India where 224 million Smartphones were sold in 2014. But due to the same reason they are lagging behind in achieving their target on Kickstarter, mainly because not everyone in India is familiar with the website and its doings. To add to that; what is killing it even more is the fact that, the product has only been released for android users when on a global scale, iOS users are more in demand and have much more spending capacity to purchase such a product. Otherwise, the product and its functionalists seem to be amazing & one of its kind and can prove to be an extremely useful device for many.
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A Year of Yestermorrow
By Chrissy Bellmyer, Student Services & Outreach Manager
Written by Kat Blaisdell
It all started when, a senior in high school, Karen Jasinski was inspired to learn about her grandfather’s marquetry. Her mother bought her a scroll saw, and her love for woodcraft began. Years later, as a stay-at-home mom, Karen and her toddler son made jigsaw puzzles together. She scroll-cut pieces from Baltic birch plywood; her son assembled them into colorful clowns, lighthouses, and whales.
When her son was three, Karen rejoined the workforce, leaving her woodworking and puzzles on the shelf. Fast-forward to a year ago. Her career in limbo, Karen found herself among the skeleton crew packing her work’s manufacturing plant and sending it all to Mexico. Gone were the pieces that made up her workday: filing cabinets, computers, spreadsheets, manufacturing machinery, and — most importantly — her job. As of December 2017, Karen was unemployed — a daunting prospect for anyone, but at midlife even more so. She felt like a lost puzzle piece with no place to fit.
When Karen’s unemployment representative asked her if she’d heard of Yestermorrow, an internet search filled her with hope: “That’s it,” she thought; “that’s me! Hands-on design and building.” Encouraged by that same unemployment representative, Karen created her own 13-course curriculum in Sustainable Housing and Design from Yestermorrow’s deep well of offerings.
During her “Year of Yestermorrow,” Karen has earned certificates in Building Science and Net Zero Design, Tiny House Design/Build, and Natural Building. She's also taken numerous short courses including Concrete Countertops and Solar Design. She has discovered that she likes “designing houses — the building science of it. That’s something she knows “that a lot of builders don’t know anything about! It kind of blows my mind!” It’s true, Yestermorrow prepares its students with knowledge that exceeds that of many builders!
Among her acquired skills, Karen’s proudest accomplishment (so far!) is the English tying joint she made during Timber Framing. Before that course, Karen thought Timber Framing was beyond her. To the contrary! Not only does she love it, but she excels at it, too: “It’s working with important and intricate joinery details on a huge scale.” At Yestermorrow, Karen’s discovered that she still likes making puzzle pieces and putting them together. The hidden gem of her time at Yestermorrow has been the sense of family and teamwork, and her realization that after a lifetime of thinking she “wasn’t good with people,” now knows that she is.
The flipside has been a challenge. Karen admits it’s been difficult “to say goodbye to friends made during each course and gearing up to meeting the new folks in the next course.” However, she’s learned that the trepidation of meeting each new cohort quickly turns to warm welcomes and new friends. Karen feels “more comfortable with people,” and says that teamwork and camaraderie made it easy to have “made so many friends here.”
Her journey nearly complete, Karen’s Yestermorrow experience culminates in a fitting finale: The 11 Week Woodworking Certificate
When asked what’s next, Karen chuckles and says, “I have no idea what will become of me.” The truth is, with all she’s learned at Yestermorrow and about herself, Karen is well equipped to fit almost wherever she wants, whether that’s in the world of sustainable design/build or anywhere else. As she says it, “that’s pretty damn good.”
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Location: Libya
Deloitte announces promotion of 4 new FA senior leaders to support its ambitious growth plans
26 June, 2014 - Big business has an important role to play in kick-starting investment across the corporate sector. Positive indications that optimism is returning are being felt across the region, such as across the GCC construction sector, as evidenced by Deloitte’s new report, “GCC Powers of Construction 2014: Are you ready for the recovery?”.
In line with these positive indications, Deloitte’s Financial Advisory practice in the Middle East is pleased to announce the promotion of three new managing directors and one principal director with effect from 1 June 2014. The new senior appointments are:
Hamid Khan – based in Dubai, Hamid has 13 years Corporate Finance Advisory experience and is a debt advisory specialist. He recently led and advised on the refinancing of GEMS Education and IMG World of Adventures, both landmark transactions in the region for Deloitte.
Munish Mohendroo– based in Abu Dhabi, Munish has over 15 years of professional Valuations and Business Modelling experience and is a specialist in tangible asset valuation.
Ralph Stobwasser– joined Deloitte in 2012 to develop the Business Intelligence Service offering within our forensic practice to support our local and international clients in the Middle East.
Rick Barker – based in Dubai, Rick joined Deloitte in 2012, bringing with him over 10 years of computer crime expertise, and has since established a full suite of forensic technology services, including computer forensics, electronic discovery and data analytics.
Humphry Hatton, Deloitte’s Financial Advisory CEO, commented: “I am very pleased to welcome Hamid, Munish, Ralph and Rick to the senior leadership of our practice across the GCC. These appointments further support the ambitious growth plans of our business, which now numbers over 200 dedicated financial advisory practitioners, and underline our commitment to enhance the breadth and depth of expertise we offer our clients.
Deloitte is among the region’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through 26 offices in 15 countries with over 3,000 partners, directors and staff.
“The investment in talent we are making today will help us support our clients to generate enhanced growth and capital returns in their own businesses,” concluded Hatton.
Nadine El Hassan
Middle East Public Relations
Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)
Tel: +961 (0) 1 748444
Fax: +961 (0) 1 748999
Click here for the Arabic version
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a more detailed description of DTTL and its member firms.
Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 200,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
About Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)
Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926.
Deloitte is among the region’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through 26 offices in 15 countries with more than 3,000 partners, directors and staff. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
About Deloitte in Libya
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Waco Immigrant Mom Locked Up for 2 ½ Years, Alleges Sexual Assault by Guard
Estela Fajardo, a prominent Waco business owner, is stuck in a web of criminal and immigration issues that’s torn her from her four kids. Now, the county says she’s lying about sexual assault.
By Gus Bova
For the last two and a half years, the closest that Estela Fajardo, 46, has come to seeing her four kids is through a video monitor in a barren room in the McLennan County Jail. A few hundred yards away, down Highway 6 in Waco, her family sits in a tiny visitation center equipped with video equipment. Through a screen, she’s watched her youngest son, Dylan, turn 2, then 3, and soon enough, 4. “When I get out, the most beautiful thing will just be to hug my kids,” Fajardo tells me when I visit her, via video, in June.
Fajardo, an undocumented immigrant who came to the United States from Mexico at 14, is caught in a nasty tangle of the criminal and immigration systems. She’s been locked up since January 2016, when she was arrested on criminal charges that she’s never been indicted for, thanks to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer, an allegedly careless attorney and a federal illegal re-entry charge. While incarcerated, Fajardo says she’s suffered depression and anxiety, requiring psychiatric medication for the first time in her life. Worse, she says that beginning late last year, she was sexually harassed and assaulted repeatedly by a guard.
The case shows how minor criminal charges, even without a conviction, can upend the lives of undocumented immigrants and their U.S. citizen children — including those like Fajardo, who was a member of the Central Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and ran a moving company, a small cattle ranch and two hair salons in Waco. The local paper once said she “represent[ed] the American Dream.”
Estela Fajardo’s youngest son, Dylan, plays with a toy train set at a Waco Barnes and Noble in May. Dylan has only seen his mom through a TV screen for the last 2 1/2 years. Gus Bova
“To hear Estela’s story, where she’s been revictimized so many times, it’s just a gross injustice,” said Fajardo’s immigration attorney, Analí Looper. “You look at Estela’s case, and you see she’s someone who was very active in the community. … This is the kind of woman we definitely want in our community.”
The trouble began January 21, 2016, when Fajardo was arrested by McLennan County Sheriff’s Department deputies on felony charges of organized crime and conspiracy to commit burglary, according to police records. The charges stemmed from an incident earlier that month when Fajardo purchased two TVs and some jewelry from a pair of men who’d stolen the goods from Waco-area homes, police records said.
Fajardo said she didn’t know the goods were stolen, had never met the men before, and purchased the items out of pity because the men said they needed gas money, baby food and diapers. But investigators claimed Fajardo was in cahoots with the men and a local pawn shop operator to fence stolen property.
“You have someone like Estela, a legitimate businesswoman, why does she need to start stealing?” argues Gerald Villarrial, Fajardo’s criminal defense attorney she hired in March. “I’ve known her for years; she’s a hard worker, making good money. … She doesn’t need to be stealing.”
Estela Fajardo with McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara in 2012. Fajardo supported the Republican sheriff’s successful electoral bid. Courtesy/Facebook
In fact, Fajardo hasn’t been indicted on those felony charges. After she was arrested, the jail alerted the feds, and she was charged with illegal re-entry and transferred in February 2016 into federal custody at the Jack Harwell Detention Center, which sits adjacent to the McLennan County Jail.
The illegal re-entry charge stemmed from 1998, when Fajardo was on the verge of getting permanent legal status through her then-husband, a U.S. citizen, and her father died back in Mexico, according to Fajardo and Looper. Though she knew it was risky, Fajardo decided to return for the funeral, even though she didn’t have permission yet to leave the United States. Upon return, she was detained and deported, but with her oldest child still in Waco, she returned to the United States without authorization. Nearly two decades later, in September 2016, she was convicted of illegal re-entry and sentenced to six months.
Since Fajardo had been locked up for eight months at that point, she was given time served by a judge, court records show. With the immigration charge and sentence complete, Fajardo was transferred back to county custody, but kept at the same facility. Then — nothing. For 11 more months, court records show she sat locked up with no indictment. (The two men she allegedly bought the stolen goods from were convicted more than a year and a half ago.)
Unlike many undocumented immigrants, Fajardo could easily afford bail on her $55,000 bond, but since she was subject to an immigration detainer, that would’ve meant transfer to ICE custody and potential deportation to a country she hasn’t called home for 31 years. (Texas counties must honor all immigration detainers under Senate Bill 4.) Meanwhile, her current attorneys say the lawyer she paid to sort out her immigration and criminal cases, Francisco Maldonado, wasn’t doing much.
Maldonado only visited Fajardo “a couple times” over two years and failed to file motions to force the DA to either seek an indictment or dismiss, Fajardo’s new lawyers said, adding that he also failed to follow up on a potential immigration pathway under the Violence Against Women Act. In January, a local news outlet published allegations that Maldonado had taken advantage of other immigrant clients in Waco. The Observer couldn’t reach Maldonado for comment; his office number has been disconnected and the email registered with the State Bar of Texas no longer works.
“I felt hopeless and desperate, depressed, scared, worried, embarrassed to even talk about this situation.”
In September, nearly two years after the initial arrest, McLennan County DA Abel Reyna finally charged Fajardo with Class A misdemeanor theft — a crime for which she’s already served nearly double the maximum sentence. Reyna did not respond to Observer requests for comment.
Then, the alleged harassment and assaults began. According to an account written by Fajardo and submitted to the county in March, a female officer at the Jack Harwell facility made sexual comments toward her, inappropriately touched her “on [her] buttcheek” and her breast and asked her to “flash her” during a pat down, between November and March.
“I felt hopeless and desperate, depressed, scared, worried, embarrassed to even talk about this situation,” Fajardo wrote. “I could not get any sleep for a long time.” (Fajardo was transferred back to the county jail in March).
In May, county investigator Kimberly King concluded that all of Fajardo’s allegations were unsubstantiated or unfounded, according to a 10-page report obtained through an open records request. In her report, King stated that no assault had occurred, citing the account of another jail official and the lack of witnesses.
“The allegation [that the guard] pulled Fajardo out and touched her buttocks is unsubstantiated due to the fact Fajardo claims there were no witnesses because everyone else was asleep,” King wrote.
Fajardo and her attorneys believe the investigation was a case of the fox guarding the henhouse. McLennan County owns the Jack Harwell facility and pays LaSalle Corrections to hold inmates there. “If the Texas Rangers or FBI had come to the exact same conclusion, then I’d say OK,” said Villarrial. “But I think any time you’re having to police your own type of folk, I question that.”
A local activist group, the Waco Immigrants Alliance, is now calling on those agencies to conduct an independent investigation. In response, the county has hit back at Fajardo’s claims.
The Jack Harwell Detention Center, where Estela Fajardo has spent the majority of her time locked up and which sits next to the McLennan County Jail. Gus Bova
McLennan County Chief Deputy David Kilcrease told local news outlets this week he would review the investigation, but he went on to suggest Fajardo was lying to avoid deportation. “It’s obvious here that the whole thing is to try to enhance her immigration status,” Kilcrease, who didn’t respond to Observer requests for comment, told the Waco Tribune-Herald.
Fajardo’s path forward regarding her immigration status is murky. Looper said she’s pursuing the Violence Against Women Act claim, based on Fajardo’s allegations of physical and verbal abuse by her ex-husband, who she says controlled her life by threatening to take her kids away and have her deported. (The two separated in 2004 and finally divorced last month.) If that claim is approved, Looper hopes that ICE’s San Antonio field office will use its discretion by granting a reprieve from deportation — as happened in a high-profile case outside Austin in March. Then, potentially, Fajardo could seek a special visa to stay in the United States with her citizen children based on her alleged sexual assault at the jail.
As for the theft charge, Fajardo says she wants to go to trial to prove her innocence — a process that could still take months.
Ultimately, Fajardo’s legal saga has turned a stable family unit upside-down. Her four kids, three of them minors, were all living with her when she was arrested. Now, her youngest child is in Waco with his father, but the other three are in Houston with Fajardo’s ex-husband, who’s never been their primary caretaker.
Fajardo says she worries about her kids in Houston, and says they tell her over the phone how much they want to come back. In a comment on the online petition supporting Fajardo, which has around 700 signatures, her oldest daughter wrote: “I want my mother to stay here in the US with me, along with the rest of her family. Her family is her home. … #FreeEstela.”
Top photo courtesy/Facebook.
Categories: Criminal Justice, News, Politics, Topics
Tags: detention, sexual assault, undocumented immigrants, Waco
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The Dos and Dont's of Making the D.C. Press Corps Laugh
Anthony Weiner and Ben Quayle learn (and teach) the rules of Beltway comedy
John Hudson
This article is from the archive of our partner .
Last night, a fancy black-tie event in Washington provided a case study on how to regale the men and women of Washington's press corps. It was the 67th Radio & Television Correspondent's Association dinner and all of the Beltway's finest newshounds were in attendance. The standout speakers were Rep. Anthony Weiner, who brought the house down, and Rep. Ben Quayle, who utterly bombed. Their success and failure provide some helpful lessons for anyone unfortunate enough to be booked to address one of the world's most difficult audiences: a Washington self-congratulatory press-and-politico dinner.
DON'T underestimate the power of a dick joke Self-deprecating humor usually plays well. But the key to Weiner's success was his surname. The New York Democrat rambled through a list of jokes ("Vote for Weiner, he'll be frank") and asked House Speaker John Boehner to follow suit. "Really who is Boehner fooling? What am I Anthony Wayner? I'm serious brother, just embrace it!"
DO bring visual aids Sure, government and journalism types work with words all day, but they like you to draw them a picture. In a later sketch, Weiner referenced his "70s Jewfro," complete with an old school photo that he put into some separated-at-birth-like composites:
DON'T try to best Jon Stewart So what did the Arizona Republican get wrong? Well, a number of things, starting with his attempts at political humor. He tripped up his cadence during a Donald Trump joke and he recycled the month-old observation that every newspaper has a different way of spelling "Qaddafi." And his joke about Tim Pawlenty being boring was, well, boring. "You know who might win some early primaries and go completely under the radar before people notice? Tim Pawlenty. Actually, Tim Pawlenty could win the general election and serve two consecutive terms before anyone noticed.”
DON'T hurl insults at the audience The DC press corps has thin skins and, even when it's funny, they don't like being made fun of in ballrooms. What really began the deathly silence in the audience was his unnuanced slam against one of the media's own:
Although I come from a newspaper family, we seem to have a strained relationship with the press. "Strained" is a polite term for "troubled." And "the press" is a generous term for "Politico." You know, it took everything I had not to refer to Politico as the worst media outlet in history. It's not that I don't believe that assertion, but I don't want to get into hyperbole. So, it's nice to see you, Congressman Hoyer
DON'T appeal to bloggers An audible groan echoed through the hall but the bloggers who watched on C-Span or YouTube cheered him on. The Huffington Post's Jason Linkins remarked "only the Beltway media would host their own roast and then be shocked to hear someone attempt a roasting." But the "worst media outlet in history" got its revenge this morning when Politico's Mike Allen said Quayle "bombed so badly people felt sorry for him," an observation that was probably true in some cases.
In any event, the two speeches are provided below for your viewing pleasure. If you're a masochist, check out Quayle's, if you're looking for an afternoon chuckle, check out Wiener's:
This article is from the archive of our partner The Wire.
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https://www.thebodypro.com/article/long-acting-hiv-treatment-is-coming-health-care
HIV Treatment Strategies
Long-Acting HIV Treatment Is Coming. Our Health Care System Needs to Prepare
Kenyon Farrow
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New conversations are starting in HIV care as phase III trials have shown that monthly injections of cabotegravir and rilpivirine (Edurant) are non-inferior to a three-drug pill regimen. In 2018, TheBody asked a range of people living with HIV about their willingness to switch to an injectible, and most had mixed feelings. But even if there's widespread interest in this new way of taking antiretroviral therapy (and most likely also prevention, not too far away), it's important to consider not just the willingness of people to move to this new form of treatment, but whether health care systems and providers in the U.S. are ready to support this innovation.
That was part of the message that Melanie Thompson, M.D., principal investigator with the AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta, imparted to the American Conference for the Treatment of HIV (ACTHIV 2019) on April 11 in Miami, Florida. While a majority of her presentation focused on educating the room of HIV care providers about the state of the pipeline of long-acting antiretroviral therapy for prevention and treatment, she also raised a series of questions about whether health care systems, including doctors and nurses, are ready to build this into their existing routines of providing care.
Monthly Injections May Require More Staff and Training
As of now, the monthly injectable of cabotegravir/rilpivirine is the only long-acting antiretroviral therapy that has both reached Phase 3 study and been found non-inferior to standard pill therapy. But ViiV and Janssen (ViiV owns cabotegravir; Janssen owns rilpivirine) have yet to file an application for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Thompson presented details on not only this regimen, but others in the pipeline. As we await the FDA application and approval of cabotegravir/rilpivirine, questions remain about what the approval of a single injectable treatment means for any future products.
Cabotegravir/rilpivirine must initially be administered in four injections, then as two injections every month, in the gluteus medius (a buttock muscle to the side of the hip). This will require staff training -- it entails a specific technique called "Z-tracking," which is used to ensure the injection goes all the way into the muscle and doesn't leak out into the skin layer. And since it's a shot in the butt and not in the arm, clinicians will need to figure out a private space where the shots can be administered.
This new approach to administration may also require additional staffing. If you have a clinical practice with hundreds of patients with HIV who want the injectable, that may impact the flow of your day and increase the number of visits. And if a bimonthly pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) injectable is approved soon as well, that could mean even more patient visits.
"We're going to have to staff up for retention, because people are going to have to come back monthly for these injections," said Thompson.
Thompson also made note that cabotegravir/rilpivirine had not been tested in people with buttock implants, which can impact whether some people are able to take the shots. Such implants are popular among many transgender women -- and, in some parts of the country, cisgender women as well. Some older people living with HIV also may have buttock implants as a result of prior HIV- or medication-related fat loss.
What about keeping appointments? Thompson noted that for many people who take daily pills, if their prescription runs out, that can be an impetus to schedule an appointment with their provider. But without that reminder, a person getting a monthly shot may forget to make their appointments.
Given how taxing this could be on already stretched HIV care systems, Thompson raised the possibility of other kinds of delivery systems, like pharmacies (many of whom already administer flu shots), home health visits, and mobile heath units that go into communities (such as HIV testing vans).
We Don't Know About the Costs
Given that this is a new paradigm in HIV treatment delivery, Thompson also detailed more considerations for costs -- whether the cost to patients, to providers, or to the health care system. For instance: How will the drugs be priced? Considering the debates about high antiretroviral drug costs, the price for a new product has Thompson and other providers wondering whether it will be lower, similar, or higher than pill-based antiretroviral therapy. We don't know whether patients will pay for the drugs, as with a standard prescription, or whether the provider will pay. Many medicines that have to be given as a shot are procured by the health care provider, and the cost is rolled into the bill sent to the patient's insurance company. We are unsure about how this will work with injectable antiretrovirals.
If injectables are procured by the health care facility, managing the stocks of drugs will be a new consideration. Inevitably, there will be patients who will need to be seen as walk-ins to get their treatment if they've missed an appointment, or if they have to travel and can't be seen when they originally planned. Clinics will have to manage stocks of drugs to ensure they have enough to keep up with both planned visits and unscheduled appointments.
Another challenge to the current system of care is patient-assistance programs. Currently, many patients can apply for copay cards to help cover the balance of out-of-pocket costs. But if the injectables are not purchased by the patient, copay cards cannot be used -- they do not cover drugs purchased and administered by clinics, Thompson said.
Then there's the question of how payers -- public or private insurance -- will cover injectable treatment. Will they reimburse providers above, at, or below the cost of the drug? Thompson talked about benzathine penicillin G, an antibiotic that is reimbursed below drug costs. This situation could make providing patients with the injectable option impossible.
Lastly, Thompson discussed the total costs on the health system: the cost of the drug will matter to state AIDS Drug Assistance Program formularies, she said, and the related costs of monthly care provider visits have yet to be addressed.
While some patients are actively awaiting the possibility of switching to an injectable treatment, it's clear from Thompson's presentation that there are still more details to be worked out.
Until the FDA application is filed and ultimately approved for cabotegravir/rilpivirine, there's still time to address these questions for people with HIV who wish to take monthly shots instead of pills.
"Fifty percent of our patients in America are not retained in care and are not virally suppressed," Thompson warned. "While it's exciting to hear about new drugs, really it's the extent to which any of these new drugs might help this care continuum that we should get excited about any of them. But we have a lot of work to do."
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Kenyon Farrow is the senior editor of TheBody/TheBodyPro.
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Card Game Tutorial (No Audio)
博弈论入门
This course provides a brief introduction to game theory. Our main goal is to understand the basic ideas behind the key concepts in game theory, such as equilibrium, rationality, and cooperation. The course uses very little mathematics, and it is ideal for those who are looking for a conceptual introduction to game theory. Business competition, political campaigns, the struggle for existence by animals and plants, and so on, can all be regarded as a kind of “game,” in which individuals try to do their best against others. Game theory provides a general framework to describe and analyze how individuals behave in such “strategic” situations. This course focuses on the key concepts in game theory, and attempts to outline the informal basic ideas that are often hidden behind mathematical definitions. Game theory has been applied to a number of disciplines, including economics, political science, psychology, sociology, biology, and computer science. Therefore, a warm welcome is extended to audiences from all fields who are interested in what game theory is all about.
Nash Equilibrium, Game Theory, Strategic Planning
Great introductory course. It's a bit light on math but the focus is clearly on understanding general concepts and principles of game theory. Both are very well explained.
This course is very interesting, it helps to understand basic knowledge in game theory) And it's also easy to understand, because of available explanations of material.
Why Do We Need Game Theory, and What Does it Tell Us?
Is it possible to analyze a wide variety of social and economic problems using a unified framework? In the first module, we address this question. We will see that the concept of rational decision making is useful, but it is not quite sufficient to provide governing principles. Motivated examples and some history of game theory will be provided. You will also be asked to play a simple card game to see how it feels to make your decisions strategically.
1-5 Let's Play a Game 6:23
Card Game Tutorial (No Audio)2:32
1-6 John Nash Discovered the Governing Principle 6:40
1-7 Nash Equilibrium9:52
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A Better Amherst
Two bipartisan charter events coming up
Nick Grabbe
In the next 10 days, there will be two public events at which both sides of the charter campaign can come together and talk about the future of our town.
Each event has been organized by two members of the Charter Commission, on opposite sides, in a spirit of bipartisanship. Gerry Weiss and I have been involved in planning a community dialogue at the Jones Library next Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. And on June 12, Meg Gage and Tom Fricke will lead a discussion of the fine points of the new charter at 7 p.m. in the Bangs Community Center.
I have written previously about Amherst Connects, the community dialogue on Wednesday, and there is a front-page story about it in the Amherst Bulletin this week. So I won’t say much about it here.
This is a rare opportunity to engage with one’s neighbors in a dialogue facilitated by two experts at bringing people together. One of them, Paula Green, has decades of experience forging connections between opposing groups all over the world, most recently between Leverett and a county in eastern Kentucky. The other, Pat Romney, has led dialogues on controversial topics in Amherst before. Both have volunteered their time to help us recover from the divisive charter campaign and seek common ground. Participants should enter the library Wednesday from the rear door.
An announcement of the June 12 meeting begins with this line: “We’re moving forward with a new government and must learn to create new ways of being involved.”
It will focus on three aspects of the new charter: community participation in government, transparency/communication, and elections.
The meeting will promote participation in the three annual public forums mandated by the charter, on the budget, the master plan, and the schools, and on neighborhood meetings with councilors. It will explain how residents can directly affect decisions through petitions, initiatives and the new “voter veto” provision. It will ask how to increase incentives for the public to participate in government.
The segment on transparency/communication will address how residents can learn about what’s happening at the Town Council. Can we rely on Gazette coverage? Could there be additional programming on Amherst Media, the public-access TV station? I will be there to talk about this blog.
One aim of the charter is to increase voter participation, by holding debates among multiple Town Council candidates and by holding elections in November. The June 12 meeting will brainstorm ways to encourage residents of diverse backgrounds to run, and whether there should be enhanced roles for the League of Women Voters and neighborhood groups.
There will be an explanation of the complex system of Ranked Choice Voting, and the role of the new community participation officer. The meeting will address the two-year election cycles and the cost of campaigning.
“This is neither a pro- nor anti-charter event,” the announcement reads. “It is merely a community conversation about aspects of the new government that we think Amherst residents most need to understand.”
Meg Gage, one of the organizers, is a person I have known and admired for decades. She and I tried, unsuccessfully, to forge a compromise on the Charter Commission, and wound up differing on the recommendation. I’d like to end by quoting a remark she made on the night of the election March 27, speaking for the defeated charter opponents.
“The new government will be assembling itself over the next nine months, and we pledge our cooperation in that effort,” she said. “There’s a huge challenge now facing all of us to try to make the best out of this we can.”
That’s the kind of attitude we need if we want to move Amherst forward.
The role of Amherst in national politics is very important. I would like to speak on this topic at any meeting
about the Charter.
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Home > Frank Friedlander Obituary
Frank Friedlander Obituary
Frank Friedlander, mentor and friend, died October 1, 2015 after a brief and relatively painless illness. He felt that he had had a long and rich life, and was quite accepting that it was about to end. He was 88.
Frank was born in South Orange, New Jersey on September 22, 1927. He was always interested in people and why they did what they did. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1950. Frank went on to earn an MBA from the University of Texas in 1956. He then went to Western Reserve University and earned his Ph.D. in Social and Organizational Psychology in 1962.
In 1954 he married Janet Mongan and they raised three children: Todd, Clare and Paul. The marriage ended in 1977. In 1996 he married Margaret Waters, who was his partner for the remainder of his life.
After leaving Western Reserve University with his Ph.D., Frank lived in Cleveland, Ohio where he began his organization development career. In 1962 the family moved to China Lake, California where he worked at the Naval Ordinance Test Center. While there, he did research on how effective teams worked together.
In the fall of 1966, Frank and the family moved back to Cleveland, Ohio where he joined the faculty of the newly begun Organizational Behavior Ph.D. program at Case Institute of Technology. It was the first program of its kind in the world. For the next 15 years, he taught, consulted, wrote and worked with students on their Ph.D. dissertations. The O.B. program was very unique at the time in that the students and faculty were considered colleagues – there was not hierarchy of faculty having all of the answers and students being in a constant learning mode – they were all colleagues in a profound learning environment. Frank fit in very well because of his values around respect, encouragement and striving for colleagueship with his fellow faculty and all of the students that he came in contact with. He “walked his talk” and was a profound role model for many he dealt with in the University and his clients.
In 1981, Frank left what is now Case Western Reserve University (the two Universities joined in 1968) to join the Faculty at the Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, California. For the next 19 years he was an outstanding faculty member working with students from around the world.
During his teaching career, Frank also was an active member of the Organizational Development Network and was a frequent presenter at their annual conventions. He was also a member of the National Training Laboratories where he led groups of individuals to help them identify their strengths and areas of development as leaders and human beings.
Frank was also involved in the Humanist movement, and was passionate about personal growth and development, building relationships and community, being honest with himself and others, and living a meaningful and ethical life.
Frank Friedlander was Chair of the Academy’s Organization Development and Change Division in 1977 as can be seen on the list of the division’s Past Division Chairs.
If you would like to share any memories of Frank, please post them on his Facebook page or e-mail inmemoryoffrankf@gmail.com.
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Community Theatre of Terre Haute, Fences By August Wilson
25th & Washington Streets
Community Theatre of Terre Haute
812-232-7172 or www.ctth.org
June 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2015 at 8:00 pm
June 7 and 14, 2015 at 2:30 pm
By August Wilson
Arguably August Wilson's most renowned work, Fences explores the life and relationships of the Maxson family. The protagonist, Troy Maxson is a restless trash-collector and former baseball athlete. Though deeply flawed, he represents the struggle for justice and fair treatment during the 1950s. Troy also represents human nature's reluctance to recognize and accept social change. The play won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1987 Tony Award for Best Play.
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Date of Birth 23-September-1930
Place of Birth Albany
(Dougherty County, Georgia, United States of America)
Also know as Ray Charles Robinson, Brother Ray, The High Priest, The Genius of Soul, Ray Charles Robinson, Raymond Charles Robinson, Ray Charles Robinson, The Genius, The Genius of Soul, Brother Ray, The High Priest
Profession Musician, Singer-songwriter, Jazz Pianist, Composer, Artist, Film Score Composer, Actor, Music Arranger
Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer-songwriter, musician and composer known as Ray Charles. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company. Frank Sinatra called Charles "the only true genius in show business", although Charles downplayed this notion. The influences upon his music were mainly jazz, blues, rhythm and blues and country artists of the day such as Art Tatum, Nat King Cole, Louis Jordan, Charles Brown, and Louis Armstrong. His playing reflected influences from country blues, barrelhouse and stride piano styles. Rolling Stone ranked Charles number ten on their list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" in 2004, and number two on their November 2008 list of "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". In honoring Charles, Billy Joel noted: "This may sound like sacrilege, but I think Ray Charles was more important than Elvis Presley."
Awards by Ray Charles
Check all the awards nominated and won by Ray Charles.
Honored for : Hit the Road Jack / The Danger Zone
(Hit the Road Jack)
Honored for : Genius + Soul = Jazz
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group
And Various Artists
Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year Walkin' & Talkin'
Echo Award for Jazz Production Genius Loves Company
NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award
Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance
Honored for : Heaven Help Us All
(Artists)
Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Honored for : Here We Go Again
Honored for : Genius Loves Company
(Terry Howard: Engineer/Producer, Engineers/Mixers, Producers, Artist, Mastering Engineers)
Grammy Award for Record of the Year
(Artists, Engineers, Producer)
Honored for : America, the Beautiful
Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
(Engineer/Mixer, Producer, Artist)
Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance Sinner's Prayer
Grammy Award for Record of the Year Here We Go Again
Grammy Award for Album of the Year Genius Loves Company
Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals Here We Go Again
Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album Genius Loves Company
Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance Heaven Help Us All
TV Land Favorite Guest Performance by a Musician on a TV Show Award Designing Women
Honored for : I Can't Stop Loving You
Honored for : What'd I Say
Honored for : Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Honored for : In Person
Honored for : The Genius of Ray Charles
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Honored for : A Song For You
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance A Song For You
1994 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Honored for : Georgia on My Mind / Carry Me Back to Old Virginny
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction The Kennedy Center Honors
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Honored for : I'll Be Good to You
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals I'll Be Good to You
Honored for : I've Got A Woman / Come Back
(I've Got A Woman)
Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance - Variety Or Music Program Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics America Votes the #1 Song
\"Take It to the People\"
Country Music Association Award for Vocal Duo of the Year
Country Music Association Horizon Award
Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance Born to Love Me
Track from: The Complete Country & Western Recordings: 1959-1986 (disc 3)
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Some Enchanted Evening
Honored for : Living for the City
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Living for the City
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics The First Nine Months are the Hardest
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Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male Yesterday
Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Yesterday
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance
Honored for : Crying Time
Grammy Award for Best R&B Solo Vocal Performance, Male or Female
Honored for : Cryin' Time
Grammy Award for Best R&B Solo Vocal Performance, Male or Female Cryin' Time
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance Crying Time
Honored for : Busted
Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male Busted
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance Busted
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Grammy Award for Album of the Year Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male I Can't Stop Loving You
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance I Can't Stop Loving You
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Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance Hit the Road Jack
Honored for : Let the Good Times Roll
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Song
Honored for : Georgia on My Mind
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Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male
(Best Vocal Performance Album, Male)
Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Honored for : Georgia
(Best Vocal Performance Single Record Or Track, Male)
Grammy Award for Record of the Year Georgia
Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male Georgia
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Song Georgia
Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male The Genius of Ray Charles
Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance Let the Good Times Roll
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What is GDPR and what does it mean for your company?
The GDPR has set in motion a mad compliance and security scramble not only for European companies, but also for any company doing business in Europe or with European customers. The regulation is designed to harmonize privacy across the EU, codify more rigorous privacy rights and strike a balance between privacy and security and create an explicit obligation for both data controllers and processors to demonstrate compliance with GDPR.
The regulation went into effect on May 25th, 2018, and the penalties for non-compliance are significant. In some cases, violators of the GDPR may be fined up to €20 million or up to 4% of the annual worldwide turnover of the preceding financial year in case of an enterprise, whichever is greater. If your organization does business in the EU, offers goods and services to EU citizens, or processes EU citizen data, then all the provisions of GDPR apply, including: More rigorous data security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal information. Data controllers and processors must limit collection to only the purposes for which consent was obtained. A higher bar for obtaining consent, which must be in the form of a clear affirmative action. New breach notification provisions. The definition of “data breach” is a “breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed.” The ability for the data subject to access, correct and delete any inaccurate information, including a “right to be forgotten.”
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Spencer Airport
Codes of Spencer Airport in Concord, North Carolina, United States (US)
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35° 24' 10.505" N
080° 37' 19.243" W
Map of Codes of Spencer Airport in Concord, North Carolina, United States (US):
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IATA and ICAO codes of Spencer Airport
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Granville Leo Beedle
BIOGRAPHY OF GRANVILLE L. BEEDLE:
Home of Charles and Mary Beedle in Gold Flats, CA
Granville L. Leo
Born in Gold Flat, California (near Nevada City) at the Beedle home at the corner of Gold Flat Road and the Grass Valley Turnpike (now road) on April 12, 1888, to Charles Wesley Beedle and Mary Elizabeth (Holmes) Beedle.
Granville L. Beedle
Charles died when Granville was four years old. Granville’s siblings were Fred, who was 17 years older than Granville, Sadie, Edna and Alice. Granville was the youngest. At 4-1/2 years of age Granville attended Gold Flat School. During the fifth grade, the family moved to Piety Hill, Nevada City, where Granville continued through the second year of high school. Granville’s first job at eight years old, was delivering milk for a farmer.
Sadie,Geo. Hitchins & Alice
He held odd jobs during his school years. He quit school after the eleventh grade to attend the Grass Valley Business College in Grass Valley, California. There he learned short-hand, typing, bookkeeping, and the sight method of addition ( a very rapid method of adding that he used throughout his life). For about three months he was employed as a clerk at the post office. I remember that he worked in a shoe store, the Webber Store, in Nevada City. It must have been tough because the woman who owned the store did not know how to run a business. Even the banker couldn’t explain about notes, bills, and discounts. Granville quit this position on the advice of the banker and another man. (However, as a result of this job he was always very particular about how our shoes fit. He’d seen so many misshapen feet caused by shoes that didn’t fit.} After the shoe store, Granville went to Nevada and worked with his brother Fred at the Columbia Mine for about a year.
As a boy, Granville played cornet in the Nevada City Marching Band. The images below include a picture of the band in 1902 (Granville is bottom row, left), a roster of the band members, and a list of the rules by which the band members were to abide.
Nevada City Marching Band
Roster of Band Members
Band Rules
He carried newspapers as a boy and worked as a reporter on the Miner Transcript, a Nevada City weekly newspaper. He went to Sacramento about 1913. There he first worked in the U.S. Land Office for about three months. He then worked for the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce for about two years, first as a stenographer, then as Assistant Secretary. Granville met Carol Enid Simpson at a dance and picnic in Fair Oaks in Sacramento, California. Granville was assistant manager of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce. They were married in the living room of the home of Carol’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lynn C. Simpson at 1616 “H” Street in Sacramento, on a rainy Saturday evening on December 18, 1915. Simpson was managing editor and part owner of the Sacramento Union, where Carol worked covering music and drama events.
Granville in 1913
Granville worked for the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce for 18 months, then held jobs including that of office manager for Mentor – Leavitt Company (Overland Automobile Agency) in Sacramento and Orland, California, from 1917 to 1921. Granville was wholesale agent for the agency. Business was great until the 1921 Depression came along. They sold Lexingtons and Willys-Knights, of which he sold 19. They ran about $1500 and cost Overland $800. Granville rented a theatre and put on two shows to packed houses which included a movie provided by the company, followed up with a talk. In the year that followed, only one car was sold; a Lexington 6, sold to the American Legion at cost. Carol assisted him in sales. She knew how to drive, and this impressed the ladies. Initially, Granville did not know how to drive. While in Orland, Carol & Granville lived in four different homes. The first was on “Bungalow Row”, which has been renamed South Street, and the address was 21 South Street. Lynn Beedle was born in this home. They only lived here one month. The last Orland residence as 521 2nd Avenue.
Orland, Mentor-Leavitt Company
Orland Home where Lynn S. Beedle was born.
The Overland Automobile Agency was followed by a 20-year stint in trade organizations ( including the Lithographers Association) in San Francisco (1921 to 1924), then Los Angeles (1924 to 1937), then back to San Francisco (until 1940), a job with the War Production Board during World War II, and finally, for Westinghouse Air Brake Co, San Francisco, as office manager. He retired from that position at the age of 65.
Retirement however was short-lived as he went back to work for the Mill Valley Record, a weekly newspaper, selling advertising. He then worked for the Mill Valley Review, another weekly newspaper. This was followed by many years as Secretary – Manager of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, finally retiring when he was about 82 years old. As Secretary-Manager, he set up the first office for the Chamber in Lytton Square.
Granville and Carol first moved to Mill Valley in 1922. Although they departed and returned numerous times, they returned to Mill Valley permanently in 1940, residing first at 29 Renz Road ,then in 1955 moving next door to 25 Renz Road. Both houses were on property purchased by Carol’s mother, Mammee, after the death of Lowry, the oldest brother, in 1922. The house at 25 Renz Road was originally built as a library to house the books from Sylvester Simpson’s law library. Carol and Don Healy lived in this house from 1945 until July of 1947. The house had two levels with the bedrooms on the upper level and the kitchen, living room, closet and on the lower level. At this point, one had to walk outside to get from one level to the other. The staircase was added later when John and Ginny resided there.
Carol and Granville in Hellertown, PA.
Granville was very active in the Mill Valley Commuters’ Club, an organization that assured a smooth and orderly transition from ferry boat service to Greyhound bus service across the new Golden Gate Bridge. This took place in the early 1940’s.
Granville also served on the Board of Trustees of the Mill Valley Community Church and was active in the church during their entire residence in Mill Valley.
Granville Beedle’s Resume.
Recollections of Granville L. Beedle
(These were written between 1969 and 1977. As the handwriting was very small it was difficult to make out and transcribe every bit of it, hence the gaps.)
If I hadn’t been born in Nevada City in 1888, I wouldn’t have quit High School after two years, a full year early and taken a full year business course at the Grass Valley Business College. I either rode by bike or if stormy took the trolley, “electrified” which ran hourly. I wouldn’t have gone to work for the Nevada City Miners’ Transcript (a daily) because I could take dictation; this editor was a Carolinian, better known as a “Cousin Jack”. I don’t think that he had ever dictated before I met up with him. As a result, I later became his _______( can’t make out the writing)-up man. Also, I was working part-time at the time of the San Francisco Earthquake, and it happened that I was at his office when the earthquake occurred. So when telegrams came to the Western Union office near ours, I got the news of the quake and phoned the people who had relatives or friends in San Francisco at that time. And then, years later when I was living in San Francisco and working for the Greater Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, I met Carol’s father, who was part-owner and editor (of the Sacramento Union) and chairman of the “Know Your County” Committee. It arranged monthly dinner meetings at various nearby communities; Fair Oaks, ?, etc.. At the latter event I met Carol through a friend of hers and mine, Reinheart McCloskey, a Sacramento Dentist; now retired but still living in Sacramento. Then Carol and I saw each other at a couple of other like events, but at the Empress Theater where the community held several of its events, one in particular when Carol and I danced very frequently together, we became better and closer friends. Until one evening at the Empress where another friend, Fred Holcomb, and I attended and sat in the front row of seats upstairs by coincidence and looked down on the reserved seats and Floyd said: “a friend of yours just looked at you”. I looked down, waited until Carol and her mother came out, and made a date with Carol; her mother saying afterwards, “Carol, the idea, you just met that man, and invited him to come and see you!” Lynn (Carol’s father) said: “I have seen him quite often and have no objections”.
This culminated in our marriage in their living room at 1616 “H” Street on a rainy Saturday night. We were to take their car. We got just around the corner and it stopped in a mud puddle. As I got out, Ray and a couple of friends, with gales of laughter, asked if they could be of assistance. So they started the car and sent us on the way with Carol driving. But I could not drive will enough to park it in the folk’s garage in the alley in the rear of their house. So Carol had to and we walked back to our apartment. The next morning Carol took the car back.
My ———– career with Mentor-Leavitt, covering the area from Sacramento to Red Bluff, Redding and Etna Mills and back via Chico to Sacramento, to —– as far as auto goes, to Orland where you, Carol and Gin were born. During the depression things were tough for us. I remember having to get someone who owes us for labor and parts to pay up iif they could so we could eat. I remember I parted with “my last Penny” and so did Mom on me ———- —— time. Never would I have been able to “make it” alone of it had it not been for Carol and her folks.
A Birthday Prayer (Poem) written by Granville Beedle to Carol Beedle, on October 23, 1924. The envelope is labeled: "Just a Birthday Prayer For my Sweetheart so Fair."
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Al is a paranormal investigator & researcher. He founded the Bronxville Paranormal Society BPS. Al says "I was born into a paranormal family... my mom would get premonitions. And my brother is a parapsychologist." As a youngster, Al had a memorial encounter with the Florida Skunk Ape" that changed his life and set him on his quest for Knowledge of the unknown.
Al is the CoFounder and Co Director of the New York State UFO Project N.Y.S.U.F.O.P., a grassroots organization whose mission is to collect, research and investigate UFO related sightings and incidents throughout New York State and the Tri-State area. It offers all an open Secure and confidential environment to discuss individual UFO encounters, experiences and more.
Al is also the CoDirector of North American Dogman Project - New York State Chapter N.A.D.P.N.YS.C. This organization researched and investigates sightings and reports of Dogman activity in hopes of gaining insight to this elusive Cryptid. The area of research isn’t limited to New York State but rather includes the NY tri-state area.
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Stats NZ Home > Browse for statistics > Industry sectors > Information communications and technology > Internet Service Provider Survey: 2015
Internet Service Provider Survey: 2015
Embargoed until 10:45am – 14 October 2015
Fibre connections hit 100,000
More people choosing uncapped data plans
Over 84,000 terabytes used in June 2015
Broadband speeds trending upwards
Mobile phone Internet connections increase 7 percent
The information in this release is based on data as at 30 June 2015.
Fibre-optic broadband connections continued to be the fastest-growing type of Internet connection in New Zealand. The number of fibre-based Internet connections has more than doubled to over 100,000 in 2015, from 46,000 in 2014. We’ve seen this exponential growth in fibre connections since the technology was introduced in 2011.
The number of DSL (copper) Internet connections continued to increase, but at a slower rate than fibre connections: increasing only 1 percent from June 2014 to June 2015, from 1.32 million to 1.33 million.
As at June 2015, fibre connections made up 5 percent of all broadband connections (up from 2 percent in 2014), and the market share of fibre connections is increasing. Compared with other countries that are part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), New Zealand’s fibre connections were still below the average value of 17 percent.
The number of broadband Internet connections with no data cap has quadrupled to 628,000 in 2015, from 155,000 in 2014. Since 2011, the number of uncapped plans has increased almost 30 times over. As at 30 June 2015, one-third of all broadband Internet connections were uncapped, compared with 8 percent in 2014.
Connections with data caps over 50 gigabytes (GB) peaked in 2014, and were expected to increase further in 2015 to meet the needs of heavy-data users. However, these high-cap connections are being replaced by unlimited connections. Sixty percent of all broadband connections allow 50GB or more data to be used each month.
The number of connections with data caps decreased across all data cap ranges. This shows that consumers are choosing broadband plans with high or unlimited data caps, allowing for data-heavy Internet usage. This may be linked to the decreasing cost of using the Internet: the cost of telecommunications services is 4 percent lower in 2015 than in 2014 (Consumers Price Index: June 2015 quarter).
People used over 84,000 terabytes in the month of June 2015, up 143 percent from June 2013. In 2014, some ISPs were unable to provide information on the amount of data used per month, therefore we are comparing 2015 with 2013 data. Monthly data use excludes data used by mobile phone Internet connections.
People used an average of 45GB per household in June 2015. This equates to watching approximately 27 hours of on-demand TV, or 11 hours of HD video per week. The increase in data is likely to relate to growth in video and music streaming, along with greater availability of options for TV and movie screening online, both subscription-based and non-subscription based. Several new video-streaming services launched in New Zealand recently, including Netflix, Lightbox, and Neon.
Residential connections used over 90 percent of the total data. However, in some cases it is not clear whether a connection is classed as residential or business, notably small home businesses.
Broadband speed is getting faster, both in download and upload speeds. Because of the differences in infrastructure that can affect the speed for individual connections, we collect the theoretical speed from each ISP. As at 30 June 2015, only 3 percent of connections had a download speed of less than eight megabits per second (Mbps), compared with 14 percent in 2014. Additionally, 23 percent of all broadband connections are now faster than 24 Mbps, up from 16 percent in 2014.
The Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) aims to increase broadband speeds to at least 5 Mbps, for 97 percent of New Zealand households and businesses. As at 30 June 2015, 98 percent of broadband Internet connections had download speeds greater than 5 Mbps. However, not included in this figure are the 3 percent of Internet connections that are dial-up connections, and the households and businesses that don’t have an Internet connection.
Upload speeds are also increasing, but are changing at a slower rate. The proportion of connections with uploading speeds of greater than 10 Mbps was 19 percent, up from 16 percent in 2014.
The number of active mobile phone Internet connections increased 7 percent in the year ended June 2015, to 3,959,000. The value of mobile phone imports was the highest ever, with $675 million of mobile phones being brought into New Zealand during the year. Based on the estimated population of New Zealand at 30 June 2015 (4.6 million), there were 86 mobile phone Internet connections for every 100 people. Some users have multiple mobile phone connections, for example a work and a personal phone, which are both used to access the Internet.
The way that people are using the Internet on the move is changing. More customers could be using their mobile phone for an Internet connection, instead of a cellular connection. Tethering a mobile phone to a laptop, for example, can take the place of a cellular connection.
For more detailed data from the ISP Survey, see the Excel tables in the ‘Downloads’ box.
See DataInfo+ for information on definitions, data quality, and revisions. These sections were previously included in this release.
Internet Service Provider Survey: 2015 (PDF, 8 pages, 204kB)
Internet Service Provider Survey 2015: tables (Excel, 14 sheets, 84kB)
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What Day: The 9th of February, 1984, fell on a Thursday.
35 years, 5 months and 8 days have passed since the 9th of February, 1984.
Day 40 of 1984.
Leap Year: 1984 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on this date will have the star sign Aquarius.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1984 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
Native American Zodiac: The 9th of February, 1984 falls under the Otter.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
Age: Anyone born on the 9th of February, 1984, will be 35 years of age.
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 9th of February, 1984:
United States: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
United Kingdom: Relax - Frankie goes to Hollywood
The movie "Terms of Endearment" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 9th of February, 1984.
Between the 22nd of September, 1980, and the 20th of August, 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
Mid 1980s fashion.
Strappy sandals, Keds, kitten-heeled sandals and pumps were popular footwear in the mid 80s. Fashion become more colorful during this period. Popular clothing included long wool coats, long and bulky sweaters, jumpsuits, large scarves, beanies, leather gloves, long flared skirts, slim miniskirts, slightly tapered pants and stirrup pants.
Popular music artists in 1984 included Prince, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Van Halen, Lionel Richie, Yes, Culture Club and John Waite.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on the 9th of February, 1984.
A baby that was born on the 9th of February, 1984 was probably conceived around the 2nd of May, 1983. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 9th of February, 1984 is the 18th of November, 1984. (Rough Estimate).
18th of January, 1984: A coal mine explosion in Japan kills 83 people.
24th of January, 1984: Apple release their Macintosh computer.
30th of January, 1984: The Dubliners founder Luke Kelly passes away.
13th of February, 1984: Lionel Richie releases his single "Hello".
17th of February, 1984: The film Footloose (1984) is released.
Historical events that have occurred on the 9th of February:
9th of February, 1985: DEA agent Kiki Camarena is murdered in Mexico.
9th of February, 1979: The Warriors (1979) is released in cinemas.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King - Starring Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Animated series.
The A-Team - Action TV series with characters such as "Mr. T" and John "Hannibal" Smith.
'Allo 'Allo! - BBC sitcom starring Gorden Kaye.
Cheers - Sitcom starring Ted Danson.
Knight Rider - Starring David Hasselhoff.
Family Ties - Sitcom starring Michael J. Fox.
The Smurfs - Animated fantasy-comedy television series.
Only Fools and Horses - British television comedy.
Magnum, P.I. - Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 9th of February:
9th of February, 1943: Joe Pesci: Actor.
9th of February, 1981: Tom Hiddleston: Actor.
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on the 9th of February, 1984.
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Looking for some nostalgia? Here are some Youtube videos relating to the 9th of February, 1984. Please note that videos are automatically selected by Youtube and that results may vary! Click on the "Load Next Video" button to view the next video in the search playlist. In many cases, you'll find episodes of old TV shows, documentaries, music videos and soap dramas.
Visualize the days that have passed since the 9th of February, 1984. Each day that has passed will be represented as a calendar icon.
Here are some fun statistics about the 9th of February, 1984.
1,118,271,600 seconds have passed since the 9th of February, 1984.
Since the 9th of February, 1984, earth has travelled approximately 577,028,145,600 miles through space.
Time for a quick language lesson! The word for "Thursday" in other languages is:
German: Donnerstag.
French: Jeudi.
Italian: Giovedi.
Spanish: Jueves.
Portuguese: Quinta-feira.
What does the 9th of February, 1984 mean to you? Were you born on this date? Did you finish school? A loved one passed away?
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Her ser du listen med FNM modeller. Vælg en model for at se alle årgangene.
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Wright R-975 Whirlwind
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FNM Class E.750 (1982)
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Faith No More discography
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Duffy discography
Welsh singer and songwriter Duffy has released two studio albums, six extended plays (under the name of Duffy) and one extended play (under the name of Aimée Duffy), six singles and seven music videos.
The Wright R-760 Whirlwind was a series of seven-cylinder air-cooled radial aircraft engines built by the Wright Aeronautical division of Curtiss-Wright.
Royal Mint (Spain)
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Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center
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Billion Year Plan
Unless mankind leaves the Earth, it will surely die there. This blog is dedicated to exploring the manifest destiny of mankind to fill all creation with life and intelligence.
Conceptual Design and Analysis of Planetary Defense Technology
http://www.aere.iastate.edu/events-2/conceptual-design-and-analysis-of-planetary-defense-technology-pdt-demonstration-missions/
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Japan leads the world in Space Solar Power satellites
http://www.jaxa.jp/article/interview/vol53/index_e.html
Q. Could you explain the Space Solar Power Systems project.
Laser beam-type SSPS
The Space Solar Power Systems project is a space-based solar power plant that generates energy by collecting sunlight in geostationary orbit. The energy is then transmitted to the ground, and converted into electricity and hydrogen for practical use. SSPS consists of a space-based power generation/transmission facility that gathers sunlight, converts it into microwaves or laser beams, and transmits those to the ground; and a power receiving facility on the ground.
There are differences in characteristics and capability between microwaves, which are used in microwave ovens and cellular phones, and laser beams, which you commonly see in computer printers and presentation pointers. We have not yet decided which of the two to use with SSPS, or whether we will somehow combine them. We are currently conducting ground-based experiments to find the most efficient way to transmit energy.
Regardless of which transmission technology we use, when we collect sunlight from outside the Earth's atmosphere, we can get a continuous supply of it, with almost no influence from the weather, the seasons, or time of day, allowing very efficient collection of solar energy. And since the energy source is the sun, it's an endlessly renewable resource - it won't run out as long as the sun is there. Also, because the power is generated in space and carbon dioxide is emitted only at the receiving site, emissions within the Earth's atmosphere can be greatly reduced, which makes this technology very friendly to the environment.
Q. Where does the idea for SSPS come from?
The idea for space-based solar power generation was introduced by an American, Dr. Peter Glaser, in 1968. His idea was to deploy large solar panels in space for power generation, and convert the energy into microwaves to transmit to the ground. NASA and the United States Department of Energy looked into the implications of implementation. But the project was so costly, it was shut down during the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Meanwhile in Japan, probably reflecting our nation's shortage of energy resources, SSPS research was started early, and has since been pursued by many universities and JAXA.
Q. What is the progress status of SSPS in Japan?
Microwave-type SSPS
There are many technological challenges to solve before SSPS can be implemented. However, in principle, we are getting close to the stage where it is feasible, and we have just moved from the study phase to the technology demonstration phase. Researchers have started preparation for the world's first demonstration of 1kW-class wireless power transmission technology, and are aiming for practical use in the 2030s. At this point, you could say that Japan is leading the world in SSPS research. I think that this is all thanks to JAXA's long-term commitment to this research.
Q. Could you describe the advantages of Japan's SSPS technology.
When transmitting power by microwaves, a significant technological challenge is how to control the direction, and transmit it with pinpoint accuracy from a geostationary orbit to a receiving site on the ground. Transmitting microwaves from an altitude of 36,000 kilometers to a flat surface 3 km in diameter is like threading a needle. In my opinion, Japan currently has the most advanced technology to do this.
With laser beams, as with microwaves, large reflectors will be used to collect sunlight. But uniquely, the energy of the sunlight itself will be used at the collection point as excitation energy for the laser beams. This would allow us to keep the structure simple, and therefore reduce the size and weight of the orbiting power plant.
Q. How would SSPS contribute to our daily life?
SSPS will provide a great boost to the world's energy supply because power can be generated as long as the sun is there. So, in that sense, our daily life will directly benefit from the technology because SSPS will satisfy the demand for electrical energy.
Also, I believe that this technology will be useful in disaster situations. At the SSPS microwave receiving site, we use a flat-plane antenna called a "rectenna" (rectifying antenna) to convert microwaves into electrical energy. So, for example, if a blackout occurs due to a natural disaster, a thin, portable rectenna can be unfolded and deployed to receive microwaves from space, which can be converted into electrical energy.
Finally, in order to construct a structure as large as the SSPS in space, it will be essential to have a new space transport system and sophisticated robots. I think the SSPS project will push forward R&D in the rocketry and robotics fields, which will inevitably contribute to the growth of both industries.
Q. Are there any safety concerns about electrical power transmission via microwave or laser beams?
We intend to make the intensity of the energy of the microwaves similar to that of sunlight. However, it is necessary to take strong measures to ensure the safety of living organisms on Earth in case they are exposed to microwave beams that are misaligned with the receiving site on the ground. For example, even with weak microwaves, the impact of prolonged exposure on the human body has not yet been fully understood. So I think it is essential to take operational measures to ensure the safety of the surroundings of the receiving site.
Similarly, there must be strict safety measures for the use of laser beams. For example, the SSPS station would transmit a laser beam aiming at a navigation signal light on the ground. If the power transmission facility shifts in space and the navigation signal is interrupted, transmission should be stopped immediately.
Q. Is there any international research collaboration on SSPS?
We have not really discussed it yet because SSPS is still under basic study, and Japan is the only country that is proactively dedicating itself to the research, by carrying out demonstration tests, for instance. Having said that, though, in reality, the enormous costs will make it very difficult for Japan to make the project happen independently, so I think that we will eventually need to run the project at an international level.
Q. Could you tell us what your goal is now.
I believe that Japan's long-term, steady efforts in SSPS research have made us the leading country in the field. I would like to carry on technology demonstration, step by step, in order to put the technology into practice in the future.
Although, Japan depends on imported energy resources today, if we can establish SSPS technology, it may even become possible for us to become an energy exporter. We would like to continue to lead the world in SSPS technology development, so that Japan will be able to play a major role as a contributor to the world's energy supply.
Yasuyuki Fukumuro
Advanced Missions Research Group, Innovative Technology Research Center, JAXA
Mr. Fukumuro joined the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA, now part of JAXA) in 1981, and has since worked in project planning and management, public information, and financial accounting systems. He has been in charge of research planning for the Space Solar Power Systems (SSPS) since 2007.
Posted by TheVision at 2/25/2012 09:00:00 AM 4 comments:
Space Elevator That Soars 60,000 Miles into Space May Become Reality by 2050
From: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/302223/20120221/space-elevator-60000-miles-reality-obayashi-nanotube.htm
By Surojit Chatterjee | Feb 21, 2012 12:01 PM EDT
Obayashi Corporation, one of the major Japanese construction companies, has a grandiose dream - it plans to build a 'space elevator,' by the year 2050, which will transport passengers almost 60,000 miles high into space, Japanese newspaper Yomiuri has reported.
A 'Space Elevator,' till now read in science fiction novels, is set to become a realty. As early as 1979, sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke mentioned about construction of a space elevator in his novel 'The Fountains of Paradise.' The elevator was supposed to link Earth with a satellite in geostationary orbit. But, it remained a dream because of technology's limitation.
The new millienium, however, has brought the dream of 'space elevator' into the realms of reality. At the 2nd Annual International conference, year 2003, on Space Elevator, Dr. Brad Edwards, president and founder of Carbon Designs Inc, showed the blueprint of a proposed space elevator, which has been backed by NASA.
But it's not just NASA. Even non-government organizations have been working on developing the technology of space elevator.
Once the space elevator becomes a reality, price of space travel is expected to become cheaper as people will no longer be confined to travelling by a space shuttle only.
According to Obayashi, a 30-seaters space elevator will be made of carbon nanotube, a material which is lightweight but 20 times stronger than steel. The whole length of the elevator cable is expected to be 96,000 kilometers (59,651.64 miles). At a speed of 200 kilometers (124,27 miles) per hour, passenger will be able to reach the terminal satellite which is 36,000 kilometers (22,369.37 miles) up high after a 7.5 days trip.
Obayashi claims the week-long trip might not be boring as it plans to play elevator music. Unfortunately, further details have not been disclosed.
Posted by TheVision at 2/21/2012 06:10:00 PM No comments:
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Scientists Hunt for Meteor Crash Clues in 200-Million-Year-Old Murder Mystery
By Aaron L. Gronstal, Astrobiology Magazine
Space.com | SPACE.com – Thu, Jan 5, 2012
Mass extinctions are a relatively common theme in the history and evolution of life on Earth, and the most famous one is the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. A plethora of research has been conducted to determine how the dinosaur era ended, generating theories of massive volcanic eruptions, catastrophic climate change and giant impactors from space.
However, much less is known about another remarkable extinction event that occurred roughly 135 million years earlier — an extinction that may have set the stage for the age of dinosaurs .
The mass extinction that occurred just before the boundary between the Triassic and Jurassic periods wiped out much of the life on land and in the oceans, leaving the world ripe for dinosaurs to plunder. For astrobiologists, the causes of this extinction comprise one of the greatest murder mysteries of all time.
Now, a team of scientists is helping to reveal the secrets of the Triassic-Jurassic (T-J) extinction by studying geological formations around the world that bear evidence of a traumatic disruption in Earth's ecosystems some 200 million years ago.
Recently, their investigation brought them to the shores of Northern Ireland's Antrim coast near the seaport of Larne. Northern Ireland is famous around the world for its stunning coastal drives and the lush forests of its glens and inlets. However, many of the locals are unaware that the quiet countryside also holds a veritable "pot of gold" beneath their feet for geologists. [10 Species You Can Kiss Goodbye]
The emerald coast
The team of researchers, led by Paul Olsen of Columbia University and Dennis Kent of Rutgers University, gather on a misty Irish morning in a small parking lot in Whitehead, Northern Ireland.
Here, they are able to cross the train tracks that hug the coastline and scramble down to a seawall that provides a safe route along the rocky shore. As their shoes slip along the damp stone, the small cliffs come into view ahead.
There is nothing particularly dramatic about the cliffs themselves, which are nestled below the train line and an imposing seawall topped with barbed wire. But the crumbling rocks peeking out from straw grass and brambles are a rare outcrop of material from the T-J boundary. They contain physical and fossil evidence that could help determine what happened to Earth's ecosystems before, during and after the T-J extinction.
In a time of plenty
At the time of the T-J extinction, the view from Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast may have been quite similar to the one that the research team is treated to today. In the late Triassic, Earth's landmass was smashed together as the single supercontinent Pangaea, and the British Isles were positioned relative to one another in much the same way they are now.
However, the waterways of the North Atlantic that now separate Ireland and Great Britain had much less exchange with the open ocean. In fact, this body of water was more akin to a large, inland sea. As the waves of this sea rolled in and out, the sediments they gradually deposited on the floor recorded a history of the environment that can be read like a book by geologists today as they dig down through the layers.
The late Triassic was a time of plenty for Earth, and the planet was a veritable paradise for life. Even the land now known as Antarctica was temperate, moist and supported a diverse range of flora and fauna. On the shores of the ancient Irish Sea, amphibians roamed the land alongside reptiles, some of which had some distinctly mammal-like traits.
Suddenly, disaster struck. In the geological blink of the eye (i.e., 10,000 years), life on Earth began to die. Two hundred million years ago, just before Pangaea began to break apart, half of the known species on Earth disappeared. [Earth in the Balance: 7 Crucial Tipping Points]
Many of the mammal-like reptiles were wiped out along with a vast array of single-celled and multicellular creatures on sea and land. Theories have been put forth about how this could have happened, but evidence of the true cause has eluded scientists for decades.
Modern shores and ancient lake beds
Evidence of the T-J extinction has been reported by numerous researchers working in sites throughout the world. For instance, a sharp decline in organic carbon and marine organisms was reported in samples from Canada's Queen Charlotte Islands in 2001 and St. Audrie’s Bay in England in 2002.
With their sampling efforts in the United Kingdom, Paul Olsen and his team are hoping to add their expertise to solving the T-J question. In various locations throughout the UK, scientists have identified outcrops of rock from the T-J boundary that are uniquely exposed at the Earth's surface. These sites are like natural libraries for geologists, where they can simply walk up and pick up samples that were "written" by the Earth at specific points in its history.
The researchers chose two additional sites in the British Isles to examine. The first was in western England's Somerset County. Here, the sediments that settled on the bed of the tropical sea between Great Britain and Ireland are now visible as great sheets of rock below the cliffs of the Bristol Channel. In these cliffs are visible layers of limestone and shale that contain a myriad of fossils — lasting evidence of the T-J catastrophe.
The team's second site was Lavernock beach near Barry Island, Wales. At these sites, there is a "dead zone" where few fossils can be found at the time of extinction.
At all three sites (Northern Ireland, Somerset and Wales), the cliffs reveal a unique feature that makes the British Isles of particular interest in the story of the T-J event. Near the time of extinction, the layering has been contorted. In contrast to the surrounding sediments, the layers ripple and bend as if they were shaken and pushed out of place. Could it be a clue of some specific, violent event that befell the region?
According to Paul Olsen, "The scale of the disruption is huge, and a huge cause seems likely."
This type of deformation is not rare in the geological record. Local disturbances, such as earthquakes, often disrupt the layers of rock beneath the Earth. What is unique is that it occurs all around the United Kingdom. If this deformation was caused by an earthquake, it would have been a very large one indeed.
"Not only is this disruption seen in the UK," Olsen said, "but it also appears to be present in at least Belgium and maybe as far away as Italy, according to the work of my UK and US colleagues."
Interestingly, at the Lavernock beach site in Wales, the deformation rests just below the dead zone where few fossils are found. This raises questions about whether or not the deformation event is tied to the loss of life at the T-J boundary.
"It's extremely unusual to have such a widespread zone of deformation," Olsen said. "The fact that it occurs very close below the extinction level suggests that there might be a causal relationship between the cause of the disruption, probably a mega-earthquake, and the extinction itself." [The 10 Biggest Earthquakes in History]
The culprit
Many of the typical explanations for mass extinctions have been put forth as potential culprits in the T-J event. These include dramatic climate change or the evolution of new and more competitive life forms. However, geological evidence from the British Isles provides little support for these theories.
The organic-rich shale that is widespread in the UK is evidence of a period of anoxia (no oxygen) — but these rocks were laid down seemingly later than the actual extinction event. Evidence for disruption of the carbon cycle due to global warming is also present, but again it postdates the main extinction event. In the UK, the extinction appears to time more closely to geological evidence of sea-level fall and loss of shallow marine habitats.
So what could cause a large-scale disruption in the geological record — rippling and twisting layers of rock over an area the size of the British Isles — and cause global repercussions that could change the course of life's evolution at the planetary scale? Could the dinosaur age have been ushered in by the same type of event that brought it to a close — namely, an impact from space? [5 Reasons to Care About Asteroids]
Questions concerning an impact event at the time of the T-J extinction have been raised before, but there is no known impact crater from this time period that is large enough to have caused so much damage.
The surface of the Earth is an incredibly dynamic place. Processes such as weathering, erosion and shifting plate tectonics mean that physical features on Earth are constantly being born and then wiped away. Mountains grow and wither, rivers change course and ancient impact craters are washed away or covered by soil and forests.
The only known impact that is thought to have occurred around the time of the T-J extinction, and in a location near the Britsh Isles, struck the Earth near the village of Rochechouart, France. Today, the Rochechouart crater is so heavily eroded that no surface features are visible at the Earth's surface. Disruptions in the rocks surrounding the impact were discovered in the early 19th century, but it wasn't until 1969 that the French geologist François Kraut proved an actual crater existed underground.
The Rochechouart crater is relatively small, with an estimated diameter of only 13 miles (21 kilometers), although before erosion it may have been about twice that wide. Unfortunately for Paul Olsen and his team, it is unlikely that the Rochechouart impact was large enough to cause a mass extinction all on its own.
By expanding their sampling efforts, the researchers hope to gain a larger view of the events surrounding the T-J extinction. Rochechouart may not be the primary culprit, but maybe it's just one piece in a series of catastrophes, from impacts to earthquakes and the eruption of a giant pulse of lava flows, that befell the Earth at this point in history.
Back on the Antrim coast in Northern Ireland, the researchers are finishing their day of sampling. New pieces of the T-J puzzle have been pulled from the cliffs, catalogued and placed in sample bags. The supplies are packed away and the now sample-laden backpacks are slung over shoulders. As the team climbs atop the seawall to make the trek back home, the mists finally give way to brilliant sunshine.
The samples collected from Northern Ireland will now make their way back to Columbia University, where they can be carefully studied in the laboratory.
"The samples will be analyzed for platinum group elements (PGEs), the specific ratios of which can help us distinguish between causes related to impacts or volcanic eruptions," Olsen said. [Image Gallery: Wild Volcanoes]
On Earth, the elements referred to as PGEs (such as iridium, platinum, palladium and osmium) were concentrated in the core shortly after our planet was formed, leaving the crust depleted in these metals. This means that there is a lower proportion of iridium at the Earth's surface relative to debris objects (like asteroids and comets) left over from the formation of the solar system.
Asteroids and comets retain higher levels of PGEs and have distinct PGE signatures, generally with more iridium relative to platinum and palladium. Most lavas have very low levels of PGEs with crustal ratios of the elements (although there are some exceptions), and volcanic and magmatic processes occurring on the way to the surface can also result in distinct PGE signatures.
Thus, generally only layers with both high levels of PGEs and high levels of iridium are candidates for an impact origin. Studying PGE concentrations and ratios has helped scientists recognize impact structures in the past, even millions of years after they were formed. A famous example is the iridium anomaly at the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary, which has been shown to originate from the impact of a giant dinosaur-dooming asteroid or comet.
"We have already found platinum group element evidence of an impact in eastern North America and Morocco," Olsen said, "and if we find it here in the UK, we will make a concerted effort to find more definitive evidence of an impact such as shocked quartz. But searching for that is very laborious, and we need to know which specific layer to focus on."
The Antrim coast will help the team build on previous studies from far-flung locations. Each of these locations offers a new perspective on the disaster that befell life at the boundary of the Triassic and Jurassic periods. With every new sampling effort, Paul Olsen and his team are getting closer and closer to understanding this pivotal period in life's evolution on Earth.
This story was provided by Astrobiology Magazine, a web-based publication sponsored by the NASA astrobiology program.
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Roscosmos Revives Permanent Moon Base Plans
From: http://www.moondaily.com/reports/Roscosmos_Revives_Permanent_Moon_Base_Plans_999.html
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Jan 20, 2012
Russian Space Agency Roscosmos is in talks with its European and U.S. partners on the creation of manned research bases on the Moon, the agencies chief, Vladimir Popovkin, said on Thursday.
"We don't want the man to just step on the Moon," Popovkin said in an interview with Vesti FM radio station.
"Today, we know enough about it, we know that there is water in its polar areas," he said, adding "we are now discussing how to begin [the Moon's] exploration with NASA and the European Space Agency ."
There are two options, he said: "either to set up a base on the Moon or to launch a station to orbit around it."
The project of a "prospective manned transportation system" to be sent to the Moon is currently being developed, the Roscosmos chief said.
The Moon base project seems to revive Cold War-era plans to create a permanent outpost on the Moon, which was talked about by some Soviet and U.S. scientists since the late 1950s.
Russia is also planning to send two unmanned missions to the Moon by 2020, the Luna Glob and the Luna Resource, Popovkin added.
Labels: Moon, Russia
Tap solar power from space: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
From: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sci-tech/energy/tap-solar-power-space-apj-abdul-kalam-406
January 10, 2012 DC chennai
To answer the energy crisis in the world former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has suggested that solar energy can be harnessed by establishing space stations in outer space in order to tap solar power round the clock.
Addressing scientists and faculty at Anna University on Monday, Dr Kalam said that the sun radiates about 10 trillion times the energy which humans consume across the world today.
If we were able to extract even a small portion of this energy from the sun, it would be sufficient to secure the energy demands of our future.
“Space based solar power has many advantages over traditional terrestrial based solar plants. First, the level of solar irradiance is about 1.4 times in extraterrestrial level than at the surface of the earth.
Second, in case of surface based solar power plants the panels can collect solar power for about 6 to 8 hours a day, whereas, in the case of space based power plant, the collection time is full 24 hours”, he said.
Pointing out that space based solar power plants do not get affected by weather, which might bring down the efficiency in case of terrestrial power plant, the former President said that thus space based solar power plant would be far more effective in their efficiency and power generation than the land based systems.
“There are three major focus areas in the space based solar power plant. First component is the space based solar power plant.
Second, is the earth based collection system and the third important aspect is the medium of transmission from space to earth”, he added.
Dr Kalam suggested that the energy should be transmitted from space back to earth – either through microwave or any other technology like laser. Careful research of the impact and safety concerns would have to be conducted.
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Should this be our future NASA Administrator? He gets it!
Back to the Moon—For a Fraction of the Old Price
Gingrich is right that America needs to retain its lead in space.
By CHARLES MILLER
As a former NASA executive, I am saddened by the media response to Newt Gingrich's proposal that we return to the moon. The mockery and ridicule does America a great disservice. Space exploration and development is an important national issue. It's not only possible and necessary to safeguard our future—it can be a lot cheaper than anybody dreams.
To recap: During the Jan. 26 Republican primary debate in Florida, Mr. Gingrich proposed that we return to the moon within eight years to establish a lunar colony, asserting that the benefits to America would be tremendous. Mitt Romney retorted that if somebody came to him to ask for "a few hundred billion dollars" to return to the moon, he would say: "You're fired."
But what would President Romney say to me if I proposed to return to the moon for $40 billion, not hundreds of billions? And if I explained how that would fundamentally enhance U.S. national security?
In 2011, I challenged a team of NASA engineers to answer a simple question: "Can we send humans back to the moon, and to the asteroids, with existing launch vehicles?" The answer was, "Yes, we can." We concluded that it would cost about $40 billion, and that this could be financed out of NASA's existing annual human spaceflight budget (around $4 billion) over 10 years.
But we can also change how we structure our human spaceflight efforts. In the face of trillion-dollar deficits, there's no other option. Mr. Gingrich's solution is to allocate 10% of NASA's annual budget of about $18 billion to prizes that would challenge and entice our best innovators and spaceflight entrepreneurs.
I would add that we should target the most important problem first—the cost of space launches. Use the first year's prize money of $1.8 billion to create a Reusable Spaceplane Prize. Set the first prize at $1 billion, and the second prize at $800 million—and then get out of the way.
Total reusability is the holy grail of space development. We have known this for 50 years. With it, launch vehicles become like airplanes. With it, we reduce the current launch-into-orbit cost of $5,000-$10,000 per pound to about $500 per pound. With reusable spaceplanes we can establish and economically sustain an initial lunar base—and open the solar system to all humanity. We already have the basic technology. The X-37, an unmanned vertical-takeoff, horizontal landing plane that uses 1990s technology, was last reported (it is on a national-security mission) in orbit on its second tour in space. The X-37 is a Mach 25 reusable spacecraft.
So why are we not developing fully reusable spaceplanes now? In 2010, NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist concluded that the primary barrier wasn't technical. It was that there was not enough demand for flights, based on existing and provable markets, to justify the large and risky investment. We hired a Wall Street advisory firm, Near Earth LLC, to independently assess the same issue, and it reached the same conclusion.
A Reusable Spaceplane Prize would solve this problem. As Mr. Gingrich pointed out in a speech last month, in the 1920s and 1930s entrepreneurs like Bill Boeing, Glen Martin, Donald Douglas, Jack Northrop and the Wright brothers—with some help from the U.S. government—created the greatest aviation industry on this planet. America is still the home of the entrepreneur, and we now have space-travel pioneers like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Robert Bigelow, Burt Rutan, Paul Allen and Jeff Greason.
The race for a Reusable Spaceplane Prize would grab the whole world's attention. After all, the nation that builds the first true reusable spaceplane will be in a position to dominate the much broader global commercial space industry. The nation that leads in spaceplanes will capture new markets opened by this industry, such as satellite servicing, tourism and medical breakthroughs from zero-gravity research. From all this will flow even more innovations, businesses and jobs.
Spaceplanes will also transform U.S. national security. In 2001, for example, Congress sponsored a bipartisan Commission to Assess United States National Security Space Management and Organization. In its report, the commission warned that the U.S. is in danger of a Pearl Harbor-type attack in space.
Our assets in orbit are strategically critical and yet vulnerable to attacks from our enemies. Commercial satellites, comsats, are part of the foundation of the world's economy. While our national-security satellites are hardened against irradiation and some other assaults, our commercial satellites are not. Across the planet, ATMs, remote-payment systems, television, radio, GPS, weather, Internet services and much more depend on comsats. Overnight, America's enemies could destroy orbital infrastructure worth tens of billions of dollars, with a sustained global economic impact in the trillions of dollars.
In January 2007, China successfully demonstrated an antisatellite weapon. More worrisome, both North Korea and Iran are developing ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads. One nuclear explosion above the Earth's atmosphere could have a devastating impact on the Free World. While China is likely to be rational in its use of antisatellite weapons, the same cannot be said about North Korea and Iran. Spaceplanes will eliminate this weak spot. With their ability to rapidly replace our orbiting satellites, they will reduce the incentive to attack us in space in the first place.
Remember that when Newt Gingrich talks about five to eight flights per day to space. Don't ridicule him for that. Don't scoff. He's not talking about a luxury, he's talking about a necessity. He is talking about American leadership throughout the 21st century. He is talking about peace through strength.
Mr. Miller is president of NexGen Space LLC in Arlington, Va. He served as NASA's senior adviser for commercial space from Feb. 2009 through Jan. 2012.
Ex-NASA exec: Gingrich moon colony lost in the laughter
By Charles Miller, Special to CNN
updated 3:11 PM EST, Tue February 7, 2012
Editor's note: Charles Miller is president of NexGen Space LLC in Arlington, Virginia, a space industry consulting firm. Although NASA is not currently among the firm's clients, Miller previously served as NASA's senior adviser for commercial space from February 2009 through January 2012.
(CNN) -- Lost in the laughter over the past two weeks has been GOP presidential candidate and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's core point about America's future in space. We shouldn't just explore space, we should develop and even settle it, using the same enterprise-friendly approaches that helped open the West and the skies.
As a former NASA executive, it is clear to me that most commentators don't understand this is now possible, let alone necessary.
David Frum's recent CNN viewpoint is eerily similar to what critics have said about other visionary ideas during America's history.
In 1844, Asa Whitney (cousin of cotton gin inventor Eli Whitney) proposed to the U.S. Congress that America build a transcontinental railroad. U.S. Sen. Thomas Benton of Missouri responded that it was "an imposture, a humbug; it could have emanated only from a madman ... science was unequal to overcome the Allegheny Mountains -- and now Whitney proposed to scale the Rocky Mountains, four or five times as high! Why sir, it's madness!"... "You are one hundred years before your time."
The golden spike was pounded into the ground in Utah just 25 years later.
In 1867, Secretary of State William Seward proposed that America purchase Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Horace Greeley of the New York Tribune mocked Seward, calling it "a frozen wasteland." Alaska became known as "Seward's Folly." It was one of the best investments America ever made.
David Frum: A moon colony is a waste of money
To be fair, Frum makes a point that must be addressed:
"With the greatest respect," Frum wrote, "'the wonder and glory of it' is not a very compelling answer to the question: 'What do I get for my hundred billion bucks?'"
The answer is that we shouldn't spend that much, and certainly not for "wonder and glory." Gingrich's core point is that we must change how and why we do space by leveraging the power of free enterprise.
Whatever misgivings you might have about Gingrich, in this case he is right.
American history proves that smart, focused action by the U.S. government can jump start entire new industries that open new frontiers -- from western railroads, to the air, to the Internet - and that is exactly where we are today in space.
In 2011, I led a NASA team that designed a strategy that could return America to the moon in 10 years for $40 billion. We can do so by using existing launch vehicles. More importantly, this strategy could also enable a new commercial space-plane industry and fundamentally enhance U.S. national security.
Space launch today costs about $10,000 per pound. Our national security space systems are dominated by small numbers of multibillion-dollar satellites. Innovation is slow. It takes over a decade to plan, develop and introduce new systems.
A large army of people watches over each satellite. If this reminds you of mainframe computers in the mid-1970s, then you know this sector of our economy is ripe for innovation.
Reusable space planes will forever change the space industry. The ability to launch frequently, reliably and at much lower cost will promote experimentation and enable new solutions.
NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist concluded that America has the basic technology to build space planes now. The primary problem is the proven market is not large or certain enough to justify the investments required. A Wall Street investment advisory firm, Near Earth LLC, independently validated our conclusion.
We've been here before.
In the 1850s, it was not possible to close the business case for a transcontinental railroad. The size, cost and risk of the private investment was too large. Then Congress passed the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862.
American entrepreneurs connected a continent and provided rapid, reliable, low-cost access across the country. They quickly accomplished what had been deemed impossible two decades earlier. America was never to be invaded again; no one would dare. We were firmly on the path to become a world superpower.
What do I get for my hundred billion bucks? The answer is that we shouldn't spend that much.
Fast forward to the 1920s.
Airline entrepreneurs were unable to raise the capital to purchase new airplanes because the passenger travel market was considered speculative. Then Congress passed the Kelly Airmail Act of 1925. With airmail contracts in hand, private airlines sprouted up all over America. Passenger travel grows exponentially. Less than two decades later, U.S. airpower helps win World War II.
Today, we are at a similar juncture. We have lost world leadership in commercial space transportation. But we can recapture it with totally reusable space planes.
Space planes are the transcontinental railroad of our generation. Space planes will open the next frontier -- the greater Earth-moon system -- to economic activity and bind it together. Space planes will radically lower launch costs leading to new applications, new industries and new jobs. The growth in demand will lead to even higher flight rates, lower costs and new opportunities.
As this virtuous cycle takes hold, America's role as the preeminent world leader in space will be assured for the next 50 years. U.S. national security will be permanently enhanced.
And we will get a little wonder and glory, too.
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Nick and Sharyn are Here!
Our dear friends arrived yesterday from America, not on the flight we expected, but at a similar time, so we had no problem finding them at the airport. We rented a car and Demetrios drove us home like a professional chauffeur - in the same make and model of car we had rejected a couple of weeks ago as too big to be manageable. It is, after all, now we've had some practice.
We kept poor Nick and Sharyn up all day and all evening, showing them a little of Ormskirk and rather more of Southport, doing a lot of walking in the process, and staying out in the sunshine. We are told that is the best way to get over jet lag.
So we all slept soundly last night and no problem appeared until this morning, as none of us had showered last night. Nick and Sharyn are used to a bathroom apiece, and now there are four of us, so it took all the time until 10:00 to get us all ready in time to greet Elias, who came to tea then. My hair was still damp.
I told Nick we can solve this problem very easily: he and Sharyn shower one day, and we the next. Just teasing! He forgot that the bath towel hanging on one of the hooks behind his door was mine (only place to hang it) and took it for a clean towel and used it for his own shower. Oh, well.
Sharyn put it best; she said we were family now, observing that you can't live in such close (not to say cramped) quarters without becoming family. True enough. It really is a small flat, and to all the people I've ever invited here, I think I should suggest that you come when Demetrios and I are elsewhere, so you can have it all to yourselves.
So we're at the library now, so Nick (and I) can get our e-mail and so forth on the library computers, and then we're off to Liverpool for the afternoon. Tomorrow we are going to take a 2-day trip in the hired car, although we haven't quite settled upon where to go. Sometime today we will come up with two plans, and tomorrow choose whichever one the weather most favors - having first taken care to provide ourselves with appropriate MAPS! then we'll come back here for a night, then take the other 2-day trip. (May as well get lots of use from the car while we have it!)
So Nick and Sharyn will be here until Monday when they return to Richmond, and we're heading off for Greece on Wednesday. It means I may not have another chance to post until we're in Greece; not to worry about us, dear ones!
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England (and we) in Uproar
We didn't even know about the first night of rioting, because we were out of town and didn't watch television or see any newspaper. We only found it out Tuesday morning, by which time all the biggest cities in England were having riots. So while England incinerates herself, I will tell you some (but not all) of the disastrous trip we took over the weekend.
Demetrios decided it as time, at long last, to rent a car and go to Scotland.
It was a proposition riddled with trouble from the first moment: he 'kerbed the tyre' (bumped his tires into the curb) all the way home from the car hire office in nearby Skelmersdale. The car, he said, was too big, and he was right. It was a Vauxhall Insignia, no good for the narrow streets of this country.
It was expensive, too, because I insisted we had to have an automatic shift. Driving on the wrong side of the road was going to be difficult enough without trying to work a stick shift with the left hand. And driving on the left isn't the biggest problem, either. The main problem is the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car. Steering a car is something we mostly do by habit. We know how far we usually are from the right or left side of the road. But all that changes when you're sitting where the passenger ought to be. You feel you're too far right, so what you do in reality is go too far left - and bump the tyres into the kerb. Or worse.
So Saturday morning came and the Big D. was too scared to drive. Anyway, the forecast was nothing but rain in Scotland. Never mind, said I, let's go south, where they're having sunshine. Cambridge. Demetrios once lived there for two years.
I'll see if I can drive the car, I added.
I had been in it less than ten minutes and was sitting at an intersection, figuring out which wa to turn when a very nice policeman knocked on my door and when I opened it, he said, 'You are obviously confused. May I be of assistance?' and I had all I could do to keep from bursting into tears.
'This is my first attempt to drive in the U.K.,' I said in the broadest American accent I could. So he smiled and said some kind something or other and we drove off.
It was a sign. A portent. I should have known then and there it would be unwise to proceed with our plan.
We took the car back to Enterprise and exchanged it for a smaller one, and somewhat less expensive, too. A cinch, after the previous monster.
I was still choking back tears, though, as we started off for Cambridge.
And even the driving, dear hearts, was not our main problem. The agony of the trip can best be summarized in two words: no map. We had no map because Demetrios was confident we didn't need one. He had lived in Cambridge, knew all its byways intimately, loved the place and could never forget it.
Where have I heard that before?
So we get to Cambridge and he has no idea where we are or where anything is. We wander around for an hour or more looking for a hotel or a bread and breakfast. They're all full. Of course; it's high tourist season and this is a big tourist spot, and on top of that there's a huge sporting event taking place.
Finally we arrive at a Premier Inn, one of our favorite places to say. 'Only' £86 for the night - budget hotel!
The main point of interest there was a bride having her hen party. A hen party is the UK's female equivalent of a stag party or bachelor party, a pre-wedding affair. This bride was dressed in a short white frock with a little crown on her head, to which was attached a tiny veil, as sort of precursor to the real wedding outfit. All her friends were dressed in black, with shocking pink sashes over their shoulders, on which was written, in glitter, 'Karen's Hen Party'.
Anyway, it was a relief to be there; it was by now something like half past eight at night and we had had a stressful drive and were hungry and tired. We had a little supper downstairs before going up to our room and crashing.
Next day was fun, I have to admit. It was a lot of fun, in fact, just not enough fun to make up for the general misery of the whole trip.
We found the Greek Orthodox parish in Bridge Street; it shares a building with the Church of England, apparently an Anglo-Catholic Church, judging from the Latin inscription ('Via Crucis, Via Lucis'), the stations of the cross all around the room, etc. After Divine Litury came an artoklasia, followed by a paraclesis because of the Theotokos feast coming up, plus special things for Transfiguration. We left as soon as it was all over, not pausing to meet people, and found a little French bistro, the Cote. Everybody there seemed to be French, too, a good sign. Yes, the food met expectations.
Cambridge is a beautiful town, bisected by the river, quaint, full of architecture ranging from late medieval to Victorian. Just walking the streets is great fun.
We wandered through some of the colleges of Cambridge University, King's College, associated with so many illustrious persons, Erasmus, \newton, etc., etc., etc., We only had time forSt. John's College, King's College, and Trinity College. Here are some Internet photos of Trinity College, which was fairly representative.
Each college is built around several
Inter-connecting Courtyards such as this one.
The colleges are lined up along the River Cam, where
tourists and others punt in flat-bottomed boats.
Scene from Trinity College
The most beautiful sight was Trinity College Chapel. We have had, for many years, recordings of some of their choral music, Psalms. You hear their choir every Christmas, too, on NPR, doing the Lessons and Carols.
Anyway, the feature that strikes you first and overwhelmingly when you walk in the door is the stone ceiling that looks like lace on account of the fan vaulting. In fact, it is the largest fan-vaulted ceiling in the world.
And the next thing that commends itself to your attention is all the stained glass. Basically, all the walls are stained glass from a certain height all the way on up.
And the third thing that makes you gasp is all the detailed carving in both stone and wood. Fabulously intricate, highly skilled work. You can very well see that King Henry VIII succeeded brilliantly in his plan to make this the most magnificent chapel of any college, here or in Oxford.
We drove around in circles for a very long time trying to find Demetios' old house and eventually stumbled upon it purely by accident. 'Number 108,' he announced gleefully. Well, maybe not. Nope, it didn't look quite right. It turned out to be #110. Anyway, he enjoyed seeing it again and I enjoyed seeing where he had once lived. We both regretted he had sold such a handsome house, so well located in such a gorgeous town.
By now it was after 5 o'clock, about time to find a place to spend the night, hopefully somewhere a bit cheaper than the Premier Inn.
So as we had decided that the next day we would either tour Warwick Castle or else go to Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's house and the Globe Theatre, we drove in that general direction (having first spent another hour driving around in circles through Cambridge trying to find the way out of it).
On the way, we passed through Huntingdon, and a place called simply, 'Tarsus'. Tarsus! Now there was an interesting name! We pulled in, and found it was a hotel and restaurant, featuring, 'Greek Food, Greek Dancing, Plate Smashing'. Perfect! I said at this point I could do with smashing a few plates.
There was a beautiful little courtyard with outdoor tables and candles and vines overhead, and everything looked most charming.
But of course, it was closed. Sunday night, and all...
So on we drove, with a sigh, ending up at around 9:30 in the little town called Royal Leamington Spa. Little town, did you get that part? Shouldn't be difficult to find a hotel there, right? Especially in a spa town, where tourism must be a major feature of the local economy. Right?
Wrong. Even after we asked someone in a pub, we couldn't find the bead and breakfast places he had told us were straight behind us. (It was a one-way street, so we had to drive around the block, which meant getting lost.) Eventually we did find the one he had said had been a few blocks straight ahead. It looked very nice, probably expensive, but by then we couldn't have cared less. The neon sign said, 'Anger Hotel' and I said that was just perfect for us by this point. So in we walked.
'Anger Hotel?' I asked the lady in reception. 'What an odd name! But never mind, we certainly qualify. We've been driving around forever and we are tired and hungry and frustred and cranky, and - '
'Angel Hotel,' she said. 'Angel.'
Did they have any vacancies? No.
It must have ben 10:00 by time we at last booked a room in the episode Hotel and spa. I'm afraid we were too out of sorts even to be grateful. After a drink in the bar, we just went to bed and fell asleep, all as quickly as possible to avoid a full-blown quarrel.
The Monday dawned bright and cheery, and we enjoyed our breakfast. We decided, over breakfast, to go to Warwick, see the Castle and peek into the Cathedral. Getting into the car, I said, 'Let us pray for good weather, good luck, and good temper.'
'Especially that last,' said Demetrios.
'Amen!'
Well, we had one out of three: good weather.
We weren't going to need a map or Warwick, right? I mean the castle had to be the town's dominant feature, and everybody would know how to get there, so asking directions shouldn't be difficult.
And sure enough, the Castle was the first thing we came to. Not that we came straight, mind you, but we got there, amid much criticism of one anothers' driving and/or navigating skills.
'You aren't parked very straight,' said Demetrios. To which I replied, 'I don't give a hoot.'
Okay, that was it. He wished with all his heart we had never come, and I heatedly agreed, so we walked back toward the car.
'It'll feel good to get back home,' I said, tearfully. Then, after a few moments, I added, 'Well, it's a shame, though, because here we are, literally at the Castle's gateway...'
So we toured the Castle after all.
Warwick Castle costs a bundle to get in, £12 per person, for seniors, and that's not for all the various tours, ither, just the major ones. But it's worth the price. The castle is very largely intact, so more fun than the ruinedones. We got to see the state rooms and the living quarters, as well as the basement places where armour-makers, laundresses, etc., worked. We wanted to walk around the parapets, and that was a great adventure, as well. Up a long staircase, along the first stretch of parapets, then up a narrow spiral stone staircase to the top of a very tall tower. (Winding staircases, in castles, always spiral clockwise as you're going up. That ensures that if you are an armed enemy, your right arm is always cramped, while the arms of the defenders, above, are toward the wide end of the stairs.) From the top, you have a wonderful view of Warwick, very quaint, an an especially good view of the cathedral. Good! We knew exactly where it was, because that was to be our next stop, just a quick peek before heading home.
Coming down from that tower was worse, I think, than going up. Okay, so down the stairs, out to the next stretch of parapets, up the next tower, back down to the third bit of walkway, up yet another tower, and back down again to the last stretch of parapets, then back down to the ground. It took my leg muscles two days to recover.
All the personnel at the Castle are dressed in period costume and they put on demonstrations of archery and jousting and other activities that would have taken place there.
All in all, it's a great place for a family day out.
Back to the car, in better spirits, which didn't last long. Surely it would be a cinch to get to the Cathedral, the towns second most dominant feature, yes? Especially since we had seen just where it was. Wrong. Although the Cathedral is obvious from the top of the Castle walls, it entirely disappears the moment you get into a car. And amid the maze of one-way streets and detours diversions for construction, we wandered around, on the wrong side of the street all the while, and dodging the left curb all the while, for a solid hour. And no matter which way we turned, we always came back to the Castle entrance, four times in all. Asking the way didn't help because everyone we asked was another tourist, who also didn't know.
There was no more time for the Cathedral, so the next thing was to find the road out of there, which took another half hour, putting us onto a very tight timetable, because the hired car had to be returned by 6:00.
At long last we found the M6, the main road back to our part of the country. by now, however, it ws nearing the rush hour, and the super-highway, always very busy, was downright clogged. It wasn't long before we came to an entire stand-still, which lasted 20 minutes or so before we came to the next stand-still. 'There's an exit coming up that may be a good way around the jam,' said Demetrios, studying the road atlas. (Yes, a road atlas we had, just no city maps.) So we took the next exit onto the secondary highway -- only to find it every bit as busy as the M6.
We crept along at literally about 5 mph for an hour or so. Every mile or two there would be a large, red-and white sign with alternating messages: 186 COLLISIONS IN 3 YEARS or 193 CASUALTIES IN 3 YEARS or 10 DEATHS IN 3 YEARS. Not very reassuring to novice drivers. In spite of being rather in a hurry, we kept the speed very low, adding greatly to our frustration.
Then, eventually, Demetrios said, 'This can't be right!' and he looked at the road atlas again and groaned. 'I didn't realize,' he said, 'that this route goes two ways. Each way is a different color in the atlas, so I didn't see it. We should have gone the other direction.'
I'll cut the rest of the misery short and just tell you silence reigned from approximately then until we arrived home at half-past eight. I took a shower and went to bed. Demetrios stayed up to watch the news, which is when we found aout about the rioting in London, worst fires there since the blitz.
Demetrios, a week later, says, 'We did have fun. You can't say we didn't.'
'We did,' I agreed. 'We had a lot of fun. I just don't think the fun equalled the misery.'
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Nicola Stevens
2018 AFLW Best and Fairest Votes AFLW 2017 AFLW Grand Final, 2019 AFLW Players AFLW Players by Player Number AFLW Preliminary Final, 2019 AFLW Round 1, 2018 AFLW Round 2, 2018 AFLW Round 3, 2018 AFLW Round 4, 2019 AFLW Round 6, 2019 AFLW Round 7, 2019 AFLW Trades AFLW Victorian State Players
Career : AFLW 2018 -
Debut : Round 1 2018 vs Collingwood
Carlton Player No. 35
Games : 22 * (7 Collingwood)
Goals : 1 *
Guernsey TBD
Height : 173 cm
Weight : TBA
DOB : March 24, 1993
Stevens was the reigning AFLW best and fairest winner at Collingwood in its inaugural season. At seasons end she requested a trade to cross-town rival Carlton. One of the best defenders in the game. Stevens is extremely versatile, as she can play as a running defender from half back, or lock down a key forward when required. She is also an excellent reader of the ball and intercept marker.
Recruited From: Collingwood (AFLW) via Melbourne University (Vic)
How Nicola Stevens found her feet
When the phone rang in December last year, Nicola Stevens was packing boxes and preparing to move house. She’d been expecting the phone to ring but still nervously answered as her mentor, and would-be manager, called to offer her the osteopathy job of her dreams. The Carlton defender had only recently graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) but experienced significant trepidation and uncertainty about where her future lay — it was a thought that, at times, was often overwhelming. “Planning for this year was a really scary thing for me,” Stevens told AFLPlayers.com.au. “I didn’t have the safety net of going back to university at the end of the year. Having to think about what to do next year for the first time ever was a really stressful thing for me.” Ahead of graduating, Stevens sat down with a tutor and mentor to seek advice as a graduate and beyond. “I was in the middle of my emotional breakdowns,” Stevens joked. “I was getting so worked up about what I should be doing and where I should be. “(This tutor) had crossed my mind quite a lot in the past few weeks so I wanted to have a chat with where I was at with things.” After sitting down with her and discussing the future, Stevens’ mentor alerted her to an opening at her clinic in Carlton. “I really just wanted some advice and support, but the conversation changed a bit from there,” Stevens said. It was a coffee catch-up that proved vital for Stevens being able to manage the challenges associated with job-hunting.
The journey to osteopathy was long and winding. Stevens experienced substantial self-doubt about her ability to pursue a science-based career despite her passion weighing heavily towards it. Growing up, she was inspired by her own osteopath, constantly asking questions each visit and eager to learn more about sport and the human body. “I knew I wanted to do what he did but there was always that thing in my mind that would I actually be able to do it,” she explained. An interest in sport and still unsure of her path, Stevens studied a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science straight out of high school. Although it wasn’t her passion, it was a step in the right direction to understanding where she wanted to take her career. After transferring into osteopathy, the first year for Stevens was an overwhelming experience. In her early 20's she was attending tutorials and lectures with students fresh from high school who knew exactly what they wanted to achieve and how to get there. “I was thinking, ‘why am I even here?’ I didn’t feel like I was good enough.” But as soon she was settled, Stevens said she knew osteopathy was the right path for her. With the often-challenging lifestyle of university and a budding AFLW career, acknowledging her emotions and mental health was critical to managing the self-doubt. “There are always going to be challenges that may stop me or make my path a little bit longer but at the end of the day that’s what I wanted to do,” she said. “I tried to remind myself it was going to be hard but I made sure that I surrounded myself with good people that also helped me get through it.”
Ahead of the 2018 VFLW season, and shortly after her first season at Carlton concluded, Stevens made the decision to step away from her commitments and focus on her final year of university. Football had always been an outlet for Stevens but with the AFLW competition growing, it had become more demanding. “I needed a mental break from all of it and I really needed to shift my focus,” she said. As much as Stevens is eager to improve her craft as a footballer, which saw her win the Collingwood best-and-fairest in her first AFLW season, she’s also learnt that there is more to life than football. It was her decision to travel overseas that gave her a fresh perspective on life. She traveled to Europe with her partner for a three week holiday before commencing a four-week placement at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO). Seven weeks away from the Melbourne fishbowl left Stevens feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the second half of her year. Her experience at the BSO was a reminder that there is more to life than football after a taxing, poor season from Carlton. The program placed Stevens in a community clinic where she was able to work with clients from all backgrounds including underprivileged people, individuals living in aged care facilities and children and expectant mothers. The experience not only allowed Stevens to learn from different osteopaths and different supervisors but also allowed her the opportunity to find what she loved doing regardless of where she was. “I was away for seven weeks and during that time I forgot that I was even a footballer,” she said. “I was discovering different parts of myself aside from football and it opened my eyes to so many different ways I can impact someone’s life.”
Away from football and work, Stevens uses her position as a public figure in a variety of ambassador roles close to her heart. Most notably is her role as an ambassador for Dementia Australia. Stevens’ mother was diagnosed with Dementia at the age of 52 when she was in year 12. Dementia Australia provided support services to Stevens and her family during times of need, offering counselling and educational services when challenging decisions needed to be made regarding her mother’s care. “For me, it was always important to give back to the people that have supported me and my family so much,” she said. Dementia is often classified as a condition for the elderly, with cases in people under the age of 60 quite rare but for Stevens that’s why her role as an ambassador was so unique and pivotal. It allowed her to share her own story with young people who may be going through the same situation with a family member. “When you go through something like that you need to rely on the people around you. They can help you make decisions and help process and understand things that little bit better.”
As the AFLW competition grows, so does the pressure the athletes face as they continue to balance their full-time careers and part-time, professional football commitments. Currently, Stevens is working two days a week to complement her training at Carlton but knows that two part-time jobs isn’t a sustainable financial option. Over half of Stevens’ Carlton teammates work full-time, with many studying or working part-time hours. Carlton train from 6pm until late in the evening, with the majority of players coming straight from work. “Some of us have had to sacrifice work opportunities to play football,” Stevens said. “I’m in a really good position at the moment to be able to balance both but I’m not going to be able to do it forever.” The public narrative surrounding AFLW has been both positive and negative but the biggest thing, Stevens says, is the need to have conversations around educating the general public in understanding the nature of part-time athletes. These are the conversations that have the ability to change people’s perceptions. “You’ve got to remind yourself what you’re doing for the game and what you’re doing for the young girls who want to play the game,” she said. After undergoing significant change since the 2018 season and a coaching panel overhaul, Carlton is well-poised to make their first AFLW finals campaign sitting top of the ladder in conference B. Pre-season for Carlton started with the question: what do we want to get out of 2019? From there the club, led by new senior coach Daniel Harford, built a culture surrounding positivity and strengthening relationships. Carlton are focused on the mentality of controlling what you can control and not dwelling on the past because you can’t change it. It’s a mantra that Stevens has been able to bring into her own life. With the high-pressure nature that football is, Stevens focuses on controlling the controllable. Recently she’s become more invested in yoga and reading as an outlet to switch off her mind and give herself some space from everything else that is going on around her. Stevens has been inspired by Brene Brown, a researcher who studies vulnerability, courage and strength, as a way to help her understanding of how to switch off but acknowledge her emotions. “I’ve had to learn to dial it back,” she said. “I have had to think about what I can try and do to get me where I want to be in the short-term. “If you think about the bigger picture it’s far too stressful.” - By Kavisha Di Pietro
2017 - Victorian State Representation
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Meet Julie Arvedon Knowlton of Slate Casting in Back Bay
Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie Arvedon Knowlton.
Julie, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I have always loved theater. I performed in my first show when I was in second grade (Mary Poppins in ‘Mary Poppins’) and while I haven’t been on stage for quite a while, I still absolutely love being in the audience and being behind the scenes. I love working with actors and Boston has some of the most talented people I have ever seen. I began working with local Boston actors right out of Syracuse University when I was a radio and TV producer. I then moved into the corporate video world and began to cast my own projects. Pretty soon I realized how much I loved casting and 25 years later, I’m still at it. With a few detours into theatrical publicity and teaching, I ultimately came back to casting full time.
My business partner Ashley Skomurski and I launched Slate Casting in May of 2016. Ashley is an incredibly talented casting director with an eye for finding that ‘needle in a haystack’. Six months after opening we added a third partner, Aaron Kahl, another amazing casting director who helps to balance out our high energy personalities. As a full service casting company, we cast for film, television, commercials, web, live events, voice-overs, and basically any project that needs talent. We all love what we do and I truly believe that our clients and the local acting community feel a difference when they work with Slate.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
There hadn’t been a new casting company in Boston for many, many years, but production in New England had been steadily growing and more and more actors were staying in Boston rather than moving away in order to work. We wanted to be part of this tremendous growth and provide our expertise and knowledge of the acting community to anyone who was looking for talent. I think we surprised ourselves as to how quickly our dream of starting a company exploded into a full-fledged business. We landed our first feature film casting just 2 months after opening our doors. We are extremely grateful to all our clients who have trusted us to cast their projects and we have been overwhelmed by the support in the acting community.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Slate Casting story. Tell us more about the business.
Slate Casting specializes in the full-service union and non-union casting for industrials, commercials, films, live events, voiceovers, web videos, theater, print, real people, and any other project that requires talent. We use a dynamic casting database which provides clients and talent with a cutting-edge tool to make the casting experience a success from slate to the scene. We look at ourselves as a ‘Boutique’ casting company. Ashley, Aaron and I tend to work together on all our projects as we each bring a unique set of skills to the table. I think this collaboration is what makes us unique. When clients work with Slate, they work with the three owners and we all contribute to making the job a success.
Our ‘Real People’ casting is one aspect of our company that also sets us apart. We are known for our ability to find ‘a needle in a haystack’- to be able to cast crucial roles with real people who may have never done any acting before in their lives, but are absolutely perfect for a particular project. We go out in the field, we personally meet with people in the community, we create an environment of trust and we truly care. We have met some incredibly inspiring people who we would never have had an opportunity to connect with if it weren’t for Slate.
We are also always meeting new people through our Slate classes. Ashley teaches an on-camera acting class for kids and teens, Aaron teaches on-camera auditioning for adults and I teach ‘Before the Slate’ a class for people who are just starting out who are looking for guidance about what they need to do to become an actor in Boston. in addition to classes, we also have special services to cast pets, our Set Pets Division, and we write a blog called the Bacon Blog. You’ll need to read it to find out why it has that name!
Above all, I’m proud of the fact that the actors we work with feel they have a safe, creative space when they audition with us. I believe we create an atmosphere for actors to do their best work and we couldn’t be happier.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I do feel very lucky. I remember many, many years ago I was having dinner with a friend who is a makeup artist. I was just starting out in casting and I said to her “I would love to someday cast a feature film and you and I are in the credits- you as a makeup artist and me as the casting director.” I’m not sure if I ever thought that would actually happen, but about 20 years later- it did! A film both my friend and I worked on recently wrapped and I was the casting director and she was the makeup artist. In a way, it’s a dream come true.
I also feel very lucky to have met the friends and colleagues that I have now. Having Ashley and Aaron in my life is truly lucky and getting to know so many actors over the past 25 years is also a blessing. I still work with many of the actors who I worked with when I was just getting started. It’s incredible to be able to maintain those connections. Very lucky.
Address: Slate Casting
162 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02116
Website: www.slatecasting.com
Email: julie@slatecasting.com
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Inflation Is Beating Expectations (excerpt)
Beating expectations recently has been the CPI inflation rate in the US. On a y/y basis, it rose to 2.1% during May, up from a recent low of 1.0% during October 2013. The core CPI inflation rate edged up to 2.0% from a recent low of 1.6% during February. That’s not much, but there was lots of buzz about it yesterday. Reflationists are starting to say, “we told you so.” Optimistic economists are saying that this confirms that economic growth is picking up since there is more pricing power. Pessimistic economists are warning that if price inflation continues to outpace wage inflation, eroding real incomes could depress the economy.
Where do I stand? I am in the middle, predicting that economic growth will stay moderate and that inflation will remain modest (or vice-versa). Admittedly, the core CPI inflation rate, on an annualized three-month basis, has been rising rapidly recently, from 1.4% in February to 1.8% in March to 2.2% in April to 2.8% in May.
Looking at the various components of the CPI shows that the recent flare-up in the core inflation rate has been relatively widespread. So there may be something to the reflation story, but we aren’t convinced just yet. In any event, we are feeling more comfortable with our 2.5%-3.0% range for the 10-year Treasury yield than we did on May 28 when the yield fell to the most recent low of 2.4%.
Meanwhile, the global inflation picture is mixed, but remains mostly subdued:
(1) OECD & G7. The core CPI inflation rate in the advanced economies of the OECD jumped to 2.0% y/y during April. It was just 1.4% a year ago. The same rate for the G7 major industrial economies also jumped to 1.8% from 1.2% a year ago.
(2) Eurozone. Of course, the Eurozone countries are in the OECD composite. Germany, France, and Italy are in the G7. Yet the region’s headline CPI inflation rate was only 0.5% in May. The core CPI inflation rate was only 0.7%.
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Arne Duncan Allows Waiver States Extra Time On Teacher Evaluation
By Alyson Klein on June 18, 2013 2:30 PM
The U.S. Department of Education will allow some states that have gotten waivers from pieces of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to postpone using student growth on state tests as a factor in personnel decisions for up to one additional year, EdWeek has learned—until the 2016-17 school year.
States would have to make their case to Duncan for the new flexibility, and the Department will approve the plans on a case-by-case basis—so no blanket waivers for everyone.
"To be very clear, this is not a pause or a moratorium," Secretary Duncan said. And he doesn't think every state will take the department up on its offer. "Some states won't seek that flexibility because they are already well ahead."
In making their case for the wiggle room, states would have to show that they have a "robust" plan in place for making sure teachers are well-versed in new standards and assessments.
Some background: In order to get flexibility from the Education Department on pieces of the No Child Left Behind Act, including the much-maligned 2013-14 deadline for bringing all students to proficiency on state assessments, states had to agree to adopt rigorous standards in reading and math that prepare students for higher education and the workplace. Most states choose to do this by adopting the Common Core State Standards, which are in place in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Virginia decided to go with its own homegrown standards.
As part of the waiver process, states were expected to put in place new assessments aligned to the standards. Two consortia, with a $360 million assist from the federal government, are developing tests aligned to the common core.
The assessments are expected to be rolled out in the 2014-15 school year. In the meantime, some states are using their own common-core aligned tests. And according to their waiver plans, states are supposed to start using student growth on those assessments to make personnel decisions about teachers, like whether they get extra pay, a promotion—or get to keep their jobs. Teacher evaluation has been the trickiest piece of waiver implementation so far.
Right now, states have a range of timelines for using the assessments to inform personnel decisions. Delaware, Florida, and Rhode Island, for instance, planned to get started in the 2012-13 school year, while Louisiana, Indiana, Washington and Tennessee aimed to get going by 2013-14. Connecticut, D.C., Georgia, and others had agreed to begin in 2014-15. And other states, including Arkansas, and Colorado, were shooting for the 2015-16 school year.
The new flexibility would only apply to states whose waiver requests were approved before the summer of 2012—that's Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
Who is not eligible? States whose waivers were just approved: Alaska, Hawaii and West Virginia.
And that's not all; the department is offering states flexibility to avoid "double-testing" of students, which is going to happen as states begin to test-drive the new common core aligned assessments. Under the new flexibility, any state could make a request to the Department of Education to use just one test in schools—either a field test designed to help work out the kinks in the new assessment system, or the regular state assessment. State officials pointed out that offering both tests would eat up a lot of valuable instructional time and had asked for some additional leeway, as reported in this fantastic (and prescient) story by my colleagues Michele McNeil and Catherine Gewertz.
Mixed Reaction
The decision to offer flexibility didn't come out of nowhere. Groups representing educators have expressed concerns that the department may be prodding states to move way too fast on teacher evaluation and that the added pressure on educators could hinder implementation of the common core. The Council of Chief State School Officers recently asked for flexibility in accountability systems as states transition to new standards.
And Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, which called for a limited moratorium on the use of the new tests for high-stakes decisions, said she was heartened that the administration appeared to be heeding teachers' concerns.
"There is no shame to a mid-course correction when you have ambitious goals and you see you're not getting there in the time table you wanted," she told my colleague, Steve Sawchuk, of Teacher Beat fame.
The National Education Association, which has been urging some leeway when it comes to using the tests for high-stakes personnel decisions, is happy with the move, the union's president, Dennis Van Roekel, said in an interview today.
"This was the culmination of a long, long conversation," he said. "The common core standards are too important not to do this right."
Chris Minnich, the president of the Council of Chief State School Officers, gave a special thumbs-up to the move to eliminate double testing. And the president of CCSSO, Mitchell Chester, said he thought the department's decision "strikes the right balance between flexibility and urgency."
But Chad Aldeman, who until last year worked on teacher evaluation policy at the Education Department, including on the waivers, said the decision has big implications for waiver renewals. The waivers are only slated to be in place for two years—then states must work with the department to extend them. All of that will happen well before this new 2016-17 deadline for flexibility.
"It was always going to be a little bit dicey holding states accountable for their plans outside the waiver timeline," said Aldeman, who is now a senior policy analyst at Bellwether Education Partners. Giving states extra time on a key piece of the puzzle is only going to complicate matters ahead of renewal. "There's no real reason that the department needs to make this decision now, other than political pressure."
And at least one state chief is having none of the department's offer.
"President Obama and the education establishment have caved into union bosses' demands to roll back critical reforms," said Oklahoma State Superintendent Janet Barresi in a statement released after the department's announcement. (It's notable that Oklahoma is already waiting until the 2016-17 school year to use student growth as a factor in personnel decisions, so the state doesn't even need this flexibility.)
The Education Trust, which advocates for poor and minority children, also has big misgivings. "The department is sending harmful mixed signals that students should meet the new standards, but it's still okay for teachers and schools to be evaluated on the old ones," the organization wrote in a statement.
Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, both Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., the chairman of the House Education Committee, and Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, the top Republican on the Senate Education Committee, immediately questioned the move. Both lawmakers have expressed big concerns about the waivers in the past.
"If anyone is looking for further proof that our education system is congested with federal mandates, the education secretary is now granting waivers from waivers," Alexander said. Kline, meanwhile, said in a statement that "more waivers and bureaucratic rigmarole can't address the challenges facing our nation's schools."
And a Senate GOP aide noted that California's bid for a waiver was rejected by the department because the Golden State didn't want to embrace the teacher evaluation component of the waivers.
"This is outrageous and without any intellectual coherence," a Senate GOP aide said. "States that grudgingly submitted [waivers] are now getting relief, but states that took a principled position are still screwed. Every member of the California delegation should be demanding a waiver for California overnight."
But a House Democratic aide didn't see the announcement as anything particularly earth-shattering.
"From our perspective, it fits with the broad waiver authority, so we don't see it as anything new," the Democratic aide said. "It's just kind of everyone figuring out what the transition is going to look like on assessments."
This post has been updated to include additional reaction.
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torsdag 17 oktober 2013
Feynman at the Nobel Banquet 1965: I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics...I don't know anything about the Nobel Prize, I don't understand what's it all about or what's worth what. If the people in the Swedish academy decides that X, Y or Z wins the Nobel Prize, then so be it. I won't have anything to do with it. It's a pain in the neck...ha..ha..hah...If someone tells you they understand quantum mechanics then all you’ve learned is that you’ve met a liar.
Lubos Motl behind The Reference Frame does not like the questions about the physical meaning (foundation) of quantum mechanics being posed by the Spanish physicist Pablo Echenique-Robba in the article:
Shut up and let me think. Or why you should work on the foundations of quantum mechanics as much as you please,
The title of the article connects to the famous "Shut up and calculate!" outburst by Dirac upon similar questions in the 1930s, which Lubos now follows up with:
The universal postulates of quantum mechanics, its probabilistic, proposition-based character, and its intimate connection with linear algebra are the main targets of the Spanish crank's assault when it comes to the ideas..
Richard Feynman, Niels Bohr, and the authors of almost all textbooks of quantum mechanics are victims of his ad hominem attacks...
Lubos wants to silence anyone (including me) who dares to question "the universal postulates of quantum mechanics, its probabilistic, proposition-based character, and its intimate connection with linear algebra" and throws invectives instead of simply using the scientific method he prides himself to follow.
But the questions remain and "shut up" is not an answer, in particular not a scientific answer.
PS For more on my views on quantum mechanics see Dr Faustus of Modern Physics, Many-Minds Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Contradictions 1-20.
Etiketter: Quantum Contradictions, quantum mechanics
Luboš Motl 17 oktober 2013 18:45
I just want to silence them on the platform of science because what these cranks are babbling has nothing to do with science and science shouldn't be a platform on which all idiots freely babble nonsense according to their will.
"Shut up" is perhaps no answer but that's because there's no meaningful question in this debate, either.
Claes Johnson 17 oktober 2013 21:48
Lubos: you are misjudging the criticism if quantum mechanics. It points to an essential question and making ridicule is not science.
Lost 22 oktober 2013 13:25
Lubos, let me remind you a quote of Landau-Lifshitz: "A more general theory can usually be formulated in a logically complete manner, independently of a less general theory which forms a limiting case of it. [...] It is impossible, however, to formulate the basic concepts of quantum mechanics without using classical mechanics". I mention it because you've said again and again that Landau is in your group.
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