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Hotel for Dogs Movie Photos
Hotel for Dogs (2009) Poster
Hotel for Dogs Plot
"Hotel for Dogs", stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon and Don Cheadle in a smart, funny comedy adventure that shows how far love and imagination can take you. When their new guardians forbid 16-year old Andi (Roberts) and her younger brother, Bruce (Austin) to have a pet, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday. The resourceful kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and using Bruce's talents as a mechanical genius, transform it into a magical dog-paradise for Friday--and eventually for all Friday's friends. When barking dogs make the neighbors suspicious, Andi and Bruce use every invention they have to avoid anyone discovering "who let the dogs in."
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Biochim Biophys Acta. 2001 May 28;1519(1-2):13-29.
HMGI/Y proteins: flexible regulators of transcription and chromatin structure.
Reeves R1, Beckerbauer L.
Department of Biochemistry/Biophysics, School of Molecular Biosciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4660, USA. reevesr@mail.wsu.edu
The mammalian HMGI/Y (HMGA) non-histone proteins participate in a wide variety of cellular processes including regulation of inducible gene transcription, integration of retroviruses into chromosomes and the induction of neoplastic transformation and promotion of metastatic progression of cancer cells. Recent advances have contributed greatly to our understanding of how the HMGI/Y proteins participate in the molecular mechanisms underlying these biological events. All members of the HMGI/Y family of 'high mobility group' proteins are characterized by the presence of multiple copies of a conserved DNA-binding peptide motif called the 'AT hook' that preferentially binds to the narrow minor groove of stretches of AT-rich sequence. The mammalian HMGI/Y proteins have little, if any, secondary structure in solution but assume distinct conformations when bound to substrates such as DNA or other proteins. Their intrinsic flexibility allows the HMGI/Y proteins to participate in specific protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions that induce both structural changes in chromatin substrates and the formation of stereospecific complexes called 'enhanceosomes' on the promoter/enhancer regions of genes whose transcription they regulate. The formation of such regulatory complexes is characterized by reciprocal inductions of conformational changes in both the HMGI/Y proteins themselves and in their interacting substrates. It may well be that the inherent flexibility of the HMGI/Y proteins, combined with their ability to undergo reversible disordered-to-ordered structural transitions, has been a significant factor in the evolutionary selection of these proteins for their functional role(s) in cells.
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Gene Expression Regulation
Genes, Viral
HMGA1a Protein
High Mobility Group Proteins/genetics
High Mobility Group Proteins/metabolism
High Mobility Group Proteins/physiology*
Promoter Regions, Genetic
Proto-Oncogenes
Receptors, Interleukin-2/genetics
Recombinant Proteins/metabolism
Transcription Factors/metabolism
Transcription, Genetic*
High Mobility Group Proteins
Receptors, Interleukin-2
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Local Transit Systems Seeking Input to Improve Service in Northern Michigan
NORTHWEST LOWER, MI – Commuters and local businesses still have time to participate in a survey designed to improve transit service in Northwest Lower Michigan. Networks Northwest is working in cooperation with the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) and Benzie Bus to conduct a transportation survey of people working primarily at large Traverse City west side businesses including Munson, the Grand Traverse Pavilions, and Meijer. In Benzie County, a survey is being conducted with Crystal Mountain employees to learn if Benzie Bus, Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority (CWTA), and Manistee County Transportation may service those employees better.
“We have been given an opportunity to help people save money and time and this survey will help us make informed decisions to grow ridership,” said Kelly Dunham, BATA Executive Director.
The survey is being funded by a Rotary Charities grant. The results will guide the expansion of new routes and hours of operations. The survey is available online at, surveymonkey.com/r/L92XCT6. Anyone interested can also participate in the survey by contacting Tad Erickson at 231-929-5053 or taderickson@networksnorthwest.org. They can also contact their local transit service to discuss ways to commute and save money.
BATA, Benzie Bus, CWTA, and Manistee County Transportation announced in October that they had worked with the Michigan Department of Transportation to regionally receive $443,000 in new funding to immediately improve commuter transportation options. The Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) funding was awarded to the four counties to create better regional connectivity for people in Northwest Lower Michigan. BATA had received JARC funding in the past, but Benzie, CWTA, and Manistee were first time recipients. In total, almost half of the $1.1 million new JARC funding for the state of Michigan was awarded to these four counties.
“We believe that helping people get to work is a primary responsibility for public transportation,” said Bill Kennis, Benzie Bus Director.
Nationally about 45% of a household income goes toward housing and transportation and locally it may be closer to 65% for some commuters. Networks Northwest recently published a commuter guide that establishes a case for employers to subsidize employee transit costs up to $255/month with the help of tax credits. Employees can also use pre-tax earnings to help off-set transportation costs such as purchasing bus tickets.
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2016 Audi Q5 Reviews and Ratings
Utility 4D 2.0T Premium Plus AWD
Utility 4D 2.0T Premium Plus AWD quattro 4dr 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr 2.0T Prestige Hybrid quattro 4dr 3.0L TDI Premium Plus quattro 4dr 3.0L TDI Prestige quattro 4dr 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr 3.0T Prestige
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The Audi Q5 is compact luxury crossover related to the Audi allroad wagon, taller and blunter but still with pretty proportions, as well as a clean cabin. The Q5 crossover has carlike curves, akin to Audi sedans and coupes.
Under the skin the Q5 has multiple personalities, with five engines and five sets of driving dynamics. From sensible to enthusiastic in character, while offering grace and ease of movement on a well-sorted suspension and the quattro all-wheel-drive system and 8-speed automatic transmission.
The base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 220 horsepower with an energetic and torquey power delivery, even pulling the two-ton Q5.
Most buyers will likely go for the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 that makes 272 horsepower and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds and goes 130 mph (same top speed as the four-cylinder).
The green choice is the 27-mpg TDI and 26-mpg Hybrid. The TDI brings 240 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. The Hybrid connects the base engine to a 54-hp electric motor fed by lithium-ion batteries, to get 245 net hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, and a zero to 60 mph acceleration time of 6.8 seconds.
We prefer the TDI for its more natural and earthy feel, with its diesel engine. We most enjoy the Audi SQ5 hotrod, with a 354-hp version of the 3.0-liter supercharged V6, and a beefed-up suspension.
The Q5 is unchanged mechanically for 2016, but there are a few additions to standard equipment, and new packages and options. All 2016 Audi Q5 models have three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, and Bluetooth. One new option for 2016 is an adaptive suspension, while the option of turning your car into a WiFi hotspot with Audi Connect is available at more trim levels. Plus, the Bang & Olufsen sound system spreads.
The Q5 has a complete set of safety features; rear thorax airbags are even available. However, a rearview camera is available only in an expensive bundle of features.
The Audi Q5 2.0T starts at $40,900 MSRP and comes with leather upholstery, an infotainment system, Bluetooth, 10-speaker audio, and an SD card slot that can handle 32 gigs of music on your iPod if you can’t find anything on satellite radio. Q5 hybrid Prestige retails for $52,500. Q5 3.0 retails for $48,100 for Premium Plus trim, $55,600 for Prestige. SQ5 is $53,300 for Premium Plus, $60,800, for Prestige
Audi Q5 styling is subtle, simple, and handsome. The Q5 easily blends in with the allroad wagon and even the A4 sedan, with its tall grille and slim headlamps surrounded by LED running lights.
The Q5 cabin sets a high water mark for its simplicity, detail, and rich finish. It’s bright and spacious under the panoramic sunroof, it’s luxurious, and it can haul cargo. The center console is wide, maximizing a sense of space and making the driver feel like a pilot. The dash isn’t curvy or claustrophobic, it’s upright and forward. There are too many buttons for the driver, but it looks unified. The optional layered oak trim is beautiful, and gives the dash panel a furniture-like finish.
Build quality is excellent and overall feel tight and refined, although road noise can be an issue with the base engine.
The driver and front passenger have a commanding view of the road from very comfortable standard seats. The seats are high but there’s more than enough headroom and legroom. In the rear the legroom is also good, although three adults can’t fit comfortably on the rear bench seat, which slides back and reclines so two can nap separated by a fold-down armrest.
The Q5 holds 29 cubic feet with the seats up, to 57 cu ft with them folded, enough for four big suitcases without stacking. There are also many small storage spots.
We like all of the Q5 engines, especially the base 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with 220 horsepower, which is pleasantly assertive. It’s lighter and almost as quick as the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with 272 horsepower. The turbocharger doesn’t lag much, the power comes on smoothly, it accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, and can hit 130 mph.
The paddle-shifted 8-speed automatic transmission is quick, with closely spaced gears. Quattro all-wheel drive and eight inches of ground clearance make the Q5 good in deep snow and on steep driveways. The Q5 can also tow up to 4,400 pounds, depending on the engine. The TDI is best because that’s what diesels do.
The Q5 handles like a car, especially the lightest model, again the base 2.0-liter. It’s a crossover that excels at passing, and comes out of corners like a lean and responsive wagon, like the allroad.
With the available Drive Select there are four driving modes of operation: Auto, Sport, Individual, or Comfort, which adjust the steering, transmission and throttle response, in concert with the also-optional adaptive suspension. We would pass on Drive Select mainly because there’s nothing wrong with the stock setup. It rides and responds to the road very well, while the steering is predictable and steady. One problem with Drive Select is that it’s not predictable.
The Audi Q5 delivers what a compact luxury crossover promises: good acceleration, handling, and fuel mileage. Comfort and convenience in the cabin. We think the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is the best choice, being nearly as fast as the supercharged 3.0-liter V6, although it’s hard not to like the TDI diesel.
Sam Moses contributed to this report.
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Interested in tickets for the Trump rally in Orlando? Here's how to find them
Here's how to get tickets for President Trump's June 18 rally at Amway Center in Orlando.
Interested in tickets for the Trump rally in Orlando? Here's how to find them Here's how to get tickets for President Trump's June 18 rally at Amway Center in Orlando. Check out this story on naplesnews.com: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/06/13/how-register-tickets-attend-president-donald-trump-june-18-rally-orlando-amway-center-rsvp/1444477001/
Rachael Thomas, Florida Today Published 12:31 p.m. ET June 13, 2019
President Donald Trump said in a May 31 tweet he intends to announce his second-term run at a June 18 rally at Amway Center in Orlando.
"I will be announcing my Second Term Presidential Run with First Lady Melania, Vice President Mike Pence, and Second Lady Karen Pence on June 18th in Orlando, Florida, at the 20,000 seat Amway Center. Join us for this Historic Rally!," Trump tweeted.
Trump is expected to appear with First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence.
Registration for the event is open now. Attendees can RSVP at donaldjtrump.com/events. Attendees can register for up to two tickets per mobile phone number. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
At 9:40 am Wednesday, Trump tweeted that 74,000 people had requested tickets for the 20,000-seat Amway Center rally. But as of 2:30 pm, Wednesday, Trump’s campaign website was still issuing new tickets.
The event is planned for 8 p.m. at Amway Center, 400 West Church Street in Orlando. Officials expect heavy traffic and long lines at the event, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Attendees are expected to begin arriving well in advance of the rally.
Where has Trump rallied in Florida?
Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Oct. 24, 2015
Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Nov. 28, 2015
Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Jan. 13, 2016
USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Feb. 12, 2016
CFE Arena in Orlando, March 5, 2016
Sunset Cover Amphitheater in Boca Raton, March 13, 2016
Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Dec. 16, 2016
Orlando Melbourne International Airport in Melbourne, Feb. 18, 2017
Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Dec. 8, 2017
Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, July 31, 2018
Hertz Arena in Estero, Oct. 31, 2018
Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, Nov. 3, 2018
Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater in Panama City Beach, May 8, 2019
2018: Sights and sounds from Donald Trump rally in Estero, Florida
Videos: President Donald Trump in Collier County
Inside the Trump rally in Fort Myers: Live coverage in photos
President Donald Trump spoke to a packed house during a Make America Great Again rally at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida on Wednesday 10/31/2018. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Governor and U.S. Senator candidate Rick Scott joined him on stage. Andrew West/The News-Press, Andrew West/The News-Press
Supporters take photos as Donald Trump arrives on stage during a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Michele Vandervelden, a committeewoman with the Republican Party of Palm Beach County, dances and waves a sign before a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Justin Parker of Marco Island dances to "We are the Champions" before a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
A young Trump supporter holds up a sign as she sits on someone's shoulders during a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
A Trump supporter holds up two peace signs during a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Tampa resident Rohan O’Handley, dressed in a patriot costume, awaits President Trump’s arrival Wednesday afternoon at Hertz Arena during a Make America Great Again rally. Ricardo Rolon, The News-Press
Trump supporters hold up signs during a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
President Donald Trump spoke to a packed house during a Make America Great Again rally at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida on Wednesday 10/31/2018. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Governor Rick Scott joined him on stage. Andrew West/The News-Press
A volunteer directs VIPs to their seats before a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Lucy and Emilil Bello of Bonita Springs stand with their arms around each other before a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
A Trump supporter holds up a sign before a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
President Donald Trump speaks at a Make America Great Again rally at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida on Oct. 31, 2018. Andrew West/The News-Press
President Donald Trump exits the Make America Great Again rally at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Andrew West/The News-Press
President Donald Trump waves to the crowd as he leaves the Make America Great Again rally at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Andrew West, The News-Press
President Donald Trump speaks at his rally at Hertz Arena Tuesday, October 31, 2018. Andrew West/The News-Press
President Donald Trump talks about the media Wednesday evening at Hertz Arena while addressing supporters during a Make America Great Rally October 31, 2018. Ricardo Rolon / The News-Press
President Donald Trump addresses supporters Wednesday evening at Hertz Arena during a Make America Great Rally October 31, 2018. Ricardo Rolon / The News-Press
President Donald Trump stands in Hertz Arena in Estero to address his supporters and campaign for Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Ricardo Rolon/The News-Press
President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Make America Great Again rally at Hertz Arena on Wednesday in Estero, Florida. Andrew West/news-press.com
President Donald Trump arrives to Hertz Arena Wednesday evening to address his supporters during Make America Great Rally October 31, 2018. Ricardo Rolon / The News-Press
Marco Island resident Justin Parker gets hyped up before the start of the Make America Great Again rally in Hertz Arena on Wednesday. Andrew West/The News-Press
Hertz Arena filled with President Donald Trump supporters before the Make American Great Again rally Wednesday. Andrew West/The News-Press
Sawyer Larson, of Fort Myers, drapes himself with a Trump flag while attending the Make America Great Rally at Hertz Arena I n Wednesday. Ricardo Rolon/The News-Press
Nathan Lockhard, of Jacksonville, plays to the crowd dressed up as President Trump during his visit to the Make America Great Rally at Hertz Arena. Ricardo Rolon/The News-Press
President Trump supporter Greg Yanda watches one of the videos at Hertz Arena promoting the Make America Great Rally. Ricardo Rolon, news-press.com
Supporters of Donald Trump start filling in the seats at Hertz Arena at the Make America Great Again rally on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2018. Andrew West/The News-Press
Ron DeSantis speaks at President Donald Trump's rally in Estero on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Andrew West/The News-Press
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Penelope Paparunas, Frances Ilmberger, Martin Heusser
Parallaxing Joyce
Parallaxing Joyce is a groundbreaking collection of critical essays, as it approaches James Joyce's work using parallactic principles as its overriding theoretical framework. While parallax, a frequent term in Joyce's work, originally derives from astronomy, it has been appropriated in this volume to provide fresh perspectives on Joyce's oeuvre. By comparing Joyce and Marilyn Monroe, films, art, serializations, philosophy, translation and censorship, among others, these scholars transform our way of reading not only Joyce but also the world around us. This volume will appeal not only to academic researchers and Joyce enthusiasts, but also to anyone interested in literary and cultural studies.
lic. phil. M. A. Penelope Paparunas, doctoral student at the English Department, University of Zurich
Frances Ilmberger, M. A., lecturer at the English Department, University of Zurich, & archivist at the Zurich James Joyce Foundation
Prof. Dr. Martin Heusser, English Department, University of Zurich
A. Francke Verlag
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A beginner's guide to forest bathing
Today's busy lives can have a significant impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle for a while, why not have a go at forest bathing? Despite the name you won’t need to pack your swimsuit: it simply means the practice of slowing down and immersing yourself in the forest atmosphere.
This handy guide will give you some top tips and places to go, so you can return to your roots.
The science of nature
Forest bathing or ‘shinrin-yoku’ was first developed in Japan in the 1980s, following scientific studies conducted by the government. The results showed that two hours of mindful exploration in a forest could reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels and improve concentration and memory. They also found that trees releases chemicals called phytoncides, which have an anti-microbial effect on human bodies, boosting the immune system. As a result of this research, the Japanese government introduced ‘shinrin-yoku’ as a national health programme.
Over the last few years forest bathing has begun to gain popularity in the UK. Many of us naturally head outside as a way to unwind and feel refreshed, but the benefits of ‘nature therapy’ are also backed up by science: in 2018 academics at the University of Derby found that improving a person’s connection with nature led to significant increases in their wellbeing.
Top tips for forest bathing
Forest bathing is no more complicated than simply going for a wander in your local woods or park. The only difference is that rather than walking for exercise, you take the time to really focus on the natural world around you: from the rays of sunlight catching the leaves to birdsong echoing from the canopy. Here are some tips to get you started.
Pick a quieter time of day. There’ll probably be fewer people around if you go to the woods in the early morning or later in the evening. Depending on your schedule you could also try weekday afternoons (outside of the school holidays).
Try turning off your electronic devices. An hour or two of digital detoxing will help you to slow down and focus on your surroundings.
Take your time. Wandering slowly through the trees can be very meditative, or you can settle down on a log to really take in your surroundings. If you stay still and quiet enough you’re also more likely to see wildlife, such as deer and birds.
Use all of your senses. When did you last touch a tree trunk and feel the rough bark, or notice the way sunlight catches the leaves, or try to pick out all the different types of birdsong around you?
Pay attention to your breathing. This is a great way to relax and clear your mind, so you can focus on what’s around you. Try closing your eyes and taking ten slow, deep breaths in and out, then gently open your eyes and bring your awareness back to the forest.
Stay as long as you feel comfortable. Two hours is the recommended time for a forest bathing session, but if you’ve got a busy schedule then even just 10 minutes in nature can help you to feel refreshed.
Forests in the South West
Where better to try forest bathing than on a secluded island? Brownsea is covered in swathes of peaceful woodland – perfect for a mindful stroll. The western side of the island is covered by pine trees that are favoured by red squirrels – if you sit here quietly enough you might even get to spot some of them.
Fingle Woods, Devon
The Teign Valley is easy to reach but still retains Dartmoor's air of mystery and wildness. As you meander along beside the rushing River Teign with the luscious green canopy of tree branches overhead, it’s easy to imagine you’re stumbled into a forgotten forest. If you’re lucky you might even spot otters or kingfishers along the way.
Standish Woods, Gloucestershire
Discover the healing power of nature on a woodland walk at this Cotswold escape. If you’re feeling energised then head uphill to Haresfield Beacon and watch the countryside unfold beneath you. If you’re lucky you might see a buzzard or a kestrel gliding above you. Leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Bradenham Estate, Buckinghamshire
Get off the beaten track among ancient beech trees on the Bradenham Estate in Buckinghamshire. In spring, bluebells carpet the forest floor whilst summer brings wild flowers and lush meadows. Take a moment to pause in the dappled shade of the woods, noticing the light shining through the fluttering leaves and feeling the warmth of the sun on your face.
Box Hill is famous for its views, but it’s well worth exploring the woods here as well. Follow the path that weaves down through the woods towards the River Mole to the iconic Stepping Stones – the perfect place to pause beneath the trees and watch the river flow by. If you’re lucky you might even spot the bright blue flash of a kingfisher.
Midlands and East of England
Longshaw, Derbyshire
Wandering through Padley Gorge on the Longshaw Estate, it’s all too easy to imagine you’ve stumbled into some mystical fairy glen. Trees cling to the rocky slopes; their branches twisting and intertwining overhead, while below the rushing Burbage Brook tumbles its way down the gritstone gorge.
Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire
There’s no shortage of peaceful woodland trails to explore at Ashridge. Take a stroll among the beech trees with their straight trunks and silver-grey bark, or get up close to the knotty, gnarled oaks that look like something out of a fairytale. Some of the trees here are hundreds of years old – can you imagine the stories they could tell?
Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Head for the heights at Alderley Edge - a dramatic sandstone escarpment covered in mature Scots pines and beech woodlands, and surrounded by the rolling Cheshire countryside. Keep an eye out for the Beech Cathedral, where the trees tower overhead to form a canopy that’s over 100 feet high.
Cragside, Northumberland
Cragside is home to over seven million trees and shrubs, but the best spot for forest bathing has to be the Pinetum. Here you’ll find yourself surrounded by towering conifers, which create a green haven all year round. Settle down on the bank of Debdon Burn to listen to the trickling water and breathe in the scent of pine needles.
See dramatic waterfalls in Snowdonia National Trust Images / John Miller
Coed Ganllwyd, Wales
Tucked away in a less-visited corner of Snowdonia lies Coed Ganllwyd – Wales’ answer to a tropical rainforest. The true highlight of a walk through the woods are the spectacular Rhaeadr Ddu waterfalls. Stand on the wooden bridge and marvel at the cascades, which are particularly dramatic after rainfall.
Enjoy woodland wonders in Snowdonia
Explore Black Glen Arboretum National Trust Images / James Dobson
Downhill Demesne, Northern Ireland
Nestled on the Downhill Estate on the wild Northern Ireland coast is a small woodland haven that provides shelter from the windswept clifftops. Filled with the scents of bluebells and wild garlic in spring, the Black Glen arboretum makes an ideal oasis for those looking to get closer to nature.
Unwind at Downhill
Sunrise in the woodlands at Fell Foot, Cumbria National Trust Images / John Millar
Help protect the trees that protect us
Trees are our natural armour in the battle against climate change. By looking after existing woodlands and planting new trees, we can grow a cleaner future together. Help protect the trees that protect us and donate to our Woodlands appeal today.
Donate to our Woodlands appeal
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We've got houses, castles, mountains and so much more to discover
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Had enough of motorway madness? If you’re out and about over the bank holiday weekend and need a pit stop, why not drop in on somewhere special for a break.
12 wild places to get away from it all
There are still areas of wilderness to be found, where you can really get away from it all. Here are some of our favourite wild places to get out and enjoy.
Ancient tree walks
When it comes to ancient trees, the UK comes top of the European chart. Find out which ten 'cathedrals of the natural world' our ancient tree adviser recommends.
We've got miles of coastline, hillsides and woodland waiting to be discovered.
Nine great parklands to explore
We look after a great number of parklands across the UK with wide green spaces, leafy avenues and ancient woods. Here's our pick of the best.
Land & landscape
We look after 250,000 hectares of countryside and more than 780 miles of coastline, keeping them accessible for future generations
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GDP > Constant LCU per capita: GDP (constant LCU). GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
GDP > Current LCU: GDP (current LCU). GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current local currency.
GDP > Current LCU per capita: GDP (current LCU). GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
GDP > Current US$: GDP (current US$). GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
GDP > Current US$ per capita: GDP (current US$). GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
GDP per capita > Constant LCU: GDP per capita (constant LCU). GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant local currency.
Highest marginal tax rate > Corporate rate: Highest marginal tax rate (corporate rate) is the highest rate shown on the schedule of tax rates applied to the taxable income of corporations.
Highest marginal tax rate > Individual > On income exceeding > US$: Highest marginal tax rate (individual rate) is the highest rate shown on the schedule of tax rates applied to the taxable income of individuals. This series presents the income levels for individuals above which the highest marginal tax rates levied at the national level apply.
Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate: Highest marginal tax rate (individual rate) is the highest rate shown on the schedule of tax rates applied to the taxable income of individuals.
Tax payments > Number: Tax payments (number). Tax payments by businesses are the total number of taxes paid by businesses, including electronic filing. The tax is counted as paid once a year even if payments are more frequent.
Tax rates: Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here."
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains > Current LCU: Taxes on income, profits and capital gains (current LCU). Taxes on income, profits, and capital gains are levied on the actual or presumptive net income of individuals, on the profits of corporations and enterprises, and on capital gains, whether realized or not, on land, securities, and other assets. Intragovernmental payments are eliminated in consolidation.
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains > Current LCU per capita: Taxes on income, profits and capital gains (current LCU). Taxes on income, profits, and capital gains are levied on the actual or presumptive net income of individuals, on the profits of corporations and enterprises, and on capital gains, whether realized or not, on land, securities, and other assets. Intragovernmental payments are eliminated in consolidation. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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Average time to clear customs > Days 7.85 days 2003 1st out of 17
GDP > Constant LCU 1.74 trillion 2012 50th out of 183
GDP > Constant LCU per capita 8,775.22 2012 136th out of 183
GDP > Current LCU 4.4 trillion 2012 49th out of 185
GDP > Current LCU per capita 22,161.61 2012 132nd out of 185
GDP > Current US$ $2.25 trillion 2012 8th out of 180
GDP > Current US$ per capita $11,339.52 2012 57th out of 180
GDP per capita > Constant LCU 8,775.22 2012 136th out of 183
Highest marginal tax rate > Corporate rate 34% 2009 18th out of 108
Highest marginal tax rate > Individual > On income exceeding > US$ $20,218.00 2009 51st out of 65
Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate 27.5% 2009 54th out of 87
Tax payments > Number 9 2013 151st out of 188
Tax rates 23.78 2008 56th out of 85
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains > Current LCU 294.31 billion 2011 26th out of 102
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains > Current LCU per capita 1,494.47 2011 70th out of 102
SOURCES: World Development Indicators database; World Bank national accounts data; World Bank national accounts data. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; KPMG's Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2009 (www.kpmg.com), and PricewaterhouseCoopers's Worldwide Tax Summaries Online (www.pwc.com).; KPMG's Individual Income Tax and Social Security Rate Survey 2009 (www.kpmg.com), and PricewaterhouseCoopers's Worldwide Tax Summaries Online (www.pwc.com).; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files. World Bank World Development Indicators.; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files. World Bank World Development Indicators. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.
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One bad idea would leave 25,000 in N.J. without health coverage
Associated Press file photoAs the state ponders reforms in its Medicaid program, state Sen. Joseph Vitale is questioning changes that would leave 25,000 New Jerseyans without health coverage.
Sen. Joseph Vitale (D-Middlesex) had a simple question at yesterday’s hearing on Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed $540 million cut in Medicaid spending: What if a patient is receiving chemotherapy when he is thrown off the program?
He was assured that person would continue to get the needed care.
Okay, Vitale said, what about someone with diabetes? Or asthma?
“Where exactly do we draw the line?” he asked. “Is there a list of sicknesses? Is it when they are on their way to the grave? Or halfway?”
Vitale knew there was no good answer. The hard truth is that when you throw people off these programs, they are more likely to get sick and die prematurely. He didn’t want this hearing to pass without pausing to acknowledge it.
But this was not the usual script. Vitale’s loaded questions were aimed at a friend, Jennifer Velez, the commissioner of human services, who has — for years — been his trusted ally in the fight to expand coverage of the uninsured.
This year, though, Velez is pushing a plan to revamp Medicaid that Democrats are vowing to fight. The $540 million cut is the deepest in the entire budget and will result in roughly 25,000 people being denied coverage over the next year.
Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerJennifer Velez, the state commissioner of human services, says her priority in Medicaid reform is to preserve care for children.
Velez’s plan is packed with good ideas, as even Vitale concedes. She wants to move more Medicaid patients into managed care. She would move patients from nursing homes to less intensive and expensive settings. She would claim more federal dollars. She would fund promising pilot programs, such as one in Camden that focuses intensive care on the most expensive patients, those with repeated hospital visits.
A lot of these changes would save money and improve care. They are the type of smart reforms that have earned Velez respect from all corners in Trenton.
But along with those good ideas, there is one awful one: to shut the gates for those 25,000.
This includes 1,400 adults who will lose Medicaid coverage, and about 23,000 working poor adults who will no longer be eligible to sign up. Those already in the program can stay, but the gates will be shut to new applicants who earn more than $100 a week, so the number denied care will grow each year.
The tragedy is that this is not necessary. Closing the gates will save the state only $13 million. In other words, if no one were excluded, this reform would still save $527 million.
During the hearing, Vitale asked Velez whose idea this was. She dodged that one.
But Vitale can’t believe this came from the same woman who has been marching with him for years.
“I think this is coming from the governor’s office, and that she doesn’t have control of it,” he said after the meeting. “She might get mad at me for saying that.”
Velez asks for perspective. Her priority was to preserve care for children, she said. And because New Jersey is already stingy with its Medicaid payments to doctors, there wasn’t much room to save on that front. Nor did she want to trim services, as other states are doing. She noted, too, that Democrats imposed even tougher cuts in 2002.
“It’s easy to get into a corner about what’s bad about this,” she said. “And saying it balances the budget on the backs of the poor is an easy place to go.”
The target group is indeed poor. The reform freezes enrollment for anyone earning more than a welfare recipient. Those affected will be exclusively workers in low-wage jobs.
With this change, welfare recipients will have a new reason to stay on welfare: If they leave, they will lose health coverage.
And while Velez said she wants to spare children, this reform will hit them, too. Because as sad as it is, parents who aren’t eligible themselves often don’t get insurance for their kids, either. The record shows that.
Look for Democrats to fight over this one. If the governor is smart, he’ll yield on the $13 million and run to the bank with his $527 million in savings.
If not, Democrats will say that he protects millionaires from tax hikes, while denying basic care to janitors and cashiers.
Yes, that’s class warfare. But who fired the first shot?
Tom Moran may be reached at tmoran@starlerdger.com or (973) 392-5728.
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Fans have voted Rick & Morty’s ‘Ricklantis Mixup’ episode the best ever
The new episode tackles themes of police brutality and discrimination via its 'Citadel of Ricks' concept
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Simple Rick in Rick and Morty season 3 episode 7: 'The Ricklantis Mixup'
In the latest episode of Rick and Morty, known alternately as ‘The Ricklantis Mixup’ and ‘Tales From The Citadel’, the fractures in a divided and unbalanced society grate against one other unbearably. The upshot – a brutal mirroring of America’s woes – has earned the show its highest-ever rated episode, with an average score of 9.9/10 on IMDb.
‘The Ricklantis Mixup’ ignores our own Rick & Morty (from dimension C-137), instead heading to The Citadel of Ricks – which was torn apart by Rick C-137’s catastrophic attack in season 3, episode 1. Here, Mortys from innumerate dimensions play second-class citizens who are constantly under the boot of their corresponding Ricks.
As well as the institutionalised discrimination and police brutality that this scenario entails, the 22-minute episode manages to pack in populist politics, adolescent directionlessness (via Stand By Me) and dissatisfaction, crafting an improbably searing critique of real-world America, and reintroducing a formidable villain – Evil Morty – to set-up season 3’s endgame.
It was a classic Rick & Morty episode, containing a beautiful mix of the show’s strongpoints. Wackiness, parody, science-fiction, tragedy, humour – they were all here in spades. In addition to rating the episode an unprecedented 9.8/10, fans have also lavished praise on the writing and voice acting – because 98% of this episode was voiced by Justin Roiland, who played dozens of variations of just two characters.
Kumail Nanjiani, star of The Big Sick, was among the most vocal proponents of the episode:
https://twitter.com/kumailn/status/907458349595324416
The show’s treatment of police brutality and corruption struck a chord with thousands of viewers:
Rick and Morty talking about police brutality , corruption, Government and discrimination all in one episode. #RickandMorty
— ✼ Sofia ✼ (@ana_sofia53) September 11, 2017
Tonight's episode of Rick & Morty was just about the best 30 minutes of TV I've seen in my life.
Watch this show. It *matters*. pic.twitter.com/UbVNnyxecW
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) September 11, 2017
THIS SHOW IS LITERALLY TACKLING RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION WITH RICK AND MORTY. SERIOUSLY THIS SHOW. #RickandMorty
— TRAFON (@RiseFallNick) September 11, 2017
Did… did Rick N Morty just comment on institutional racism and the various ways it intersects with class???? Fuck. #RickandMorty
— B (@vvcoolperson) September 11, 2017
New Rick & Morty holy shit. Callback character, derailed plot, sociopolitical commentary, subversive humour how did that fit in 22 minutes??
— Feed Me (@feedme) September 11, 2017
Some noted that the show didn’t even need ‘our’ Rick and Morty – the ones from dimension C-137 – to succeed:
That might have been the best Rick and Morty episode ever. And it didn't even involve "our" Rick and Morty.
— Useless Sequels (@USELESS_SEQUELS) September 11, 2017
And many seem to think it’s one of the best episodes of animated TV ever:
Season 3 episode 7 of Rick and Morty is not only their all-time best episode but one of the best episodes of animated TV ever
— C Lvnsn (@LvnsnC) September 11, 2017
What do you think? Is it the best animation you’ve ever seen? How does it compare to the recently released fourth season of BoJack Horseman? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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If you are travelling from a station that has the facility to purchase tickets it is a legal requirement that a ticket is purchased prior to travel. Railway Byelaw 18(1).
The DRPU deal with people accused of failing to pay their fare. The DRPU has a number of ways of dealing with passengers who have travelled without buying a ticket. The particular method will depend on the circumstances of each individual case. If you are suspected of fare evasion and an authorised member of Northern’s Revenue Enforcement Team stops you and issues a notice to you it will be one of the following:
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This is a request that payment of the unpaid fare is made within 21 days of the date of the notice. It may be issued when someone has travelled from a station without having bought a ticket and is genuinely unable to do so. Failure to respond to the notice within 21 days will result in the case being referred for prosecution.
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This is a notice issued to people who travel from a station at which it is possible to buy a ticket but did not purchase a ticket before travelling. It is a legal requirement that tickets be bought before travel if they are available for purchase. The fare must be paid within 21 days of the date of the notice. Failure to pay will result in the matter being referred for prosecution. Receipt of two or more Failure to Purchase Notices in a two year period will result in the matter being referred for prosecution
15. Penalty Fares Notice
A Penalty Fare Notice may be issued if a passenger gets on a train without a ticket or Promise to Pay Notice at a station where ticket buying facilities are available. The Penalty is the greater of £20 or twice the full single fare from the station where they got on the train to the next station at which the train stops. If the passenger wants to travel beyond the next station they must also pay the relevant fare from that station to their final destination.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. Online payments can be made at www.northernrailway.co.uk/paymynotice
Automated telephone payments can be made by calling 0844 409 2717. Calls to this number cost 5p per minute plus your network access charge.
The Penalty Fare Notice may also be paid by Postal Order (please quote your reference number on the reverse of the Postal Order) made payable to Arriva Rail North Limited and sent to the following address:
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If the employee who stops you does not issue a notice but takes your details for an incident report we will consider that report and then write to you. If we are proceeding with the incident we will offer to deal with the matter in one of the following ways. Either, a letter requesting the payment of the outstanding fare; a letter requesting an explanation or a fixed penalty. In the case of a fixed penalty you must respond within 14 days of our letter. If you do not reply within the appropriate timescale the case will be referred for prosecution.
We may also decide to offer to deal with the case by way of a fixed penalty after a case has been referred for prosecution. In any case involving a fixed penalty it allows the matter to be disposed of by the payment of a fixed amount of £90 providing the payment together with any outstanding fare is paid within 14 days of the date of our letter. Failure to respond to the offer of a fixed penalty is likely to result in the case being taken to court. Whether we choose to offer the option of a fixed penalty will depend on the circumstances of the incident.
Prosecutions in relation to fares, anti-social behaviour and car parking are brought in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation of Railways Act 1889 and the Railway Byelaws that were made pursuant to the Transport Act 2000.
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Drivers who do not park in accordance with the rules displayed in our car parks will be issued with a Penalty Parking Notice. The penalty is £50 and this must be paid within 28 days of the date of the Notice. If we do not receive a response within 28 days the amount outstanding will increase to £90, if this amount is not settled the case will be referred for prosecution. In those circumstances the details of the registered keeper of the vehicle will be obtained from the DVLA.
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Springfield now has a pizza theater. What is that?
The new "pizza theater" is now open in west Springfield.
Springfield now has a pizza theater. What is that? The new "pizza theater" is now open in west Springfield. Check out this story on news-leader.com: https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2020/01/10/springfield-pizza-dominos-theater-missouri/4430232002/
Stephen Herzog, Springfield News-Leader Published 2:33 p.m. CT Jan. 10, 2020 | Updated 2:41 p.m. CT Jan. 10, 2020
No, there won't be showings of pizza-themed films like Marinara Poppins, Crust Side Story or Jurassic Pepperoni.
What you can be treated to is an inside look at how Domino's Pizza is made while you wait for your pie.
“We are excited to bring another Domino’s location to the Springfield community,” Marty Prather, Springfield Domino’s co-franchise owner said in a news release. “The demand for Domino’s has been so great that an additional location will help us better serve Springfield residents and keep up with their love of pizza.
A new Domino's concept, the "pizza theater" is now open in west Springfield. (Photo: Domino's Pizza)
"We hope residents take advantage of this beautiful, new open-concept store where they can actually watch and track their pizza being made, each step of the way.”
Features of the new store include an open-area viewing of the food preparation process, free Wi-Fi, indoor seating for 18 customers, the ability to track carryout orders electronically on a lobby screen and a pickup window for carryout orders.
More on food: In 2019, at least 48 new restaurants opened in Springfield and southwest Missouri
The store also features a chalkboard to allow customers to "express their creativity or to leave feedback for the store team members," a news release says.
Domino’s in Springfield is also looking to hire delivery drivers and customer service representatives. More than 90 percent of Domino’s U.S. franchise owners actually began their career as part-time team members, including Prather and fellow co-franchisee Art Hurteau, according to the release.
They both began working at Domino’s as delivery drivers in the 1970s and worked their way up. They now own 32 Domino’s locations throughout Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Indiana.
The new pizza theater is located at 3308 W. Chestnut Expressway.
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'Year One' Style TRANSFORMERS Relaunch Visits CYBERTRON Before the War
By Justin Partridge, Newsarama Contributor March 7, 2019 11:30am ET
Credit: Sara Pitre-Durocher (IDW Publishing)
Credit: Gabriel Rodriguez (IDW Publishing)
What was life like on Cybertron before the Autobot/Decepticon War? IDW Publishing turns back the clock for a "bold new era" that's actually an old era - when Optimus Prime and Megatron got along.
Well, "got along" might be a touch strong.
Prose author Brian Ruckley ("The Goddess World" trilogy) partners with artists Angel Hernandez and Ron Joseph for this eye opening "Year One" style story of the Transformers people have known and loved for almost 40 years.
With this new Transformers #1 arriving March 13, Newsarama spoke with Ruckley about this new take on a classic era, which Transformers are involved, and how all wars start with simple disagreements.
Credit: Angel Hernandez/Ron Joseph (IDW Publishing)
Newsarama: Brian, where do we pick up with this new series? We know we are back on Cybertron before the Fall, but is that still a ways off?
Brian Ruckley: We start off basically in a time of peace and prosperity, on a Cybertron that’s a living, changing planet filled with wonders and different forms of life, cool technology and a more-or-less content population.
At the point the story actually starts, there’s been no substantial conflict on Cybertron – no war – for a crazy long time. There hasn’t even been a murder within the lifetime of most of the planet’s inhabitants. How long will we have to wait for everything to go wrong? That’s something readers’ll just have to wait and see...
Nrama: And who makes up our cast this time around?
Ruckley: The idea as far as cast is concerned is to build it up step-by-step, rather than overload the book with a host of characters right from page one.
The huge potential cast is one of my favorite things about the Transformers universe, and I’ve got plans for lots of them, but early on, we’ll be spending most of our time with a more focused selection. Folks like Bumblebee, Chromia, Windblade, Prowl, and a new character called Rubble. Megatron’s in there, Wheeljack’s in there, Optimus Prime is there. Some others.
The events taking place, and the world, are fairly epic, but we’ll be experiencing them mostly as they impact certain key individuals.
Credit: Angel Hernandez (IDW Publishing)
Nrama: Is it safe to assume that the ideological divides between the Autobots and Decepticons are back?
Ruckley: There are absolutely ideological divides on Cybertron. Exactly what they are, and who they’re between, I wouldn’t want to spoil. But you can safely assume Optimus Prime and Megatron do not agree about everything. Which isn’t to say they’re necessarily mortal enemies as this point either, of course. Or that they’re the ones actually running things.
Nrama: How is Cyberton as a culture fairing around the time of this run? Are they in decline or is this a story of a perfect society?
Credit: Casey Coller (IDW Publishing)
Ruckley: It’s doing pretty well, really. There are some tensions, some issues, but overall Cybertron is a peaceful, prosperous place. Even if everything’s not quite as rosy as it once was, though, it’s still pretty idyllic. There’s plenty of traffic and trade with other civilizations. It’s not a particularly oppressive place, there are no real shortages of anything, and there’s plenty of spectacularly advanced technology.
All in all, not perfect but not bad at all.
Nrama: Would you characterize this new comic as “user friendly”? I know the previous volumes had large followings but are you working for accessibility for new readers as you script?
Credit: Freddie E. Williams III (IDW Publishing)
Ruckley: I’m certainly trying for something that’s accessible, even if a reader knows essentially nothing about past Transformers storylines (although honestly, it kind of feels like pretty much every potential reader on the planet knows at least something about Transformers these days). But yes, the goal is to come up with something that absolutely works as someone’s first-ever Transformers comic, while also delivering something a bit fresh, a bit intriguing, for the reader who’s read every Transformers comic ever published.
Nrama: Has the current political climate fed into this new volume? It is kind of hard to not find comparisons to Brexit and various other political divides.
Credit: Nelson Daniel (IDW Publishing)
Ruckley: I think “kind of hard” is right. I’m sure some readers will see comparisons, influences, and so on in there - but it won’t really be because I’ve put them there in a deliberate, pointed way. I’m inevitably influenced by what I see around me, and what I know of history - you can’t not be, as a writer - and I might well be borrowing the odd idea, a few tactics, a few preoccupations, from here and there in history, or even current affairs. But I’m not going for a commentary on any particular viewpoint or agenda.
A lot of political divides tend to look a bit similar when you see them from far enough way, in distance and in time. They lose some of their black and white, get a bit gray. That, rather than anything specific about current events, might be the biggest influence.
Credit: Ron Joseph (IDW Publishing)
Nrama: The Transformers comics have famously crossed over with other IDW/Hasbro titles. With the relaunch, is that a tradition we can expect to continue?
Ruckley: Well, that’s a bit above my pay grade in the long run, but I can say that it isn’t something I’ve been asked to think about. I’m 100% focused on Transformers at the moment, and as far as I know so are IDW and Hasbro, as far as this series is concerned.
Credit: Jeffrey Veregge (IDW Publishing)
Nrama: In terms of artwork, was there a certain look or tone you were going for this new series?
Ruckley: All I’ll say about that, as a writer, is that being the artist on a Transformers comic has always struck me as a huge challenge, and I’m dazzled by the artists who bring this stuff to life. You need to blend precise linework with emotional beats, big-scale spectacle with more subtle moments. It’s not easy, and we’re lucky to have a couple of seriously talented artists working on this, in Angel and Ron.
Nrama: What about the Cybertronian relationship with Earth? Or are we mainly in space for this first arc? No spoilers of course!
Ruckley: I don’t mind spoiling that aspect of the first arc: no Earth. This is all about what’s going on with Cybertron and its inhabitants. Not all of those inhabitants necessarily convert, but I can promise that none of them are human, and the chances are good (maybe not 100%, but good) that no one living on Cybertron has the slightest idea that a planet called Earth even exists.
Credit: Nick Roche (IDW Publishing)
Nrama: Before we wrap up, I have to ask - if you were part of the Transformers universe, what vehicle and faction would you be?
Ruckley: The vehicle bit’s a “no contest” kind of thing: I’d want to be able to fly. Some kind of jet plane, or possibly a helicopter. Heavily armed preferably, but the ability to fly is the main thing.
Faction-wise? That’s a bit harder to answer. Generally speaking, I guess I’d like to think I’m on the side of Optimus Prime, because he’s Optimus Prime and as a rule he seems a pretty decent sort of robot.
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ClassifiedsReal Estate
Ridge, the 'gateway to the East End,' seeing big changes
A rural feel at the Ridge Conservation Area. Credit: Jessica Rotkiewicz
By Michael Gavin michael.gavin@newsday.com @MikeGavin7 Updated October 16, 2018 3:09 PM
Ridge, situated amid the Pine Barrens, features horse properties and miles of nature trails that help create a rural setting, says longtime resident Michael Loguercio, a Town of Brookhaven council member. Ongoing projects will soon bring new amenities to the country-like area. In addition to recent subdivisions — including Paramount Woods, which added 79 single-family homes, and Country Pointe Estates at Ridge, a development of nearly 100 homes — construction is underway on what will be Ridge’s second restaurant.
The family-style restaurant is being built at the former McDonald’s on the corner of Route 25 and Medford Road. Loguercio says the restaurant, expected to open next year, is owned by the proprietors of Alfredo’s Pizzeria, Ridge's other dine-in eatery. Given the lack of restaurants in Ridge and surrounding areas, “it will be an attraction,” says Lee Brooks, president of the Ridge Civic Association.
This expanded Cape, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, is listed for $379,000. Credit: H&G Realty New York
The area also will be getting a brand-new firehouse after a $14 million bond was approved in August.
“Most firehouses, when they pass, they win by close margins,” says Loguercio, also a member of the Ridge fire department. “This bond passed 5-to-1. It shows you the dedication of the community.”
Housing styles vary, from smaller starter homes to newly constructed Victorian-style houses, says Chris Sosik of H&G Realty New York. Prices within Ridge range on average from around $250,000 to more than $500,000, she says. Ridge also is home to the expansive 55-and-over communities Leisure Glen, Leisure Village and Leisure Knoll.
Offering easy access to the Long Island Expressway and the William Floyd Parkway, Ridge is “the gateway to the East End,” Sosik says. “It’s close to all East End amenities. It’s equidistant from North and South Shore beaches. It’s unique in that it has a lot of open space, so you get a real feel of being in the country.”
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The 184-acre Ridge Environmental Conservation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities and wildlife. Ridge Community Park includes a playground, a gazebo and various gardens. The Longwood Estate, on the National Register of Historic Places, hosts annual fairs and events.
Residents passed a $39.1 million Capital Improvement Plan in October 2017 to make various improvements at campuses within the Longwood Central School District. A status update released by the district in August showed that recent projects included new roofing, masonry work and paving, the reconstruction of the track at the junior high school, and new athletic fields and courts and paving and masonry work at the high school.
This ranch, with three bedrooms and one bathroom, is listed for $298,000.
There are 57 condos on the market ranging in price from $139,999 to $519,000.
SALES PRICES
Between Sept. 1, 2017, and Oct. 4, 2018, there were 123 home sales with a median sale price of $299,999, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island. The low price for that period was $135,000 and the high was $610,000. During that time period a year earlier, there were 141 home sales with a median sale price of $297,000. The price range was $100,000 to $499,000.
Most students attend Longwood High School.
This Colonial, with four bedrooms and 2-1/2 bathrooms, is listed for $439,999. Credit: Re/Max Eastern Properties
Town: Brookhaven
Area: 13.2 square miles
Median age: 48.2
Median home value: $305,000*
LIRR to NYC: From the Mastic-Shirley station, 97 to 110 minutes at peak
Monthly ticket: $461
School district: Longwood
SOURCES: 2010 Census; mlslI.com; LIRR;
*Based on sales in the past six months, according to MLSLI
Whiskey Rd.
Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half
Reduced: $4,900
Days on the market: 65
Scout Trail
Style: Colonial
Increased: $10,000
Madeline Rd.
Style: Victorian
Increased: $2,010
Days on the market: 344
NOW ON THE MARKET
This three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch offers an open layout that includes a living room, dining room and kitchen with vaulted ceilings. The 0.22-acre property, with taxes of $7,999, also includes an attached one-car garage. Tal Adla, The Adla Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 631-764-3106
This expanded Cape, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, includes a living room, a dining room with sliding glass doors and a new eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry and granite countertops. The one-acre property has taxes of $10,159. Chris Sosik, H&G Realty New York, 631-345-5600, ext. 26; 516-971-0380
This newly constructed Colonial, with four bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, features living and dining rooms, a granite kitchen with a center island and cedar shake cabinetry, and a master suite with full bathroom. The 1.07-acre property, with taxes of $10,000, includes a full basement and an attached one-car garage. Bryan Karp, Re/Max Eastern Properties, 516-384-0571
On Multiple Listings
Number of houses: 40
Tax range: $3,140-$29,864
By Michael Gavin michael.gavin@newsday.com @MikeGavin7
Mike Gavin has worked at Newsday since 2007, covering everything from real estate to sports. Born and raised on Long Island, he is a graduate of Stony Brook University.
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Rugby World Cup 2019: Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus rues costly mistakes against All Blacks
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says the All Blacks feasted on his side's errors. Credits: Photo - Photosport; Video - Rugby World Cup
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says the All Blacks feasted on his side's errors in their 23-13 World Cup Pool B loss at the Yokohama Stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand's two tries in the match came from turnovers, and the win will likely see them top the pool and could mean an easier quarter-final.
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Both teams made numerous mistakes, but while the world champions were able to capitalise on the Springbok blunders, Erasmus's team failed to return serve.
This despite the Boks having almost 60 percent of the territory and most of the possession.
"The tries they scored came from our mistakes," Erasmus told reporters.
"You could see in the first 10 minutes what their plan was to try and ruffle our defence, they kicked two up-and-unders from set-phases under our poles.
"There were times that we really put them under pressure. But people forget that as well as they attack, they defend very well too.
"The moment they get scoreboard pressure, and you have to play in your half in these conditions, then they really make it tough."
Erasmus said the clinical way the All Blacks took their limited chances, versus the Boks' inability to do likewise, could be a telling factor later in the competition.
"Give all credit to New Zealand," he said.
"It shows experience and a world-class team, and we struggled to handle that. I think it was a combination of them putting pressure on us and us not being able
to handle it well."
Erasmus had been vocal in the build-up to the game about referees treating both teams equally at the World Cup, but says in this instance his side's discipline let them down.
"We conceded, I think, nine penalties to four, so we did 11 things wrong, and we have to go away and fix it. So that battle we lost.
"[With that count] you're going to struggle to beat New Zealand, the quality side they are. I think discipline was our biggest downfall. I don't think we can moan about anything."
Erasmus confirmed a calf injury for prop Trevor Nyakane "that looks serious", but said limping winger Cheslin Kolbe and lock Pieter-Steph du Toit had been suffering from cramp.
The Boks are next in action against Namibia on September 28. They also face Italy and Canada in the pool.
Join us for live updates of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan
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Donald Trump UK Visit: President Trump says he predicted Brexit result in Scotland the day before referendum despite not being in Scotland that day
Andrew Quinn
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has repeated a claim he predicted the Brexit referendum result the day before the vote took place.
Mr. Trump is currently in the United Kingdom to mark the 70th anniversary of military alliance, NATO.
Journalists asked President Trump for his opinion on the general election due to take place in the UK on December 12.
President Trump said he did not want to comment but a few moments later he complemented prime minister and Conservative party leader, Boris Johnson.
It was while answering a question about the general election that President Trump falsely claimed he predicted the Brexit referendum result the day before the vote took place.
"You know I am fan of Brexit - I called it the day before," claimed President Trump.
"I was opening up Turnberry (golf course) the day before Brexit - you were there, many of you were there, I recognise that many of you were there."
The Brexit referendum occurred on June 23, 2016.
President Trump arrived in the UK the day after the vote on June 24.
Mr. Trump was in the UK to open one of his luxury golf courses in Turnbury, Scotland.
US President Donald Trump in London on Tuesday morning. (Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
President Trump's claim he predicted the outcome of the referendum has been debunked countless times.
There are many videos available online showing President Trump in Turnbury the day after the vote.
In the footage from 2016, President Trump hailed the result the day after the vote and even spoke about how he heard the Brexit result as the plane he was travelling in touched down in the UK on June 24.
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"They asked me if Brexit would happen and I said 'yes' and everybody smiled and they laughed," said President Trump in London on Tuesday morning.
US President Donald Trump (right) at a breakfast meeting with Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Winfield House, the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America to the UK, in Regent's Park, London. (Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
"And I said 'yes, it's going to happen', in my opinion - it was just my opinion.
"The next day they had the election and I was right.
"But I stay out of it.
"I think Boris [Johnson] is very capable and I think he will do a good job."
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New Statesman Podcast
Press hounds separate the man from the boys
Media - Ian Hargreaves
By Ian Hargreaves
The Press Complaints Commission is not a body easily praised to the sceptical. Dominated by editors, it is chaired by a Tory lord accomplished in delivering establishment fixes and governed by a rule book designed to deter all but the most determined complainant.
Yet on the issue of celebrity privacy, it is time to acknowledge that the PCC's supposedly hypocritical and ineffectual waffling has had some effect. The evidence? Prince William, Lord Levy and Euan Blair.
Prince William, the subject of supremely spin-doctored adulation on the occasion of his 18th birthday, has slipped out of the news again, as the Palace and the PCC requested. A couple of long-distance shots in last weekend's News of the World of the prince larking around with "gels" and a polo mallet are confirmation of tabloid restraint, not its opposite.
The case of Euan Blair is even more remarkable. Not only did a handful of newspapers fail to publish the story in their late editions on the morning the 16-year-old was found face down in Leicester Square, but none published more than an old holiday snap of him on the day the story broke; and none staked out the Prime Minister's home with the determination needed to obtain shots of the family visit to a London police station to receive Euan's formal reprimand. Within 48 hours, the press had dropped the story.
Nobody, not even Downing Street, argues that Euan's exploits should have been kept out of the newspapers entirely. The manner in which the story was reported also demonstrated restraint (or laziness, were you to take the minority view that here was an important story worthy of aggressive investigation). The Daily Mail failed to harass Euan's school friends in pursuit of their inside story. The Sun couldn't be bothered to reach for its chequebook. Max Clifford, whose offices are just up the road from where Euan vomited on his trainers, failed to spot a business opportunity.
Just about the only piece of competitive reporting detail I spotted was in the Times's account of conditions inside the Charing Cross Road police cell where Euan was instructed to sleep on the floor, rather than risk injury by rolling off a concrete bunk. It's not difficult to see how the paper's crime correspondent obtained that detail, and the description of a custody suite that "reeks of sweat and vomit".
The essential details of the story were common to all accounts. As is normal these days, the broadsheets were a bit cruder than the tabloids, although the Independent's political correspondent, Paul Waugh, appears not to have grasped this point.
Scoffing at the Prime Minister's speech to black religious leaders in Brighton, Waugh noted "a soundbite the tabloids were desperate for, a piece of political candour made in Campbell heaven: 'being a prime minister can be a tough job, but I always think that being a parent is probably tougher'."
The Indie's page-one headline? "Being a prime minister can be tough, but being a parent is sometimes tougher."
It was also the broadsheets that rolled out the bulk of those hideous, earnest backgrounders on teenage drinking, the pontificating doctors and the professional moralists paid to attack the "moralising prime minister". Almost every newspaper thought it worth having someone reminisce about a similar bout of teenage excess, although few could match the irrelevance of Lord Rees-Mogg's incomprehensible account in the Times of the circumstances that once found him drunk and confused on an Oxford college bowling green.
Pretty well all the papers agreed that the incident had done Tony Blair's over-pious image a power of good, in spite of their acknowledgement that this was exactly the line being pushed by Downing Street.
Only the Daily Telegraph broke ranks to lecture the Prime Minister about his "unmanly" behaviour in exploiting his son's misfortunes for political purpose, although the Telegraph also gave us the battiest piece of the week, when Daniel Johnson managed to bring together in a single piece Turgenev, St Matthew's Gospel, Kafka and Ron Davies. The point, I think, was that drunken young men in Leicester Square are in danger of gay rape.
In short, on William and Euan, the papers have "behaved themselves", something which always worries me, but which I acknowledge is, for most people, and certainly for Lord Wakeham, a cause of national celebration.
What about Lord Levy, the millionaire adviser to the Prime Minister who pays less in annual income tax than the average schoolteacher? Lord Levy tried and failed to use the courts to protect his financial privacy, but is still pursuing the argument that the Sunday Times must have committed or collaborated with an illegal act - impersonation - to get information from the Inland Revenue.
The newspaper denies impersonation - no doubt a "source" made the necessary documents available to the paper in return for an appropriate consideration - and justifies operating at the margin of journalistic propriety because of the undeniable public interest in interrogating new Labour's sincerity about impeding tax avoidance. Unlike Euan and Wills, this story will not go away.
A world in which a rich government adviser cannot shut down a story about his fiscal morality but where famous parents can subdue press interest in their teenage children is better than a world in which the opposite is the case.
Ian Hargreaves is professor of journalism at Cardiff University
This article first appeared in the 17 July 2000 issue of the New Statesman, Special Report - Lost souls in the city in the sky
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Chevron & Venezuela – Together Still
Easwaran Kanason
Co - founder of NrgEdge
Barely hours before the deadline, Chevron received word from the US government that it would be allowed to continue operating in Venezuela. The original 6-month waiver from the US oil embargo against the South American nation was due to expire on July 27, and with little time to spare, the Trump administration finally agreed to extend it but only by 3 months.
Chevron, along with US service firms Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes and Weatherford International – can now continue to operate legally in Venezuela until October 25. As a reprieve, that isn’t much. A mere waiver extension of 90 days will do little. Not long enough to stabilise the situation, but not short enough for major repercussions.
But at least for now, Chevron will be breathing a sigh of relief. The lone major US oil company still in operation after ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips made a costly flee when Hugo Chávez nationalised the oil industry, Chevron raised some eyebrows as it curried favour with the Chávez government. At stake were crucial shares in key oil fields, including the vast Orinoco Belt and future opportunities in the country with the world’s largest proven reserves that exceed even Saudi Arabia. The vacuum left by ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips was filled by Russia’s Rosneft and China’s CNPC, who receive crude shipments through complicated oil-for-loan deals. But Chevron is still holding on, supported mainly by Halliburton.
The main risk cited by Chevron as it lobbied for the waiver’s extension was that the assets it would be forced to give up would likely fall into the hands of Russian and Chinese firms, which would wipe out institutional American oil influence in the country. These fears appealed to the America First slant of the Trump administration, but only just. The necessity of the waivers was balanced against impatience to bring down the government of Nicolas Maduro. According to inside sources, Trump thought Maduro would cave in immediately following the sanctions; that this did not happen is a badge of embarrassment and the White House is apparently in no mood to capitulate and wants to force regime change soon.
Central to this equation is what the Venezuelan opposition, which the US recognises as the current legitimate government of the country will do. And Juan Guaido, the de facto leader of the National Assembly, has already announced that Chevron’s assets in Venezuela would be protected under his government. In other words, if Guaido became President, then there would be no problem. Russia and China wouldn’t be allowed to steal American oil interests from Chevron. But that is a big if. Guaido and his allies have already tried once to seize control, garnering international support for their cause but were repelled by Maduro and his incumbents. But pressure is still being applied, and the short tenure of the waiver could be seen as a sign that the US believes the Maduro regime will fall very soon.
And if it does, then Guaido would owe the US favours. And the price for US support is steep. Many American oil industry executives still remember the days of Venezuela’s ‘apertura petrolera’ period in the early 1990s, a golden age for US oil interests in Venezuela. In 1999, however the internationally-minded Rafael Caldera was replaced by leftist Hugo Chávez and those policies reversed, essentially kicking all US oil interests out of Venezuela. All, that is, except for shrewd Chevron. The battle waged by Trump’s White House is a war to return Venezuela to a pre-1999 state far more receptive to US influence. The question of which side will prevail is still up in the air, but for now, Chevron doesn’t have to choose a side yet.
Chevron's assets in Venezuela:
Four joint ventures with PDVSA (supported by Halliburton)
Assets include: the Boscan field in Zulia state, the LL-652 field in Lake Maracaibo, the Huyapari field and the Carabobo 3 project in the Orinoco Belt
Estimated production: 200,000 b/d, of which 25% goes to Chevron
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Organic Consumers Association Appeals to FDA on Mandatory GMO Labeling
The OCA calls on FDA to respond to consumer demand by requiring mandatory GMO labeling.
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As the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) plans to finalize guidance on the voluntary labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) has called on FDA to instead respond to consumer demand for mandatory label transparency on products and ingredients containing GMOs.
The OCA also called on FDA commissioner Margaret Hamburg to acknowledge the growing body of scientific evidence that GMOs, and the chemicals required to grow GMO crops, are potentially damaging to human health.
Ronnie Cummins, national director of the OCA questioned FDA’s stance, citing, “The American Medical Association has called for pre-market safety testing of GMOs, and almost 300 scientists and doctors last year signed a statement saying that there is “no scientific consensus on GMO safety.”
PoliticoPro reported that on March 27th, during a House subcommittee hearing on FDA’s proposed budget, Ms. Hamburg said, "We put out a proposed guidance and we hope to finalize that soon. Mandatory labeling really is appropriate when there is a fault claim. The fact that a product contains GE ingredients does not change the material content of the product." She added, “We have not found evidence of safety risks. It's an area that deserves further discussion and study."
The OCA responded to this statement, saying, “If further studies are needed before the FDA can state unequivocally that GMOs are safe for human consumption, then GMOs should be eliminated from the food supply until those further studies have been done,” said Mr. Cummins. “At the very least, products containing GMOs should be clearly labeled, and labeling should be mandatory, so consumers can choose to avoid GMOs if they have any concerns. We should not allow the biotech and food companies to test these products on our families.”
Further, the OCA insists that recent studies have linked GMOs to human health issues, including kidney and liver failure, allergies and cancer.
In late February, FDA announced plans to overhaul its 20-year-old rules governing the nutrition labels on food products. There was no mention of labeling genetically engineered ingredients, despite polls revealing that about 90% of Americans want GMOs labeled, said the OCA
Biotech and food industry lobbyists are also weighing in on the issue, with groups such as the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), announcing a draft bill that would require FDA to rule against GMO labeling, and also make it legal to label foods containing GMOs as “natural.”
In 1992 FDA ruled that GMOs were “substantially equivalent” to non-GMO ingredients, and that on that basis, no labels were required.
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Vitamin D Levels Linked to Colorectal Cancer Survival
Those with highest levels of vitamin D survived an average 32.6 months, compared to 24.5 months for those with the lowest.
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According to a new study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, clinical trial patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who had high levels of vitamin D in their bloodstream prior to treatment with chemotherapy and targeted drugs, survived longer, on average, than patients with lower levels of the vitamin. Those findings were reported at the 2015 American Society of Cancer Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in San Francisco.
The research, based on data from more than 1,000 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who enrolled in a phase 3 clinical trial of chemotherapy plus biologic therapies, adds to vitamin D’s already impressive luster as a potential cancer-inhibiting agent. In the study, patients with the highest blood levels of vitamin D survived for a median period of 32.6 months, compared to 24.5 months for those with the lowest levels.
“This is the largest study that has been undertaken of metastatic colorectal cancer patients and vitamin D,” said the study’s lead author, Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH, a medical oncologist in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment Center at Dana-Farber. “It’s further supportive of the potential benefits of maintaining sufficient levels of vitamin D in improving patient survival times.”
The study didn’t examine whether there is a biological cause-and-effect relationship between higher vitamin D levels and extended survival. As a result, researchers said, it’s too early to recommend vitamin D as a treatment for colon cancer. Ng and colleagues at Dana-Farber are conducting clinical trials to further investigate whether vitamin D supplementation is useful in treating the cancer.
In the study, researchers measured blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, a substance produced in the liver from vitamin D, in 1,043 patients when they enrolled in a phase 3 trial of three different drug combinations for newly diagnosed, advanced colorectal cancer. Patient vitamin D levels ranged from an average of 8 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL) in the lowest group to an average of 27.5 ng/mL in the highest group. The average level in all the patients was 17.2 ng/mL. Current practice guidelines from the Endocrine Society define vitamin D deficiency as having less than 20 ng/mL.
Researchers divided the patients into five groups based on vitamin D levels. On average, those with the highest levels survived 33% longer than those with the lowest (32.6 months vs. 24.5 months). Higher vitamin D levels were also associated with longer time to disease progression (12.2 months vs. 10.1 months).
Because high vitamin D levels can be a reflection of a healthy lifestyle (good nutrition, plenty of outdoor physical activity), researchers controlled for factors such as diet, obesity, and level of physical activity. Even then, the relationship between elevated vitamin D levels and extended survival held firm, Ng observed.
The research was supported by grants from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health.
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3GIRLS THEATRE "NEW WORKS FESTIVAL"
Labels: LGBTQ, short plays, women-only
PERFORMANCE: AUGUST 20, 2017 IN SF
"Radical Hope and The New Resistance"
https://3girlstheatre.org/lezwrites-submissions/
LEZWRITES! is a project of 3Girls Theatre Company that produces readings and performances of short works by lesbian, bi and trans playwrights of all races, ethnicities, and ages. This year's selections will be curated by a literary panel including 3GT Resident Playwright and Producer, Margery Kreitman, and playwright and Associate Producer, Mercilee Jenkins, published in The Best American Short Plays 2014-2015, and two special guest curators: Tina D’Elia, an award-winning casting director and solo performer whose shows include The Rita Hayworth of this Generation; and Thao P. Nguyen, author/performer of Fortunate Daughter, named one of the Top 10 Bay Area Plays of 2013.
WHO SHOULD SUBMIT
Calling for short works for the stage by Lez, Bi, and Trans writers. Seeking submissions from women of ALL AGES, RACES, ETHNICITIES, and RELIGIONS. WOMEN OF COLOR STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We welcome submissions from across the country and around the world. We love it if you are a writer who is comfortable performing her own work. If not, please send us your piece anyway, and we will find a qualified actor(s).
We are seeking 5-8 minute HUMOROUS pieces, related to the Festival Theme as it relates to your Lez, Bi, or Trans experience. You may want to focus on the Festival Theme and one or more of the following topics: work, dating, sex, intimacy, marriage, divorce, family, parenting, gender, race, health, aging, community, generational differences, and/or body image.
POSSIBLE POLITICAL TOPICS
Immigration/deportation; climate change; activist burnout; bathroom politics; Planned Parenthood; the future of free education, sexual harassment and sexual abuse; electoral politics; queer feminism today; equal political representation for women, and any others you may feel inspired to write on.
Your submission can be a personal essay, flash memoir, monologue, slam poetry, two or three character short play or scene, creative non-fiction, or a song.
$50 for writers or writer/performers and $25 for scene actors.
WHEN/WHERE
We will be doing a reading/performance on Sunday, August 20th at 7:15pm at Potrero Stage (formerly Thick House, 1695 18th Street, San Francisco 94107). It is a great venue with lots of street parking. Please make sure you are available on the day of the reading to attend a run-through rehearsal in the afternoon.
Submission by email only to: lwsubmissions@3girlstheatre.org
with “LezWrites! 2017” in the email subject line.
Please attach your scripts to your email in MS Word or PDF. Please number the pages. Please include all contact information on the cover page only: name, email address, phone number(s), and whether or not you accept texts.
Midnight, July 15, 2017
Questions? Email Associate Producer:
Mercilee Jenkins, Jenkins.mercilee@gmail.com
LezWrites! is a project of 3Girls Theatre Company whose mission is to develop, produce and promote new plays written by women playwrights. For more info visit https://3girlstheatre.org
Lakes Area Radio Theatre submission guidelines
Labels: radio, submission guidelines
Lakes Area Radio Theatre accepts script submissions from writers. Your original radio plays can be in any genre. To submit a script, review the following guidelines. Scripts that don’t comply with the guidelines may be returned. Upon clicking accept, you will be able to upload your file.
Script Submission Guidelines
Format – Your script must be in a radio play format which differs from stage plays and screenplays. There are no stage directions, visual cues or lighting directions. The scripts should include easily discernible audio cues such as dialogue, sound effects (sfx), and music cues. Number the pages and number the lines starting over with 1 on each page for the lines.
Content – We ask that content be suitable for all ages and family friendly. If you include innuendo and/or adult humor, please keep in mind some “children’s shows” which appealed to adults as well: Rocky and Bullwinkle, Fractured Fairytales, and the like. We broadcast our shows on a growing network of radio stations.
Length – Lakes Area Radio Theatre has a 30 minute broadcast space to fill every other week. Plays can be 29-31 minutes in length. Script lengths are in the range of 5000 +/- words.
We will accept scripts for single shows
We will accept scripts that would run for 2 installments
We will accept a series of shorter plays which fill 30 minutes
Fame Not Fortune – We pay a royalty fee of $30 per half hour of entertainment. This is based on input from radio script playwrights from around the USA as well as a BBC radio script writer.
Royalty Agreement – If we accept and use your script, we will send you a writer’s agreement. This agreement will grant us the right to produce the script; it will grant us the right to reproduce as many copies of the script as needed to produce the script; it will grant us the broadcasting and rebroadcasting rights to the taped production (radio and podcasts); the writer retains all rights to their original and/or adapted work.
Return Policy – We may not take the opportunity to use your script. There could be a number of reasons for this such as its length, content not deemed suitable for our audience, or just that we believe it needs more work. We will try to give feedback so that writers can edit and resubmit their work.
Please send script submission questions to:
Kent Garlinghouse, Script Director
Lakes Area Radio Theatre
2214 Geneva Road NE
lakesareatheatre@gmail.com
Därkhorse Drämatists “Tales from the Script”
HALLOWEEN THEMED PLAY FESTIVAL] Please consider the following guidelines for Därkhorse Drämatists “Tales from the Script”! It’s important to note, that while we favor newer plays, this festival is not limited to original work. Your submissions may have been produced at other venues, so long as it is unpublished and wasn’t featured in last year’s festival. Besides one-act plays, we are also looking for 1-person shorts & monologues. Please refer to the guidelines below.
One-acts: 25 page maximum / 10 page minimum. (No minimum page count for 1 person shorts or monologues). No exceedingly violent or pornographic material. Adult language allowed within reason.
Plays may have a maximum of 3-4 characters and should take place in a limited setting and minimal props.
Due for submission by September 1st. 2 submissions allowed per playwright.
Playwright must provide contact information including their location and previous production history of the play where applicable. Regional playwrights are given first consideration.
Submissions preferred in stageplay format. E-mailed no later than September 1st to: darkhorsedramatists@gmail.com
Plays can be any genre; comedy, satirical, farce, drama, horror or gothic as long as they fall into a loose ‘Halloween theme’. No musicals or murder mysteries please.
Plays will be mediated in a forum comprised of local playwrights, directors and actors to determine which will be produced.
Public Theater Emerging Writers Group
Labels: writers program
DEADLINE: AUGUST 31st, 2017. Materials must be postmarked August 31st or received at the theater or emailed by midnight EST of August 31st.
The Public Theater will select the strongest candidates based on the overall strength of the applicant’s play submission, artistic statement, and interview.
The Public will look for candidates from diverse backgrounds who show tremendous artistic promise and talent, as well as responsible and dedicated individuals who are serious about a career in the theater.
The selection committee will be comprised of Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Jeanie O'Hare, Director of New Work Development; Jesse Cameron Alick, Company Dramaturg; Jack Moore, Associate Dramaturg (New Writing).
- Cannot have professional representation for playwriting including, but not limited to, agent, manager or lawyer.
- Cannot be a full-time student at any point during the duration of the program.
- Cannot be enrolled in any academic playwriting course during the duration of the program.
- Must not have had productions in New York other than those using the showcase code or in an off-off Broadway theater with 99 or fewer seats. (If your New York show used a higher contract tier than the showcase code, you are not eligible to apply. If your New York show received a festival production in a theater with more than 99 seats and did not use an Equity contract, you are eligible to apply.)
- Must live within 90 minutes to The Public Theater via car or rail.
- Must be able to attend evening meetings at The Public Theater every other week in 2018 and 2019 as well as other events throughout the year, such as master classes, retreats, observerships and other special events at The Public.
- Regular attendance is mandatory and therefore applicants should view the program as a two-year-long commitment.
- Must be available for an in-person interview in early December 2017.
If you are unavailable for an in-person interview or have a limited conflict in regards to attending biweekly meetings, please make note of such conflicts on the Application Form. We will try to accommodate such situations on a case-by-case basis.
SUBURBAN HOLIDAYS 2017
QP is seeking one-act play submissions for our sixth Suburban Holidays production of new holiday plays the for November/December, 2017 Production.
Suburban Holidays explores the theme of the holiday season (in whatever form that means for the playwright) in a town “very much like Reading, MA.” Though this festival takes place in November and December, all holidays, not just the Christmas/Chanukah season are encouraged.
Since this festival draws a large pool of talented actors, plays featuring more than 4 characters will be considered first. Larger cast plays are strongly encouraged!
We would prefer to produce plays of 20-30 minutes in length, however, plays between 10-35 minutes are accepted.
Preference is given to playwrights from New England, though any playwright may submit.
If you are not a resident of New England, your play will be considered, but we do give preference to our area, to increase the chances of having the playwrights visit and see their plays in our festival.
Plays must be submitted electronically in MS Word or PDF format, written in standard play format to the festival Producing Director, Patrick Cleary at patrickjamescleary@gmail.com. Paper copies of plays will not be accepted.
Submissions must be received by noon on July 31, 2017.
Plays must be the original works of the playwrights and unpublished at the time of production. Preference is given to unproduced works, but works with limited production runs will be considered.
Original musicals will be considered, though musical accompaniment will be restricted to a keyboardist, should a musical be produced.
Playwrights whose plays are chosen for production will receive an honorarium of $100 for the festival.
Playwrights whose pieces are chosen will be notified via email no later than August 15, 2017. Selections will also be posted on the Quannapowitt Players website.
If you have any questions about this festival or the guideline submissions, please contact Patrick Cleary at patrickjamescleary@gmail.com .
Please include the subject line “Suburban Holidays” on submissions and questions.
Classic Theater Harlem Reading Series submission guidelines
PLAYWRIGHTS’ PLAYGROUND
Selected playwrights submit 10-12 pages of a new work in the early stages of development. Actors are cast on the spot and perform a cold reading, followed by a moderated audience feedback session. In addition to serving the development of new work, these readings give audiences a sneak peek into how new plays are created.
Submit your work to Ms. Shawn René Graham, Literary Director at readings@cthnyc.org. No phone calls please.
Plays/Excerpts may not have been previously produced.
Playwrights may submit up to fifteen (15) pages only.
Plays must be submitted as a PDF or as a Word document.
Playwrights will not receive comments on plays once submitted.
CTH asserts that a “Future Classic” is a play of social significance that has the potential to stand the test of time. It tackles large-scale economic, political, or cultural issues. A Future Classic promotes courageous and open-minded examination of controversial and critical topics that are at the heart of society.
Plays may not have been previously produced.
Playwrights may submit only one full-length play.
Playwrights should also include a brief author’s bio and/or resume.
Playwrights may also submit a play synopsis (250 words).
The Robert J. Pickering Award for Playwriting Excellence
Labels: full-length plays, musicals
This annual award was established to honor past member and playwright, Bob Pickering, and to provide a vehicle for playwrights to see their works produced. Over 30 plays have been produced over since 1984. $200 is awarded for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place.
Manuscripts must be received by December 31 2017
Types of plays accepted
Full length, unproduced plays and musicals. Children’s plays accepted.
Unable to return without a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Chairman and committee members read and review each entry and select ten finalists from which the first, second and third place winners are chosen.
Branch County Community Theatre reserves the right and agrees to produce the first place winner in this yearly competition. First place winners are required to sign a production contract.
Production House:
BCCT productions are staged in the historic Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan. Built in 1882, Tibbits is a completely restored 500-seat proscenium theater.
Branch County Community Theatre
14 S. Hanchett St.
365 Women A Year: a playwriting project
Labels: 10-minute plays, full-length plays, monologues, musicals, one-act plays, women-only
Welcome 2017 playwrights! We are entering our third year of writing pieces about 365 historical women a year! We would love to have you write with us.
PLAYS DUE DECEMBER 31, 2017 (There are no extensions.)
DIRECTIONS TO PARTICIPATE: (Please read these 4 steps carefully)
FIRST STEP: Choose a woman or women to write about. We are looking for 365 NEW women that our project has not yet covered. We do not accept repeats from previous years yet. You can make sure you don’t claim a repeat by searching through our historical women alphabetically. If you are not sure who to write about, scroll down for a list of available women.
Once you have chosen some options, you will fill out the 2017 CLAIM FORM. You will be asked to choose at least 3 options, in case your lady has already been claimed.
SECOND STEP: You will receive a confirmation (or denial) email. You are not officially writing about anyone until you have received this confirmation email from 365womenayear@gmail.com. It can take up to three weeks to get a confirmation email depending on the volume of claims we receive.
THIRD STEP: Happy writing. If at any point throughout the year, you get a hankering to write about someone else, simply fill out a new claim form.
Plays can be any length, any number of characters, any language, any genre (musicals included), and the playwriting format you are most comfortable with. PLEASE INCLUDE A LIST OF CHARACTERS at the beginning of the play.
FOURTH STEP: Submitting your piece. Please follow the directions, as your piece will not be officially submitted otherwise.
You will email your piece to 365womenayear@gmail.com. Follow the directions below:
(1) In the subject line you will put: 2017/Name of historical woman/Play Title/Page Number/Your Name. (If you have many historical women in your piece, simply write “MANY WOMEN” in place of the name of the historical women in the subject line.)
(2) Include YOUR 100 word playwriting bio in the BODY of the email
(3) Write out your historical/play info to be searchable on the website in the following format:
***Each historical woman needs to be listed separately, include ANY existing woman who appears in your piece, even if you didn’t specifically claim them.****
Alphabetical:
Alexandra David-Neel- “Adventuress Adventurous”(10 pages)/Playwright: Deborah Magid (2017)
Key Words/Occupation:
Alexandra David-Neel (Writer, Explorer,S inger)/Playwright: Deborah Magid
Century they were Born: (If you can’t find exact dates just put the century)
Alexandra David-Neel (1868-1969)/Playwright: Deborah Magid
By Play Info: (just written out once with all the women in history listed after “inspired by”)
“Adventuress Adventurous” by: Deborah Magid (3 characters/10 pages) Inspired by: Alexandra David-Néel (2017)
(4) Attach your play as a PDF and submit!
You can always email us if you have any questions. Please understand, that your bio won’t be listed on the web site until your play is turned in and processed.
*You can write about as many women as you want and they can all be in the same piece, or separate pieces. It is okay if the piece is simply about the historical woman or women, but they don’t appear.
*Any length welcome from 2 pages-full length. Any number of characters. Any language. Any genre. Musicals included.
*Plays are due Dec 31st of 2017. No extensions.
* You are always allowed to revise your piece. When you do, email it again with REVISION/Play title/Playwright/Year in the subject line and the revised piece attached as a PDF.
*Women MUST have existed. *They can be living or dead. *Our plays are loosely based on these historical figures.
*Yes, we plan to do this every year.
*You retain ALL rights to your pieces and may submit them anytime and anywhere you want to. When one of your 365 pieces gets produced, we will put it on the web site and tweet about it! Nothing will be done with your play without your discretion. If a theatre wants to produce your piece, we will contact you. While the play info is searchable, interested parties cannot read your piece unless you give permission.
*We have had festivals all over the world and appeared in The Dramatist. We have playwrights from all over the world participating.
Lucky Penny 8 x 10 Festival of 10 Minute Plays
Labels: 10-minute plays, musicals
Here are the SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. Please read and follow:
1. Submissions must be 10-minute plays. Authors should write for an adult audience. Comedy and drama, both musical and non-musical will be considered. Musical submissions must include sheet music/score as needed. Legal clearance of materials not in the public domain is the full responsibility of the submitting playwright.
2. Scripts and related materials must be postmarked by June 30, 2017.
3. Sets, lighting needs and other technical requirements must be minimal. Since the winning plays will be produced, no play considered technically un-produceable will be considered.
4. Maximum number of characters per play is four.
5. Running time is to be 10 minutes or less, which may mean 6-10 pages depending upon the density of dialogue. Authors are responsible for submitting work that is within the 10 minute running time limit. Cuts will be requested of the playwright for any selected play which runs over the limit regardless of the number of pages in the script.
6. Plays must be typed/word-processed, numbered, and stapled. Do not use binders or covers.
7. Plays must be presented in proper script format.
8. No electronic submissions will be allowed. (And please don't tell us "Hey, it's the 21st century! Other people accept email submissions!" We know that. We don't.)
9. All submissions are judged blind and this requires two types of cover pages. One, a separate cover letter, will include your name, address, phone number, e-mail and the play title. The other will be on each copy, but only showing the title. There can be no identifying information on the script other than the title. Do not include the author’s name on every page.
10. There is no limit to number of plays that an individual may submit, but each play must be accompanied by the proper cover pages as described. Only one play per author may be chosen.
11. Scripts cannot be returned. Lucky Penny Productions assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged scripts.
12. The eight best plays will be selected from all entries by the reading committee. Notification to authors will be made by Sept 1, 2017. The eight selected plays will be staged in Feb-Mar 2018.
13. The author of the play chosen as the "People's Choice" will receive a $100 honorarium from Lucky Penny.
To submit your play:
Mail 3 copies of each script along with the two types of cover pages to:
8 x 10: A Festival of 10 Minute Plays
Lucky Penny Productions
1357 Foster Road
Napa CA 94558
WAIVERS AND CONDITIONS:
The selection of directors, actors and designers for the selected plays is at the sole discretion of Lucky Penny Productions. An author may participate in the process if participation is requested by the producing company or the director selected for the project.
Entry of a script into this festival grants to Lucky Penny Productions the right to produce the entered play only for this specific event in Jan-Feb 2018 and authors retain all rights to their work for future production or publication.
The producing company reserves the right to remove and/or replace any play selected by the reading committee if, once in rehearsal, the play is found to be unproduceable as determined by the festival coordinator. Selection of a replacement play is at the sole discretion of the producing companies.
The producing companies reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the festival at their discretion if conditions beyond their control require it.
Authors, if their play is selected for production, grant to Lucky Penny Productions the right to use their name, biographical information and photo for purposes of publicity and marketing during the period Sept 1, 2017 through the performances dates in Feb 2018.
Submission of a script to this competition signifies the acceptance of these waivers and conditions if the play is selected for production.
Questions can be directed to Lucky Penny Managing Director Barry Martin at info@luckypennynapa.com or you may call or text to 707-738-2920.
The Players Follies Play Reading Festival
The Players Follies Group (a 55 and older theatre troupe) will be producing a Senior Play Reading Festival November 18 & 19, 2017. The festival coordinator is looking for 1 to 10 minute non-published plays to be performed in The Players Backstage Theatre. Plays are being accepted now through July 28, 2017. Local theatre artist Cinda Goeken will coordinate and lead the event. A committee of judges will select the plays to be presented in a “Reader’s Theater“ style. Plays should be sent to The Players, 838 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL. 34236. Attention FOLLIES Play Reading Festival.
There is no remuneration if a play is chosen as a part of the series. Previously submitted short plays that were not chosen for production, but have been rewritten, may be re-submitted for consideration.
A complete listing of the winning plays will be posted on the Players website by August 31st, 2017. Non-chosen entries will not be notified.
Plays should be 1 minute to 10 minutes in length.
Playwrights should be aware the Players Follies is a 55 and older theatrical troupe.
Maximum number of performers needed to produce the play is 8. Playwrights are asked to delineate if there are multiple roles that can be doubled.
Manuscripts must be typed and bound, with playwrights’ biographies included.
No evaluations will be rendered with any rejected entries.
Author may submit a maximum of 3 scripts.
Published plays are not eligible.
Musicals are not accepted.
Submit one hard copy to: “The Players Follies Reading Festival”, The Players, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236.
Postmark deadline is July 28, 2017. No submissions will be accepted past that date.
Winning selections
A full presentation of plays will be chosen to be read in front of a paying audience on The Players Backstage Theatre November 18 & 19, 2017. The chosen plays will be announced via The Players website by August 31, 2017.
Winning Playwrights will be notified by August 25th, 2017.
Plays not following proper guidelines or meeting the requirements will be disqualified.
Ivoryton Playhouse Women Playwrights’ Initiative
The Ivoryton Playhouse is delighted to announce our second annual Women Playwrights’ Initiative.
Thanks to all participants, our inaugural Initiative was a resounding success. We once again seek submissions of one-act plays by women playwrights.
The Women Playwrights’ Initiative develops new one-act plays by and about women, and the issues that shape their lives. Friendship, political and economic advocacy, sexual satisfaction, aging, gender equality, racial issues, marriage, singlehood, motherhood, careers, and power. The Initiative provides a safe, nurturing environment for play development, including a week of intensive rehearsal with the playwrights, directors, and actors. It will culminate in a staged reading festival in February/March 2018, Passion, Power, Prose: Women Playwrights’ Initiative featuring interactive talkbacks with the playwrights, directors, actors, and audience.
Ten minute plays are acceptable, and all plays must run no more than one hour.
We will be accepting completed manuscripts by email only until June 30, 2017. The week of rehearsal culminating in staged readings on Friday and Saturday nights will be in February/March 2018. Writers whose works are chosen will be invited to Ivoryton for a week to work with directors and actors on their play. They will also receive a small stipend.
Interested playwrights should email a completed manuscript, (for musicals include a script and CD), bio, and resume, including your telephone number and email address.
The Women Playwrights’ Initiative also seeks resumes from directors, and those interested in being readers, both men and women.
Play submissions, and resumes from directors and readers should be emailed to Laura Copland, Director of Play Development at Ivoryton Playhouse, laurac@ivorytonplayhouse.org.
Theatre Roulette 2018
Theatre Roulette is MadLab’s annual shorts festival, a tradition that has lasted more than 15 years. Theatre Roulette began as an “invitation-only” festival, then expanded to taking local submissions, then to taking submission from across the United States, and now receives over 2000 scripts annually from every corner of the world.
To maximize your chance of selection, please read all the guidelines carefully before submitting.
All submissions should be send to submissionsmadlab@gmail.com.
Please put “THEATRE ROULETTE SUBMISSION” in the subject line.
Theatre Roulette is a juried festival.
Due to the overwhelming number of scripts we received in 2016, we will only be accepting the first 1500 scripts submitted in 2017.
Submissions must arrive no later than September 1st, 2017.
Submission will be chosen and applicants informed if his/her piece was chosen on/or before February 2nd, 2018.
Scripts should be between 5-20 minutes in length. Scripts of greater lengths will be considered, but due to time constraints, it is unlikely that unsolicited full-length plays will be selected for the festival, unless you are a Nobel or Pulitzer winning writer, in which case, your script will automatically be accepted for production as long as you waive your standard royalty, which would probably be more than the budget for the entire festival. If you are not sure whether or not you have won a Nobel or Pulitzer Prize, please find out through the glory of the world wide web and let us know.
You may submit multiple scripts. If you are submitting multiple scripts, please include them all in a single email.
Please include your name, address, phone number, and email address in the body of your email message.
MadLab will also be accepting full collections of shorts. This would be a group of plays that are meant to be performed together and would constitute a complete night of plays.
Script submissions WILL NOT be returned to the applicant; MadLab will destroy all evidence of your creative instincts upon a funeral pyre at an undisclosed location in order to protect both the innocent and the guilty. Ashes will NOT be returned to you unless you purchase a commemorative urn from MadLab at the bargain basement price of $999.95.
You must email your script to us. Please send your script attached as a Microsoft Word document or PDF format. Scripts should be emailed to submissionsmadlab@gmail.com. Please put “THEATRE ROULETTE SUBMISSION” in the subject line. If “THEATRE ROULETTE SUBMISSION” is not in your subject line, your submission may not be received. All submissions will receive a reply email to ensure that your submission was received.
For ROULETTE, MadLab pays $50 to each playwright.
If you’ve made it through all of this, congratulations. At least you’ve got the potential patience to deal with the travails of theatrical production. If you have any questions, please email them to Artistic Director Jim Azelvandre at jima@madlab.net
Thanks for your interest. Good luck with your submission, and regardless of the outcome here, be sure to keep writing and producing new works.
Best of Bolton seeks short plays
We are seeking writers to submit poetry, stories and short plays to be performed across two Best of Bolton showcases on Sat 11 November 2017.
Writers can be of any age and live anywhere; professional or beginner. There are no rules on content, themes or the language in which submissions are written – we are eager to hear new voices and welcome diversity.
1. This is an international competition open to anyone residing in the UKorabroad.
2. Entrants must be sixteen or over. There is no upper age limit.
3. We can only accept a maximum of 3 entriesper person
4. The competition opens on Tue 18 April with the deadline for entry being Sat 8 July. Any entries received after this time will not be read.
5. All entries must be accompanied by a completed copy of the submissionentry form which includes full contact details and agreement to abide by the terms and conditions,which can be downloaded at Best of Bolton - Terms Conditions 2017.pdf
6. Entries must be submitted either:
* by (signed for) post to the following address: Best of Bolton, Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton BL1 3SP
* or by email to the following email address: literary@octagonbolton.co.uk
7. Scripts must be submitted by the writer(s) themselvesand not by an agent or any other third party.
8. Please do not submit any supporting materials including CDs, photographs,reviews or any audio-visual material.
9. Entrants retain the copyright in their entries but, in the event of being judged a winning entry, grant to the Octagon Theatre a non-exclusive licence to perform their work, as well as use it on any online platforms. Entrants also grant a licence to publish extracts of their work, along with their name(s), on The Octagon Theatre’s website.
Script Guidance
1. Work submittedmust be original, unperformed and unproduced.
2. Length:For drama, monologue and prose (extract of novel/short story) the submission must be no more than700 words. For poetry, the submission must be no longer than 30 lines.
3. Copyright:The entrant must exclusively own and control all copyright and all other related rights to the submitted script.
4. The submitted work must be available for production and unattached to any other theatre or company. Any work that have been professionally optioned, produced or published will be disqualified.
5. We do accept work co-authored by more than one writer. Please ensure that only one entry is submitted with one set of contact details.
Judging and Prizes
1. All winning entries are automatically under option to The Octagon Theatre for a period of eighteen months after the announcement of the awards.
2. If the Octagon Theatre chooses your work(s) as a winning entry/entries, then it/theywill be performed by a professional actor(s)in the Best of Bolton showcase on Sat 11 November in the theatre.
3. No payments will be made, including travel or subsistence expenses in the event of the writer(s) visiting the theatre throughout the production and performance periods.
4. We regret that no correspondence can be entered into regarding any part of the judging process.
Lakeshore Players Theatre Active Voice: Staged Reading Series
A play to be performed by no more than 10 performers.
Full-length in any genre.
If a musical, the score should be original and able to be played by one pianist.
Translations, collections of one-acts, and any play that has received a full scale professional production prior to submission are not eligible.
Opportunities for diversity are preferred.
We respond primarily to plays with a sure command of language and a clear dramatic action.
A complete submission package includes:
Title of the play
A concise paragraph describing why your play is a good fit for Lakeshore Players Theatre
Character breakdown and description
10-page sample minimum, full manuscript welcome if complete
Submission Deadline: August 7, 2017
Submission Method:
Send a PDF via email to office@lakeshoreplayers.org.
Company Contact Information:
Lakeshore Players Theatre
4820 Stewart Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Office: 651-426-3275 | Tickets: 651-429-5674
office@lakeshoreplayers.org | ben@lakeshoreplayers.org
www.lakeshoreplayers.org/
Lakeshore Players Theatre’s (LPT) mission is to provide community enrichment and education through the performing arts. A community based nonprofit theater under professional management, LPT is committed to strengthening our community by helping people of all ages and experiences to participate in the performing arts. The 2017-2018 season is Lakeshore Players Theatre’s 65th season.
Fred Ebb Award
Labels: musicals
Each applicant must be a composer/lyricist or composer/lyricist team wishing to create work for the musical theatre, and must not yet have achieved significant commercial success.
Application Materials:
A CD of up to four songs from one or more musical theatre pieces, with typewritten lyrics and a description of the dramatic context for each song; and
A completed application form.
We will code the applications as they arrive. Because all submissions will be reviewed blind, please do not place name(s) of writer(s) on the CD, lyric sheets, or description of dramatic context. Only musical theatre work will be considered. Please do not submit live recordings. The applicant(s) must have written all the songs included in the submission. For example, a composer cannot submit one song with her own lyrics, and a second song with lyrics by another writer. No individual may appear on more than one application. You cannot apply as an individual and again as part of a team, or as part of more than one songwriting team.
Submission Deadline and Award: Applications will be accepted from June 1st – June 30th.
Please mail or deliver applications to:
Fred Ebb Award, Roundabout Theatre
231 West 39th Street, Suite 1200
Mailed submissions must be postmarked not later than June 30.
The winner will be selected in November, and will receive $60,000. The Foundation will also produce a one-night showcase of the winner’s work.
Download the Ebb Foundation Application 2017
The Lanesboro Jerome Artist Residency Program
Labels: geographic restriction, residency
The Lanesboro Jerome Artist Residency Program, located in Lanesboro, MN (pop. 754), aims to provide an immersive, meaningful experience for emerging artists from Minnesota and the five boroughs of New York City. The program is unique in that it provides an entire rural community and its myriad assets as a catalytic vehicle for engagement and artistic experimentation, with staff working with each resident to create a fully-customized residency experience. Lanesboro Arts’ goal is to be flexible and accommodating to the artists, allowing them access to local resources needed for conceptualizing and realizing their place-based work. Lanesboro Arts recognizes “place-based work” as work that is specifically inspired by and designed for the place in which the work takes place; it can be a new project, or an interpretation of the artist’s current work tailored to engage the community of Lanesboro. The emerging artist residency program was designed to align with and amplify Lanesboro Arts’ vision for communities–especially rural communities–to embrace artists as economic drivers, culture bearers, community builders, and problem solvers.
The application deadline for residencies taking place in 2018 is July 31st, 2017 at noon.
Jury review will take place in August and applicants will be notified by September 15, 2017 at the latest as to the status of their application. Selected artists residents and runners-up for 2018 will be notified by September 29, 2017.
Artists must be residents of Minnesota or the five boroughs of New York City to be eligible to apply. To be considered, eligible artists must submit their application through an online webform on Lanesboro Arts website. Complete program details are below.
Please contact Adam Wiltgen at 507-467-2446 or adam@lanesboroarts.org with any questions.
Submissions for 2017-2018 Scratchpad Series due July 16th
Labels: workshop
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
The Scratchpad Series, our newest program, jumpstarts The Realm’s relationship with early-career playwrights by doing one of the things we do best: listening to what playwrights need and then giving it to them. Whether it’s a place to hear a rough draft aloud for the first time, space to fine tune a more mature work or time to focus in on a particular aspect of a piece, we want to give playwrights what they need to thrive. Scratchpad is a chance for us to engage with a whole new group of playwrights each year, erasing limitations of geography or access by working to identify early career playwrights from all across the country to participate.
Scratchpad participants will spend a week in New York City for a developmental reading of their play with top-notch professional collaborators—director, cast, and The Realm’s artistic staff. If the playwright is based outside of New York, The Realm will also facilitate travel and housing for the workshop.
Playwrights Receive
One week developmental reading of their play
Professional collaborators, such as a director, cast, and The Realm’s artistic staff.
Facilitated travel and housing (if the playwright is based outside of New York City).
Playwright must consider themselves early-career.
Play to be considered should be a complete draft.
Submitted script has not been produced in NYC.
Submitted script is not under commission from, or slated for production by, another institution.
We love plays with evocative language, plays that contemplate big, unanswerable questions, that are intellectually curious and embrace the complexity of life, and demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities of dramatic storytelling. And of course, plays that are inherently theatrical—that could never be anything other than a play!
As a playwright-centric company hoping to help create the next generation of successful playwrights, we believe it is our responsibility to ensure that the playwrights and the stories we support fully reflect the diversity of the society we live in. As such, we encourage writers and stories with unique cultural perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. With Scratchpad in particular, we aim to help artists break through any barriers that may exist—geographical, economic or otherwise—bringing voices and stories as diverse as our country to work with us and hopefully one day be seen on stages all across the United States.
All applications must be submitted electronically by July 16th, 11:59PM EST.
An evening of Monologues & Shorts
Labels: monologues, short plays
A medium-brow charity event to benefit the NY Foundling. The 90 minute show will be made up of original and contemporary monologues and shorts followed by a reception.
The event will be a wonderful opportunity for artists, actors and writers alike. It is a chance to perform, to workshop new pieces and ultimately to share and create fantastic stories.
The arts are as important and vital to our world as ever and this evening will be a charitable experience in more ways than one. While benefitting the NY Foundling and the amazing work that they do, it will also be a special opportunity to share gifts, to give from your heart, and to be delightfully entertained amongst friends, colleagues, fellow artists, and an appreciative audience.
The show will be mostly made up of original monolgues and short plays.
Monologues - 2-4 min.
Short Plays - 10 min. up to 4 characters
The submission deadline is Monday August 8th.
Once the plays have been selected, casting will take place and there will be a short rehearsal period before the performance on October 21st.
Email written work in either PDF or Word doc format.
2entertaintheidea@gmail.com
Caleb Reese Festival of New Plays and Musicals
* Fees are waived for members of WGA or Dramatists Guild (please provide with a link to your DG page, ID number or photo/copy of your membership card).
The Phoenix Theatre New American Theatre Festival is accepting submissions for our 2018 Festival beginning May 1, 2017.
The new works festival runs March 5 - March 18 of 2018.
The festival presents four staged/concert readings (with script in hand) of new, unproduced plays or musicals as well as a night of new short plays and a Composer/Lyricist Cabaret.
Submissions for the 2018 festival will be accepeted beginning May 1, 2017.
The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2017.Selections will be made in November 2017.
*IMPORTANT* Click HERE for detailed step by step submission instructions.
Once you have carefully reviewed the guidelines below, click HERE to submit.
The Festival is accepting submissions for the following:
Full Length Plays: both dramatic and comedic
Plays should be original, un-produced, full-length scripts.
Plays that have received more than two development processes (i.e. festival participation) are not eligible.
No screenplays, please.
No Theatre for Young Audience pieces will be accepted.
Cast size must be limited to 5 actors or less (actors may play more than one role).
Submission fee: $10.00*
PDF downloads only! Hard copies will no longer be accepted.
Email submissions must be sent to the email address provided in your registration confirmation adhering to the following guidelines:
Full Length Submission written in the subject line.
Please include the title of your play, your name, address and contact information in the body of your email submission, as well as a brief synopsis of your play and how many acts it is.
PDF file must be a blind copy of the script.
Fee must be paid online.
A notice of receipt will be sent by email once your script has been received.
Plays selected will receive a development process with a director, dramaturg and actors. This includes twenty hours of rehearsal time and up to three performed readings, with script in hand, in front of an audience. A guided feedback session with the audience will follow each performance. Questions for the talkbacks are developed with the playwrights and are facilitated by the festival director or one of the coordinators.
If your script is selected, you must be available to be in residence for six to seven days during the festival. The week of the festival will be determined after selections are made. The 2018 festival is March 5 through March 18.
Airfare and lodging are provided for the festival, as well as a small honorarium. Travel to and from your home airport is not included
Full Length Musicals: both dramatic and comedic
Musicals should be original and un-produced.
Musical Revues are being accepted.
No more than three collaborators (book writer, lyricist and composer) for each work.
Cast size must be limited to 8 actors (actors may play multiple roles).
* Fees are waived for members of WGA or Dramatists Guild (please provide a link to your DG/WGA page, ID number or photo/copy of your membership card).
Full Length Musical Submission or Musical Revue Submission written in the subject line.
Please include the title of your musical or musical revue, your name and the names of each collaborator, address and contact information in the body of your email submission, as well as a brief synopsis of your musical and how many acts it is.
The PDF file must be a blind copy of the script.
Links to Dropbox (or other downloadable sites) are acceptable for full zip files, including recordings/demos of music.
Fee must be paid online
Musicals selected will receive a development process with a director, dramaturg and actors. This includes twenty hours of rehearsal time and up to three performed readings, with script in hand, in front of an audience. A guided feedback session with the audience will follow each performance. Questions for the talkbacks are developed with the playwrights and are facilitated by the festival director or one of the coordinators.
If your script/musical is selected, you must be available to be in residence for six to seven days during the festival. The week of the festival will be determined after selections are made. The 2018 festival is March 5 through March 18.
Airfare and lodging are provided for the festival as well as a small honorarium. Travel to and from your home airport is not included.
Short Plays: both dramatic or comedic
Plays should be original, un-produced, short plays between 10 to 20 minutes in length.
No musicals, please.
No multiple authors or collaborations will be accepted.
Cast size must be limited to 5 actors or less (actors may play more than one role)
No submission fee required.
PDF downloads only! Hard copies will not be accepted.
Short Play Submission written in the subject line.
Please include the title of your play, your name, address and contact information in the body of your email submission, as well as a brief synopsis of your play.
The PDF file must be a blind copy of the script. A notice of receipt will be sent by email once your script has been received.
Selected short plays will receive a short rehearsal process and a staged reading, with script in hand, in our annual Evening of Short Plays.
Travel and lodging for the festival is NOT included. However, playwrights are welcome to attend if it is convenient.
Original Songs for our Composer/Lyricist cabaret:
Please submit three complete, original songs: one ballad, one up-tempo and one production number.
Songs can be from an existing musical (of your own in development) or be stand-alone pieces. We are looking for a sampling of your work.
Songs will be featured in our Composer/Lyricist Cabaret. The goal is to give a sampling of your work, your voice and your point of view.
Links to Dropbox (or other downloadable sites) are acceptable for full zip files, including recordings/demos of music. Please use QuickTime, WMP (Mp3 or Mp4) formats.
The PDF file of sheet music must be a blind copy of the songs. Lead sheets will not be accepted. Recordings do not need to be professional recordings.
Please include the title of your songs, the name of the composer and lyricist, address and contact information in the body of your email submission.
Composer/Lyricist Cabaret Submission written in the subject line.
If your music is selected, you must be available to be in residence for the week the Cabaret is scheduled. The week of the festival will be determined after selections are made. The 2018 festival is March 5 through March 18.
Composers will receive airfare, housing and a small honorarium. Travel to and from your home airport is not included.
Rewrite Your Play this Summer Online with Primary Stages
Labels: class
The Rewrite
At Primary Stages ESPA
As soon as you finish your last line of dialogue, the need for rewrites begins. Over the course of four weekends, this class will be run just like real-life writing room, interacting with Josh and your classmates live via the Citrix platform. Open to writers located anywhere in the world, this class will begin and end with two marathon weekends of reading pages and in-class discussion, with two single-session weekends in between to check in on the status of everyone's play. You will leave this class with a stronger version of your play, and with the tools you need to transform any first draft into a polished, compelling work that's ready to submit.
Instructor: Josh Hecht (Artistic Director, Profile Theatre; Director, Christine Jorgensen Reveals at New World Stages)
Lectures via Citrix:
Weekend 1: Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm EST
Weekend 2: Saturday, August 5 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm EST
Weekend 3: Saturday, August 12 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm EST
Weekend 4: Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm EST
Register: http://primarystages.org/espa/online-classroom/online-rewrite
Our award-winning faculty, comprised of working professionals in the field, provides practical skills and expert guidance in a collaborative community atmosphere.
Primary Stages ESPA provides students easy and convenient payment plans to break up tuition. For more information, call 212.840.9705 x211 or email espa@primarystages.org.
The Lark's Jerome New York Fellowship 2018-19
Labels: fellowship, geographic restriction
The Lark’s Jerome New York Fellowship provides substantial artistic and financial support to an emerging writer of extraordinary promise and vision through an intensive two-year residency that provides resources and guidance to generate and develop a significant body of work.
The Fellowship Period is January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019.
In the first year, the Fellow will receive a stipend of $25,000, paid in monthly increments. In addition, the Fellow will have access to an “Opportunity Fund” of $5,000 for the purposes of travel, research, autonomous workshops, and so forth, for the duration of their fellowship and for up to one year after its completion. (The Fellow will request these funds in writing to the Artistic Director and no reasonable request will be refused).
In the second year, the Fellow will receive a stipend of $15,000, paid in monthly increments. In addition, the Fellow will continue to have access to any remaining balance in the Opportunity Fund.
Because the Lark's programs are philosophically designed to put artists at the center of their own process, all residency activities will be based on an initial Fellowship goal-setting meeting at the start of the term in January 2018. The Fellow will be expected to work with Lark staff to design a regular schedule of program activities, including participation in several of Lark’s new play development programs, such as Roundtables, Playground, Monthly Meeting of the Minds, Winter Writers’ Retreat, New York Stage and Film Vassar Retreat, Project Residencies or Studio Retreats. The exact structure is flexible based on the specific needs of the selected Fellow, who will participate in a range of these or similar programs throughout the course of the residency.
Additional activities will include:
Monthly one-on-one meetings with Lark's Artistic Director John Eisner;
Regularly scheduled meetings with Lark's artistic staff, including Director of Artistic Programs Lloyd Suh and Director of Scouting & Submissions Andrea Hiebler, as mutually decided;
At least 3, and up to 10 Roundtable readings of the Fellow’s' new plays in progress, to be scheduled throughout the residency period, at the Fellow’s request;
Opportunities to participate in offsite programs and partnerships in the U.S. or abroad;
Finance and entrepreneurial workshops including Lark’s Business of Art workshop.
Application deadline is 5:00pm EST, Monday, July 31, 2017.
By application. The Fellow is selected by a diverse panel of theater professionals familiar with Lark programming and philosophy, but will not include current Lark Staff or Board Members.
Must be a New York City or Minnesota state resident (though the Fellow must commit to maintaining residency in New York City throughout the fellowship period);
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of, and eligible to work in, the United States;
Must self-identify as an "emerging" playwright;
Must not have had more than two different works professionally produced at the time of application (meaning works produced on professional Actors Equity contracts or similar international contracts; Equity showcase/waiver productions are not included).
Finalists will be notified in September 2017. Additional work samples will be required from all finalists, including a copy of one full-length play.
Notification for all applicants will take place by November 2017.
2018-19 Application:
Please submit:
A cover sheet, including your name, address, telephone number and email address.
A one-page theatrical resume listing all productions, workshops, readings, commissions, publications, awards, etc., as well as education and training information;
A 10-page work sample of theatrical writing that best represents your current work as a playwright;
An Artist Statement (not to exceed two total pages) that answers the following questions:
In what way(s) do you consider yourself an "emerging" playwright?
How would this Fellowship and the activities described above be transformative to your work and/or life as an emerging playwright?
What specific goals do you have in your work for the upcoming year and beyond?
Applications may be emailed in MS Word or PDF format to jerome@larktheatre.org. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Mailed submissions can be sent to: The Lark, Attention: Jerome New York Fellowship, 311 West 43rd Street, Suite 406, New York, NY 10036. Applications are due by 5:00pm EST, Monday, July 31, 2017.
Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre seeks plays for National Suicide Prevention Week
Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre - Los Angeles... Invites you to submit a short-form play to be included in A Light in Dark Places in accordance with National Suicide Prevention Week
Selected plays will have a six performance run and $50 prize
Performances will be the weekends of Sept. 8th-10th & Sept. 15th-17th at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre - Los Angeles in Hollywood
Three to six plays will be selected from the submissions.
The plays are to explore the themes of Suicide Awareness and Suicide Prevention.
Selections will be announced on or about July 15, directors will then be assigned and casting will commence in August. A four week rehearsal period is anticipated.
To apply, playwrights must submit an original 5 to 15-page double-spaced script (previously produced scripts are not eligible) via email to: prevention@stellaadler-la.com as Portable Document Format (.pdf) attachment.
Applications must be received by 11:59pm, PST Saturday, JULY 1, 2017.
The script must have the playwright's name, address, email and phone number at the top of the first page of the script and include a detailed cast breakdown, and all pages must be numbered.
Please see the accompanying pdf produced by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which will provide some guidance on how these issues may best be addressed.
https://afsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/13279_AFSP_SpeakingOutAboutSuicide_Flyer_d4.pdf
For further information on the subject of Suicide Awareness and Prevention, please visit these
https://afsp.org (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
( http://www.suicidology.org/about-aas/national-suicide-prevention-week )
http://twloha.com (To Write Love on Her Arms)
For further information about Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre - Los Angeles, please visit:
http://www.stellaadler.la
Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre - Los Angeles, 6773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 465-4446
One Company Writers Residency Retreat
Labels: residency, retreat
The Writer's Residency Retreat
with Nick Demos
September 5 to 11, 2017
The Lake House at DoLittle Farm, Long Valley, NJ
A four day residency at DoLittle farm in Long Valley, NJ (1 hour, 15 min outside of NYC). Transportation to and from NYC is provided. The stay is in an 8 bedroom, 4 bath home on a private lake. There are NO FEES to the artist. Meals are not provided. However, there is a grocery store nearby and a full kitchen for the participants use. No more than five participants will be in residence at one time.
Application deadline is 11:59pm on July 1, 2017.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by August 15, 2017 via email.
Emerging and current writers are eligible to apply for the Farm.
Artist residency at the farm is for applicants who are:
Generating new or original work
Seeking to foster a rigor of practice by dedicating time and focus to the creative process
In need of a space in which to create and develop work
Seeking to make connections with a community of peers to engage in creative and professional dialogue
The Farm accepts applications from:
Writers working solo
Writers who work as a collaborative pair (no more than 2)
Writers of a musical (no more than 3)
Please note: only 1 application per individual or group.
APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
One Co. does not accept applications from currently enrolled students.
One Co. does not accept applications from those who have already been awarded a residency in 2016.
REVIEW PROCESS & SELECTION CRITERIA
Applications are reviewed by One Co. board members, alumni and industry professionals.
Applicants are selected based on the following criteria:
Merit of past work based on submitted work samples
Career record according to narrative biography and resume
Proposed projects and ideas as expressed in the proposal and artist statement
Artist will present a summary of the work completed at the Farm.
Artist will write a thank you note to the owner of the Farm.
THERE IS NO FEE TO APPLY. Only complete applications will be considered.
Please submit the following information below. Submissions should be one document with work samples attached and include:
Two professional references (contact information only)
One page artist resume
Proposal (max 200 words)
Online submission form
New Voices Series seeking short Halloween themed scripts
The LTA Millennial Committee is sponsoring the second installment in our New Voices series and we need your Halloween themed short plays! We want to provide a platform for unknown playwrights and new directors by staging original shows directed by Millennials. Following our wildly successful inaugural spring event (over 100 attendees in one evening) we will be putting on a two night Halloween-themed performance on October 27th and 28th, 2017. To submit a show, please read the following closely.
THEME: We will select three shows of 30 minutes or less each that have a Halloween theme. This can be interpreted any way you want - murder mysteries, dramas, comedies, historical or modern - it's all up to you. It can take place at Halloween or it can have a creepy/macabre/supernatural element, or any other way you want to write it!
LOCATION: Little Theater of Alexandria has a small 3 story historic building next to the theater, and this will be our performance space. Each show will have a floor and the audience will move between. Please note, tech is VERY minimal in the space (essentially we can turn the light on and off, and that's about it) so shows with a great deal of sound or other technical needs will need to be altered to reflect this.
Dates & Deadlines: submissions must be received by July 31st, 2017.
All submissions will receive a notification regarding selection by August 10.
Other Notes: It is free to submit, and no pay will be provided to winners; we operate on a volunteer basis only. You may submit a maximum of three shows. More than one show from the same author may be selected. Preference will be given to shows from VA/MD/DC, but you can submit from anywhere. No age restrictions on playwrights, although Millennials will be given preference if shows are otherwise of equal quality. Shows may have been performed elsewhere.
To Submit: Send the following to Ashley Amidon at aaamidon@gmail.com. Submissions not providing this information will not be considered. All shows must have a run time of 30 minutes for less; preference is for shows of 15 + minutes.
In the email: Please send an email to aaamidon@gmail.com with the subject "Play Submission". In the body of your email, please include your full name, City/State of residence, a phone number, and whether you fall into the millennial age range.
Attached to the email:
Please attach a full PDF copy of the script with no personal identifying information.
To be posted online if selected: either a 5 page selection of the script that can be shared with prospective directors and actors OR indicate in your email you are willing to share the entire script.
2017 Playwrights and Artists Festival
It is that time of year again. We have chosen our artwork for the 2017 Playwrights and Artists Festival. We, as always, extend first look to those who have submitted to our festival in years previous. The artwork will follow a refresher on the rules. (Please be aware that some rules have changed)
1. The play must be inspired by one of the works of art below.
2. The play must be written between the dates June 17 and August 6, 2017.
3. The play length needs to be between 15 - 20 minutes
4. Cast size maximum, 5 characters. Set should be implied.
5. Plays submitted MUST be a complete play and must include a beginning, middle and an end and contain a conflict. Our judges will be adhering to strict parameters during the adjudication process.
6. Playwrights may only submit one play for the festival.
7. The playwright would need to attend at least one of the two weekend performances (which take place in November). In person is preferred but we have in the past skyped with playwrights. As our festival is starting to reach a greater number people in wider locations we feel that we must take this into consideration. We always hope our playwrights can attend in person and feel the energy and excitement of having their work performed onstage for the first time but we understand that sometimes this is not logistically possible.
8. Plays must be submitted by midnight of August 6 2017.
There are no exceptions to these rules. We love the idea of fresh work based on the inspiration of our chosen art. We choose our artworks carefully. We love to see where it takes our playwrights. Each piece of art has infinite possibilities of inspiration. We wish all good luck writing and can't wait to see the results.
Submit two copies of your play. One that has a cover page with name, address, etc.
And another that is a blind copy with no text which identifies your name, your address, etc.
Submissions must be made to this email address (binghamtoncitystage@gmail.com) with “2017 playwright submission” in the subject line.
And now here are this years artworks.
by Orazio Salati
Maria's Wish
by Joseph Q. Daily
Disco Shrine
Gordon Lee
Acrylic and Oil on canvas
MadLab seeks full-length plays
Submissions are now open for full-length plays! Long one-acts, two-acts, three-acts if you think you have what it takes. Full-length submissions will be considered for our 2018-2019 regular theatre season (not for THEATRE ROULETTE. Information on THEATRE ROULETTE submissions can be found by clicking here). Bring it on, playwrights. We want you!
At MadLab, we love reading new full length plays and we desperately want to read yours!
“But what are you looking for?” “How do I submit?” Love that enthusiasm! Read on:
What makes a play a “MadLab” play? Like obscenity, it’s hard to define, but we know it when we see it. Here’s a few tips as to what we like to produce and what our audiences have come to expect:
Plays with a strong Point of View. Our audiences expect to not only be entertained for an evening, but to leave the theatre with something to think about and remember. We want to read plays from and for the marginalized and forgotten. We love new takes on old problems. We adore speaking Truth to Power.
Good Stories with Vibrant Characters. Now, any play can have that strong POV, but the special ones show us that through strong storytelling and equally strong characters. So, mesmerize us with your craft and enchant us with your characters. Bonus points for well written female characters and casts that give an accurate representation of our multiracial society, as well as those that challenge the concept of binary sexuality. We’re not saying we won’t produce your play about 10 white suburban dads and their annual golf outing, but…
Plays that are Visual. Ok, we’ll be completely honest – we are on a shoestring budget as far as sets/costumes go, but we’ve been doing this for 20+ years and we love an artistic challenge. MadLab is a 75 seat converted garage black box theatre, so plan accordingly. But challenge us. You’d probably be surprised what we’re capable of.
Make us Laugh. We’ve been told we have an “offbeat” sense of humor. We’ve also been told we may require psychological counseling. Be bold in your Comedy writing, don’t worry about offending us (or our audiences), and never be afraid of being silly.
Make us Cry. See above.
Heck, do both with the same play. Always the best option to our way of thinking☺
Be open to collaboration. Even if you live far away, we want you to be involved in every step of the process in producing your play. We may have ideas for rewrites/revisions, we may not want you to change a thing, but we do want your voice to be heard and for you to feel like we’ve done your little fever-dream justice.
Now that we’ve surely created more questions than we’ve answered about what we’re looking for, here’s the nitty gritty about submitting your brilliant baby to the Lab.
For our Full Length Season (3 new plays presented Aug – Dec) we’re looking for plays that evoke a certain feeling, an overarching theme if you will. Now, we’re wide open to different interpretations, so don’t let it scare you, but let’s see what happens when we focus a little.
The 2018 “theme” is Evolution and Change. If we’ve learned anything in life, it’s that the world is in a constant state of Evolution. Everything Changes, sometimes glacially and sometimes in the blink of an eye. Like Death and Taxes, change is unavoidable and predictable. What isn’t as easy to predict is how change affects the humans involved.
All submissions should be sent to submissions@MadLab.net. Please use “MadLab 2018 Season” as your subject. Ohio playwrights, please use “MadLab 2018 Season – Ohio”. We accept submissions from every US State and every foreign Country, but we would like to devote one show a season to an Ohio Playwright. Please Note: We receive TONS of submissions. If you do not use this as your email title line, your play will not be read.
We’re not picky about what format your script is in (though the standard Dramatist’s Modern Stage Play format is most welcome), so send us what you got as a Word or PDF attachment.
Please be sure to include your name, address and contact information on your title page.
The submission window is April 1 – July 1, 2017.
Season decisions will be made by the end of 2017 and you will receive notice one way or another. If your play is not chosen and you’d like some sort of critical feedback from our Artistic Director, please email jima@madlab.net and arrangements can be made.
We are only accepting 500 submissions with a Maximum of 2 plays per playwright. If you plan on submitting 2, send them in separate emails.
Plays should have a run time no shorter than 75 minutes and no longer than 2 hours 15 minutes. Please do not send us 45 page 1-acts or that 200 page beast you’ve been tinkering on for the last five years. They will not be read.
We are currently not accepting Children’s Theatre pieces, One Act Collections or Musicals. Not that we don’t appreciate them, they’re just not up our alley.
Please Proofread your Script before sending it to us. We hate to be “those people”, but nothing will get your script put down faster than a your/you’re or a to/too typo.
You will be Paid! MadLab currently pays playwrights $200 up front and 10% of ticket sales payble after close of show.
The Ten-Minute Musicals Project
Since the inception of The Ten-Minute Musicals Project, over sixteen hundred submissions have been received, from librettists, lyricists and composers in fifteen nations: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, Uruguay, Ireland, England, France, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the Ukraine.
Stories 1.0 is the full-length musical comprised of works selected in the first several rounds. Several works in Stories 1.0 were workshopped in San Francisco, New York City, Miami, and Nashville over the years. Individual segments have been independently workshopped in Dallas, Chicago, London, and Boston.
SEEKING: Complete original stage musicals which play between seven and twenty minutes. Works which have been previously produced are acceptable, as are excerpts from full-length shows, if they can stand up on their own.
MUSICAL STYLE AND THEATRICAL FORMAT: Any musical style: pop, rock, C&W, show, opera, etc; or theatrical format: comedy, mystery, drama, etc.
CAST SIZE: Maximum of ten performers—five women and five men.
SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. A printed script. (Note: printed on paper; not sent as a computer file on disk.) And please make sure your POSTAL ADDRESS appears on it.
2. Lead sheets or piano score. (This need not be at all elaborate; very basic is fine.)
3. A CD or DVD of either the entire piece or just the musical material.
4. A stamped self-addressed large envelope if you want the work returned. (Submissions from outside the USA should enclose four INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE COUPONS to cover postage. These can be obtained at your post office.)
CONCERNING THE ABOVE, PLEASE NOTE: NO ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS -- HARD COPIES ONLY
DEADLINE: Simply postmarked by August 31st. (Do not waste money on overnight express, registered, or certified mail. All that's requested is that the package be postmarked by August 31.) Response will be by November 30th.
FINANCIAL REMUNERATION: $250/US royalty advance for each piece selected, with an equal share of licensing royalties when produced.
Michael Koppy, Producer
West Hollywood, CA 90046 USA
MILDRED and ALBERT PANOWSKI Playwriting Competition
1. There is a broad theme selected each year for the competition that entries for that year must adhere to. There is no restriction to style.
1.2 - Submissions for the 2018 competition will be accepted between June 1, 2017 and December 1, 2017. Submissions received outside of this period will not be considered. The theme for the 2018 competition is "A mystery about a Great Lakes legend or event."
2. The competition is open to any playwright, but only one play per playwright may be entered per biennium.
3. Entries must be original, full-length plays or musicals. They also may be co-authored, based upon factual material or an adaptation. The applicant must be the owner and controller of the copyright. The legal clearance of materials not in the public domain is the full responsibility of the playwright.
4.One-act plays and works previously entered in playwriting competitions sponsored by Northern Michigan University are ineligible.
5. Submission is restricted to plays that have not been previously produced or published.
6. No revisions will be accepted once a script has been submitted.
7. No written or oral critique will be given on plays submitted.
8. Once theme information has been decided, submissions will open June 1, 2017 and must be received no later than December 1, 2017 to be considered. The winner will be announced in March. A staged reading/workshop will be scheduled for summer of 2018. The full production will be scheduled in the 2018-19 season, and may happen in any of our performance spaces.
9. Northern Michigan University reserves the right to accept or reject any play entered in the contest.
10. Scripts should be submitted electronically either in PDF or Microsoft Word format. They can be submitted via email to newplays@nmu.edu. Please include contact info in the email but not on the script. If your ONLY recourse is a paper script, then the script must be loose leaf bound in a 3-ring binder or with a binder clip. Scripts bound with staples are not acceptable. They must be either typewritten or word processed. Entries not meeting these criteria will be disqualified.
11. By submitting a paper copy of the script the playwright agrees to allow their work to be scanned into a PDF.
12. Paper scripts will not be returned. It is suggested that playwrights retain copies of their scripts.
Women Playwrights International commission opportunity
Labels: commissions
Deadline: June 20
For this call we have implemented commissions by geographical regions. This aims to give each country the possibility of forming a selection that is representative of their culture.
The commissions are:1. Latin America and the Caribbean, 2. North America (E.E.UU and Canada), 3. Africa, 4 .Asia, 5. Oceania, 6. Europe.
The juries of each committee can not send their own plays to any of the open calls.
The criteria for nomination, evaluation and selection will be the same for all commissions.
A) General Criteria
- Women playwrights from around the world can apply if they have, at least, one staged play.
- Only one text per applicant will be received. In the same way, texts that are sent to different commissions will not be accepted.
- Texts must be sent in English (*), except for those that apply to the Latin-American commission, for they will be evaluated in Spanish and Portuguese.
*TEXTS CAN BE SENT IN THEIR ORIGINAL LANGUAGES ONLY IF: THERE’S ALSO AN ENGLISH VERSION OF IT AND IF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE AGREES TO IT.
- Women playwrights are free to decide to what region apply, according to their place of birth or residence.
- Women playwrights chosen will receive an invitation letter through email, that will indicate the format in which their play would be presented in the conference.
WPI is a non-profit association and has no stable funding to support its activities. In the case of receiving international funding, these resources are allocated to participants from countries where the status of women is in a state of insecurity. It is for this reason that those who have been selected must contemplate personal payment of the following:
- Translation of 15 pages to Spanish or English (in the case of latin americans). Given the fact that all activities related to WPIC 2018 in Santiago, Chile, will take place in Spanish (with consecutive, simultaneous translation or subtitles to english).
- Travel costs to Chile (airplane ticket, accreditation fee, residency, etc).
B) Participation Modalities
Having in mind the main theme proposed for this conference, the theme lines are the following:
• Territory: Texts that offer a perspective about the social, political, economic and cultural landscapes that define the reality of individuals. Plays that deal with tension in cultural, political and geographic frontiers. It can also be about the rupture of frontiers, the cultural crossing as well as the clash phenomena, such as being forced to exile or political exile and being faced to possible or impossible return, migrations, post conflicts displacements, refugees crisis, economic crisis, famine, the reality of living outside the country or place of origin.
• Bodies: Texts that think about female body issues. The strategies of domination and violence that control women’s daily activities. The intersection between women’s bodies and public politics, decisions about our own bodies (contraception, abortion law). Publicity, religious or governmental commands, medicine. Also desire and pleasure poetics as well as aesthetics. Gender transition, homosexuality, bisexuality, all possible forms of sexuality.
• Memories: Writings that propose different forms of fighting against oblivion, of installing themes and problems related to knowledge and traditions transmission. Biographies, autobiographies or construction of individual, social or collective stories.
• Wars and armed conflicts: Writings that assume war experiences and its consequences. Annulation practices of all possibility of personal development, situations in which basic human rights are systematically violated, especially for women and children.
• Natural resources: Texts that reflect about the excessive exploitation of natural resources, troubles regarding hunger and access to potable water that is taking place since decades ago, and the several consequences in the life of human beings, living creatures and environment.
• Ancestral voices: Writing that rescue ancestral voices of each culture. Texts that recompose the stories and originary knowledge of each ethnicity, that reflect their predicaments, their cosmogonies and that try to give a place in present times.
Excluded of this open call are performances or installation art, due to the inherent difficulty to be fairly evaluated in relation to written texts. But, texts that incorporate the use of technology as a constituent part of aesthetic or poetic chosen by each playwright are accepted.
C) Application Formalities:
Postulants must send their application to an email in one file, PDF format. Pages should be formatted for A4, with 1,5 spacing, and text set in 12 point Times New Roman type.
With the following information:
Geographical region to which apply
Professional bio presentation (one page long max.).
Presentation of the play and its relation to one of the selection themes (one page long maximum).
Argument summary of the play (one page long max), indicating the structure.
Complete text of the play. Texts must not exceed 50 pages.
Playwrights who would like to send plays longer than 50 pages, can send an extract of their best 50 pages.
Type of public to which the play is directed to (all audiences, familiar theatre, etc.)
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Cimientos 2017
Labels: full-length plays, workshop
Now in its 17th year, IATI Theater’s play development program continues the tradition of expanding the possibilities of playwriting. Cimientos 2017 is composed of a lineup of playwrights that carry on the sacred task of pushing the envelope and exploring the boundless potential of contemporary dramaturgy. From historical fantasy to arcane magical realism, this year’s play readings will showcase how the world can be transformed and enhanced through what today's drama can achieve.
There is no submission fee for Cimientos.
Submissions lacking any of the following guidelines will not be considered.
Submission will only be accepted through the online form. See link above (only visible in month of June.)
Submissions must be the author's own work. The piece shall be free from copyright restrictions and the author agrees to hold IATI Theater and directors free and harmless from all copyright claims.
The playwright must commit to be present on the staged reading performance of his/her work.
The playwright must commit to be present on the PPP (Pal Playwrights Panel) assigned to his/her work.
This program is open to authors from anywhere in the world with original works in English or Spanish who are interested in a New York audience feedback. However, because of the PPP (Pal Playwrights Panel), every playwright must be present to take part in the monthly meetings or commit to presenting feedback electronically or in written form on the dates of the PPP's and with no delay.
Only one play may be submitted per playwright, per season.
Submissions must not exceed 90 minutes in length.
The play must require 5 actors or less. Plays that have more than 5 actors and do not provide a clear and stageable doubling explanation will not be reviewed. If doubling is possible, it must be expressed clearly on the online form.
The submission must be a completed full-length play that has not previously been produced in any setting. If the play has undergone a workshop, staged reading or development of any kind, the playwright must inform IATI Theater of the specifics on the online form.
The author’s name(s) should be nowhere within the script, any authorship information must not be visible in the play document. Scripts will be read ‘blind’.
Submissions for the 2018 Season will only be accepted from June 1 to June 30, 2017.
Please use a standard playwriting format.
*The 2018 Cimientos will consists of two main components:
*PPP (Pal Playwrights Panel): Playwrights accepted to the program, IATI Theater’s artistic staff and other specially invited theater professionals will converge in workshop meetings to discuss the new works that make up the particular season. Every meeting will be dedicated to a single playwright in the program, the focus being in further advancing the text before it is presented in front of a live audience.
*SRP (Staged Reading Presentation): Each playwright in the program will be given the opportunity to present his/her play in a directed, professionally acted staged reading. Thus, the piece will be exposed to a receptive audience that further develops the featured script through a post-reading talkback.
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Two-Car Fatal Accident
The New York State Police are investigating a two-car fatal collision, which occurred on June 23, 2019, at approximately 12:50 am, on the northbound Wantagh State Parkway, south of exit W2, in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. Preliminary investigation revealed the collision occurred when a northbound 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, struck the rear of a 2007 Toyota The driver and passenger of the Volkswagen died as a result of the accident and both driver and passenger of the Toyota were uninjured. The impact caused the Volkswagen to exit the roadway onto the right shoulder where it struck a tree and became engulfed in fire.
The New York State Police is requesting that anyone who may have witnessed this incident contact State Police Farmingdale at (631)756-3300. All calls will remain confidential.
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Celebration of Mexican, Latin music and food
Event to benefit Ruskin Community Foundation
By LOIS KINDLE
There’s going to be one hot party Sept. 14 at E.G. Simmons Regional Park, and you, your family and friends are invited join the fun.
Celebrity emcee DJ Moyo, of Wimauma, will welcome visitors and each of the acts appearing at Festival Caliente Sept. 14.
“Festival Caliente is for the entire community,” said organizer Joe “Mr. Tampa” Zuniga, an award-winning, regional Mexican artist who is headlining the event. “It’s a celebration of Mexican and Latino culture, which we want people of all heritages to experience.”
Sponsored by GTE Financial, the festival will celebrate Hispanic heritage and Mexican Independence Day by featuring authentic Mexican, Latin, Cuban and Puerto Rican food, Corona, Modelo and Bud Light beer, lively entertainment and dance. Proceeds will benefit the Ruskin Community Development Foundation.
“We’re blessed and excited to be part of this wonderful event, which will benefit RCDF and its efforts in the community,” said board member Debbie Caneen.
Celebrity emcee DJ Moyo will welcome Latin Grammy-nominated solo artist Zuniga (Mexican, Latin and country); Grupo Guerra Paz (Tejano); Mariachi Loco; and Aramis y Sol Caribe (salsa, merengue and bachata). DJ Benny Boy and DJ Tavo will provide mixes of regional Mexican, Latino and Tejano music between acts.
Joe “Mr. Tampa” Zuniga, an award-winning solo artist who performs Mexican, Latin and country songs, will headline Festival Caliente Sept. 14 at E.G. Simmons Regional Park in Ruskin.
COURTESY OF JOE ZUNIGA
The event will also feature children from RCMA Wimauma Academy, who will open the festival with the presentation of the American and Mexican flags, the folkloric dance team, Folklorico Sones de Mexico, and arts and crafts. La Ley Radio 107.7 FM (1550 AM) will broadcast live from the park during the festival.
Tickets are $10 in advance through Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/2NOP0X1 or by purchase at Cruz Mex in Ruskin and the Little Store and Garcia’s Bakery in Wimauma. The cost is $15 at the door. Children 12 and younger get in free. Admission is also free for members of the military, first responders and teachers with valid IDs. There is a $2 per car entry fee to the park.
Other event sponsors include Lola Apartments, D & L Insurance, Drew’s RV, La Ley 107.7 FM (1550 AM), Estrella TV, Suncoast Credit Union, TECO, MOSI, WellMed, Zuniga Marketing, Rae’s Accounting and Total Automotive Services. Vendors, sponsors or volunteers interested in helping the day of the festival can email festivalcalienteinfo@gmail.com or call 813-658-8446.
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated annually in Mexico on Sept. 16 with parades, feasts, festivals and other forms of revelry. It’s observed to commemorate the beginning of Mexico’s revolt against Spanish rule, which eventually led to the country’s independence.
WHAT: Festival Caliente, a celebration of Mexican and Latino music and culture
WHERE: E.G. Simmons Regional Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin
WHEN: Noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 14
ADMISSION: $10 in advance, $15 at the door; military, first responders and teachers with valid IDs and children 12 and younger, free
PARK ENTRANCE: $2 per carload
INFORMATION: festivalcalienteinfo@gmail.com; 813-658-8446
Mariachi Loco, an authentic Mariachi band, will be among the featured performers at Festival Caliente. COURTESY OF JOE ZUNIGA
Grupo Guerra Paz specializes in Tejano music. COURTESY OF JOE ZUNIGA
Aramis y Sol Caribe will delight Festival Caliente visitors with its blend of salsa, merengue and bachata music.
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Serena sweeps into US Open semis
Serena Williams prepares to serve to Qiang Wang. Photo: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Serena Williams claimed her 100th win at the US Open in style on Tuesday, dismantling her quarter-final opponent Wang Qiang 6-1 6-0 in a blistering 44-minute performance that ended any questions over a twisted ankle from the previous round.
"I never thought that I would get to 100," Williams said after the match, reflecting on the two decades she's spent playing at Flushing Meadows. "It's so special. I never want to let it go."
The eighth-seeded American joins Chris Evert as the only two players to log at least 100 victories at the tournament. Williams is now only one behind Evert's mark.
The 37-year-old Williams was dominant from the start, firing off 25 winners, compared to zero from 18th-seed Wang, and winning 90% of her first serve points.
During her fourth-round match on Sunday, Williams slipped and fell while running to the net and twisted her right ankle but said on Tuesday she was feeling "great".
"It feels good," Williams said of her performance. "This is how hard I've been working. It feels like ... hard work pays off when that happens."
Williams pumped her fist in celebration after firing off a forehand winner in front of a roaring crowd to end the contest.
"I am who I am. I've always been the person that goes out there and roars and screams and complains and cries and fights," Williams said.
"I'm extremely passionate about what I do. Most people that love their jobs are passionate about what they do. That's just me."
She also praised the progress made in women's tennis over her career, calling it the "premier sport for women".
"It's the best work in the world that a woman can do, in my mind. I'm a little biased obviously," said the 37-year-old.
"I feel like we fought so hard for so many years for so many different things. I feel like we still obviously have a ways to go, but a lot of that fighting through decades has come through."
Wang, who had not faced Williams before, was unable to save any of the five break point opportunities against her and said she simply could not stand up to the power from the 23-times Grand Slam champion.
"I cannot handle it. Just too much for me," said Wang.
Williams faces fifth-seed Elina Svitolina, who she leads 4-1 in head-to-head, in the semi-finals.
"She doesn't make a lot of mistakes," said Williams when asked about the upcoming matchup. "She's one of those players that does everything really well.
"So I have to do everything well, too."
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Moderator: Joy Jiang, Technical Program Manager, Google Fiber, USA
IP over DWDM (IPoDWDM) is not a new topic and the idea has been in debate for many years. By eliminating part or all of the traditional optical transport layer functions, e.g., SONET/SDH, OTN, etc., significant savings in CAPEX and OPEX can be achieved, in addition to power and space reductions. With DCI-edge type of metro applications, e.g., DCI, 5G xhaul, remote-PHY, etc., continuing to grow exponentially, industry is moving towards adoption of IPoDWDM to connect network equipment, e.g., switches, routers, radio antennas, remote-PHY devices, etc. at different tiers of the network. On the other hand, traditional long-haul, transcontinental, and subsea connections are still employing conventional optical transport systems. The other driving momentum for IPoDWDM types of systems is the deep penetration of WDM technology into access network as ISPs start to become more confident in handling these systems directly. Above all, IPoDWDM is becoming a buzzword in both the telecom and the datacom industry.
This Network Operator Summit session will assemble speakers from leading edge operators around the world that are exploring and deploying IPoDWDM and some systems alongside component vendors that are developing IPoDWDM technology. Throughout the session, speakers will articulate IPoDWDM use cases and technology updates.
Frank Chang, Chief Engineer, Source Photonics
Direction and Applications of High-speed Pluggable Transceivers for Networking Edge
The trend of IPoDWDM solutions over the last few years seems to have taken an exponential growth with the advent and adoption of 100G pluggable transceivers. The inherent reason is the demand for low latency and quality of service associated with disaggregated data center model, which transports cloud traffic closer to the edge of the network. Similarly with the coming of 5G, flexible Cloud RAN (C-RAN) architecture split various transport segments to create fronthaul, mid-haul and backhaul connectivity, which will be quite likely the next biggest opportunity for demanding more high-speed pluggable modules. During this transition from 100G to 400G, the cost of the 400G coherent modules is just too expensive, this talk will review various viable and practical alternatives further down the road.
Jörg-Peter Elbers, SVP Advanced Technology, Standards & IPR, ADVA Optical Networking, Germany
Transport On a Plug – Hot or Not?
Advances in photonic integration and CMOS technology facilitate the realization of sophisticated digital signal processing and protocol functions on pluggable optical modules. This talk will illustrate challenges and opportunities of this approach and discuss where transport on a plug is hot … and where it is not.
Mark Filer, Principal Engineer, Optical Networking, Microsoft, USA
Lessons Learned: IPoDWDM Deployments Over Open Line Systems for Cloud-scale Optical Networks
We review Microsoft’s transition from vendor-managed, proprietary optical networks to an IPoDWDM approach for metro/DCI, long-haul, and even subsea applications. Open Line System (OLS) technology as a prerequisite of the IPoDWDM approach will be discussed, as will the criticality of standard data models and APIs for SDN control of layer 0 to layer 3 devices. In particular, we’ll examine IPoDWDM as a key enabler, and distinctive feature, of Microsoft’s regional architecture.
Tad Hofmeister, Optical Network Architect, Google, USA
IPoDWDM; Not Limited to Plugs
Advances in CMOS and integrated photonic technologies have enabled the availability of digital coherent DWDM transceivers in client plug form-factors for line-side DWDM directly on routers. However, network operators can also reap the advantages of eliminating the OTN layer in their networks for IPoDWDM even when the line-side DWDM function is not housed directly on the router. This talk will summarize how Google leverages both approaches to optimize total network costs and performance throughout its backbone networks.
Radha Nagarajan, Chief Technology Officer, Interconnects, Inphi, USA
400G ZR, Coherent Transport Plug for IPoDWDM Applications in Switches and Routers
This panel will discuss the performance of 16 QAM coherent, 400G, pluggable QSFP-DD module for ZR applications and beyond. This module is based on our fully integrated silicon photonics engine and latest generation 7nm CMOS, DSP technology.
Frank Chang is Chief Engineer for transceiver design at Source Photonics in West Hills of Los Angeles area. Previously he held various project and management positions with Inphi, Vitesse, Cisco/Pirelli, JDS Uniphase etc for working on the design, development, and commercialization of fiber optics components. He specializes in PAM4 related optics design and leads optical system engineering efforts for physical layer IC platform and transceiver solutions. He has over 100 peer-reviewed journal/conference articles and 5 book chapters. He obtained his Ph.D in Optoelectronics from the Ecole Polytechnique, University of Montreal, Canada. His recent new book entitled “Datacenter Connectivity Technologies: Principles and Practice” (August 2018) has been highly reviewed and featured by OSA’s “Optics & Photonics News” magazine in February 2019 issue during OFC 2019 as well as in “Optical Connections Magazine” issue 14, Q3 2018 during ECOC 2018.
Jörg-Peter Elbers is Senior Vice President Advanced Technology, Standards & IPR at ADVA and has more than 20 years of experience in the optical networking industry. At ADVA, he is responsible for technology strategy, applied research, standardization and intellectual property management. Before joining ADVA, Jörg had leadership roles at Ericsson, Marconi and Siemens. He holds a Dipl-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. degree in electrical engineering from Technical University Dortmund, Germany.
Mark is currently Principal Engineer in Optical Networking at Microsoft where he is focused on metro DCI, long-haul, and subsea optical solutions and next-generation data center architectures. Prior to that, he spent 14 years in optical R&D at ADVA Optical Networking in Atlanta, GA. He has published research in the areas of cloud-scale open line systems, long-haul transmission, ROADM network architectures, and system impairments. He holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA.
Tad Hofmeister is a Network Architect at Google with a focus on scalable, cost-effective DWDM technologies and software management innovations. He manages the Optical Architecture and Transport Engineering teams in Google’s Cloud Networking group and is Vice President and member of the board of the OIF. Prior to working at Google, Tad was an architect, system engineer, and hardware designer for several optical transport and packet processing companies including: Ciena, Matisse Networks, OpVista, and Applied Signal Technology. Dr. Hofmeister earned MS and Ph.D. degrees in EE from Stanford University and BS degrees from Columbia University and Bates College.
Joy Jiang, Technical Program Manager, Google Fiber, USA
Dr. Joy Jiang is the Technical Program Manager at Google Fiber. She manages various innovative projects such as Super-PON, the TWDM-PON network that was developed by Google Fiber. Dr. Jiang holds received a PhD in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley in 2003.
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WTO appeals process stymied
By Dec. 10, the disputes-settling panel will be empty
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Published on: December 6, 2019 | Last Updated: December 6, 2019 8:13 AM EST
The World Trade Organization is losing its ability to police its terms of trade.
When a country lodges a complaint, it is referred to a disputes-settling panel for a decision, but there will be nobody left to sit on the panels after Dec. 10 when two of them retire.
The United States has steadfastly refused for two years to appoint new members and it’s not backing down despite last-ditch efforts to try to patch together an agreement.
“It appears there will be no consensus between members on how to proceed on the Appellate Body by Dec. 10,” said David Walker, New Zealand’s ambassador who chairs the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).
The European Union (EU) told the talks that the impasse was undermining the dispute settlement system.
China’s delegation said the “illegal blockade” by Washington had resulted in an unprecedented number of pending appeals.
Canada is among those frustrated by the impasse, including complaints about China’s embargo on canola shipments from key export companies.
Even the U.S. is caught, in its case waiting for an appeal against Airbus subsidies.
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Blockchain Goes to College
Written by Caleb Diehl
Published in Education
MBA programs consider investing in Blockchain and cryptocurrency education.
As Bitcoin and Blockchain continue to make headlines, business schools are debating how to fit cryptocurrencies and their software architecture into the course curriculum. Stanford plans to launch its first Blockchain course in spring 2018. Students at Harvard Business School recently founded a cryptocurrency club.
In Oregon a few universities are putting out feelers.
“The faculty are sort of evenly split on whether [Bitcoin] is a viable alternative currency,” says Jameson Watts, a marketing professor in Willamette University’s MBA program. Willamette incorporates Blockchain discussions in several courses, says Debra Ringold, dean of the Atkinson Graduate School of Management, but it’s up to professors to expand formal coursework.
Stephen McKeon, a University of Oregon professor of finance, says his students have shown interest, enough to warrant creating a multiweek Blockchain lesson plan. The curriculum is part of a venture capital and fintech elective offered to MBA and Master of Finance students.
“People are going to run into this technology in virtually all industries,” McKeon says. “Giving students a foundation is important.”
Neil Bergquist, a Seattle resident who earned his MBA from Willamette in 2010, agrees. “It definitely merits a course,” says Bergquist, founder of Coinme, a cryptocurrency startup. “It’s kind of like anyone getting an MBA needs to learn about the internet. It’s going to affect everything we do.”
Bergquist founded the first licensed Bitcoin ATM in 2014 in Seattle, and now runs 39 such ATMs in seven states; the closest to Oregon sits in Vancouver Mall. He believes initial coin offerings (ICOs) — sales of a “token” currency like Bitcoin or Ethereum (another cryptocurrency ) — mark the future of startup fundraising.
In 2017 he raised $18 million from a sale of “UpToken,” a virtual coupon that gives customers a 30% discount at his ATMs. After the sale, Bergquist created a fixed supply by trashing all remaining UpToken.
He also offers a product called “crypto financial services,” a category that includes Bitcoin 401(k)s and IRAs for those brave enough to entrust their retirement to cryptocurrency.
“It’s kind of like anyone getting an MBA needs to learn about the internet. It’s going to affect everything we do nowadays.” — Neil Bergquist
Bitcoin crashed into popular consciousness over the past few months as its value in December soared to $19,000 a unit, before dropping down to $10,000 in mid-January. Still, if you’re not a computer geek, Bitcoin and Blockchain — the latter is a type of online ledger that allows people to record and encrypt Bitcoin transactions — can be difficult to get your head around.
Some futurists (business school profs included) hail Blockchain as the next World Wide Web — a bit of computer code that will revolutionize business models everywhere. Blockchain, they believe, has the potential to transform venture capital, health care, banking — any institution that depends on agreements or transactions facilitated by a middleman. That’s because the technology can be used to create so-called “smart or self-executing contracts,” in which computer algorithms filter data to make decisions without human intervention.
An auto insurance company, for example, could run data from self-driving cars through a Blockchain ledger to change rates in real-time based on driving performance.
McKeon’s lesson plan will cover the regulatory environment and use cases for Bitcoin, Blockchain and Ethereum, including smart contracts, ICOs and “decentralized autonomous organizations”— corporations that enforce rules and standards through computer code.
Guest speakers (via Skype) will include the authors of Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor’s Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond. Students will discuss emerging issues, like Blockchain’s potential to replace traditional VC and real estate assets, and whether Blockchain investments should be regulated like securities under the SEC.
Even if Blockchain is in its infancy, MBA programs would do well to pay attention, Bergquist believes. Learn before it’s too late, he says. “You might be more of a risk not knowing.”
Some Oregon MBA administrators and faculty are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Portland State University has yet to build momentum around crytpocurrencies. If UO had a bigger finance department, says Dave Preston, academic director for the University of Oregon Executive MBA, Blockchain might deserve its own course.But he advocates a pragmatic approach.
“This is just one emerging technology among many,” Preston says. “For executives in our program, we need to show them how to recognize many disruptors. You could pick any one.”
“The biggest constraints universities are facing is the lack of people to teach these things,” McKeon says. “There just aren’t many people who actually understand it.”
Preston advises students and companies against betting big on Blockchain, at least until banks and lawyers get their heads around the technology. Watts, at Willamette, has his own reservations. “I see it as a gamble, not an investment, at this point,” he says. “The value this technology provides is still very uncertain.”
Bitcoin’s free fall seems to bear out that contention. But cryptocurrency fortunes could swing upward as students and professors unravel the topic and find new applications.
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Test Ability to forge requests (OTG-BUSLOGIC-002)
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Forging requests is a method that attackers use to circumvent the front end GUI application to directly submit information for backend processing. The goal of the attacker is to send HTTP POST/GET requests through an intercepting proxy with data values that is not supported, guarded against or expected by the applications business logic. Some examples of forged requests include exploiting guessable or predictable parameters or expose “hidden” features and functionality such as enabling debugging or presenting special screens or windows that are very useful during development but may leak information or bypass the business logic.
Applications should have logic checks in place to prevent the system from accepting forged requests that may allow attackers the opportunity to exploit the business logic, process, or flow of the application.
Request forgery is nothing new; the attacker uses an intercepting proxy to send HTTP POST/GET requests to the application.
Through request forgeries attackers may be able to circumvent the business logic or process by finding, predicting and manipulating parameters to make the application think a process or task has or has not taken place.
Also, forged requests may allow subvention of programmatic or business logic flow by invoking “hidden” features or functionality such as debugging initially used by developers and testers sometimes referred to as an ”Easter egg”.
“An Easter egg is an intentional inside joke, hidden message, or feature in a work such as a computer program, movie, book, or crossword. According to game designer Warren Robinett, the term was coined at Atari by personnel who were alerted to the presence of a secret message which had been hidden by Robinett in his already widely distributed game, Adventure. The name has been said to evoke the idea of a traditional Easter egg hunt.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg_(media)
Suppose an e-commerce theatre site allows users to select their ticket, apply a onetime 10% Senior discount on the entire sale, view the subtotal and tender the sale. If an attacker is able to see through a proxy that the application has a hidden field (of 1 or 0) used by the business logic to determine if a discount has been taken or not. The attacker is then able to submit the 1 or “no discount has been taken” value multiple times to take advantage of the same discount multiple times.
Suppose an online video game pays out tokens for points scored for finding pirates treasure and pirates and for each level completed. These tokens can later be that can later be exchanged for prizes,. aAdditionally each level's points have a multiplier value equal to the level. If an attacker was able to see through a proxy that the application has a hidden field used during development and testing to quickly get to the highest levels of the game they could quickly get to the highest levels and accumulate unearned points quickly.
Also, if an attacker was able to see through a proxy that the application has a hidden field used during development and testing to enabled a log that indicated where other online players, or hidden treasure were in relation to the attacker, they would then be able to quickly go to these locations and score points.
Testing Method
Generic Testing Method
Using an intercepting proxy observe the HTTP POST/GET looking for “hidden” features and fields or “predicatable” fields that can be exploited.
Specific Testing Method 1
• Using an intercepting proxy observe the HTTP POST/GET looking for some indication that values are incrementing at a regular interval or are easily guessable.
• If it is found that some value is guessable this value may be changed and one may gain unexpected visibility.
• Using an intercepting proxy observe the HTTP POST/GET looking for some indication of hidden features such as debug that can be switched on or activated.
• If any are found try to guess and change these values to get a different application response or behavior.
OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) - https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Zed_Attack_Proxy_Project
ZAP is an easy to use integrated penetration testing tool for finding vulnerabilities in web applications. It is designed to be used by people with a wide range of security experience and as such is ideal for developers and functional testers who are new to penetration testing. ZAP provides automated scanners as well as a set of tools that allow you to find security vulnerabilities manually.
4.7.5 Testing for Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (OTG-SESS-005)
4.7.4 Testing for Exposed Session Variables (OTG-SESS-004)
4.4.4 Testing for Account Enumeration and Guessable User Account (OTG-IDENT-004)
Cross Site Request Forgery - Legitimizing Forged Requests - http://fragilesecurity.blogspot.com/2012/11/cross-site-request-forgery-legitimazing.html
Debugging features which remain present in the final game - http://glitchcity.info/wiki/index.php/List_of_video_games_with_debugging_features#Debugging_features_which_remain_present_in_the_final_game
Easter egg - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg_(media)
Top 10 Software Easter Eggs - http://lifehacker.com/371083/top-10-software-easter-eggs
The application must be smart enough and designed with business logic that will prevent attackers from predicting and manipulating parameters to subvert programmatic or business logic flow, or exploiting hidden/undocumented functionality such as debugging.
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A Guide To Pasta Sauce
From Marinara and Pomodoro to Alfredo and Carbonara, every pasta sauce is unique. Here’s a savory rundown of some of the most popular, along with brief histories and modern applications of these Italian specialties.
By Paesana
03.21.19 | 5 min read
Pasta sauce is a many-splendored thing.
There’s a vast amount of sauce coursing through Italian history, with both Old and New World chefs cooking from a foundation built upon hundreds of years' worth of generational experience. These pioneering cooks created, innovated and perfected sauces that have become restaurant mainstays, homemade classics and even supermarket shelf standbys, all waiting to be eaten with pasta and mopped up with crusty Italian bread.
Each sauce is a world of its own, with ingredients coalescing into an array of versatile flavors that all pair in unique ways to a seemingly endless list of pasta shapes and sizes. But before deciding which sauce goes with which pasta, it’s important to discover and examine the different versions of this ever-present Italian specialty.
Start At The Beginning
It doesn’t get much more basic than tomato sauce, but even that has myriad offshoots. In fact, labeling any pasta sauce as such is problematic, since most start with a base of tomatoes and thus could all be considered “tomato sauce.” This doesn't even take into account the source of those tomatoes (which, in Paesana's case, is Italy). That is why it’s so important to make the tomato-sauce distinction early in a sauce’s lineage.
Marinara vs. Pomodoro
For many, there is simply nothing better with pasta than a good red sauce. It’s what we all think of when we close our eyes and imagine a big plate of pasta piled high and ready to serve. But, as most Italians will tell you, not all red sauce is created equal. The two main red sauces in the Italian food realm are undoubtedly Marinara and Pomodoro, but how on earth are we supposed to distinguish one from the other? Besides a few variations, both have basically the same standard ingredients: tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and salt.
The difference mainly comes down to the length of time each pot of sauce spends on the stovetop, simmering to delicious goodness. Since Marinara spends less time simmering and has chopped tomatoes, it offers a bright, red hue, and is typically runnier, with larger and zestier chunks of tomatoes. Conversely, Pomodoro features minced tomatoes and enjoys more time simmering, which grants the sauce a deep, dark redness closer to burgundy, and a consistency that is smoother and thicker.
Sure, in the grand scheme of things—and to the casual eater—the differences might seem merely cosmetic, but to the seasoned chef these two sauces offer entirely unique shades of red in various pasta dishes.
The Alfredo & Carbonara Conundrum
When prepared correctly, two of the creamiest of pasta sauces aren’t made with even a trace of cream. Sadly—even tragically—the act of drowning these gorgeously simplistic dishes in a heavy cream sauce is a food crime that is continuously perpetrated to this day.
Unfortunately, cream dumbs down dishes, diluting the Pecorino Romano used in both preparations and rendering a pair of utterly bland plates.
Both dishes have Roman roots, but where Alfredo sauce has a more concrete origin story, the Carbonara tale is anecdotal at best. And while most casual eaters have accepted that cream does not belong in Carbonara, the majority of Alfredo sauce recipes still list heavy cream as an ingredient.
How did this happen? How did cream become so intertwined with these dishes that the heavy grotesque stuff has infiltrated so many iterations across the country, and why is Alfredo sauce in particular still suffering this milky fate? The answers are mostly speculation, but chances are cream was added to the mix as a way to stretch scarce ingredients, making the dish heavier and more filling. Unfortunately, cream dumbs down dishes, diluting the Pecorino Romano used in both preparations and rendering a pair of utterly bland plates. Thankfully, the Internet is loaded with top-notch—and correct—versions of both Carbonara and Alfredo. These preparations allow the traditional ingredients to shine, like the Carbonara’s rich pancetta and Alfredo’s golden butterfat.
Arrabiata: You Would Like Me When I’m Angry
Dive into any Italian’s spice cabinet and you will surely find a shaker of red pepper flakes. A staple condiment, crushed red pepper gets passed around the dinner table more than even the common salt and black pepper—it’s the chili kick everyone loves, albeit to different degrees.
Whichever method you use, remember, Arrabiata should be hot—not mildly spicy, but screaming, face-reddening, hot.
With that in mind, the popularity of Italian cuisine’s spicy sauces is a cinch to understand. Arrabiata and Fra Diavolo—translating to “angry” and “brother devil,” respectively—both bring a measure of heat. But where Fra Diavolo is a silky, pleasurably piquant addition to seafood dishes, Arrabiata is a temperamental, fiery, fist fight in your mouth.
Most Arrabiata recipes call for the same basic ingredients: onions, garlic, whole or diced peeled tomatoes, and maybe some basil and capers, or even breadcrumbs. And oh yeah, lots of red pepper. This can be the pre-crushed variety, or you can get your anger out in a healthy way and crush your own peppers. Whichever method you use, remember, Arrabiata should be hot—not mildly spicy, but screaming, face-reddening, hot.
Meat The Sauces
When we think of a Bolognese sauce, the typical vision involves a deep red sauce loaded with a minced combination of beef, veal and pork, with some variations focusing more on one meat and less on the others. With Ragú, on the other hand, most people picture a jar of unremarkable sauce at the supermarket. The truth is Bolognese is a specific type of Ragú—Ragú alla Bolognese, to be precise.
According to the Accademia Italiana della Cucina, the recipe for authentic Ragú alla Bolognese is highly coveted, and was notarized and deposited in the Palazzo della Mercanzia, the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Bologna, in 1982. (Yes, food is that serious in Italy.)
It’s a hearty and robust sauce on its own, that marries beautifully to a dollop or two of fresh ricotta. The creamy, meaty mix matches with a broad stroke of pastas, most notably the sturdier pastas like pappardelle.
A Sauce Of A Different Color
Pesto is that wonderfully pungent green sauce that offers a flavor that can best be described as a backyard oasis: herbal, with a fresh garden aroma, suspended in delicate olive oil. It’s raw, requiring no heat to enhance the taste—instead allowing basil to step out from the shadows and into the spotlight.
Originating in Liguria, Italy’s bastion of basil, pesto is a bright, herbaceous, mouthful of summer. Recipes can vary, but basic preparations always center on basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil, with Italian cheeses like Parmesan and pecorino, blended together and then paired with any winding pasta, as the tight twists help the light sauce cling to the pasta.
Liquor Is Quicker
No, you cannot get drunk off of Vodka sauce. There is indeed real vodka in the sauce, but it appears in such small quantities that the alcoholic bite is nowhere to be found. Plus, any booze that is in the sauce dissipates in the cooking process. So, why is it there? According to the experts, vodka helps tomatoes release dormant flavors while also acting as an emulsifier, preventing the cream from separating and making for a more uniform sauce.
Regardless of where it comes from, it is perhaps the most popular of the Italian cream sauces...
As for provenance, the origin of Vodka sauce is probably the most unclear of all Italian sauces. Some say it came from Italy in the 1970s from a local chef who needed to thin out his sauce, and only had a flask of vodka on hand. Others contend that the sauce originated outside of Italy, and was introduced as a way for local distillers to promote their product.
Regardless of where it comes from, it is perhaps the most popular of the Italian cream sauces, silky and always ready to be paired with penne and accepting of a dash or two of red pepper flakes for a more zesty bite.
There are undoubtedly more sauces we could discuss here, but this is a good place to start with this Italian staple that boasts an impressive shelf life. So pull your favorite pot from the cabinet, gather your ingredients and get simmering. And don’t forget to mop it all up with the best Italian bread you can find.
Paesana is a fourth-generation purveyor of a wide range of all-natural, homemade pasta sauces, high-quality condiments and olives. To learn more about what makes our sauces so special, where to find them, and more, contact us, today.
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People's Review > Youth & Campus > Attack on DU Students by ABVP Goons Exposed RSS Frustration
Attack on DU Students by ABVP Goons Exposed RSS Frustration
24/02/2017 People's Review Youth & Campus
A massive clash broke between the students of Delhi University (DU) and the ABVP goons, who were paid by the RSS head office in Central Delhi to carry out a violent assault, including sexual abuse of women, at DU Wednesday afternoon. The students and teachers of Delhi University’s North Campus were protesting against the violence unleashed by the RSS’ goons on Tuesday, 21st February when Umar Khalid and Shehla Rashid, two student activists of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) came to attend a seminar in Ramjas College.
The teachers and students of Delhi University were scheduled to march to the Maurice Nagar Police Station to lodge a complaint against the ABVP goons , who are on the payroll of local RSS and BJP leaders of Delhi, for their ruckus during Tuesday’s event. The ABVP goons launched a series of attack against the protesting students with full support of the Delhi Police, which just didn’t remain mute spectator during the violent attack by the ABVP goons on the students and teachers, but pro-actively supported it following the pattern of the Patiala Court attack on Kanhaiya Kumar last year.
RSS volunteer Home Minister Rajnath Singh and his deputy Kieren Rijjiju has ensured in 2014 that the entire Delhi Police machinery officially subscribes to its version of Brahminical fascist doctrine and assist all affiliates of the RSS and BJP in their criminal activities in and around the capital city. The ABVP goons got extensive support from the Delhi Police since the time the Vajpayee government ascended to power in the late 1990s. Despite the change of guard in the Home Ministry during the Congress-led UPA era, there was no change in the attitude of the pro-Hindutva state machinery towards the ABVP goons, who are mostly the paid saffron agents and most leaders of the ABVP belongs to the upper-caste feudal and trader families.
The recent spurt of violence in the campuses of the country under the leadership of the ABVP goons is happening due to the extensive funding provided by big corporations owned by Tata, Adani, Ambani, etc. to the RSS and the BJP to ensure a nation-wide dissent-free campus and turn higher education into commodity by following the new diktat of the WTO. The RSS is in the process of turning the British colonial education system prevalent in India into a more regressive and orthodox system, which will inculcate obedience to the ruling party and leader, among other things, in the students and will manufacture obedient and blind-followers of the corporate sponsored Hindutva fascism. The ABVP and its goons work extensively to make this mission successful.
The ABVP goons are attacking students and youth everywhere in the country; the campuses of Allahabad University, University of Hyderabad, Jadavpur University, FTII, IITs, JNU, etc. are witness to the most violent attacks by these RSS agents. The ABVP goons attacked journalists, teachers, academicians, and student leaders, whoever has critical outlook and challenges the intellectual paralysis and mediocrity of the RSS at these campuses. Though ABVP adheres to the RSS’ reactionary patriarchal system, still it managed to rope in a large number of upper-caste elite women into the ranks of its thugs and let loose that feral mob on women activists at different occasion, including the recent attack on the Delhi University teachers by the ABVP in North Campus on 21st and 22nd February.
Earlier these ABVP goons carried out violent attacks on Prof. Dr. G.N. Saibaba for his vocal opposition to Operation Green Hunt, the war of the mining corporations against the poor tribal people of India; they attacked senior journalists like Siddharth Varadarajan for his critical remarks against the Modi government, and they are threatening to physically assault every forces that dare to oppose the fascist policies of the Sangh Parivar and its Hindutva agenda.
Due to lack of large-scale student movements in the campuses and the lacklustre and cowardice attitude of the anti-saffron camp in the university campuses, the ABVP goons get their moral booster to launch one after another attack without worrying about any repercussion. As the ABVP goons and the NSUI use lot of money, muscle power, and alcohol to win campus elections in Delhi University since years, their lumpen acts doesn’t make much difference to their poll fortune. At present, the ABVP receives the highest amount of money and state support to carry out its criminal activities. The extensive support they receive from the Modi government’s Home Ministry and other ministers makes them the most fierce stormtrooper of the Hindutva fascist brigade.
Through the Hindutva lackey media houses like Zee News and the toady journalists of the RSS and BJP, the ABVP is trying to build up an image of a lone crusader against the RSS’ perceived “anti-national” forces, the whole country, especially the working people and the oppressed castes, nationalities, and tribal people are able to see the real grotesque face of the saffron fascists through the activities of the ABVP goons. Also the sheer hypocrisy of the ABVP goons and the RSS was exposed when both remained mum on the incident of the Madhya Pradesh ATS busting an espionage racket of the Pakistani secret-service agency ISI, which resulted into the arrest of 11 people, including people like Dhruv Saxena, who was BJP’s IT Cell Member and a Bajrang Dal activist. Others among those arrested for their alleged link with the ISI also have close ties with the Bajrang Dal and its cow vigilante and anti-lover squads.
The nationwide anti-incumbency wave against the Modi government is getting stronger every day and the frustration rising in the RSS led Hindutva camp due to its failure in containing the mass discontent is manifested through the actions of the ABVP goons and other Hindutva fascist organisations. Despite their intense campaigning using toady journalists and pro-Hindutva media outfits like Zee News, the RSS led Hindutva camp is drastically failing to synchronise the mass opinion in favour of the Modi government. The reflection of the same can be seen in the campuses, where the elite, priviledged, and upper-caste students are the lone supporters of the Modi government and the ABVP thugs have no standing among the students from the economically and socially oppressed students. This frustration is also fuelling the RSS’ tempo and in a desperate bid to hold on its support base among the upper-caste elite and upper-middle class students in the campuses, the Hindutva fascist organisation is resorting to utmost violence and intimidation by using the ABVP goons.
The utmost lack of a formidable force that will resist the assault of the ABVP goons and other Hindutva fascist organisations is helping the ailing saffron brigade, which is still able to sail through the rough waters. Unless the Indian political arena experience a large-scale unity and rise of an anti-Hindutva front that will include all democratic and progressive forces and will pro-actively resist the assaults by the Hindutva camp at every inch of the political battleground, there cannot be a reversal of the current trend of fascist assaults carried out by the forces like the ABVP goons. Until the masses are mobilised for a pro-active nationwide anti-Hindutva fascism resistance movement, democracy and democratic environment will remain aloof from the common people.
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You’ll probably stumble upon some peculiar looking edibles during your time in paradise and might be tempted to try some of these traditional foods and flavors from Hawaii. But before you indulge in these fabulous foods and flavors of the Hawaiian Islands, perhaps you’d like to know some details about them, like what that mound of purple paste served on ti leaves is, or whether that raw fish is edible. The following are some of the most popular ono (delicious) foods and flavors that we recommend you treat your taste buds to, especially now that you’ll know exactly what to expect.
Poi is a viscous, purple paste made from the root of kalo (taro). The kalo plant is similar to a yam or potato, but instead of baking its roots, they are ground and fermented into a unique, pungent paste. Some say poi is an acquired taste, but it was once, and still is, a nutritious staple in the Hawaiian diet. If the taste is too bitter, add some sugar or ingredients like bananas to cut down on its powerful punch.
LAULAU
Kalo is also used in laulau where smoky-flavored meat is wrapped in layers of taro or ti leaves and steamed in an imu (underground hot rock oven) until soft. This slow-cooking process brings the leaves to the consistency of spinach. Laulau is traditionally made with pork but is also commonly served with fish or chicken.
LOMILOMI SALMON
Although not native to Hawaii, you’d be hard-pressed to find a luau that doesn’t serve this dish. This island favorite is crafted with raw salmon that is cured with salt, and diced with tomatoes, onions and chili peppers. Many people find this dish too powerful on its own (akin to eating salsa) so pair it with poi or another dish for a match made in Hawaii heaven.
PIPIKAULA
A Hawaiian-style beef jerky that was originally eaten by paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys). Pipikaula or “beef rope” was once prepared by rubbing strips of beef with Hawaiian salt and drying them under the sun. These days, you’ll find it on the menu as a contemporary side dish, baked in an oven, broiled, and rubbed or marinated with crushed garlic, shoyu (soy sauce), brown sugar or spices.
Pronounced poh-kay, this dish is created with raw fish cubed into hearty slices and seasoned with a variety of sauces. Ahi (yellowfin tuna) is the most commonly used fish, seasoned with scallions, onions, sesame seed and oil, garlic, ginger and seaweed. The raw fish salad can also be served with salmon, clam and octopus in spicy or soy sauce.
This is a highly sought after and favored dessert across the Islands. The sweet coconut-based confection, which often mingles with chocolate, includes a harmonious blend of gelatin and pudding. These days, it’s fairly simple to make but before cornstarch was invented, the dessert was extremely laborious.
Now that your mouth is likely watering and you know there’s no cause for concern to indulge, it’s time to try some of these traditional foods and flavors.
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Age distribution among Non-Christians who have completed post-graduate degree
% of Non-Christians who have completed post-graduate degree who are ages…
Survey year
12% 47% 25% 16% 2,095
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72% 3% 17% 5% 3% 2,114
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25% 13% 62% 2,121
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
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21% 23% 13% 1% 36% 7% 2,156
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10% 31% 59% 1% 2,156
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FDA May Have No Choice But to Allow Direct-to-Consumer Off-Label Drug Promotion
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In what’s been described as a “surprise move” (here) the FDA recently published a notice that it will hold a 2-day public hearing this November to obtain “input on issues” related to off-label product communications about by pharmaceutical and medical device companies. FDA defines off label use of drugs as, “Use for indication, dosage form, dose regimen, population or other use parameter not mentioned in the approved labeling.”
FDA’s authority to prevent or even regulate off-label promotion by pharmaceutical companies is dwindling. After losing to Amarin in court (“FDA Deal with Amarin: Does It Mean More or Less Off-Label Promotion?“), FDA suffered another setback when it settled a case with Pacira Pharmaceuticals (here).
In both cases, the plaintiffs argued that off-label marketing was protected free speech as long as the information was truthful and not misleading. While the FDA still insists it has the ultimate authority to decide what is and is not truthful, other entities – most notably the Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) – have claimed a stake in the debate.
FDA issued some “draft guidance” in February, 2014, but this did not mollify WLF, which claimed that the guidance document is in “direct violation of a 1998 permanent injunction (WLF v. Friedman) it obtained against the agency to prevent it from trampling on industry’s purported First Amendment rights.” WLF said it “intends to enforce its injunction and will seek contempt of court citations against FDA officials who violate its terms” (read “WLF to FDA Regarding Distribution of Off-Label Reprints: See You in Court!“).
The FDA cannot win the “First Amendment” battle and has hinted in the public hearing notice that it may have to allow pharma companies to engage in off-label communications directly to “patients and consumer audiences” and not just to physicians.
If you stay awake reading the Federal Register Notice (here) and get to the questions for which the FDA is seeking input, you’ll find this unusual set of questions:
“To what extent is it appropriate for firms to communicate information about unapproved uses of their approved/cleared medical products to patient and consumer audiences [my emphasis]? What disclosures and additional information would be needed to help ensure that a communication to lay audiences is truthful and non-misleading, given consumers’ lack of medical training and expertise in critically evaluating this type of information?”
Maybe I am reading too much into this, but since the First Amendment applies to mere mortals (e.g., the American public) as well as to corporations and physicians, and the First Amendment trumps FDA regulations, I believe we may see a new era of Direct-to-Consumer drug advertising – and era where off-label uses are promoted via print ads first and then TV ads as well.
This may happen first with ads for cancer drugs. According to Consumer Reports Health (here) the “National Comprehensive Cancer Network — an entity made up of cancer treatment centers — estimates that 50 to 75 percent of all use of cancer drugs in the U.S. is off-label.”
“Off-label use of cancer drugs has been widely accepted by doctors, insurers, and patients,” notes Consumer Reports. “Medicare, for example, routinely covers off-label cancer drug use that has at least some evidence backing it up. It does not require a company to get FDA approval for that use. And many states require health insurers to pay for off-label use of cancer drugs.”
It’s only one small step for cancer drug ads to mention those off-label uses as well. FDA may suggest legally-binding rule making changes (as requested by the drug industry), rather than issuing guidelines that have no legal standing viz-a-viz First Amendment rights. FDA asks:
“What additional changes, if any, should FDA consider in its regulations related to firms’ communications about medical products, such as the regulations related to what is false or misleading, adequate directions for use, the definition of labeling, or other relevant provisions?”
“With respect to proposed alternatives to the current regulations, as well as other proposed alternatives suggested in litigation briefs and journal articles, what are the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches as they relate to the public health objectives that the FDA Authorities are designed to advance?”
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The Collins Companies Acquires International Valve and Instrument Corp.
The Collins Companies, one of the largest privately owned industrial distributors of pipe, valves, fittings and engineered specialties serving the Northeast, has announced that they have acquired International Valve and Instrument Corp. (IVI), headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, effective Oct. 30.
“The Collins Companies has long been recognized as a large regional distributor of automated control valves with nine degreed engineers on staff to assist our customers with the specifying, sizing and selection of their control valve requirements. However, with the acquisition of IVI, we will now be able to expand the services that we can offer to the marketplace through the significant capabilities of this great company, who over the last 37 years has built a stellar reputation in the safety valve testing and valve repair market,” said Brian Tuohey, owner and president of The Collins Companies. “Marianne Brodeur is a born entrepreneur who had a dream 37 years ago and followed it and today we are thrilled to have Marianne and her 22 associates join the Collins family.”
Founded in 1982, IVI is a quality service company engaged in the repairs of all types of valves, hydraulics and pressure relief valves. IVI is a National Board-Certified Facility and has positioned the company as a marketplace leader in the Northeast.
“Collins has an outstanding reputation and this merger will provide the additional resources we’ve always needed to grow to the next level,” said Marianne Brodeur, president of IVI. “We’ve always prided ourselves on having the technical expertise that has allowed us to bring a consultative approach to problem solving for the valve industry. Now, combined with Collins’ size and expertise in valve automation, I’m very excited to see both companies get started on this next chapter.”
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Meet New Characters Ducky and Bunny from 'Toy Story 4' Voiced by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele (New Posters Revealed)
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In the upcoming Toy Story 4, the gang sets forth on another incredible adventure when a visit to a carnival introduces Ducky and Bunny, voiced by Keegan-Michael Key (Ducky) and Jordan Peele (Bunny), two carnival prizes who are eager to be won. However, the new plans in place by the plucky new pair are rudely interrupted by Woody and his friends as they find themselves on an unexpected adventure with a group of toys who have no idea what it feels like to be tacked to a prize wall.
“Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, who voice Ducky and Bunny, are two of the most brilliant minds I’ve ever seen,” said director Josh Cooley. “Of course, they are effortlessly funny, which would be enough. But they are incredible actors that understand story. Their improvs weren’t just for comedy sake, they were story motivated which elevated Ducky and Bunny and the film to a level I never could have expected.”
Did you spot any easter eggs? You may have noticed the iconic Pixar ball in sticker form on the side of the rocket prizes. Speaking of prizes, I wonder how many points you need to have to win the guitar from Coco!
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Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called “Forky” to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.
But Forky insists that he is NOT a toy! An actual spork-turned-craft-project, Forky is pretty sure that he doesn’t belong in Bonnie’s room. Unfortunately, every time he tries to get away, someone yanks him back into an adventure he’d rather skip. “The world of Toy Story is built upon the idea that everything in the world has a purpose,” said Josh Cooley (Director). “A toy’s purpose is to be there for its child. But what about toys that are made out of other objects? Forky is a toy that Bonnie made out of a disposable spork, so he’s facing a crisis. He wants to fulfill his purpose as a spork, but now has a new toy purpose thrust upon him.”
Filmmakers called on comedian Tony Hale to provide the voice of Forky. “It’s a huge thrill to be part of the Toy Story family,” he said. “But it’s going to take a while for it to really sink in.” Said Cooley, “When we thought up this character, Tony was the first actor that came to mind, and I’m thrilled he accepted. Tony’s performance as Forky is a comedy salad of confidence, confusion, and empathy... served by hilarious spork.”
How were filmmakers able to convince Hale to give voice to Forky? “A utensil’s existential crisis?” he asked. “I’m in!”
Did you happen to see the Pizza Planet reference on the Forky poster? Both the fork and spoon are from Pizza Planet, but where is Forky from...perhaps Poultry Palace? Be sure to share your thoughts with us on the new characters and everything Toy Story 4 in the Pixar Post Forum or in the comments below.
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Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele lend their voices to new characters in Toy Story 4 - Meet Ducky and Bunny.
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Insights into the mechanism and regulation of the CbbQO-type Rubisco activase, a MoxR AAA+ ATPase
Yi-Chin Candace Tsai, Fuzhou Ye, Lynette Liew, Di Liu, Shashi Bhushan, Yong-Gui Gao, and View ORCID ProfileOliver Mueller-Cajar
PNAS January 7, 2020 117 (1) 381-387; first published December 17, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1911123117
Yi-Chin Candace Tsai
aSchool of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 637551, Singapore;
Fuzhou Ye
aSchool of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 637551, Singapore;bNanyang Technological University Institute of Structural Biology, Nanyang Technological University, 636921, Singapore
Lynette Liew
Di Liu
Shashi Bhushan
Yong-Gui Gao
For correspondence: ygao@ntu.edu.sg CAJAR@ntu.edu.sg
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Edited by George H. Lorimer, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, and approved November 21, 2019 (received for review June 28, 2019)
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Life depends on the ability of organisms such as plants to convert the gas carbon dioxide into sugar molecules to produce energy and build biomass. Most of this activity is catalyzed by the CO2-fixing enzyme Rubisco. In spite of its crucial role, the enzyme can become blocked by its own substrate and other molecules. Specialized molecular chaperones (Rubisco activases) recognize inhibited Rubiscos and cause conformational rearrangements that lead to inhibitor release. Bacteria that derive energy from inorganic matter contain a complex, convergently evolved Rubisco activase. This molecular helper uses a cup-shaped motor to manipulate an adaptor protein. Changes are then passed from the adaptor to the inhibited Rubisco, resulting in inhibitor release. This understanding will enable precise synthetic biology applications.
The vast majority of biological carbon dioxide fixation relies on the function of ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco). In most cases the enzyme exhibits a tendency to become inhibited by its substrate RuBP and other sugar phosphates. The inhibition is counteracted by diverse molecular chaperones known as Rubisco activases (Rcas). In some chemoautotrophic bacteria, the CbbQO-type Rca Q2O2 repairs inhibited active sites of hexameric form II Rubisco. The 2.2-Å crystal structure of the MoxR AAA+ protein CbbQ2 from Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans reveals the helix 2 insert (H2I) that is critical for Rca function and forms the axial pore of the CbbQ hexamer. Negative-stain electron microscopy shows that the essential CbbO adaptor protein binds to the conserved, concave side of the CbbQ2 hexamer. Site-directed mutagenesis supports a model in which adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)-powered movements of the H2I are transmitted to CbbO via the concave residue L85. The basal ATPase activity of Q2O2 Rca is repressed but strongly stimulated by inhibited Rubisco. The characterization of multiple variants where this repression is released indicates that binding of inhibited Rubisco to the C-terminal CbbO VWA domain initiates a signal toward the CbbQ active site that is propagated via elements that include the CbbQ α4-β4 loop, pore loop 1, and the presensor 1-β hairpin (PS1-βH). Detailed mechanistic insights into the enzyme repair chaperones of the highly diverse CO2 fixation machinery of Proteobacteria will facilitate their successful implementation in synthetic biology ventures.
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↵1Y.-C.C.T. and F.Y. contributed equally to this work.
↵2To whom correspondence may be addressed. Email: ygao{at}ntu.edu.sg or CAJAR{at}ntu.edu.sg.
Author contributions: Y.-C.C.T. and O.M.-C. designed research; Y.-C.C.T., F.Y., L.L., D.L., S.B., and Y.-G.G. performed research; Y.-C.C.T., F.Y., L.L., D.L., S.B., Y.-G.G., and O.M.-C. analyzed data; and Y.-C.C.T., F.Y., and O.M.-C. wrote the paper.
The authors declare no competing interest.
This article is a PNAS Direct Submission.
Data deposition: The atomic coordinates and structure factors have been deposited in the Protein Data Bank, https://www.wwpdb.org/ (PDB ID code 6L1Q). The electron microscopy (EM) density map of AfQ2O2 has been deposited in the Electron Microscopy Data Bank, https://www.ebi.ac.uk/pdbe/emdb/ (accession no. EMD-0789). The biochemical data generated and analyzed in this study are available at https://researchdata.ntu.edu.sg/dataverse/cajar.
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Humor/Satire September 13, 2016 September 13, 2016
Did Hillary’s Fainting Tie Into Benghazi? Trey Gowdy Wants To Find Out
Hillary fainted? Trey Gowdy is on the case!
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D-Hell) stumbled while leaving the 9/11 memorial service she and her presidential rival Donald Trump were attending last weekend, it happened on the exact same day that an American consulate building in Benghazi, Libya was attacked four years prior. This set off alarm bells in one plucky congressman’s head. Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) has decided to call for a new House inquiry into Benghazi, and this time to determine if Hillary Clinton’s fainting was in any way related.
“Let’s be honest,” Gowdy told reporters, “we all know Hillary Clinton is a sickly, frail, cold blooded mass murderer. We just don’t know what to believe, and therefore it’s probably in our country’s best interest to spend every single, solitary dime we have available to track down the answers we want to hear. I’ll dunk her in a float tank next if that’s what it takes.”
Gowdy said that he believes Clinton might have “known too much about herself” and the fainting spell was a cover-up for her being poisoned by herself.
“I wouldn’t put it past former Secretary Clinton to kill former Senator Clinton,” Gowdy said, “not if former First Lady Clinton had damning evidence on Benghazi. So we’re going up that smelly road. We’re taking our whole country up that smelly, brown, country road, and we will not stop until we’re all covered in the filth we’re convinced we’ll find covering Ms. Clinton, that’s for sure.”
Though he said the investigation into Clinton’s fainting is still “in the very early stages,” Gowdy said he already knows “many things for certain.”
“One, Clinton fainted,” Gowdy said, “two, she fainted on camera. And three? She’s a secret proto-communist implanted by the ghost of Saul Alinsky into the federal government to bring us all down from within, starting with Vince Fosterghazi, then going onto White Waterghazi, then Benghazi Benghazi, emailghazi, and not faintghazi. Clearly she’s dirty, and even though 25 or more years of the most intense scrutiny and conspiracy mongering hasn’t turned up a shred of actual evidence of wrongdoing, does that really mean we should stop spending millions on these Quixotic crusades?”
Harold Bornstein, Donald Trump’s friend and physician, said that he can tell by looking at the video that there’s something “up” with Hillary’s health, but he can see much, much more from the videos as well.
“Any trained medical professional can tell you from just looking at the video of Hillary Clinton fainting that she’s clearly got either Parkinsons, AIDS, light AIDS, or Parkinson AIDS,” Bornstein said via Skype from his brother-in-law’s hammock in his backyard, where he is currently living, “but even more than that, I can tell she’s a robot. She’s very obviously a murder machine robot whose health is failing her, which doesn’t seem to impact her ability to murder people in cold blood, which is weird, but hey, when does what conservatives make up about Hillary have to be true? Oh wait, you’re’ recording all of this? Shit.”
Representatives from the Clinton campaign declined to comment on this story, because they’re all high and mighty about not responding to satirical news stories. The jerks.
Benghazi, Donald Trump, Harold Bornstein, Hillary Clinton, pneumonia, Republican Party, Scandal, Trey Gowdy
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Pompeo, Lavrov butt heads over Russian election meddling
By CAITLIN OPRYSKO
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo clashed with his Russian counterpart on Tuesday over Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election, with both men pointing fingers at the other as the U.S. ramps up its preparations for next year's presidential election.
In a news conference during Pompeo’s first trip to Russia as America’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov continued to reject the accusations that his government engaged in the kind of multifaceted meddling operation outlined in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report last month.
After intercepting a question about election interference intended for Pompeo, Lavrov blamed Washington in a six-minute tangent, accusing the U.S. of conducting the “lion’s share” of attacks against Russian internet operations. He also told reporters of a memo he delivered to Pompeo that he said contained “actual information” to prove that the U.S. government had interfered in Russian domestic policy.
The public dispute between the two officials was the most extensive airing of interference accusations since President Donald Trump suggested last summer he accepted President Vladimir Putin’s private denials of election involvement. Trump said that in a phone call with Putin several weeks ago the topic was only briefly discussed.
Mueller’s 448-report, a redacted version of which was made public last month, described Russia’s 2016 efforts as a “sweeping and systematic” plot to to disrupt the election and sow discord that included hacking into and compromising Democrats' computer networks and targeting state and local election offices.
The special counsel also returned indictments on 25 Russian operatives, including 12 military officers, for their hacking efforts and for spreading inflammatory posts on social media, though Mueller did not find evidence to prove Trump or his campaign conspired to assist in those efforts.
Still, Lavrov attempted Tuesday to minimize the findings of Mueller’s nearly two-year investigation — in addition to several independent groups and the whole of the U.S intelligence community — to hype.
“We can discuss this topic forever but until we have cold, hard facts on the table we cannot have a grown-up discussion about it. The facts tell us that there is no proof of those trying to hype up this topic,” he said, before pushing for a more open dialogue between the U.S. and Moscow on cybersecurity.
Lavrov’s repeated denials rang especially hollow in that they came at nearly the same time Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was revealing that the FBI had informed him of successful intrusion by Russian hackers into voting registration files in two countries there during the 2016 election.
“You can see we have some disagreements on this issue,” Pompeo said with a smirk once Lavrov finally ceded the floor.
“I made clear to Foreign Minister Lavrov, as we’ve made clear for the past months that interference in American elections is unacceptable," Pompeo added.
“If the Russians were to engage in that in 2020 it would put our relationship in an even worse place than it has been,” he continued, saying he would “encourage them not to do that, we would not tolerate that. Our elections are important and sacred and they must be kept free and fair and with no outside country interfering in those elections.”
Pompeo was set to meet with Putin later Tuesday, where he will likely be grilled on whether he passed along the same warning.
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Dutch Ministers and Secretaries of State observe, on behalf of the Cabinet, a minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks claimed by Islamic State at the French Embassy in The Hague on November 16, 2015 | Jerry Lampen/AFP via Getty Images
The Netherlands to strip dual citizens of nationality if they join ISIL
Government says jihadis returning to the Netherlands ‘may pose an immediate threat to national security.’
By Hanne Cokelaere
Updated 5/25/16, 12:10 PM CET
The Netherlands passed a law Tuesday that allows authorities to strip dual citizens of Dutch nationality if they have joined a terror group or fought abroad with groups such as ISIL.
In line with the new law, no court conviction is needed to revoke Dutch citizenship from those who hold a second nationality. The law was proposed in the Netherlands after the November 13 attacks in Paris. It received overwhelming support in parliament.
"When they return to the Netherlands, these jihadists may pose an immediate threat to national security," the Dutch government said in a statement posted on its website. "In such a case, a rapid response is needed to avoid these people returning to the Netherlands."
Once citizenship is revoked, the person has four weeks to appeal the decision.
The law does not apply to those under the age of 16 and to people who only hold Dutch citizenship because international laws prohibit governments making people stateless.
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Pilgrims of Charity / Les Pèlerins de la Charité
ACTION IN INDIA
ACTION IN FRANCE
THE MESSENGER OF CALCUTTA
FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES
ACTION EN INDE
ACTION EN FRANCE
LE MESSAGER DE CALCUTTA
COMMUNAUTÉS AMIES
PARAINER UN ENFANT
Message François
Articles / Vidéos
The parent-child relationship has been broken...
Since December, 2013 Pilgrims of Charity have the grace to serve hundreds of children without roots and without roof; most are without parents or more exactly the relation parents children was broken in most of the cases, further to emotional breaks. These wounded but smiling children and hopeful found themselves from the youngest age thrown on the pavement or on railway platform.
Most of them totally left to themself fell in the mirage of the drug (glue), the sex (prostitution) and alcohol. However, in a more general way, a factor often directs their life, which is for them a treasure: their freedom!
The response to instability: rehabilitation
Where from a profound sensibility and an instability which somewhere paralyze their life by preventing them from living normally as the other children of their age (school, long-lasting professional integration, etc.).
The Pilgrims of Charity, who share their life with the life of these children, answer this instability by the rehabilitation which will allow the child to find little by little confidence in himself and in the life and to find his place in the society.
This rehabilitation, the Pilgrims of Charity encourages it in several ways:
1) By helping the child to find his family and to live a path of forgiveness and reconciliation.
To find one own roots it is to find the peace; afterward, by asking to the parents to cooperate, we can envisage a school, a training school, and a work. But this stage is very often unsuccessful: the wounds of these children are so deep than they will take a very long time for healing.
2) By sponsoring the child.
For the Pilgrims of Charity the best way of fighting against the instability is the sponsoring. We propose to the child a godfather / godmother, with whom he is united by a contract:
To establish between the child and his godfather / godmother, a personal link based on the affection and the trust, the link which becomes a reality by two annual letters, the exchange of photos, sharing of their story (both from the side of the godfather / godmother and of the side of P.C. Boys) and a possible visit of the godfather / godmother to Calcutta. This link of affection and trust can also become a reality by the possibility of informing the godfather / godmother of the particular problems which their godchild can meet (we had to request recently certain godfathers to help release their imprisoned godchild or still on the occasion of the death of their father).
To give to the child an informal schooling: twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursdays, by coming to our school, he will receive a schooling adapted to his own life. To take him out of its usual place of survival, mainly the railway station, he has to stay two nights a week in our night shelter.
To help the child to find a work or an accelerated training (some work with us).
By this contract the godfather / godmother undertakes to support the child for a minimal duration of 3 years by overturning him 60 euro every month by direct debit, half being handed to him after having taught him to manage a budget, other half being placed on an account in which he will have access when he will be an adult, will have a situation and will want to start a family.
This strategy of sponsoring involve a whole organization in particular the implementation of two co-workers (SH Coop) who have for mission of:
Favor relationships between the children and the godfathers / godmothers: exchange of mail, photos.
Translate both annual letters.
Guarantee a punctual relation, that is to inform the child or the godfather / godmother of such or such event.
Make sure of the good management of the money. For India, the coordinator is Wasim and for France, they are Samuel and Fiji Path.
3) By being with them and by helping them to go out of certain dramatic situations in which they can be: drug addiction, prostitution or still disease.
Pilgrims of Charity work in very narrow links with three organizations:
Interreligious Community of Development (ICOD)
Birds and Friends of the Air (FBA)
Shining Eyes (SE)
Pilgrims of Charity also cooperate, when it is possible, with the police (GRP / RPF) to release those who are in prison by finding them a place where they can envisage a new life.
Coordinator of the sponsoring
For any request of further information or to participate in the program of sponsoring, do not hesitate to contact our coordinators Sophie et Cédric Morel, by e-mail to their attention: pilgrimsofcharity@gmail.com
To make a donation
At the moment donations are only possible by check (do not send notes by mail) and make out to the Pilgrims of Charity.
Les Pèlerins de la Charité
To the attention of Lucien Dumortier
7, allée des Brigamilles
18570 Trouy
Les Pèlerins de la Charité | 7 Allée des Brigamilles | FR-18570 Trouy
e-mail: pilgrimsofcharity@gmail.com
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The educator’s complete guide to readers theatre
By Shirlee Sloyer
Textbook: $34.00
discount price $30.75
This title is no longer available.
Readers theatre is a powerful tool for building language skills and involving young readers with literature in a creative and fun way. This easy-to-use resource provides teachers with nuts-and-bolts guidelines for integrating readers theatre into upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Part One includes an overview of readers theatre and chapters (complete with checklists!) on selecting the literature, exploring key literary elements, compiling and adapting material, classroom procedures and preparing for performance. Part Two provides you with two different tools. First, you’ll find a 10-day model program and script as it was done in a fifth grade class of varied reading levels. Read more...Then, you’ll love the 11 classroom-ready sample scripts with cast sizes from two to 40 readers and presentation times from five to 40 minutes. With scripts ranging from original works to poetry to adaptations of classic works such as Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper and Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, this text provides a thorough and lively introduction to readers theatre for upper elementary and middle school groups.
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Textbook 978-1-56308-897-1
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StorePLACEMAKER PROFILESGreat Public Spaces
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Lighter, Quicker, CheaperGreat DistrictsGreat ParksGreat Public BuildingsGreat Public MarketsGreat StreetsGreat SquaresGreat WaterfrontsHall of Shame
Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
*Nominee
Mercado da Ribeira
What makes it Great?
Why it doesn't work?
A Lisbon landmark, Mercado da Ribeira is immediately recognizable by the large clock on its main entrance’s facade, and by the building’s grand oriental dome. Located in the city’s Cais do Sodré district, and just across the road from the Cais do Sodré railway station, the market is easily accessible from other parts of the city and outer suburbs. Along with rail and bus lines, the area is also served by boats coming from the other bank of the river. The nearby promenade also leads pedestrians from surrounding neighborhoods like Baixa Chiado directly to the market.
Everyday, this historic Lisbon institution hosts a vast mix of people. In the mornings, an older crowd frequents the market, arriving early to purchase fresh groceries and flowers. By noon, young professionals stop in for lunch at the newly-renovated Western hall. In the evenings, the market hosts a diverse crowd of shoppers and diners, as strangers and friends co-mingle while seated together at the gourmet food hall’s large communal tables. The iron-clad market hall is generally bustling until late in the evening--especially during the weekends, when the site offers cooking and dance classes to the general public.
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Uses & Activities
Sociability
How Light?
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How Cheap?
Though its origins can be traced all the way back to the 13th century, Mercado da Ribeira (River Market) was inaugurated in 1882, and it was once one of the most famous fish markets in Europe. Today, covering over 10,000 square meters, Mercado da Ribeira is one of Lisbon’s largest food markets, and along with fresh fish, it is known for its produce, flowers, and, more recently, its prepared foods and artisanal goods. In 2010, after the market had been experiencing a decline in popularity and sales, Lisbon City Council searched for bids to revitalize the iconic cultural space. These efforts were part of a broader city plan to rehabilitate markets in Lisbon. Time Out Lisboa was soon granted permits to transform the Western half of the market into an extensive food court area that has become a culinary and cultural mecca. The court is divided up into 30 separate eating spaces, with room for 500 people to sit. The original fresh market continues to operate every morning except Sundays, and, since its opening in the summer of 2014, the renovated food hall has become a celebrated destination for “foodies” everywhere.
Related Links & Sources
Image credits, from left: TimeOut Mercado da Ribeira, Morgadioreal, Anna and Michal via Flickr
Facebook: facebook.com/TimeOutMercadodaRibeira
Instagram: @timeoutmercadodaribeira
*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
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Find out what it will be like to ride Rise of…
Find out what it will be like to ride Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
The attraction is based in a makeshift rebel military outpost set up in a forest.
Disney guests will traverse the corridors of a Star Destroyer on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and join a battle between the First Order and the Resistance including a face-off with Kylo Ren when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in summer 2019. (Photo by Joshua Sudock, Disney Parks)
PUBLISHED: March 6, 2019 at 6:33 am | UPDATED: May 15, 2019 at 7:02 pm
The Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge emerges from a rebel military outpost set up in a forest to avoid detection by First Order troops that have established a base nearby in the village of Black Spire Outpost on the remote planet of Batuu.
“You’ll notice that there’s a very temporary nature to everything out here,” said John Larena, Walt Disney Imagineering executive creative director. “Basically the story we’re telling is the Resistance has set up shop here, probably in the past couple of weeks. Everything is ready to get swept up as soon as the mission gets called.”
Larena recently led a select group of reporters on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction at the new 14-acre land under construction at the Anaheim theme park.
A full-size X-wing with a blue pinstripe sits in the woods next to a red A-wing fighter. High-tech military gear is scattered throughout the forest and cavernous tunnels that serve as the ride queue. A towering crane moves a futuristic-looking light post into position, guided by construction workers.
“This is an operating resistance outpost,” Larena said. “You get the sense that there’s an active base. Something big is going to happen here soon.”
Ride queue
Painters have aged the rock caverns forming the ride queue, adding stains to the ceilings where water has been dripping for centuries. The hand-sculpted rock work forms windows that offer peeks into Galaxy’s Edge and hints at what lays ahead in the attraction. The rock walls bristle with high-tech lights and communication equipment that give the sense visitors are heading into a Resistance compound.
“You’re going to be hearing communications between the flight decks and other personnel,” Larena said. “And droids communicating with each other, keeping this place running.”
The rebels have used laser torches to cut openings and pathways supported with hydraulic struts. Marston mats, perforated steel plates used by the military, are embedded into the ground.
“You can see this was once three separate rooms,” Larena said. “The Resistance came in here with their laser torches and cut out the bigger opening here so they can get their big power cables through this space. Presumably this is coming from a generator that’s up above there going down to a communications room.”
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Glowing holoscreens in the queue will show Resistance targets on a map of the “Star Wars” galaxy. The high-tech video screens will be juxtaposed next to niches carved into the stone walls by ancient civilizations.
“This room was possibly used for some prayers through icons that used to be here,” Larena said. “There’s a whole backstory of this place that our guests are left to puzzle over and make a story.”
Ready Room
In the Ready Room, visitors will encounter an animatronic BB8. A holographic Rey from “The Force Awakens” asks us to join the Resistance and take part in a dangerous off-planet mission in a fight against the First Order. Resistance pilot Poe Dameron will be our wingman.
“You’ve just been asked to leave the planet and get on a spaceship. Well, let’s go do that,” Larena said. “These doors pull open and our guests spill out into this space where a Resistance ship is waiting for them. Poe’s X-wing is off to the side here. You’re going to be hearing the engines spooling up. You’re gonna be hearing a flight deck announcement telling everyone quickly let’s get on this ship.”
Transport ship
About 50 riders will rush past Poe’s full-size X-Wing and board a transport ship. An audio-animatronic jowl-faced Nien Nunb barks orders at his passengers from the cockpit. The transport doors close and the ship is cleared for take-off. Scenes outside the ship play out on the cockpit window and monitor screens. Riders see Poe climb into his X-wing as he communicates with Nien Nunb. Our transport ship takes off from Batuu.
Disney Imagineers view a life-size TIE fighter as they work on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening in summer 2019 at Disneyland. (Photo by Joshua Sudock, Disney Parks)
“As soon as we get into orbit, things don’t quite work out for us,” Larena said. “The First Order has tracked us and we get surrounded by a pair of Star Destroyers. There’s a big showdown that happens. Poe has to jump into hyperspace to get reinforcements. We get tractor beamed into a Star Destroyer.”
Standing riders will feel the floor shake and move throughout the experience aboard the transport ship.
“You will physically be moving and you will feel the sensation of yourself taking off,” Larena said. “It will be a mild trip.”
Aboard a Star Destroyer
The doors to the transport ship open and 50 stormtroopers await in formation aboard a Star Destroyer. Some of the stormtroopers are animatronic and make slight movements. TIE fighters will swoop past on a 100-foot-wide screen that Industrial Light & Magic crews were working on during the tour. A second Star Destroyer from the battle will hover in the space window.
“When those doors closed you were looking at Poe’s X-wing spooling up, everything getting ready,” Larena said. “Now you’ve been sucked into a Star Destroyer. You’ve seen it out the windows. Your ship pulled into a Star Destroyer. These doors open and you are now inside that Star Destroyer.”
Riders stepping off the transport onto the Star Destroyer will see the ship they boarded at the Resistance base. Disney employees in First Order uniforms will bark orders at riders: “Move along, Resistance scum.”
Riders will be separated into smaller groups and thrown into a jail cell.
“This is the kind of room (where) Poe Dameron was actually questioned by Kylo Ren in ‘The Force Awakens,’” Larena said. “Well, the same sort of thing will happen to you. You’re going to get a visit from Kylo Ren and then the rest of the ride is going to happen for you. I can’t tell you how. You’re going to have to figure your way out of detention.”
The rest of the attraction will put riders in the middle of a fight between the Resistance and the First Order. Kylo Ren will make multiple appearances in several forms throughout the attraction.
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Home Food Cooking Tips
4 Things You Should Never Cook in Cast Iron
Cathryn Jakicic
There are very few cast-iron rules to go with your cast-iron pan, but there are some foods it's best to avoid.
Photo: Daniel_Dash/Shutterstock
What not to cook in cast iron
Most people who cook with cast-iron pans love them with the heat of a thousand suns. After all, they’re a must for so many one-skillet meals, and they’re handy for everything from breakfast to dessert (no, really!). However, as good as your skillet can be for making all these favourites, it’s not a tool suited for all foods. Find out what not to cook in cast iron pan.
Smelly things
Garlic, peppers, some fish, stinky cheeses and more tend to leave aromatic memories with your pan that will turn up in the next couple of things you cook in it. Ten minutes in a 400ºF oven will generally get rid the smell, but it’s best to avoid cooking foods that would be ruined by those lingering aromas for the next few cooks.
Eggs and other sticky things (for a while)
Once your pan is well-seasoned, no problem at all. But when your pan is new, even though it’s seasoned, sticky things like eggs still may present a problem. Unless you like brown eggs and a gunky pan, relegate them to a regular nonstick pan for a while. (Renowned chef Alex Guarnaschelli reveals how to make the perfect scrambled eggs.)
Delicate fish
The same heat retention that means your steak will get a beautiful brown crust in a cast iron pan will probably be the end of your lovely piece of trout or tilapia. Save the delicate fish for the non-stick pan, too. But salmon and other meaty fish that can stand the heat are fine. (Here are more ways you’ve been cooking fish completely wrong.)
Acidic things (maybe)
There seem to be mixed feelings on this one. Some people say that tomatoes or lemons can react with the metal and cause it to leach into the food and break down the seasoning of the pan. Others believe that’s a myth.
One thing to note: This list is for traditional cast-iron pans. If you’ve got an enamel-coated cast iron pan, you don’t need to adhere to this list—you can just get cooking!
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How social media influences fashion
Social media has a huge influence on our day-to-day lives. How we communicate and interact with people is completely different to ten years ago. Everywhere you go, someone around you is on their phone or tablet engaging in some sort of social activity. Social media is used as a way of communicating with friends and showcasing a lifestyle, which makes it an excellent tool for businesses to promote products.
Social media has fast become a powerful marketing tool, which takes advantage of the ‘sprinklers’ and ‘vacuums’ within the cyber world. The sprinklers share content and the vacuums suck it all up. Together they keep the social media world alive, fuelled by social influence and discovery.
‘Fast Fashion’ is one industry reaping the benefits. Fast Fashion retailers are seeing the advantage of these shorter trend lifecycles resulting in people constantly looking for a product to satisfy their micro-moments of inspiration. Consumers today will not go into a store to find a ‘new look’ – they turn to their social media feeds/bloggers to see what the latest trend is or find a hot new outfit.
These behaviours support the concept of ‘social proofing’ and empower the sprinklers of social media to become influencers in their own right, and the vacuums to find a way to duplicate the look before it’s gone (and affordably).
Social media has become the direct path to online shopping
A key change on Instagram recently has been ‘Paid Partnerships’, which have become one of the most effective ways for a brand to reach audiences. According to Instagram, the new tool allows creators to quickly tag the business they have a relationship with.
Fashion Bloggers have fast become an influential force within fashion and minor celebrities in their own right. Key retailers pay bloggers to promote their product on a daily basis, along with which come big celebrity advertising campaigns, TV work and invites to top events as the retailers recognise how much influence the bloggers hold.
Going forward, this cycle of bloggers, celebrity endorsements and news feeds shows no sign of slowing. It is now easier and faster for inspired shoppers to find their next look online with direct links to the actual product. It couldn’t be easier!
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R.I. considers marijuana legalization as New England turns green | Poll
Tom Mooney Journal Staff Writer Mooneyprojo
Dec 3, 2018 at 9:27 PM Dec 4, 2018 at 10:56 AM
Pot stores are opening in Massachusetts. You can now grow your own in Maine and Vermont. And Connecticut’s new governor says legalizing marijuana will be a priority of his. When Rhode Island lawmakers return to Smith Hill next month they will find the regional marijuana landscape greening around them.
PROVIDENCE — Pot stores are opening in Massachusetts. You can now grow your own in Maine and Vermont. And Connecticut’s new governor says legalizing marijuana will be a priority of his.
When Rhode Island lawmakers return to Smith Hill next month they will find the regional marijuana landscape greening around them.
That reality will influence the strategies both sides of the pot legalization argument employ this time around, they say. Despite years of hearings and study commissions, the question of legalization has never reached lawmakers for a vote.
“With the reality of it being all around us, I think folks have to look at it a little harder now,” said Scott Slater, a Democratic state representative from Providence who has seen his perennial legalization legislation stall every year.
“Even if you’re against recreational cannabis and you feel there are social costs to it, you’re going to be dealing with those issues within your own borders, regardless, and without any of the revenue you could be raising. You might as well regulate it and tax it and put some of that money toward prevention.”
Kevin A. Sabet, president of the national anti-legalization group Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), says, “Rhode Island is definitely a priority for us going into 2019. If anything, the stakes have gotten higher in terms of the effects of legalization around the country.”
Ten states have legalized recreational marijuana: Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.
Sabet says data his group has released shows marijuana use among all age groups 12 and older “has gone way up since legalization” in Colorado and Washington.
“All this talk of legalization is obscuring the fact that today’s marijuana is so much more harmful,” said Sabet. “This is not your Woodstock-variety weed. It is high potency. It tells me we need to talk less about legalization and talk more about prevention and treatment, given where Rhode Island is right now.”
Slater says the legislation he plans to introduce would give communities options to restrict marijuana sales, just as some Massachusetts communities did.
“I need to be sure everyone is comfortable with the regulations around it,” he said. “I need to get my fellow legislators to see it is a safer policy to tax and regulate than prohibition, which hasn’t worked.”
If lawmakers were to approve recreational marijuana, Slater said the state’s medical marijuana program, now better regulated with seed-to-sale tracking of product and upcoming lab testing, could speed implementation.
“I don’t think it would be a big deal to flip the switch to recreational,” said Slater.
Well, not so fast, said Norman Birenbaum, the state’s top medical marijuana regulator.
“It would not simply be flipping a light switch,” he said. Noting it took Massachusetts two years after voter approval before the first (and so far only two) retail stores opened, he said a multitude of issues would have to be ironed out, including establishing licensing requirements for retail centers, determining a cap for licenses, deciding the role municipalities would play, and how tax proceeds would be split.
Still, says Matthew Schweich, deputy director of the national pro-legalization group Marijuana Project, the landscape is shifting around Rhode Island.
“The piece of it that has changed is even those who are on the fence [about legalization], even they have to see that pragmatically there’s a pretty strong reason to get ahead on this,” and legalize, said Schweich.
“Regardless of what the General Assembly does, Rhode Island adults will be buying legal marijuana from Massachusetts stores and, perhaps Connecticut, very soon.”
Rhode Island “already has society problems that are caused by people using and abusing various substances,” Schweich said. “Those problems are going to exist whether you legalize or not.” But by regulating and taxing marijuana, “you actually have the money to fund those programs that can address those problems.”
As far as Rhode Island leaders are concerned, Gov. Gina Raimondo has said she remains open to legalization, provided steps are taken to keep the drug away from children.
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said Monday that while recreational marijuana would raise money for the state, “it will also increase social costs and public safety concerns ...We will have to determine what the net impact would be for Rhode Island in light of the legal sales in Massachusetts and other states.”
Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio said while he continued to keep an open mind on legal pot, he had “significant concerns, particularly with regard to workforce issues, enforcement around [marijuana] edibles, and impact on children. I will look to the experience in Massachusetts as legalization is implemented there, and proceed very cautiously as we continue to have this important public discussion.”
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NM Hikers: Beware of Hidden Animal Traps on Public Lands
Hikers with dogs should be aware that animal traps on public lands can be as close as 25 yards from trails or roads. (peta.org)
SANTA FE, N. M. – There's still a month left in the animal-trapping season and, with the weather warming, hikers on public lands need to exercise caution – especially if they bring their dogs along.
Trapping for fox, badger, weasel, ringtail and bobcat is legal on public lands from Nov. 1 to March 15.
Mary Katherine Ray, wildlife chair for the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, said traps are only required to be 25 yards away from roads or trails, and a dog can easily find itself caught in a leg-hold trap or snare.
"Having a dog trapped is a frightening and traumatic experience," said Ray. "People universally say they don't know what's happened to their dog. People say they think a snake, they think some animal attacked it – that the dog is, basically, the word they use is 'screaming' – because when the trap slams shut, it's the equivalent to having your hand caught in a car door."
Diagrams showing how to free a pet accidentally caught in a trap can be found at trapfreenm.org. But some traps are very difficult to open, and Ray said a pet owner may need to transport their pet to a veterinary clinic to have it removed.
She said the Sierra Club supports laws to ban trapping. But until those laws are changed, pet owners should know how to respond.
"No matter how friendly and lovable that dog is, they lose their mind in response to the pain of the trap," she said. "So, people are often bitten trying to rescue their own dog, and sometimes bitten severely. We recommend that one thing you do to try to avoid that is cover your dog with a jacket."
Arizona and Colorado banned lethal trapping more than 20 years ago, but New Mexico lawmakers have so far rejected similar legislation. Trappers say the practice is key to controlling carnivores that prey on livestock.
The Sierra Club and other conservation groups also oppose coyote-killing contests popular in New Mexico, but have so far been unable to get legislation passed to ban the practice. Ray said there is no evidence the contests benefit management of the coyote population.
"They're a little wild dog, and they're beautiful, and how poor would we be if you couldn't go out at night and hear coyotes howling to each other?" she asked. "That is a rich sound in nature, and they actually do a really important service in keeping rodents and rabbits in check."
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish estimates the number of fur bearers trapped and killed in New Mexico each year is more than 5,000. But that figure does not include coyotes, which are killed in equal numbers.
Roz Brown, Public News Service - NM
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Searsucker restaurant in Carmel Valley to close next month following six-year run
Opened in 2013, Searsucker, in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, will close at the end of October. It originally opened in 2011 as Burlap.
(Courtesy of Hakkasan Group)
By Lori Weisberg
Searsucker, a fixture in Carmel Valley for the last six years and one of the original fabric-themed restaurants started by chef Brian Malarkey, will close its doors at the end of October.
The closure was made public in a formal layoff noticed filed by the restaurant owner, Las Vegas-based Hakkasan Group. The notice stated that the restaurant will close next month, and all 43 employees, including part-time workers, will be laid off.
Located in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center on El Camino Real — currently undergoing some major changes of its own — Searsucker began life as Burlap in 2011. Two years later, Burlap was shut down and reinvented as Searsucker, modeled after the original Searsucker that opened in 2010 in the Gaslamp Quarter and is still operating. The rebranding of Burlap came as the then ownership was struggling with a restaurant expansion that some saw as too rapid.
The Hakkasan Group did not explain the reason for shuttering Searsucker. An emailed statement sent Thursday, Sept. 5, on behalf of the restaurant said that, “After careful deliberation, we have taken the difficult decision to close Searsucker Del Mar located at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center on October 30, 2019. The restaurant will operate as normal until then. We’d like to thank our loyal customers for their continued support over the last six years. Our other local Searsucker in the Gaslamp District continues to thrive and serve the greater San Diego community.”
Management of the Del Mar Highlands center said Thursday, Sept. 5, it had not yet received confirmation of the impending restaurant closure and therefore could not say why Searsucker is leaving.
“We appreciated having them since 2013, they’ve been a great restaurant of ours,” said Tim Sullivan, general manager of the center.
Searsucker’s departure comes amid a major $120 million addition to Del Mar Highlands, which includes as its culinary centerpiece Sky Deck, a Barcelona-inspired restaurant collective. It is slated to open early next year and will feature a central cocktail bar surrounded by eight to 10 distinct dining destinations.
Meanwhile, the competition for diners has heated up significantly with the opening across the street of One Paseo, a $600 million project that includes high-profile tenant, International Smoke, a collaboration of San Francisco Michelin-starred chef and prolific restaurateur Michael Mina and food TV personality Ayesha Curry.
— Lori Weisberg is a reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Litigation partner Andrew Finch was featured in a Q&A in Law360.
Second Circuit Review: Presidential Immunity From Criminal Investigation
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s Second Circuit Review column, “Presidential Immunity From Criminal Investigation,” appeared in the November 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Secretary Jeh Johnson, Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and Elizabeth Sacksteder to Speak at CLE Program at EQH on ABC’s of Impeachment
Litigation partners Jeh Johnson and Loretta Lynch will speak at a continuing legal education panel moderated by litigation partner Elizabeth Sacksteder for the EQH Law Department on the ABC’s of Impeachment.
Jury Convicts Foreign National of FCPA Violations under Agency Theory
On November 8, 2019, a Connecticut jury found Lawrence Hoskins, a British national and former executive of the French power and rail transportation company, Alstom S.A., guilty of participating in a scheme to bribe Indonesian…
Andrew Finch to Participate in Panel Discussion on Antitrust in the Modern Economy
Litigation partner Andrew Finch will speak on a panel, “Antitrust in the Modern Economy,” at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
Jane O’Brien to Speak at National Association of Women Lawyers’ General Counsel Institute
Litigation partner Jane O’Brien will speak alongside an in-house lawyer from USAA at the National Association of Women Lawyers’ General Counsel Institute on “What In-house Counsel Should Know About Data Security and Privacy Breaches.”
DOJ Announces Government Procurement Collusion Strike Force
U.S. Department of Justice announced that it and several other federal agencies are forming a “Procurement Collusion Strike Force” to investigate and prosecute collusion, including bid rigging, among companies and individuals involved …
Andrew Finch and Nicholas Groombridge Participate in the 63rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference
Litigation partners Andrew Finch and Nicholas Groombridge participated in the 63rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference.
Secretary Jeh Johnson to Participate in Upcoming Debate Against Judges McMahon and Kaplan at the Cambridge Union in England
On November 14, litigation partner Jeh Johnson will be named an honorary lifetime member of the Cambridge Union debate society in England.
Loretta Lynch to Speak at Ohio State University
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch will speak at the Ohio Union Activities Board’s “Both Sides of the Aisle” alongside former U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-Arizona).
Recent Cyber Attacks Target Asset Management Firms
A recent flurry of cyber attacks on asset managers should remind asset management firms and other financial institutions that they are attractive targets for cyber-exploitation and need to remain vigilant and institute appropriate…
Second Circuit Review: The Meaning of ‘Official Act’ Under Bribery Laws
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Meaning of ‘Official Act’ Under Bribery Laws,” appeared in the October 23 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Andrew Forman to Participate on Webcast Panel on Antitrust Trends in the Pharma and Life Sciences Sector
Litigation partner Andrew Forman will discuss emerging antitrust issues in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sectors in a live webcast panel produced by The Knowledge Group.
Jennifer H. Wu to Moderate Panel of Judges on “Patent Litigation – How Judges See and Handle Patent Cases”
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu will lead a panel with Judge Joan Ericksen (D. Minn.), Judge Nicole Mitchell (E.D. Tex.) and Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer (N.D. Ill.) in an upcoming Practicing Law Institute program on Advanced…
Privilege Caselaw Developments (October 2019)
In our third in a series of occasional alerts on the law of privilege, we present three recent federal court cases of potential interest. First, AdTrader, Inc. v. Google LLC serves as a reminder that privilege may be waived by…
Roberto Gonzalez and Rachel Fiorill Author USA Chapter for ICLG’s Inaugural Comparative Guide to Sanctions
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez and counsel Rachel Fiorill served as contributing editors and authored two chapters for the inaugural edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: Sanctions 2020, published by the …
Government Tells Supreme Court Not to Review Software Copyright Fair Use Decision in Oracle-Google Dispute
The U.S. Solicitor General has recommended that the Supreme Court deny Google’s petition for review of the Federal Circuit’s holding that Google did not have a fair use defense for infringing copyrights in Oracle’s Java APIs when it…
Second Circuit Review: The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court,” appeared in the October 9 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Roberto Finzi to Participate in PLI’s “Trial by Jury” Program
Litigation partner Roberto Finzi will participate in a panel discussion at the Practising Law Institute’s 2019 “Trial by Jury.”
Harris Fischman to Participate in PLI Panel on Insider Trading Law
Litigation partner Harris Fischman will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s upcoming program, “Insider Trading Law 2019.”
Brad Karp Featured in LEADERS Magazine
Firm chairman Brad Karp was featured in a Q&A in the latest issue of LEADERS magazine.
Loretta Lynch to Be Featured Speaker at SIFMA C&L New York Regional Seminar
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch will be a featured speaker at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s C&L New York Regional seminar.
David Bernick Participates in NYU Law’s Opioid Epidemic Conference
Litigation partner David Bernick spoke on a panel at the New York University School of Law’s conference “The Opioid Epidemic.”
Class Certification Developments (September 2019)
In this installment of our client alerts focused on class certification decisions, we discuss recent cases evaluating the impact on class certification of economic models that sweep in uninjured class members.
Justin Lerer Participates in #MeToo Panel
Litigation counsel Justin Lerer spoke on a panel, “#MeToo Developments in 2019 – Flourishing or Floundering?” at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Northeast Regional Conference and Asian American Bar Association of…
Roberto Gonzalez to Speak on Economic Sanctions at Hispanic National Bar Association Convention in New York
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will speak on a panel at the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 2019 convention in New York.
Andrew Finch to Participate in ABA Panel on Inbound Investment Regulatory Scrutiny
Litigation partner Andrew Finch will speak on a panel at the American Bar Association’s annual Business Law Section meeting.
Loretta Lynch Speaks at MSNBC Town Hall on Criminal Justice Reform
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch was featured as a special guest on an MSNBC “Town Hall” broadcast from Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York.
William Michael to Participate in Fordham Antitrust Economics Panel
Litigation partner William Michael will speak on a panel, “Economic and Legal Issues in Indirect Purchaser Class Actions,” at Fordham University School of Law’s Antitrust Economics Workshop.
Kannon Shanmugam Featured Speaker at Constitution Day
Litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam will deliver a lecture, “The State of the Constitution,” at the Library of Congress.
Second Circuit Review: Proving Retaliation Claims Under the Age Discrimination Act
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Proving Retaliation Claims Under the Age Discrimination Act,” appeared in the July 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Jeannie Rhee to Participate at Women in Litigation New York Forum
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will moderate a panel at the Benchmark Litigation “Women in Litigation New York Forum.”
Does President Trump Have Authority to Force U.S. Companies to Leave China?
On August 23, 2019, President Trump tweeted that “American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for an alternative to China, including bringing. . .your companies [home] and making products in the USA.” In further …
D.C. Circuit Upholds Denial of Class Certification Where Plaintiffs’ Economic Model Showed Uninjured Members
On August 16, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the denial of class certification in In re Rail Freight Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation.
Second Circuit Review: First Amendment Forum Analysis in the Digital Era
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “First Amendment Forum Analysis in the Digital Era,” appeared in the August 21 issue of the New York Law Journal.
In re Everquote: New York Supreme Court’s Commercial Division Holds that Automatic Stay of Discovery Applies in Securities Act Class Actions Filed in State Court
In 2018, the United States Supreme Court in Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund held that class actions asserting claims under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) that are filed in state court are not…
Loretta Lynch to Deliver Keynote Address at WIPL Forum
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch will deliver a keynote address at the Corporate Counsel Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) forum.
Rick Rule and Andrew Forman Contribute USA Chapter in ICLG’s Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2019
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Andrew Forman contributed the “USA” chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2019, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
D.C. Circuit Upholds Decision Requiring Three Chinese Banks to Produce Documents Located in China to the U.S. Government
On July 30, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia affirmed civil contempt orders by the D.C. District Court against three Chinese banks for their failure to produce documents in response to U.S. government…
Class Certification Case Developments (August 2019)
In our first in a series of occasional alerts on updates on class certification decisions, we present two recent court decisions of potential interest.
Loretta Lynch to Participate in Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch will speak at the Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair.
Jeannie Rhee Quoted in Article on Importance of Data Privacy
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee was quoted in a July 24 Tech Wire Asia article discussing the increase in regulatory and legal actions against organizations as global data privacy and protection standards have changed.
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2019 Mid-Year Review
Robust FCPA enforcement activity continued in the first half of 2019. The DOJ and the SEC—resolving four and five corporate enforcement actions, respectively—assessed a combined total of $1.5 billion in corporate penalties, of which…
Privilege Caselaw Developments (July 2019)
In our second in a series of occasional alerts on the law of privilege, we present three recent federal court cases of potential interest, each concerning circumstances that can lead to waiver of privilege.
Jacqueline Rubin and Julia Wood Speak at Federal Judicial Center Conference
Litigation partners Jacqueline Rubin and Julia Wood participated in a session titled “Evidence: Master Class” at the National Workshop for All U.S. Bankruptcy Judges presented by the Federal Judicial Center.
Second Circuit Review: Court Defines ‘Consumer Reporting Agency’ Under the FCRA
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Defines ‘Consumer Reporting Agency’ Under the FCRA,” appeared in the June 26 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Kannon Shanmugam Featured in “Legal Speak” Podcast
Litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam is featured in the June 21 episode of “Legal Speak,” a podcast on Law.com.
Jeannie Rhee Joins Paul, Weiss From the Mueller Special Counsel's Office
Jeannie Rhee, a former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General, is joining the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department.
Secretary Johnson to Deliver Keynote Address at Global Cities Conference
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will deliver a keynote address at the Advancement of Public Integrity at Columbia Law School’s Global Cities conference, in conversation with Ari Melber, MSNBC’s chief legal correspondent and NBC News…
Megan Raymond to Moderate Panel at Federal Circuit Bench and Bar
Litigation counsel Megan Raymond will moderate a panel at the Federal Circuit Bar Association’s 2019 Bench & Bar Conference.
Yahonnes Cleary Speaks at COMBAR North American Meeting
Litigation partner Yahonnes Cleary participated in a panel discussion at the 2019 North American Meeting of the Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR).
Aidan Synnott and William Michael Contribute Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law to The Public Competition Enforcement Review
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael wrote the “United States” chapter in the 11th edition of The Public Competition Enforcement Review.
Secretary Johnson Delivers St. John’s Law School Graduation Address
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson delivered the commencement speech at St. John’s Law School on June 2.
Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Decision in Lorenzo v. SEC
In March 2019, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Lorenzo v. SEC, concluding that, under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, a person who “disseminates” but does not “make” a misstatement may be…
Kannon Shanmugam Featured in Lawdragon Article on Move to Paul, Weiss
Litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam was featured in a Q&A in Lawdragon.
Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Joins Paul, Weiss
Loretta Lynch, the Attorney General of the United States from 2015 to 2017, has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department.
Privilege Law Case Developments
In our first in a series of occasional alerts on the law of privilege, we present three recent federal court cases of potential interest.
Paul, Weiss Hosts Annual Private Equity General Counsel CLE
Paul, Weiss hosted its Annual Private Equity General Counsel CLE Program.
U.S. Supreme Court Holds That False Claims Act Relators May Have up to 10 Years to File Suit, Regardless of Government Intervention
On May 13, 2019, the Supreme Court unanimously held in Cochise Consultancy, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Hunt that the limitations period in Section 3731(b)(2) of the False Claims Act applies in all qui tam suits where the…
Mark Mendelsohn and Harris Fischman to Speak at ACI FCPA Conference
Litigation partners Mark Mendelsohn and Harris Fischman will speak on panels at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) FCPA New York conference.
Andrew Gordon Participates in PLI’s Delaware Law Developments Program
Litigation partner Andrew Gordon spoke on the “Interpreting Merger Agreements” panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 2019 Delaware Law Developments Program.
Lorin Reisner Examines “Mueller Doctrine” and Barr’s Response in Op-Ed in Bloomberg Law
An op-ed by litigation partner Lorin Reisner entitled “’Mueller Doctrine’ Prevented Finding That Trump Committed Crimes” was published by Bloomberg Law and U.S. Law Week on May 3.
Paul, Weiss’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice Featured in The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer featured Paul, Weiss’s new Supreme Court & Appellate Practice in an April 30 article.
Justin Lerer Speaks on Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement
Litigation counsel Justin Lerer participated in a panel discussion on the “Shifting Tides in Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement and Regulation.”
Elizabeth Sacksteder to Participate in Corporate Litigation Forum for Financial Services and Insurance
Litigation partner Elizabeth Sacksteder will moderate a panel, “Litigation Versus Arbitration: Which & When is Best?” at the Corporate Litigation Forum for Financial Services and Insurance, hosted by Consero.
Secretary Johnson Appears on “Miranda Warnings” Podcast
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson is featured in the latest episode of the New York State Bar Association’s “Miranda Warnings” podcast, with host David Miranda, a former NYSBA President.
Supreme Court Deals Another Blow to Availability of Class Arbitration
On April 24, 2019, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela, holding that under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) class arbitration may not be compelled based on ambiguous contract language.
New York DFS Creates New “Powerhouse” Division Combining the Enforcement Division and Financial Frauds and Consumer Protection Division
On April 29, 2019, Linda Lacewell, the Acting Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), announced the combination of DFS’s previously separate Enforcement Division and Financial Frauds and Consumer …
Josephine Young to Participate in Women in IP Breakfast Series
Litigation counsel Josephine Young will speak at the Women in IP Breakfast Series event, “Hot Topics in Patent Law.”
Second Circuit Review: Measuring the Speedy Trial Clock
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Measuring the Speedy Trial Clock,” appeared in the April 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Audra Soloway to Participate in ABA CLE Conference
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will speak on a panel at the American Bar Association’s 2019 Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference.
Jennifer H. Wu to Participate in APA Women’s Conference
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu will speak on a “Women in Leadership” panel together with Yiting Shen (Citigroup) and Joyce Moy (Asian American Research Institute) at the Asian Pacific American Women’s conference sponsored by…
Harris Fischman to Participate in PLI Program on FCPA
Litigation partner Harris Fischman will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 2-day program “The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2019.”
Karen King to Speak at Annual APAC NYC Conference
Litigation counsel Karen King will speak on a panel at Consilio’s 3rd Annual Asia-Pacific New York City conference, “Caught in the Crossfire: Navigating Regulatory, Transactional and Litigation Risks in Light of Current U.S.-China…
Alex Oh Participates in Webinar on Financial Crime Enforcement in Asia
Litigation partner Alex Oh spoke at the D.C. Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community’s webinar “White-Collar Crime Series: Financial Crime Enforcement in Asia.”
Secretary Johnson Appears on Anderson Cooper 360°
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was interviewed on the April 1 episode of CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360°.”
Kannon Shanmugam Featured in Above the Law
Litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam was featured in an Above the Law article discussing his recent speech, “Arguing Before the Supreme Court,” at the Columbia Federalist Society.
Mark Alcott Publishes Article in Harvard Crimson
Of counsel Mark Alcott’s article, “What Lawyers Do,” was published in today’s issue of the Harvard Crimson.
Jessica Carey to Speak at Fordham University School of Law
Litigation partner Jessica Carey will speak at the Fordham University School of Law’s women’s speaker series, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling.”
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Trends
Litigation partner Craig Benson will take part in a live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group, “2019 Antitrust Trends, Developments and Legal Issues: Everything You Need to Know.”
Jessica Carey to Deliver Keynote Address at Annual Compliance & Investigations Conference
Litigation partner Jessica Carey will deliver the keynote address at Gleiss Lutz’s annual Compliance & Investigations conference.
Steve Baughman Quoted in Law360 Article on Federal Circuit Appeals Involving PTAB Decisions
Litigation partner Steve Baughman was quoted in a Law360 article addressing instances where the Federal Circuit either reversed, vacated or issued a mixed ruling on Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions, revealing key issues…
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Primary Liability under the Federal Securities Laws May Be Based on Misstatements that the Defendant Did Not Make
The Supreme Court held in Lorenzo v. Securities & Exchange Commission that under certain circumstances a person who does not “make” a misstatement may nonetheless be held primarily liable.
Second Circuit Review: Civil Penalties for Insider Trading
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Civil Penalties for Insider Trading,” appeared in the March 25 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Alex Oh, Justin Lerer and Meredith Arfa Publish Article on Anti-Corruption Battle Between the U.S. and China
Litigation partner Alex Oh, counsel Justin Lerer and associate Meredith Arfa published an article in the March 20 issue of the Anti-Corruption Report.
U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Entities Engaged in Nonjudicial Foreclosure Proceedings Are Generally Exempt from the FDCPA
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court held that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) generally exempts entities that merely engage in nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings, in accordance with state law.
Roberto Gonzalez to Speak at Hispanic National Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Conference
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will speak on a panel, “Emerging Compliance Issues for Corporate Counsel,” at the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 10th Annual Corporate Counsel conference.
Jennifer H. Wu Speaks at NJIPLA Patent Litigation Seminar
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu spoke on “Biologics Patent Litigation: Current Landscape and Practical Implications” at the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association’s Patent Litigation Seminar.
Secretary Johnson Appears on ABC’s “This Week With George Stephanopoulos”
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was interviewed on the March 17 episode of ABC’s “This Week With George Stephanopoulos.”
Steve Baughman Moderates Panel at PTAB Bar Association’s Annual Conference
Litigation partner Steve Baughman moderated a panel at the PTAB Bar Association’s 2019 Annual Conference.
Alex Oh to Participate in D.C. Bar Communities Program
Litigation partner Alex Oh will speak at the D.C. Bar Communities Program, “White Collar Crime Series: Financial Enforcement in Asia,” presented by the Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community.
Roberto Gonzalez Participates in La Alianza Lunch Panel
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez spoke at a lunch talk hosted by La Alianza at Harvard Law School.
Joseph Bial to Participate in Webcast on Cartel Immunity and Leniency Program
Litigation partner Joseph Bial will take part in a live webcast, “The Cartel Immunity and Leniency Program: What You Need to Know,” discussing fundamentals of the program and recent trends and issues related to cartel immunity and…
Elizabeth Sacksteder Quoted in Corporate Counsel Article on Transitioning to an In-House Role
Litigation partner Elizabeth Sacksteder was quoted in the March 2 Corporate Counsel article, “Going In-House: What Law Firm Partners Need to Understand.”
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) and the Premerger Notification Rules (the “Rules”), based on …
Second Circuit Review: Our 400th Column
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Our 400th Column,” appeared in the February 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Secretary Johnson Appears on NBC’s Meet the Press
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press With Chuck Todd on February 24 to discuss domestic terrorism in light of the recent arrest of a coast guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling weapons and plotting attacks …
Secretary Johnson Discusses Border Security on “Intelligence Matters” Podcast
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson is featured in the latest episode of “Intelligence Matters” with Michael Morell, former Acting Director of the CIA.
Alex Oh and Kaye Yoshino to Participate in Women’s Speaker Series at Harvard Law School
Litigation partner Alex Oh and corporate partner Kaye Yoshino will speak on a panel at the Harvard Law School Women’s Speaker Series, sponsored by the Harvard Association for Law and Business.
Secretary Johnson Appears on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared yesterday on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews, where he discussed the importance of national intelligence briefings to a well-executed Presidency and touched on the government shutdown.
Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2018 Year in Review
This memo surveys economic sanctions and AML developments and trends in 2018 and provides an outlook for the year ahead. We also provide some thoughts concerning compliance and risk mitigation in this challenging environment.
Second Circuit Review: Court Shifts on Effect of Using Handcuffs During Police Encounters
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum and firm chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Shifts on Effect of Using Handcuffs During Police Encounters,” appeared in the January 30 issue of the New York Law…
Lorin Reisner and Liza Velazquez to Participate in Trade Secrets Conference
Litigation partners Lorin Reisner and Liza Velazquez will be featured participants in an upcoming conference on trade secrets protection, enforcement and litigation, in view of the increasing number of DTSA (Defend Trade Secrets Act) …
Christopher D. Frey to Participate in Anti-Money Laundering Conference
Litigation partner Chris Frey will participate in the “2019 Anti-Money Laundering Conference: Accelerating Implementation of a Risk Based Approach in Preparation for the Fourth FATF Mutual Evaluation of Japan,” sponsored by GoodWay,…
Rick Rule and Joe Bial Co-Author USA Chapter of Cartels & Leniency
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Joe Bial co-authored the “USA” chapter in the 2019 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Cartels & Leniency, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd.
Secretary Johnson Warns of Shutdown’s Damage to National Security
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was part of a panel convened on Thursday by House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, comprised largely of Obama-era officials, that addressed the partial government shutdown’s effect…
Secretary Johnson Appears on CNN’s Newsroom Ana Cabrera
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on CNN’s Newsroom with Ana Cabrera to discuss the emerging security crisis caused by the government shutdown, now in its 34th day.
Paul, Weiss Adds Kannon Shanmugam, Renowned Supreme Court and Appellate Lawyer
Kannon Shanmugam, a renowned Supreme Court and appellate lawyer, has joined Paul, Weiss as a partner in the Litigation Department and will chair the Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation Group.
Secretary Johnson Appears on AM Joy on MSNBC
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s AM Joy on January 20.
Lorin Reisner to Participate in Annual Securities Regulation Institute
Litigation partner Lorin Reisner will participate in the 46th annual Securities Regulation Institute, hosted by the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2018 Year in Review
In this memo, we offer reflections on the year’s most significant developments in anti-corruption and FCPA enforcement and policy.
Harris Fischman Speaks at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Alumni Fireside Chat
Litigation partner Harris Fischman delivered an Alumni Fireside Chat at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Jaren Janghorbani to Participate in PLI Program on Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements
Litigation partner Jaren Janghorbani will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s program, “Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2019.”
Secretary Johnson Appears on Face the Nation
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on CBS’s “Face the Nation” to discuss President Trump’s possible plan to use disaster funds for the construction of the border wall.
Susanna Buergel Participates in PLI Program on M&A Trends and Developments
Litigation partner Susanna Buergel spoke on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s program, “Mergers & Acquisitions 2019: Advanced Trends and Developments."
Secretary Johnson Discusses Border Security and the Government Shutdown
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Meet the Press Daily and Andrea Mitchell Reports, CNN and Bloomberg TV to discuss the debate over border security solutions and the ensuing government shutdown.
Ted Wells to Speak at NYC Bar’s CLE Program
Litigation department co-chair Ted Wells will speak at the New York City Bar’s CLE program, “Giants of the Criminal Bar Trial: Winning Strategies.”
Delaware Court of Chancery Invalidates Federal Forum Selection Provisions for Claims Arising Under the Securities Act of 1933
On December 19, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery (Laster, V.C) held in Sciabacucchi v. Salzberg et al, C.A. No. 2017-0931-VCL (Del. Ch. Dec. 19, 2018), that federal forum selection provisions contained in the certificates of…
Secretary Johnson Appears on MSNBC’s Meet the Press Daily
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Meet the Press Daily to discuss the impact of the government shutdown and what he thinks a compromise should look like.
Second Circuit Review: Unaccepted Pre-Class Certification Settlement Offers
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Unaccepted Pre-Class Certification Settlement Offers,” appeared in the December 28 issue of the New York Law Journal. The authors discuss a…
Secretary Johnson Appears on MSNBC’s Morning Joe
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe today to discuss Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation and the border security ramifications of a possible government shutdown.
Secretary Johnson Featured in Corporate Counsel
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was featured in a Q&A in Corporate Counsel.
Secretary Johnson Appears on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports on December 19 to discuss the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report that Russian hackers went after Special Counsel Robert Mueller by trying to destroy his…
Federal E-Discovery: Court Weighs Data Privacy Concerns in Discovery Analysis
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the December 4 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Rick Rule and Joseph Bial to Participate in Joint Seminar
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Joseph Bial, together with lawyers from Slaughter and May, will present a seminar on “M&A in the Age of Protectionism: Antitrust and Foreign Investment Developments.”
Joseph Bial to Speak at Annual Conference on Technology and Antitrust
Litigation partner Joseph Bial is a panelist at the Fourth Annual Conference on Technology and Antitrust.
Mark Mendelsohn and Alex Oh Speak at ACI Conference on FCPA
Litigation partners Mark Mendelsohn and Alex Oh participated in the American Conference Institute’s 35th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Preparing for an Uptick in Congressional Investigations of Corporations
Beginning next month, Democrats will control the House of Representatives for the first time since 2010. Given the pent-up demand for House Democrats to make robust use of their oversight and investigative authorities, the current…
Second Circuit Review: Crimes of Violence and Risk-of-Force Clauses
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Crimes of Violence and Risk-of-Force Clauses,” appeared in the November 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
New York Times Highlights Firm Efforts to Reunite Separated Families
The New York Times highlighted Paul, Weiss’s leadership in a court-ordered effort to find parents deported by the Trump Administration and to reunify families in an article on law firms’ intensive pro bono immigration efforts.
David Bernick Publishes Op-Ed in The National Law Journal
In an opinion piece for The National Law Journal, “Are Existing Civil Procedure Rules Limiting the Fair Adjudication of MDLs?” litigation partner David Bernick discusses the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in the context of today’s…
Lorin Reisner to Participate in PLI Pocket MBA Program
Lorin Reisner will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 2018 Pocket MBA for Lawyers and Other Professionals. Lorin’s panel, “Regulatory and Legal Compliance in International Business and Trade,” will address regulatory…
Steve Baughman to Moderate Panel at PTAB Bar Association Thought Leader Summit
Litigation partner Steve Baughman will moderate a panel of three Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judges at the PTAB Bar Association’s November 2018 Thought Leader Summit.
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports on November 4 to discuss President Trump’s latest attacks on immigration ahead of the midterm elections.
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on November 4.
Secretary Johnson Appears on “Thinking CAP” Podcast
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson is featured in the latest episode of “Thinking CAP,” a podcast from the Center for American Progress.
Secretary Johnson Appears on Bloomberg TV
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was interviewed by David Westin on “Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power,” where he discussed the use of military troops at the U.S. border with Mexico, the dangers of political rhetoric, and potential…
Secretary Johnson Appears on MSNBC and Fox Business
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on both MSNBC’s Meet The Press Daily and Fox Business Network to discuss the decision to send 5,200 troops to the southwestern border, and what role they will play in meeting the migrant…
Secretary Johnson Discusses Synagogue Shooting, Pipe Bomber on ABC’s “This Week” and CNN’s “New Day”
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on ABC’s “This Week” and CNN’s “New Day” on October 28.
Second Circuit Review: Jurisdictional Effect of Plaintiff’s Loss of Financial Interest in a Derivative Suit
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Jurisdictional Effect of Plaintiff’s Loss of Financial Interest in a Derivative Suit,” appeared in the October 24 issue of the New York Law…
Secretary Johnson to Speak at Oracle OpenWorld 2018 Conference
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson is among a number of high-profile thought leaders slated to speak at Oracle’s annual OpenWorld conference, which focuses on issues surrounding cloud technology, including AI, machine learning and…
NY Commercial Division’s Rule on Technology-Assisted Review
The New York Commercial Division’s new Rule 11-e(f), which encourages the use of Technology-Assisted Review (TAR) and sets relevant guidelines, went into effect on October 1, 2018. In this video, litigation partners Chris Boehning and …
Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu to Moderate Panels at “Women in Litigation Forum”
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu will both moderate panels at Benchmark Litigation’s “Women in Litigation Forum.”
Jack Baughman to Participate in Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Forum
Litigation partner Jack Baughman will speak on a panel at LegalWeek’s Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Forum.
Liza Velazquez Speaks at American Employment Law Council’s Annual Conference
Litigation partner Liza Velazquez spoke on the plenary panel on “Investigations in the Post-Weinstein Era” at the American Employment Law Council’s 26th Annual Conference on October 12.
Secretary Johnson Appears on CNBC’s Squawk Box
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box where he discussed freedom of speech, cybersecurity, election integrity and the proliferation of fake news.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in FTC Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak at the third session of the FTC’s Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.
Federal E-Discovery: ‘Deficient TAR Process’ Leads to Discovery Extension
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the October 2 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Joseph Bial, Andrew Forman, Jonathan Kanter, Rick Rule and Aidan Synnott Author Article on DOJ Merger Review Reform
Joe Bial, Andy Forman, Jonathan Kanter, Rick Rule and Aidan Synnott co-authored an article, "DOJ Merger Review Reform Is Welcome News," that appeared on October 2 in the Expert Analysis section of Law360.
Secretary Johnson Appears on CBS This Morning and NBC Nightly News
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on both CBS This Morning and NBC Nightly News to discuss the government’s October 3 test of the new nationwide presidential alert, intended to warn the public of an impending national crisis.
Behind Petrobras $1.8 Billion FCPA Settlement, An Interesting Accounting
On September 27, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced coordinated enforcement resolutions with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned…
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court,” appeared in the September 25 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Secretary Johnson Participates in Annual Concordia Summit
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was a featured speaker at Concordia’s eighth Annual Summit.
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Cartels and Anti-Competitive Agreements in 2018
Litigation partner Craig Benson will participate in The Knowledge Group's webcast, "Anti-Competitive Agreements in 2018: The Evolving Regulatory Landscape Explored."
Secretary Johnson Appears on MSNBC to Discuss Hurricane Florence
Secretary Johnson appeared on MSNBC with Chris Hayes to discuss the Trump administration’s response to Hurricane Florence and the death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria.
Secretary Johnson Interviewed on “Words Matter” Podcast; Appears on MSNBC’s Morning Joe
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on the September 9 episode of the “Words Matter” podcast with Elise Jordan and Steve Schmidt.
The Second Circuit Rejects FCPA Liability for Foreign Persons under Accessory Liability Theories
On August 24, 2018, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held in United States v. Hoskins that a foreign national who does not otherwise fall within the specific categories of defendants enumerated in the Foreign Corrupt…
Second Circuit Review: Court Clarifies Certification Analysis for Out-of-State Class Members
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Clarifies Certification Analysis for Out-of-State Class Members,” appeared in the August 22 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s International Arbitration 2018 Guide
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning wrote the “North American Overview” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: International Arbitration 2018, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Rick Rule and Andrew Forman Co-Author USA Chapter in ICLG’s Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2018
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Andrew Forman co-authored the “USA” chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2018, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Meet The Press Daily to discuss election security, Russian misinformation and whether the midterm elections are going to be legitimate.
Elizabeth Sacksteder Helps Draft New Rule for New York Courts on Technology-Assisted Review
In her capacity as a member of the Commercial Division Advisory Council, litigation partner Elizabeth Sacksteder led an initiative to promulgate a new rule recently adopted by the New York State Supreme Court’s Commercial Division…
International Litigation: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Reviewing Documents Here or Abroad
Litigation partner Michael Gertzman and associate Michael Pernick co-authored an August 1 article for the New York Law Journal titled “Should I Stay or Should I Go? Reviewing Documents Here or Abroad.”
NY Commercial Division Backs Technology-Assisted Review
In a new rule providing guidance on technology-assisted review, the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court encourages litigants to use the most efficient means to conduct review of electronic information. We discuss…
Second Circuit Review: 2nd Circ. Declines to Review Arbitrator’s Undisclosed Relationships
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “2nd Circ. Declines to Review Arbitrator’s Undisclosed Relationships,” appeared in the July 25 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Secretary Johnson Authors Op-Ed on ICE for The Washington Post
In an opinion piece for The Washington Post, “Abolishing ICE is Not a Serious Policy Proposal,” litigation partner Jeh Johnson explains why calls for the abolition of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency only…
Second Circuit Review: Substantive Reasonableness Review Finally Getting Teeth in the Second Circuit
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Substantive Reasonableness Review Finally Getting Teeth in the Second Circuit,” appeared in the June 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Brad Karp and Robert Atkins Quoted in The American Lawyer on Travel Ban
Firm chairman Brad Karp and litigation department co-chair Bob Atkins were quoted in The American Lawyer in an article highlighting legal industry-wide efforts to coordinate efforts since President Trump’s travel ban executive order…
Secretary Johnson Interviewed on “Cape Up” Podcast
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on the June 22 episode of the “Cape Up” podcast with Jonathan Capehart, a writer at The Washington Post.
Allan Arffa Participates in New York City Bar Association CLE Panel on Taking and Defending Depositions
Litigation partner Allan Arffa participated in the New York City Bar Association’s CLE panel titled “Taking and Defending Depositions: Strategic Tips & Techniques.”
Secretary Johnson Appears on Fox News Sunday
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on Fox News Sunday to discuss the lessons he learned during the 2014 spike in illegal immigration from Central America under President Obama.
Rick Rule Speaks at Conference on Robert Bork’s The Antitrust Paradox
Litigation partner Rick Rule spoke on a panel at The Antitrust Paradox Conference on June 22.
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports on Thursday, June 21 to discuss the humanitarian crisis at the border.
Supreme Court Rules That SEC Administrative Law Judge Appointments Violate The Constitution
On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court held in Lucia v. SEC, No. 17-130, that the process by which the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) selects administrative law judges (ALJs) violates the U.S. Constitution.
Second Circuit Review: Litigation Activity in a Single Lawsuit is No Basis for Civil RICO Claim
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Litigation Activity in a Single Lawsuit is No Basis for Civil RICO Claim,” appeared in the June 18 issue of the New York Law Journal. The…
Secretary Johnson Authors Op-Ed on Trump’s Border Policy for The Washington Post
In an opinion piece for The Washington Post, “Trump’s ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Border Policy is Immoral, Un-American – and Ineffective,” litigation partner Jeh Johnson critiques the current administration’s recent practice of separating…
Secretary Johnson Interviewed on CNN and MSNBC
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was interviewed by CNN’s Ana Cabrera and MSNBC’s David Gura.
Secretary Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe yesterday to talk about Jeff Sessions’ decision to restrict asylum in the U.S. for people fleeing domestic or gang violence, as well as President Trump’s visit to North Korea.
The New York Court of Appeals Rules That Martin Act Claims Are Subject to a Three-Year Statute of Limitations
On June 12, 2018, in People v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al., the New York Court of Appeals held that claims brought under the Martin Act—New York’s uniquely broad Blue Sky Law, a powerful tool that permits the Attorney…
Secretary Johnson Interviewed on NPR
On June 9, litigation partner Jeh Johnson was interviewed by NPR’s Scott Simon on Weekend Edition Saturday.
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Class Action Tolling Does Not Extend to Successive Class Actions Filed After Running of the Statute of Limitations
On June 11, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court held in China Agritech, Inc. v. Resh, No. 17-432, 584 U.S. __ (2018), that the class action tolling rule established more than four decades ago does not extend to successive class actions filed …
Société Générale and Legg Mason to Pay Nearly $650 Million to Resolve DOJ Investigation of Libyan Bribery Scheme
On June 4, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a pair of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) resolutions, one involving Paris-based Société Générale S.A. (“Société Générale”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, SGA…
Secretary Johnson Interviewed on CNN and FOX News Radio
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was interviewed by Wolf Blitzer on CNN’s “Situation Room” and on FOX News Radio.
Richard Tarlowe to Participate in PLI Seminar on Internal Investigations
Litigation partner Richard Tarlowe will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute program, “Internal Investigations 2018.”
Jessica Carey Speaks at Commercial Bar Association Meeting in Vienna
Litigation partner Jessica Carey spoke on Recent Developments in Banking Disputes at The Commercial Bar Association’s North American Meeting in Vienna on May 31.
Secretary Johnson to Participate at U.S. Institute CEO Roundtable
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will be the featured speaker at the U.S. Institute’s CEO Roundtable conference titled “Continuity and Change.”
Supreme Court Rules That Costs of Internal Investigation Are Not Recoverable As Restitution under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996
On May 29, 2018, in Lagos v. United States, the Supreme Court unanimously held that the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996 (the “MVRA”)[1] does not require a criminal defendant to pay the costs and attorneys’ fees associated…
Jennifer Wu Moderates Discussion at AABANY Lunch
Litigation partner Jennifer Wu co-moderated a conversation with U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang, who was recently sworn into the Southern District of New York, at a lunch sponsored by the Asian-American Bar Association of New York…
The U.S. Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Finding Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements Enforceable
On May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in a long-awaited decision, held that employment arbitration agreements with class action waivers requiring individual arbitration are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act…
Secretary Johnson to Deliver Keynote Address at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial on Memorial Day
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will deliver the keynote address at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial next Monday, Memorial Day.
Secretary Johnson Delivers Keynote Speech to Columbia Law School’s Graduating Class
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson delivered the keynote address to Columbia Law School’s Class of 2018.
Jonathan Kanter Speaks at Conference, “U.S. vs. Microsoft: 20 Years Later, Lessons Learned & the Path Forward”
Litigation partner Jonathan Kanter spoke on a panel at a conference, “U.S. vs. Microsoft: 20 Years Later, Lessons Learned & the Path Forward.”
Murphy v. NCAA: Supreme Court Permits States to Legalize Sports Gambling Based on the Anticommandeering Doctrine
Until yesterday, sports gambling was legal in only four states: in Nevada, which permits almost unlimited types of betting, and in Delaware, Montana and Oregon, to a much lesser extent.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Determining the ‘Relevant Article of Manufacture’ in Assessing Design-Patent Damages
Litigation partners Lewis Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Determining the ‘Relevant Article of Manufacture’ in Assessing Design-Patent Damages,” appeared in the May 9 issue of the New York Law …
DOJ Issues New Policy on Coordination of Corporate Penalties to Address “Piling On”
Yesterday, Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, announced a new policy, in the form of an addition to the United States Attorneys’ Manual (“USAM”), concerning the coordination of corporate…
Panasonic Reaches Global Settlement with DOJ and SEC Over FCPA Violations
On April 29, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with California-based Panasonic Avionics Corp.
United States v. Litvak: Second Circuit Rejects Challenge to the Materiality of Misstatements but Overturns Conviction a Second Time Due to Agency-Relationship Testimony
On May 3, 2018, for the second time, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overturned the conviction of former Jefferies trader Jesse Litvak for alleged misstatements to an RMBS transaction counterparty.
Steve Baughman Moderates PTAB Bar Association Webinar
Litigation partner Steve Baughman moderated a webinar for the PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) Bar Association on Tuesday, May 1 entitled “Oil States and SAS Institute: Practical Implications on PTAB Practice.”
Second Circuit Confirms that Statements of Opinion Need Not Be Accompanied by Disclosure of All Underlying Conflicting Information
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Paul, Weiss obtained a significant victory for Pretium Resources Inc. when the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of a securities fraud class action against Pretium.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Event on ‘Economics of the Internet’
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will participate in an event hosted by Georgetown University’s Center for Business and Public Policy entitled “Understanding the Basic Economics of the Internet: Building a Foundation for 21st Century …
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on CBS’s “Face the Nation” on April 29. Secretary Johnson discussed the House Intelligence Committee report on Russian hacking into the 2016 election, and his warning to former FBI Director Jim…
Second Circuit Review: Certified Questions to State Court
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Certified Questions To State Court,” appeared in the April 27 issue of the New York Law Journal. The authors note that in at least four cases…
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on AM Joy on MSNBC yesterday.
Elizabeth Sacksteder to Participate in Conference on Measuring and Managing Litigation Risk
Litigation partner Elizabeth Sacksteder will speak on a panel at a conference titled “Evaluating Litigation Risk in the 21st Century,” sponsored by the University of Connecticut School of Law and the Insurance Law Center.
Alex Oh to Participate in Women in Law Empowerment Forum
Litigation partner Alex Oh will speak at the Women in Law Empowerment Forum’s event titled “The Future of High-End Legal Services.”
Supreme Court Dismisses Microsoft Appeal as Moot After Passage of the CLOUD Act
As reported in our earlier client memorandum, in February 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument in United States Microsoft Corp., a case concerning the government’s ability to compel U.S. service providers to disclose email…
Audra Soloway to Participate in Institute for Law & Economic Policy Annual Symposium
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will participate in the Institute for Law & Economic Policy’s 24th annual symposium, “Deconstructing the Regulatory State: Perils and Possibilities.”
Alex Oh and Michelle Kallen Participate in DC Bar Panel on the “Future of Big Law”
Litigation partner Alex Oh spoke on a panel titled “The Future of Big Law” at an event hosted by the DC Bar’s Law Practice Management Community.
Secretary Johnson to Speak at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will discuss immigration policy under the Obama and Trump administrations, and will share insights into his work implementing and attempting to expand the DACA program.
Lorin Reisner to Deliver Keynote Address at Gleiss Lutz Annual Compliance & Investigations Conference
Lorin Reisner will deliver the keynote address at the Gleiss Lutz Annual Compliance & Investigations Conference.
Secretary Johnson Featured Guest in Stay Tuned With Preet Podcast
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson is featured in the latest episode of the Stay Tuned With Preet podcast.
FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: Q1 2018
The first quarter of 2018 saw a flurry of declinations of FCPA prosecutions by the DOJ and the SEC, and only one FCPA corporate enforcement resolution by the DOJ and two resolutions by the SEC.
Secretary Johnson Testifies on Cybersecurity Before House Armed Services Committee
On April 11, litigation partner Jeh Johnson testified alongside former NSA chief Keith Alexander and former Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff on the lack of framework for offensive operations within the government to combat …
Ted Wells to Participate in the NYCBA’s White Collar Crime Institute
Litigation co-chair Ted Wells will speak on a panel at the New York City Bar Association’s 7th annual White Collar Crime Institute.
Mark Mendelsohn to Participate in ACI’s New York Conference on FCPA
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will participate in a roundtable discussion, “The New Corporate Enforcement Policy in Practice: What Changes, What Stays the Same in Your Disclosure Calculus and Investigation Management” at the…
Secretary Johnson Delivers Keynote Address at NYU School of Law Conference on Compliance & Enforcement
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson delivered the keynote address at the “Global Cyber Threats: Corporate and Governmental Challenges to Protecting Private Data Cybersecurity” conference hosted by the New York University School of Law.
Secretary Johnson to Testify in Congress About Cyber Operations and Cybersecurity
On April 11, litigation partner Jeh Johnson will testify before the House Armed Services Committee at a hearing entitled “Cyber Operations Today: Preparing for 21st Century Challenges in an Information-Enabled Society.”
Roberto Gonzalez Joins the Board of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez has joined the board of directors of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, an organization aiming to create a safer America by cutting gun deaths in half by 2025.
Secretary Johnson to Deliver Keynote Address at Forum on Gun Violence Prevention in America
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will deliver the keynote address at a forum on the movement for gun violence prevention in America.
Roberto Gonzalez and Rachel Fiorill to Speak at ACI Economic Sanctions Conference
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez and counsel Rachel Fiorill will speak on panels at ACI’s 11th Annual Advanced Forum on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance.
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decision Extends the Public Forum Doctrine to Public Access Television
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Recent Decision Extends the Public Forum Doctrine to Public Access Television,” appeared in the March 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Chris Boehning Contributes Chapter to ICLG’s Insurance & Reinsurance Guide
Litigation partner Chris Boehning wrote the “USA” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: Insurance & Reinsurance 2018, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Brad Karp and Chris Boehning Author Op-Ed on Gun Control for The New York Times
In an op-ed for The New York Times titled “Stop Shielding Gun Makers,” firm chairman Brad Karp and litigation partner Chris Boehning discuss the statutory immunity of gun manufacturers and the problems this poses in reducing gun…
In this video, litigation partners Mike Gertzman, Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez and counsel Rachel Fiorill offer guidance for bolstering compliance as they discuss recent developments in sanctions and AML policy and enforcement.
Steve Baughman Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Article on the Patent Process for Pharmaceutical Companies
Litigation partner Steve Baughman was quoted in a March 16 Bloomberg BNA article titled “Pharma Companies Could Hit Refresh on Patent Review Process.”
U.S. Supreme Court Confirms State Court Jurisdiction Over Securities Act Class Actions
The U.S. Supreme Court recently resolved a split among state and federal courts about whether the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998 divested state courts of jurisdiction over class actions asserting claims under the…
Intellectual Property Litigation: Guidance on What Constitutes a ‘Regular and Established Place of Business’
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Guidance on What Constitutes a ‘Regular and Established Place of Business,’” appeared in the March 14 issue of the New York Law Journal. …
Secretary Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the removal of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and his proposed replacement by CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
Paul, Weiss to Host AABANY Panel on Risks and Strategies for Foreign Companies Involved in U.S. Litigation
Paul, Weiss is hosting a panel sponsored by the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY).
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will speak on a panel at the Hispanic National Bar Association’s annual Corporate Counsel conference.
Roberto Gonzalez to Participate in AIC’s Chief Compliance Officers Working Group Meeting
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will speak on a panel at the American Investment Council’s (AIC) Chief Compliance Officers Working Group Meeting.
Mark Mendelsohn to Participate in PLI Seminar on FCPA and International Anti-Corruption Developments
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will speak on a panel at a Practising Law Institute program, The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2018.
In Recent Healthcare Fraud Lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice Embraces a More Expansive View of Private Equity Firm Liability for Portfolio Company Conduct
The DOJ recently intervened in a healthcare fraud lawsuit against a compounding pharmacy company. The DOJ’s decision to name the manager of the private equity fund that owned the pharmacy may signal a more expansive view of manager…
Alex Oh Publishes Article on Corporate Compliance and HR in The Anti-Corruption Report
Litigation partner Alex Oh's article, “The ‘Human’ Side of FCPA Compliance: How to Best Work With HR in the Current Global Enforcement Environment” appeared in the March 7 issue of The Anti-Corruption Report.
Second Circuit Holds That Sexual Orientation Discrimination Is Covered by Title VII
The Second Circuit recently ruled in an en banc decision that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act covers discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Laws in the U.S.
Litigation partner Craig Benson will participate in The Knowledge Group’s webcast, “Antitrust Laws in the United States: Framework, Trends and Regulatory Issues.”
Steven Baughman Participates at Annual Intellectual Property Symposium
Litigation partner Steven Baughman spoke on a panel at the third annual American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Quarterly Journal’s symposium, “Evolving at the Speed of IP: Adapting to New Law, Emerging Technology & …
Firm Contributes to New E-Discovery Commentary From The Sedona Conference
The Sedona Conference, a leading think tank on e-discovery law and practice, recently released its latest publication, “The Sedona Conference Commentary on BYOD,” which discusses the use and discovery of employee-owned devices in the…
Secretary Johnson to Speak at NYU School of Law Conference on Cybersecurity
Secretary Johnson will deliver the keynote speech at the New York University School of Law conference, “Global Cyber Threats: Corporate and Governmental Challenges to Protecting Private Data.”
Second Circuit Review: Court Declines to Extend Absolute Immunity in Claims Against Stock Exchanges
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Declines to Extend Absolute Immunity in Claims Against Stock Exchanges,” was published in the February 28 issue of the New York Law…
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Extraterritorial Reach of Email Search Warrants in Microsoft Case
In a case that could have a major impact on how and where corporations store their customers’ electronic information, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in United States v. Microsoft Corp. on the extraterritorial…
Andrew Forman Featured in Practical Law The Journal
Litigation partner Andrew Forman discussed recent trends in antitrust merger enforcement in a Q&A that appeared in Practical Law The Journal’s latest issue.
Secretary Johnson to Speak at Boston Conference on Cybersecurity
Secretary Johnson will deliver a speech at the 2nd Annual Boston Conference on Cybersecurity.
Beyond Disgorgement: The Impact of Kokesh on the SEC’s Pursuit of Equitable Remedies
Since the Supreme Court ruled last June in Kokesh v. SEC that disgorgement claims are subject to a five-year statute of limitations, both lower courts and the SEC have grappled with questions the Court left unresolved, including…
Paul, Weiss & Morgan Stanley Celebrate Black History Month With Fireside Chat featuring Ted Wells
Last week, litigation co-chair Ted Wells was featured in a fireside chat hosted by Paul, Weiss client Morgan Stanley in celebration of Black History Month.
Mark Mendelsohn to Participate at GW Law’s FCPA Conference
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will speak on a panel at a conference sponsored by the George Washington University Law School, “Emerging Issues in FCPA Enforcement.”
U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Whistleblower Anti-Retaliation Protections
The Supreme Court held yesterday that individuals who have reported alleged misconduct internally, but not to the SEC, are not covered by the anti-retaliation provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, resolving a circuit split on the…
Secretary Johnson Appears on ABC’s “This Week” and MSNBC’s “Morning Joe"
Secretary Johnson appeared alongside former governor Chris Christie on ABC’s “This Week” on February 18. On February 19, Secretary Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” Both interviews addressed Russian interference in U.S.…
Secretary Johnson Appears on CNN’s “State of the Union”
Secretary Johnson appeared in CNN’s “State of the Union” on February 11.
Recent Decision Finds Waiver Based on “Oral Downloads” to the SEC
A federal magistrate judge in the Southern District of Florida recently ruled that a law firm had waived work product protection over notes and memoranda of witness interviews when it provided “oral downloads” of those interviews to…
Rabobank Pleads Guilty to Obstructing OCC Supervision and Agrees to Pay $368 Million for Permitting and Concealing BSA/AML Failures
The DOJ and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently imposed a $368 million penalty on the U.S. subsidiary of Dutch-based Rabobank. The bank also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct regulatory oversight of its Bank …
Secretary Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s “Meet the Press Daily” on February 9.
Steve Baughman to Participate in Panel on Advanced Topics in Patent Trial and Appeal Board Practice
Litigation partner Steve Baughman will speak on a panel at the New York Intellectual Property Law Association’s “Advanced Topics in PTAB Practice” event on February 28 in New York City.
Implications of the Federal Reserve’s Enforcement Action Against Wells Fargo
On February 2, 2018, the Federal Reserve Board issued an unprecedented enforcement action against Wells Fargo & Company, prohibiting its asset growth until improvements in board oversight and firmwide risk management systems are…
Second Circuit Vacates and Remands Judgment against Arab Bank in Antiterrorism Act Lawsuit
On February 9, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit handed down a decision recognizing important limitations on the scope of the Antiterrorism Act (“ATA”).
Secretary Johnson Appears on “NBC Nightly News”
Secretary Johnson appeared on “NBC Nightly News” with Lester Holt on February 7.
Federal E-Discovery: Reasonableness, Proportionality are Guiding Principles for TAR
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal’s latest Federal E-Discovery column appeared in the February 6 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Secretary Johnson Delivers Keynote Address on Cybersecurity at Legalweek New York
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was the keynote speaker at Legalweek New York 2018.
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
Jessica Carey and Peter Jaffe to Participate in Anticorruption Conference Hosted by ICC
On February 1, litigation partner Jessica Carey and counsel Peter Jaffe will participate in a conference on anticorruption hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce at Universidad Panamerica in Mexico.
Second Circuit Review: Deferred Action, Expedited Litigation
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Deferred Action, Expedited Litigation,” was published in the January 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Economic sanctions and anti-money laundering remain top U.S. regulatory priorities, with federal and state agencies imposing over $2.5 billion in penalties in 2017.
The Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Employer Settlements of Sexual Harassment Claims
A little-publicized provision of the tax law enacted last month bars companies from deducting one type of settlement as a business expense: settlement payments and associated attorneys’ fees related to sexual harassment or abuse where …
Despite significant FCPA enforcement activity in 2017, the Trump administration’s approach to enforcement remains elusive and not readily characterized. While actions against individuals were at the highest level in recent years,…
Second Circuit Rules That Evidence Rebutting Presumption of Reliance Need Not Be Conclusive
In Arkansas Teacher Retirement System v. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., No. 16-250 (2d Cir. Jan. 12, 2018), the Second Circuit vacated the certification of a securities fraud class action due to two errors by the district court in its…
Daniel Levi to Speak at Mexican Bar Association Conference on Class Action Litigation
Litigation counsel Daniel Levi will participate in a conference focusing on class action litigation presented by the Mexican Bar Association.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Claim Drafting, Damages Apportionment In Multi-Component Product Cases
Litigation partners Lewis Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Claim Drafting, Damages Apportionment In Multi-Component Product Cases,” appeared in the January 11 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Mark Alcott Authors Article for New York State Bar Association Journal
Of counsel Mark Alcott recently published an article in the New York State Bar Association Journal, “Defending Judges, Standing up for the Rule of Law.”
Steven Baughman Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Method Patents
Litigation partner Steven Baughman was quoted in a Bloomberg article discussing the declining number of petitions for covered business method (CBM) review at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). …
Proactive Evaluation of Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies
Recent highly publicized instances of alleged sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace have caused many employers to re-evaluate their sexual harassment policies and procedures
Second Circuit Review: Court Determines What Constitutes a ‘Domestic Injury’ in Wake of ‘RJR Nabisco’
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Determines What Constitutes a ‘Domestic Injury’ in Wake of ‘RJR Nabisco,’” was published in the December 27 issue of the New York Law…
Rick Rule to Participate in Panel Discussion at Competition Counsel Day
Litigation partner Rick Rule will speak on a panel, “Enforcement Priorities for the Year Ahead,” at the Competition Counsel Day conference hosted by Slaughter and May.
Stephen Lamb to Participate in PLI Conference on M&A in 2018
Litigation partner Stephen Lamb will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s Mergers & Acquisitions 2018: Advanced Trends and Developments.
Jacqueline Rubin to Participate in PLI Conference on Drafting and Negotiating Agreements 2018
Litigation partner Jacqueline Rubin will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2018.
Secretary Johnson to Speak at JPMorgan’s Real Estate Investment Banking CEO Forum
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will speak at JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Real Estate Investment Banking CEO Forum, an event that brings together a select group of decision makers and provides them with an opportunity for interacting…
Secretary Johnson to Deliver Legalweek New York Opening Address
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will deliver the opening address at Legalweek New York 2018. Secretary Johnson’s speech, “Addressing Existential Threats – Surviving Turbulent Times and Finding a Way Forward,” will discuss how the legal …
Secretary Johnson Interviewed by ABC News at the Site of Bomb Blast
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was interviewed by ABC News at the Port Authority Bus Terminal after the December 11 terrorist attack. “Terrorism cannot prevail if people refused to be terrorized,” Secretary Johnson said in the…
Roberto Gonzalez and Karen King to Speak at 2017 Chinese Financial Institutions’ Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Forum in New York
On December 12, Roberto Gonzalez and Karen King will be guest speakers at the 2017 Chinese Financial Institutions’ Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Forum, sponsored by Ernst & Young and the China General Chamber of…
Martin London Authors Op-Ed for TIME
Of counsel Marty London contributed an editorial for TIME’s Ideas column, which was published on December 4.
Christopher Boehning Participates at Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association Lunch Talk
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning spoke at a lunch for the Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association.
Federal E-Discovery: SCOTUS Will Review Extraterritorial Reach of Search Warrants
Update on U.S. Sanctions Policy and Enforcement
Recent months have witnessed important developments in the U.S. sanctions landscape, including new legislation, executive actions, and an uptick in enforcement by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Bulk of Wells Fargo Shareholder Derivative Suit Survives Motions to Dismiss
A judge in the Northern District of California recently allowed the bulk of claims to advance in the Wells Fargo shareholder litigation. Plaintiffs seek to hold the board liable for alleged sales practices that have received…
Second Circuit Review: Second Circuit Reexamines Supplemental Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column in the New York Law Journal, “Second Circuit Reexamines Supplemental Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims,” discusses a recent circuit ruling in…
DOJ Issues New FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy
The Department of Justice recently announced a new FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy, which states that when a company voluntarily self-discloses misconduct, fully cooperates, and timely and appropriately remediates, there will be a…
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Panel at State Press Association Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel, “The Digital Duopoly: Deterring Competition, Professional Journalism and Political Discourse” at the State Press Association conference.
DOL’s Final Overtime Rule - Updates and Next Steps
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the Department of Labor’s 2016 Final Rule, which revised overtime exemption regulations for certain employees under the FLSA.
Secretary Johnson Profiled By Law360
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was featured in an in-depth interview in the “Expert Analysis” column of Law360.
Jonathan Kanter Participates in Roundtable on Competition in Media Markets
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter participated in a roundtable discussion, “Media Markets: Competition and Regulatory Issues,” sponsored by the University College London Faculty of Laws’ Jevons Institute for Competition Law and…
Secretary Johnson to Participate With Former NJ Governor Tom Kean in Roundtable on Public Service
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will address the pursuit of public service in a roundtable discussion hosted by Bloomfield College on November 30.
Big Data and Antitrust: A Regulatory Outlook
Regulators around the world are confronting questions regarding the importance of data to tech companies.
Secretary Johnson to Speak at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will speak at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Breakfast, hosted by the New York Law School.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Courts Begin Applying Test for Copyright Eligibility of Design of a Useful Article
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone's latest intellectual property litigation column, “Courts Begin Applying Test for Copyright Eligibility of Design of a Useful Article,” appeared in the November 8 issue of the New York…
Mark Mendelsohn to Participate in Panel Discussion at Annual Sokol Colloquium on Private International Law
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will participate in a panel discussion at the University of Virginia School of Law’s “30th Annual Sokol Colloquium on Private International Law.”
Second Circuit Holds That Direct Evidence of Price Impact Is Not Always Necessary to Establish Market Efficiency Under the Fraud-on-the-Market Doctrine
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in The Capitol Forum’s TMT Competition Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at The Capitol Forum’s TMT Competition Conference, “Trump vs. Tech Giants: In the Media Market, What are the Implications of Potential Enforcement Against Facebook and Google?”
Lorin Reisner to Participate in Panel Discussion at IBA Conference
Litigation partner Lorin Reisner will speak on a panel at the International Bar Association’s Private Equity Transactions Symposium.
Litigation partner Jack Baughman spoke on a panel at Legal Week’s Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Forum.
Mark Mendelsohn to Participate in IBA Conference in Brazil
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will participate in a panel discussion at the International Bar Association’s “IBA Latin American Anti-Corruption Enforcement and Compliance” conference.
Brad Karp to Participate at PLI’s Hot Topics for In-House Counsel
Firm chair Brad Karp will moderate a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s annual Hot Topics for In-House Counsel 2017.
Audra Soloway to Participate in Panel on Advocacy Strategies for Women in Mediation
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will speak on a panel at an event sponsored by the NYC Association of Insurance Women, “Successful Advocacy Strategies for Women in Mediation.”
New York City Salary History Ban Takes Effect October 31
New York City employers will be barred from inquiring about or relying on an applicant’s salary history during the hiring process under a new law going into effect October 31. In this alert, we discuss the new law’s reach and…
Second Circuit Review: Defining the Scope of McDonnell v. United States
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Defining the Scope of McDonnell v. United States,” was published in the October 25 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Mark Alcott Advocates “Yes” Vote in Favor of Constitutional Convention
Of counsel Mark Alcott’s piece advocating a “yes” vote in favor of New York’s Constitutional Convention has been published in the electronic voter guide of the New York City Campaign Finance Board.
In Microsoft, U.S. Supreme Court Will Review Extraterritorial Reach of Search Warrants
The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in United States v. Microsoft Corp., a case with potentially far-reaching impact on how and where U.S. companies store their customers’ electronic information. In this memo, we discuss the…
Andrew Ehrlich to Participate in Securities Law Enforcement Forum
Litigation partner Andrew Ehrlich will speak on a panel “Litigating Securities Fraud Cases Against the SEC and DOJ” at the annual Securities Enforcement Forum 2017.
President Trump Announces Intent to “De-Certify” Iran’s Compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
President Trump announced that he will not certify Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the multi-lateral commitment under which the United States, European Union, and five other countries agreed to lift…
Jack Baughman and Bob Parker Publish Essay in The International Comparative Legal Guide to Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Secretary Johnson to Debate at the Oxford Union in England
On October 24 Secretary Johnson will participate in a debate at the Oxford Union in England on privacy and security issues.
Brad Karp and Ted Wells to Participate at PLI Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation co-chair Ted Wells will participate in panel discussions at the Practising Law Institute’s 49th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation.
Edward Turan to Participate in Panel on International Arbitration in the Financial Sector
Litigation counsel Edward Turan will speak on a panel titled “From Crisis to Opportunity: International Arbitration in the Financial Sector After the Global Financial Crisis” as part of International Law Weekend conference.
Roberto Gonzalez to Speak at ACI Economic Sanctions Conference in New York
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will participate in a panel discussion at the American Conference Institute’s 8th Annual New York Forum on Economic Sanctions.
Martin London Interviewed on “Conversations in the Digital Age” With Jim Zirin
Of counsel Martin London appeared on CUNY TV show “Conversations in the Digital Age” with host Jim Zirin.
Secretary Johnson to Speak at the Harvard Kennedy School
On Monday, October 16 at 6:00pm Secretary Johnson will participate in a public discussion at the Harvard Kennedy School in Boston, moderated by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, “Perspectives on National Security.”
Cases to Watch this Term at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will address a number of issues important to the business community in the upcoming term, including the scope of the Alien Tort Statute, the validity of arbitration clauses in certain employment agreements, and the…
Jennifer Wu Moderates In-House Counsel Panel at Federal Circuit Bar Association Conference
Litigation partner Jennifer Wu moderated an in-house counsel panel on “Biologic and Biosimilar Litigation – Recent Developments” at the Federal Circuit Bar Association’s “Bench & Bar in Dialogue” conference at the Roosevelt Hotel, …
Federal E-Discovery: In ‘Van Zant’, Court Sanctions Party for Spoliation of Non-Party’s Text Messages
In their latest column on federal e-discovery in the New York Law Journal, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss Van Zant, a recent decision in the Southern District of New York in which the court granted…
Jonathan Kanter to Participate at American University Washington College of Law Antitrust Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak at the American University Washington College of Law’s “Unlocking the Promise of Antitrust Enforcement” conference.
Christopher Boehning to Lecture on “Corruption in Sports” With GC of UEFA
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will teach a seminar on “Corruption in Sports” with Andrea Traverso, the General Counsel of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations.
Joseph Bial Participates in ABA Discussion on Mergers and Innovation
Litigation partner Joseph Bial spoke at the American Bar Association’s event, “Mergers and Innovation: A Discussion With Gregor Langus, From the EU Commissions Chief Economist Team.”
Securities Cases to Watch this Term at the Supreme Court
For the upcoming term, the Supreme Court is once again taking up significant securities litigation and enforcement matters. In this alert, we preview three cases already on the Court’s docket, and highlight a cert petitions of note.
Ted Wells to Participate in PLI’s Trial by Jury
Litigation partner Ted Wells will speak on a panel at a Practising Law Institute conference, 2017 Trial by Jury.
Telia Agrees to $965 Million Global Foreign Bribery Resolution
U.S. authorities recently announced the first major FCPA settlement under the Trump administration: a $965 million global resolution with a Sweden-based telecommunications company Telia Company AB and its indirectly-owned Uzbek…
Steve Baughman Participates at GW Law’s Post-Grant Practice Roundtable Discussion
Litigation partner Steve Baughman spoke at George Washington University Law School’s third annual Post-Grant Practice Roundtable Discussion.
Jennifer Gordon to Participate in PLI Conference on Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law
Litigation counsel Jennifer Gordon will speak at the Practising Law Institute’s upcoming conference on 2017 Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate at Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention.
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court,” was published in the September 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Stephen Lamb and Matt Stachel Co-Author Law360 Article
Corporate and litigation partner Stephen Lamb and litigation associate Matt Stachel co-authored an article for Law360 as part of its “Expert Analysis” special series.
Secretary Johnson to Speak at Former President Vincente Fox’s Library in Mexico
At the personal invitation of former Mexican President Vincente Fox, on October 4 Secretary Johnson will speak at Fox’s presidential library “Centro Fox” in Guanajuato, Mexico.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Authorizing Sweeping Secondary Sanctions on Entities Involved in North Korean Trade
On September 21, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing the Treasury Department to impose secondary sanctions against individuals and entities, including non-U.S. financial institutions, for conducting or facilitating…
Brad Karp and Susanna Buergel Co-Author Article for Compliance Week
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partner Susanna Buergel co-authored an article for Compliance Week titled “FOR: Neither admit nor deny.”
Secretary Johnson Speaks at Bloomberg Conference
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson spoke at a recent Bloomberg conference focused on immediate measures the government and businesses must take to stop cyber attacks and protect our democratic process.
Sidney Rosdeitcher Publishes Article on Constitutionality of President Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio
On September 13, the Brennan Center for Justice published of counsel Sidney Rosdeitcher’s article, “The Arpaio Pardon and the President’s Constitutional Duties.”
The Impact of CalPERS v. ANZ Securities on Securities Litigation
In CalPERS v. ANZ Securities, the Supreme Court ruled that the filing of a class action does not toll the Securities Act’s three-year statute of repose.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Should Patent Holder’s Misconduct Be Relevant to Inequitable Conduct?
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Should Patent Holder’s Misconduct Be Relevant to Inequitable Conduct?” appeared in the September 13 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate at the New Center Ideas Summit
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will participate in a panel discussion at the New Center’s Ideas Summit.
Jonathan Kanter to Appear on No Labels Radio
On September 16 at 10 a.m., antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will be a call-in guest on No Labels Radio, a weekly broadcast on SiriusXM POTUS, channel 124.
Secretary Johnson Speaks at AmCham Hong Kong
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was the keynote speaker at a luncheon at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hong Kong.
Federal Court Holds Department of Labor Overtime Exemption Rule Invalid
A district judge recently issued a final ruling striking down overtime eligibility changes implemented by the Department of Labor during President Obama’s administration. The changes, set to take effect last December, would have more …
Secretary Johnson Interviewed on CNN
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was interviewed by CNN International, from Hong Kong, about recent political developments relating to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Mark Alcott Interviewed on Legal Talk Network
Of counsel Mark Alcott was interviewed about the relationship of the American Bar Association (ABA) to the United Nations; the interview was conducted by the Legal Talk Network during the American Bar Association’s (ABA) annual…
Second Circuit Review: Fifth Amendment Prohibits Testimony Compelled by Foreign Sovereign
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Fifth Amendment Prohibits Testimony Compelled by Foreign Sovereign,” was published in the August 30 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Jonathan Kanter Participates in ABA Program Discussing Antitrust Exemption for Newspapers
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter spoke on a panel at the American Bar Association’s event, “Extra! Extra! Do Newspapers Need an Antitrust Exemption?”
New York DFS Pursues $630 Million Fine Against Bank for Alleged Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Failures
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently announced that it seeks to impose a nearly $630 million civil penalty against a non-U.S. bank and its New York branch for alleged persistent anti-money laundering and …
Lorin Reisner to Speak on PLI Panel on Financial Improprieties and Fraud
Litigation partner Lorin Reisner will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s seminar titled “Pocket MBA 2017: Finance for Lawyers and Other Professionals.”
Divided Second Circuit Panel Overrules Prior Newman Insider Trading Decision
On Wednesday, in United States v. Martoma, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overruled its own 2014 decision in United States v. Newman and altered the standard for determining whether the personal benefit…
Mark Alcott Participates in Annual ABA Meeting
Of counsel Mark Alcott recently played a major role in several events in this year’s annual ABA Meeting, held in New York.
Department of Labor Drops Defense of New Overtime Salary Threshold
In a stark reversal, the U.S. Department of Labor recently backed away from defending in court new thresholds that raised the minimum salary that full-time white-collar employees must earn to be exempt from overtime pay. The DOL also …
Recent Guilty Pleas for Price-Fixing Conspiracy Show Commitment to Scrutinizing Social Media and e-Commerce in Criminal Antitrust Prosecutions
In what is believed to be the first prosecution of an antitrust conspiracy furthered through the use of encrypted messaging services, the Antitrust Division recently announced that an e-commerce company and its president agreed to…
Losing Stockholder Standing to Assert and Enforce Corporate Inspection Rights
Litigation partner Jacqueline Rubin and associate Matthew Stachel co-authored an article in the Delaware Business Court Insider.
Secretary Johnson Publishes Op-Ed in Support of DACA in The Wall Street Journal
In an Op-Ed for The Wall Street Journal, litigation partner Jeh Johnson advises President Trump to continue the policy of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which defers deportation of certain undocumented immigrants…
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson appeared on “Face the Nation” on August 6 on the CBS network.
Jacqueline Rubin and Matthew Stachel Co-Author Article in the Delaware Business Court Insider
Federal E-Discovery: TAR Should Be Applied Before Keyword Searching, Court Says
In their latest column on Federal E-Discovery in the New York Law Journal, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss technology-assisted review (TAR) and its growing popularity in e-discovery practice in complex …
Secretary Johnson to Deliver Keynote Speech at Annual ABA Meeting
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will deliver the keynote speech, “Perspectives on Homeland Security, Our Nation and Our Government,” during the Passing of the Gavel Luncheon at the American Bar Association’s upcoming annual meeting in…
Second Circuit Review: Court Applies Different Principles When Interpreting Injury in Fact
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Court Applies Different Principles When Interpreting Injury in Fact,” was published in the July 26 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Steps to Strengthen Cybersecurity
In this video, litigation partner and former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson discusses the current state of cybercrime, as well as fundamental steps companies can take to protect against a cyber-attack.
Courts of Appeals to Decide Boundaries of Fair Use in the Digital Age
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Courts of Appeals to Decide Boundaries of Fair Use in the Digital Age,” appeared in the July 11 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Second Circuit Holds That Ascertainability Requirement Of Class Certification Does Not Include “Administrative Feasibility” And That Extraterritoriality Issues Can Preclude Predominance
In a July 7 decision with significant implications for the global OTC market, the Second Circuit addressed the standards for certifying classes in securities fraud cases. In In re Petrobras Securities Litigation, the Second Circuit…
Mandatory Mediation and Settlement-Related Disclosure Adopted for New York Commercial Division to Encourage Early Settlement
The Commercial Division Advisory Council was created in 2013 as a follow up to Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman's Task Force on Commercial Litigation in the 21st Century. The Council's goal is to advise the Chief Judge on an ongoing basis …
Second Circuit Review: Permissibility of Offsetting Criminal Forfeiture Orders by Preemptive Restitution Payments
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Permissibility of Offsetting Criminal Forfeiture Orders by Preemptive Restitution Payments,” was published in the June 30 issue of the New…
Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael have co-authored the "United States" chapter in the ninth edition of The Public Competition Enforcement Review.
Kokesh Raises Questions About Declinations with Disgorgement Under the FCPA Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Justice recently declined to prosecute two U.S. subsidiaries of a German chemical company while requiring them to disgorge profits from the allegedly corrupt scheme, the third declination requiring disgorgement…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Class Action Tolling Does Not Apply to Statutes of Repose
In a decision likely to have significant ramifications for federal securities litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 26 that the class action tolling doctrine established in American Pipe & Construction Co. v. Utah does…
Audra Soloway to Participate in Duke Law Conference, “Emerging Issues in Securities Class Actions”
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will speak at an invitation-only conference, “Emerging Issues in Securities Class Actions,” hosted by the Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies.
Covered Business Method Reviews – A Powerful Tool in Your Patent Dispute Strategy
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is an administrative trial forum established by Congress to provide an alternative to district court litigation for patent validity challenges.
Jonathan Kanter Discusses Future of Antitrust Enforcement in Washington Bytes Chat
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter participated in a Washington Bytes panel discussion, “The Future of Antitrust Enforcement: Innovation, Wage Inequality and Democracy.”
Secretary Johnson to Participate at Capitol Hill National Security Forum
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will participate in a panel conversation, “Strengthening Homeland Security,” at the Capitol Hill National Security Forum.
Secretary Johnson to Testify Before House Committee on Russian Investigation
On June 21, litigation partner Jeh Johnson will testify in a public session of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on the subject of Russian attempts to interfere with the 2016 election.
Federal E-Discovery: Court Rejects 37(e), Invokes Inherent Authority to Sanction
In their latest column on Federal E-Discovery, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss Hsueh v. N.Y. State Dep’t of Fin. Servs, a notable decision by Judge Paul Crotty of the SDNY on the topic of sanctions for …
Megan Raymond to Participate at FCBA Bench & Bar Conference
Litigation counsel Megan Raymond will speak at the Federal Circuit Bar Association’s Bench and Bar conference.
U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Five-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Claims for Disgorgement Brought by the SEC
On June 5, the Supreme Court unanimously held that SEC claims for disgorgement are governed by a five-year statute of limitations. The Court rejected the SEC’s position that the claims are not subject to time limits. The decision…
Second Circuit Review: Determining ‘Opprobrious’ Conduct Under the National Labor Relations Act
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Determining ‘Opprobrious’ Conduct Under the National Labor Relations Act,” was published in the New York Law Journal.
Susanna Buergel, Andrew Ehrlich and Audra Soloway Co-Author Law360 Article
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Andrew Ehrlich and Audra Soloway co-authored an “Expert Analysis” special series article for Law360.
How Regulators Are Assessing Corporate Compliance Programs
What makes an effective corporate compliance program? And how do regulators evaluate them? The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued guidance on evaluating the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs in criminal…
Intellectual Property Litigation: Recent Cases Address Scope of Copyright Protection for Pre-1972 Recordings
Litigation partners Lewis Clayton’s and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Recent Cases Address Scope of Copyright Protection for Pre-1972 Recordings,” appeared in the May 10 issue of the New York Law…
Secretary Johnson to Speak at The Common Good Forum & American Spirit Awards
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will speak on global threats and opportunities at The Common Good Forum & American Spirit Awards.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Conference on Legal Frontiers in Digital Media
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at an upcoming conference, “2017 Legal Frontiers in Digital Media,” cosponsored by the Media Law Resource Center and the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology.
Steven Baughman and Megan Raymond to Participate at ACI’s Annual Post Grant PTO Proceedings Conference
Litigation partner Steven Baughman and counsel Megan Raymond will speak at the American Conference Institute’s 3rd Annual Post Grant PTO Proceedings Conference.
Steve Baughman Speaks at BADC Program on “Practicing Before the PTAB”
Litigation partner Steve Baughman participated in a program titled “Practicing Before the PTAB” sponsored by The Bar Association of The District of Columbia.
Audra Soloway to Discuss Successful Advocacy Strategies for Women in Mediation
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will join a panel of women leaders for a discussion on best practices in mediation.
Jacqueline Rubin to Participate in PLI Seminar on Changes in Pretrial Practice
Litigation partner Jacqueline Rubin will speak at the Practising Law Institute’s “Pretrial Practice 2017” seminar.
Second Circuit Review: A Step Toward Protection From Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under Title VII
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “A Step Toward Protection From Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under Title VII,” was published in the New York Law Journal.
PTAB Trial Practice – Overview and Insights
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is an administrative trial forum established by Congress to provide a faster, more efficient alternative to district court litigation for patent validity challenges.
Steven Baughman to Participate in Webcast on Scope of AIA Estoppel
Litigation partner Steven Baughman will take part in a live webcast presented by the Federal Circuit Bar Association titled “Having Your AIA Cake and Eating It Too: Recent Decisions Addressing the Scope of AIA Estoppel.”
The OCC Issues “Lessons Learned” Review of Its Supervision of Sales Practices at Wells Fargo
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently released a review of its supervision of Wells Fargo's sales practices aimed at identifying any gaps and lessons learned to improve the OCC’s supervisory processes. Echoing…
FCPA Pilot Program: One-Year Retrospective
The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that it is extending its FCPA Pilot Program, which was launched in April 2016, while they evaluate the program.
Aidan Synnott to Participate at NYSBA’s Dublin Regional Meeting
Litigation partner Aidan Synnott will speak at the New York State Bar Association’s Dublin Regional Meeting.
Lessons Learned from the Wells Fargo Sales Practices Investigation Report
A committee of independent directors of Wells Fargo recently released an investigative report on the root causes of improper sales practices at Wells’ Community Bank. The report will likely be studied by regulators, congressional…
Secretary Johnson to Speak at Third Circuit Judicial Conference
Secretary Jeh Johnson will deliver the keynote address at the 73rd Judicial Conference of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Secretary Johnson to Speak at National Security and Innovation Event
Secretary Jeh Johnson will participate in a panel discussion focused on innovation and entrepreneurship efforts related to national security.
Richard Rosen to Participate in Roundtable on Recent Developments in Securities Class Actions
Litigation partner Richard Rosen will address recent developments in securities class actions in a roundtable discussion hosted by the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation.
Federal E-Discovery: Courts Warn of Sanctions For Future Rule 34 Violations
In their latest column on Federal E-Discovery, litigation partners Chris Boehning and Dan Toal discuss two recent federal district court decisions, including one from the Southern District of New York, that threaten sanctions on…
Cybersecurity Enforcement Trends and Developments
Recently, a number of federal and state agencies have asserted their jurisdiction in the cybersecurity space through enforcement actions.
Cybersecurity Rulemaking Developments Affecting Financial Institutions
In this video, litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez discusses the implications of the New York Department of Financial Service's landmark cybersecurity rule, as well as cyber rulemaking efforts by the federal banking agencies.
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Policy and Enforcement Under Trump Administration
Litigation partner Craig Benson will take part in a live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group.
Second Circuit Review: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards Against Alleged Alter-Egos
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's latest Second Circuit Review column, “Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards Against Alleged Alter-Egos,” was published March 29 in the New York Law Journal.
Supreme Court to Examine Key Question of Securities Fraud Liability Based Solely on Omissions
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an important securities case addressing the scope of federal securities law claims based solely on omissions of material information. Petitioners in the case, Leidos, Inc. v. Indiana …
Second Circuit Signals That a Bare Violation of a Disclosure Statute Will Not Confer Standing
In a February 23, 2017 summary decision in Ross v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company and three companion cases heard in tandem, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissals of putative class…
Supreme Court Articulates Important New Standard for Copyright Protection of Industrial Design Components
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 22 issued an important decision articulating a new standard for determining when components of an industrial design – in this case, cheerleading uniform designs – can be considered an original work of…
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in University of Chicago Conference on Concentration and the U.S. Economy
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at a conference hosted by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, “Is There a Concentration Problem in America?”
Brad Karp to Participate at PLI’s Securities Litigation Seminar
Firm chair Brad Karp will participate in a panel discussion at the Practising Law Institute’s “Securities Litigation 2017: From Investigation to Trial” seminar.
New DOJ Guidance For Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The Department of Justice recently released guidance on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs containing 119 questions the Fraud Section may ask in the context of an investigation. As we describe in this memorandum, the…
Client Alert: Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Antitrust Tying and Bundling Claims
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of claims by a medical products distributor that two competitors violated antitrust laws by using tying and bundling contracts. The Court’s opinion in…
Christopher Boehning to Present at ABA/AMA Conference on Gun Violence
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will speak at an upcoming conference on a public health approach to the gun violence epidemic.
Jonathan Kanter Participates on Center For American Progress (CAP) Panel
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter spoke in a panel discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress.
Roberto Gonzalez to Speak on the Future of Consumer Finance Regulation at Annual Central Banking and Financial Regulation Conference
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will speak at the Second Annual Conference on Central Banking and Financial Regulation, “Financial Reform: Where Now?”
Mark Mendelsohn to Participate at PLI’s FCPA and International Anti-Corruption Seminar
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will participate in a panel discussion at the Practising Law Institute’s seminar “The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2017.”
Mark Mendelsohn and Farrah Berse to Participate at ACI’s Annual New York Conference on FCPA Act
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn and counsel Farrah Berse will participate at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 19th Annual New York Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Andrew Forman Discusses Antitrust Law and Working For the FTC in GCR Q&A
In a Q&A for Global Competition Review (GCR), litigation partner Andrew Forman touches on his time at the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition; his experience in private practice; the most important issues in antitrust …
Brad Karp, Lorin Reisner, Richard Tarlowe and Edward Turan to Speak at SIFMA’s Compliance and Legal Society Annual Seminar
Litigation partners Brad Karp, Lorin Reisner, Richard Tarlowe and counsel Edward Turan will speak at the 2017 SIFMA Compliance and Legal Society’s Annual Seminar—the securities industry’s premiere event.
Steven Baughman to Participate at the PTAB Bar Association’s Inaugural Conference
Litigation partner Steven Baughman will moderate a panel at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Bar Association’s Inaugural Conference.
Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s Insurance & Reinsurance Guide
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning wrote the “USA” chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: Insurance & Reinsurance 2017, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Paul, Weiss to Host The Partnership for New York City
On March 16, Paul, Weiss will host a breakfast meeting of The Partnership for New York City.
Client Alert: The Regulatory and Enforcement Outlook for Financial Institutions in 2017
Economic sanctions, anti-money laundering and cybersecurity remain at the forefront of U.S. regulatory priorities. In this memorandum, we survey major developments and trends in these areas in 2016 and early 2017 and provide an…
Secretary Jeh Johnson to Deliver Keynote Speech at U.S. Travel Association’s Secure Tourism Summit
Secretary Johnson will deliver the keynote speech at the upcoming U.S. Travel Association's Secure Tourism Summit.
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decision Clarifies the “Chevron” Doctrine
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the February 22 issue of the New York Law Journal.
The D&O Diary Reviews Updated Deskbook on Federal Securities Litigation
Litigation partners Daniel Kramer and Audra Soloway are co-authors of the recently updated "Federal Securities Litigation: A Deskbook for the Practitioner" which was favorably reviewed by Kevin LaCroix, author of the Internet…
FTC Releases Study Examining Merger Remedies Between 2006 and 2012
On February 3, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission released a report on an internal staff study examining the success of the Commission's merger remedies from 2006 to 2012.
A Flurry of FCPA Enforcement Actions Marks the End of the Obama Administration
Following on the heels of a record-breaking enforcement year,1 the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission continued their FCPA enforcement activities at a breakneck pace in December 2016 and January 2017.
Lew Clayton to Speak on Withdrawal Liability at National Forum on ERISA Litigation
Litigation partner Lewis Clayton will speak at the American Conference Institute's 14th National Forum on ERISA Litigation.
Brad Karp to Participate at Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute
Firm chair Brad Karp will speak on recent developments in securities class actions at the New York City Bar's 5th Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute.
Federal E-Discovery: Non-U.S. Subsidiaries’ E-Discovery Is Out of Scope, Court Finds
In their latest New York Law Journal column on Federal E-Discovery, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss a recent district court decision that applied the new version of Rule 26(b)(1) of the…
ABA Publishes Report on Building Public Trust in the Criminal Justice System Written by Paul, Weiss
The American Bar Association's Task Force on Building Public Trust in the American Justice System released a report about criminal justice reform.
Supreme Court Upholds “One Person, One Vote”
In Evenwel v. Abbott, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the "One Person, One Vote" principle under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment allows states to use total population, not just total…
Client Alert: Supreme Court Nominee Has Taken Skeptical View of Private Securities Fraud Litigation, Agency Deference
On January 31, President Donald J. Trump nominated Tenth Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia nearly a year ago. Though his judicial record in private securities…
Rick Rule Discusses Antitrust Regulatory Policy at Global Competition Forum
Litigation partner Rick Rule will speak at the Global Competition Review Live's sixth annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum.
The Federal Trade Commission has revised upwards the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and the Premerger Notification Rules. The new minimum size of transaction threshold will …
Second Circuit Review: Contracting in the Digital Age: The Second Circuit and Arbitration Clause Enforceability
In their Second Circuit Review column, litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp address three recent decisions interpreting arbitration clause enforceability in both the consumer and employment contexts.
Client Alert: U.S. Supreme Court to Review Rulings Regarding Inclusion of Class Action Waivers in Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Between Employers and Employees
On January 13, the Supreme Court agreed to review decisions from three federal appellate courts that reached different conclusions regarding whether class action waivers in mandatory arbitration agreements between employees and…
Client Memo: FCPA Enforcement and Anti-Corruption Developments: 2016 Year In Review
The year 2016 was, by any measure, an extraordinary year for the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds that Trust Indenture Act 316(b) Prohibits Only Non-Consensual Amendments to Core Payment Terms of Bond Indentures
On January 17, 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its long-anticipated opinion in Marblegate Asset Management, LLC v. Education Management Finance Corp., ruling that Section 316(b) of the Trust Indenture…
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Whether Statute of Limitations Applies to SEC Disgorgement Claims
On January 13, 2017, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Kokesh v. Securities and Exchange Commission (U.S. Jan. 13, 2017) (No. 16-529) to determine whether disgorgement claims are subject to the five-year statute of limitations…
Why Anti-Corruption Due Diligence Is Important in M&A Transactions
Enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other international anti-corruption laws is increasing dramatically. In 2016 alone, DOJ and the SEC collected a record-shattering total of nearly $2.5 billion to…
Second Circuit Review: Recent Second Circuit Decisions Address Privacy in the Digital Age
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the December 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Jonathan Kanter to Address Antitrust Issues in the Digital Age at Capital Forum Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will participate in a panel discussion at The Capitol Forum's third annual Future of Broadband and Tech Competition Conference.
Jacqueline Rubin to Address the Enforcement of Corporate Agreements at PLI Seminar
Litigation partner Jacqueline Rubin will discuss the enforcement of corporate agreements at the Practising Law Institute's "Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements" seminar on January 6 in New York City.
Federal E-Discovery: A Harsh Reminder of Counsel’s Need for ‘Reasonable Inquiry’
In their Federal E-Discovery column, litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss a recent decision in Rodman v. Safeway which determined that counsel's failure to reasonably supervise an…
Client Alert: Supreme Court Reaffirms Dirks, Confirms that a Gift of Information to a Trading Relative or Friend Satisfies Personal Benefit Requirement for Insider Trading
In its first opinion on the scope of insider trading liability in nearly twenty years, the Supreme Court in Salman v. United States addressed whether insider trading liability can arise where a tipper makes a "gift" of…
Client Alert: District Court Issues Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Halting Implementation of Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor's final rule revising overtime exemption regulations for white-collar employees was set to take effect December 1. But a nationwide injunction last month blocking the rule leaves companies uncertain…
Second Circuit Review: Rebuttal of Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption Post 'Halliburton II'
In GAMCO Investors v. Vivendi Universal, the Second Circuit provided defendants in securities litigation suits with a method to rebut the fraud-on-the-market presumption by showing that the plaintiffs would have purchased the…
Rick Rule and Joseph Bial Co-Author USA Chapter of Cartels & Leniency
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Joseph Bial co-authored the "USA" chapter in the 2017 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Cartels & Leniency, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Client Alert: Department of Justice and FTC Release Antitrust Guidance for Employee Hiring and Compensation
The DOJ's Antitrust Division and the FTC recently published the agencies' first official guidance on antitrust issues in hiring and employment practices. The White House Council of Economic Advisors recently also…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds That Parties to Standard Lock-Up Agreements in IPOs Do Not Form a “Group” for Section 13(d) and Section 16(b) Purposes
A Second Circuit decision on November 3 in Lowinger v. Morgan Stanley rejected a theory that would have impeded the normal process by which trading of newly issued IPO shares is stabilized. In its November 3 ruling, the court…
Michael Gertzman and Roberto Gonzalez Address NY DFS's New Sanctions/Anti-Money Laundering Rule
Litigation partners Michael Gertzman and Roberto Gonzalez discussed the impact and compliance demands of the New York Department of Financial Services' new Part 504 rule at a CLE program.
Christopher Frey to Speak at Wall Street Journal’s Anti-Corruption Event
Litigation counsel Christopher Frey will participate in a panel discussion at an upcoming Wall Street Journal luncheon addressing anti-corruption enforcement developments and compliance.
Litigation Partners Co-Author Article on the D.C. Circuit’s Decision on CFPB’s Constitutionality
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partners Roberto Gonzalez, Susanna Buergel, Jane O'Brien and Elizabeth Sacksteder co-authored an article entitled, "D.C. Circuit Finds Single-Director Structure of the CFPB Unconstitutional."
Leaders Magazine Features Brad Karp
Firm chair Brad Karp was profiled as one of "New York City's Leaders" in the fall 2016 edition of Leaders magazine.
Mark Alcott Discusses Implicit Bias at NYSBA Fall Meeting
Of counsel Mark Alcott participated in a panel discussion, "Is Your Neutral Truly Impartial? - Overcoming Implicit Bias," at the fall meeting of the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section.
Second Circuit Review: Recent Decisions Limit Application of U.S. Law to Foreign Jurisdictions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has continued to narrow the reach and application of U.S. law internationally, note litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp in their October 27 column in the New York…
Client Alert: Federal Banking Agencies Issue Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhanced Cybersecurity Standards
On October 19, the Federal Reserve Board ("Board"), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") jointly issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPR")…
Jonathan Kanter to Co-Moderate Forum with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will co-moderate a Q&A forum featuring Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel of the Federal Communications Commission.
Increased Scrutiny for Technology Companies
Recent government reports and statements from politicians signal a shift toward increased scrutiny of large technology companies for potential monopolization violations.
Mark Mendelsohn and Alex Oh to Participate in ACI’s International Conference on FCPA
Litigation partners Mark Mendelsohn and Alex Oh will speak on panels at the American Conference Institute's International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Roberto Gonzalez to Lead Regulators Discussion at C5’s Economic Sanctions and Financial Crime Forum in London
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will lead a panel discussion with OFAC and European regulators at C5's annual Economic Sanctions and Financial Crime Forum.
Farrah Berse to Discuss Petrobras at IBA Corporate Governance Event
Litigation counsel Farrah Berse will participate in a panel discussion at the International Bar Association's Annual Corporate Governance Conference.
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Global Anti-Cartel Enforcement
Client Alert: D.C. Circuit Rules the Single-Director Structure of the CFPB Is Unconstitutional
On October 11, 2016, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals held in PHH Corp. v. CFPB that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") as an independent agency headed by a single Director violated Article II of the…
Christopher Boehning to Speak at Seminar on Fighting Corruption in Sports
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning, along with Gareth Sweeney, Global Advocacy Manager of Transparency International, will speak at a seminar hosted by Columbia Law School's Center for the Advancement of Public…
Federal E-Discovery: Judge Says “NO” to Party’s Bid to Force Use of Predictive Coding
Client Alert: What to Look for in Tomorrow’s Supreme Court Argument in Key Insider Trading Case
For the first time in nearly twenty years, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument tomorrow in a case directly addressing the scope of insider trading liability.
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the September 28 issue of the New York Law Journal.
In Vivendi Appeal, Second Circuit Rejects Challenge to “Price Maintenance” Theory of Price Impact
On September 27, 2016, in related appeals arising from a long-pending securities fraud class action against Vivendi, the Second Circuit ruled on several important issues, including the proof necessary to both sustain and defeat…
Brad Karp and Lorin Reisner to Participate in PLI’s Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partner Lorin Reisner will participate in the Practising Law Institute's 48th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation.
Jennifer Gordon to Address Myriad and Mayo at PLI Seminar on Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law
Litigation counsel Jennifer Gordon will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute's "Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law" seminar.
Client Alert: $1.4 Billion Global Settlement Offer to Telia Portends Major Foreign Bribery Prosecution
On September 15, 2016, U.S. and Dutch authorities presented Telia Company AB, a global telecommunications company partially owned by the Swedish government, with a proposed settlement offer requiring Telia to pay $1.4 billion to…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Holds an Employer’s ERISA-Regulated Benefit Plans Are Not “Affiliates” of the Employer-Sponsor for Class Settlement Purposes; Splits with Seventh Circuit
The Second Circuit's September 20 decision in In re American International Group, Inc. Securities Litigation, No. 14‐4067(L) will likely have consequences in the negotiation of class action securities settlement agreements.
Client Alert: Deferring to China’s Interpretation of Its Own Regulation, Second Circuit Throws Out $147 Million Antitrust Judgment
On September 20, 2016, the Second Circuit reversed a $147 million antitrust judgment against two Chinese companies on international comity grounds in the long-running In re Vitamin C Antitrust Litigation in the Eastern District…
GCR Quotes Jonathan Kanter in Article on Antitrust Scrutiny of Technology Platforms
Litigation partner Jonathan Kanter's remarks on a recent panel discussion were included in aGlobal Competition Review article about antitrust scrutiny of dominant technology platforms, titled "Balance Between Consolidation…
Christopher Frey to Address FCPA Compliance at ALB Corporate Forum in Japan
Litigation counsel Christopher Frey will participate in a panel discussion, titled "Ensuring FCPA Compliance in the APAC Region," at Asian Legal Business' upcoming Japan Corporate Compliance and Governance Forum.
Mark Mendelsohn to Moderate Panel at TI-USA Corporate Forum
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will moderate a panel at an upcoming Transparency International-USA Corporate Forum.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Willful Infringement, Damages and Attorney Fees in Patent Cases
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone's Intellectual Property Litigation column appeared in the September 14 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Intellectual Property Litigation: The Future of Enhanced Damages After “Halo”?
Litigation partner Lew Clayton authored an article in the September 12 issue of The National Law Journal.
Christopher Boehning to Lead White Collar Crime Panel at Canada-U.S. Cross Border Litigation Forum
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will lead a panel discussion at the Canada-U.S. Cross Border Litigation Forum.
Richard Tarlowe Presents Cyber Theft Case Study at ABA Business Law Section’s Annual Meeting
Litigation counsel Richard Tarlowe was a presenter for a program entitled "Bangladesh Central Bank: A Case Study in Cyber Theft" at the American Bar Association Business Law Section's annual meeting.
Peter Jaffe to Participate in ACI’s FCPA Enforcement & Compliance Conference
Counsel Peter Jaffe will speak on a panel titled "The Different 'Faces of Corruption'" at the American Conference Institute's West Coast Conference on FCPA Enforcement & Compliance.
Client Alert: Treasury and Federal Banking Agencies Clarify BSA/AML and Sanctions Enforcement Standards for Foreign Correspondent Banking Relationships
On August 30, 2016, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Office of the Comptroller of…
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in “Dominant Platforms Under the Microscope” Forum
Litigation partner Jonathan Kanter will speak at an event, titled "Dominant Platforms Under the Microscope: Policy Approaches in the U.S. and EU," co-hosted by The Capital Forum and George Washington Institute of Public Policy.
Second Circuit Review: The Rarity of En Banc Review in the Second Circuit
Litigation partners Martin Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the August 24 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Roberto Gonzalez Quoted in Law360 Article on CFPB Arbitration Rule
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez was quoted in a Law360 article, titled "Industry Gears Up to Battle CFPB Arbitration Rule," which discusses the legal challenges that may await a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
Christopher Boehning Authors Chapter in ICLG’s International Arbitration Guide
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning and associate Julie Romm co-authored the "North American Overview" chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to: International Arbitration 2016.
Recent Developments in Government Antitrust Enforcement: Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Author “United States” Chapter
Antitrust partners Aidan Synnott and Andrew C. Finch have authored a chapter surveying recent developments in antitrust-related enforcement actions of the United States Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.
Federal E-Discovery: Rogue Executive’s Spoliation Leads to Severe Rule 37(e) Sanctions
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the August 1 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Client Alert: Federal Magistrate Judge Declines to Force a Responding Party to Use Predictive Coding
On August 1, 2016, Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck of the Southern District of New York released a decision reaffirming the presumption that the party responding to discovery requests is best positioned to determine the steps they…
Litigation Partners and Counsel Co-Author Article on FCPA Pilot Program
Litigation partners Alex Oh and Mark Mendelsohn and counsel Farrah Berse co-authored a client memorandum, titled "Analogic and Johnson Controls Settlements Shed Further Light on the Implementation of DOJ's FCPA Pilot Program,"…
Second Circuit Review: Exploring Standing Issues For Third-Party Intervenors
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the July 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Client Alert: The Second Circuit Articulates Standard for Determining Scope of Free and Clear Sale Provision and Highlights Procedural Due Process Concerns That Bear on Enforcement
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently articulated a standard to determine what claims may be barred against a purchaser of assets "free and clear" of claims pursuant to section 363(f) of the…
OECD Criticizes Japan for Leniency in Combatting Foreign Bribery
On June 30, 2016, following a two-day high-level mission to Tokyo, Japan to meet with senior government officials and representatives, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ("OECD") Working Group on Bribery in …
U.S. Justice Department Requires Restructuring of Transaction Involving Foreign Entities to Address Section 8 Interlocking Directorates Concern
On July 14, 2016, the United States Department of Justice announced that it had concerns that a transaction involving two foreign electronic trading platforms would have, as originally structured, violated Section 8 of the…
Susanna Buergel Profiled in Law360’s “Influential Women in Securities Law”
Litigation partner Susanna Buergel was profiled in Law360's "Influential Women in Securities Law" for, among other things, her work with Citigroup to reach a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
Litigation Partners Author Article on First DOJ Declination Letters Since Launch of Its FCPA Pilot Program
Litigation partners Mark Mendelsohn and Alex Oh co-authored a client memorandum, titled "DOJ Declination Letters and the FCPA," that was featured on The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation…
New York DFS Finalizes Stringent Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Regulation
Following Maria Vullo's confirmation as Superintendent earlier this month, the New York Department of Financial Services ("DFS") yesterday finalized its closely watched proposed regulation on anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring and …
Client Memo: A Guide to the Supreme Court’s Notable Decisions this Term
The Supreme Court's 2015-2016 Term will be remembered for the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13, 2016.
Richard Rosen and Jessica Carey Co-Author Article on PSLRA’s Safe Harbor in Insights
Litigation partners Richard A. Rosen and Jessica S. Carey co-authored an article in the May issue of Insights. The article, titled "The Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements after Twenty Years," explores case law…
Farrah Berse to Moderate Panel Discussion at C5’s International Conference on Anti-Corruption
Litigation Counsel Farrah Berse will moderate a panel discussion at C5's 10th Annual International Conference on Anti-Corruption.
Client Alert: Supreme Court Holds “Objective Reasonableness” Guides Courts’ Discretion as to Whether to Award Attorney’s Fees to Prevailing Copyright Litigants
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons Inc., No. 15-375 (June 16, 2016),
Federal E-Discovery: Personal Devices Increasingly Part of New E-Discovery Normal
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the June 7 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Walter Rieman, Audra Soloway and Andrew Ehrlich Co-Author Article on American Pipe Tolling in Law360
Litigation partners Walter Rieman, Audra Soloway and Andrew Ehrlich co-authored an article, titled "A Majority on American Pipe Tolling Emerges," in the June 2 issue of Law360.
Taking Stock of CFPB’s Frenzied Agenda
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez authored an article in the June 3 issue of The National Law Journal.
Client Alert: Supreme Court Rules That Limitations Period for Constructive-Discharge Claims Begins to Run When Employees Provide Notice of Their Resignation
In Green v. Brennan, No. 14-613 (May 23, 2016), the Supreme Court held that, in constructive-discharge claims brought by federal employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the limitations period for the time…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Rules That Constitutional Challenge to Appointment of SEC Administrative Law Judges Must Be Adjudicated During Review of SEC’s Final Order, and Not in a Separate District Court Lawsuit
Tilton v. SEC, No. 15-2103 (2d Cir. June 1, 2016), arose from an action in federal district court brought by Lynn Tilton and her investment firms ("Tilton"), who were respondents in an ongoing administrative proceeding before the…
Intellectual Property Litigation: The Defend Trade Secrets Act Is More of the Same
Litigation partner Lew Clayton's Intellectual Property Litigation column appeared in the May 30 issue of the National Law Journal.
Second Circuit Review: Applying Newly Announced Test for Proof of Pregnancy Discrimination
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the May 31 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Client Alert: United States Recommends That the Supreme Court Deny Review in Midland Funding v. Madden
In its decision last year in Madden v. Midland Funding, LLC, the Second Circuit held that, after a national bank sells its loans to a third party, the National Bank Act no longer preempts state usury laws that would otherwise…
Client Alert: The Sixth Circuit, in Agreement with the Second Circuit, Holds That American Pipe Tolling Does Not Apply to Statutes of Repose
On Friday, in Stein v. Regions Morgan Keegan Select High Income Fund, Inc., Nos. 15-5903, 15-905, 2016 WL 2909333 (6th Cir. May 19, 2016), the Sixth Circuit ruled that the tolling doctrine established by American Pipe & …
Litigation Partners Contribute Article on CFPB Arbitration Proposal to Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partners Roberto Gonzalez, Elizabeth Sacksteder, Jay Cohen and Jane O'Brien co-authored a client memorandum that was featured on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and…
Client Alert: Defend Trade Secrets Act Adopted, Creating Private Federal Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation
On May 11, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (the "DTSA"),[1] which amends the Economic Espionage Act ("EEA"), 18 U.S.C. § 1831 et seq., a criminal statute that prohibits trade secret…
Client Alert: Supreme Court Rejects Federal Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims That Do Not Necessarily Raise Exchange Act Issues
In Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. v. Manning, No. 14-1132 (May 16, 2016), the Supreme Court held that the provision of exclusive federal jurisdiction in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") does…
Intellectual Property Litigation: Broad Access to Federal Courts for Intellectual Property Plaintiffs
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone's Intellectual Property Litigation column appeared in the May 11 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Roberto Gonzalez to Participate in a Panel on Recent Supreme Court Decisions
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will join a Duke University alumni panel of former Supreme Court law clerks for "Reflections on the Supreme Court," a review of some of the major cases argued before the Court in the past…
Client Alert: U.S. District Court in New Jersey Rules That the Two-Year Limitations Period for Suits to Recover Short-Swing Profits Under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Is a Statute of Repose That Is Not Subject to Tolling
Last week, a judge in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled on an issue that has remained unresolved since the United States Supreme Court split 4-4 on it four years ago: whether the two-year …
Mark Alcott’s Book Review Published in New York State Bar Association Journal
Mark Alcott's book review of Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts is published in the May issue of the New York State Bar Association Journal.
Moses Silverman and Joshua Kaye Co-Author Article in Law360
Litigation partner Moses Silverman and associate Joshua Kaye co-authored an article in the April 20 issue of Law360.
Client Alert: Second Circuit Review: Court Clarifies Classification of 'Hispanic' Under Title VII
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the April 27 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Paul, Weiss to Sponsor NYCBA’s White Collar Crime Institute
Paul, Weiss is a sponsor of the New York City Bar Association's 5th Annual White Collar Crime Institute, a full-day program that will explore the critical developments characterizing the current era of white collar…
Roberto Gonzalez to Speak at ACI Forum on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will speak at the American Conference Institute's Advanced Forum on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance.
Daniel Juceam to Speak About Class Actions at ABA’s Annual Litigation Meeting
Litigation counsel Daniel Juceam will participate in a panel discussion at the American Bar Association's Litigation Section Annual Conference.
Client Alert: Resistance Is Not Always Futile: The D.C. District Court Deals FSOC a Significant Blow by Rescinding MetLife’s Designation
On March 30, the D.C. District Court issued an order rescinding the Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC's) designation of MetLife, Inc., as a systemically important nonbank financial company. The Court's opinion was…
Federal E-Discovery: Proportionality Is on the Rise
Litigation partners Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal's Federal E-discovery column appeared in the April 5 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Mark Mendelsohn to Participate in Summit on Compliance Risks for Alternative Investment Industry
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will speak at the American Conference Institute's third summit on FCPA, AML and OFAC Risks for Private Equity & Hedge Funds.
Mark Alcott to Discuss UN Sustainable Development Goals at ABA Event
Of counsel Mark Alcott will speak at the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation Annual Conference.
Client Alert: Novartis AG Settles SEC FCPA Action Involving China Subsidiaries
On March 23, 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced a settlement with Novartis AG ("Novartis") regarding alleged violations of the books and records and internal accounting controls provisions of the…
Mark Alcott to Speak at COMBAR North American Meeting
Of counsel Mark Alcott will participate in a panel discussion at the 2016 North American Meeting of the Commercial Bar Association of London (COMBAR).
Client Alert: The U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision Allowing Use of Statistical Sampling and Representative Evidence by Class Action Plaintiffs in Tyson Foods
On March 22, 2016, the United States Supreme Court, in its widely anticipated decision Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo, et al., No. 14-1146, ruled 6-2 that statistical evidence and representative sampling could be used by plaintiffs…
Client Alert: First Circuit Interprets Communications Decency Act Expansively, Holding That Lawsuit Alleging That Website Facilitated Sex Trafficking Was Properly Dismissed
On March 14, 2016, the First Circuit, in Doe v. Backpage.com, LLC, broadly interpreted the Communications Decency Act ("CDA"), 47 U.S.C. § 230, to preclude claims brought against a website under the federal Trafficking Victims…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Sherman Act Claims Based on Failure to Allege a Plausible Geographic Market Definition
In Concord Associates, L.P., et al. v. Entertainment Properties Trust, et al., No. 13-3933-cv (2d Cir. 2016), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint asserting claims under …
Federal E-Discovery and the FRCP: How the New Amendments Impact E-Discovery Practice
In this video interview, litigation partner Chris Boehning discusses two key changes in the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which focus on the rules governing sanctions and proportionality.
Nick Groombridge Discusses Biosimilars at Patent Litigation Seminar
Litigation partner Nick Groombridge will participate in a panel discussion at the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association's annual Patent Litigation Seminar.
Second Circuit Interprets Omnicare Narrowly, Holding That Issuers Need Not Disclose Information Merely Because It Cuts Against Their Opinions or Projection
On March 4, 2016, in Tongue v. Sanofi,[1] the Second Circuit interpreted and applied for the first time the Supreme Court's decision in Omnicare Inc. v. Laborers Dist. Council Const. Indus. Pension Fund,[2] which addressed the…
Roberto Gonzalez to Speak on "Effective Strategies with State and Federal Officials" at HNBA Conference
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will participate in a panel discussion at the HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference.
Client Alert: The CFPB Enters the Cybersecurity Arena with Its First Enforcement Action
On March 2, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau entered an enforcement order against online payment platform Dwolla, Inc. for deceiving consumers about its data security practices and the safety of its online payment system.
Client Alert: DOJ and SEC Pressure Test Accuracy of Self-Reporting and Cooperation in PTC FCPA Settlement
On February 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice announced settled parallel enforcement and criminal actions against Massachusetts-based technology company PTC, Inc. and its two…
Mark Mendelsohn to Speak at TRACE Forum
Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will participate in a panel discussion at the TRACE Forum, an annual anti-bribery compliance benchmarking conference.
Client Alert: SEC Settlement Highlights Importance of Third-Party Agent Guidelines
On February 4, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a settled enforcement action against Ignacio Cueto Plaza, the current CEO of Chile-based airline company LAN Airlines S.A.
Lew Clayton Authors Article in The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Lewis Clayton authored an article in the February issue of The National Law Journal.
Client Alert: New Federal Guidance on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015: What General Counsel Need to Know
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 ("CISA") was signed into law on December 18, 2015. The law authorizes companies to monitor and implement defensive measures on their own information systems to counter cyber…
Client Memo: SciClone Pharmaceuticals Settles FCPA Action Over China Business Practices
On February 4, 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced a settled enforcement action against U.S. pharmaceutical company SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("SciClone"), alleging violations of the anti-bribery…
Second Circuit Review: Distinguishing Between Standing and Merits in Lanham Act Claims
Litigation partners Marty Flumenbaum and Brad Karp's Second Circuit Review column appeared in the February 16 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Les Fagen to Moderate “Luxury and Law” Panel
Litigation partner Les Fagen will moderate a panel discussion, titled "Luxury and Law: The CEO and the General Counsel," at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
ExxonMobil Win Named CVN’s Top Defense Verdict of 2019
CVN named Paul, Weiss’s trial win for ExxonMobil in the historic $1.6 billion climate change securities fraud lawsuit by the New York Attorney General the top defense verdict of 2019.
The American Lawyer Names Andrew Gordon and Jaren Janghorbani “Litigators of the Week”
Litigation partners Andrew Gordon and Jaren Janghorbani were named “Litigators of the Week” by The American Lawyer in recognition of their trial victory for Channel Medsystems in a high-stakes merger litigation in Delaware.
Brad Karp Wins NYCLA William Nelson Cromwell Award
Firm chairman Brad Karp won the 2019 William Nelson Cromwell Award at the New York County Lawyers Association’s 105th Annual Dinner.
The American Lawyer Names Ted Wells, Dan Toal and Justin Anderson “Litigators of the Week”
Litigation partners Ted Wells, Dan Toal and Justin Anderson were named “Litigators of the Week” by The American Lawyer.
Secretary Johnson to Co-Chair Newly Launched Forum to Protect Digital Democracy
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will join former Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer Nicole Wong as co-chairs of the Digital Freedom Forum, a newly launched effort as part of the Center for a New American…
Secretary Johnson Receives ADL’s Human Relations Award
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was honored by the Anti-Defamation League with its Human Relations Award.
Kannon Shanmugam Featured in The National Law Journal’s 2019 Appellate Hot List
Kannon Shanmugam was named to The National Law Journal’s “Appellate Hot List” in its 2019 special report.
Harris Fischman Named a David Rockefeller Fellow
Harris Fischman has been named to the Partnership for New York City’s 2019 – 2020 class of David Rockefeller Fellows, a group of thirty senior executives selected to participate in a year-long business and civic leadership program.
Megan Raymond Included in “Top 50 Women in PTAB Trials” List
Litigation counsel Megan Raymond has been named to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Bar Association’s inaugural “Top 50 Women in PTAB Trials” list.
Paul, Weiss Featured in Forbes’ List of “America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms”
Paul, Weiss is included in Forbes’ inaugural list of “America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms” as a “most recommended” firm for Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Brad Karp Named Equality Trailblazer by The National Law Journal
Firm chairman Brad Karp was recognized as a 2019 “Equality Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal.
Lew Clayton Named “Winning Litigator” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Lew Clayton was recognized as one of The National Law Journal’s “Winning Litigators” in its 2019 special report.
Five Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation – Northeast”
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Claudia Hammerman, Michele Hirshman, Loretta Lynch and Jeannie Rhee were named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 “Top 250 Women in Litigation – Northeast.”
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List – Northeast”
Litigation partners Jennifer Wu, Gregory Laufer, Roberto Gonzalez, Yahonnes Cleary, William Clareman and Geoffrey Chepiga were named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 “40 & Under Hot List – Northeast,” which recognizes the top…
Jay Topkis Posthumously Receives City Bar’s Norman J. Redlich Special Recognition Award
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Masha Hansford Named a DC Rising Star by The National Law Journal
Litigation counsel Masha Hansford has been named a “DC Rising Star” by The National Law Journal.
Ted Wells Named to NJBIZ 2019 “Law Power 50” List
Litigation partner Ted Wells has been named to the NJBIZ 2019 “Law Power 50” list.
Paul, Weiss Named NYLJ’s 2019 Class Action Litigation Department of the Year
Paul, Weiss has been named Specialty Litigation Department of the Year in the “Class Action” category of the New York Law Journal’s 2019 Professional Excellence Awards.
The American Lawyer Names Ted Wells “Litigator of the Week”
Litigation partner Ted Wells was named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer on June 21, in recognition of a victory by Ted and litigation partners Kannon Shanmugam and Yahonnes Cleary on behalf of New Jersey Gov. Phil…
Geoffrey Chepiga Named to French-American Foundation’s 2019 U.S. Class of Young Leaders
Litigation partner Geoffrey Chepiga has been named to the French-American Foundation’s 2019 U.S. class of Young Leaders.
Brad Karp and Meredith Kane Named New York Trailblazer’s by New York Law Journal
Firm chairman Brad Karp and real estate partner Meredith Kane were recognized as “New York Trailblazers” in the New York Law Journal’s inaugural list, which celebrates professionals who have made significant marks on the practice,…
Paul, Weiss Receives Voices of Courage Award from WRC
On May 2, Paul, Weiss was honored by the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) for its pro bono contributions and commitment to protecting the rights of women and children seeking safety in the United States.
Paul, Weiss Receives Pro Bono Leadership Award from the ACLU of New Jersey
The ACLU of New Jersey awarded Paul, Weiss a Legal Leadership Award for the firm’s key role in one of the most influential immigrants’ rights cases during the Trump Administration.
Steve Baughman Named President-Elect of the PTAB Bar Association
Litigation partner Steve Baughman was named President-Elect of the PTAB Bar Association following the organization’s annual meeting on March 28, 2019.
Alexia Korberg Named to LGBT Bar’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40”
Litigation associate Alexia Korberg has been named to the LGBT Bar Association’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” list.
Secretary Johnson Receives Columbia’s Annual Black Alumni Council Heritage Award
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson received the Black Alumni Council’s (BAC) Heritage Award at Columbia University’s BAC Heritage Award & Scholarship Reception.
Paul, Weiss and Lew Clayton Recognized With United States Awards by Benchmark Litigation
Paul, Weiss has been recognized with several awards as part of Benchmark Litigation’s annual United States awards program, with litigation partner Lew Clayton winning individual recognition as “General Commercial Attorney of the…
The American Lawyer Names Andrew Gordon “Litigator of the Week”
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Susanna Buergel and Elizabeth Sacksteder Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Liz Sacksteder were recognized by Crain’s New York Business as 2019 “Notable Women in Law.”
The American Lawyer Names Lew Clayton “Litigator of the Week”
Litigation partner Lew Clayton was named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer following a victory by Lew and litigation partners Andrew Gordon, Susanna Buergel and Moses Silverman in a seminal M&A case on behalf of Paul, …
Paul, Weiss and Brad Karp Recognized in Financial Times “North America Innovative Lawyers” Report
Paul, Weiss and firm chairman Brad Karp are recognized in the Financial Times’ 2018 “North America Innovative Lawyers” report.
Jessica Morton Receives “Young Lawyer of the Year” Award
Litigation associate Jessica Morton is a co-recipient of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s Young Lawyers Section “Young Lawyer of the Year” Award.
The Deal Names Paul, Weiss Transaction “Deal of the Year” at European Awards
Paul, Weiss’s work advising on the antitrust aspects of Monsanto’s pending $66 billion acquisition by Bayer has been recognized by The Deal as a “Deal of the Year” at its inaugural European awards.
Brad Karp Named “Attorney of the Year” by the New York Law Journal
Firm chair Brad Karp was named the 2018 New York Law Journal “Attorney of the Year.”
Secretary Johnson Receives Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson, alongside retired four-star general Jack Keane, received the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award at the Sixth Annual Reagan National Defense Forum.
Nicholas Groombridge Named “Winning Litigator” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Nicholas Groombridge was recognized as one of The National Law Journal’s “Winning Litigators” in its 2018 special report.
Susanna Buergel, Claudia Hammerman and Michele Hirshman Named to Benchmark’s Top 250 Women in Litigation
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Claudia Hammerman and Michele Hirshman were named to Benchmark Litigation’s annual "Top 250 Women in Litigation."
Ted Wells and Secretary Johnson Among Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Black Lawyers
Litigation partners Ted Wells and Jeh Johnson were named to Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Black Lawyers” list.
Jennifer H. Wu, Megan Raymond and Jenny C. Wu Receive George H. Hutchinson Committee Award
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu, counsel Megan Raymond and associate Jenny C. Wu received the George Hutchinson Committee Award in recognition of their work and leadership in developing the first-ever mock argument program for the…
Alexia Korberg Named a Top Young Lawyer by American Bar Association
Litigation associate Alexia Korberg was recently named a top young lawyer by the American Bar Association.
Jennifer Wu Named Rising Star by the New York Law Journal
Litigation partner Jennifer Wu has been named a New York Law Journal Rising Star for 2018.
Five Paul, Weiss Lawyers Named as Top Patent Professionals by IAM Patent 1000
Litigation partners David Ball, Steven Baughman, Nicholas Groombridge, Jennifer Wu and counsel Jennifer Gordon were recognized as top patent professionals in the seventh edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent…
Michele Hirshman Named “White Collar, Regulatory & Compliance Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Michele Hirshman was recognized as a “White Collar, Regulatory & Compliance Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal.
Secretary Johnson to Receive John J. McCloy Award
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will receive The Fund for Modern Courts’ John J. McCloy Award, which recognizes lawyers who have made outstanding contributions to improving the administration of justice in New York State.
Steve Baughman Named Vice President of PTAB Bar Association
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Brad Karp to Receive the Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award
Firm chairman Brad Karp will be presented the Judge Simon H. Rifkind award by the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Jay Cohen Recognized as “General Commercial Attorney of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation
Litigation partner Jay Cohen was named “General Commercial Attorney of the Year” at Benchmark Litigation’s 2018 U.S. awards, which took place on February 15 in New York City.
Mark Alcott Elected to Board of Governors of American Bar Association
Mark Alcott has been elected to the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association (ABA) for a term of four years.
Brad Karp Named “Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Firm chair Brad Karp was named a 2017 “Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer.
Dan Kramer Named “Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Dan Kramer was recognized as a “Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal.
Secretary Johnson Named “Cyber Security and Data Privacy Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was recognized as a “Cyber Security and Data Privacy Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal.
Roberto Gonzalez Elected as Member of American Law Institute
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez has been elected as a member of the American Law Institute, an organization dedicated to clarifying, modernizing and improving the law and the administration of justice.
Brad Karp Nominated to Serve as New York City Bar Association Vice President
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Secretary Johnson to Receive Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award
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Jennifer H. Wu Named to NAPABA’s Best Lawyers Under 40
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu has been named to the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) Best Lawyers Under 40 (BU40 Award).
Paul, Weiss Among NYLJ’s Litigation Department of the Year Winners
Paul, Weiss was awarded Specialty Litigation Department of the Year in the Class Action category of the New York Law Journal’s Professional Excellence Awards.
Susanna Buergel and Michele Hirshman Named in Benchmark’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation”
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Michele Hirshman were included in Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation” which recognizes leading female litigators for participating in some of the most impactful litigation…
Mark Alcott Appointed to Third Term as ABA Representative
Mark Alcott has been appointed to a third term as the American Bar Association's Representative to the United Nations, where the Association has Observer status.
Charles J. Hamilton (“Chas”) Recognized as ABA Top 40 Young Lawyer
Litigation associate Chas Hamilton was a 2017 honoree of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s annual “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” award.
Christopher Boehning Appointed to National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Board of Trustees
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame appointed litigation partner Christopher Boehning to its board of trustees.
Christopher Boehning Elected to University of Rochester Board of Trustees
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning was elected to the University of Rochester Board of Trustees.
Brad Karp Elected Chair of the Legal Action Center’s Board
The Legal Action Center Board of Directors unanimously elected Paul, Weiss chair Brad Karp as its third chairman in the organization's 45-year history.
Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
Litigation partners Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez have been selected to receive the “Law360 Distinguished Writing Award” at the 2017 Burton Awards.
Edward Turan Receives SIFMA’s Alfred J. Rauschman Memorial Award
Litigation counsel Edward Turan received the SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society’s Alfred J. Rauschman Memorial Award “in recognition of his significant contribution to compliance and legal communities and his dedication to the…
Martin Flumenbaum Honored at NYLPI’s Law & Society Award Luncheon
Litigation partner Martin Flumenbaum was honored at the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI)'s annual Law & Society Award Luncheon.
Law360 Recognizes Paul, Weiss Securities Practice Among the Year’s Best
For the third year in a row, Paul, Weiss was recognized by Law360 with a "Practice Group of the Year" award in the Securities Law category.
Brad Karp and Nick Groombridge Named “Litigation Trailblazers” by The National Law Journal
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partner Nicholas Groombridge were among the 50 top professionals in the U.S. recognized as 2016 "Litigation Trailblazers" by The National Law Journal.
Robert Atkins Is American Lawyer’s Litigator of the Week
Litigation partner Robert Atkins was named "Litigator of the Week" by The Am Law Litigation Daily following a landmark antitrust appellate ruling for Paul, Weiss client Becton Dickinson & Co.
Paul, Weiss Honored With Brady Center’s Legal Advocate Award
Paul, Weiss was honored with the inaugural Legal Advocate Award at the Brady Bear Awards gala in New York City.
Benchmark Litigation Names Four Paul, Weiss Partners “Top 10 Practitioners”
Four Paul, Weiss partners were selected by Benchmark Litigation for its inaugural list of "Top 10 Practitioners" across 10 areas of practice.
Ted Wells Receives Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom from Harvard Law School
Ted Wells has been honored by Harvard Law School with its highest honor, the Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom.
Paul, Weiss Honored at Pro Bono Publico Awards
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is honoring Paul, Weiss with its 2016 Pro Bono Publico Awards for outstanding service to the organization and its clients.
ABA Appoints Andrew Finch as Vice Chair of Books and Treatises Committee
The incoming Chair of the ABA's Section of Antitrust Law has appointed litigation partner Andrew Finch to serve a third consecutive term as Vice Chair of the Section's Books and Treatises Committee during the 2016-2017 ABA year.
David Bernick Named Chambers USA’s Top Business Trial Lawyer
Litigation partner David Bernick was named the winner in the "Litigation: Business Trial Lawyers" category of the 2016 Chambers USA Awards.
Chuck Davidow and Alan Kornberg Selected as Finalists for Transatlantic Legal Awards
Litigation partner Chuck Davidow and bankruptcy partner Alan Kornberg were named as finalists in The American Lawyer's annual Transatlantic Legal Awards.
Paul, Weiss and Mark Mendelsohn Win Who’s Who Legal Awards for Investigations
Paul, Weiss was named Investigations Law Firm of the Year and litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn was recognized as Investigations Lawyer of the Year at the 2016 Who's Who Legal Awards.
Susanna Buergel Named to Law360’s “25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law”
Litigation partner Susanna Buergel was recognized by Law360 as one of "The 25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law," a new series which profiles the achievements of an elite group of women in securities law, showcasing top…
Jessica Carey and Salvatore Gogliormella Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
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Benchmark Litigation Names Paul, Weiss “Securities Firm of the Year”
Paul, Weiss has been named Benchmark Litigation's "Securities Firm of the Year" for 2016. Litigation partner Gregory Laufer accepted the award for the firm on February 11 at the Essex House in New York at the third annual…
Roberto Gonzalez Named to Hispanic Bar Association’s “Top Lawyers Under 40”
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez has been named to the Hispanic National Bar Association's (HNBA) 2016 list of the twenty "Top Lawyers Under 40."
Andrew Finch Joins Board of School of American Ballet
The School of American Ballet (SAB) has announced the election of litigation partner Andrew Finch to its Board of Directors.
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Feature: Addressing the maintenance challenge
By Online Editor on 15th September 2017 Marine & Offshore
With increasing demands on offshore project schedules – and the need for longer seasonal maintenance periods in harsh environments particularly in Europe – the further development of the technology and science to meet these challenges has moved up the oil and gas sector’s agenda. Here, Joao Azevedo of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings highlights the development of surface and humidity tolerant epoxy technology to meet and exceed these requirements.
The pressures on those managing offshore projects to meet tight time and quality schedules has never been higher, and with it comes the need to develop the coatings technology to ensure protection from corrosion without compromise.
For maintenance work, time is of the essence for contractors and asset owners, with the need to predict budgets and meet them a pre-requisite of the industry to minimise downtime and cost.
The process of coating during typical offshore projects is a relatively small component but is often a disproportionate cost of the overall project due to weather delays, the disturbing effects of abrasive blasting during surface preparation stages and the need for re-blasting or re-painting when the agreed coating standard has not been achieved.
Therefore, enabling year-round coating work, where required, has become increasingly important, particularly in Europe where plunging temperatures in harsh environments often prohibits or delays vital work on these projects.
The application, durability and performance of coatings for these offshore projects requires the very highest levels of quality to meet the challenges presented by the diverse types of environments and structures.
Driven by customer requirements worldwide, the coatings industry has developed many kinds of products for different needs, whether they are intended for use in consistently warm climates or colder environments.
Meeting the challenge
At Sherwin-Williams, we are meeting this challenge through our Dura-Plate 301 line of products. To date, more than 15 million square metres of steel has undergone protection from the renowned suite of Dura-Plate 301 worldwide, including offshore platforms, ships, steel bridges, refineries and tanks.
For years, this technology has enabled durable application over damp surfaces, flash rust, existing coatings and with the comfort of excellent adhesion sometimes reaching 25 MPa (3625 PSI), one of the results of a technology designed to provide 25-year service life for offshore conditions.
One of the most impressive impacts of the Dura-Plate 301 technology is the way it has transformed the perception about the use of Ultra High Pressure water jetting (UHP) as the preferred surface preparation method. This method has a number of advantages, namely reduced environmental impact and better surface cleanliness.
But it also poses three challenges: the steel surface gets damp, flash rust quickly develops before coating application and no surface profile is generated. Conventional coatings struggle to cope with such challenges.
Dura-Plate 301 perfectly addresses each one of the three key challenges of UHP. It has become a symbol of the safe adoption of UHP for high durability projects like no other technology since starting its expanded global use more than a decade ago. UHP water jetting, offering reduced health and safety dangers compared to abrasive blasting and potentially reduced labour costs, is particularly relevant for the maintenance of offshore structures, refineries, storage tanks, marine vessels, ballast tanks and steel bridges.
This has included applications at onshore and offshore locations in Europe on storage tanks at the Sines Refinery – one of the largest refineries in the Iberian Peninsula – and the Setubal terminal in Portugal for Galp Energia as well as projects in America, Brazil and Singapore.
Product line extension
Now the Dura-Plate 301 product line has been extended further to meet the demands of the market.
Working with our key customers, our technical team in Bolton, Greater Manchester, has researched and developed a cold curing expansion of our surface and humidity tolerant epoxy technology, keeping the same broader field of application covering its use in immersion as well as atmospheric service conditions in offshore, marine, industrial and construction applications.
We have sought to provide a balance of uses for the Dura-Plate 301 technology and add to the options for the asset owner and maintenance contractor worldwide and in Europe particularly.
The Dura-Plate 301W – the product version that reflects the recent expansion developments – is now offering cold curing down to 0°C and extended re-coatability of up to six months, two important extensions of this technology reach.
The cost of downtime on maintenance has long been an issue in many offshore European locations, with shortened seasons for coating depending on how low temperatures have fallen in winter. The Dura-Plate 301W now offers a longer painting calendar and with it increased efficiencies and reduced overall project costs.
Trials successful
The low temperature trials conducted in the UK in the recent past have been successful, and we are proud to say that Dura-Plate 301W is meanwhile being used in South Brazil, China and Japan at low temperatures, its use expanding fast as it surpasses the hundreds of thousands of litres being successfully applied so far.
Petrobras, the Brazilian state-run energy company, is reporting positive advantages of using the 301 technology combined with UHP water jetting at the world’s largest offshore new building contract to date, for a total of eight FPSO hulls at the Ecovix shipyard in Rio Grande do Sul, south-east Brazil.
Here, the largest Goliath gantry crane in the world helps assemble the eight hulls. Four UHP chambers are being used, with efficiencies in time and costs being reported all round. Dura-Plate 301W has been used during the winter season, following its approval by Petrobras.
For shipbuilding, too, the 301 series has been used successfully, with the first application utilising the 301-UHP combination being applied at Atlantico Sul shipyard in Brazil on 10 Suez Max oil tankers. Started in 2009, this project continues to prove the benefits and features of this combination with open-space UHP working alongside other operations such as welding, cutting and painting and strong adhesion data being returned over a low texture profile.
Big advantages
The advantages for new-build projects speak volumes, with comparative savings against abrasive blasting including reduced chamber operating costs, fewer weather constraints, a reduced environmental impact and reduced labour costs.
Approvals from all recognised international bodies have been granted for the suite of Dura-Plate 301 products including Norsok, Navsea/US Navy and the IMO, including the world’s only IMO PSPC approval over UHP water jetting and a zinc-free shop primer. Full approvals are expected soon for Dura-Plate 301W.
Joao Azevedo is Oil & Gas Market Director (EMEA region) for Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings. He joined Euronavy in 1999 as sales and marketing director, and from 2006-2008 he was director and one of the founders of Euronavy Coatings Singapore, managing mainly offshore projects. Since Euronavy’s acquisition by Sherwin-Williams in 2008, he has assumed additional business development roles, with emphasis on protective coatings for offshore applications. He is a Certified Level 3 NACE Inspector, qualified as a chemical engineer at the Technical University of Lisbon and an MBA specialising in marketing from the Catholic University of Lisbon.
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Your Irish Ancestors (Paperback)
A Guide for Family Historians
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Your Irish Ancestors provides an entertaining insight into everyday life in Ireland during the past four centuries. Aimed primarily at the family and social historian, Ian Maxwell's highly readable guide introduces researchers to the wealth of material available in archives throughout Ireland. Many records, like the early twentieth century census returns and school registers will be familiar to researchers, but others have been traditionally overlooked by all but the most experienced genealogists. Each chapter takes the form of a detailed social history showing how the lives of our ancestors changed over the centuries and how this is reflected in the records that have survived, and it is in this broad historical approach that Ian Maxwell's work stands out from other guides to Irish genealogy. Your Irish Ancestors is more than just a technical 'how-to-do it' book, for it will help family historians put their ancestral research in historical perspective, giving them a better understanding of the world in which their ancestors lived.
Ian Maxwell's guide for family historians is a cross between a guide and a social history. It is highly informative about the various ways of life of Irish people all over the island over the last four hundred years and provides information which will help any researcher into people from that time and place.
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Dr Ian Maxwell, a former record officer at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, is now a freelance writer and a leading expert on Irish genealogy. He conducts courses on genealogy throughout Northern Ireland and he is a regular speaker at genealogical conferences in Belfast and Dublin. He writes articles regularly for Family Tree and Who Do You Think You Are? magazines on Irish, Scottish and English social history and genealogy. His previous publications include Your Irish Ancestors, Everyday Life in Nineteenth Century Ireland and Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors.
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PRINZ News /
Last month's issue of North & South featured an editorial titled "Spinning Out", PRINZ's response to this is below.
Virginia Larson's July 2014 editorial "Spinning Out" raises some important issues about the number and nature of public relations practitioners.
Members of the Public Relations Institute of NZ (PRINZ) commit to an internationally recognised code of ethics. Key principles in the code include honesty, professionalism and balancing openness and privacy. It would be very disappointing if any our 1200 plus members were 'lying for a living' as Larson states of some PR people in her experience.
Yes, numbers of communications staff in government departments, councils and other organisations have increased over the past couple of decades. The stakeholders of those entities, in their need for more and faster information, drive much of that increase. And that group also includes reporters who demand fast turnaround times for information.
Clients, customers, neighbours, internal staff, shareholders and others are continuing to engage at faster rates through traditional and social media. The roles of PR people in those organisations are much broader than simply pumping information out to make the organisation look good. Staff will be working on strategic and operational matters like advising the Board and executive, issues management, crisis planning, working with HR on internal communications and culture, website content, printed materials, events, consultation, media relations, social media and monitoring.
Our code of ethics states that our members will 'promote open communication in the public interest wherever possible.' There's no requirement to belong to PRINZ in order to practise PR in New Zealand, but we would be surprised if any of our members were undertaking deceptive practices.
Journalists and PR people work best when they have genuine, positive relationships so let's hope that we can do that better than what was described in Virginia Larson's editorial.
Bruce Fraser
President PRINZ
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Community | Nightlife
East Point goes gay for the Possums [photos]
By Project Q Atlanta | Jun 21, 2010 | 4:43 PM
VIEW PHOTOS | 13th Annual East Point Possums Show
Hundreds of people helped raise thousands of dollars for two LGBT non-profits during a bawdy and fun drag extravaganza on Saturday in East Point, making the burb south of Midtown the gayest place in metro Atlanta—at least for a few hours.
Nearly-three dozen performers took to the stage over three hours Saturday evening for the 13th Annual East Point Possums Show, an event that started in 1998 with four friends performing during an informal evening.
The cast ranged from well-known performers such as Alexandria Martin—who performed with a kiddie pool attached as a skirt—to newcomers such as Mimi Simone, Coochie Gabana and Miss Behave. There were sentimental favorites, such as the East Point Villagers and the East Point Possums, as well as soon-to-be classics like the Order of the Flaming Sugarbakers.
The crowd, which ranged in estimates from 400 people to about 1,000, helped raise nearly $10,000 that will be split among Atlanta Pride and Atlanta Lesbian Heath Initiative. The show also served as the kick off to Stonewall Week, a series of events to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots.
“You never know what you will see,” Rick Westbrook, Possums Matriarch and co-founder, told Project Q Atlanta ahead of the show.
“We have had drag queens on roller skates, grandmother’s pulled up on stage from the audience, and first-time performers who have gone on to become contest winners garnering national titles.”
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Local musicologist releases definitive Kylie Minogue retrospective
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The Essential Buyer's Guide: All first generation (E53) models 1999 to 2006
Author: Tim Saunders
Format: Paperback / softback, 64 Pages
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Series: The Essential Buyer's Guide
In a seven year period, BMW's X5 'Sports Activity Vehicle' won a loyal following from high profile celebrities and sports personalities, and its agility, performance and economy have cemented its position as the luxury crossover of choice. With a variety of used examples now available, this book guides prospective purchasers through the entire process, helping to pinpoint the best available vehicle for their budget. Written by Advanced Motorist and established motoring journalist Tim Saunders, this guide also includes expert quotes from Parkers the car value experts.
Tim Saunders has always been passionate about cars. A former Business & Motoring Editor of the Bournemouth Daily Echo, his first published test report was about a BMW, and was written at the age of 17 -- just weeks after passing his driving test. From that moment, Tim has had a soft spot for BMWs, especially the iconic X5. An Advanced Motorist, Tim has written weekly used car road tests for the Newbury Weekly News, and regularly contributes test reports to the Western Morning News and other newspapers, magazines, and websites in the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar.
Illustrations: 141 color photos
Size: 5.47 in x 7.68 in x 0.25 in / 138.94 mm x 195.07 mm x 6.35 mm
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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Bentley T-Series
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Residence Life makes alterations to residence conduct system
The new conduct policy will minimize the involvment of Residence Facilitators in the disciplinary system
Sarina Grewal
Queen's campus.
Justice King
Residence Life has modified their conduct policy and procedures to align with changes made to the Non-Academic Misconduct system last year, leaving Residence Facilitators with diminished authority.
Prior to the 2016 changes, Non-Academic Misconduct (NAM) cases were largely handled by fellow students through the AMS Judicial Affairs Office. NAM cases are now primarily handled at the university level through their NAM Intake Office.
The Board of Trustees also established a NAM Sub-Committee in May 2016 charged with the responsibility of “policy review and oversight of the University’s non-academic misconduct system,” according to the Board’s website.
It was the NAM Sub-Committee that recommended changes be made to the residence conduct system. According to Bruce Griffiths, ResLife Executive Director of Housing and Ancillary Services, the sub-committee suggested the changes be made to “align the residence conduct system,” with the University’s revised NAM system.
According to the 2017-18 ResRules Handbook, violations are addressed as either level one, two or three in nature. A student receives one “point” against them for a level one infraction, two for a level two infraction and so on.
Last year’s ResRules Handbook indicated residence infractions were handled by Residence Facilitators when the student in question has accumulated five or fewer points. If the student had six or more, the case was handed over to Residence Life Management, a body that consists of permanent Queen’s staff.
However, the recent amendments have left facilitators with less authority when handling these cases. Now, they will handle any first instances of level one or two infractions, or the first three occurrences of a level one violation.
Once a resident has accumulated three points, or a second level two violation, the case will be handled by a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC), who is a member of Residence Life staff.
After a student accumulates six or more points, the case will go to the Residence Life management staff.
Essentially, this new conduct system means administrative intervention occurs much earlier in the conduct process than in previous years, thus mitigating the role of Residence Facilitators.
Residence Society President Jake Roseman was contacted by The Journal multiple times to discuss these conduct system changes. No reply was received.
According to Griffiths, the NAM Sub-Committee suggested earlier intervention by the University “to address issues of recidivism and, as conduct is often an early sign of students in distress, provide an opportunity for support to students in distress.”
Griffiths went on to explain that the new conduct system will place less emphasis on punishments like bonds and fines, measures that he criticized for being “inherently punitive,” and inconsiderate of “a student’s personal or financial situation.” `
Instead, Griffiths says educational sanctions will be prioritized as the primary means of disciplinary action in order to “promote learning and demonstrate an understanding of community standards.”
Griffiths expressed that the aim is to give students the opportunity to reflect on their infraction, as well as its impact on the residence community as a whole.
These changes have been newly introduced this year. According to Griffiths, Residence Life will soon meet to discuss their reception, and “review the impact of the changes.”
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Student ticketing initiative is no safety solution
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Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes - 7th September 2013
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The Fugue On Song in Irish Champion Stakes
1 The Fugue 4/1
2 Al Kazeem 9/10F
3 Trading Leather 5/1
NR: Declaration Of War (USA), Princess Highway (USA)
6 ran Distances: 1¼l, 2l, 3¾l
TIME 2m 5.22s (slow by 2.22s)
The Fugue struck a blow for the fillies with an emphatic victory in the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.
John Gosden's charge shrugged off concerns about the ground when outpointing her rivals.
The field came down the centre of the track in the straight as William Buick made his challenge to the front-running Trading Leather. Al Kazeem tried to haul back Lord Lloyd-Webber's four-year-old but to no avail as The Fugue (4-1) prevailed by a length and a quarter. Trading Leather was third.
Buick told At The Races: "I was worried about the ground, but it worked out well. She's one of the greats now. She's been so unlucky and should have won so many times last year. I'm just glad she's getting the rub of the green.
"She's always been special and has always been a special one in the yard for everybody. She's very good and has arguably beaten the best around at the moment. She's beaten the colts in a championship race and it was a great performance the way she did it."
Gosden said: "We walked the track twice before racing and I'm glad we decided to run now. There's a sense of relief. The ground yesterday would have been perfect but luckily the heavy rain has only really started now. If we'd got that three hours before racing, we wouldn't be standing here now.
"After coming over, I wasn't inclined to go back to England and then cross the Channel for the Prix Vermeille next week."
The Fugue had finished behind Al Kazeem at Royal Ascot and when thoroughly disappointing in the Eclipse at Sandown, and Gosden was delighted to see her reverse that form.
"It was a proper race. The first three went a solid gallop - Kevin (Manning on Trading Leather) didn't mess around. It was a proper, even test and she came through well. I'm really thrilled. There's some good, solid form lines there with Trading Leather and Al Kazeem. The ground was just on the easy side of good, it was never soft," he said.
"William said he could have gone sooner, but he wasn't sure how she would pick up on the ground. I'm thrilled with her. She's still really fresh at this time of year."
Gosden will now consider the options for his star filly, with another trip to the Breeders' Cup meeting, where she finished an unlucky third last year, a possibility.
"She is in the Arc. Sometimes you can get fast ground there. I think it was like that when Sea The Stars won, but last year it was bottomless. It gets a little specialist on bottomless ground. She's in the Prix de l'Opera and if she doesn't run over the Arc weekend, it would be the Breeders Cup again."
There was disappointment as the Aidan O'Brien-trained Kingsbarns was eased off by Joseph O'Brien in his belated first race of the season. O'Brien had withdrawn his other declared runner Declaration Of War because of the rain-softened going.
O'Brien jnr said of Kingsbarns: "When he met the road, he took a bit of a bad step and lost his action. He wasn't too bad pulling up and hopefully he's just given himself a little bit of a bang."
Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1)
£750,000 added, 3yo plus, 1m 2f, Class 1
Going: Good, Good to Yielding in places
Pos. Horse
Weight Starting Price
Beaten Distance
1 The Fugue
J H M Gosden William Buick
9-4 4/1
2 Al Kazeem
R Charlton James Doyle
9-7 9/10 f
1¼ lengths
3 Trading Leather (IRE)
J S Bolger K J Manning
4 Parish Hall (IRE)
J S Bolger R P Whelan
9-7 33/1
3¾ lengths
5 Euphrasia (IRE)
J G Murphy G F Carroll
9-4 100/1
6 Kingsbarns (IRE)
A P O'Brien J P O'Brien
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The 2016 Audi TT is Closer Than Ever to a True Sportscar
More importantly, it's fun as-is, and proof that the TT S is going to be amazing.
By Nelson Ireson
Spend a day at speed with the new TT in the hills and valleys of the Oregon Coast, and for $50,000, you can get one hell of a taste of the R8 lifestyle. No, the TT isn't a supercar. But it is finally the fun car it should be, and almost the true sportcar it could have been.
The previous TT, even in TT RS form, didn't scratch my speed itch. It didn't even tickle it properly. It just gave a half-hearted poke, then decided it would rather take a nap. Now even the base car invites floggery. It's just as eager to please as its bigger, brawnier brother, and even easier to live with in the day-to-day grind.
Under the hood sits a 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder turbocharged engine good for 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, routed through all four wheels via a six-speed automatic dual-clutch gearbox with paddle shifters. The dampers are standard hydraulic numbers—non-adjustable, non-dynamic. The brakes are steel (and the rears aren't even vented), and the steering is electric. Zero to 60? 5.3 seconds; 5.6 for the Roadster.
If only some of that sounds like the recipe for a sports car to you, we're on the same page.
A new, more rigid chassis allows for some pretty smart suspension tuning, which makes for a good balance of comfort and body control; if we have a beef with the TT, it's in the high-speed straight-line damping, but more on that later. For those who prefer an open top, you're not giving up much of any thing—but you will hear more of the TT's surprisingly quiet (but quite sexy) exhaust note. In 99% of its likely use cases, the Audi TT is simply brilliant, and transparently fun.
Fun in a front-engined all-wheel drive cutebox? Yes. Thank the very even weight balance, with just a few percent more over the nose than over the rear, and the quattro all-wheel drive system that can send up to 100% of the torque to either the front or the rear wheels via an electronically controlled central clutch.
The real magic in the new TT happens when you tap the Drive Select button into Dynamic mode. That locks in the quattro to an appropriately rearward bias, and coopts the brakes to vector torque and act like limited-slip differentials. The result is perceptible from the driver's seat: you can feel the TT applying the power at the outside rear wheel in a hard corner exit. It's almost—almost—like driving an actual rear-drive car. But this one won't need sandbags in the trunk at the first dusting of powder.
In fact, the balance, steering feel, and responsiveness of the chassis are downright remarkable. The TT's steering feel at least equals, if not exceeds, the R8. Part of that is owing to its relatively light curb weight, which sits at just a tick under 3,200 pounds, depending on equipment. Part of it is due to Audi's surprisingly good tune of the electric assist rack.
Taken together, the steering feel, tidy chassis control under cornering, balanced weight distribution, smart quattro power application, and inherent stiffness of the new TT's structure make for a car that invites you to push it and keep on pushing. When you do, it thanks you with an experience that's worth every penny of a fully loaded $50,000 TT's price tag.
There are, however, a few quibbles.
The brakes, for example, are easily over-tasked in the hands of a moderately skilled driver on a winding, third-gear road. I managed to get the brakes so hot that thick tendrils of smoke rose in columns from every corner after a spirited 10-minute session. Yes, this is just the base TT, but ten minutes of fun in the mountains shouldn't lead to a nearly pyrotechnic experience.
The 258 pound-feet of torque is great, but it gives a misleading sense of power early in the throttle travel, low in the gears. I nearly put my foot through the floor white-knuckling a few two-lane passes of trundling mall crawlers—passes that would have been easily dispatched with another 50 or 80 horses on tap.
And then there's the suspension tune. It seems brilliant on very smooth, even roads, at very tame, legal speeds—but then it rapidly devolves into a jounce-ridden disaster at the hands of an enthusiast, pogo-ing down the road. Two-lane blacktop is the native environment of the Sportscarus Americanus, but the TT was raised in a lab—the German Autobahn and whatever glass-smooth tarmac passes for ill-kempt mountain roads within a few hours of Ingolstadt. Put it to the test on uneven, rumpled, Western asphalt, and your passenger will be muttering obscenities after a near collision with the headliner every 150 feet—but only in a straight line, and only at high speeds.
Fortunately, there's a fix in the works for all of my grumbles: the TT S. With the bones already in place, the power, brake, and adjustable suspension upgrades coming to the TT S will make good on the base TT's promises.
Will it replace the new 2017 Audi R8 in my heart? No. But the TT S might.
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Former presidents among many to attend funeral of late congressman
by: Morgan Wright
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Two former presidents, a former vice president, members of Congress and other dignitaries were among many to attend a final celebration of life for legendary Congressman Elijah Cummings.
At his funeral Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, paid tribute to Cummings, calling him the “North Star of the House of Representatives.”
“Our Elijah always made a seat at the table for others,” she said.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama also reflected on what Cummings taught them.
“I love this man. I love every minute I ever spent with him, every conversation we ever had – I loved his booming voice,” Clinton said.
“There’s nothing weak about being honorable,” Obama said. “You’re not a sucker to have integrity and to treat others with respect.”
Many reflected on how the late congressman challenged others in elected positions to work together – across party lines – to make America a better place for future generations.
“If you want to have a democracy intact for your children – and your children’s children and generations yet unborn we have got to guard this moment,” Hilary Clinton said.
“We needed to make sure that he went with the respect and dignity that he deserved,” Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Elijah’s wife, said.
On Thursday, Cummings became the first African American lawmaker to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol.
TECUN UMAN, Guatemala (AP) — Denis Contreras, a Honduran making a second try at reaching the U.S., laid out the plan Sunday night to his fellow migrants marooned in this Guatemalan border town: First the men will go, then the families and the women traveling alone with children.
More than a thousand Central American migrants were preparing to again walk en masse early Monday across a bridge leading to Mexico in an attempt to convince authorities there to allow them safe passage through the country.
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Syrian Supper Club
Please note, this is event is being ticketed by the Hands Up Foundation. Any queries relating to tickets, dietary requirements, cancellations and refunds can be directed via the Hands Up Foundation booking page.
For one night only, Syrian Supper Club will be serving up a delicious and seasonal three course meal inspired by the culinary delights of Syria. The evening will also showcase poetry performances from published poet Amir Darwish who will read from his collection Dear Refugee and Farrah Akbik.
Running in aid of the Hands Up Foundation, Ruth Quinlan, Syrian Supper Club’s head chef, will be taking the helm at this very special pop-up dining event.
View the Menu
Please note, this is event is being ticketed by the Hands Up Foundation. Any queries relating to dietary requirements, cancellations and refunds can be directed via the Hands Up Foundation booking page.
About Syrian Supper Club
The Syrian Supper Club is a campaign by the Hands Up Foundation. The idea behind it is simple and positive; gather people together, introduce them to a delicious part of Syria’s rich culture, and at the same time, do something good. All monies raised will go towards our work funding aid projects for those affected by the conflict in Syria. Find out more about where monies raised goes.
About the poets
Amir Darwish is a British Syrian published poet and writer of Kurdish origin who lives in London. His previous work is Don’t Forget the Couscous (Smokestack 2015) and From Aleppo Without Love (2017).
Farrah Akbik is a British-Syrian poet based in London who writes to raise awareness of the hardships Syria and Syrian refugees are going through
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We like to place guests at our Syrian Suppers, so please make sure you let us know in the notes when booking if you’d like to be seated with particular people who have booked separately.
Please note any dietary requirements in the notes when booking via the Hands Up Foundation website.
Cancellation and refunds must go via Syrian Supper Club and raised at least three days before the event.
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There is still everything to play for - Cambridge
PUBLISHED: 12:37 10 February 2009 | UPDATED: 15:59 11 May 2010
FOXTON boss Andy Cambridge believes the Kershaw Senior A league is still wide open as his team prepare to face Wisbech Town Reserves this weekend. After a great win against table toppers West Wratting two weeks ago, Cambridge was frustrated that the weath
FOXTON boss Andy Cambridge believes the Kershaw Senior A league is still wide open as his team prepare to face Wisbech Town Reserves this weekend.
After a great win against table toppers West Wratting two weeks ago, Cambridge was frustrated that the weather put paid to his team's chances of building on that win when their away game at Paxton was called off on Saturday.
However, his team are still second in the table and Cambridge is looking forward to what he believes will be a tough game this Saturday.
"Obviously it is frustrating not to have played [on Saturday] because we have had a couple of good results and everyone wants to keep playing while we are in form but we just have to take the games and circumstances as they happen.
"It is not an ideal situation when you can't play each week but on this occasion it is the same for all clubs and I have every confidence in the team and I know they will be keen to get going again.
"We have done quite well of late but I also think that so have most of the teams around us, possibly right down to eighth place.
"Therefore it is still wide open and as everyone has yet to play each other it could go either way.
"I think Saturday's game should be quite hard because when we played Wisbech away earlier in the season we managed to draw 1-1 and they made life difficult for us.
"They are a young and fit side and try to play football so it should be a good contest. "We will approach the game as we do every other, which is to keep improving as a team and hopefully get the win."
One or two Foxton players are currently carrying light knocks, but Cambridge hopes to have most of them back for this weekend's game.
If they win on Saturday, the three points will see them move to within just six of West Wratting who are playing in the Cliff Bullen Saturday Cup.
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Hairstyling Irons Recalled by Farouk Systems Inc. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
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Recall Of Hand-Held Curling Irons
May 1, 1978 Release # 78-027 Recall Of Hand-Held Curling Irons WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1) -- C and S Trading Co., Carson, Calif., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of model 100 "Magic ...
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10/24/16 SNNA Minutes
Called to order by SNNA President Lindsey Cox at 6:05pm at 1401 5th Ave N (Industrial Strength Marketing)
Attendance records have been retained for reference.
Approval of August and September 2016 Minutes was tabled until next month.
Representatives from the Traffic Calming Office were there to present the findings of the most recent traffic study performed in Salemtown. The study consisted of tracking the number of cars that passed through the streets of the neighborhood and how fast they were traveling. Germantown and Salemtown have partnered for a comprehensive plan to evaluate traffic/lighting/sidewalks in both neighborhoods. The following information is in addition to that separate plan.
Speeds are generally lower than the 30mph speed limit, due to the characteristics of our streets. A request to lower the speed limit would need to go through the traffic and parking commission. There is a mixture of four way and two way stops in the neighborhood. Metro Public Works would be need to make the decision to change a two way into a four way.
The neighbors that were present generally agreed that although it was good that the average speed of drivers was not above the speed limit, but also felt that due to the congestion and street parking that 30mph was too fast. We were informed that we cannot have speed bumps installed.
The section of Coffee between 3rd and 4th is very narrow. Too narrow to allow for street parking. Lindsey will be contacting the people whose homes face this street to discuss No Parking signs.
There are a number of options to help organize street parking and increase visibility at 2 and 4 way stops. The Traffic Calming Office will be putting together a detailed list of suggestions and providing them to the SNNA board.
Treasurers/Social Report:
The SNNA fund raising goals for the Halloween block party have been met.
SNNA will provide trick or treat stations during the party so that residents do not have to host 2 days of treating.
The Salemtown tshirts are available.
The SNNA members Christmas Party will be held on Dec 17, 6pm
Neighbors to Neighbors: Trunk or Treat Sunday Oct 30, 6pm.
Opened nominations for Executive Board Positions for 2017
President: Lindsey Cox
Vice President: Raj Gummi nominated by Mindy Quinn, 2nd by Holly Cauthon
Secretary: Mindy Quinn
Treasurer: Rochell Pierce
At Large: Daren Bradford
The meeting was adjourned at 703pm.
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VA » Health Care » W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center - Salisbury, NC » Features » Veterans Assistance Clinic and Town Hall March 5
Veterans Assistance Clinic and Town Hall March 5
A Veterans assistance clinic and town hall meeting Thursday, March 5 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in Building 6.
By Salisbury VAMC Public Affairs
Salisbury VA Medical Center will host a Veterans assistance clinic and town hall meeting Thursday, March 5 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The assistance clinic will be held in the learning resource center located in building 6 and the town hall meeting will be held in the social room, across the hall from the learning resource center, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
“After our two town halls and assistance clinics last year, we’ve really seen how the assistance clinics should be the focus,” said Kaye Green, Salisbury VA Medical Center director. “Assisting Veterans has always been the goal, but I think it is important for Veterans to know they don’t have to sit in a town hall to be heard or resolve an issue.”
The assistance clinic will have a range of services available including:
• VBA walk-in claims assistance
• Eligibility determination, application for, and enrollment in VA health care (non-enrolled Veterans should bring a DD-214)
• Appointment scheduling
• Mental Health outreach and information on groups and therapies
• My HealtheVet enrollment and assistance
• Prosthetics assistance
• Choice Program and Non-VA Care (fee basis) program assistance
• Patient advocates will also be available to help resolve issues with services not present during the assistance session
Veterans, family members and other beneficiaries are invited to attend. Congressional stakeholders, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), non-governmental organizations and other community partners are welcome.
The town hall meeting will be open to the media. To protect individual privacy and confidentiality, specific individual issues should be addressed in the assistance clinic instead of the public forum.
The executive leadership team of the Salisbury VAMC will be present, along with other key staff to provide updates on the facility’s progress related to access, scheduling, and other relevant issues during the town hall. The leadership team is looking forward to hearing from Veterans and gaining valuable feedback as we continue to improve our health system.
For more information about Salisbury VAMC, including directions and a map of the facility campus, please visit www.salisbury.va.gov.
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Andrew Musgrave
XC SKI-DISTANCE
United Kingdom, 29 years old
"Muzzy" was born and raised in Huntly, Scotland but now lives in Trondheim so as to be one of the best skiers in the world. He has already been on two World Cup podiums and won one title at the Norwegian championships. Andrew is one of the funniest athletes on the circuit but also one of the most hardworking.
Andrew is the best British Nordic skier of all time, and 2017 has been his best season so far. At the 2017 World Championships in Lahti he finished fourth in the 50 kilometre. He also finished 3rd in Toblach (15 kilometre). His best results are in skiathlon. Indeed, he finished 7th at the 2018 Winter Olympics ; he also finished 7th at the 2019 World Championships in Seefeld.
He's getting better and better each season. He finished 21st overall this season. Andrew has high ambitions and he now wants to win his first world cup race. His goals are clear : he wants to bring a World Championship medal home.
What is your favorite training ?
My favourite place to train is at home in Trondheim. We spend so much time travelling to races and training camps throughout the year that it's nice to get back and be on home soil. Trondheim is great for training, there are tons of decent roads for roller-skiing in the summer and the tracks are really good in the winter. It’s definitely worth a visit!
What is your favorite race format ?
My favourite race format is the 50km. It’s long and painful, but it’s also the ultimate test of endurance for a cross country skier.
What is your favorite race place ?
My favourite place to race has to be Oslo. Norwegians are crazy about skiing, so there is always an amazing atmosphere and huge crowds cheering us on. It’s also one of the hardest tracks on the world cup circuit. If you win in Oslo you are definitely a machine!
What is your best memory in your sport ?
I have too many good memories of skiing to pick just one favourite! Some of the best though definitely have to be spending time out in the garden building jumps and playing about in the snow as a kid.
What are your hobbies apart from your sport ?
Outside of cross-country I like to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Fishing & ski touring are a couple of my favourites.
What music do you like to listen to when you're training / preparing for a race ?
I listen to a bit of an eclectic mix of music. You’ll find me listening to everything from Rage Against the Machine to Dizzee Rascal to Beethoven.
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William Blakes Songs Of Innocence And Experience
CD | Folk | 13 Dec 2019
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Steven Taylor William Blakes Songs Of Innocence And Experience CD
• In July 1948 Allen Ginsberg hallucinated the voice of William Blake chanting two songs from his Songs Of Experience. He later started setting Blake’s songs to tunes of his own invention.
• In 1976 he began an association with guitarist Steven Taylor, who would accompany Ginsberg’s performances of Blake for the next 20 years.
• This CD contains Steven Taylor’s own arrangements and records of the two books. Taylor (as well as producer Scott Petito) has been a member of the Fugs for 35 years, and Blake’s songs frequently feature in their concerts.
• Contains an in-depth note with a biography of Blake and many illustrations from the US Library Of Congress’ 1974 copy of Songs Of Innocence and Experience.
• Released to coincide with the William Blake exhibition which runs at London’s Tate Britain until February 2020.
Title: William Blakes Songs Of Innocence And Experience
Release Date: 13 Dec 2019
Artist: Steven Taylor
Catalogue No: CDTOP1563
Category: Folk
1. Introduction (Innocence)
2. The Shepherd
3. The Echoing Green
4. The Lamb
5. The Little Black Boy
6. The Blossom
7. The Chimney Sweeper
8. The Little Boy Lost & The Little Boy Found
9. Laughing Song
10. A Cradle Song
11. The Divine Image
12. Holy Thursday (Innocence)
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15. Nurse's Song (Innocence)
16. Infant Joy
17. A Dream
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19. Introduction (Experience)
20. Earth's Answer
21. Holy Thursday (Experience)
22. Nurse's Song (Experience)
23. The Sick Rose
24. The Fly
25. The Angel
26. My Pretty Rose-tree
27. Ah! Sun-flower
28. The Garden Of Love
29. London
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Indianapolis Failure to Yield Accident Lawyer
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Stephen Simpson (University of Sydney)
Samantha Solon-Biet (University of Sydney)
Michael Richards (Simon Fraser University)
Klervia Jaouen (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology)
Oliver Craig (University of York)
André Colonese (University of York)
Christian Hamann (University of Kiel)
This project is funded by the Max Planck Society and the Leibniz Laboratory (University of Kiel).
Past human lifeways such as diet or mobility intercept multiple social, economic, cultural, and environmental phenomena. Thus their study is of great interest and these can be quantitatively reconstructed using isotopic data. However, by employing an approach in which multiple isotopic proxies are combined it becomes possible to considerably extend the variety of estimates and to improve their quality.
Traditional stable isotope approaches to the reconstruction of diet or mobility have commonly relied on carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and strontium isotopic measurements. Although these isotopic approaches have provided important archaeological insights into the lifeways of past populations some limitations have also become evident. In some instances it is not possible to separate the contributions of different food groups given isotopic overlaps. Furthermore, bone collagen carbon and nitrogen stable isotope measurements only inform on the relative sources of protein whereas other dietary estimates would also be of interest (e.g. caloric contributions from foods groups, relative contributions from different nutrients). Stable carbon measurements of bone carbonate provide estimate of relative caloric contributions. However, these estimates may be inaccurate given the propensity of bone carbonate to contamination by soil carbonates. Another source of inaccuracy in diet reconstruction is the employment of approximate dietary routing models. In this respect, although dietary protein is the main carbon source of bone collagen this also receives contributions from dietary carbohydrates and lipids. A final limitation of current isotopic approaches is that these only quantify relative contributions and not absolute dietary contributions.
To expand the variety of estimates that can be obtained from isotopic proxies, improve estimate precision, and the reliability of estimates a research programme is being followed consisting of the following key elements:
Enlargement of the number of dietary proxies employed in lifeways studies. For instance, routinely perform carbon and nitrogen stable isotope measurements of single amino acids.
Implement quality criteria to assess the reliability of isotopic measurements. In the case of assessing the degree of preservation of bone bioapatite carbonate this includes the use of measurement of trace elements.
Quantify diet-to-consumer isotopic offsets and dietary routing mechanism through feeding experiments in humans and other mammals (e.g. mice, pigs).
Use of Bayesian models for the reconstruction of past lifeways. These models should be able to handle complex dietary routing mechanisms and generate multiple dietary estimates.
The figure below shows how bone collagen carbon stable isotope signals of mice from a controlled feeding experiment vary in function of nutrient contributions. This demonstrates that carbon from dietary carbohydrates and lipids is also routed towards mammalian bone collagen.
Relationship between macronutrient intakes (Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat) and bone collagen stable carbon isotope signals ... [more]
Relationship between macronutrient intakes (Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat) and bone collagen stable carbon isotope signals of bone mice.
Among the approaches to improving the reliability of bone carbonate stable carbon or oxygen measurements is the introduction of measurements of trace elements as a quality of preservation criterion. The figure below shows the relationship between radiocarbon measurements of bone collagen and bioapatite (C/tA = 1 represents perfect agreement) and the levels of manganese within the interior of a bone. Through this radiocarbon approach it is possible to establish the relationship between Mn levels and the uncertainty that should be associated to bone carbonate stable carbon or oxygen measurements. This information can be easily employed in Bayesian models to reconstruct diet or mobility.
Relationship between agreement of bone collagen and bioapatite radiocarbon measurements (C/tA) and manganese baseline ... [more]
Relationship between agreement of bone collagen and bioapatite radiocarbon measurements (C/tA) and manganese baseline concentration values.
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Wang, J., Linnenbrink, M., Künzel, S., Fernandes, R., Nadeau, M.J., Rosenstiel, P. and Baines, J.F., 2014. Dietary history contributes to enterotype-like clustering and functional metagenomic content in the intestinal microbiome of wild mice. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(26), pp.E2703-E2710.
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Wenke L.G. – a sufferer of the vocal cord papillomavirus.
Wenke L.G. from Birmingham, Solihull UK, met me in my hotel for a two and a half-hour introductory/exploratory session. Below is her feedback after the session was rendered and she and I proceeded to Camden Lock Market for an Afternoon Tea treat:
“My voice feels a bit ‘Tired’ but a few people have said it sounds better, so I’m assuming the tired feeling just comes from, obviously, at this stage, having to work the mouth muscles harder to ‘smile and bite’; but it produces a clearer voice. So all good.”
Stay tuned, as Wenke told us that she wants to send us more in-depth feedback via the next e-mail.
We will bring it to your attention when it reaches us.
Charlotte W – a sufferer of voice loss due to administered (unrelated) surgery Performance.
Charlotte W. from South London UK had undergone serious and very long transplant surgery. She was intubated for many hours. Apparently, she had this type of surgery twice before, but she never woke up without a voice after those previous surgeries – so she right away knew that something was wrong. That took precedence in May and I was scheduled to go to work in London in September. But unfortunately, due to my own health issues, I was unable to travel in September and made it there just now on November the 21st.
When she walked into my hotel room, her voice sounded pretty normal. I asked her what happened between May and now. She replied that she used my speech exercises which I introduced to her 6 years ago when I was there and when Charlotte attended two of my consultations at that time. I have to say that Charlotte’s IQ was off the charts, to say the least!!!
So due to those 10 hours which we just spent together, I enhanced her speaking voice to the max (however, due to the transplant, I was unable to use any of the natural herbs and remedies which I would ordinarily use for the greater healing of the vocal anatomy). Within this short period of time, not only I brought Charlotte’s voice working to the best of its ability, but I also was able to teach her how to sing as singing, apparently, was and, apparently, still is Charlotte’s dream - yet to be realized…
Way to go Charlotte! We wish you the best of health and the best of voice (speaking and singing)!
Moon (Monique) A. – a sufferer of the spasmodic dysphonia disorder.
Moon A, up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Over a few days in London, Moon attended 10 hours of my famous Introductory/Exploratory Non-Surgical Voice Repair course, coupled with natural herbal treatment.
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A 10-hour course is called an Introductory/Exploratory Course which allows me to make a full assessment and evaluation of the overall condition of not only the clients’ voice but the clients’ health, emotional makeup and state of mind in general.
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Forums > China Defense & Military > Air Force >
Chinese Engine Development
Discussion in 'Air Force' started by jackbh, Sep 14, 2005.
localizer Junior Member
It you consider F414 is on Tejas and Gripen then this can def be used for jf-17.
#5031 localizer, Apr 16, 2019
schrage musik New Member
localizer said: ↑
Seems slightly underpowered? But might actually be suitable in the end.
are you kidding me, this is the dream engine for the JF-17. It is similar in size to the RD-93 and F-414 so its definitely something that can go on this fighter.
If you look at what this engine can bring to the JF-17:
1. Minimum 20% more thrust. From 81/83/86/88 kN in the RD-93 to 100 (later 110 kN) reheat.
2. Significantly higher dry thrust (likely more than 20% increase here as well)
3. Engine is certain to be designed for supercruise with a lower bypass ratio and higher exhaust velocity. JF-17 could supercruise like a Gripen E
4. More electrical power for sensors and cooling systems.
5. TVC will mean the JF-17 will likely be able to out-turn jets like the Rafale and Eurofighter in WVR combat and hold its own against a Su-30MKI. It will also confer upon the JF-17 significantly improved maneuvrability at high altitudes.
So yes. Its the ultimate engine for a JF-17
#5032 schrage musik, Apr 16, 2019
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Interesting the company that developed this engine is little know Chengfa according to samsara from PDF> it supposed to be public company or maybe SOE
http://www.fast.avic.com/index.php?lang=en
They use to make GT component
ntroduction of Sichuan Chengfa Aero Science & Technology Co., Ltd
Sichuan Chengfa Aero Science & Technology Co., Ltd brief as “FAST” was founded in 1999. Trough re-organization from related aero engine components manufacturing plants of Chengdu Engine Group. FAST is a public company which was listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2001. Its main business covers manufacturing parts and components of all types of Aero Engine and Gas Turbine for domestic and worldwide customers. In 2011, CEGC and FAST merged together which introduced more capabilities into FAST.
As key global supply base, FAST has been focusing on providing high-tech aviation products and gas turbine components as well as corresponding services.Till today, Over 30 years’ foreign business experiences and reputation, FAST has established long term and stable bushiness relationship with many international customers such as GE, RR, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Siemens, SNECMA, ITP, HITACHI etc.
FAST now has over 4500 workforce and there are over 8 different professional manufacturing plants in FAST campus for foreign business. The foreign business sale in 2012 is $156M up 14% from 2011.
FAST could provide main typical products vary from casings and ring type parts, airfoils and blades, fabricated honeycombs and honeycomb seals as well as many kinds of combustion components. Other than that, FAST supply contains precision equipment, parts and components for industries related to chemistry, textile, petrol and central air conditioner.
Relying on powerful capabilities of precision manufacturing, reliable quality system, creative R&D activities, FAST is striving for developing the diversity of the other industry business.
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taxiya Major
It is Cheng (成都) Fa (发动机) , full name is Cheng Du Engine Group co. A full subsidiary of AECC, the other more famous subsidiaries being XAEC (WP-X's and WS-15?) in Xi'an and SLAE in Shenyang (WS-10). Another equally less known is the one in Guizhou AECC south which is making the WS-19 which will make it more noticeable later. The reason that Cheng Fa is less known is probably because it has never owned (developed and built) a certified engine type. But they were deeply involved in many types. One example is the rumoured Chinese twitted and maintained AL-31 for J-10. There is one episode in 大国工匠 telling a story of a Cheng Fa senior technician's improvement work on maintaining a XXX type engine.
Another reason of less known is that AECC itself is newly established by breaking away from AVIC, let along its small subsidiaries with no famous products. Also, these units usually have numbers (6xx) rather than a name.
Or if you meant that "Sichuan Chengfa Aero Science & Technology Co., Ltd brief as “FAST” " is less known? It is 中国航发(AECC)航空科技股份有限公司, another branch of AECC.
P.S. Any company whose name has "中国" in it is SOE by law, or "中国" is legally reserved for SOE only.
#5034 taxiya, Apr 16, 2019
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SinoSoldier Colonel
Rumor from CJDBY states that the WS-15 is about to commence test flights aboard a testbed (not the J-20). Could someone provide a brief translation?
#5035 SinoSoldier, Apr 17, 2019
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Totoro Captain
I am not sure when WS10 was first tested on IL76, but as the airframe itself was sold to China in 2004 (used airframe, ex ruaf) it couldn't have been before that. But at the same time it is sometimes said first WS10 tests on flanker testbeds started perhaps as early as 2002. So it doesn't really say much... We do know that J11B put into service in 2007 still had al31, with further batch switiching to WS10 in 2009.
So... it may be that we're looking at 5-7 years of flight testing before an operational unit receives J20 with WS15.
#5036 Totoro, Apr 17, 2019
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Via JSCh now the main stream media pick up the news
Top new turbofan engine to power China's carrier-based stealth fighters: military specialist
By Liu Xuanzun Source:Global Times Published: 2019/4/17 18:09:37
A Chinese FC-31 fighter jet performs at the 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, on November 12, 2014. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
The young members of a team of Chinese aero engine designers will be given an award for successfully designing and prototype testing of a new top-class turbofan engine that will help Chinese fighter jets take on their advanced foreign counterparts, as Chinese experts said on Wednesday the new engine is likely to be installed on China's new carrier-based stealth fighter jets.
With 124 members who are 35 years old or younger, the 193-person development team at the Gas Turbine Research Institute under the state-owned Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) will receive a provincial award during China's Youth Day on May 4, according to a statement released by the government of Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on its WeChat account on Monday.
Without giving the designation of the engine, the statement said it is a piece of military equipment that will rival advanced foreign fighter jets and represents China's highest technical level in aero engines. It is one of several major aero engine projects of the country, the statement said.
It took the development team only a year to design the engine, and just six months to finish testing the first prototype, and the manufacturing cycle has been reduced by two thirds, the statement said.
With the new engine, China's future advanced fighter jets will finally solve the "heart problem," Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military analyst, told the Global Times on Wednesday. "This is great, great news," he said. The aero engine is often dubbed "heart of aircraft" as it provides the power the aircraft needs.
Military observers said China has made astounding progress in the development of advanced military aircraft, highlighted by the J-20 stealth fighter jet. The industry, however, has been hampered by domestically made engines that previously had sub-optimal thrust and life span.
Advanced turbofan engines are difficult to develop, especially the manufacturing of fan blades, which must be built to resist very high temperatures and pressure, Wei noted.
The upcoming award is an indication that China has made breakthroughs not only in designing, but also manufacturing, Wei said.
Despite the fast pace of development, Wei said the new engine still needs a considerable amount of testing under different situations, before it is confirmed reliable and enters mass production.
This turbofan engine is likely to be used on China's stealth fighter jets in the future, Weihutang, a column affiliated with China Central Television (CCTV), reported on Tuesday.
Wei said the engine could be related to China's medium-sized twin-engine stealth aircraft FC-31, which could become China's next generation aircraft carrier-based fighter jet.
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ZeEa5KPul Junior Member
Totoro said: ↑
Then again it may not be. The Ilyushin is used as a high-altitude testbed. China no longer uses it for that - it has ground-testing facilities that achieve the same purpose - so your timing is off. Further throwing off your timing are the great advances China has made in its aerospace technology (among which we must include testing and verification methods and procedures) in the past decade.
A better way to estimate this would be to see how long it took for the F-119 and F-135 to go from first test-flight aboard a fighter to mass production.
#5038 ZeEa5KPul, Apr 17, 2019
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gelgoog Senior Member
Even with the ground testing facilities there is no full replacement for actual flight tests.
#5039 gelgoog, Apr 17, 2019
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gelgoog said: ↑
That's not my point. My point is that Totoro is starting his clock at the wrong time. There are at least two kinds of test flights: flights aboard and Il-76 and flights aboard a fighter like a Flanker. The former type of flight test can be replaced with a ground-test in a suitable facility, the latter cannot. So using the WS-10's Il-76 flight as a starting point is not helpful here since there isn't likely to be an Il-76 test for the WS-15 - that test is replaced by a ground test and we don't know when that test happened, so we can't know when to "start the clock" (if the comparison with WS-10 is even helpful, which I doubt).
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Medical Imaging Processing Architecture on ATMOSPHERE Federated Platform
Authors: Ignacio Blanquer 1 , Ángel Alberich-Bayarri 2 , Fabio García-Castro 3 , George Teodoro 4 , André Meirelles 4 , Bruno Nascimento 5 , Wagner Meira Jr. 5 and Antonio Ribeiro 5
Affiliations: 1 Instituto de Instrumentación para Imagen Molecular, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain, GIBI230, Biomedical Imaging Research Group-IIS La Fe, Valencia and Spain , 2 GIBI230, Biomedical Imaging Research Group-IIS La Fe, Valencia, Spain, QUIBIM, Valencia and Spain , 3 QUIBIM, Valencia and Spain , 4 Universidade Nacional de Brasilia, Brasilia and Brazil , 5 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais and Brazil
Proceedings of IWFCC 2019, ISBN: 978-989-758-365-0
This paper describes the development of applications in the frame of the ATMOSPHERE platform. ATMOSPHERE provides means for developing container-based applications over a federated cloud offering measuring the trustworthiness of the applications. In this paper we show the design of a transcontinental application in the frame of medical imaging that keeps the data at one end and uses the processing capabilities of the resources available at the other end. The applications are described using TOSCA blueprints and the federation of IaaS resources is performed by the Fogbow middleware. Privacy guarantees are provided by means of SCONE and intensive computing resources are integrated through the use of GPUs directly mounted on the containers.
Novel Anomalous Event Detection based on Human-object Interactions
Topics: Machine Learning Technologies for Vision; Event and Human Activity Recognition; Video Surveillance and Event Detection
Authors: Rensso Mora Colque 1 , Carlos Caetano 1 , Victor C. de Melo 1 , Guillermo Camara Chavez 2 and William Robson Schwartz 1
Affiliations: 1 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and DCC, Brazil , 2 Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto and ICEB, Brazil
This study proposes a novel approach to anomalous event detection that collects information from a specific context and is flexible enough to work in different scenes (i.e., the camera does need to be at the same location or in the same scene for the learning and test stages of anomaly event detection), making our approach able to learn normal patterns (i.e., patterns that do not entail an anomaly) from one scene and be employed in another as long as it is within the same context. For instance, our approach can learn the normal behavior for a context such the office environment by \emph{watching} a particular office, and then it can monitor the behavior in another office, without being constrained to aspects such as camera location, optical flow or trajectories, as required by the current works. Our paradigm shift anomalous event detection approach exploits human-object interactions to learn normal behavior patterns from a specific context. Such patterns are used afterwards to detect anomalous events in a different scene. The proof of concept shown in the experimental results demonstrate the viability of two strategies that exploit this novel paradigm to perform anomaly detection.
Motion, Tracking and Stereo Vision
Video Surveillance and Event Detection
Statistical Measures from Co-occurrence of Codewords for Action Recognition
Topics: Machine Learning Technologies for Vision; Features Extraction; Event and Human Activity Recognition; Video Surveillance and Event Detection
Authors: Carlos Caetano , Jefersson A. dos Santos and William Robson Schwartz
Affiliation: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
In this paper, we propose a novel spatiotemporal feature representation based on co-occurrence matrices of codewords, called Co-occurrence of Codewords (CCW), to tackle human action recognition, a significant problem for many real-world applications, such as surveillance, video retrieval and health care. The method captures local relationships among the codewords (densely sampled), through the computation of a set of statistical measures known as Haralick textural features. We apply a classical visual recognition pipeline in which involves the extraction of spatiotemporal features and SVM classification. We investigate the proposed representation in three well-known and publicly available datasets for action recognition (KTH, UCF Sports and HMDB51) and show that it outperforms the results achieved by several widely employed spatiotemporal features available in the literature encoded by a Bag-of-Words model with a more compact representation.
Fast Scalable Coding based on a 3D Low Bit Rate Fractal Video Encoder
Topics: Image and Video Coding and Compression; Image Generation Pipeline: Algorithms and Techniques
Authors: Vitor de Lima 1 , Thierry Moreira 1 , Helio Pedrini 1 and William Robson Schwartz 2
Affiliations: 1 University of Campinas, Brazil , 2 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Video transmissions usually occur at a fixed or at a small number of predefined bit rates. This can lead to several problems in communication channels whose bandwidth can vary along time (e.g. wireless devices). This work proposes a video encoding method for solving such problems through a fine rate control that can be dynamically adjusted with low overhead. The encoder uses fractal compression and a simple rate distortion heuristic to preprocess the content in order to speed up the process of switching between different bit rates. Experimental results show that the proposed approach can accurately transcode a preprocessed video sequence into a large range of bit rates with a small computational overhead.
Image Formation and Preprocessing
Image Generation Pipeline: Algorithms and Techniques
Image and Video Coding and Compression
Faster Approximations of Shortest Geodesic Paths on Polyhedra Through Adaptive Priority Queue
Topic: Shape Representation and Matching
Authors: William Robson Schwartz 1 , Pedro Jussieu Rezende 2 and Helio Pedrini 2
Affiliations: 1 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil , 2 Institute of Computing and University of Campinas, Brazil
Computing shortest geodesic paths is a crucial problem in several application areas, including robotics, medical imaging, terrain navigation and computational geometry. This type of computation on triangular meshes helps to solve different tasks, such as mesh watermarking, shape classification and mesh parametrization. In this work, a priority queue based on a bucketing structure is applied to speed up graph-based methods that approximates shortest geodesic paths on polyhedra. Initially, the problem is stated, some of its properties are discussed and a review of relevant methods is presented. Finally, we describe the proposed method and show several results and comparisons that confirm its benefits.
Periodic Takagi-Sugeno Observers for Individual Cylinder Spark Imbalance in Idle Speed Control Context
Topics: Fuzzy Control; Engineering Applications
Authors: Thomas Laurain 1 , Jimmy Lauber 1 and Reinaldo Palhares 2
Affiliations: 1 University of Valenciennes, France , 2 Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Proceedings of ICINCO 2015, ISBN: 978-989-758-122-9
This paper aims to present a systematic methodology for designing periodic observers for cyclic nonlinear systems represented by Takagi-Sugeno models. An application to idle speed control of a spark-ignition engine will be proposed. Thanks to the estimated individual cylinder values, we can detect an imbalance of each cylinder (unbalanced cylinder). Based on a dynamic hybrid model, some simulation results will prove the efficiency of our method.
Fuzzy Systems
Signal Processing, Sensors, Systems Modeling and Control
Intelligent Control Systems and Optimization
Correlation between Temperature and Fatigue of Thigh in the Resistance Training
Topics: Applied Physiology and Exercise; Health and Fitness; Training and Testing
Authors: Marcos Daniel Motta Drummond , Gustavo Ferreira Pedrosa , Aler Ribeiro Almeida , Roberto De Santis , Bruno Pena Couto and Leszek Antoni Szmuchrowski
The present study aimed to investigate the correlation between the temperature of the thigh and fatigue in the resistance training. The sample consisted in 18 untrained male subjects (22.12 ± 4.1 years , 1.73 ± 0.05 m, 67.25 ± 5.5 kg, skinfold from the right thigh: 12.5 ± 2.1 mm). The volunteers underwent a single test session in which they performed 5 sets of the exercise Horizontal Leg Press using the weight determined in a 10RM test. The volunteers were instructed to perform as many repetitions to concentric failure (maximum repetitions) in each set. Prior to initiate the exercise, the temperature of the right thigh was measured in all volunteers at the midpoint between the anterior superior iliac spine and the superior border of the patella, in the longitudinal axis. This measurement was repeated immediately after the last set. To obtain the temperature of the right thigh was used an infrared camera brand FLIR® model E6 (FLIR Systems, Boston, USA). The mean maximal repetitions performed in the first and last set and the average temperatures of the thigh before and after exercise were compared by paired t test. The percentage change in the maximum number of repetitions performed between the first and last set was correlated (Pearson correlations) with the percentage change in the temperature of the thigh before and after exercise. Results showed a significant reduction between the maximum repetitions performed during the first and last set and between the temperatures of the thigh before and after exercise. The correlation between the mean percentage change of maximum repetitions performed during the first and last set and the percentage change in the temperature of the thigh before and after exercise was positive (r=0.12) but was not significant (p=0.631). From the results of this study it can be concluded that a reducing in the performance from a resistance training session for thigh muscle, is not accompanied by an increase in temperature of the thigh. Therefore, the measurement of the temperature of the thigh using IRC may not be an effective way of load control during a session of resistance training.
Applied Physiology and Exercise
Health, Sports Performance and Support Technology
Training and Testing
Auscultatory Changes Identified through Digital Stethoscope and Echocardiographic Findings Associated with Healthy Pregnancy
Topics: Decision Support Systems; Telemedicine and Real-Time Cardiac Monitoring; Data Mining and Statistical Studies; Public Health Informatics
Authors: Marilene Miranda Araújo 1 , Zilma Silveira Nogueira Reis 2 , Renata Baracho Porto 1 , Cláudia Maria Villas Freire 1 , Vitória Brito Goulart 1 , Fabyulla A. Fernandes 1 , Rosa Celeste Oliveira 3 and Ricardo Cruz-Correia 3
Affiliations: 1 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil , 2 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and Universidade do Porto, Brazil , 3 Universidade do Porto, Portugal
Proceedings of CARDIOTECHNIX 2013, ISBN: 978-989-8565-78-5
The hyperkinetic hemodynamic pattern and the low viscosity of the blood are typical during pregnancy and cause a number of auscultatory changes. The main goal of this study was to describe hemodynamic and auscultatory changes in normal pregnant women and compare them to those of non-pregnant women. Digital heart auscultation and Doppler echocardiography tests were performed in 29 pregnant and 27 non-pregnant women, both healthy. Changes in the digital stethoscope auscultation and Doppler echocardiographic findings were compared between the groups. The low-intensity systolic murmur was statistically more frequent in the pregnant group (69.0% x 40.7%, p=0.034), as well as B1 Hyperphonesis (51.7% x 7.4%, p<0.001), B2 Hyperphonesis (69% x 18.5%, p<0.001) and B1 Split (89.7% x 29.6%, p<0.001). In pregnant women, no associations were found between auscultation findings and Doppler echocardiogram changes (mitral-murmur x mitral-regurgitation, p=0.675; tricuspid-murmur x tricuspid-regurgitation, p=1.000; pulmonary-murmur x pulmonary-regurgitation, p=1.000). The digital heart auscultation of healthy pregnant subjects was able to detect frequent and numerous alterations, confirming the importance of knowing the physiological changes of pregnancy. The normal Doppler echocardiogram in all healthy pregnant women with heart murmur indicates that such test has limited applicability for healthy pregnant subjects, only in cases of suspicion of a heart disease or when it does occur.
Databases and Information Systems Integration
Computing and Telecommunications in Cardiology
Telemedicine, Real-Time Cardiac Monitoring and Patient Management Systems
Information Technologies for Supporting in Classroom Learning and e-Learning
Topics: Web-Based Learning, Wikis and Blogs; e-Learning Platforms, Portals; Authoring Tools and Content Development; Av-Communication and Multimedia; e-Learning Hardware and Software
Authors: José Ricardo Queiroz Franco , Mariana Hostalácio Barbosa , Roberta Oliveira Parreiras , Renata Spyer Las Casas and Augusto Maia Gonçalves
Affiliation: Univeridade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Proceedings of CSEDU 2013, ISBN: 978-989-8565-53-2
The paper's main objective is to present a Virtual School (VS), built to provide an infrastructure to develop new methodologies to assist classroom teaching and distance learning in Engineering. The environment of the Virtual School encourages exploration of teaching experiments in search of new pedagogical approaches and methodologies to improve and innovate web-based learning and teaching in the classroom. Based on the experience of graduate students in Information Technology (IT) resources of computer graphics in its broadest definition were used, involving CAD technologies for modeling, animation, text, multimedia and hypertext, photos, pictures and images, which make the visual appeal a powerful tool in improving the teaching-learning relationship. The exploitation of programming languages for the web to build sites, portals and web contents has also been accomplished. One of the most important technological aspects of the Virtual School and of the digital contents is the use of systems management database (DBMS) for the creation, modification, storage and data management. The use of video and sound technologies, videoconferencing and collaboration environments and the construction of a Web platform for e-learning are also part of the goals of this project. Finally, some case studies on web contents based on innovative technologies is presented for distance learning and to assist in classroom teaching of Structural Engineering.
Authoring Tools and Content Development
e-Learning Hardware and Software
Av-Communication and Multimedia
Simulation Tools and Platforms
Web-Based Learning, Wikis and Blogs
Performance Indicators and their Relationship with Organizational Strategy - A Study in Brazilian Companies
Authors: Rosimeire Pimentel Gonzaga 1 , Antonio Thadeu Mattos da Luz 2 , Flávia de Araújo e Silva 1 and Marcos Paulo Valadares de Oliveira 3
Affiliations: 1 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil , 2 Fundação Instituto Capixaba de Pesquisa em Contabilidade and Economia e Finanças – (FUCAPE), Brazil , 3 Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Brazil
Proceedings of RDBPM 2013/IC3K, ISBN: 978-989-8565-75-4
The institutional mission declared by an organization can be taken as baseline for management as well as a mechanism for communicating its objectives and organizational strategies. In a complementary fashion, performance indicators support the evaluation of the processes aimed to execute companies specific strategies. Thus, the present study sought, through an empirical quantitative approach, test the hypothesis of the performance indicators used by a company is associated with the content of the mission it declares. A sample of 85 Brazilian companies listed in BM&FBovespa’s IbrX Index was used. Data has been extracted from the mandatory reference reports issued annually by companies and from its institutional sites. For examination of the data, the technique of content analysis was used in order to identify the characteristics present in the missions reported by the companies studied. Further, the logistic regression was used to test the association between the variables studied. In the context analyzed, no evidence of association between the characteristics of the missions reported by the companies and the performance indicators used by them was observed in the results. The results found contradict, in part, the logic and theory of organizations management control, especially regarding the congruence amongst the objectives that must be pursued, including the alignment of what an organization declared as being relevant in its mission with the indicators it uses to evaluate its performance. Finally, Business Process Management (BPM) is discussed as a fundamental support for the definition of performance indicators in order to guarantee the alignment to the organization’s strategic objectives.
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The Dolly Steamboat Way of Life
Anybody can go out and find a job, but it’s an entirely different story altogether when a job finds you. For one employee of the Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake, it seems that the majestic sternwheeler beckoned him. Ron Spence’s journey to the employ of Dolly Steamboat began with a simple trip.
“We took a trip down here to visit and went on a Dolly Steamboat cruise,” says Spence who had been living in Kansas. “I had told my wife when we were on that cruise, ‘This is what I want to do.’” He was very drawn into the area of Canyon Lake, where Dolly Steamboat operates, and fell in love with the thought of making the experience his job.
When the couple moved to Arizona earlier this year, an opportunity to work aboard the Dolly Steamboat arose and it was full steam ahead for Spence. “I jumped at that and it worked out,” he states. “I got hired and it’s been a dream job.”
Currently, Spence is a Dolly Steamboat crew member, accompanying the boat on Canyon Lake cruises and assisting guests before, during and after a trip. “I do everything from working the ticket booth and giving out boarding passes to working concession,” states Spence. “One of the really cool things is that part of my responsibility is to make sure the guests have a great time, and if we see big horn sheep or eagles or rock formations, I point those out as part of the beauty of Canyon Lake. It really is beautiful.” He personally singles out the chance to watch growing eaglets near the lake as one of his most memorable things he has experienced thus far.
During the month of September, Dolly Steamboat will be coming out of the water until approximately mid-to-late September 2017. It will be pressure washed on the underside, sand blasted and inspected,” explains Spence. “All the pontoons will be recoated, and the engine pod which contains the engines that drive the boat and the generator, those will be removed and inspected. This will be a chance to inspect the boat, top to bottom in a way we can’t when it’s in the water.” Some other upgrades will also be included in the coming month, including air conditioning added to the upper deck.
The Dolly Steamboat Cruises
The Dolly Steamboat Twilight Dinner Cruise is 2 ½ hours and includes a full buffet dinner as you watch the sun sink behind the cliffs and capture the desert beauty as the moon rises and the stars reveal themselves. Catering is provided by Let's Celebrate Catering of Arizona and the menu always includes two entrees; beef or pork, and chicken. The food alone continually receives rave reviews! Private charters are also available for just about any event. The Dolly Steamboat has full catering available for guests who need it.
They also offer a special 2 ½ hour Astronomy Cruise (including dinner) with “Dr. Sky,” Steve Kates who will give cruise guests a breakdown of the night sky and interpret the constellations in a fun and engaging way. He uses a red laser beam to point to and distinguish the stars about which he is speaking. This is the perfect time to learn more about our galaxy of stars!
For additional information on the Dolly Steamboat, cruise schedule, a photo gallery, convenient online reservations and directions to the Canyon Lake Marina, visit www.dollysteamboat.com. For any other questions or to arrange private charters or corporate events, please call (480) 827-9144.
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Discussing LDS beliefs in relation to Scouting
By The Latin Scot, November 19, 2019 in Issues & Politics
The Latin Scot 831
part Latino, part Scottish ... get it?
I hope and pray my thoughts here will be articulated in a way that will generate a positive response and greater unity of understanding and discourse by those who read it.
I notice that the impending separation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America has garnered much discussion about the motivations, ideology and mechanics behind this process. However, as I member of that faith, I also see that there has been an unfortunate trend by some to use this as an opportunity to make sideway comments voicing their opinions about our beliefs, our organization, our doctrines, our history, et cetera.
It is entirely appropriate and healthy to maintain an open dialogue about how these coming changes will affect Scouting, the youth, the programs, and all other such related issues. It is also good to ask questions about why our church is making these changes and where our thoughts and feelings come from. However, is it appropriate for these discussions to be used as a platform for members to express incorrect information or inflammatory opinions about our faith? Is that a Scout-like thing to do? Is it ever right to deride in any way a religion or its leadership, to make accusations or spread calumny about another's faith? I cannot believe that it is. I do not only express this concern as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I speak thus on behalf of any and all faiths - Judaism, Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, Protestant, Evangelical, even atheist - whatever it may be, it behooves us to speak with nothing but respect and kindness about the religions of others - especially those of a fellow American.
I think we can do better in these forums in regards to preserving goodwill between all faiths. I will gladly strive to improve my discourse here in regards to the ideals and thoughts of others, but that means I hope for the same from all here. That concept, the concept of fighting to preserve the right of all people to live and express their faith, is central to Scouting. A Scout is brave; a Scout is reverent. Those go hand in hand. Joseph Smith Jr. himself one wrote:
"If it has been demonstrated that I have been willing to die for a "Mormon," I am bold to declare before Heaven that I am just as ready to die in defending the rights of a Presbyterian, a Baptist, or a good man of any denomination; for the same principle which would trample upon the rights of the Latter-day Saints would trample upon the rights of the Roman Catholics, or of any other denomination who may be unpopular and too weak to defend themselves. It is a love of liberty which inspires my soul — civil and religious liberty to the whole of the human race."
So as we discuss at length the tremendous wave of changes that both the Church and Scouting face with the coming of the new year, let's keep the discussions kind and civil, and not use them to put down ANY faith or religion, whether explicitly or subtly. This website, filled with the thoughts of Scouters, leaders, and good people, should be an example of goodwill, grace, and respect. Let's watch what we say, and how we say it. I hope I am not too forward in sharing my feelings about this here, but know that I commit myself to do better from here on out before asking it of any of you. I hope others might be willing to do the same.
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However, is it appropriate for these discussions to be used as a platform for members to express incorrect information or inflammatory opinions about our faith?
I think we are tracking here. This is a forum about scouting. However, up until the statement by your leader this was publicly a matter of practicality for scouts and the LDS church. After that statement, the LDS church is now faulting the BSA with some implication that it has to do with recent changes. These recent changes inspire passion for many but are a point of belief for your church. I think it makes sense that people would be riled up.
Is it ever right to deride in any way a religion or its leadership, to make accusations or spread calumny about another's faith?
Absolutely it is. Not all of us believe in the eventual salvation of all those who are good (I don't know, do you?). For other faiths yours may represent the other side in a battle for souls. You need to understand that that fact underlies many opinions about your church.
it behooves us to speak with nothing but respect and kindness about the religions of others
Even if we believe that other religions may be leading people away from eternal salvation? Goodwill between faiths is a struggle in person and it is so much worse online. It would be better if this were just not a subject discussed in a scouting forum. Of course, I think many are trying to make that point - That specific religion should have never been a part of the scouting discussion. The has been for a really long time and it has gotten the BSA in trouble in more ways than one.
You are free to believe what you want. I am free to believe what I want. Most importantly, the moderators are free to keep us from discussing it here. From someone who also rarely reads positive things about my church online, don't take it personally.
49 minutes ago, mds3d said:
Even if we believe that other religions may be leading people away from eternal salvation?
Yes. Even to those whose beliefs differ from our own, even to those who are unkind or even abrasive, even to those from whom we need to step away because of their choices, we should be kind and respectful. I have not seen anybody here deride Catholics, Baptists, Jews, Muslims ... the list goes on and on. So to see such antipathy towards this one particular faith is uncharacteristic of the general tone of these forums, and yes, I am surprised the moderators have allowed it to continue for so long. Isn't this a Scouting forum?
RememberSchiff 1962
old fogey nostalgic for the good old days
In the last two paragraphs, you both seem to agree whatever it is that you are arguing about should not be in a Scouting forum? Common ground!
So...do you really want a Moderator to step in and tell you to stop or can the civil discussion mentioned in the OP proceed?
@desertrat77 @MattR @John-in-KC
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2 hours ago, The Latin Scot said:
I have not seen anybody here deride Catholics, Baptists, Jews, Muslims ... the list goes on and on. So to see such antipathy towards this one particular faith is uncharacteristic of the general tone of these forums, and yes, I am surprised the moderators have allowed it to continue for so long. Isn't this a Scouting forum?
I don't see where anyone is singling out the Mormon faith. In fact, the opposite seems true. For decades, Scouting worked to accommodate the wishes of the LDS church, to the point where BSA allowed a customized program within a program. I personally was never comfortable with that as I think Scouting should generally work in any faith environment or in any interfaith mix. Any minor accommodations should perhaps be more appropriately limited to the CO and unit level. I also personally had an issue with the gender disparities in the LDS church, as I do when they occur in any religion from Christianity to Judaism to Islam. If BSA had built a customized program for hundreds of thousands of Catholics, Jews or Muslims and then they decided to part company, I think we'd be having the same kinds of discussions. It has nothing specific to do with LDS. Scouting has been nothing but a good friend to the LDS church. Your proviso to part without rancor perhaps would be better pointed at LDS leadership, not BSA. As far as I can see, Scouters are sad to see these kids exiting the program and I hope it's clear that they will always be welcomed back should they decide they and their families miss Scouting.
le Voyageur 68
12 hours ago, yknot said:
As far as I can see, Scouters are sad to see these kids exiting the program and I hope it's clear that they will always be welcomed back should they decide they and their families miss Scouting.
Well said....
On 11/19/2019 at 2:16 AM, The Latin Scot said:
I notice that the impending separation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America has garnered much discussion........
You've a decision to make come 31 Dec 2019.... what thoughts have you given to this? ..... to stay the course as an LDS and fall in line and move on. Or, locate an organization (which could be far less conservative then your Church) that will charter an LDS unit (which may well put that unit outside the direct control of your Church, which could subject those scouts to progressive ideals that your Church is in conflict with).
Edited November 21, 2019 by le Voyageur
TAHAWK 1057
"progressive ideas"
malraux 142
15 hours ago, The Latin Scot said:
I have not seen anybody here deride Catholics, Baptists, Jews, Muslims ... the list goes on and on.
1 minute ago, TAHAWK said:
Our resident atheist , of the non-religious variety, has not been here lately. He takes care of deriding all religious beliefs with a vengeance.
Edited November 21, 2019 by TAHAWK
4 minutes ago, TAHAWK said:
Certainly theres no shortage denigration both ways.
16 minutes ago, TAHAWK said:
Aye, was a fearin' anither ay those typo beasties hud hidden in th' brambles...huzzahs to ya
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Troop Advancement , Troop Committee, Crew Associate Advisor
Half glad you opened this, and half not, because now there’s an opening to let others in on actual church teachings. And there’s the possibility that I’ll be admonished for this post, but I’ll put it here anyway.
I’m also a Mormon, and there’s a very good reason - besides being married to a Catholic - that I choose to not be an active member. I appreciate your views, but you don’t get to dictate what Mormon doctrine means to anyone but yourself.
Did you have to sit in seminary every year and watch that hideous movie about how many cows a woman is worth? Did you ever have leaders teach the lesson of how pre-marital sex makes women the equivalent of ABC gum, rather than just telling us it’s a sin? Don’t presume to tell me what the church thinks about women Does it honor them? Yes, but only in what the church believes is their role.
Take a look at the new ‘oaths’ for young men and young women, and tell me with a straight face that females have the same encouragement as males outside of their familial roles.
The boys statement starts “I am a beloved son of God, and he has a work for me to do.” For girls “I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny”.
How can you look at that and not see that girls and women are pigeonholed. Their entire destiny is to marry and have kids; that is their “work”.
As this relates to scouting, that the LDS Church wasn’t happy about the inclusion of gays, but that adding girls sent them over the edge... it has re-opened every insecurity and wound that I thought had long been scarred over. Yes, I’m angry, and yes, I’m riled up, and since you opened this can of worms I will absolutely speak up on the topic even if it’s critical of the church’s decisions. You don’t get to tell me that I’m misinformed when I lived it.
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Where have I done that, Tahawk? Or are you just projecting how you deride atheists and Humanists?
qwazse 3010
Just one more beggar ...
7 minutes ago, Merlyn_LeRoy said:
What some take as your humble attempt to free us from our folly, others take as vindictive. Same sermon, different interpretation, go figure.
Happy New Year, Merl! How was your Newton? Did you get pound-cake in your stocking?
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Paramount Television closes overall deal with Brian Yorkey
By Elbert Wyche2017-05-08T22:14:00+01:00
13 Reasons Why showrunner signs two-year deal with Paramount TV.
Paramount Television has closed an exclusive overall television deal with Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Yorkey.
The 13 Reasons Why showrunner and executive producer has signed a two-year deal with Paramount TV.
The overall deal gives Paramount TV exclusive rights to develop, produce and distribute all television projects from Yorkey across broadcast, cable and digital services.
The announcement comes on the heels of the recent second season renewal of Paramount TV’s series for Netflix, 13 Reasons Why, which was adapted for television by Yorkey from Jay Asher’s bestselling YA book.
Yorkey serves as executive producer alongside Tom McCarthy, Selena Gomez, Joy Gorman, Kristel Laiblin, Mandy Teefey, Steve Golin and Michael Sugar.
“From Next to Normal’to 13 Reasons Why, Brian has the innate ability to create both heart-warming and heart-breaking moments that fully immerse the audience and leave an indelible impact,” Amy Powell, president of Paramount TV and digital, said. “Paramount TV seeks out visionaries like Brian to partner on compelling and original content and we are excited to see his next project.”
“I couldn’t be more thrilled or more honored to be making my television home at Paramount,” Yorkey said. “Amy Powell is a visionary leader and a smart, stalwart collaborator, and her team is passionate, resourceful, and incredibly supportive. I’m excited to continue our 13 Reasons Why journey together and find our future adventures as well.”
Yorkey received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as the 2009 Tony Award for best score, for Next to Normal. He partnered again with the Next To Normal team on If/Then starring Idina Menzel.
Brian co-wrote the libretto for The Last Ship, with a score by Sting. His musical adaptation of Freaky Friday for Disney Theatricals is currently touring and will be made into a Disney Channel Original Movie.
Current theatrical projects in development include the Broadway edition of Magic Mike, a musical adaptation of the Tom McCarthy film The Visitor, both with Tom Kitt, and Corinna, Corinna with Jessie Nelson and Alan Menken.
'The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair' with Patrick Dempsey to open 2018 Canneseries
Show directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud will kick off Cannes TV festival competition.
Netflix orders Michael B Jordan family drama 'Raising Dion' straight-to-series
Michael B Jordan is executive producer.
eOne secures worldwide rights to mini-series 'Tokyo Trial'
Mini-series depicts post-Second World War trial of war criminals.
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Rehoming award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden
Towards the end of last year (2018), our teams were instrumental in the careful transportation and relocation of an RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden to Maggie’s, Forth Valley Royal Hospital near Falkirk.
A new garden for Maggies Forth Valley
We are proud of our ongoing partnership with Maggie’s which is based on the values we share.
Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure to work on delivering projects for new centres as well as fundraising for the charity, where we have committed to raising £1m over 10 years.
Towards the end of last year (2018), our Mechanical Engineering team and Kettering Plant Department were instrumental in the careful transportation and relocation of an RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden to Maggie’s, Forth Valley Royal Hospital near Falkirk.
The garden, named Linklaters Garden for Maggie’s won gold at the 2017 show and received huge interest and praise from the visitors throughout the week.
It was during this show that the idea developed for the concrete elements which featured within the garden design, would be suited to Maggie’s Forth Valley.
As garden designer, Darren Hawkes suspected, the project would prove to be tricky because of the irregularly shaped pieces, the logistics of dismantling gardens at the very congested Chelsea site and the lack of any lead time.
Craig Hook, Head of Mechanical Engineering, was approached to give guidance and immediately assessed the potential difficulties of the project. He soon designed a solution and put a plan in place to liaise with the onsite landscape contractor to ensure a safe and smooth lifting and transportation operation. Along the process, he received invaluable help from our Plant Dept.’s Steve Carter.
Our team were able to provide expert services by designing scaffold support for the concrete shelters and a lifting plan to get them delivered from site to our Kettering Plant Dept. Strengthening works of the pieces were then completed before being stored until safe transportation to Maggie’s could be made. We were grateful to the generous donation of time and services from Baldwins Crane Hire Ltd and GBG scaffolding.
Darren Hawkes commented:
“Throughout the project, the SRM team integrated with everyone on site, sharing their knowledge and expertise as well as providing a benchmark for the very best our industry has to offer to ensure the work was completed.
To know that SRM's support for Maggie’s runs through the workforce means difficult issues are dealt with enthusiasm and positivity which is hugely appreciated by all the team and speaks volumes about the company’s internal culture.”
John Gallagher, Regional Plant Manager, added:
“It was a fantastic project to be involved in where we met a lot of unassuming people on the journey. Maggie’s is a wonderful environment for patients and family, so I’m pleased we were able to contribute to enhancing the garden environment.”
We hope the natural environment of the garden benefits patients and families for years to come, promoting a positive effective on their wellbeing and mindfulness.
To find out more, visit the Maggie’s website >>.
The concrete chair in situ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Photo credit: Allan Pollock Morris
The team in action - laying the slabs
Lowering the heavy structures
Safe and smooth lifting at Maggies
Maggie's
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Davis Art Center News/Upcoming September / October Calendar of Events!
September Upcoming Events
September 1st - TGIM: Fort Myers Film Festival's Indie Movie Monday
Join us as we review and discuss short films in consideration for the Fort Myers Film Festival.
Doors open at 6:30pm/Films start at 7pm
$10 / $8 for seniors and students
September 5th - Art Walk
Opening Reception- Lawrence Voytek- "What's up with that?"
Lawrence Voytek’s art is edgy and weird, combining disparate items and media to create works that have not been seen before. He has consulted for art installation, fabrication and restoration with renowned national and international museums and galleries. Voytek has a BFA from Rhode Island School of design and was Bob Rauschenberg’s fabricator from 1982 until his passing.
Showing through September 26
September 11th- Connect Networking
Positive and inspiring networking event, with uplifting topics, guest speakers, raffle prizes and appetizers. 2nd Thursday of every month
5:30pm-7:30 pm
$10 general admission/ $30 Business Promotional table
September 17-21, 24-28- Ghostbird Theater presents: The Bald Soprano
In Eugène Ionesco's The Bald Soprano, Mr. and Mrs. Smith live quite comfortably in their English home with their English children and with their English maid. The chaotic Mr. and Mrs. Martin are late for supper. The Martins are not at all who they think they are. The Fire Chief and the maid busily rekindle their affair. The entire evening climaxes with a delightful orgy of non-sequiturs. Brittney Brady directs Ionesco's first work– a hilarious absurdist’s meditation on what we do and how we talk about it.
Admission $10/ Curtain 8pm
Saturday 2pm show only
September 25- Art & Poetry Networking Event
Come and enjoy an evening of local art, poetry, and much more. Artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work and share it with the local community. Also this is a chance for anyone and everyone to come and meet upcoming artists & poets in the area.
4th Thursday of every month
8pm/ $10 admission
October Upcoming Events
October 2nd- 1st Taste Dinner at The Davis
Get the first taste of SBDAC’s new art exhibition at this exclusive preview paired with an innovative seasonal tasting menu prepared by resident chef Mike Gavala, of G3 Catering.
$85 per person/ $150 Couple
October 3rd- Art Walk - Stage 16 by Arturo Correa
In STAGE 16, Correa created an assorted number of art works with a wide range of elements screaming to make a statement. The audience will have an opportunity to react and connect the different characters and situations in the paintings. This will allow them to learn from the statements or make up their own significance of each piece. Showing through October 24.
October 6th-TGIM: Fort Myers Film Festival's Indie Movie Monday
Join us as we review and discuss short films in consideration for the Fort Myers Film Festival. First Monday of every month.
Doors open at 6:30pm/ Films start at 7pm
$10 / $8 for seniors and students
October 7th- Art Talk Tuesday
Meet the artist and join us for a walk and talk about the exhibiting art work, learn about different mediums and see what inspires and evokes the artist to create.
Tuesday's following the 1st Friday opening Art walk exhibit.
$5 admission
October 9th- Connect Networking
Positive and inspiring networking event, with uplifting topics, guest speakers, raffle prizes and appetizers.
October 17- Music Walk- Florida Southwestern College Jazz Ensemble
Enjoy the smooth jazz of the Florida Southwestern College Jazz ensemble musicians as downtown Fort Myers comes alive for Music Walk.
FREE- 7pm-10pm
October 24- Art & Poetry Networking Event
October 29 - World renowned musician James Ehnes in concert
Known for his virtuosity and probing musicianship, violinist James Ehnes has performed in over 30 countries on five continents, appearing regularly in the world’s great concert halls and with many of the most celebrated orchestras and conductors.
7pm cocktails/ Performance 8pm
$25 advance/ $35 week of performance
Photos: World renowned musician James Ehnes, and Art of Arturo Correa
About the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Founded in 1997 by Jim Griffith as Florida Arts, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center provides programming to southwest Florida which includes concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits, dance, independent film, and cotillion. The Art Center regularly recruits award-winning artists who have performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Its mission is to nurture innovation and excellence in the visual and performing arts through these events and community outreach programs.
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AND THE WILD, WILD WOMEN*
(1960) Anna Magnani, Giulietta Masina. A harsh study about the grim realities of life in a non-coed, totally female prison environment. Story concerns a young girl who comes to prison and experiences the ent
BAD GIRLS DO CRY
(1954) William Page, Misty Ayers, William Marks, Heather English, Ben Frommer, directed by Sid Melton. This incredibly bad exploitation film is a grade Z classic! A young woman visits a model agency. Soon she’s molested, then loaded up on drugs and finally forced to become a call girl. There’s a crime element here, but the film was made essentially so that Ayers could take her clothes off here and there on camera...
BORN TO GAMBLE
(1935) Onslow Stevens, H.B. Warner, Maxine Doyle, Eric Linden. The horrors of gambling-1930s style. Warner tells flashback stories of how gambling evils wrecked his family's life. One son bets his ship wi
CHILD BRIDE*
(1941) Shirley Miles, Warner Richmond, Bob Bolinger. This film will mesmerize you. Totally ludicrous, yet fascinating from start to finish. A teacher tries to create a public movement against the practice
COMMONLAW WIFE*
(1963) Lucy Kelly, Annabelle Lee, George Edgely, Max Anderson. Although the competition is keen, this is probably our favorite exploitation film (SHANTY TRAMP is right up there, too). See it to believe it.
CRAZY BABY (aka Battle of the Mods)
(1970 aka BATTLE OF THE MODS) Ricky Shayne, Elga Anderson, Joachim Fuchsberger. An imported exploitation quickie about the rock and roll generation--it's hang-ups, its music, its frustrations, and it
DAMAGED LIVES*
(1933) Diane Sinclair, Lyman Williams, George Irving, Jason Robards. A guy breaks a date with his fiancee and finds himself having an affair with another woman. The next day he confesses everthing to his bel
DARING DAUGHTERS*
(1933) Marion Marsh, Joan Marsh, Kenneth Thompson. A big city gold-digger, played by the beautiful Marsh, is visited by her naïve sister who wants to see what life in the fast lane is all about. Mar
DEFILERS, THE
(1965) Byron Mabe, Jerome Eden, Mai Jansson. This is a remarkable David Friedman film about a couple of hoodlums that kidnap a young girl and keep her in the cellar of a deserted warehouse where they subject her to all kinds of mental, physical, and sexual mistreatment. For being such a low budget affair this is really a well-made film...
DEVIL'S JOINT, THE
(1969) Richard Nixon. This celluloid obscurity is a real party film that is actually a docu-drama about the history of marijuana scare films of the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s. You’ll see all your favorite
DRIVE-IN DOUBLE FEATURE #153
LABYRINTH (1959) Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck, Nicole Badal, Amedeo Nazarri, Hannah Wieder. Labyrinth is a bizarre, brilliant film about a group of mental misfits in an out-of-this-world sanatorium
A SWINGIN’ AFFAIR (1963, aka REBEL IN THE RING) Bill Wellman, Jr., Arline Judge. Wellman’s a kid from the poor side of town and a part-time boxer who’s a pledge at a snobby college fraternity. He makes his money beating up his foes in the ring. He lives in fear, though, of his fraternity pals finding out about his humble beginnings and his shady profession. PLUS: MOONSHINE MOUNTAIN (1964) Chuck Scott, Jeffrey Allen, directed by H.G. Lewis. A pretty amazing movie. Not much of a plot really, just lots of hootin’ and hollerin’, feuds, stills, singing, and gory murders...
WILD ONES ON WHEELS (1962) Francine York, Robert Blair, Edmund Tonini, Ray Dennis Steckler. A sports car gang murders an ex-con and forces his wife to locate $240,000 he had buried in the desert. PLUS: SECRET FILE HOLLYWOOD (1962) Robert Clarke, Francine York, Syd Mason. Entertaining exploitation schlocker about an ex-detective who digs up dirt for a Hollywood scandal sheet...
EXPLOITATION MINI CLASSICS, V-1
One A great collection of some of film history’s best exploitation shorts. Included are such delights as Dwain Esper’s hilarious HOW TO UNDRESS, starring the ex-Mrs. John Barrymore. Also included a
(1930) Owen Moore, June Collyer, Lloyd Hughes, Dorothy Christy. Here are a couple of the original plugs when they promoted this film: “The Younger Smart Set of Today in a Drama of Marriage, Morals a
FIG LEAF FOR EVE, A*
(1944 aka DESIRABLE LADY) Jan Wiley, Phil Warren, Betty Blythe. An exotic dancer is thrown in the slammer for performing an overly risqué dance in public. Later, she discovers her boss set up the ra
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Letters: Rod Liddle is right, Toby Young is wrong and Bruce Anderson must stop
Campaign for real cricket
Sir: Geoffrey Wheatcroft’s splendid article ‘Cricket, unlovely cricket’ (28 April) remonstrated against the threat to Test matches and the County Championship posed by the juggernaut of what he termed ‘Twenty20Trash’. He ended with the words ‘after the very successful Campaign for Real Ale, what about a Campaign for Real Cricket?’ As one of the four traditional beer lovers who founded Camra and as an MCC member, I wholeheartedly agree. We must rescue our beloved sport from the hands of the money-obsessed administrators who are foisting an apology for beach cricket on true lovers of traditional forms of a noble game.
Michael Hardman
London SW15
Love in a cold climate
Sir: I write in praise of Geoffrey Wheatcroft’s article on my return from a freezing trip to Lord’s to watch the truncated county match between Middlesex and Glamorgan. Only 100 spectators braved the conditions, among whom the majority were over 65, but we all enjoyed the play on show, despite being buffeted by the winds. Why were we there? Because we adore the proper game and not T20 trash. We like to spot emerging talent. Perhaps young Tom Barber, bowling fast if erratically on his debut, might one day make the England Test team? If, that is, the ECB permits that format of the game to continue.
Sir: Aidan Hartley’s highly selective defence of Bridge International Academies (‘Let kids learn’, 21 April), ignores decades of evidence that school fees are a significant barrier to primary school education in Africa. Far from being the panacea for decades of underfunding, there is no evidence that charging fees and replacing qualified teachers with individuals who read highly scripted lessons from electronic tablets improves educational outcomes. The UK parliament’s international development select committee was right to describe Bridge International Academies as controversial. The Ugandan government, supported by the courts, ordered the closure of 63 of these schools ‘because of the danger from poor hygiene and sanitation’ and concerns about the use of ‘non-professional, non-licensed’ teachers. Rather than pushing an evil ideology, organisations that work for quality education, human rights and an end to poverty are demanding that governments implement the sustainable development goal on education and ‘ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education’ by 2030.
Dave Prentis
Unison general secretary
Correct use of cucumber
Sir: Jenny McCartney (‘Meghan’s hour’, 28 April) says that Meghan Markle’s lifestyle blog was ‘an uncontroversial collection of tips on the virtues of self-care, kindness, mindfulness and how to make your bedroom feel like a boutique hotel by putting a cucumber slice in the water jug’. I can’t argue with kindness, but I must draw the line at cucumbers in jugs. To my mind, that really is controversial. It has become almost de rigueur in certain places — not just hotels, but cafés, pubs and restaurants — to shove cucumber into water receptacles. This is meant to make water seem more interesting but it doesn’t work. Not everything has to be sexed-up with a healthy twist. Cold water is fine on its own. British women are deeply familiar with cucumbers. Perhaps we can teach Meghan about how to use them in sandwiches.
Madeleine Grittens
Swanage, Dorset
Fighting for the vote
Sir: Sarah Ditum’s excellent review of Fern Riddell’s flawed book Death in Ten Minutes: Kitty Marion, Activist. Arsonist. Suffragette (28 April) makes many pertinent points. However, it should be noted that Riddell’s claim that she is the first historian to discuss the ‘violent terrorism’ committed by the suffragettes is untrue. In BBC History Magazine in May 2007, the late C.J. Bearman and myself had an exchange of views on this subject under the title ‘The Suffragettes: Heroes or Terrorists?’ Simon Webb in his 2014 book The Suffragette Bombers: Britain’s Forgotten Terrorists also discusses the topic. Riddell’s failure to acknowledge such sources is accompanied by the absence of any definition of ‘terrorism’. Her downplaying of state violence against the suffragettes, in pursuit of their just cause, is complemented by too many dramatic assertions with no supporting evidence. Marion, whose singing voice was destroyed during one imprisonment, when she was forcibly fed 232 times, deserves better.
June Purvis, Emeritus Professor
Not worth killing for
Sir: If Flora Malton’s client (‘Notes on Chelsea Green’, 28 April) had witnessed the results of the wholesale slaughter of the endangered chiru antelope during their annual migration on the Tibetan Plateau by poachers using AK-47s, she mightn’t feel so sanguine about never travelling without her illegal shahtoosh shawl. Like the elephant and rhino, the chiru is in rapid decline due to man’s (and woman’s) insatiable greed.
John Hare
Wild Camel Protection Foundation, Benenden, Kent
The hole problem
Sir: Charles Moore (Notes, 28 April) writes that the tapestry moth has barely been seen in Britain for 50 years. I have a small collection of tapestries, and — at the risk of being accused of lepidopterophobia — feel obliged to point out that the occasional hole does appear in them. I do not bear a grudge, however, because I rather enjoy repairing the holes. But I wonder: if not the tapestry moth, who could the culprit be?
Iris Edmond
Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
Scouting for everyone
Sir: Ross Clark’s piece ‘Save the Scouts’ (28 April) makes some interesting points about the difficulties of providing a programme suitable for all young people in scouting. Having been a volunteer in the Scout Association for almost eight years, I have first-hand experience of the challenges involved. I feel Ross Clark didn’t emphasise enough that, despite the difficulties, it is possible to cater for all young people without diluting the scouting experience or holding anybody back. Parents appreciate that leaders are volunteers and not experts in child behaviour, so are always cooperative and helpful in ensuring that their child’s needs are met. He mentions a case of compensation being paid to the parents of one young person, of which I do not know the details so can’t make fair comment, other than that is a rare and isolated case and I hope it will not become the norm. Adult volunteers are in short supply and it would be a shame if anyone was to be put off volunteering for fear of being sued. It would only lead to young people missing out on the opportunity to join the scouting movement.
Roddy Jaques
Crediton, Devon
Rod is right
Sir: I am Welsh and I found Rod Liddle’s piece very funny (‘Joking about vowels is a hate crime now’, 21 April). All Celtic languages suffer from too many letters in their words, and from a paucity of vowels. Only fools would have taken Rod’s comments seriously and I utterly disassociate myself from them.
Dulwich, London
Toby is wrong
Sir: Toby Young is agonising about finding a new career (Spectator Life, April 2018), but he should stop beating himself up now and go back to the old one. He’s made a magnificent contribution to education and should continue. Nobody else can do what he can. Instead, he’s become part of the problem. Every time one of the sisterhood or some other offended minority screeches ‘resign’, the innocent target of this fascism obediently does as he (usually he) is told, proving that fascist bullying works. If you don’t think it should work Toby, don’t resign, don’t give in, don’t gaze at your navel, don’t do what they want. It’s shockingly simple now for right-on political activists to shut down debate and get their way, so hang in there and fight your fight, with defiance and righteous anger.
Lindfield. Sussex
God and gays
Sir: Dr Allan Chapman suggests that scriptural admonitions on gays are limited to the Old Testament (Letters, 21 April). It seems that, notwithstanding his ‘many readings’ of the Gospels, he must be unaware of Matthew 5:17-19. ‘Do not think that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven.’ Thus Jesus upheld the law, both revealed and natural. He did not condemn sodomy, nor did he outlaw abortion or the use of chemical weapons. But it is impossible to imagine he would approve of any of them. St Thomas Aquinas, in his moral evaluation of homosexual acts, writes that ‘a sin against nature in which the natural order itself is violated is a sin against God who is the creator of that order’. Contrary to what many believe, the Catholic Church does not condemn gays; but it does regard their orientation as ‘intrinsically disordered’ and just as much evidence of the malign effects of the Fall as the presence in the world of sickness and disease.
Revd Allan R.G. Hawkins
Don’t knock Enoch
Sir: It is easy enough for a remorseless liberal like Matthew Parris (‘They say Enoch Powell had a fine mind. Hmm’, 28 April) to denigrate Enoch Powell on the strength of his widely execrated speech on immigration and some tortured comments on homosexuality. Powell should be remembered as the man who restored conservatism to intellectual coherence in the 1960s. He pointed it away from an outmoded imperialism to a realistic patriotism, and from a largely dirigiste and paternalistic view of economic policy to a radical economic liberalism. It is surely a view of conservatism that will achieve a remarkable vindication in March next year when Britain leaves the EU.
Alistair Lexden
The case for Tory theatre
Sir: According to Quentin Letts (Diary, 21 April), RSC boss Greg Doran claims that ‘theatre must reflect the society in which we are living’. Does Mr Doran really want theatre to reflect a society where 42.4 per cent of his audience, actors and writers, vote Conservative? I doubt it very much. It’s a radical idea, though.
Iskeroon, Co. Kerry
Sir: Bruce Anderson marks the arrival of summer weather, so he tells us, by going to an Italian restaurant where he drinks Gavi while lecherously feasting his eyes on the bottoms of ‘young girls in flower’ (Drink, 28 April). In future could he please stick to the browsing and sluicing, and keep his perving and slobbering to himself?
Francis Wheen
Pleshey, Essex
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Washington State AD Pat Chun optimistic about football’s future after Mike Leach’s move to Mississippi State
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Transcript: Washington State AD Pat Chun talks Mike Leach departure, what’s next for Cougar football
After eight seasons, Mike Leach leaving Washington State to coach at Mississippi State
PULLMAN – With the majority of the football team still elsewhere on winter break, and the streets of Pullman relatively quiet, Pat Chun stood at a podium inside the Cougar Football Complex on Thursday and set out the parameters for a coaching search.
To some degree, the Washington State athletic director was ready to embark on this search long before Mike Leach told him early Thursday he had accepted the head football coaching position at Mississippi State University.
“The hope was this day wasn’t going to come, but we always needed to prepare that if it was coming,” Chun said. “So we’re ready and we’ll go and we’ll get the right person here.”
Though he begins this search later than usual, with only one other FBS job available – at Baylor – Chun said he was confident all the ingredients to perennially contend for a Pac-12 championship are present in Pullman today.
Minus, that is, a head coach.
“We believe the 2020 team is as talented as a team that we’ve had at Washington State. This combined with our leadership in President (Kirk) Schulz, the commitment we made with our facilities, the passion of Cougs all around the world,” Chun said. “That will allow us to recruit the best head coach possible for Washington State. We owe it to our 2020 team and our recruiting class to find the best head coach possible. We’ll work until we find the right person.”
Washington State football is in a different place than it was eight years ago, when Bill Moos hired Leach to revive a struggling program. In the four years before Leach was hired, Washington State went 9-40 under coach Paul Wulff.
During Leach’s tenure, the Cougars won 55 games and lost 47. Only Mike Price (83-78 from 1989 to 2002) and Babe Hollingbery (93-53-14 from 1926-42) won more games as Cougars football coach.
But the timing of Leach’s move tints this hiring process with a unique hue. There are only two college football teams still playing: LSU and Clemson, which play Monday in New Orleans in the national championship game. Recruiting classes – most signed on Dec. 18 – are almost entirely complete.
The Cougars were already looking for a permanent defensive coordinator, a role Tracy Claeys resigned from on Oct. 4 and was filled on an interim basis by Roc Bellantoni and Marcel McBath.
Leach also did not have an offensive coordinator, leaving no obvious, hierarchical choice to fill the head coaching void in the interim, especially because Chun said he expects some assistants will join Leach in Starkville, Mississippi.
“We have to see how the dust settles, but we’re going to move and get going,” Chun said. “We’re already moving, basically.”
Chun said he reached out to current players in a group message and plans to contact each of the team’s 18 recruits who signed letters of intent last month.
The previous two times WSU hired a football coach, those processes began more than a month earlier than this one. Bill Doba and then-athletic director Jim Sterk reached a “mutual agreement” on Nov. 26, 2007, that Doba would no longer be the team’s head football coach. Paul Wulff was hired to replace him about two weeks later, on Dec. 10.
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Four years later, Moos fired Wulff on Nov. 29, 2011; he hired Leach the next day.
Chun did not indicate whether he had any specific candidates in mind. He also didn’t lay out a timetable for a hire.
“Not to be vague or flippant, but it’ll take however long it needs to take,” Chun said. “We’ll work fast. However long it takes to get the right person at Washington State is how long it’ll take.”
Chun also did not indicate whether he would look for a defensive-minded coach or an Air Raid specialist, or neither, although he admitted something of a connection between WSU and Air Raid football.
“We have run a highly specialized offense here the last couple years. But that’s why this is a huge opportunity for some coach out there,” Chun said. “So it’s trying to find the right coach that can take all the ingredients in place and put us in position to contend for the Pac-12 championship like we’ve been the last couple years. So … it’s just another element in place that adds to the overall portfolio.”
Once this search concludes, Chun will have hired new head coaches in football, baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, as well as swimming and diving, since he was named athletic director on Jan. 22, 2018. The next football coach will be the program’s 33rd in its history.
“I think all the personnel we’ve added over the last couple years fits Washington State great,” Chun said. “I think that’s why we’ve been able to do some really great things as an athletic department. And obviously, there’s no more important hire for an institution than the head football coach, and we’re going to make sure we get this right.”
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Vuelta a Espana 2020 takes in Netherlands, France, Portugal
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Madrid - The Vuelta a Espana organisers unveiled an international route on Tuesday with Spanish cycling's grand tour embarking from the Netherlands before side excursions into France and Portugal on the 2020 itinerary.
The action begins with an agenda-setting team time trial in the Dutch city of Utrecht on August 14 and culminates 3 245km, 21 stages and three potentially thrilling weeks later in Madrid on September 6.
As well as three Dutch stages the route also features cycling's mythical Col de Tourmalet in France where Thibaut Pinot won a stage ahead of Julian Alaphilippe on the 2019 Tour de France.
For the first time since 1997 the route also takes in two stages in Portugal, including the only stage over 200km.
The route is also notable for excluding the sweltering South altogether.
Slovenia's Primoz Roglic is the defending champion while runner-up veteran Spaniard Alejandro Valverde is likely to race the Tour de France and the Olympics in July before retiring.
The 21-year-old Tadej Pogacar will be a focus of attention after winning three stages, the white jersey and finishing third overall on his breakout Vuelta in September.
A traditionally gruelling race, in its 75th edition, the route includes seven steep climbs, one fewer than last year, as well as 11 stages that feature medium-to-high mountains in Spain and France.
Pure climbers such as the Colombians Nairo Quintana and Miguel Angel Lopez, both present at the unveiling ceremony, wills see plenty of scope to plot their campaigns despite the two longish time-trials.
"La Vuelta remains faithful to its commitment to innovation and to its dedication to being international," said the event's director general Javier Guillen.
"In 2020, we will undoubtedly host be one of the most European sports events, visiting four EU countries: the Netherlands, Spain, France, and Portugal.
"Spain is still our home, the place that reminds us where we came from and where we are headed but it also pushes us to grow as a competition and to progress even further."
There will be eight flat stages and 11 hill and mountain stages, as well as one individual time trial and one team trial.
Roglic pulverised his rivals on the time-trials last season, and will likely be pleased with the 2020 route.
But with fearsome summit finishes posted at the Sanctuary of Arrate, Laguna Negra, Tourmalet, Moncalvillo, La Farrapona, Angliru, Mirador de Ezaro and La Covatilla, Roglic will have much to fear from the climb purists.
The early stages in the Netherlands will favour the sprinters before the climbs begin in Spain's Basque country from stage four, with an 18km ascent in stage six that will end at Laguna Negra.
Stage nine and 10 offer more mountain challenges, with the former posing a 19km climb of the Col du Tourmalet at a gradient of 7.4 per cent and the latter finishing at Moncalvillo after a 15km climb, the last eight kilometres at an unforgiving 9.2 per cent.
After some welcome respite for the sprinters, stage 15 perhaps presents the most formidable phase of the course, as a section of the Cuena les Cabres includes 3km at a lung-busting 23.5 per cent gradient.
Stage 18 will leave Spain for Portugal before the 20th stage brings the final summit finish at La Covatilla. The sprint to the line in Madrid will conclude at the Plaza de Cibeles at the end of stage 21.
The 21 stages of the 2020 Vuelta a España, which organisers unveiled in Madrid on Tuesday:
August 14 - 1st stage: Utrecht - Utrecht, 23.3km (team time-trial)
August 15 - 2nd stage: 's-Hertogenbosch - Utrecht, 181.6km
August 16 - 3rd stage: Breda - Breda, 193.2km
August 17 - Rest Day
August 18 - 4th stage: Irun - Arrate, Eibar, 169.5km
August 19 - 5th stage: Pamplona - Lekunberri, 151km
August 20 - 6th stage: Lodosa - La Laguna Negra, 163.8km
August 21 - 7th stage: Garray - Ejea de los Caballeros, 190km
August 22 - 8th stage: Huesca - Sabinanigo, 185.5km
August 23 - 9th stage: Biescas - Col du Tourmalet, 135.6km
August 25 - 10th stage: Vitoria - Villanueva de Valdegovia, 160.4 km
August 26 - 11th stage: Logrono - Alto de Moncalvillo, 164.5km
August 27 - 12th stage: Castrillo del Val - Aguilar de Campoo, 163.6km
August 28 - 13th stage: Castro Urdiales - Suances, 187.4km
August 29 - 14th stage: Villaviciosa - Alto de la Farrapona, Lagos de Somiedo, 170.2km
August 30 - 15th stage: Pola de Laviana - Alto de L'Angliru, 109.2km
September 1 - 16th stage: Muros - Mirador de Ézaro. Dumbría, 33.5 km (time-trial)
September 2 - 17th stage: Lugo - Ourense, 205.8 km
September 3 - 18th stage: Mos - Porto, 178km
September 4 - 19th stage: Viseu - Ciudad Rodrigo, 177.7km
September 5 - 20th stage: Sequeros - Alto de la Covatilla, 175.8km
September 6 - 21st stage: Hipedromo de la Zarzuela - Madrid, 125.4km
The last 10 winners of the Vuelta a Espana:
2019: Primoz Roglic (SLO)
2018: Simon Yates (GBR)
2017: Chris Froome (GBR)
2016: Nairo Quintana (COL)
2015: Fabio Aru (ITA)
2014: Alberto Contador (ESP)
2013: Chris Horner (USA)
2011: Chris Froome (GBR) (*)
2010: Vincenzo Nibali (ITA)
(*) In July Chris Froome was named winner of the 2011 Vuelta following the confirmation of Juan Jose Cobo's three-year ban for doping violations.
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A book about cricket statisticians? It doesn’t add up for PETER WILSON
Cricket is not sexy. Despite Lily Allen’s Tweets from Test matches and Mick Jagger occasionally turning up to the big games still attached to the same hips that have gyrated around the world untold times over in almost 50 years, it is just not sexy. Even the presence at Lord’s of our own beloved SJA President, apparently a babe magnet in his time as a television interviewer, cannot increase its “wow” factor to orgasmic levels. Sorry, Sir Michael.
War, though, is sexy. So moviemakers can get a pretty decent film out of boffins sitting around trying to decrypt secret codes such as those sent by Nazi Germany’s Enigma machine. But two guys trying to find a fairer way to chase runs after delays in one-day cricket matches? Well, Kate Winslet might even give that one a miss.
In the unlikely event that the story of Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis becomes a movie, I’m putting my money on David Jason as Duckworth and Colin Firth as Lewis (well you’d need to sex it up some way) playing cricket’s most hated – misunderstood? – duo.
It would have been more exciting had one or both of them had been killed, then we could have had a Morse/Lewis/Midsomer Murders-type TV drama set in the Gloucestershire countryside with lots of visits to pubs.
“Well Jones, why do you think they were murdered?” says Mr Barnaby.
“Could it be they had spent many years formulating a method for adjusted targets in weather-affected one-day cricket matches, sir?”
“Well, they did make many enemies, Jones. There’s that South African guy, Pollock.”
“Yes sir, and that red-headed man from the northeast, Collingwood.”
Fortunately, any threats of bodily harm Duckworth and Lewis have received over the years have been just that.
I know I’m trying to make them sound interesting, but frankly the most interesting thing these two middle-aged Lancastrians living in Gloucestershire do when after meeting up for the first time in the early 1990s is go to the pub. They deliberate in a pub. They arrange to meet everyone in a pub. I’m not knocking it, after all, the SJA was founded in a pub and we hold our committee meetings in a pub. On occasion, I have been known to visit a pub.
You can read about the their pub crawl, oh, and how these two statisticians/mathematicians got together to change the face of one-day cricket – with a supporting cast, who do much of the donkey work – in an entertaining new book, Duckworth Lewis: The Method And The Men Behind It.
After a brief biography of each – Duckworth likes name dropping, no more so than when he briefly stayed as a student in the house of John Lennon’s Aunt Mimi at the same time as the Beatle (Lennon’s response when Duckworth said “hello” was “uh?”, a sound that would be echoed around cricket grounds in years to come whenever a Duckworth/Lewis calculation would be announced), while Lewis appears to move countries whenever they bring in policies he doesn’t like – they set out in a clear and accessible way the reasons behind why a new method of adjusting run chase targets was needed, and how they persuaded the game’s authorities to accept a method that would at times have a team chasing a higher total than their opponents had scored. The key word in all this is “resources”.
Detailing the faults of previous run rate calculations, such as in the 1992 World Cup when rain interrupted England’s match against South Africa, who returned after the break with a new target of scoring 22 runs from one ball (not that I see anything wrong with that), this should convince any sceptic that these two anti-heroes have produced a fairer system.
They provide examples of how to calculate their method for different situations at different times of an innings – and reveal the mistakes that have been made by those setting the targets at games – describe how the method is updated as scoring rates in the one-day game get higher and they describe the method’s precarious relationship with Twenty20. We also find out that a Duckworth/Lewis Match Manager attends each game – no doubt in disguise.
They have set out the arguments for their method in such a clear way that even I managed to work out one of the examples on my own calculator. By the time you have finished reading the book you will feel you have sat a GCSE (do they still have those?) in applied mathematics. The full Duckworth/Lewis table is included, too, just in case you have nothing to do with the remainder of your life.
It does appear they could have done with a decent agent, because they claim not to have become rich from the D/L Method, even though the names Duckworth and Lewis are more famous than some of the opening partnerships that have benefited from it.
Still, they enjoy the trappings of that fame, such as visits to Buckingham Palace, meeting famous cricketers, travelling in stretch limos with champagne. They also like a good moan. “It had been nice to have been made to feel so important. This doesn’t happen too often now at home,” they groan.
It is not only the powers that be at Lord’s that get it in the neck, for not inviting them to big games, but also the media. Duckworth and Lewis settle a few scores, criticising colleagues such as Jonathan Agnew and David Lloyd, among others, for not understanding the method and misleading viewers and listeners.
Indeed, Duckworth and Lewis can be quite arrogant at times, and make it difficult to be liked (maybe I should go down the pub with them?). The first page of the foreword has yet to be turned before you get this little lesson in how to win over the reader: “The mathematics are very simple and straightforward and anyone, apart from the totally innumerate, can easily understand how it works if they are prepared to make a little effort.” Blimey, they sound like a teacher I had at school.
Maybe Bollywood could cheer up Duckworth and Lewis? I can see it now: as the cerebral twosome are hunched over a calculator (make that an abacus for dramatic effect), one of those fantasy song and dance numbers that make Indian movies so popular is going on around them, while equations come tumbling from the sky like raindrops.
I really do need to lie down. Warning: this book comes with a bloody headache.
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Croatian academician Zdenko Tibold believes that Serbia uses secret electromagnetic warfare to influence the minds of citizens of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slobodna Dalmacija reported.
The researcher argues that Serbia can cause mental disorders among residents of these two countries, "motivate the youth to leave their homeland, cause general depression among the population and promote hatred and intolerance," Slobodna Dalmacija reported.
Such revelations were published on the official website of the Croatian Academic Community "Homeland and Diaspora" (HAZUD).
The author also claims that the electromagnetic waves affect the decisions of the Croatian Constitutional Court and that Serbia uses special cloning technology (EEG cloning) to take control over people's minds.
Tibold believes that Serbia is thus capable of causing outbreaks of diseases that might have fatal consequences for human health and provoke mass migration in certain regions in order to completely "clean the earth of the non-Serb population".
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destructans was found in 14 states and two Canadian provinces, and at least a million bats were dead. In August, a high-profile Science study gave computationally modeled meaning to all those. in.
According to Rabbi Julia Neuberger—a baroness and member of Britain’s House of Lords—adult bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies for converts. He doesn’t know the real meaning of it because he wasn’t.
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While echoing Navajo symbolism in her designs, Greaves adds her own hallmark to the lower right-hand corner of her rugs: a tiny bat made of interlocking triangles. “I absolutely love bats,” she said.
The physical seems to deny a spiritual reality, or anything other than the very existence of its own material self. But on the other hand, the very fact that we can take this reality and imbue it with.
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Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team Back In Action at X Games Munich
Munich, Germany, June 27, 2013 - The Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team will begin their 2013 attack on the Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) this weekend at X Games Munich. The belated debut comes after the previous round at X Games Barcelona was cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Drivers Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Sverre Isachsen will return to pilot their nearly 600hp 2013 Subaru PUMA WRX STI Rallycross cars head-to-head against a bevy of international stars on a short mixed surface track at the FröttmaRing near Munich’s Alliance Arena.
After the cancellation of the Barcelona round, GRC officials created an additional race to this weekend’s Munich competition schedule, creating a double-header. Each event will feature its own practice and qualifying sessions. Both events will count for full points in the GRC standings and X Games will award medals for each round.
Both events will be televised in the United States. Race 1 will air Saturday June 29th on ABC from 7-11pm ET and Race 2 on Sunday June 30th on ESPN from 11am-530pm ET.
During the off-season, the team focused on updating and evolving its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru PUMA WRX STI RallyCross cars. With numerous changes in place, the team is eager to test their mettle against the World's best again in 2013 season.
“The car is completely different from last year, it’s easier to drive, it’s faster and it’s more durable,” said team driver Bucky Lasek. “The team worked really hard and took everything we learned last year into re-designing the cars in the off-season. We have had a few good tests but we need to get out there and compete. We are all very eager for Munich.”
Lasek has been on a hot streak off the track in X Games competition leading up to the Munich GRC races, with an X Games Gold Medal at the Munich Skate Vert event, making it three X Games Gold Medals in a row in the competition. The veteran skateboarder also took back-to-back Gold medals in Skate Vert at X Games Brazil, X Games Barcelona and won Skate Vert at this past weekend’s Dew Tour event in Maryland.
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SO4 raises AUD5.2m; shares on ASX suspended
23 March 2016 | 10:47am
StockMarketWire.com - Salt Lake Potash Ltd has successfully completed the domestic tranche of a placement of 16.25m shares at AUD0.32 each to raise gross proceeds of AUD5.2m.
Further, at the request the company, trading on the ASX for its ordinary shares of no par value has been temporarily suspended from March 23 pending a further announcement regarding an additional capital raising.
The suspension was granted by the ASX at the Company's request in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules, in order to allow a proposed capital raise to be finalised.
The Company anticipates the suspension on the ASX will remain in place until the earlier of such time it makes an announcement to the market in relation to the outcome of the proposed additional capital raise, or the commencement of trading on 24 March 2016.
Trading in the Company's ordinary securities will continue on AIM during this period.
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More than 140 of world’s best halfpipe shredders to kick off season at Copper Mountain Grand Prix
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A snowboarder enters the halfpipe during training for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix World Cup event on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Copper Mountain Resort. Snowboard qualification rounds will take place on Thursday, with the finals scheduled for Saturday.
Jan Scherrer of Switzerland, practices at the Copper Mountain Resort halfpipe on Tuesday, Dec. 4 as part of the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix World Cup. Snowboard qualification rounds will take place on Thursday, with the finals scheduled for Saturday.
Raibu Katayama of Japan, practices at the Copper Mountain Resort halfpipe during Tuesday's training for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix World Cup halfpipe event at Copper Mountain Resort. Snowboard qualification rounds will take place on Thursday, with the finals scheduled for Saturday.
Sam Ward of Great Britain practices at the Copper Mountain Resort halfpipe on Tuesday as part of training for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix World Cup event. Freeski qualification rounds will take place on Wednesday, with the finals scheduled for Friday.
Jeanee Crane-Mauzy of the United States practices at the Copper Mountain Resort halfpipe on Tuesday as part of training for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix World Cup event. Freeski qualification rounds will take place on Wednesday, with the finals scheduled for Friday.
Wednesday’s U.S. Grand Prix schedule
Freeski halfpipe women’s qualifiers
9:15-10:30 a.m.
Freeski halfpipe men’s qualifiers
Heat 1 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Heat 2 1:40-2:40 p.m.
At Copper Mountain Resort this week, the world’s best halfpipe freeski and snowboard stars will drop in to commence the 2018-19 International Ski & Snowboard Federation World Cup halfpipe season.
Wednesday and Thursday’s qualifying rounds will see a confluence of 143 of the world’s top men’s and women’s freeski and snowboard athletes, including household Olympic champion names such as Chloe Kim and David Wise, local up-and-coming teens such as Chase Blackwell and Jaxin Hoerter and international sensations like Australia’s Scotty James and Switzerland’s Iouri “I-Pod” Podladtchikov. It’ll be the 2014 Sochi halfpipe gold medalist Podladtchikov’s first World Cup event since his nasty spill on the X Games Aspen halfpipe last January, which forced him out of the ensuing month’s Olympics.
After shocking the snowboarding scene with his surprise Dew Tour superpipe championship last December — which propelled him to Pyeongchang Olympic qualification — local High Country snowboarder Jake Pates figures to challenge James, I-Pod and Japanese star Raibu Katayama at the top of the men’s halfpipe leaderboard during Thursday’s qualifying round and Saturday’s final round.
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“I am really excited for this season of events to start up,” Eagle-Vail resident Pates said in a statement. “Heading to Copper Mountain is the perfect way to kick it off. Mainly, I’m just excited to link up with all of my teammates to ride and have a good time.”
Wise is the headline name for the U.S. squad heading into Wednesday’s freeski qualifiers (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) at Copper. Reno, Nevada-based, two-time Olympic halfpipe gold medalist Wise, though, figures to be challenged by Pyeongchang halfpipe silver medalist Alex Ferreira of Aspen and 2017 International Ski Federation World Champion Aaron Blunck of Crested Butte.
On the women’s freeski side, the Olympic medalists who will compete for the Grand Prix championship include an American contingent led by Brita Sigourney of Carmel, California, Maddie Bowman of South Lake Tahoe, California, and Devin Logan of West Dover, Vermont. American skier Annalisa Drew of Andover, Massachusetts, also is expected to attempt one of the more technical runs in the 27-skier women’s halfpipe freeskiing competition. The final round of the freeski competition is scheduled for Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
“Definitely excited to kick off the season and get back in the pipe,” Sigourney said in a statement. “It’s been a relaxing post-Olympic break and I’m mostly looking forward to focusing on having fun this year. My goal for Copper is to pick up where I left off last year, I would be really happy with that.”
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Taking the victory on home snow will be tough for the Americans, however, as the reigning women’s halfpipe Olympic champion from Pyeongchang, Canada’s Cassie Sharpe, is scheduled to compete.
“With all the early season snow Copper has received, conditions will be excellent and will make for a great contest,” U.S. Freeski Halfpipe Pro Team head coach Andrew Woods said in a statement. “Each year, Copper gives athletes the first opportunity to show off their hard work over the summer. For the first time, they will be taking skills they learned at training camps into full competition runs.”
In women’s snowboard, a victory for Kim would mean three in a row at Copper Mountain’s annual Grand Prix event, which is now in its 10th year. Kim will be joined by her American teammate Maddie Mastro of Wrightwood, California, in debuting new tricks they’ve worked on this offseason to the competition scene. Both Kim and Mastro arrive at Copper Mountain as the only two women to have landed frontside double corks — two inversions on their vertical axis — on snow.
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Steamboat Springs native and Breckenridge resident Arielle Gold also should score near the top of the 27-rider women’s snowboard field. It’ll be Gold’s first major competition back, however, from offseason shoulder surgery in the wake of her bronze medal performance on the halfpipe in Pyeongchang.
The qualifying round for the snowboard competition is scheduled for Thursday from 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m, while the final round is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
“I have had the privilege to work with our snowboard halfpipe riders for 12 seasons now,” U.S. Halfpipe Pro Team head coach Rick Bower said in a statement. “I can say that I have worked with some of the most talented snowboarders of all time and this current crew of riders are as motivated, hungry and skilled as anyone. Our riders are doing truly groundbreaking skills acquired at the Saas Fee (Switzerland) camp and I think this season is shaping up to see some tricks that have never been done before in competition.”
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Voters pick new face, Quentin 'Beam' Furr, for Broward County Commission
By By Brittany Wallman and Sun Sentinel
Aug 26, 2014 | 10:24 PM
A longtime Hollywood commissioner will join the Broward County Commission as the newest face, after he beat a well-known state representative for the seat.
Quentin "Beam" Furr, a high school librarian who served on the Hollywood City Commission from 2000 to 2012, will replace Sue Gunzburger, who has occupied the seat for more than two decades and is leaving due to term limits. Furr beat State Rep. Joe Gibbons of Hallandale Beach, also a Democrat.
In southwest Broward, voters returned Barbara Sharief of Miramar to the County Commission, favoring her over Alexandra Davis, a Miramar commissioner. And in northeast Broward, Democratic voters gave Fort Lauderdale attorney Ken Keechl the nod to face Republican Chip LaMarca of Lighthouse Point in November.
Furr and Sharief are virtually assured wins in November. Both face write-in candidates who will be represented on the November ballot as blank lines. No write-in candidate has won a general election in Florida.
Furr was Gunzburger's choice to replace her, because she said he would continue her focus on ethics, the environment and social services.
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Furr's political battle in District 6 with longtime politician and lobbyist Gibbons was fierce. Furr was blasted in campaign literature for foreclosing on a Holocaust museum in Hollywood, was blamed for not speaking up about the convoluted southern exit from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and was said in one ad to have "put his boot on our police and firefighters'' because of his votes for pension reform.
But he fired back, telling voters in political mailers that Gibbons is "not here for us'' and spends his time in Jacksonville. Gibbons' wife and 5-year-old twins live in Lakeland; they formerly lived in Jacksonville.
That message resounded with voter Ann Ralston, 61, a Hollywood Democrat.
"I voted for Beam Furr,'' she said. "He at least lives here. He will fight more for Hollywood than his opponent. Joe was working more for state things."
Sharief, first elected to the County Commission in 2010, is a former Miramar commissioner, a businesswoman, and a mom of five, who is serving a one-year turn as the county's ceremonial mayor. She is one of Broward's only Muslim-raised elected officials, as well.
Her District 8 race with Davis was acrimonious. Sharief was hit with multiple complaints to state elections officials, and she claimed a gun was pulled on her by a state representative's brother-in-law, in an election-related dispute in Davie.
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"It's over, it's over,'' said an elated Sharief from her victory party at home, where about 150 supporters gathered and the music was blaring. "I knew that my voters that were out there knew I was doing a good job.''
The victory of Keechl in northeast Broward's District 4 sets up an epic rematch between Keechl and incumbent Commissioner Chip LaMarca.
LaMarca is the sole Republican on the nine-member County Commission, and he got there by taking Keechl's seat in 2010.
Since then, Keechl attempted to return to the dais in another district, two years ago, but lost.
Keechl won out Tuesday over Ben Lap, a first-time candidate and Democratic fundraiser.
Keechl said being a county commissioner was the most enjoyable job he ever had, and he wants it back. He served only one four-year term before losing to LaMarca.
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A fourth County Commission seat in contention, District 2 in northern Broward, was postponed to the November ballot because of litigation. Five Democrats are running in that race. Their names appeared on the ballots Tuesday, but results were not announced publicly.
Staff writer Susannah Bryan contributed to this report.
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The Sunnyside Jungle
by Paul Friedlander
After WWII, my dad and his brother mustered out of the service and bought a 2-family house at the corner of 43rd Street and Skillman Avenue. We lived up; my aunt, uncle and 2 cousins down.
Across 43rd street, stretching two blocks west and one block south lay a two acre vacant dirt lot dotted with crusty old trees and bushes. If one were to mount the small berm along the lot’s northern edge, you would encounter, at the bottom of steep 30-yard slope, a ravine containing a single track direct from Penn Station. Up over the other side lay the many Long Island Railroad tracks taking commuters home. Beyond those, the Pennsylvania R.R. marshaling yards made up all the line’s trains departing from Penn Station heading west.
To our gang of urban Huck Finns, this territory became the “Sunnyside Jungle,” an urban playground for adventure, daring and youthful exuberance. In 1951, the City purchased the lot land to build the Torsney Playground, and the felled trees, piled in the center, became our first neighborhood play structure, a gigantic jungle gym.
Those of us with either a more audacious spirit or a lack of any common sense headed for the “rope,” a thick, manila cable tied to the underside of the 39th street bridge at Skillman Avenue. Under the trestle, we would mount it at the top of the slope while standing on a big knot and swing out over the single track. If we were lucky, a train would be wending its way to the yards as we flew over the top of the cars. The ride would end as we dropped the 15 feet on to the sandy shoulder of the track and ran back up slope for another ride.
After they built the Park, Sunnyside kids had the benefit of a softball field, roller hockey, stickball rectangles on the basketball court walls, handball courts and swings. Nonetheless, we still occasionally gravitated to more venturesome “Jungle” pursuits. Across the single-track ravine and in between the multiple LIRR tracks lay “Rabbit Island, ” a large packed sand and gravel playing space where regularly scheduled ballgames were played. The adventure included actually making it across the tracks to the venue.
Finally, perhaps to corroborate the accusation that 1950s teenagers were really juvenile delinquents, we would occasionally raid the halted or slow moving Pennsylvania RR trains making their way around the big slow horseshoe curve sending them back west to the Marshaling Yards. These barely adolescent Sunnyside pirates sought railroad treasure, consisting of flares, paper cups and “boom booms,” small explosive charges that railroad personnel strapped to the track notifying an engineer of trouble ahead.
Of course there was inherent danger in this particular pursuit. More than one boom boom went off spontaneously. And, more than one “pirate” was apprehended by the railroad police and deposited unceremoniously at his parents’ doorstep, or even worse.
I managed to survive these intrepid adventures with relatively few scrapes, some from rope landings and once from being thrown down the ravine slope by one of the Diablos, a local gang. Soon I was commuting into the City to high school, toting my banjo to Washington Square Park on Sunday afternoons, and trying to make sense out of my newfound interest in the opposite sex. Obla-di, obla-da.
The Sunnyside railway yard looking west towards Manhattan from the 39th Street bridge.
Paul Friedlander, Ph.D., Professor of Music Emeritus, California State University, Chico, is an educator, scholar, activist and musician.
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My V12 Vantage S is a particularly high specification, having been previously owned by Aston Martin and was used as their UK launch press car. The options include special order Flugplatz Blue, carbon lightweight bucket seats, B&O hifi, reversing camera, light-weight satin black wheels, carbon wing mirrors, grille, front splitter and interior.
It’s just turned 2 years old having covered just over 15,000 miles. I’ve had it a few months now, although it’s a weekend car for me, it will get used and I’ll no doubt put 5-6,000 miles on it every year.
The thing that strikes you first is the colour. It’s a touch vivid shall we say. Personally I love it, the reaction from the public has been great too. Finger pointing, picture taking, a lot of that must be down to the colour. It certainly stands out in a crowd!
For me the Aston Martin Vantage is one of the prettiest cars ever made, I mean just look at it! Interior wise the carbon lightweight bucket seats take centre stage, they match the hardcore character of the car perfectly.
The cabin has a quality feel with lots of leather & carbon fibre. Place the rather beautiful looking cut crystal emotional control unit (!) into the slot in the centre of the dash and await for the onslaught of exhaust noise!
Anyone who loves an Aston Martin is going to be very impressed with this car! I can’t think of a better way to start your wedding day than turning up this truly stunning V12 Vantage S!
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Blogs | Wednesday | 26 April 2017 | 12:46h
Oil tanker versus speedboat
In today’s rapidly digitalizing world, companies can be divided into two categories based on their speed and agility. On the one hand we have the traditional firms and large multinationals that, just like oil tankers, need a lot of time to change course. On the other we have very agile companies that, just like speedboats, can deftly weave around the waters and even accelerate if necessary.
By Martijn Lofvers, publishing director & chief editor
Research and advisory company Gartner has developed an analogy for these two operational speeds, calling them the Mode 1 and Mode 2 approach. According to Gartner, Mode 1 is the traditional approach with a lean and efficient supply chain. Mode 2 revolves around innovative, agile strategies such as the 3D printing of spare parts and the use of intelligent robots.
Gartner also works with a five-stage supply chain maturity model which includes a matrix with the targets (from costs to service) along the horizontal axis and the mindset (from internal to external) along the vertical axis. A company moves through the various phases, starting from the bottom right as a fragmented organization and then progressing towards the top right, in the shape of a sideways letter ‘U’, to become an agile, fully customer-driven supply chain. In effect, this describes the route of a cumbersome oil tanker which will take years to complete the five stages of this model – if the company manages to reach the ultimate end phase at all, that is.
However, some companies can’t afford to take this long way round. At Adidas in Russia, things reached crisis point a couple of years ago when the local economy crashed and the franchisees went bust. Adidas itself acquired these stores including the extremely immature supply chain organization and, as quickly as a speedboat and with a pragmatic approach, succeeded in reaching the fully customer-driven phase in the space of just two years. In actual fact, the company headed upwards from Stage 1 to Stage 5 in a straight line.
Global brewing giant Heineken launched a start-up called Beerwulf earlier this year. Beerwulf aims to become the worldwide equivalent of Booking.com for the online sale and home delivery of specialty beers. Since this start-up will supply all brands of specialty beer, it is in effect competing with Heineken. Adidas and Heineken are two practical examples of how, despite their size, large companies can still move as quickly as a speedboat.
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Chailey charity calls on the public to back its fundraising appeal
Henry, aged eight, using the trial Innowalk at Chailey Heritage Foundation
Published: 13:57 Friday 29 November 2019
A charity which supports children and young adults with complex disabilities is urging the public to back its Christmas appeal to buy a specialist piece of equipment.
Chailey Heritage Foundation is looking to raise £18,000 to buy an Innowalk – a motor-operated therapy device that gives those who use wheelchairs the opportunity to move their legs and arms.
It is hoping to generate the sum through online match funding platform The Big Give, which will double donations made from Tuesday (December 3) to December 10 as part of its Christmas Challenge campaign – so for £9,000 of donations the charity would receive the £18,000 needed.
Last year, Chailey Heritage Foundation raised £15,000 through the initiative to buy more computers with eye gaze technology.
Director of development Sally Anne Murray said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be participating in this national initiative again.
“Christmas is always a happy time of year for everyone at Chailey Heritage and the Big Give is an opportunity for everyone to make a difference to the lives of these young people.”
She added: “This year our focus is on raising funds for an Innowalk.
“By having access to our own Innowalk, young people will be able to gain a whole range of health benefits which include building muscles, strengthening bones, improving digestion, sleep patterns and improving general well-being.
“It would be wonderful if our kind supporters could back us and make a real difference to the lives of the young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation this Christmas.”
Chailey Heritage Foundation has had an Innowalk at its North Chailey site on a trial basis. One user has been Henry, eight, who has complex physical needs including cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus and epilepsy.
His mother Caroline said: “Henry is a full-time wheelchair user, so to know that he could use an Innowalk regularly would be just amazing.
“For me as a parent, it’s great to know that he is getting that exercise, that his heart is getting a pump and his legs are getting a good workout.”
To donate to the campaign, visit www.thebiggive.org.uk
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Verano residents fired up about 7-Eleven near their 'quiet community' in Port St. Lucie
Residents of PGA Village Verano say a proposed 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store would increase traffic and crime in their community.
Verano residents fired up about 7-Eleven near their 'quiet community' in Port St. Lucie Residents of PGA Village Verano say a proposed 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store would increase traffic and crime in their community. Check out this story on tcpalm.com: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/shaping-our-future/property-values/2019/10/24/verano-residents-oppose-7-eleven-gas-station-western-port-st-lucie/3947821002/
Keona Gardner, Treasure Coast Newspapers Published 6:30 a.m. ET Oct. 24, 2019 | Updated 12:28 p.m. ET Oct. 24, 2019
PORT ST. LUCIE — Fear over increased crime and traffic brought PGA Village Verano residents out to a meeting Wednesday to fight a proposed 24-hour 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store.
Publix, which owns the 2.2 acres,wants to build a 3,100-square-foot gas station and convenience store next to its existing Publix supermarket on Crosstown Parkway at Commerce Center Drive. Publix wold lease the land to 7-Eleven for up to 30 years.
The gas station would have 16 pumps and would have right turns in and out onto Commerce Center Drive, according to planning records.
The City Council is to vote on the issue Monday. The Planning and Zoning Commission, in a 4-3 vote on Oct. 1, recommended the City Council approve the project.
More than 100 residents on Wednesday attended the two-hour meeting at the Verano clubhouse, sometimes shouting questions at moderator attorney Bob Raynes and senior planner Josh Long, both of Gunster law firm; and Brandon Wolf, senior real estate representative for 7-Eleven.
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Since Jan. 1, 2017, there have been no criminal incidents at seven of 12 gas stations within a half-mile radius of Interstate 95 and Florida’s Turnpike, according to the Police Department.
Brandon Wolf, senior real estate representative for 7-Eleven, Inc, Wednesday talks to a group of more than 100 residents of PGA Village Verano about the 24/7 gas station the company wants to open at Crosstown Parkway and Commerce Center. A majority of the residents in the room opposed the store citing concerns with increased crime and traffic. (Photo: KEONA GARDNER/TCPALM)
But that didn’t convince one woman who urged the crowd to Google "crime near 7-Eleven stores" to learn what would happen if the store were built.
Many residents questioned the need for a store to remain open 24 hours when most of the Verano residents are asleep by 10 p.m.
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The company noticed the Crosstown Parkway area lacked a gas station and wanted to provide a convenience to the community, Wolf said.
Publix has agreed to pay for a left-turn lane at Crosstown Parkway to allow customers to return to I-95 or continue east on Crosstown Parkway.
Just the fact the gas station needs a U-turn lane directing customers to I-95 is proof it has no benefit to Verano community, Patty Sakala said.
Patty Sakala, resident of PGA Village Verano, on Oct. 23, 2019, said she opposes the opening of a 7-Eleven gas station at Crosstown Parkway and Commerce Center Drive because it would increase traffic to her neighborhood. (Photo: KEONA GARDNER/TCPALM)
“I don’t want something like this open 24 hours a day in our neighborhood,” said Sakala, who, with her husband, Bruce, moved to the community five months ago from Delray Beach.
“I want this to remain a quiet neighborhood. I would support something like a CVS or Walgreens, something that fits in with the community.”
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The station is needed to provide service for first responders and other people who work overnight and evening shifts, representatives said.
At one point, Wolf threatened to end the meeting if the raucous crowd continued yelling out questions and interrupting him and each other.
Danielle Steinmann said she is concerned the increase in traffic would make it dangerous for her to drive her golf cart to Publix.
“This is America and this is a free country, and they have a right to build it,” Steinmann said.
“I don’t want to boycott anything, but I don’t want this gas station to change my quality of life. I still want to be able to safely drive my golf cart to Publix.”
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Call of Duty World League Championship at Amway Center, August 9-13
Griffyn Pilcher
It seems these days that everyone has to have some sort of professional league. Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Rainbow Six: Siege, Dota, even Madden has its own pro league with potentially massive payouts for the winners. As it should be, Call of Duty is no exception. August 9-13 will see the top 32 Call of Duty teams in the world compete for their share of the $1.5 million prize pool at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.
As of the writing of this article, six teams have already claimed their seats at the Call of Duty World League Championship: EnVyUs, Evil Geniuses, FaZe Clan, and Rise Nation (North America); Splyce (European Union); Mindfreak (Asia-Pacific). However, many other teams are still vying to claim their spot at the Championship.
Who doesn’t think this is awesome?
The following is Stage 1 of the World League Championship:
The schedule for May is as follows:
May 5-7: eUnited, Luminosity Gaming, Millenium, Epsilon
May 12-14: OpTic Gaming, Red Reserve, Enigma6 Group, Elevate
May 21-23: Playoff to determine seeding for Stage 2
Of course, there are also the regional championships for North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. So even if a team doesn’t quite make it to the World League Championship, they can still claim a portion of their region’s prizes.
If you are a serious Call of Duty type, you can buy tickets for any of the remaining game series at mlg.tv. If you can’t make any of the remaining matches or are a total casual like me, you can also watch some INHUMAN REACTIONS streamed live at mlg.tv/callofduty.
More information on the World League is available at any of the following links:
http://www.callofduty.com/cwl;
tv.majorleaguegaming.com/channel/cwl;
www.youtube.com/majorleaguegaming.
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