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Saving Tiberius #55 in Sales on Amazon
I checked the ranking numbers for my novel, Saving Tiberius on Amazon this morning. Where it ranks in all 3 categories are excellent, especially in the Medical Thriller category, where it stands at #55.
In the other two categories, it's no slouch either. Of the tens of thousands of books listed on the website, Saving Tiberius, stands at #386 in Crime Action & Adventure and #658 in Mystery Action & Adventure.
Wow! Top 100 in one, top 500 in another and top 1,000 in an even broader category. I'm quite proud of this work.
It's also available in print and as an e-book from Chapters/Indigo and as an e-book through the Apple Books app.
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Saving Tiberius from Bookland Press is now available for purchase from Indigo and Amazon
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Contact me at gordonkjonesauthor@yahoo.ca
Gord and his wife, Teena, live in Toronto with their two cats, Crumpet and Muffin. Defending the Inland Shores: Newfoundland in the War of 1812 was his first published work. Saving Tiberius is his first fictional novel.
A former sabre fencer, he now enjoys his time away from writing playing pickleball. He is a professional member of the Canadian Authors Association, and the Crime Writers of Canada, plus a Social Media Volunteer for Annex Cat Rescue (https://annexcatrescue.ca).
He thanks Teena for bringing cats into his life.
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New York, NY, --City Paddle Festivals, a participatory three-stop Standup Paddleboard experience and celebration that connects some of the world's most high profile Cities (London, New York, Paris), hosted a massive number of fans and athletes for a day of unforgettable SUP experiences, live music and an action-packed New York SUP Open, the second stop of the APP World Tour.
The New York skyline set the backdrop to this one-of-a-kind race. Photo courtesy of APP World Tour.
New York SUP Open Race Recap
The day started off with the Men's and Women's Pro races of the New York SUP Open. The world's top-ranked SUP athletes competed in choppy, high-traffic conditions as they made their way from the starting line at Brookfield Place, around Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, then back to the start/finish line after a grueling upwind paddle along the Hudson River.
Both heats kept fans on the edge of their seats as Arthur Arutkin of France, Michael Booth and Travis Grant of Australia were battling for the lead for the majority of the race, as were Americans Candice Appleby and Shae Foudy in the women's race. In the end, Arthur Arukin took 1st place with a time of 58:23 followed closely by Australians Travis Grant and Michael Booth for 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.
Arthur Arutkin took home the win in the Pro Men's Division over Travis Grant and Michael Booth. Photo courtesy of APP World Tour.
In the women's, Candice Appleby broke away from Shae Foudy to take the win with a time of 1:11:54. Foudy locked in the 2nd place finish and 2017 World Champion Terrene Black took home 3rd place with a time of 1:13:28.
Following the Men's and Women's Pro competitions, the Pro-Ams took off on the same course in hopes to qualify for next year's APP World Tour, with Jeramie Vaine and Louanne Harris taking 1st in the Men's and Women's respectively. Shortly afterwards, the amateur competitors completed their bucket list paddle around the Statue of Liberty, marking the last race of the day and the beginning of an epic celebration at New York's City Paddle Festival, with Alex Pinto from Brazil and New York City local Noriko Okaya taking victory.
Candice Appleby claimed the win over teammate Shae Foudy in the Pro Women's division. Photo courtesy of APP World Tour.
City Paddle Festival NYC Kicks Off Day of SUP Celebration
Following the New York SUP Open, athletes and fans alike packed into the festival grounds to enjoy everything the Festival has to offer, including live music performed by Mo Freitas (who is also currently ranked 2nd overall in the APP World Tour), SUP demos in the pool, DJ sets and food and drinks provided by Red Bull, Brew Dr. Kombucha and Kona Deep. Throughout the day, youth SUP clinics were held in the APP's on-site demo pool where teens and children of all ages got to experience the sport in an incredible urban setting.
Kids got a taste of SUP in the safety of a pool. Photo courtesy of APP World Tour.
"It is always a beautiful sight to see the best of the best in SUP connect with their fans and those passionate about the sport," says Tristan Boxford, CEO of the Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP). "Today we saw the world's best SUP athletes, aspiring professionals and the next generation of the sport's leaders come together to celebrate their love for SUP and share their enthusiasm in such an amazing environment," continued Boxford.
The New York SUP Action Continues All Week
The distance racing portion of the New York SUP Open came to an end under bluebird skies this Saturday, but the action continues on Tuesday September 18th as the Pros prepare for a dramatic Sprint Racing elimination through the surf, right at the heart of the City of Long Beach at Hurley Surf Club, powered by Skudinsurf.
Mo Freitas, live in concert. Photo courtesy of APP World Tour.
Following the Sprint Race, the 2018 APP World Surfing Tour kicks off from September 18th through the 23rd. This event will also be held in Long Beach, the east coast's most iconic surfing destination. The Main Event will consist of the Top 24 Men and Top 10 Women in the World based on the 2017 World Tour Rankings, with an additional 8 Men Wildcards and 4 Women Wildcards being awarded to stand out competitors from across the globe. This event, as well as the Sprint Racing Elimination, will be broadcast live at www.appworldtour.com from September 18th-23rd.
In addition to the sprint and surf competitions, the APP is proud to sponsor a 5.5 mile downwind paddle benefiting the SURF FOR ALL Foundation. The paddle will start from the tip of Long Beach and finish back down at the APP World Tour venue in Long Beach, which will be held on September 22nd. For more information on the SURF FOR ALL Downwind paddle, please visit www.newyorksupopen.com or enter directly by CLICKING HERE.
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RV travel a holiday option post-COVID-19
Heather Hinchcliffe
TORONTO — One part of Canada’s travel and tourism industry which appears to be sitting in the driver’s seat and ready to navigate the post-COVID-19 world better than most is the recreational vehicle (RV) sector.
In fact, the road ahead never looked better for RVers as Canadians eye alternatives to international vacations.
Even before the pandemic arrived, the popularity of RV vacations was on the rise across Canada — a 2018 national study by Go Rving Canada and RVDA Canada that was conducted by The Portage Group revealed that there are more than two million RVs on the road in Canada and that 15 per cent of all Canadian households now own an RV. Another industry report revealed that a million Canadians experienced their first RV trip in 2019.
In the past five years, revenue in Canada’s RV industry has increased by 3.7 per cent and last year alone the sector contributed $3.6 billion to nation’s tourism coffers.
Above: RV vacations bring Canadians closer to nature and are much more affordable.
Sales of RVs, especially big rigs with square footage that most modern condo units would envy, have been steadily increasing over the past decade and last year sales reached over $4 billion in Canada. That’s an average annual growth of 2.7 per cent between 2014 and 2019.
Thanks to the loss of a regular paycheque for many Canadians during the pandemic, money will be scarce this holiday season. However, according to a study conducted by CBRE Hotels Advisory Group, RV vacations offer Canadians a more affordable vacation alternative. The study, which compared the cost of eight of the most popular vacation types, concluded that RV vacations, on average, are 62 per cent less expensive compared to other vacations.
We’re not talking Trailer Park Boys camping here, either. Over the past decade, RV sites have become more theme park in their appearance and now offer amenities usually reserved for 5-star resorts.
Some private camping sites, for instance, feature happy hours, restaurants, community dinners, evening programs, spas, full service health clubs, beaches, level cement patios suited for big rigs, outdoor seating areas and clubhouses stocked with pools and games’ rooms offering lots of electronic entertainment. Some even offer shuttle services to nearby restaurants, attractions and casinos.
Above: Big rig RVs are much easier to operate now and their interiors are luxurious.
A recent Kampgrounds of America Inc., survey, based on 2,903 households in Canada and the U.S., revealed that since 2014, six million North American households have enjoyed an RV experience anually and those who take at least three camping trips a year has increased by 64 per cent over that period.
The Kampgrounds survey also revealed that Western Canada has the highest rate of RV ownership in North America — 68 per cent — followed by Eastern Canada (60 per cent).
Interestingly, the Calgary-based Bucars Blog reports that of those Canadians who went camping for the first time in 2019, 56 per cent were Millennials, 25 per cent were Gen X, 14 per cent Baby Boomers and 4 per cent were 65+. According to Go Rving Canada, 67 per cent of RV enthusiasts are under the age of 55.
Bucers Blog also says the annual household income of RVers is $62,000, but 18 per cent earn in excess of $100,000 annually.
Okay, so I’m ready to shift into high gear and head out on the open road for my first RV experience. But there are important things to consider and Go Rving Canada has supplied TraveLife with a list of 10 things first-timers should know, like:
Above: Before heading out on the open road there's things you must know.
1- Create a rental checklist: Some important things to keep in mind when renting an RV include insurance, license, deposit, reservations, cancellation policies, mileage and convenience packages.
2- Know your budget: Whether you’re jumping in full-time for the season or looking for a weekend getaway, RVing is an affordable lifestyle that offers a range of price-points depending on what you’re looking to do. For example, a Class C Motorhome may cost $1,000 per week, while a Travel Trailer is $500 per week.
3- Check out floor plans of the RVs before renting: It is often worth visiting the dealership prior to booking to see if it’s the right fit for you.
4- Start small: If it is your first time, it’s best to keep it simple and get a feel for handling the rental before setting off coast to coast.
5- Speak to your insurance broker to see if you’re covered for RV rentals: You may need to arrange additional coverage from the rental company.
6- Understand rules and regulations: Check if pets are allowed at the campground if you want to bring your dog or look into regulations if you plan to cross the border.
7- Ask rental dealers to reommend campgrounds: You can often get some great discounts.
8- Ensure you book the require spaced needed: When making a campground reservation, make sure you know the size of your RV to ensure you have enough space for the unit.
9- Pack beyond the essentials: Many rental companies pair the RV with accessories you will need for your trip. It’s important to figure out what exactly comes with your rental and to pack a little more. You never know what you may need!
10- Ask for advice: Talk to your campground neighbours - if this is your first time RVing, there’s tons of hacks seasoned campers can offer to make your experience easier.
According to long-time RVers, 24 per cent say the most important thing to remember when picking a campground is the atmosphere it offers. Another 22 per cent say the location is the most important factor while 18 per cent look at the quality of the campsites before parking. Twelve per cent say campground amenities (power, water, etc.) should be top of mind. People looking for pet-friendly campgrounds account for 7 per cent of all RVers, while just 3 per cent pick a campsite based on Wi-Fi availability.
Camping, according to Go Rving Canada, is the dominant activity among 58 per cent of RVers while 23 per cent like visiting national and provincial parks.Another 23 per cent like hiking and backpacking while 18 per cent hit the beach, 14 per cent like sightseeing, while the rest like to use their RV for visiting family and friends and getting closer to nature.
Oh, and if you think owning an RV is for men only, think again. While 57 per cent of RV owners are male, Go Rving Canada reports that 43 per cent are women and the gap between the genders is closing rapidly.
RVing is the perfect vacation for those wanting to practice social distancing while travelling.
For more information on RVing in Canada and North America, visit Go RVing for RV info - https://gorving.ca or the Canadian Camping and RV Council - https://ccrvc.ca
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Moving Forward Sideways Like a Crab
by Shani Mootoo
"A stunning meditation on story--how our lives are shaped by both the stories we're told and the stories we tell. . . portrays the beautiful (yet often tense) bond between a parent and child, the complexities of immigration, the fluidity of gender. . . . It is a gorgeously written novel, typical of Mootoo's poetic gifts." National Post
Jonathan Lewis-Adey was nine when his parents, who were raising him in a comfortable house on a tree-lined street in downtown Toronto, separated, and his mother Sid vanished entirely from his life. It is not until he is a grown man--a writer with two books to his name, a supportive girlfriend, and a promising career--that Jonathan finally reconnects with his beloved lost parent, only to find, to his shock and dismay, that the woman he knew as "Sid" has become an elegant man named Sydney living quietly in a well-appointed house in his native Trinidad.
In the nine years since then, Jonathan has travelled from Canada to pay regular visits to Sydney on his island retreat, trying with quiet desperation to rediscover the parent he adored inside this familiar stranger. And for nine years, as his own life and career stall, he struggles to overcome his confusion and repressed anger at the choices Sydney has made. As the novel opens, Jonathan has been summoned urgently to Trinidad where Sydney, now aged and dying, seems at last to offer him the gift he longs for: a winding story that moves forward sideways as it reveals the truths of Sydney's life. But when and where the story will end is up to Jonathan, and it is he who must decide what to do with Sydney's haunting legacy of love, loss and acceptance.
Shani Mootoo
SHANI MOOTOO is the much-loved author of the novels Cereus Blooms at Night, which was a Giller Prize finalist, longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and won the BC Book Prize for Fiction; He Drown She in the Sea, which was longlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award; and most recently, Valmiki's Daughter, which was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Mootoo was born in Trinidad and grew up there and in Ireland. She immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, two decades ago, and now lives with her partner near Toronto.
• "Moving Forward has a fascinating premise, one that emboldens Mootoo's ongoing literary project of giving voice to sexual minorities with brown faces from hot countries. . . . They are stories that can no longer be silenced." The Globe and Mail
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Summary: This week, I watched the Brain of Morbius, one of the "old Doc" episodes of Doctor Who. It has now been over twenty years since I watched my first Doctor Who episodes. Come, watch me reminisce.
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My grandfather died somewhere in the 1980s. My mother's father. And my step-grandfather. They died very close together, and I never can remember which one went first. In a strange coincidence, they both had the last name of Wiggins. My grandmother married two unrelated men with the same last name. I wonder if being pragmatic had anything to do with it? No changing of the address forms or checkbooks or anything. Whatever her reasons, by the end of the year (and I was eight or nine at the time), I had inherited an old black-and-white TV set from one of them. And that is how I always remember that TV: the TV I got when one of my my grandparents died.
A television set is a particularly enclosed type of freedom when it only gets three or so channels; but what it did get me was the chance to watch something different from what my father watched. As true of most kids in single-set homes, my control of the TV lasted only from the time I got home from school to the time that he got home for work, a period of maybe a couple of hours. Having that dinky little TV in my room meant I could watch whatever I wanted to, assuming it was on. By the time I had gotten that freedom, though, that window-of-time between my-school and his-work led me to consider PBS the absolute pinnacle of television. NBC would have random talkshows and boring stuff on. CBS might have some after school special, but those are meant for adults to watch and worry about their kids. I do not think we had ABC yet, but even if we did, it would have been no better. At that time afternoon programming was mostly TV for the older folk who might be retired. PBS, though, had all sorts of goodies, and upon getting my TV, it was my primary channel to watch.
Those who know PBS know that it is not the best channel for keeping kids interested, at night, unless they are into things like Antique Roadshows; but a couple nights every week there was something interesting. The Edward Gorey inspired (drawn?) opening of Mystery, the Classical-infused opening of Masterpiece Theater, and, most importantly, the weird techno-drum stylings of Doctor Who's opening. Saturday nights on PBS, starting about 9 P.M., right after The Lawrence Welk Show, it would kick in: dun de dunn de dunnn de duuunnn...weeeee wwooooooo, wwwwoooo weeeee woooo. Then the blue police-box TARDIS would show up, and then Tom Baker's face. The first episode I saw was somewhere in the four episode ark called The Face of Evil. I try, and fail, to recall how PBS aired them. Was it two or three episodes a saturday night? Maybe four? I know it was more than half an hour. It went on long enough that I would often fall asleep in the middle and wake up hearing The Star Hustler talking about some planetary alignment that was awfully boring to a nine-year-old. Then PBS would go off the air. What an odd thing to end with, you know? Anyhow, after my first night of watching Doctor Who, I was introduced to Leela, the savage woman companion, who would become my first crush.
Sure, it was somewhat chauvinisitc: here's a diamond in the rough who gets to be civilized by the Doctor. It's not quite the same as a guy fantazing about a woman giving sexual favors for fixing a flat tire, but it is about the same. It also formed something of an important prototypical fascination with womankind for me. When, a season or so later, she left; I was so broken up over it that I woke my mom up at 11 P.M. to say, sadly, "She's gone!" (My mom somehow understood)
Over the next few years, I would guess six or seven, I watched the Doctor and his string of companions go through all sorts of cheap sets and deep adventures. As a kid, I never quite appreciated the older three Doctors, Tom Baker and on were my favorite. I sort of regret that now. The rules changed a lot under Tom Baker's years, but still; there was some classic and groundbreaking SF going on before he showed up. For those not in the know, the Doctor "regenerates" every few years to become a new person. This both allows actors to move on without the show having to come to a stop, and it makes up part of the mythos of the show. Another regular aspect of the show is that the Doctor gets several companions, most often but not always female, who help him out on his various adventures. They get shed more readily than the doctor, some only in it for short bursts, but several of the important ones (Romana, Sarah Jane, Rose Tyler) end up being just as big of a part of the show as the Doctor himself.
About two or three years after I started watching Doctor Who—we should be coming up on 1990 or so—PBS began airing episodes of Are You Being Served? in the first thirty minutes of the time slot DW had occupied. I was kind of amazed at first, and pissed a little, too. Here was comedy that was like American comedy, but, to me, better. The trade off was less Doctor. Then, sometime later, AYBS went to a two-episode block, and there was even less Doctor to watch weekly. Eventually, the show went off of PBS altogether and a block called "the Brit-coms" took over. Each week there were four different British sitcoms played, almost always with an episode of Are You Being Served? in the lead and other series including Keeping Up Appearances, May to December, To the Manor Born, and The Good Life. I missed Doctor Who terribly and kept wanting it to come back, but eventually grew to love, and even be a little addicted, to these new shows.
Go ahead and fast forward years later. I had heard of random Doctor Who tidbits here or there: "longest running SF show on TV" and "highly influential television". What I did not hear is that the show had basically went off the air about the time PBS had started paring it down in time, and this was likely linked to them not wanting to just reloop the same episodes they had already played through before.
Skipping to the end, I was excited to hear that the show was being revived. However, outside of catching maybe six episodes of the first of the new seaons, I fell behind. When it came out on DVD, the $75 price tag kept me back. Then came the next season and the next, and everyone was getting excited and making references to sonic screwdrivers and such and I was an outsider to the series that defined my imagination more than any other television show. It was an odd feeling. It's like an old time Trekker watching spinoffs like Enterprise and the new JJ Abrams movie get some traction into the canon and not knowing what to do with himself. I eventually sucked it up a month or two ago, bought the DVDs, and started watching them. The sounds of the TARDIS fading away, the classic beats of the opening theme...ah, memories. They connect to a deep part of my brain and it makes me quite happy, even with the cheesy special effects that creep through.
Speaking of cheesy, by the way, Sarah and I sat down and watched The Brain of Morbius yesterday, a four parter back when Sarah Jane was the companion. Really cheesy but so much fun. I am going to buy at least a handful of the older story-arcs and watch them. It's not just about reclaiming some lost sense of childhood, it's appreciating the genius that sometimes comes out of low-budget creativity; the sort of thing that I would not have appreciated as a child. While it is not exactly a trip down memory lane, I have to say, it does bring back some good old nostalgia. I'm loving it.
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#9 Wisconsin Edges #8 Maryland in MSG Thriller
By Teddy Gutkin
In the first game of the Big Ten tournament’s packed 4-game set Thursday, the Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Maryland Terrapins in a 59-54 thriller. Ethan Happ led the Badgers with 14 points, and Brevin Pritzl hit the game-winning layup to help the Badgers stave off a Maryland squad that was in desperate need of a win to improve their tournament resume. With this loss, the Terps will almost certainly be left out of the Big Dance.
Badgers were able to outlast Maryland with a balanced scoring output in which six out of nine players who saw action score, including four in double figures. Brad Davison, who scored 13 points, hit two free throws with 8 seconds remaining to put the Badgers up by 3.
Maryland was led by Kevin Huerter, who finished with a game-high 20 points. However, he also doomed the Terps late, splitting a pair of free throws with 9.6 seconds to go and a chance to tie the game. However, Maryland cannot place its blame solely on the miscue otf their talented sophomore guard. The team, which is one of the Big Ten’s more efficient three-point shooting teams, finished just 2-14 from deep, and never led in by more than one point despite being in control for large portions of the game.
The Badgers weren’t much better, going 3-18 from three in one of the worst shooting performances in the Big Ten this season. Ultimately, though, WIsconsin’s ability to force timely turnovers, like Khalil Iverson’s steal with 6 seconds remaining in the game to seal the victory, was what helped to push them over the top on Thursday afternoon.
“[Iverson] has evolved into our defense end stopper,” WIsconsin coach Greg Gard raved. “For him to come in and make a play like that at the end to seal it was great.”
Next up for WIsconsin is a rematch against the top-seeded Michigan State Spartans. The two teams clashed last Sunday in Madison, with the Spartans winning by a score of 68-63 despite Brad Davison’s career-high 34 points. Gard is well aware that this matchup will present a huge challenge to his young squad.
“Obviously they have a lot of weapons,” he said. “We have to get a lot of rest here tonight and get ready for tomorrow.”
“We just have to play and advance,” Happ added.
Despite their long odds, this Badgers squad showed tremendous grit in today’s win, and they certainly won’t go down without a fight tomorrow against the Spartans.
Game Leaders:
Ethan Happ, F, WIsconsin (14 points, 7 rebounds, 4/10 FG, 6/7 FTs)
Kevin Huerter, G, Maryland (20 points, 8/15 FG, 3 rebounds)
Brad Davison, G, Wisconsin (13 points, 5/12 FG, 2 assists)
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Palazzo Davanzati
Palazzo Davanzati is a mansion-turned-museum in Florence that models what life was like in medieval Italy. Built in the 14th century, the palace contains more than 10 rooms beautifully and carefully decorated with period furniture and frescoes, as well as a courtyard and original stone and wood staircases.
Via Porta Rossa, 13, Florence, Italy, 50123
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Browse: Home / 2017 / February / 22 / New coalition in Tunisia fights for LGBTQI rights
New coalition in Tunisia fights for LGBTQI rights
Posted by admin76crimes on February 22, 2017 in Middle East / North Africa | 279 Views | 10 Responses
In Tunisia, 20 LGBTQI and allied activist associations met yesterday to form a new coalition to fight together for the human rights of LGBTQI Tunisians.
HuffPost Tunisia reported (as translated here from the original French):
In Tunisia, LGBTQI associations join forces to internationalize the struggle for their rights
Announcement of the publication of “State of Affairs,” the new coalition’s report on the rights of LGBTQI people in Tunisia.
“Historical.” That’s the word that LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) associations in Tunisia use to describe their coalition, which has presented a report on the situation of LGBTQI people in Tunisia. The report will be submitted for the next Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Tunisia before the U.N. Human Rights Council in May 2017.
In a crowded room, in a moment of unprecedented unity, in front of a crowd of Tunisian and foreign activists and sympathizers, punctuated by enthusiastic applause, the coalition — comprising the NGOs Damj, Mawjoudin, Chouf, Shams and the Kelmty collective, with the support of EuroMed Rights and the Heinrich Boll Foundation and 13 other co-signatory organizations — unveiled the detailed report on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Their goals are to abolish Article 230 of the Criminal Code, which criminalizes homosexuality, and Articles 226 bis, 228 and 231, which related to indecent assault, soliciting and prostitution, which constitute a Sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of homosexuals.
Location of Tunisia (Map courtesy of HRW)
The coalition reviews recent cases of discrimination against Tunisians for their sexual orientation — the Marwen case, the six young people from Kairouan, and the recent case of transsexuals in Sousse, etc. The gathering then discussed other forms of violence that force LGBTQI citizens to live their lives in the shadows, including lack of access to health care, justice, work and education; hate speech broadcast by media and political figures; anal testing; discriminatory profiling by police officers, etc., — all of them violations of the principles of human rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
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Tunisian police arrest and humiliate trans youth (November 2016, 76crimes.com)
Amid democratic reforms, deeper troubles for LGBT Tunisians (October 2016, 76crimes.com)
Homophobic attack on LGBTI rights defender in Tunisia (August 2016, 76crimes.com)
Tunisia: Attack targets LGBTQ activist from Shams (April 2016, 76crimes.com)
Appeal for an end to anti-LGBT campaign in Tunisia (April 2016, 76crimes.com)
Human rights advocates decry 3-year sentences in Tunisia (December 2015, 76crimes.com)
Tunisia: Death threats against LGBT activists (December 2015, 76crimes.com)
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Tunisia: Protests against anal exam, sodomy sentence (September 2015, 76crimes.com)
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Eric Church Wrote Johnny Cash’s Kids a Letter Before His ACM Awards Performance
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A letter to two of Johnny Cash's children helped make Eric Church's show-stopping 2020 ACM Awards performance a reality. In fact, the set may not have even happened without it.
Back in July, Church shared a worktape of himself performing Cash's "Ragged Old Flag" into his own current single "Stick That in Your Country Song" with ACM Awards Executive Producer RAC Clark: the country superstar's idea for his 2020 ACMs performance. However, they'd need permission to use the Man in Black's song.
"As we got into it, we found the Cash estate and publishers are very protective," Clark shares in Country Aircheck. "No matter how much talking I did trying to get it cleared, it was a corporate wall."
So, Clark went to Church's team with a suggestion: He needed the singer to appeal to two of Cash's children, Rosanne Cash and John Carter Cash, both of whom are artists, too. Church sent his thoughts to the Cash clan — and it worked.
"I’m never going to share that letter, but it's the reason that performance aired," Clark explains. "His passion about what he wanted to say and why allowed them to entrust him with their father’s legacy."
The title track of Cash's 47th studio album, released in 1974, "Ragged Old Flag" was written by the Man in Black after President Richard Nixon's resignation. The spoken lyrics recount a conversation between and old man and a visitor to town: After the visitor disparages the town's courthouse and "ragged old flag," the old man recounts the flag's storied history.
"And the government for which she stands / Is scandalized throughout the land / And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin / But she's in good shape for the shape she's in / 'Cause she's been through the fire before / And I believe she can take a whole lot more," reads one verse that still feels particularly timely today.
Rather than have Church sing Cash's song, however, Clark and company found an instrumentation-free recitation of "Ragged Old Flag," which allowed Cash's words to be heard in his own voice during the awards show, with Church and his band playing behind him.
"There was a lot of sweat equity by a lot of people. Part of my job is to bring these things to life, but this was Eric’s vision," Clark says. "He pushed it over the top, and boy, did he deliver."
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Tag: now listening
He Who Picks A Rose
Last night I was cleaning and listening to a stack of 45s for sale in my Discogs store. I listened to Edwin Starr’s classic, War, which always reminds of this Seinfeld scene: I flipped the 45 over and also enjoyed the B-side track, He Who Picks a Rose. This 45 was released in 1970 but … Continue reading He Who Picks A Rose
Celestial Blues
I recently stumbled on the song Celestial Blues by Gary Bartz from his album Harlem Bush Music. The song has is a unique mash up of jazz instrumentals from Gary with vocals by Andy Bey. It’s the lyrics sung by Bey that pulled me in: We must get closer to the essence of life…But be … Continue reading Celestial Blues
What I’m Listening To: 7.5.18
Below are two new releases I’ve been listening to this week: John Coltrane – Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album Discovering a lost John Coltrane album in 2018 is nothing short of a miracle, especially a studio album recorded in March of 1963 with Rudy Van Gelder and performed with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: 7.5.18
What I’m Listening To: 6.22.18
Below are two new releases I’m enjoying this week: R+R=Now – Collagically Speaking This is a jazz “supergroup” put together by pianist Robert Glasper featuring Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah on trumpet, Derrick Hodge on bass, Taylor McFerrin on synth, Justin Tyson on drums and Terrace Martin on synth and vocoder. I’m a fan of Glasper … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: 6.22.18
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Building Characters—one funeral at a time @barbtaub #wwwblogs
A fabulous guest post from writer Barb Taub today – enjoy!
I don’t know. What do you think about during funerals?
I suppose you could think about your own life, and whether this many people would ever gather in one place just to say such nice things about you. But I’m a writer, so for me funerals are ALL about the character. What went into making that person who they ended up becoming? What kind of main character did their story have?
The last two funerals I attended were for the first two people I met after moving into the tiny village in the north of England. They had already been friends for decades (the phrase “partners in crime” came up often) when I met Margaret and Marion my first morning in the Castle. I’d arrived from the States the night before, and only had time to learn one thing about castle life—the meaning of stone cold—before collapsing in a jetlag coma.
Our home-sweet-castle home in the north of England. (We were in the rear tower)
I’ve always thought that our friendship was based on the purest of human emotions: pity. First I met Margaret, who must have taken one look at me, gaping up at thousand-year-old walls, and still wearing what I’d slept in—which was, basically, everything I could pull from my suitcase, as explained here— and felt sorry for me. She introduced herself as my landlady, the owner of the castle, and informed me that it was Wednesday—which, to be honest, I couldn’t have sworn to. With Wednesdayness established between us, she took me to my first Village Coffee.
There Margaret introduced me to a lady with an accent so posh it could probably etch glass and a surprisingly wicked look in her eye. American wannabe-writer Barb, meet doctor/intellectual/PhD/90+ year old character Marion. And my life in the tiny, perfect village in the North of England officially began.
I couldn’t begin to list all the experiences the two of them introduced me to over the next several years. First, there was the Village itself. With no actual commercial entities—not even a pub!—entertainment was homemade and varied. But no matter the event, there were two things you could count on—there would be raffle tickets to buy (lots), and there would be alcohol to consume (more than lots). There were gala reenactments of the Queen’s Jubilee and the Royal Wedding, Progressive Suppers (which involved the entire village getting progressively sloshed), garden club “walks” (see progressive supper results), dance/casino/quiz/archives/garden show/you-name-it nights, and of course, the Christmas Show.
But that was only the beginning. As owner of a medieval castle, Margaret belonged to something that probably had an impressive title, but which I called Castle Club. In England, you often drive past tall stone walls and lines of trees with the occasional crest-topped gates. Well, she took me inside some of those gates, up the long drives, and into the castles and stately homes you couldn’t even see from the road.
[Digression: In my family, what’s going into my will is more of a threat. (As in, “Okay, kids: last one to call me on Mother’s Day goes in my will for that Elvis on velvet painting from Great-Aunt Mo.) So it was an amazing window on a new world for an American from the suburbs to hear people debate the best way to install a roof that will last for centuries because you don’t really own the place; you’re only borrowing it from your great-great-grandchildren.]
Ceilidh in her Castle
Then there was their generosity. Both Marion and Margaret raised charity to an art form, and invited me along. In the name of their favorite causes, I got to help with this proper victorian tea party, a ceilidh dinner dance, castle tours, and so much more.
And they showed me the England they loved, which most Americans never see. When I told Margaret that I’d never been to the Cotswolds, she joined me as my guide in a week-long driving tour which culminated (I’m so not making this up!) in joining Prince Charles at his home for tea.
Although Marion’s sight was going and her memory wasn’t what it used to be, she also happily accompanied me on jaunts all over the county. We even took a memorable road trip to the Royal Heritage Society gardens at Harlow Carr, where she took an unholy glee in informing the ticket collectors that she had a life-membership (fact) which entitled her to take guests in at no charge, including afternoon tea (not even close to fact). They meekly ushered us in. And no outing was complete without stopping for lunch where Dr. Marion would ignore all of her health restrictions to inform me that I wanted to have a drink and a sweet, to which she would of course join me.
Admiral Roebuck: With all due respect, M, I think you don’t have the balls for this job. M (Densch): Perhaps. But the advantage is, I don’t have to think with them … [Image Credit: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) ]
Decades of friendship notwithstanding, their disagreements were the stuff of Village legend, as Rock debated Hard Place in the most polite of Oxbridge accents. Of course, their eccentricities were legion, as the Villagers dodging bicycle or electric-scooter mounted octogenarians could attest. They gardened with passionate intensity, took care of those in need both across the street and across the globe, and taught misplaced Americans to speak a version of British that hasn’t really been used for half a century. (They would “spend a penny” when they went to the loo, price things in crowns, and institute a cone of silence while they listened to The Cricket on the radio.) They were the kind of British women who show up in movies and books, indomitable and secure in themselves—characters like Hepburn’s Rosie in The African Queen and Judi Dench’s M in the Bond films.
Captain: “Who are you?”
Rosie: “Miss Rose Sayre.”
Captain: “English?”
Rosie: “Of course.”
[Image Credit: The African Queen, 1951]
At each of their funerals, I joined crowds who gathered to remember and share stories about these two remarkable characters. They told of amazing generosity and hilarious eccentricity. Some shared Margaret’s triumph over severe physical limitations that were supposed to end her life as a child, only to have her stubbornly confound every imposed limit. Some talked about her charming, eccentrically-English husband, who I never met because he died just as they bought the castle, leaving his relatively young widow to raise their large family and run their company.
The two old friends celebrating Marion’s 93rd birthday with a champagne tea and proper cake.
I heard about Marion, daughter of a Nobel Prize scientist who had “Sir” before his name. She went to medical school as a young woman, and then served as the only doctor for over 160,000 people in what was then Tanganyika. Along with her delight in forbidden alcohol and sweets, Marion particularly loved her birthday. As we celebrated the day she turned 93, I asked Marion to tell me about her favorite birthday ever. “Considering the alternative,” she told me, “every birthday I make it to is the best one ever.” So of course, I asked for her secret to a long happy ever after. She answered right away. “Have a lot of friends who remember you even when you can’t remember their names.” A few minutes later she added, “Don’t say no to sweets.” And finally, “Don’t look back.”
For me, Margaret and Marion will always be the ones who introduced an American stranger to England—village, castle, estates, country, and even future king. As a writer, I got to view characters and settings I could never have imagined. As a friend, I’ll miss them every day.
Note from Barb:
For a look at characters I’ve built, check out my newest book. Now available for presale on Amazon, ROUND TRIP FARE will be released on 7 April, 2016.
ROUND TRIP FARE by Barb Taub
Is it wrong that shooting people is just so much easier than making decisions? Carey Parker’s to-do list is already long enough: find her brother and sister, rescue her roommate, save Null City, and castrate her ex-boyfriend. Preferably with a dull-edged garden tool. A rusty one.
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Barb Taub:
In halcyon days BC (before children), Barb wrote a humor column for several Midwest newspapers. With the arrival of Child #4, she veered toward the dark side and an HR career. Following a daring daytime escape to England, she’s lived in a medieval castle and a hobbit house with her prince-of-a-guy and the World’s Most Spoiled AussieDog. Now all her days are Saturdays, and she spends them traveling around the world, plus consulting with her daughter on Marvel heroes, Null City, and translating from British to American.
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Posted in #wwwblogs, Author Focus, Writing, Writing tips and tagged #wwwblogs, Barb Taub, Writers Resources, writing, writing advice, writing tips on March 30, 2016 by alisonewilliams. 32 Comments
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Thank you SO much for having me visit today Alison, and for letting me share memories of two remarkable women.
My pleasure Barb 🙂
Reblogged this on Barb Taub and commented:
I’m visiting over at Alison Williams’ amazing blog today. Please come over and join us!
Brilliant! I know the type of ladies you refer to very well. Would it surprise you if I told you I had one of those dear English ladies stashed away in my own family relations? True to form. she gets into all sorts of castles and stately homes across the globe and is on first name terms with HRH. Psst she has amazing stories too, advocates a shot of whisky a day, celebrates her birthday each year like it will be the last, yet outlives many younger than her, she uses her e-mail, ipad and bus pass in equal measures, and when ever we share a meal, straight backs, correct cutlery, napkins and manners ooze through our every pore without a single word being mentioned.
🙂 There’s a book in there somewhere Rosie!
She sounds wonderful! I’m so jealous…
Suzy Barker says:
Loved this post Alison & Barb
Thanks Suzy!
Fabulous post! Thanks both of you 🙂
Thanks Cathy – always a pleasure to read a post by Barb!
So very cool Barb. I enjoyed this immensely. Thank you.
Thanks Paul 🙂
Thanks Paul. That’s such a compliment, coming from someone who collects characters the way you do!
Thanks, Mary! I’m sure you’ve met ladies like this before, but they don’t hang out in the American suburbs where I grew up.
Oh, this is brilliant, Barb. What a fantastic motto to live by – don’t look back and never say no to sweets! 🙂
What a great post! It’s clear to me that you are one of these great ladies!
Kassandra Lamb says:
Wow! I feel like I now know these two wonderful ladies. And what a blessing for you, Barb, that you knew them in real life. Such friendships are priceless!!
Reblogged this on Judith Barrow.
elizabethcalwell says:
What wonderful characters with such great positive attitudes on life. Barb you were so lucky to have known them.
lovessiamese says:
Reblogged this on TheKingsKidChronicles and commented:
What a delightful travelogue, laden with rich characterizations and a deep desire (on my part) to write as a Brit. Re-blogged from alisonwilliamswriting.wordpress.com
I enjoyed this piece so much, Barb. What characters you met. We’ll probably not see their like again. I loved your descriptions of the castle, country village life, and places you visited. You collected some great material for your writing. I followed both the links. Thanks for including them. 🙂 — Suzanne
Ah me, is takes me back, to a small Hampshire village and formidable women who to a smallish person seemed to comprise stout knees, acres of tweed and laughs that registered on seismographs everywhere. Thanks for reminding me of those purveyors of wisdom and wickedness.
Mags Cullingford says:
What an entertaining post – loved it.
Thanks Mags 🙂
This is brilliant and I know people just like these, they really are secretly running the country.
That’s possibly true!
They sound like a right pair of characters, Barb! What lovely memories you have of them. You must miss them.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger drops by Killen's BBQ in Pearland
PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- While Thursday was an overall somber day in the greater Houston area for Pres. George H.W. Bush's final farewell, there was a small bright spot thanks to a big movie star in the area.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was a guest at the memorial of his friend Bush 41 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Once the emotional memorial was completed in Houston, the movie star and one-time politician made his way to Pearland for lunch at Killen's BBQ.
It turns out, this is not the first time "The Terminator" dropped by Killen's.
"Had to resign the wall. He came back," namesake owner Ronnie Killen posted on Instagram, coupled with a video showing Schwarzenegger inscribing the eatery.
And in typical Arnie fashion, he indeed wrote, "I'll be back."
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(LONDON) Press Release Statement Report: FCDO GOV UK & Moldova sign Strategic Partnership, Trade and Coopera tion Agreement The Agreement will ensure £395m trade relationship can continue and grow in the future # AceNewsDesk report
#AceNewsReport – Dec.25: The Agreement strengthens the trading relationship between the UK and Moldova, worth £395m in 2019, by securing continued preferential access and paving the way for increased trade in future. The trading relationship grew by 77% between 2015 and 2019: The preferential terms secured by this Agreement will enable British businesses to trade as they do today after the UK’s Transition Period with the European Union and provide certainty to consumers in both countries. Top UK imports from Moldova in 2019 include items like clothes, beverages and fruit and vegetables: The Agreement also sets out the UK and Moldova’s ambitions for our future relationship including the strengthening of our political, economic, security and cultural ties. As part of the Agreement, the UK recognises and supports Moldova’s commitment to an ambitious programme of reforms and its political, economic and legal accomplishments:
GOV UK & Moldova Sign Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The Agreement will ensure £395m trade relationship can continue and grow in the future.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO Minister for the European Neighbourhood and the Americas Wendy Morton said:
I welcome the signing of the UK-Moldova Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which underlines our close ties and our shared ambitions for a deeper trade, political and security relationship. This Agreement will support cooperation in protecting the environment, promoting economic and governance reforms, tackling climate change and standing up for human rights.
DIT Minister Ranil Jayawardena said:
Today’s agreement provides stability to the trade between Britain and Moldova and allows businesses to continue with confidence. It creates a firm foundation for even more trade and investment in the future too. We look forward to a continued relationship with Moldova.
Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Moldova Steven Fisher signed the agreement today (24 December) with Moldovan Foreign Minister Aureliu Ciocoi in Chisinau.
Her Majesty’s Ambassador Steven Fisher said:
I am honoured to sign this important agreement on behalf of the United Kingdom. It lays the foundation for building deeper, broader and stronger relations between our two countries in the years ahead.
The Agreement will promote innovative partnerships between the UK and Moldova, following the example of British company Terravesta and Aberystwyth University who are working with a Moldovan partner to develop a biomass solution for heating homes in Chisinau.
UK companies already established in Moldova include Jaguar Land Rover and GlaxoSmithKline. The British Embassy has supported a number of projects to promote development of the Moldovan private sector, one of which has led to British company Barbour manufacturing luxury products in Moldova. The Agreement is signed at a time when both governments are expanding their trade presence in each other’s countries.
The United Kingdom-Republic of Moldova Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement replicates the effects of the existing EU-Moldova Association Agreement (AA) and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) provisions as far as possible.
This Agreement is designed to take effect when the EU-Moldova AA and DCFTA cease to apply to the United Kingdom, following the end of the Transition Period on 31 December. The agreement will be subject to the domestic parliamentary procedures in both the United Kingdom and Moldova before it is brought into force.
In under two years, the UK government has secured trade agreements with 61 countries. Total UK trade with these countries was worth £199 billion in 2019.
This accounts for 97% of the value of trade with non-EU countries that we set out to secure agreements with at the start of the trade continuity programme.
Since the Transition Period began, we have expanded the ambition of our programme above and beyond this original scope, securing agreements with Japan, Vietnam and Singapore, which together accounted for £53bn of UK trade in 2019.
We will continue to progress in securing further deals before the end of the Transition Period.
Source: ONS UK Trade: All countries, non-seasonally adjusted, April to June 2020
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Dione Clinkenbeard
Waterfront Director City of Stamford at Recreation Services
Manhattanville College 2011 — 2013
MAT, Biology Grades 5-12, Special Education Certificate
BEE, Enviromental education and marine science
Southampton College 2000 — 2004
BA, Marine Science and Environmental Education
Manhattanville College Waterfront Director City of StamfordRecreation ServicesJanuary 2013 - Present
Family April 2011 - March 2013
SoundWaters January 2005 - February 2011
American Red Cross 2010 - 2011
SoundWaters January 2008 - 2011
Research, Event Planning, Curriculum Design, Nonprofits, Science, Program Development, Marine Biology, Program Management, Environmental Education, Teaching, Museums, Science Education, Supervisory Skills, Environmental Science, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Teacher Training, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Ecology
Dolores (De) Branco
Erving, Massachusetts
LSP at Environmental Management Associates, Inc.
Tufts University 1988 — 1991
MS, Civil Engineering, HMM
Environmental Management Associates, Inc. November 1990 - Present
Dominick Ninivaggi
Vector Control Superintendent at Suffolk County Department of Public Works
MS, Marine Environmental Science
Suffolk County Department of Public Works April 1994 - Present
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 1986 - 1994
US Army Corps of Engineers 1985 - 1986
Wetlands, Science, Field Work, Biology, Environmental Issues, Public Health, Research, Pest Control, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Lifesciences, Wildlife, Environmental Impact..., Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Insect, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Ecology, Strategic Planning, Laboratory, Environmental Consulting, Scuba Diving
Retired Retail Executive
BA, Liberal Arts
Neiman Marcus August 2007 - January 2015
Urban Behavior, Division of Clothing for Modern Times 2006 - 2007
Liz Claiborne 2003 - 2005
JCrew June 1999 - September 2002
Victoria's Secret Stores 1996 - 1999
The Franklin Mint 1995 - 1996
todays man 1989 - 1995
Lord & Taylor Department Stores 1970 - 1988
Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Field Service, Store Management, Profit, Inventory Management, Management, Sourcing, Fashion, Store Operations, Trend Analysis, P&L Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Income Statement, Merchandise Planning, Trend, Sales, Private Label, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Wholesale, Luxury Goods, New Store Openings, Footwear, POS, CPFR, Multi-channel Retail, Shrinkage, Retail Buying, Team Building
Donald Lanham
Shirley, New York
Assistant Engineer Signal at Long Island Rail Road
William Floyd High School 1976 — 1980
Long Island Rail Road June 2014 - Present
Long Island Rail Road January 2012 - June 2014
Long Island Rail Road August 1987 - January 2012
Long Island Rail Road April 1986 - August 1987
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, Electricians, Writing, Signalling, PowerPoint, Public Transport, Rail Operations, Transportation, Railway, Rail, Rolling Stock, Testing, Railway Systems, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Rail Safety, Railway Signalling, Project Estimation, Transportation Planning, Commuter Rail, Highways, Metro, Railroad Engineering, Project Control, Bridge, Contract Management, Process Scheduler
Donald McGayhey
Real Estate Professional
University of Richmond School of Law 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences
The Soda Group, Premier Sotheby's International Realty January 2014 - Present
Keller Williams Realty August 2011 - January 2014
Donald M. McGayhey, Attorney at Law 1986 - 2006
Relocation, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Condos, REO, Single Family Homes, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, New Home Sales, Listings, Investors, Real Estate, Referrals, Buyers, Investment Properties, Real Estate Transactions
Donald Steier
Carrollton, Texas
LAN Administrator at Fiserv Credit Union Solutions
Richland Community College 2009 — 2012
Silicon Valley, Inc. 2002 — 2006
Brookhaven Community College 1999 — 2000
National Radio Institute 1986 — 1987
PC Systems Analyst
AAS.
VPN, Windows Server, A+ Certified, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Windows, Documentation, Customer Service, Desktop Support, Servers, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Computer Hardware, Outlook, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Hardware, System Administration, Disaster Recovery, Problem Solving, Excel, Deployment, Printers, Security, Word, Testing, Requirements Analysis, Software Installation, TCP/IP, Laptops, Access, Windows Server 2008, Network + Certified, Security + Certified, ITIL v3 Foundations..., MCSA, Windows Vista, Software Documentation, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Data Center, System Deployment, Networking, BMC Remedy, Citrix, XP, Cisco Technologies, Visio, ITIL
Donald Trent
Intake Advocate at Taxpayer Advocate Service
LIU Brooklyn 2007 — 2011
MS/BS Accounting, Accounting
Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting
Taxpayer Advocate Service April 2013 - Present
Long Island University Brooklyn September 2008 - May 2013
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 2012 - October 2012
Taxpayer Advocate Service (IRS) November 2011 - April 2012
HHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services June 2010 - September 2010
Long Island University Southampton September 2001 - May 2004
Accounting, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Access, Outlook, Higher Education, Customer Service, Peachtree, Healthcare, Tax
Dondi Tondro-Smith
Wild 4 Nature 3D Author, Award Winning Journalist, Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist
Friend's World College 1997 — 2002
Interdisciplinary Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Women's Studies, Health and Healing
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
JH Style Magazine 2013 - Present
Amangani Resort September 2012 - Present
Teton Family Magazine-Feature Article 2011 - Present
Wild 4 Nature 3D-Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks February 2009 - Present
Mission Hospital- Laguna Beach, Ca April 2012 - June 2012
Valley Citizen March 2011 - December 2011
Newspaper, Columns, Column Writing, Writing, Stories, Editing, Freelance Writing, Investigative Reporting, News Writing, Blogging, Narrative Journalism, Copy Editing, Journalism, Headline Writing, Magazines, Humor Writing, Pop Culture, Sports Writing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Travel Writing, Storytelling, Publishing, Press Releases, Yoga, Short Stories, Poetry, AP Style, Books, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Lifestyle, Web Content, Editorial, Magazine Articles, Blogger, Copywriting, Published Author, Fiction, Content Writing, InCopy, Non-fiction, Publications, Book Reviews, Creative Non-fiction, Rewriting, Text Editing, Web Editing, Fiction Writing
Don Getz
Hampton Bays, New York
Boat Captain at Atlantis Marine World
Bachelor's degree, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Atlantis Marine World May 2013 - Present
Southampton Campus September 2005 - October 2010
Self Employed September 1968 - August 2005
Maritime, Sailing, Marine Survey, Boating, Boat, Diving, Celestial Navigation, Maritime Operations, Marine Operations, Yachting, Marine Industry, Scientific Diving, Scuba Diving, Yacht Deliveries, Ports, Vessel Management, Maritime Safety, Marine Engineering
Don Kearns
Clinical Development & Medical Affair M.D.'s Oncology & Across Therapeutic Lines
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Archbishop Molloy 1973 — 1977
Kearns Group International January 2013 - Present
Cantor Fitzgerald June 2009 - December 2012
Tullett Prebon November 2007 - June 2009
Chapdelaine & Co. July 1988 - November 2007
Cosmair International July 1984 - November 1987
Executive Search, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Oncology Clinical..., Oncology Medical Affairs, Immunology, Medical Devices, Recruiting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Marketing, College Recruiting, Cold Calling, SDLC, Permanent Placement, Clinical Trials
Don Leverich
Copy & Print Center Manager at Staples
BS, Art Education ~ Summa cum laude
Ripon College 1972 — 1974
Staples October 2014 - Present
Brick Cove Marina September 2001 - Present
RedArt, Inc. February 1999 - Present
Hoist, Ltd. September 2011 - October 2014
Butterick Computer Consulting June 2005 - August 2013
Pollinate, Ltd. May 2011 - September 2011
Self Employed January 2004 - May 2010
Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Sketchup, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Advertising, Social Media, Management, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Negotiation, Website Development, Event Planning, New Business Development, Public Relations, Customer Service, Team Building, Photography, Wordpress, Sales, Brand Development, Email Marketing, InDesign, Digital Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Online Marketing, PowerPoint, SketchUp, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, Digital Photography, Mac
Donna B. Clark
Shelter Island, New York
Clerk Typist SSD/Guidance at Shelter Island UFSD
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Education and Fine/Studio Arts
Shelter Island High School 1976 — 1979
Shelter Island UFSD July 2001 - Present
Research, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Nonprofits
Donna Belmont
Hospitality Professional
Art Students League 1979 — 1981
printmaking, etching
BFA, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Harrison Health Institute
AA Degree; AA Degree, Graphic Art
NA March 2009 - Present
John Brody Salon March 2009 - April 2011
John Brody salon 2009 - 2011
Prima Facie June 2000 - March 2009
Prima Facie January 2000 - January 2009
Urban Renewal June 2000 - September 2005
Hayes Valley Inn June 2000 - September 2003
Graphic Design, Organization, Day Spa, Social Media
Donna Bosworth
Visual Arts Teacher at Danbury Public Schools
MA, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
BS, Art Education
Danbury Public Schools August 2000 - Present
Bethel School District 2002 - 2008
Danbury Children First September 1999 - June 2000
Photogrpahy, Web design, Arts
Donna Brattain
Fayetteville, North Carolina Area
Retired at Retired US Air Force
Full-time Mother November 1994 - Present
United States Air Force July 1993 - November 2005
Donna Grover
Independent Renewables & Environment Professional
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology
Don Wall Productions
UNT / LIU 2004 — 2007
Master of Arts, Philosophy
BS, BA, Marine Science, English
Don Wall Productions August 2006 - Present
DWmusic June 2006 - Present
THE TEXAS DAILY January 2013 - March 2014
WFAA-TV June 1989 - June 2006
ABC News December 1978 - June 1989
Television News, Young People, Voice Over, Film, Newspaper, Broadcast, New Media, Television, Producing, Broadcast Television, Media Production, Radio, Storytelling, Video, Video Production, Camera, Video Editing, Newspapers, HD Video, Breaking News, Documentaries, Videography, Journalism, Post Production, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Producing, Digital Media, Editing, Non-linear Editing, Field Producing, Broadcast Journalism, Editorial, Media Relations, Public Relations, Digital Video, Music Videos, News Writing, ENPS, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Content Strategy, Social Media, Radio Host, Avid Media Composer, Commercials, Television Producing, Film Production, Web Video, Online Journalism
Doreen Conoscenti
Director of Purchasing at NicePak Products, Inc.
Flushing High School
MA, English
Nice-Pak Products, Inc. December 1993 - Present
Nice-Pak Products, Inc. / PDI, Inc. 1993 - Present
Unilever 1978 - 1993
Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Packaging, Pricing, Demand Planning, P&L Management, FMCG, Supply Management, MRP, Supply Chain..., Inventory Management, Materials Management, Raw Materials, Logistics, Procurement, Kaizen, Sourcing, Materials, Six Sigma, 5S, Personal Care
Doreen Johann
Director of EHS Program Development & Training at NYC Department of Environmental Protection
City University of New York-Hunter College 1988 — 1990
M.S., Environmental Health & Safety
NYC Department of Environmental Protection 2005 - Present
NYC Dept of Environmental Protection January 1995 - 2005
NYC DEP October 1986 - January 1995
Environmental Policy, EHS Program Development, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Compliance, Water Quality, Environmental..., Sustainability, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Emergency Management, Climate Change, Policy, Training, Nonprofits, Environmental Education, Conservation Issues, Natural Resource..., Environmental Issues, Community Outreach, Ecology, Grants, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Public Policy, Report Writing, EHS, Government, Sustainable Development, Research, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Capacity Building, Workshop Facilitation, GIS, Corporate Social..., Volunteer Management, Community Engagement, Science
Real Estate Broker at d.katen fire island properties, ltd.
d.katen fire island properties, ltd. December 1998 - Present
Condos, Investment Properties, Buyer Representation, Real Estate, Single Family Homes, Short Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Luxury, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes
Doreen Monteleone, Ph.D.
Sustainability Specialist
PhD, Coastal Oceanography
MS, Marine Science
BS, Marine & Environmental Biology & Chemistry
D2 Advisory Group, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership August 2008 - Present
Flexographic Technical Association August 2013 - March 2014
Flexographic Technical Association May 1996 - August 2013
New York State Department of Economic Development January 1993 - May 1996
State University of New York at Stony Brook November 1989 - October 1992
Flexo, Sustainability, Offset Printing, Print Management, EHS, Color Management, Strategic Planning, Labels, Digital Printing, Environmental Awareness, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Wide Format Printing, Variable Data Printing, Coatings, Ink, Recycling, Digital Imaging, Process Improvement, Proof, Graphic Arts, Direct Mail, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Plate Making, Environmental Auditing, Graphics, Webinars, Green Printing, Shrink Sleeves, Membership Relations, Program Management, Pressure Sensitive..., Digital Communication, Non-profit Leadership, Flexible Films, Foil Stamping, Packaging, Pouches, E-newsletter, Presentations, Articles, Data Analysis, Carbon Footprinting, Regulatory Requirements, Marketing & Outreach, Sustainable Printing, Environmental Compliance
Dorothy Rooney
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine 1984 — 1988
Doctor of Dental Medicine, Dentistry
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
Lankenau School of Nursing 1973 — 1976
RN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Manor College 2005 - Present
Dorothy A. Rooney, D.M.D., P.C. September 1994 - Present
Dentistry, Healthcare, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Teaching, Treatment, Customer Service, Hospitals, Public Health, Health Education, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Orthodontics, Event Planning
Douglas Bormuth Jr
Asst. Manager at The Bathing Corporation of Southampton
BA, Accounting
The Bathing Corporation of Southampton January 1996 - Present
Douglas L. Bormuth & Son January 1986 - December 1995
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, QuickBooks, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Word, Leadership
Douglas Christel
Fishery Policy Analyst
University of Delaware 2001 — 2002
Master's Degree, Marine Policy, 3.889
Bachelor's Degree, Marine Science, with a concentration in biology, 3.76
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service January 2004 - Present
MIT Sea Grant College Program May 2011 - July 2011
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service August 2002 - January 2004
Bayshore Discovery Project March 2000 - December 2000
Fisheries, Natural Resource..., Environmental Policy, Maritime, Marine Biology, Environmental Issues, Environmental Awareness, Policy, Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Ecology, Fisheries Management
Douglas L. Bormuth Jr
Douglass Maresca
Sergeant at New York City Police Department
Master's degree, Homeland Security Management
Master of Science, Homeland Security Management
Ramapo College of New Jersey 1992 — 1995
BS, Business Administration; Management
NYPD March 2006 - Present
IAEM 2006 - 2009
New York City Police Department 1990 - 2009
New York City Police Department February 2001 - March 2006
New York City Police Department July 2000 - February 2001
New York City Police Department October 1991 - July 2000
the Police Academy October 1990 - April 1991
KVL AUDIO VISUALS August 1988 - October 1990
Report Writing, Private Investigations, Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Police, Criminal Justice, Interrogation, Firearms, Surveillance, Executive Protection, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Physical Security, Patrol, Crime Prevention, Internal Investigations, Law Enforcement..., Field Training, Investigation, Background Checks, Evidence, Workplace Violence, Investigative Reporting, Security Management, Preparedness, NIMS, Counterterrorism
Doug Maus
Late Sleeper at Retired
Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Sales, Telecommunications, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership
Doug Stefanini
Dr. Anita Wilton
Duncan, South Carolina
Chiropractic Physician
Sherman College of Chiropractic
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Psychology/Biology
State University of New York at Farmingdale
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Animal Sciences
Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Healthcare, Public Speaking, Wellness, Chiropractic, Sports Injuries, Customer Service, Headaches, Nutritional Counseling
Duane Hoch
Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University
Ph.D., Biochemistry; Molecular Biosciences
B.S., Chemistry and Biology
Cornell University 2009 - Present
Cornell University 2007 - 2009
Washington State University 2001 - 2006
Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Biochemistry, Western Blotting, Microscopy, Molecular Biology, Fluorescence, Spectroscopy, FPLC, PCR, Molecular Cloning, UV-Vis, HPLC, Gel Electrophoresis, Experimentation, Microsoft Office, Cell Culture, Tissue Culture, X-ray crystallography, Fluorescence Microscopy
Dustin O'Donnell
Flight Commander for Operations Support Squadron
Master of Science (MS), Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 4.0
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.2
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General, 3.2
United States Air Force April 2015 - Present
United States Air Force January 2014 - March 2015
United States Air Force October 2012 - January 2014
United States Air Force June 2011 - September 2012
United States Air Force April 2011 - June 2011
Military, Military Operations, Military Experience, Military Training, CPR Certified, Corrective Exercise, Animal Husbandry, Lifeguarding, Scuba Diving, Hiking, Martial Arts, Boxing, Taekwondo, Karate, Project Management, Management, Group Exercise..., Exercise Design, Security Clearance, DoD, Training, Leadership, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Top Secret, DoD Top Secret Clearance, Active DoD Secret..., Active Top Secret, Strength Training, Strength & Conditioning
Dwayne Gregg
warehouse manager at Aramatic Coffee Systems of the Hudson Valley
no, marine biology
Earthlynn Renae Thibodeaux
CEO at Healing Hands Wellness
BFA/BDST, ELECTRONIC JOURNALISM/BROADCASTING
BFA/BDST, Electronic Journalism
BFA/BDST, Broadcasting/Post Production Editing
Lamar High School 1990 — 1994
Business/Commerce, General
Healing Hands Wellness February 2004 - Present
HEALING HANDS WELLNESS AND CATERING 2004 - Present
EARTHLYNN January 2001 - June 2014
Naturopathica Holistic Health July 2007 - December 2008
HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 1996 - 2008
Refinance.com January 2007 - September 2007
Galkos Construction Co July 2006 - February 2007
London International Television Co October 2002 - January 2004
Hamptons International Film Festival September 1996 - July 2001
Event Management, Marketing, Film, Training, Customer Service, Video, Management, Sales, Lead Generation, Project Planning, Theatre, Time Management, Documentaries, Acting, Songwriting, Social Media, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Event Planning
Ed Cosgrove
Senior Recruiter at Merit Consulting
B.A., Liberal Arts
Huntington, ny April 2011 - Present
Merit Consulting January 1991 - May 2010
Merit Consulting Services January 1991 - March 2010
Job Coaching, OFCCP, Recruiting, Full-life Cycle..., Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Personnel Management, Screening, RPO, Career Counseling, Applicant Tracking..., Screening Resumes, Executive Search, Onboarding, Technical Recruiting
Eddie Andino
Netword Engineer at Perotsystems
Eddie Haskell
Software Engineer at Exelis Visual Information Solutions
Old Dominion University 1994 — 1997
Master's degree, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, 4.0/4.0
Bachelor's degree, Marine Sciences, 3.9/4.0
Exelis Visual Information Solutions March 2001 - Present
Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography June 1998 - February 2001
IDL programming, Programming Languages, C, C++, XML, Java, GUI development, Programming, Eclipse, Research, MadCap Flare, Perforce, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Pair Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Software Development, Software Engineering, Debugging, Windows, Unix
Eduardo Moncada
Assistant Professor at Barnard CollegeColumbia University
PhD, Political Science
University of Miami 2001 — 2003
MA, Latin American Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Interdisciplinary Studies
Barnard College May 2015 - Present
Rutgers University April 2011 - May 2015
UNDP May 2012 - May 2013
New York University April 2011 - August 2012
Yale University May 2010 - May 2011
Accion 2003 - 2005
The Collins Center for Public Policy 2003 - 2005
Policy Analysis, International..., Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Stata, Program Development, Research, Community Outreach, Teaching, Public Speaking, Grants, Human Rights, Politics
Edward Destefanis
Sr. Project Manager at SAIC
SAIC 2005 - Present
Leggette, Brashears Graham, Inc. 1986 - 2005
Edward Ridenour
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1992 — 1996
post graduate, Construction Management
Bachelor of Science, Marine Geology
Systems Engineering Co March 2010 - Present
IMTC-MEI November 2009 - March 2010
KHS&S Contractors September 2003 - July 2005
JMA Architecture Studios July 2001 - September 2003
Tristar Theme Builders 1997 - 2001
Parsons Project Services May 1996 - June 1997
Construction Management, Construction, Value Engineering, Contract Management, Constructability, Estimating, Project Controls, Quality Assurance, Project Control, Cost Control, Procurement, Proposal Writing, Contractors, Civil Engineering, Project Estimation, Project Management, Change Orders, Project Planning, Process Scheduler, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Subcontracting, Pre-construction, Renovation, CPM Scheduling, Design-Build
Eileen Baumeister McIntyre
Jewelry Designer/Fine Artist at Garden of Silver and Eileen Baumeister McIntyre Fine Art
MA, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Garden of Silver January 2009 - Present
Eileen Baumeister McIntyre Fine Art 2007 - Present
Jewelry, Jewelry Design, Handmade Jewelry, Art
Manager Communications and Marketing at LifeBridge Community Services
BFA, Fine Arts Major
LifeBridge Community Services (formerly FSW Inc.) February 2014 - Present
Creative Promotional Products 2004 - Present
Carmody & Long September 2010 - September 2013
MGR/Marketing Drive Worldwide 1995 - 2005
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Account Management, Packaging, Social Media Marketing, Direct Mail, Marketing, Event Planning, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Trade Shows, Relationship Marketing, Creative Direction, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Creative Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Digital Strategy, Brand Architecture
Eileen Cowan
Eileen Thornton
Ft Mitchell, Kentucky
Retired at Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University March 1995 - Present
Elaine Hazzard
Titusville, New Jersey
Clinical Data Manager at Janssen Pharmaceutica
Master of Science (MS), Neurophysiology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Janssen Pharmaceutica July 2002 - Present
Covance January 2001 - January 2002
Elaine Manza
Municipal Bond Specialist at ThomsonReuters
BA, Psychology & Education
ThomsonReuters September 2009 - Present
Moody's November 2004 - September 2009
AIDS Prevention Fund 2000 - 2004
JP Morgan 1986 - 2000
Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Trading, Equities, Fixed Income, Market Data, Securities, Investments, Bloomberg, Trading Systems, Finance, Bonds, Hedge Funds, Capital Markets, Financial Markets, Asset Managment, Series 7, Derivatives
Eleni Prieston
Sag Harbor, New York
Owner m a d e Sag Harbor, selling artisan originals
Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts and Education
Bank Street College of Education
All Kinds of Minds---Learning Different
Gemological Institute of America-New York
m a d e www.made-on-earth.co January 2010 - Present
Hampton Country Real Estate Inc. January 1993 - Present
Byzantine Gold 1977 - Present
Sellers, Fine Art, Luxury, Real Estate, Selling, Art, Painting, Contemporary Art, Property Management, Residential Homes, Rentals, House, Home Staging, Interior Design, Watercolor, Certified Relocation..., Goldsmithing, Real Estate Transactions, Vacation Homes, Jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, New Home Sales, Oil Painting, Photography, Craft, Art History, Buyers, Museums, Waterfront, Silver, Galleries, Ceramic, Art Education, Sculpture, Jewelry Design, Visual Arts, Mixed Media, Antiques, Acrylic, Art Exhibitions, Drawing, Curating, Vintage Clothing, Portraits, Printmaking, Modern Art, Murals, Acrylic Painting, Collage, Crafts
Elisha Gibson, CSP, CHMM
EHS Specialist at Duke Energy
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Duke Energy Corporation September 2012 - Present
Progress Energy October 2009 - August 2012
Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission 2006 - 2007
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Auditing, Petrochemical, ISO 14001, Workplace Safety, Environmental Impact..., Industrial Safety, Asbestos, Safety Training, Environmental Permitting, Hazardous Waste..., Commissioning, Risk Assessment, Industrial Hygiene, GPS, Construction, Project Management, Process Engineering, Waste Management, Project Engineering, Safety Management..., Program Management, Occupational Health, Factory, Power Plants, Construction Safety, Accident Investigation, Energy Efficiency, Inspection, Microsoft Excel, Environmental..., Safety Engineering, Gas, Safety Auditing, Coal, Boilers, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Energy, Nuclear, Petroleum, ArcGIS, EHS, Project Planning, Investigation, GIS, Air Quality, Engineering, Contract Management, Hazardous Materials
Elizabeth Barlow
Wallington, New Jersey
Sales Representative at NECA National Entertainment Collectibles Assoc
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Behavior & Neurobiology
NECA - National Entertainment Collectibles Assoc 2008 - Present
Real Estate Mortgage Network 2003 - 2007
Elizabeth Carofano
Higher Education Professional
M.S.Ed, Special Education
St. Joseph's College 1997 — 1999
Suffolk County Child Protective Services March 2000 - June 2003
Elizabeth Cerutti
Healthcare Compliance Specialist
Genomic Health, Inc. 2008 - Present
Elizabeth Fallo
Principal at Capital Region BOCES
Post-Masters Certificate, School District Administration
Masters of Science in Education, Reading
Bachelor of Arts in Child Study, Elementary and Special Education
Capital Region BOCES July 2015 - Present
Worcester Central School August 2012 - June 2015
Worcester Central School January 2010 - June 2015
Windham Ashland Jewett Central School October 2008 - December 2009
DCMO BOCES September 2005 - October 2008
Tuckahoe Common School District 2002 - 2005
Hampton Bays UFSD 1995 - 2002
Special Education, RTI, Staff Development, Differentiated..., Elementary Education, Classroom, Classroom Management, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, IEP, K-12, Literacy, Student Affairs, Teacher Training, Education Reform, Educational Consulting
elizabeth kirwan
Westhampton Beach RTI Reading Specialist
Molloy College 2015 — 2016
Teaching English to Second Language Learners
Kings College Wilkes Barre 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Westhampton Beach UFSD September 2015 - Present
Child developement Center of the Hamptons September 2012 - June 2015
Stella Maris Regional School November 2005 - June 2011
kenilworth , New Jersey May 1993 - February 2001
Teaching, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Classroom, Teacher Training, Lesson Planning, Educational Technology, Research, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Public Speaking, Special Education, Elementary Education, Staff Development, Instructional Design, Literacy, Differentiated..., E-Learning, IEP
Ellen Dorian (Wagner)
Bronx High School of Science 1976 — 1980
ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking
Wharton Leadership Certificate
Marlborough Savings Bank December 2001 - Present
Hudson National Bank 1987 - 2001
Banking, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Culture Change, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Leadership, Team Building, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Retail Banking, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Management, Email Marketing, Sales, Direct Marketing
Ellen Powers
Global Health and Development Consultant
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine 1996 — 1998
Master of Public Health (MPH), International Health and Development
Ayiti Nexus - Final Evaluation for American Red Cross January 2015 - February 2015
AECOM, USAID CONTRACTOR July 2013 - November 2013
Cross International December 2012 - July 2013
Catholic Relief Services June 2010 - February 2011
University of Miami, Global Institute November 2007 - June 2010
Project Medishare for Haiti March 2001 - June 2010
Cross International March 2001 - October 2003
Food For The Poor March 1999 - October 2000
United Methodist Committee on Relief October 1998 - December 1998
Haitian Health Foundation July 1998 - September 1998
Grants, NGOs, Proposal Writing, Strategy, Program Management, Public Health, Capacity Building, Program Development, Nonprofits, Community Development, Grant Writing, International..., Fundraising, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, Volunteer Management, Policy
Ellen Rubin
Admin Assistant for SAP NA Business Analyic Services
University of Colorado Denver 2001 — 2005
BA, Communication/Philosophy
None, Philosophy
SAPBusiness Objects September 2006 - Present
Diversified Panel Systems March 1998 - November 2001
Safari Club International May 1995 - August 1997
University of Colorado at Denver 2001 — 2003
Philosopy and Communication
None, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Knit and Pearl August 2012 - Present
SAP Americas, Inc. April 2006 - August 2012
SAP Business Objects April 2006 - August 2012
Elliot Gershowitz
Owner, Gershow Recycling
Bachelors, Accounting
Gershow Recycling
Customer Service, Budgets, Training, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation
Elliot Lisak
President at Home & Away Residential Services LLC
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Sociology
USFV School of Law
Home & Away Residential Services LLC 2006 - Present
TigerDirect.com April 1991 - February 2002
AAA Paper Shredding Inc January 1987 - May 1990
Citi March 1987 - September 1988
Data Point Software October 1980 - September 1987
Real Estate Management, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Computer Sales, Shredding, Property Management, Marketing, Business, Sales, Selling, Investment Properties, Real Estate, Start-ups, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Training, Business Development, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales Management, Leadership, Residential Homes, Strategic Planning, Management
Elliott Hays
IT Call Center Technician at Human Touch
Career Technical Institute 2012 — 2012
IT, 4.0
Thammassat University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Southeast Asian Studies, Pass
BA of Independent Study, Independent Study, Pass
Human Touch April 2013 - Present
Real Property Management Metro September 2010 - March 2013
Gardens and Grounds Property Services September 2009 - April 2010
Gregor's Gardens April 2008 - September 2009
Johnson's Florist and Garden Center November 2005 - April 2008
Hardware Installation, Hardware Diagnostics, Software Installation, Plant Maintenance, Plant Management, Landscape Design, Landscape Maintenance, Property Management, Hardware Support, Computer Network..., Plant Layout, Plant Identification, Tree Planting, Plants, Computer Repair, Computer Maintenance, Computer Proficiency, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Ecology, Environmental Education
Ellis, Catherine
Curator/Fish & Invertebrates at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Eloise Stager
Owner, Spiral Touch Therapies
Sherman, Connecticut
Owner/Practitioner at CT Center for Craniosacral Therapy
Upledger Institute 2005 — 2013
Anne Arundel Community College 2003 — 2005
Therapeutic Massage, 4.0
CT Center for Craniosacral Therapy May 2013 - Present
Spiral Touch Therapies October 2006 - October 2011
Spiral Touch Massage Therapy January 2003 - August 2005
CranioSacral Therapy...
Elysse Robbins
Research Director at Ken Clark Partners
Ken Clark Partners November 2013 - Present
Regus October 2010 - October 2013
The Getty Trust 1991 - 1998
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, Customer Satisfaction
Emily Oravetz
Bachelor's Degree, Psych/Bio
erica detwiler
Language Analyst at Department of Justice
Department of Justice IllustratorN/A1997 - Present
American Museum of Natural History 1997 - 1999
Eric Affourtit
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
Parts at Jeff Dambrosio Auto Group
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government
Herkimer County Community College 1994 — 1997
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
Jeff Dambrosio Auto Group May 2005 - Present
Roadside Auto Parts September 2001 - January 2005
Automotive, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Computers, Business Strategy, Small Business, Business Process..., Customer Service, Employee Relations, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Telecommunications, Internet Strategy, High Performance Sales...
Erica Moulton
Marine Science Education, Technology & ROV Education; ROV Kits; Marine Observer Services; Research & Technical Diving
Prescott College
Master's degree, Conservation Biology & Conservation Education
BS Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science
Belmont Abbey College 1988 — 1990
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Fall Semester at Sea, LIU Southampton Semester at Sea
MATE Center June 2008 - Present
Various 2007 - 2015
The Pier Aquarium June 2007 - July 2008
Hillsborough Community College October 1997 - June 2007
The Florida Aquarium January 1995 - August 1997
Research, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation, Teaching, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Technology Transfer, Program Management, Grant Writing, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Program Development, Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Educational Leadership, Community Outreach, Training, Fundraising, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Higher Education, Government, Project Management, Budgets, Educational Technology, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Event Planning, Science Education, Grants, Science, Social Media, Environmental Education, Management
Erica Seubert, PhD
Adjunct Faculty at California State University, Fullerton
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Marine Environmental Biology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Science, Biology Concentration
California State University, Fullerton August 2014 - Present
Pasadena City College February 2014 - Present
University of Southern California January 2014 - Present
WyzAnt Tutoring January 2010 - May 2014
Boston Education September 2013 - April 2014
University of Southern California January 2007 - August 2013
University of Southern California January 2008 - May 2008
University of Southern California August 2007 - December 2007
Biological Oceanography, Protistan Ecology, Harmful Algal Blooms, Microscopy, Scientific Writing, Microbiology, Experimental Design, Experimentation, Field Work, Phytoplankton Culture, Method Development, Marine Biology, Environmental Awareness, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Ecology, Laboratory, Research, Data Analysis
Eric Gillespie, QEP
Charleston, West Virginia Area
Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
Ascent Resources July 2015 - Present
American Energy Partners, LP September 2014 - June 2015
Chesapeake Energy October 2013 - September 2014
Chesapeake Energy November 2012 - October 2013
Chesapeake Energy January 2011 - November 2012
Chesapeake Energy April 2010 - January 2011
Chesapeake Energy October 2007 - April 2010
Thrasher Engineering, Inc April 2000 - October 2007
Michael Baker International June 1999 - April 2000
GAI Consultants, Inc. August 1997 - June 1999
Environmental Consulting, Oil/Gas, Natural Gas, Microsoft Excel, Onshore, Gas, Hazardous Waste..., Energy Industry, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Permitting, Upstream, Petroleum, Energy, Due Diligence, Environmental Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, Water Treatment, Drilling, Oilfield, Remediation, Environmental..., Water, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Impact..., Water Quality, Risk Assessment, Safety Management..., Inspection, Oil, RCRA
Erick Zurita
Transportation Systems and Billing Senior Manager at National Retail Systems, Inc.
New Jersey City University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor Degree in Media Arts, Film/Video Production
Friends World Program
National Retail Systems, Inc. January 2006 - Present
Basic Cafe 2003 - 2005
Starbucks 1999 - 2002
Banana Republic / Gap Inc. May 1998 - August 1998
Eric Narong
Retired Architect
College of San Mateo
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury
B.Arch & MBA, Archiecture
Assumption College
Home 'n Spec 1998 - Present
Short Sales, Residential Homes, Sellers, Single Family Homes
Eric Nieman
Associate Publisher at Produce Business
White Plains High
New York Produce Show and Conference 2009 - Present
Produce Business, Perishablepundit.com, and PerishableNews.com March 1994 - Present
Fairchild Publications 1991 - 1993
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Research, Online Advertising, Merchandising, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Retail, FMCG, Negotiation, Strategy, Budgets, Sales, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Market Planning, Market Research, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, B2B, Publishing, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, P&L Management, Online Marketing, Media Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Market Analysis, Customer Insight, Account Management, Lead Generation, Sales Operations, Corporate Communications, Digital Strategy, Event Management, Digital Media, Copywriting, Media Relations
Eric Sackstein
Independent Law Practice Professional
Eric Seeley
Sales Consultant at Edward Don & Company
State University of New York - System 1982 — 1984
AAS, Hotel / Restaurant Management
Edward Don & Company January 2003 - Present
Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. October 1996 - January 2003
Food Service, Project Management, Restaurants, National Accounts, Food, Sales, Budget Forecasts, tabletop, Hospitality, Leadership, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Food & Beverage, Team Building, Key Account Development, Hospitality Management, Pricing, Catering, Purchasing, Restaurant Management, Profit, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Tabletop
Erika Whalen
Ocala, Florida Area
Consumer Services Professional/Retail Sales & Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Bachelor of Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.2
Kmart Corporation October 2013 - Present
Advantage Sales & Marketing October 2013 - February 2015
Artsy Abode October 2011 - February 2012
Collabera February 2010 - February 2010
Dillard's Department Store March 2008 - October 2009
Buyrite Designs, Inc July 1999 - July 2003
Tidewater AAA Pub July 1997 - July 1997
Kay-Bee Toy Stores September 1991 - July 1997
Merchandising, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Employee Training, Customer Experience, Problem Solving, Telephone Skills, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Retail, Department Management, Computer Proficiency
Erik Devane
Applications Engineer at ClearCom
University of Southampton 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Oceanography
ClearCom 2003 - Present
Moon Brand 2000 - 2003
Blueberry.Net 1999 - 2001
Project Management, Wireless, Integration, Telecommunications, Sound, Systems Engineering
Erik Planet
Owner, Erik's EZ Tax Service
Erik's EZ Tax Service January 2005 - Present
Alan M Wagner CPA February 2003 - November 2006
Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Bookkeeping, Income Tax, Process Scheduler, Tax, QuickBooks, Sales Tax, Corporate Tax, Accounting, S Corporations, Partnership Taxation, Payroll Taxes, Financial Planning, Auditing
Erin Bradford
Medical Aesthetician
International Dermal Institute
Long Island Skin and Nail Institute
Accurate Aesthetics Plastic Surgery April 2011 - Present
Dr Patrick K Sullivan, LLC April 2008 - April 2012
Bank of America August 2008 - April 2011
Healthcare, Skin Care, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Cosmetics, Sales, Marketing, Chemical Peels, Laser Hair Removal, Fraxel, Microdermabrasion, IPL
Erin Logan DeRosa
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Publisher Stroudsburg Neighbors Magazine
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Best Version Media March 2015 - Present
Pocono 96.7 FM Radio August 2014 - Present
Pocono Record 2010 - Present
wee molly photography 2004 - Present
McCarver & Moser June 2001 - May 2003
Calypso St. Barth November 2000 - June 2001
Scoop June 2000 - November 2000
Chloe September 1999 - June 2000
Cose Belle/Shannon McLean September 1993 - September 1999
Drawing, Art, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Painting, Blogging, Newspapers, Creative Writing, Editing, Newsletters, Publishing, Editorial, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Journalism, Copywriting, Social Media
Erin Wiener
Retail Asset Coordinator at Vitamin World
Vitamin World June 2015 - Present
Vitamin World September 2013 - Present
P.C. Richard & Son January 2012 - September 2013
P. C. Richard and Son February 2011 - September 2011
Prudential CRES Commercial Real Estate October 2006 - October 2010
Prudential Commercial Real Estate 2006 - 2009
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Property Management, Problem Solving, Administration, Social Media, Administrative Support, Financial Reporting, Real Estate, Insurance, Data Entry, Scheduling, Store Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, OS X, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Merchandising, Retail, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Windows, Retail Sales, Microsoft Word, Process Scheduler, Call Centers, Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Management, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, System Administration, Sales, Process Improvement, Administrative..., Budgets, Purchasing, Leadership, Training
Secretary at Prudential CRES
Erma Orofino
Senior Broker Associate
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Fine Arts
Bayside High School
St Andrew Avellino
Douglas Elliman Real Estate October 2010 - Present
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate April 2003 - September 2010
Advance Tax Strategies-The Appraisal House January 1994 - April 2005
Prudential Long Island Realty September 1997 - March 2003
Blue Bay Realty Corp September 1978 - April 1996
Sellers, Single Family Homes, Listings, New Home Sales, Referrals, Rentals, Real Estate Development, Luxury, Waterfront, Property, Vacation Homes, Income Properties, Appraisals, New Homes, Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Economics, Land Acquisition, National Association of..., Seller Representation, Real Estate Transactions, Investors, Property Management, Selling, Real Estate License, Real Property, Seniors, Negotiation, Real Estate Investor, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Business Planning, Corporate Business..., Microsoft Office, Relocation, Condos, Sales, Investment Properties
Ernie Behrle
REALTOR/Broker in Charge at BuySmart Realty
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology/Secondary Education
Hampton Bays High School 1969 — 1972
New York State Regents Diploma
BuySmart Realty July 2015 - Present
BuySmart Realty January 2007 - July 2015
RE/MAX UNITED April 1994 - January 2007
IBM July 1977 - May 1994
Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, New Home Sales, Relocation, Resale Homes, Real Estate, Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes, Property, Referrals, Investment Properties, Real Property, ABR, Real Estate Investor, New Homes, Council of Residential..., Selling, Buyers, Move Up Buyers, Relocation Buyers, Listing Homes, Luxury, Seller Representation, FHA, e-PRO, HUD, Resellers, Investors, Rentals, Sales
Ernie Rossano
Partner at ERM: Environmental Resources Management
Master of Science (MS), Hydrogeology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology/Earth Science, General
ERM: Environmental Resources Management November 1987 - Present
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - Water Resources Division March 1985 - November 1987
Remediation, Environmental Consulting, RCRA, Sustainability, Groundwater, CERCLA, Groundwater Remediation, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Soil, Environmental Permitting, Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, Phase I
Errol D. Toulon, Jr., Ed.D., M.B.A.
Deputy Commissioner of Operations at New York City Correction Department
Dowling College 2008 — 2011
Doctorate, Educational Administration, Leadership and Technology
Adv. Certificate, Homeland Security Management
M.B.A., Management
Cardinal Hayes H.S.
New York City Correction Department July 2014 - Present
Dowling College September 2011 - Present
Suffolk County Water Authority June 2010 - Present
Suffolk County September 2012 - July 2014
Toulon & Associates, LLC January 2000 - September 2012
N.Y.C. Department of Correction August 1982 - August 2004
Public Speaking, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Research, Team Building, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Organizational..., Mentoring, Business Strategy, Higher Education, Emergency Management, Policy, Analysis, Compliance, Business Planning, Performance Management, Strategic Partnerships, Curriculum Design, Cross-functional Team..., Community Outreach, Public Safety, Security Management, Government, Private Investigations, Enforcement, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Emergency Services, Program Management, Community Policing, Employee Relations, Budgets, Team Leadership, Criminal Justice, Fundraising, Corrections, Tactics, Homeland Security, Training, Staff Development, Security, Coaching, Program Development, Conflict Resolution, Public Policy, Leadership
Estelle Hallick
Associate Publicist / Social Media Enthusiast
New School University 2005 — 2007
Fine Arts, Writing
English, Theater
Oxford University Press September 2014 - Present
Fuse Literary (Formerly Foreword Literary) August 2013 - Present
Bert Davis Executive Search December 2013 - August 2014
Bert Davis Executive Search October 2007 - August 2014
BroadwayWorld.com August 2011 - September 2012
Century 21 Schilare Realty June 2005 - September 2007
Playscripts, Inc. June 2005 - August 2005
Blogging, Copy Editing, Social Media, Proofreading, Editing, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Ebooks, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Books, Public Relations, Editorial, Publicity, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Writing
Ethan Fowler-Humphrey
North Andover, Massachusetts
Financial and Benefits Specialist at The Edinburg Center
Master of Arts (M.S.), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education and Teaching
The Edinburg Center August 2007 - Present
The Edinburg Center March 2005 - August 2007
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center S.O.C.R Watermill February 2001 - January 2005
Catholic Charities, Diosese of Rockville center October 1991 - January 2001
Psychotherapy, Adults, Psychology, Treatment, Counseling Psychology, CBT, Microsoft Office, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Counseling, Stress Management, Public Speaking, Teaching, Social Services, Behavioral Health, Case Managment, Program Development, Case Management, Therapists
Fernando Radillo
Holbrook, New York
Senior Mortgage Consultant at Silver Fin Capital Group LLC
Silver Fin Capital Group LLC May 2010 - Present
Residential Mortgages, Reverse Mortgages, Commercial Mortgages, Loans, Banking, Real Estate, Refinance, FHA
Flora Whitelaw
Field Inspector
B.A. Teaching, Fine Art, Education
Mueller Services October 2012 - Present
Lutheran Social Services of New England September 2010 - July 2012
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services December 2008 - January 2012
Gracie Management, LLC January 2000 - December 2010
Frances M. Palaia
Executive Office Professional
Frances Sposato-Marascia
Riverhead, New York
Executive Assistant at Timothy Hill Children's Ranch
Manhattanville College, Purchase NY 1998 — 2000
Master of Science, Organizational Management and Human Resources
Bachelor of Science, Business/Marketing
Timothy Hill Children's Ranch March 2012 - Present
BMararascia Construction November 2003 - March 2012
Southampton To October 2001 - November 2003
UST Inc. June 1996 - October 2001
Employee Benefits, HRIS, Employee Relations, Payroll, Performance Management, Outlook, Teamwork, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Talent Management
Frank C. Trotta
Fire News, 50+Lifestyles,FCT Publishing Group
BA, Business, Political Science
Valley Forge Military Academy 1968 — 1972
Diploma, Prep School-High School
Suffolk Federal May 2014 - Present
Bellport Fire Department January 2014 - Present
Fire News 2000 - Present
50plus Lifestyles 1993 - Present
Prime Time Travel 1989 - December 2014
Public Speaking, Firefighting, Public Safety, Public Relations, Preparedness, Social Media, Emergency Management, Community Outreach, Emergency Services, Fire Safety, Government, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Leadership, Event Planning, Fundraising, Customer Service, Management, Media Relations
Frank Davies
Agent at New York Life Insurance
Business, Business
Long Island University - Southampton College
Bachelor, Business Administration; Management
New York Life Insurance Company, Agent January 2008 - Present
Support African Children and Orphanage March 2006 - Present
All-For-The-Sea January 2006 - Present
Citywide Marketing Group 2008- 2009 January 2008 - January 2009
Ebo 2008 - 2009
Customer Service, Event Planning, Marketing
Frank Donohue
Naples, Florida Area
Principle @ Dream Harbours Consulting LLC
Dream Harbours Consulting LLC September 2003 - Present
Naples Marine Management Inc September 2002 - August 2010
Dream Harbors LLC 2002 - 2010
Product Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Event Management, Manufacturing, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Purchasing, Management, Marketing, Team Leadership, Contract Management, Public Relations, Marina Management, Marina Design, Boatyard Design, Hi and Dry Storage..., Marina and Boatyard..., Start-ups
Frank E Wilhelm III
Master's Degree, Homeland Security Management, 3.89 GPA. - Riverhead Merit Scholarship
Applied Sciences, Fire Science Management
AT&T January 2007 - Present
BellSouth (Prior to merger with AT&T) April 1998 - December 2006
Charlotte NC Fire Dept January 1995 - April 1998
Emergency Management, Government, Homeland Security, Disaster Recovery, Preparedness, Team Building, Business Continuity, Emergency Operations, EMT, Program Management, Security, Military, Public Safety, VoIP, Physical Security, System Administration, Managed Services, Leadership, Management, Information Assurance, Enforcement, Data Center, Wireless, Unified Communications, Incident Management, WAN, Telephony, MPLS, Vendor Management, IP, Integration, Cisco Technologies, Network Design, Call Centers, Co-location, LAN-WAN, Networking, Avaya, SIP Trunking, Network Security, T1, Computer Network...
Frank Picarelli
Mount Sinai, New York
pastor/ hope ministries
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
(PhD), Art Teacher Education
Professional Diploma/ Education Administration, Art/Art Studies, General/ Administration
Hope Ministries-SA July 2012 - Present
Frank Rivera
Coram, New York
Advocate at Sarcoidosis of Long Island
BA, Business Management, Minor in Finance
Sarcoidosis Patients and Caregivers of Long Island June 2013 - Present
Surface Specialties 2010 - 2011
SoClean Blasting August 2009 - August 2010
Roofing, Windows, Retail, Direct Sales, Construction, Product Management, Employee Relations, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Coaching, Non-profits, Non-profit Development, Grant Writing, Banking, Bookkeeping, Nonprofits, Small Business, Restoration, Team Building, Budgets, Materials, Leadership, Fundraising, New Business Development, Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Training, Research, Business Development, Operations Management
Frederick Kopetz
Veterans Claims Examiner at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center 1994 — 1998
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, B -
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology/Pre-Law
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies, A -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs January 2015 - Present
US Department of Veterans' Affairs January 2006 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs 1998 - Present
Chrysler Financial September 2001 - August 2005
Reed Elsevier September 1998 - June 2000
Government, Analysis, Policy, Policy Analysis, Supervisory Skills, Public Policy, Emergency Management, Nonprofits, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, Program Management, International Relations, Community Outreach
Frederick Lauber
Western Regional Sales Manager at Scienscope
San Joaquin Delta College 1979 — 1981
AA, Electron Microscopy
Scienscope February 2013 - Present
North Star Imaging May 2010 - February 2013
Thermo Fisher Scientific 1999 - 2009
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Anthrogenica > International Area > African > (hypothetical) phenotype of natufians?
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radioavdelning
I know there's isn't a big correlation between DNA and phenotype, but in modern terms I wonder whats the closest approximation.
so out of curiousity, when picturing these ancient populations what do you think they look like?
afbarwaaqo
Probably the negev bedouines, I heard they’re the most natufian ethnic group alive today
NetNomad
They probably looked like Arabians (the non-African mixed non-South Asian mixed kind).
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/V33IEBQueazj96SfeB7qKVS9WHg=/0x0:3819x2512/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:3819x2512)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3338134/77682094.0.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.al-fanarmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10155802/Yemen-for-Yemen1.jpg
https://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2016/06/18/2b1bd378-43ab-4c25-80da-06d4a395f693/2b1bd378-43ab-4c25-80da-06d4a395f693_16x9_788x442.jpg
Gulf Arabs and Negev Bedu-maybe
Yemenis- (middle pic) definitely not-too much E African and S Asian admix
misanthropy
I've always imagined them looking like Palestinians and Mediterranean Israelis.
I agree, although Yemenis seem to score more Mediterranean than Saudis on gedmatch while having more African.
Yeah, but upper-paleo Middle Easterners were a bit darker than today. So despite the EA/SA in some Gulf Arabs, the phenotype wouldn't be that much different from proto-Natufians/proto-Afro-Asiatic people.
I do too; then I catch myself and remember that the Canaanite-ish ancestors of today's Jews and Palestinians had significant Neolithic Iran and other Steppe admixture via Hittites, Philistines, Hurrians, etc, and the natufians were much earlier.
By the way, I'm a Horner and carry many of the so-called depigmentation SNPs they discovered recently. The ones often used to estimate what ancient genomes looked like. However, I am very brown and nowhere near olive skinned as one would think based on SLC24A5 etc.
blackflash16
Yeah, I'm homozygous for the derived allele at SLC24A5, but I wouldn't describe myself as being light skinned (even relative to most Horners)
Though, two of my younger siblings are definitely close to being olive-skinned.
drobbah
Natufians were definently nowhere near as light as modern middle easterners including those bedouins considering they are homozygous for all these skin related snps.
ZephyrousMandaru
The closest modern examples would probably be Levantine Bedouins, represented by the Bedouin_B sample. However, I would hesitate to draw a comparison with any modern day samples, simply because such an extrapolation is difficult to elucidate since facial reconstructions are at best crude approximations of what ancient populations looked like. I would argue that all Middle Easterners, even the more southerly ethnic groups are lighter than the Neolithic Levantines and possibly even the Neolithic Iranians. Many of these populations were alive during the beginnings of agriculture, so even if they were undergoing depigmentation, they probably weren't lighter than your average Yemeni or Bedouin.
Sikeliot
I see clear African in at least two of these men. The man on the right even could be Ethiopian if you didn't know he was Yemeni. I doubt Natufians looked like this.
Maybe from your Med perspective, from a Horner perspective, he looks too Arab and clearly from Yemen.
I thouht of a population in between Arabians and Afars , Bejas and Somalis morphologically. Not as sharp as the Arabians due to their Iranian Chalcolitic input. More gracile featured, lanky as the Coushitics, but going by ADMIXTURE not as SSA-shifted. Besides , the more SSA influenced Berbers like Sahrawis and Tuaregs show stirking resemblance with Cushitic people, and Eritreans\Ethiopians.
Ancient Egyptians were probably the last people to keep that Basal Eurasian/Natufian-like look.
So i guess, they might have looked like Ancient Egyptians.
https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/field/image/Egypt-Feminism.jpg
http://www.egypttoday.com/images/larg/29034.jpg
https://i1.wp.com/www.experience-ancient-egypt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ancient-egyptian-culture.jpg
Michalis Moriopoulos
A subset of Negev Bedouins (called Bedouin B in datasets) is the closest population to the Natufians still living today, but even they have a substantial chunk of Anatolian and Iranian Neolithic ancestry. So, too, do the handful of Ancient Egyptian samples on file. That said, I agree with Baws that Ancient Egyptian art probably emphasizes a stylized "Natufian-rich" phenotype that many commentators have presumptuously (and probably mistakenly) attributed to SSA influence. True blue SSA-mixed groups like Ethiosemites and Cushites have a lot of Natufian-related ancestry; if they bear some resemblance to ancient Egyptian art (the longest-lived Afrocentrist meme of all time), the reason is hardly mysterious.
Awale
Using modern Bedouins like those Negevians makes little sense. As Mike says, they have a fair amount of Iran-Neolithic and Anatolian-Neolithic ancestry:
distance%=4.9242
BedouinB
Natufian 63.8
Ganj-Dareh-N 23.6
Tepecik-Ciftlik-N 12.6
I'm not far from being 60% Dinka-like. Do I look ultra Dinka to any of you? :eyebrows: Also, I think some here are making too much of raw genomic components and their immediate effects on a group's phenotype. Take this Maasai woman, for instance:
https://i.imgur.com/6moIUQO.jpg
She has a pretty so-called Caucasoid facial morphology yet her total West-Eurasian ancestry likely doesn't exceed 15-20%. Why does she look like this, then? Well, because she's manifesting the looks of her Erythraeic speaking ancestors who, through whatever quirks of selection and coincidence, have a bias toward such a facial morphology. Why is this important? Because, even if Negev Bedouins can be modeled as 50%+ Natufian-like; after all the time that's passed and all the other components that they carry, it's perfectly likely that their facial features are more representative of some of their other ancestral groups, even ones that don't show up as prominently as Natufian-like ancestry does.
Also, you guys are picturing things as though these Bedouins' ancestors were pure Levantine Hunter-Gatherers who just had some Iran-N related ancestry from Iran or Mesopotamia tacked onto them when, in reality, some of their Natufian looking ancestry came with other ancestry like Iran-Chalcolithic-related ancestry or Anatolian-Neolithic-related ancestry and so on so forth, and god only knows the weird phenotypic effects all of this had over the ages:
Seh-Gabi-ChL 38.2
Dinka 0.2
Levant-BA 77.4
As for the Natufians themselves, we've had a very small number craniometrically analyzed and, if memory serves me correctly, they looked sorta like some interesting intermediate between certain Upper-Paleolithic Europeans and African populations with a so-called Negroid cranioform:
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E9kP6RhjaQQ/V6mFFq3347I/AAAAAAAAFOc/LUTQQZrcKBsVWYR-UF4JfTL_aA6zxbkuQCPcB/s1600/y0.png
source (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1325007/)
Just 4 samples, though. I expect perhaps more variety (or even contradictions?) as we get more samples someday and Drobbah's right that they wouldn't be remotely as pale skinned as modern Negevians if the genetic evidence has anything to say about it. At any rate, I really wouldn't close my eyes and picture Bedouins... :P
I think many here make the mistake of assuming that all the Natufian-like ancestry is of Paleolithic Levantine provenance, in fact we should expect at least a fair chunk of it to have arrived from NE Africa. And yeah, it's not as if present-day Bedouins are unadulterated descendants of the Natufians, you merely need to look at their Y-DNA frequencies to understand that this isn't the case.
My man! Yes, I was thinking about gene-flow from Egypt into those Bedouins too. To be honest, I wouldn't surprised if Horners' Natufian-like ancestry is actually just something like Neolithic Egyptian ancestry that somehow didn't look craniofacially similar to earlier Levant HGs but still, mostly, looked very similar to them in terms of their auDNA profile due maybe being some sort of mixture between Levantine Neolithic folks (Natufian + Anatolian-Neolithic) and an earlier NE African group with far more basal (like those Iberomaurusians) so they look genetically Natufian but aren't remotely the same thing in phenotype.
Needless to say, folks are wasting their time trying to reconstruct the phenotypes of groups from the Epipaleolithic and earlier using what modern groups show the most ancestry like them.
Also, when i look at Spanish actress Inma Questa, i always associate this look with Southern Levantine Farmers. Probably, your average Natufian girl would look something like this. Gracile Med look.
http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Union+de+Actores+Awards+2010+Press+Conference+kj1Z 1AtKlR4x.jpg
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beyoku
I dont know enough about Near/Middle Eastern prehistory to make a guesstimate.
I do have a question though..what type of climate would Natufian and their indigenous ancestors be adapted to over 10's of thousands of years?
-Not their North East African Sahara/Savanah/Tropic adapted ancestors.
-Not their colder adapted Caucaus, Anatolian, or Iranian ancestors either.
What about the core ecology in the Levant over time, i have no idea if its similar to NE Africa....haven't done the research.
https://www.biorxiv.org/highwire/filestream/16360/field_highwire_adjunct_files/3/059311-4.xlsx
This is a Fst table of West Eurasians, modern and ancient, Natufians are very extreme, the lowest Fst with Natufians is with BedouinA, Yemenite Jews, and Saudis, and is 0.073.
The Levant Neolithic is less extreme than the Natufians, Fst with BedouinA for example is 0.026, compared to others this is one of the closest, but I guess that can't be helpful in inferring their phenotype, because pairwise Fst of BedouinA and English is 0.017. No one can accept that these two populations look alike.
What I'm trying to say is: you can't infer the Natufians phenotype based on modern populations, people mixed too much and Natufians are buried in our genes among many others.
Ignis90
Pleistocene human groups were quite different from each other and often had features that are no longer part of contemporary human variation in a given region (thick brow ridges, massive complex teeth or high rates of prognatism for instance).
The Neolithic revolution and the "mongrelization" that followed made vast expanses of territory quite homogenous, so we lost diversity both genetically and in terms of appearance. As Awale pointed out, it's illustrated in the so-called "caucasoid" facial features, which you can find from Siberia to Tanzania and from the strait of Gibraltar to Bengladesh, so even in populations that are predominantly non-West Eurasian genetically.
I personally think Natufians didn't look like any modern pops and might even have been a heterogeneous group to begin with. And as Agamemnon said, some of the Natufian-like ancestry in the Middle East is most likely from Egypt so not Natufian proper.
Neolithic Revolution brought clinal changes. I don't believe the changes were so dramatic in phenotype. It's uncanny.
Also, we can probably model the Natufians as a mixture of Mushabian North Africans that brought E1b1b and Basal Eurasian and a unknown hunter gatherer component.
Missouri1455
Natufians would have had basal eurasian features with a darker pigmentation similar to the lady below; i've been trying to look for an egyptian nubain who resembles the lady below with much purer input but couldn't find her
Wait...why is this is the Africa sub forum.
kawhi
you should ask the OP.
vettor
I think some are mixing the time line of
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natufian_culture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-Pottery_Neolithic_B
and merging it into one body of people.
as per Laz 2016 paper
in which these "late Natufian" breakdown on average is
Neolithic Anatolia/Southeast Europe: 56.82%, Paleolithic Levant (Natufians): 24.09%, Caucasus Hunter / Early European Farmer: 12.51%
Evidence of a northerly origin for this mixed population, possibly indicating an influx from the region of northeastern Anatolia.
Natufians have been found to belong mostly to the E1b1b1b2 lineage – which is found among 60% of the whole PPNB population.
in regards to egyptian body colour of people on their walls, one needs to say,......... are they correct because the Libyans where always painted as white people
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Data and methodology
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Appendix A: Additional figures
Research article 18 May 2018
Research article | 18 May 2018
Comparison of dust-layer heights from active and passive satellite sensors
Comparison of dust-layer heights from active and passive satellite sensors Comparison of dust-layer heights from active and passive satellite sensors Arve Kylling et al.
Arve Kylling1, Sophie Vandenbussche2, Virginie Capelle3, Juan Cuesta4, Lars Klüser5, Luca Lelli6, Thomas Popp5, Kerstin Stebel1, and Pepijn Veefkind7,8 Arve Kylling et al. Arve Kylling1, Sophie Vandenbussche2, Virginie Capelle3, Juan Cuesta4, Lars Klüser5, Luca Lelli6, Thomas Popp5, Kerstin Stebel1, and Pepijn Veefkind7,8
1NILU – Norwegian Institute for Air Research, P.O. Box 100, 2027 Kjeller, Norway
2Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy (BIRA-IASB), Brussels, Belgium
3Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD), UMR8539, CNRS/IPSL, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
4Laboratoire Interuniversitaire des Systémes Atmosphériques (LISA), CNRS UMR7583, Université Paris Est Créteil, Université Paris Diderot, Créteil, France
5Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR), Deutsches Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum (DFD), 82234 Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
6Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
7Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), 3730 AE De Bilt, the Netherlands
8Geosciences and Remote Sensing, Delft University of Technology, 2628 AA Delft, the Netherlands
Correspondence: Arve Kylling (arve.kylling@nilu.no)
Received: 03 Oct 2017 – Discussion started: 17 Oct 2017 – Revised: 23 Apr 2018 – Accepted: 23 Apr 2018 – Published: 18 May 2018
Aerosol-layer height is essential for understanding the impact of aerosols on the climate system. As part of the European Space Agency Aerosol_cci project, aerosol-layer height as derived from passive thermal and solar satellite sensors measurements have been compared with aerosol-layer heights estimated from CALIOP measurements. The Aerosol_cci project targeted dust-type aerosol for this study. This ensures relatively unambiguous aerosol identification by the CALIOP processing chain. Dust-layer height was estimated from thermal IASI measurements using four different algorithms (from BIRA-IASB, DLR, LMD, LISA) and from solar GOME-2 (KNMI) and SCIAMACHY (IUP) measurements. Due to differences in overpass time of the various satellites, a trajectory model was used to move the CALIOP-derived dust heights in space and time to the IASI, GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY dust height pixels. It is not possible to construct a unique dust-layer height from the CALIOP data. Thus two CALIOP-derived layer heights were used: the cumulative extinction height defined as the height where the CALIOP extinction column is half of the total extinction column, and the geometric mean height, which is defined as the geometrical mean of the top and bottom heights of the dust layer. In statistical average over all IASI data there is a general tendency to a positive bias of 0.5–0.8 km against CALIOP extinction-weighted height for three of the four algorithms assessed, while the fourth algorithm has almost no bias. When comparing geometric mean height there is a shift of −0.5 km for all algorithms (getting close to zero for the three algorithms and turning negative for the fourth). The standard deviation of all algorithms is quite similar and ranges between 1.0 and 1.3 km. When looking at different conditions (day, night, land, ocean), there is more detail in variabilities (e.g. all algorithms overestimate more at night than during the day). For the solar sensors it is found that on average SCIAMACHY data are lower by −1.097 km (−0.961 km) compared to the CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) height, and GOME-2 data are lower by −1.393 km (−0.818 km).
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Kylling, A., Vandenbussche, S., Capelle, V., Cuesta, J., Klüser, L., Lelli, L., Popp, T., Stebel, K., and Veefkind, P.: Comparison of dust-layer heights from active and passive satellite sensors, Atmos. Meas. Tech., 11, 2911–2936, https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-11-2911-2018, 2018.
Aerosol is identified as an essential climate variable (ECV) by the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS, http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/gcos/, last access: 7 May 2018). The aerosol-layer height (GCOS product A.10.3) is one of four aerosol parameters which is needed to enhance our understanding of the aerosols' role in the climate system. Furthermore a deeper insight is important for radiative budget analysis, studying chemical and physical interactions in the troposphere, weather forecast modelling, remote sensing and air quality initiatives. Ground-based methods (lidar) offer high accuracy and calibration benchmarks; however their geographical coverage is sparse. Hence, satellite observations of the aerosol-layer height are warranted and the quality of such a product needs to be assessed. As part of the European Space Agency (ESA) Climate Change Initiative (CCI, Hollmann et al., 2013) the Aerosol_cci (Popp et al., 2016) project has conducted a comparison between dust-type aerosol-layer heights from passive and active sensors to identify strengths and possible weaknesses in the estimate of this parameter.
Both active and passive methods may be used to estimate the aerosol-layer height. The Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP) on board the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) satellite (Winker et al., 2009, and https://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/) provides detailed vertical information with a vertical resolution of 30 m below 8.2 km and a horizontal footprint of 335 m. Passive solar and thermal infrared satellite instruments may provide global data on a daily basis with horizontal resolution of the order of tens of kilometres. For example, Vandenbussche et al. (2013) retrieved desert dust aerosol vertical profiles from Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) measurements; Cuesta et al. (2015) described the three-dimensional distribution of a dust outbreak over eastern Asia, including dust height and also using IASI measurements; Sanders and de Haan (2013) used the O2 A-band to retrieve aerosol-layer height from the Global Ozone Monitoring Experiment-2A (GOME-2A). Dust top height may also be estimated using stereo view techniques by either utilizing instruments with multi-angle capabilities (for example the Advanced Along Track Scanning Radiometer, AATSR, Virtanen et al., 2014) or by combining measurement from different sensors (see for example Merucci et al., 2016). For a comprehensive survey on the methodological approaches, technical and scientific challenges of the retrieval of aerosol height, we refer the reader to the recent review by Xu et al. (2018).
The aim of this work is to assess the different aerosol-layer height products from different algorithms for various solar (SCanning Imaging Absorption SpectroMeter for Atmospheric CHartographY, SCIAMACHY, GOME-2) and thermal (IASI) sensors by comparison with CALIOP. The Aerosol_cci project targeted dust-type aerosol for this study. The relatively unambiguous classification of dust by CALIOP and the availability of large dust events possibly avoid any biases due to aerosol misclassification in the aerosol height comparison.
Earlier studies (Capelle et al., 2014; Peyridieu et al., 2010, 2013) compared monthly averaged and gridded data, or investigated a specific episode (Vandenbussche et al., 2013; Cuesta et al., 2015). We perform a point-by-point comparison for selected episodes. Furthermore we account for differences in satellite overpass times using trajectory model analysis. Finally, for the first time, by utilizing data from GOME-2, SCIAMACHY and IASI with their respective spectral and spatial resolutions, results from the different passive infrared and solar algorithms are compared for the same dust episodes to identify strengths and weaknesses. Note that this work focuses on the comparison of dust-layer heights retrieved from active and passive sensors. Comparisons of aerosol dust amount are outside the scope of this work and is discussed elsewhere (Popp et al., 2016).
The remainder of the paper is organized as follows: in Sect. 2 the data and data analysis methods are presented. The results from the aerosol-layer height comparison are given in Sect. 3. The results are discussed in Sect. 4 and followed by the conclusions.
2 Data and methodology
To allow the inclusion of data from the SCIAMACHY instrument that ceased operation in 2012, four desert dust events in 2010 were selected (total 40 days):
18–27 March (10 days),
22 May–1 June (11 days),
1–12 July (12 days),
14–20 September (7 days).
The comparison focuses on the region between 0–40∘ N and 80∘ W–120∘ E (see Fig. 2) and is mainly affected by dust from the Sahara but is also influenced by dust from the Middle East, India and western China.
2.1 Active instrument dust height retrievals – CALIOP
CALIPSO is the fourth of the six satellites in the A-Train satellite constellation. All six of the A-Train satellites cross the equator within a few minutes of one another at around 13:30 local time. CALIOP is part of the payload of the CALIPSO platform. The CALIOP laser produces simultaneous co-aligned pulses at 532 and 1064 nm that are used to measure the backscatter profile. The 532 nm pulse is linearly polarized. The return signal is polarized parallel and perpendicular to the outgoing plane and detected by two photomultiplier detectors. The CALIOP aerosol-typing algorithm uses layer-averaged depolarization and the 532 nm attenuated backscatter to classify the aerosol into one of six types: clean marine, dust, polluted continental, clean continental, polluted dust, smoke (Omar et al., 2009). Of the six types the dust aerosol is largely non-spherical, implying a relatively large depolarization ratio and hence relatively unambiguous classification. Numerous data products are available from CALIOP. We use the 5 km profile product from CALIOP data version V4-10. Only dust profiles with CALIOP cloud aerosol discrimination (CAD) values between −100 and −20 are included (Winker et al., 2013). Profiles containing polluted dust and water and ice clouds are excluded. Furthermore we only include dust layers that are continuous; thus, multilayered dust clouds are excluded from the analysis. The dust-layer height is estimated from the extinction coefficient at 532 nm (Extinction_Coefficient_532). The extinction coefficient is a retrieved quantity and we only include profiles for which the quality control flag Extinction_QC_Flag_532 equals 0 (unconstrained retrieval; initial lidar ratio unchanged during solution process) or 1 (constrained retrieval).
2.1.1 CALIOP dust-layer height
Aerosol-layer heights may be termed either “effective” or “real” heights. The effective layer height represents the height at which the total aerosol load should be placed in order to be representative of the radiative properties of this aerosol. The thickness of effective layers are typically assumed to be small, 500 m or 1 km. For climate impact studies effective layer height is an important parameter, as it, together with the aerosol optical depth, single-scattering albedo and phase function, allows quantitative estimates of the aerosols' direct radiative forcing. The real aerosol height may be described in terms of layer boundaries or by the full vertical profile. It is required for the understanding and characterisation of aerosol–cloud interactions, air quality and flight safety.
There is no unique way to calculate the height of a dust layer from CALIOP data. Possible methods include the following:
Threshold: Calculate the cumulative extinction and set the height to where cumulative extinction is above a prescribed threshold.
Cumulative extinction: Calculate the cumulative extinction and set the height to where the extinction column is half of the total extinction column.
Geometric mean: Identify the top and bottom heights of the dust layer and set dust height to the mean of the two.
Extinction weighted: Weigh the dust-layer height zi for layer i with an appropriate parameter and calculate the weighted average, for example using the extinction coefficient βi as in Koffi et al. (2012):
(1)zCALIOP=∑βizi∑βi.
In Fig. 1 the extinction-weighted and geometric mean CALIOP dust heights are plotted against the cumulative extinction CALIOP dust height for the days and region under study. The extinction-weighted and cumulative extinction methods (right plot) are fairly similar except below about 2.5 km, where the extinction-weighted method gives slightly larger heights. The geometric mean method (left plot) generally gives larger heights than the cumulative extinction method. The geometric mean method is purely geometrical. The cumulative extinction, threshold and extinction-weighted methods use the profile extinction information from CALIOP. Below we present results for one CALIOP height method that includes extinction information and one that is purely geometrical. The extinction-weighted and cumulative extinction methods are nearly the same, R2=0.9942; right plot Fig. 1. To avoid having to arbitrarily set a threshold for the threshold method, we thus present results below for the cumulative extinction and the geometric mean methods.
Figure 1(a) The CALIOP cumulative extinction height versus the CALIOP geometric mean height. Linear regression (y=ax+b) gives a=0.882, b=0.6813, R2=0.941 and RMSE = 0.652 km. (b) The CALIOP cumulative extinction height versus the CALIOP extinction weighted height. Linear regression analysis gives a=0.9619, b=0.1597, R2=0.9942 and RMSE = 0.182 km.
It is noted that ambiguities in dust heights derived from CALIOP are larger for thick and optically dense dust layers. In these cases, the inversion of lidar profiles is less accurate for the lower part of these layers due to uncertainties in the lidar ratio for dust and multiple-scattering effects (see e.g. Cuesta et al., 2009, 2015). Multiple-scattering effects are neglected in the CALIOP operational products used here.
2.2 Passive instrument dust height retrievals
The dust-layer height was estimated from measurements by IASI and GOME-2 on board the MetOP-A satellite and SCIAMACHY on board Envisat. MetOP-A orbits in a sun-synchronous mid-morning orbit, crossing the equator at 09:30 local solar time in the descending node. Envisat was in a sun-synchronous polar orbit crossing the equator at 10:00 local solar time (MLST) in the descending node. The various dust height retrieval algorithms used in this study are summarized in Table 1 and described in more detail below.
Vandenbussche et al. (2013)2017Klüser et al. (2011, 2012)Banks et al. (2013)Peyridieu et al. (2010, 2013)Volz (1972, 1973)Capelle et al. (2014)Balkanski et al. (2007)Cuesta et al. (2015)Sanders and de Haan (2013)Lelli et al. (2017)
Table 1Summary of dust height retrieval algorithms. See text for further details, including definitions of acronyms.
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2.2.1 The IASI algorithm at BIRA-IASB: MAPIR
The Mineral Aerosol Profiling from Thermal Infrared (MAPIR) retrieval algorithm is an extensive technical and scientific improvement of the algorithm first published by Vandenbussche et al. (2013). Version 3.5 of the algorithm, fully described in Vandenbussche and De Mazière (2017), is used in this study.
The MAPIR retrieval scheme is based on the optimal estimation method (OEM, Rodgers, 2000), which iteratively adjusts a state vector composed of seven variables: the surface temperature (Ts) and the vertical profile of dust aerosol concentration, from 1 to 6 km height in steps of 1 km. The retrieval is performed only on cloud-free scenes (< 10 % cloud coverage in IASI level 2 cloud product). Unfortunately, the IASI cloud product seems to mislabel some intense dust clouds as meteorological clouds, removing that data from our analysis.
The a priori vertical profile of desert dust concentration is obtained from the LIdar climatology of Vertical Aerosol Structure for space-based lidar simulation studies (LIVAS) monthly 1∘×1∘ climatology derived from CALIOP data (Amiridis et al., 2015). The conversion from 532 nm extinction to particle number concentration is done using the cross section of the aerosol particles used in MAPIR. To account for the fact that CALIOP measurements are sparse, plausibly impacting the continuity of the climatology amongst adjacent 1∘×1∘ (the mean extinction in adjacent cells may come from measurements made for different days), we use a horizontal running mean over 25 cells (5 in latitude, 5 in longitude). The standard deviation for the dust aerosol vertical profile is set to 100 % at all altitudes and locations.
The dust aerosols in MAPIR are parameterized with a log-normal particle size distribution (PSD) with a median radius of 0.6 µm, geometric standard deviation of 2 corresponding to an effective size of 2 µm) and the refractive index from Massie (GEISA-HITRAN dust-like, 1994); Massie and Goldman (GEISA-HITRAN dust-like, 2003); Jacquinet-Husson et al. (GEISA-HITRAN dust-like, 2011).
After the retrievals, quality filters are undertaken. The retrievals are marked to be of good quality when
the root mean square of spectral residuals is lower than 2 K over land and 1 K over oceans,
the final fitted aerosol optical depth (AOD) at 10 µm is lower than 8 (otherwise the probability is extremely high that the scene was cloudy and unflagged as such).
The dust detection is computed a posteriori and based on the single criterion that the retrieved 10 µm AOD must be higher than 0.01. This is a very low threshold, and although it ensures that all dust scenes are indeed flagged, it might flag scenes where the aerosol presence is questionable. The AOD is obtained by vertical integration of the concentration profile and multiplication of the extinction coefficient at the desired wavelength. The mean height is obtained from the profile as a linear interpolation of the height that would separate the aerosol column into two identical partial columns (in other words, half the aerosols are below the mean height and half are above it).
2.2.2 IASI DLR algorithm – IMARS
The Infrared Mineral Aerosol Retrieval Scheme (IMARS) for IASI developed at DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt) combines dust and ice cloud remote sensing using principal component analysis (PCA) of the high-resolution IASI spectra (version 4.2). Bayesian inference is used for differentiating between dust and ice clouds (Klüser et al., 2011, 2012, 2015; Banks et al., 2013). The method may also be applied to volcanic ash retrievals (Klüser et al., 2015; Maes et al., 2016), with a focus on the very variable composition of the ash for which there is lack of reliable reports in the literature.
The retrieval uses spectral pattern matching between 8 and 12 µm in a subspace of the observation space, spanned by suited eigenvectors for inferring dust/ash properties from the observations. With this approach direct forward modelling of the infrared radiative transfer is avoided, as this would be strongly underdetermined due to the lack of information on surface emissivity (over deserts), atmospheric temperature, humidity profiles as well as detailed information on dust/ash composition, particle size and sphericity. The composition of dust/ash is assumed to be represented by linear combinations of typical dust composition mixtures (Klüser et al., 2015). For extreme cases not represented by these mixtures (e.g. very high calcite of gypsum content in dust aerosols), the retrieval will not be able to correctly characterize the dust/ash load. Dust optical properties used here have been calculated with traditional Mie theory, thus ignoring particle non-sphericity (see Klüser et al., 2015, 2016; Maes et al., 2016). One of the outputs of the DLR algorithm is the dust/ash emission temperature. Using a vertical temperature profile (standard atmosphere or model output), it is then converted to effective layer height (Klüser et al., 2015). De facto, the emission temperature is retrieved relative to the background, which implicitly delivers height information and not an absolute temperature.
The layer height is an effective emission height of a geometric thin (delta shape) dust layer. This makes its interpretation with regard to an averaged CALIPSO extinction profile non-intuitive. For optically thin dust layers the effective layer height is similar to the mean extinction of the profile; however, with growing dust AOD it moves further up in the profile (details depend on dust properties). Thus we expect a positive bias of the IMARS-layer height to the cumulative extinction height from CALIPSO.
2.2.3 IASI LMD algorithm
The LMD (Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique) method for the retrieval of dust characteristics from IASI observations was originally developed for application to the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) (Pierangelo et al., 2004, 2005) and then slightly modified as described in detail in Peyridieu et al. (2010, 2013) and in Capelle et al. (2014) for application to IASI. The method used to derive dust characteristics from IASI observations is a three-step physical algorithm based on a look-up table (LUT) approach. The first step constrains the atmospheric state (temperature and water profile) using 18 channels selected in the spectral range 4.5–14.5 µm and mostly sensitive to temperature and water profiles between 900 and 200 hPa and not, or almost not, sensitive to surface characteristics (temperature, emissivity). The second step simultaneously determines the 10 µm AOD, the dust-layer mean height and the surface temperature using eight channels localized in three window regions: 8–9, 10–12 and 4.6–4.7 µm. This selection of channels, both at short and long wavelengths, is aimed at decorrelating the contribution of AOD, height and surface temperature to the observed signal. The dust coarse-mode particle effective radius can be determined in a third step.
For each step, LUTs of IASI-simulated brightness temperatures are calculated using the forward coupled radiative transfer model 4A/OP-DISORT (available from http://4aop.noveltis.com, Scott and Chédin, 1981). Entries to the model include AOD, height, surface pressure, surface temperature and emissivity, viewing angle, two refractive indices from Volz (1972, 1973) and Balkanski et al. (2007) and a set of 2311 atmospheric situations. These were selected using statistical methods from 80 000 radiosonde reports and stored in the Thermodynamic Initial Guess Retrieval (TIGR) climatological database (Chédin et al., 1985; Chevallier et al., 1998). The PSD is modelled by a monomodal log-normal distribution described by the effective radius (Reff) and the standard deviation of the distribution σg. Following the results of previous sensitivity studies (Appendix A, Capelle et al., 2014; Pierangelo et al., 2005), fixed values are taken for the effective radius (Reff=2.3 µm) and for the standard deviation of the size distribution (σg=0.65).
The aerosol vertical distribution is supposed to be concentrated within a single homogeneous layer. While this assumption cannot correctly describe observations that are in general more complex, the height retrieved here can be defined as an average weighted height for which half of the dust optical depth is below and half of the optical depth is above. This infrared optical equivalent to the real vertical profile is therefore appropriate for computing dust infrared forcing. It is worth noting that the resulting mean layer height corresponds to height above sea level. Several aspects of the retrieval algorithm, e.g. robustness in the aerosol model (size distribution, shape and refractive indices), possible contamination by other aerosol species, radiative transfer model bias removal or cloud mask including discrimination between clouds and aerosols, were investigated and details may be found, for example, in Pierangelo et al. (2004) and Capelle et al. (2014). The surface emissivity spectrum is supposed to be known and is read from a 0.5∘ monthly grid retrieved from IASI (Capelle et al., 2012).
2.2.4 IASI LISA algorithm – AEROIASI
The IASI algorithm from LISA (Laboratoire Interuniversitaire des Systémes Atmosphériques), called AEROIASI, has been conceived to observe the three-dimensional distribution of desert dust plumes for each overpass of IASI, both over land and ocean (Cuesta et al., 2015). It derives vertical profiles of desert dust in terms of the extinction coefficient at 10 µm from individual thermal infrared spectra measured by IASI. It is a constrained least-squares fit method, based on explicit radiative transfer calculations, in which the vertical distribution and abundance of dust are iteratively adjusted in order to fit IASI observations. This approach uses auto-adaptive constraints for simultaneously adjusting the dust profile and surface temperature in order to offer particularly good adaptability for different atmospheric and surface conditions. This flexibility makes the aerosol retrieval possible for most cloud-free IASI pixels, both over ocean and land (even for bright surfaces and relatively low aerosol loads). The information on the vertical distribution of dust is mainly provided by their broadband radiative effect, which includes aerosol thermal emission depending on the height of the vertical profile of temperature (assuming local thermal equilibrium).
AEROIASI uses an a priori desert dust model (including dust microphysical properties) and meteorological profiles provided as inputs to the radiative transfer model. The line-by-line Karlsruhe Optimized and Precise Radiative transfer Algorithm (KOPRA, Stiller, 2000) is used to simulate thermal infrared radiance spectra and the inversion module KOPRAFIT is used to compare them to those measured by IASI, for 12 selected spectral micro-windows in the atmospheric window between 8 and 12 µm. KOPRA accounts for light absorption, emission and single scattering by aerosols, using dust optical properties derived at each wavelength with a Mie code (Metzig, 1984), which is optimized as described in Deirmendjian et al. (1961) and Kerker (1969). The vertical grid of all profiles in the simulations is set between the surface and 9 km height a.s.l. (above mean sea level), with 1 km increments. For each pixel, we use atmospheric temperature profiles and first guesses of surface temperatures and water vapour profiles from ECMWF ERA-Interim reanalysis (Dee et al., 2011). For all seasons and locations, AEROIASI uses a unique a priori vertical profile of dust derived from CALIOP average dust profiles over the Sahara in the summer of 2011.
Once IASI spectra are fitted, a series of quality checks are performed in order to screen out cloudy measurements and aberrant retrievals. We exclude IASI pixels with derived surface temperatures below their ERA-Interim reanalyses counterparts by more than 10 K and those pixels exhibiting too-high root-mean-squared spectral residuals or horizontal variability with respect to their closest pixels. For each quality-checked retrieval, we derive a vertical profile of dust extinction coefficient (α10 in km−1) at 10 µm, the associated AOD (by vertical integration of the extinction profile), and mean and top heights of the observed dust layer. The mean height of the observed dust layer (the product used in the current paper) is defined as the height below which the integral of the extinction coefficient profile reaches 50 % of the AOD. Likewise, the height of the top of the dust layer is defined as the height below which the integral of the extinction coefficient profile reaches 95 % of the AOD. Indeed, AEROIASI provides valuable information, not only on the mean height of the dust layers but also on their vertical extent (i.e. layer-top heights and whether the layers reach the ground or are elevated).
In this study AEROIASI retrievals from version 2 of the algorithm are used. They mainly differ from the previous version described by Cuesta et al. (2015) in the a priori desert dust model and the surface emissivity database. Using these new databases, we obtain lower spectral residuals with respect to IASI measurements than with the previous version and higher adaptability for covering the large region analysed in this paper (i.e. the tropical dust belt). The climatological desert dust model consists of refractive indices, a single-mode log-normal particle size distribution and an a priori vertical profile of dust. Refractive indices are taken from field measurements of Saharan dust analysed by Di Biagio et al. (2014). The modal radius and width of the single-mode distribution are prescribed from average volume effective radius and width for the coarse mode derived from Saharan ground-based stations in June 2011 (for radii > 0.6 µm of the AERONET size distributions, http://aeronet.gsfc.nasa.gov, Dubovik et al., 2002). A unique first guess of dust vertical distribution (the same profile for all pixels and all seasons) is considered in the inversion, which is obtained from an average of CALIOP extinction vertical profiles for dust over the Sahara (during large dust outbreaks in late June 2011), scaled to particle concentration units (in order to set an a priori AOD at 10 µm of 0.03). Forward simulations include surface emissivity from a global monthly IASI-derived climatology over land (Paul et al., 2012) and a surface-temperature-dependent model over ocean (Newman et al., 2005).
2.2.5 GOME-2 KNMI algorithm
The deep oxygen lines (A band and/or B band) in the near infrared of the shortwave spectrum have traditionally been used for retrieval of the cloud height. In the absence of clouds, these bands contain information on the aerosol height (Wang et al., 2012). The algorithm developed at KNMI within the TROPOMI/Sentinel-5 Precursor programme (Veefkind et al., 2012) is based on the optimal estimation method and aims to derive the aerosol-layer height (Sanders and de Haan, 2013). This method has also been applied to Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite (GOSAT) and GOME-2 data within the ongoing ESA AeroPro study, in support of the Sentinel-4 development. The algorithm is sensitive to all aerosol types, including dust, biomass burning and industrial pollution plumes. Sensitivity analyses performed for the TROPOMI/Sentinel-5 Precursor Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD) indicate that the aerosol-layer height can be derived with an accuracy of 0.5–1 km if the AOD is 0.3 or larger.
The algorithm uses the Determining Instrument Specifications and Analyzing Methods for Atmospheric Retrieval (DISAMAR) and simulation package developed at KNMI. In the set-up that is used in this work, the aerosol is modelled as a 50 hPa thick layer, for which the height and the aerosol optical depth are fitted. The single-scattering albedo of the aerosol particles is assumed to 0.95 and we apply a Henyey–Greenstein phase function with an asymmetry parameter of 0.7. A climatological value is used for the surface reflectance. Pressure-temperature profiles are obtained from the operational ECMWF forecast. The algorithm uses a fit window between 758 and 762 nm.
The algorithm is only applied to cloud-cleared scenes for which the UV aerosol index has a value exceeding 1.0, indicating the presence of absorbing aerosol layers. For the GOME-2 data used in this work, the cloud clearing is done based on the GOME-2 data itself, which may result in undetected subpixel cloudiness. It is noted that the size of the GOME-2 ground pixels is much larger than for the TROPOMI instrument, for which the algorithm has been designed.
2.2.6 SCIAMACHY IUP algorithm
The IUP (Institute of Environmental Physics) algorithm determines the aerosol layer height using top-of-atmosphere (TOA) reflectances R (defined as the sun-normalized radiances, weighted by the cosine of the solar zenith angle) in the oxygen A-band, that is, in the range 758–772 nm at the nominal spectral sampling 0.21 nm of SCIAMACHY, for a Gaussian instrument response function of 0.48 nm. The retrieval is based on the calculation of the weighting functions Wh,b,τ=∂Rh,b,τ/∂h,b,τ, i.e. the Jacobians of R as function of the top and bottom altitude h, b and optical thickness τ of the aerosol layer. Upon linearization of the problem, the measured R in a gaseous absorption band can be written as a function of the desired h. Given that τ is inferred from an independent source, such as a non-absorbing channel outside the oxygen A-band, typically λ=758 nm, the retrieval can be further simplified assuming that either the aerosol layer originates at the ground (b=0 km) or is elevated (b ≠ 0 km). The latter assumption implies that the prior geometrical thickness is preserved when retrieving h. Either way, the problem is reduced to the calculation of W(h) (Rozanov, 2006; Rozanov et al., 2007) and the minimization of the difference between the forward-modelled and the measured reflectance, converging after ∼ 4 iterations on average, which delivers the height of the layer.
Information on the local non-spherical dust optical properties, encoded in the spectral scattering T-matrix (Dubovik et al., 2006), as well as on the single-scattering albedo and the aerosol extinction (box) profiles, are embedded in W(h). It has been assumed that these quantities are independent of height inside the aerosol layer. The HITRAN 2008 edition (Rothman et al., 2009) is used for the line intensities of the absorbing species (oxygen and water vapour) included in the forward problem. The full retrieval chain is implemented and carried out within the radiative transfer model SCIATRAN (Rozanov et al., 2014).
The selection of cloud-free SCIAMACHY pixels (60 × 40 km2 of nominal footprint size) relies on the analysis of joint histograms of geometric cloud cover (CC < 0.1, from co-located 1 × 1 km2 MEdium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS) observations, Schlundt et al., 2011) and aerosol absorbing index (AAI > 1.0, de Graaf et al., 2005) for the area of interest. Surface reflectivity is taken from the MERIS-derived black-sky data set (Popp et al., 2011), which is the critical parameter for the accuracy of the retrieved h. An error of ±10 % in the a priori value of surface reflectivity can cause a bias of up to ±1 km for τ=0.25 and h>3.0 km. More details are given in Lelli et al. (2017) about the IUP algorithm as well as validation with independent measurements when it is applied to an elevated ash layer.
Figure 2The IASI dust-layer height from the BIRA-IASB (a), DLR (b), LMD (c) and LISA (d) analysis. The CALIOP profiles identified as dust within 500 km and 5 h time differences from nearest IASI pixel are overlaid (red dots). The location of the CALIOP height after shifting to IASI overpass time is shown by the black dots. The time range (UTC) in the title gives the times of the first and last CALIOP points plotted.
2.3 Data selection and comparison methodology
The selection of data and the comparison between CALIOP and the other satellite instrument estimates of dust heights proceed through the following steps for each date listed at the beginning of Sect. 2:
Identify the CALIOP swaths that are within the region of interest.
Identify the closest CALIOP swath and IASI, GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY dust pixels in time and space. Due to the difference in the CALIPSO equator crossing time (13:30) and MetOP-A and Envisat equator crossing times (09:30 and 10:00), a maximum time difference of 5 h is allowed between CALIOP and IASI, GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY dust pixels in this step. To allow for possible movement of dust pixels between overpasses, pixels within 500 km were included for subsequent analysis. This allows for a maximum wind speed of 100 km h−1.
For the CALIOP swaths from step 2, identify CALIOP dust profiles using the CALIOP dust flag and the CAD score. Calculate CALIOP cumulative extinction and geometric mean dust-layer heights.
Move CALIOP dust-layer heights from the previous step backward in time to the Metop-A and Envisat overpass times using the FLEXTRA trajectory model.
After moving the CALIOP dust heights backward in time they may still be at locations that are different from the IASI, GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY dust heights. A second co-location is thus made to co-locate the moved CALIOP dust heights with IASI, GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY dust heights. The maximum difference in distance is set to 20 km for IASI and 100 km for SCIAMACHY and GOME-2, reflecting the larger footprints of the latter two instruments.
Analysis of height differences including statistics.
In Fig. 2 examples of data from steps 1–5 are shown. The pixels identified as dust from IASI data by the BIRA-IASB (Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy; top plot, Fig. 2), DLR (second plot, Fig. 2), LMD (third plot, Fig. 2) and LISA (bottom plot, Fig. 2) algorithms are overlaid by CALIOP cumulative extinction heights, which are derived from profiles identified as dust (step 3, red dots) that are within the temporal and spatial requirements. CALIOP data are recorded after the IASI overpass. To account for possible movements of dust between the overpasses, the CALIOP dust heights were moved in longitude, latitude and height using the FLEXTRA model (step 4, Stohl et al., 1995). FLEXTRA calculated mean wind trajectories with meteorological input data from the ECMWF. Here operational data with a 1∘ latitude ×1∘ longitude resolution, 91 vertical levels and a time resolution of 3 h were used. FLEXTRA does not include turbulence or loss processes. Quantification of trajectory errors is always difficult due to a general lack of ground-truth data. However, FLEXTRA has been quantitatively evaluated in the past. Comparisons of FLEXTRA trajectories driven with ECMWF data with balloon trajectories have revealed typical horizontal transport errors of about 20 % of the travel distance but with large variability from case to case (Baumann and Stohl, 1997; Stohl and Koffi, 1998; Riddle et al., 2006). Evaluation against meteorological tracers such as potential vorticity suggests errors of a similar magnitude (Stohl and Seibert, 1998). Thanks to improvements in the meteorological analysis data, slightly smaller errors may be assumed for more recent years, but the order of magnitude of the errors is likely still similar.
Figure 3Curtain plot of the CALIOP extinction coefficient for heights identified as dust. The black dots are the column optical depth at 532 nm from CALIOP. The curtain is for the CALIOP data between 40 and 60∘ E in the top plot of Fig. 2.
Figure 4IASI dust-layer heights co-located to CALIOP cumulative extinction heights (black circles) and CALIOP geometric mean heights (red circles) for the same time and location as in Fig. 3. Also shown are shifted (upward triangles) and unshifted (downward triangles) CALIOP cumulative extinction and geometric mean heights.
The black dots in Fig. 2 are CALIOP dust height pixels that have been moved from their original location (red dots) to the nearest IASI pixel (step 5). As the cumulative extinction and geometric mean CALIOP dust heights are different they will be moved by FLEXTRA to different locations. An example of this is seen in Fig. 4, where the cumulative extinction (black circles) and geometric mean (red circles) heights from the passive instruments sometimes overlap (not moved or moved to same location and height) and sometimes do not overlap (moved to different location and/or height). It is also seen in the difference in the number of co-located points (Table 2). For the full data period the CALIOP dust heights were on average moved upwards by 0.015 (cumulative extinction) and 0.020 km (geometric mean), both with standard deviations of 0.25 km.
The analysis steps 1–5 in Sect. 2.3 were performed for all days and algorithms. The number of dust pixels identified by the various algorithms after step 1 is given in Table 2. The number of pixels identified as dust by the various IASI algorithms vary by a factor of 4.6. The differences reflect the differences in dust detection methods and it is outside the scope of this study to further investigate the reasons for these differences. As expected the solar algorithms detect far fewer dust pixels due to only daytime coverage (factor of 2) and larger pixels size (factor of about 16). The difference between the two solar algorithms (KNMI and IUP) are due to differences in the constraints set to detect dust. In step 2 dust pixels are selected within a given time and distance from the CALIOP-detected dust pixels. This step reduces the number of IASI data points to between 0.58 and 1.8 % of those in step 1. The number of GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY points are reduced to 17.3 and 73.0 % respectively. The movement of CALIOP dust heights to the MetOp-A and Envisat overpass times and the final co-location of CALIOP heights and dust pixels gives the final number of dust heights to be compared to CALIOP dust heights; see values for step 5 in Tables 2 and 3.
Table 2The number of data points (dust heights) at the data reducing step of the data analysis chain described in Sect. 2.3. Step number refers to the analysis steps as described in Sect. 2.3.
a Numbers in parenthesis are data points in percentage relative to the total number in the previous analysis step. b Numbers in parenthesis are data points in percentage relative to the total number in analysis step number 2, for example 18.0=2408/13377 (column 2, row 4).
Inspection of IASI-retrieved dust heights shown in Fig. 2 reveal differences in dust detection and dust height between the various algorithms. While differences in dust detection is not the subject of this paper, we do, however, note that there are substantial differences in the pixels identified as containing dust by the various algorithms. In particular the DLR algorithm detects very little dust over the ocean regions; the BIRA-IASB and LISA algorithms detect dust over the ocean west of 40∘ W and north of 20∘ N, whereas the DLR and LMD algorithms do not detect dust in this region; for the example swath plots in Figs. 3 and 4 all algorithms except LMD detect dust north of about 28∘ N. The BIRA-IASB algorithm's detection of dust over the Himalaya is due to retrievals being undertaken for all non-cloudy scenes, and the final result may never be a true zero due to the method used. These retrievals have a low AOD and their inclusion indicates that the AOD threshold for the dust flag may be too permissive. The differences in dust detection are the reason for the different number of pixels available for comparison with CALIOP.
For the example CALIOP swath shown in Fig. 3 the BIRA-IASB algorithm (red and black circles, Fig. 4) agrees reasonably with the CALIOP geometric mean heights (red triangles) and gives higher dust heights compared to the CALIOP cumulative extinction heights (black triangles). For the DLR algorithm the situation is similar, but the DLR algorithm generally gives larger dust heights. The LMD algorithm heights are generally similar to CALIOP cumulative extinction heights, while LISA algorithm heights are in better agreement with the geometric mean heights. For this transect, BIRA-IASB and LISA algorithms capture the rather monotonous decrease of dust-layer heights from about 4 km in altitude near 30∘ N to 2 km in altitude at 19∘ N depicted by CALIOP geometric mean heights. The LMD algorithm retrieves dust heights near 1.5 km at 24–27∘ N, similar to the CALIOP cumulated extinction estimates. The behaviour for this single overpass is also present in the full IASI data set as shown in Figs. 5–6 and Table 3. However, note that there are substantial differences when comparing the passive methods with the CALIOP cumulative extinction and geometric mean methods. Overall, the CALIOP geometric mean method gives a larger CALIOP dust height (Table 4). Thus, the CALIOP minus passive instrument difference is smaller for the geometric mean method compared to the cumulative extinction method. The geometric mean method also gives slightly smaller standard deviations and more dust heights from the passive instrument within the CALIOP dust layer; see Table 3. This may point to a non-symmetrical vertical distribution of the aerosols, with more aerosol in the lower part of the layer, where IASI algorithms usually have less sensitivity (depending on surface temperature).
Figure 5(a–d) The probability density, using kernel density estimation, of the CALIOP cumulative extinction height versus height from the various algorithms. Also given are the Pearson's correlation coefficient and root mean square error (RMSE). (e–h) The probability density, using kernel density estimation, of the difference between the passive algorithm and the CALIOP cumulative extinction heights versus the CALIOP column extinction. (i–l) Frequency distribution of the difference between the height from the various algorithms and the CALIOP cumulative extinction height. The mean and standard deviation (σ) together with the number data points are given in each plot. This information is also provided in Table 3. Data are shown for the BIRA-IASB (a, e, i), DLR (b, f, j), LISA (c, g, k) and LMD (d, h, l) algorithms.
Figure 6Similar to Fig. 5 but for the CALIOP geometric mean height.
Table 3The mean ± the standard deviation of the dust height difference between the passive sensors and CALIOP, and the number of co-located points. The inlay is the percentage of heights that are within the CALIOP layer. For BIRA-IASB, DLR, LISA and LMD statistics are given for all data and subgroups of data recorded during daytime and night-time and over land and ocean. For KNMI-GOME2 only day comparisons are possible, hence the lack of comparisons with CALIOP night overpasses. Also note that for KNMI-GOME2 the number of land and ocean pixels does not add up to the total due to some pixels covering coastal regions (mixed pixels).
Table 4CALIOP mean cumulative and geometric mean dust-layer height ± standard deviation together with the dust-layer thickness ± standard deviation. Statistics are given for the full data set and for subsets divided into land and ocean for day and night overpasses.
In the upper row of Fig. 5 the CALIOP cumulative extinction height is plotted against the dust heights from all IASI algorithms for all dates. Figure 6 is similar but for the CALIOP geometric mean height method. Also included in the plots are the Pearson's correlation coefficient and root mean square error (RMSE). In the centre rows of Figs. 5–6 the differences between the passive algorithms and CALIOP heights are shown against the CALIOP column extinction. In the upper and centre rows the colour indicates the density of points. The bottom rows of Figs. 5–6 show the frequency distribution of the difference between the dust heights from the various IASI algorithms and the CALIOP heights. Similar plots for the KNMI and IUP algorithms are shown in Fig. 7. For the IASI algorithms ocean-day, ocean-night, land-day and land-night data subsets are presented in Figs. A1–A4 for the CALIOP geometric mean heights and in Figs. A5–A8 for the CALIOP cumulative extinction heights. The mean and standard deviation and the number of data points are also listed in Table 3. It is noted that an analysis in terms of “bias” is only correct as a mean analysis when the difference distribution is at least symmetrical (if not Gaussian). This is not always the case, as shown, for example, for the ocean day subset in Fig. A8. Thus, while the mean of the difference may appear good the histogram sometimes shows something very different.
For the BIRA-IASB, LISA and LMD algorithms versus the CALIOP dust cumulative extinction (geometric mean) height, the Pearson's correlation coefficient is between 0.408 and 0.510 (0.414–0.518). It is smaller for the DLR, KNMI and IUP algorithms, being −0.115 to 0.120 (−0.238 to 0.137). For the IASI algorithms the RMSE is between 1.030 and 1.334 km when compared with the CALIOP geometric mean dust heights. It increases to 1.235–1503 km for the CALIOP cumulative extinction dust heights. For the KNMI and IUP algorithms the RMSE is larger, at 1.670–3.439 km. The rather large RMSE indicates the difficulty and uncertainty involved when comparing dust heights from very different sensors and data recorded at different times with large differences in footprint size. There appears to be no dependence on height differences on dust column extinction as shown in the centre rows of Figs. 5–7.
For the IASI algorithms both day and night-time data are included in Figs. 5–6. The mean height difference between the various algorithms and the CALIOP heights are given in Table 3. The BIRA-IASB mean height difference is 0.078 km (0.590 km) when compared with the CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) height. The DLR algorithm mean height difference of 0.243 km (0.785 km) is larger. However, it is noted that the DLR algorithm generally gives the altitude at two distinct modes (Fig. 5). For LMD the magnitude of the mean height difference is smallest when compared with the CALIOP cumulative extinction height, −0.053 km. It increases to −0.607 km when compared with the CALIOP geometric mean height. For the LISA algorithm the behaviour is similar to the BIRA-IASB and DLR algorithms with mean height differences of −0.045 km (geometric mean) and 0.507 km (cumulative extinction). Scatter plots in Figs. 5–6 (upper panels) reveal rather elongated clouds of points along (parallel to) the 1 : 1 straight line for BIRA-IASB and LISA with respect to the geometric mean (cumulative extinction) heights from CALIOP, whereas the point cloud is mainly localized below 2 km in altitude for LMD and above 2.5 km for DLR (this last one presents maxima of occurrences). The standard deviations are similar for the BIRA-IASB, DLR, LMD and LISA algorithms between 1.029–1.187 km (geometric mean) and 1.126–1.339 km (cumulative extinction), but are slightly lower for LISA, intermediate for BIRA-IASB and DLR, and to some extent greater for LMD.
Due to the larger footprint size of the solar sensors, fewer data points are available for dust height comparison of CALIOP with GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY. The statistics for all co-located GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY with CALIOP points are summarized in Fig. 7 and Table 3. Both algorithms give lower dust heights compared to CALIOP, with IUP being on average lower by −1.097 km (−0.961 km) compared to the CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) height and KNMI lower by −1.393 km (−0.818 km).
Figure 7Similar to Figs. 5–6 but for the KNMI (a, e, i, c, g, k) and IUP (b, f, j, d, h, l) algorithms versus the CALIOP cumulative extinction (a, e, i, b, f, j,) and geometric mean (c, g, k, d, h, l) dust heights.
The features seen in the upper rows of Figs. 5–7 reveal that height differences may depend on region and time of day or other variables. It is well known that CALIOP daytime measurements are more noisy due to stray light from the sun. Thus, to investigate possible differences between night-time and daytime data the differences between CALIOP heights and the passive algorithm heights were calculated separately for night and day and also for land and ocean. For each IASI algorithm, plots similar to those in Figs. 5–6 for ocean-day, ocean-night, land-day and land-night data subsets are shown in Figs. A1–A4 for the CALIOP geometric mean heights and in Figs. A5–A8 for the CALIOP cumulative extinction heights. The results are also summarized in Table 3.
For BIRA-IASB the mean difference is similar over land during the day (0.087 km) and at night (0.038 km) when compared with the CALIOP geometric mean height. For the cumulative extinction height the mean difference increases from 0.357 km during the day to 0.567 km at night over land. Over the ocean the mean difference is somewhat larger during the day (0.340 km) than at night (0.094 km) for the geometric mean height, while it is the opposite for the cumulative extinction height, being 0.783 km (day) and 1.008 km (night). For DLR few data points are available over the ocean. Over land the mean difference is smaller for the daytime data than the night-time data, being −0.044 km (0.405 km) and 0.358 km (0.906 km) respectively for the geometric mean (cumulative extinction) height. For LMD the dust heights over land are found to be smaller than the CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) height during the day than at night, −0.496 km (−0.102 km) versus −0.579 km (0.073 km). Over the ocean the behaviour is similar, but the differences are somewhat larger; see Table 3. The magnitude of the mean LISA difference is larger during the day (−0.635 km) than at night (0.170 km) over land for the geometric mean height. For the cumulative extinction height the behaviour is the opposite, being −0.225 km during the day and 0.663 km at night. Over the ocean similar behaviour is observed. For nearly all comparisons the RMSE is smaller for the night-time data than the daytime data, most likely reflecting the lower noise in the CALIOP night-time data. These findings are further discussed and illustrated with plots in Appendix A. The KNMI-GOME-2 dust heights compare better with the CALIOP cumulative extinction (geometric mean) dust heights over land, with a difference of −0.229 km (−0.893 km), than over ocean, for which it is −1.477 km (−2.015 km; Table 3).
The four dust episodes investigated may have dust with different optical characteristics that may have an effect on the retrieved dust heights. The comparison was therefore further subdivided into four time periods representing the episodes. Investigations into the difference between the height from the various algorithms and the CALIOP cumulative extinction and geometric mean heights for the four episodes reveal no clear temporal variations.
For the full data set mean height differences vary between −0.607 and 0.243 km (geometric mean) and −0.053 and 0.785 km (cumulative extinction) for the IASI algorithms and −1.393 and −1.097 km (geometric mean) and −0.961 and −0.818 km (cumulative extinction) for the solar algorithms (Table 3). The percentage of retrieved heights from the passive sensors that are within the dust layer as seen by CALIOP, are given in Table 3. Here the CALIOP dust layer is the lowermost and uppermost heights identified as dust. For the IASI algorithms, between 75.9 and 85.8 % of the retrieved heights are within the CALIOP dust layer. The highest percentage is achieved by LISA at night over the ocean with up to 96.9 % (geometric mean) and 97.2 % (cumulative extinction) dust heights located within the CALIOP dust layer (for a subset of respectively 319 and 357 points).
The average CALIOP dust-layer thickness is 2.35 km over land during the day and 2.54 km over the ocean (Table 4). For the night the layer thickness is 3.55 km over land and 3.70 km over ocean. Thus, over land the dust-layer thickness is larger at night than during the day by about 1.12 and 1.16 km over the ocean. The dust layer over land is about 0.680–1.42 km higher than over ocean. It is lower by 0.52–1.02 km at night than during the day over the ocean. This is mainly caused by different regions being sampled at night-time and daytime overpasses. Most of the concurrent IASI and CALIOP night-time data are from the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea (lower dust height), while the daytime data are more evenly distributed over the study area.
We have compared dust-layer heights from various passive sensors with CALIOP-derived heights. The CALIOP heights are considered the “true” values. However, the CALIOP heights are not unique as described in Sect. 2.1.1; thus we have used two different CALIOP-derived heights. For the cumulative extinction CALIOP height method, the lidar ratio is involved. This may be different for different regions and time of year, thus adding to the uncertainty in the comparison. The CALIOP analysis may also misclassify aerosol as discussed by Kim et al. (2013). The latter is largely avoided in this study by focusing on dust aerosol which has a relatively large depolarization ratio. Different methods used to calculate CALIOP heights are compared in Fig. 1. The RMSEs for the height methods are 0.652 and 0.182 km. These numbers should be kept in mind for the comparison results presented above.
While comparable, the heights retrieved from CALIOP and IASI are not the same quantities due to the instruments different sensitivities to various aerosol particle sizes and the assumptions of aerosol optical properties (lidar ratio, refractive index, particle shape) used in the retrieval. A full understanding of the reason for the differences requires a detailed algorithm comparison which is beyond the scope of this study. It is noted that infrared sensors have lower sensitivity to low dust height caused by the small temperature difference between the temperature of the surface and the temperature of the dust. For example, for the BIRA-IASB algorithm the lowest possible retrieval height is around 1.2 km due to low sensitivity to dust at a lower height. For the DLR algorithm a positive bias with respect to the CALIOP cumulative extinction height was predicted (Sect. 2.2.2). A positive bias between 0.0405 (day) and 0.906 km (night) is indeed found over land surfaces; see Table 3.
Overall the standard deviation of the difference between CALIOP heights and the passive sensor heights is smaller for the night-time data than for the daytime data (Table 3). This is most likely due to less noise in the CALIOP night-time data. Standard deviations are generally similar for ocean and land data, but there are differences for individual algorithms, indicating opportunities for future improvements.
There is quite a large difference between day and night over the ocean and all algorithms overestimate more at night than during the day over ocean (Table 3). Due to the differences in satellite overpass times, different regions are sampled for night-time and daytime overpasses. Most of the concurrent IASI and CALIOP night-time data are from the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea (lower dust height), while the daytime data are more evenly distributed over the study area. The differences seen between night-time and daytime data may thus be caused by differences in optical properties of the dust between the two regions, which is not accounted for by the retrieval algorithms.
The CALIOP heights are moved to the SCIAMACHY and GOME-2 overpass times. On average the vertical shift is small, being between 0.015 and 0.020 km with a standard deviation of 0.25 km. For individual data points the shift may be larger (compare shifted and unshifted black and red triangles in Fig. 4). This suggests that, when comparing data sets from satellite sensors with different overpass times, transport processes should be accounted for in the analysis. Moreover, the spatial resolutions of the IASI, GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY instruments are much coarser than CALIOP. The impact of differences in spatial resolution has not been investigated, but it is assumed to be small within large dust clouds as studied here.
It is not straightforward to estimate an uncertainty for the IASI height retrievals as this would require a sensitivity study that is beyond the scope of this work. A best-guess estimate would be that the uncertainty is of the order of 1–1.5 km. Vandenbussche et al. (2013) found that for low dust loads, the BIRA-IASB algorithm placed the aerosol layer 1–2 km above the CALIOP-retrieved layer. The algorithm has since undergone several revisions and improvements and the average overestimate for all data is 0.078 km (0.590 km) when compared with the CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) height. Possible reasons for this overestimate are discussed above. Vandenbussche et al. (2013) reported better agreement for moderate to higher dust loads compared to low dust loads. In the present study no effect of the dust load on dust height agreement appears to be present; see centre row plots of Figs. A1 and A5.
For monthly mean 1∘×1∘ gridded IASI data covering the period July 2007–June 2013, Capelle et al. (2014) reported a systematic IASI-CALIOP bias of 0.4 km with a standard deviation of 0.48 km over the ocean. Peyridieu et al. (2013) reported similar values for the same data set. In this study for LMD over ocean, a bias of −0.922 km (−0.501 km) against the CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) height is found for data recorded during the day overpasses with a standard deviation of 1.142 km (1.409 km). For the night overpasses the differences are −0.674 km (0.352 km) and the standard deviation 0.878 (1.180) (Table 3). One reason for the larger spread in this study may be the use of monthly and spatially averaged data by Peyridieu et al. (2013) and Capelle et al. (2014), while here the comparison is made on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Hence, extreme values are not averaged out.
Overall, for the IASI algorithms, two algorithms (BIRA-IASB and LISA) agree better with the CALIOP geometric mean height, while LMD agrees better with the CALIOP cumulative extinction height (Table 3). The DLR algorithm generally gives altitudes at two distinct modes but agrees better overall with the geometric mean height. This may indicate that the IASI algorithms do not provide the same height information. The BIRA-IASB and LISA algorithms retrieve an aerosol profile from which dust height is calculated. The LMD algorithm, however, uses single-layer aerosol in the retrieval, while DLR estimates the altitude from the retrieved dust layer temperature. The comparison with the two CALIOP heights suggests that the profile retrieval is generally more sensitive to the actual dust-layer vertical location. Both the BIRA-IASB and LISA algorithms use 1 km vertical steps, but with 1.5–2 degrees of freedom there is a significant correlation between the layers and therefore a low sensitivity to the actual high-resolution vertical distribution represented in the cumulative extinction height. Mean altitudes from those retrievals would then be something resembling geometric mean height. Contrary, the LMD algorithm, which places the aerosol in a single homogeneous layer, is more sensitive to the aerosol layer radiative effective height. It is also important to note that the sensitivity of the IASI algorithms does not only depend on aerosol load but also on the temperature profile.
The BIRA-IASB algorithm use CALIOP profiles as a priori which implies that the BIRA-IASB altitude data include information about the CALIOP data to which it is compared. However, the (monthly) a priori profile is averaged over a large spatial area (5∘×5∘), therefore including measurements from different days and most probably even different dust events. Furthermore, the retrievals usually differ significantly from the a priori profile. Thus the a priori profile used for a single retrieval is only vaguely related to the exact CALIOP profile used for the validation. The LISA algorithm also uses an a priori profile of dust derived from a CALIOP climatology, but it is a unique a priori profile for all retrievals. Therefore, it is not related to the CALIOP measurements used in the validation.
It is noted that all IASI algorithms assume the dust particles to be spherical. Klüser et al. (2016) compared optical properties of spherical and non-spherical dust particles. They found the values of the dust single-scattering albedo to be different for spherical and non-spherical dust particles. This may potentially affect the dust height retrieval. It is beyond this study to investigate and quantify this effect.
The heights from the passive solar IUP-SCIAMACHY and KNMI-GOME-2 algorithms are generally low compared with the CALIOP height (Table 3). While IASI is mainly sensitive to the aerosol coarse mode, SCIAMACHY and GOME-2 are sensitive to both the fine and coarse modes. The height retrieved from these sensors depends on whether the surface albedo is retrieved simultaneously or not as shown by Sanders et al. (2015). They found that fixing the albedo in the retrieval gave a lower dust height than when retrieving both the albedo and the dust height. Fixing the albedo also gave better agreement with lidar measurements for the 16 scenes they analysed. Dubuisson et al. (2009) made sensitivity studies for the retrieval of aerosol height from POLarization and Directionality of the Earth's Reflectances (POLDER) and MERIS oxygen A-band measurements. They showed that aerosol height estimates vary with AOD, single-scattering albedo, aerosol phase function, aerosol-layer height, and the underlying surface albedo. For low surface albedo theoretical analysis gave errors of about ±0.5 and ±0.2 km for POLDER and MERIS respectively. A comparison between POLDER and CALIOP gave standard deviations less than about 0.55 km, consistent with the theoretical analysis. However, for parts of the three cases along the coast of Africa, the aerosol height was underestimated by up to 1–2 km. Dubuisson et al. (2009) attributed this to either a more complex vertical aerosol structure, including a layer near the surface, or the presence of low clouds under the aerosol layer. The theoretical sensitivity results of Dubuisson et al. (2009) was confirmed by Kokhanovsky and Rozanov (2010), whose modelling sensitivity study indicated aerosol heights within ±0.5 km if the aerosol single-scattering albedo used in the retrieval deviated by less then 0.01 from the actual value of 0.99. They also reported that the error increased with dust-layer-top height.
It must be stressed that the reported errors on dust height, based on synthetic sensitivity studies, are estimated with the assumption that either AOD, the optical model or the surface reflectance are perfectly known beforehand or are derived from independent instrument channels. For instance, Dubuisson et al. (2009) make first use of the official POLDER and MERIS AOD products, while focusing on dark ocean surfaces only. Then, they find the most accurate aerosol model (pure dust or a mixture with sea salt or biomass burning) by perturbing the reflectance in a non-absorbing channel. Conversely, the solar algorithms of this work have been designed to fit the oxygen spectrum to concurrently infer dust height and optical thickness together, so that AOD and height uncertainties cannot be decoupled and deviations of the assumed optical model and climatological surface reflectivity from the actual ones contribute to the overall error budget. As such, the evaluation of the presented dust cases can be regarded as a more comprehensive test bed for operational dust height retrievals.
Xu et al. (2017) combined oxygen A and B-band measurements from the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) on the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) to retrieve AOD and height, finding that 71.5 and 98.7 % aerosol heights were respectively within ±0.5 and ±1.0 km envelopes when compared to CALIOP for two overpasses of Saharan dust events over water only. Their reported rms error, in this case, amounts to 0.45 km, pointing to the advantage of adding the information concealed in the B-band to the retrieval .
Generally, we found the IUP-SCIAMACHY and KNMI-GOME-2 algorithm retrieved heights to be lower by -1.097 km (−0.961) and −1.393 km (−0.818) respectively when compared with CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) heights. For the KNMI-GOME-2 algorithm the underestimate is larger over ocean −2.015 km (−1.477) than over land −0.893 km (−0.229; Table 3). These differences are larger than those reported in the above-cited studies. Still, it is found that for KNMI-GOME-2 (IUP-SCIAMACHY) between 63.7–67–0 % (40.9–45.7 %) of the aerosol heights are within the CALIOP aerosol layer. For KNMI more of the retrieved heights are within the CALIOP aerosol layer over land than ocean (Table 3).
In general, possible reasons for the underestimation of layer height by the solar sensors are the local optical dust properties and the surface reflectivity assumed in the forward model. While it has been already demonstrated that a positive deviation of the true surface albedo from the assumed prior value leads to an underestimation of layer height (Sanders et al., 2015), the similar tendency of lower retrievals by GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY suggests that the influence of a wrongly prescribed aerosol model can be ruled out. This is because the KNMI/GOME-2 algorithm uses a Henyey–Greenstein phase function, whereas IUP-SCIAMACHY ingests spectrally resolved T-matrix calculations of the phase matrix representing aspherical dust particles (see Table 1).
To this end, we note that the algorithms of the solar spectrometers assume that satellite pixels are fully covered by dust. Because of their coarse footprint sizes, this condition frequently cannot be satisfied. The EPIC pixel size is 12 × 12 km2 compared to 80 × 40 km2 for GOME-2 and 30 × 60 km2 for SCIAMACHY. Thus the results of Xu et al. (2017) are likely to be less affected by cloud contamination and aerosol inhomogeneities. A situation of partially aerosol-covered pixels implies that fewer oxygen molecules are shielded by the intervening scatterers, with the effect of increasing absorption inside the A-band sensed by the instruments. This effect is even more pronounced closer to the ground, where the majority of oxygen molecules reside. Since most of the information content on the height of the aerosol layer is carried by the in-band wavelengths of the A-band (about 760 nm) ratioed to the continuum (758 nm), it can be deduced that a dust pixel fraction smaller than 1 will lead to an additional underestimation of layer height.
We end the discussion by listing several questions left open by this study. These questions may broadly be divided into two sets: (1) questions requiring analysis of a larger data set to consolidate findings and (2) questions requiring a more detailed analysis to better understand the reasons for the differences. Some specific open questions are as follows:
How will the results change when including other types of aerosol in the analysis?
How will a larger data set in time and space affect the results?
Could an optimal aerosol height algorithm covering all situations be developed?
What are the physical reasons for the differences between the IASI algorithms?
What are the physical reasons for the differences between the solar algorithms?
What are the physical reasons for the differences between the quantities estimated by the IR and solar algorithms?
How may synthetic data be used to understand and evaluate the various algorithms?
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Which pixel-level uncertainties can we estimate to the layer height results of each algorithm (based on studies 2a–2d)?
As part of the ESA Aerosol_cci project dust aerosol heights retrieved from passive infrared and solar sensors using different algorithms have been compared with two different CALIOP-derived dust-layer heights. The comparison was made on a pixel-by-pixel basis for the IASI, GOME-2 and SCIAMACHY sensors for four dust episodes in 2010. Time differences between the overpass of CALIOP and the passive sensors were accounted for by shifting the CALIOP heights to the location of the pixels of the passive sensors using the FLEXTRA trajectory model.
As it is not possible to construct a unique dust-layer height from CALIOP data, two CALIOP-derived layer heights were used: the cumulative extinction height, which is set to the height at which the CALIOP extinction column is half of the total extinction column, and the geometric mean height, which is defined as the geometrical mean of the top and bottom heights of the dust layer.
Four algorithms (BIRA-IASB, DLR, LMD, LISA) retrieved dust heights from IASI spectra. The mean difference between the IASI heights and the CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) heights was found to vary between −0.635 and 0.087 km (−0.225 and 0.405 km) over land during the day. For night-time overpasses the values were between −0.579 and 0.358 km (0.073 and 0.906 km). Over the ocean day differences were between −0.922 and 0.340 km (−0.501 and 0.913 km) and night-time differences were between −0.674 and 0.835 km (0.352 and 1.599 km). Standard deviations were between 1.322 and 1.572 km (1.448–1.665 km) over land during the day and decreased to 0.855–1.058 km (0.896–1.092 km) at night. Over the ocean the standard deviation decreased from 1.142 to 1.187 km (0.913–1.539 km) during the day to 0.486–0.878 km (0.637–1.180 km) at night.
Two of the IASI algorithms (BIRA-IASB and LISA) were found to agree better with the CALIOP geometric mean height (BIRA-IASB: 0.078 km, cumulative extinction 0.590 km; LISA: −0.045 km, 0.507 km), while the LMD algorithm agreed better with the CALIOP cumulative extinction height of −0.053 km (geometric mean: −0.607 km). This is believed to be caused by the differences in the aerosol profile used for the radiative transfer simulations: BIRA-IASB and LISA use and retrieve vertically extended and resolved profiles, while LMD place all the aerosols in one single homogeneous layer.
Far fewer data points were available for the solar sensors due to their larger pixel size and lack of night-time data. The heights retrieved from the solar sensors on average underestimate the CALIOP geometric mean (cumulative extinction) heights by −1.393 km (−0.818 km) (KNMI, GOME-2) and −1.097 km (−0.961 km) (IUP, SCIAMACHY). This may be caused by the large pixel size and the assumption in the retrieval that the pixels are fully covered by aerosol.
The IASI instrument was first flown in 2006 and was the first of several to be launched. Thus data from IASI have the potential to provide long global time series of ECVs. There is considerable variation between the IASI-retrieved dust heights. Nevertheless, if careful consideration is taken for differences in temporal and spatial characteristics of the observations, it might be feasible to construct a global data set of quality-controlled IASI-retrieved heights against CALIOP. The quality control will allow uncertainties on a pixel-by-pixel basis, which again may be used for sensitivity studies. This dust height data set may be used to further our understanding of dust on the climate system. However, several open questions should be answered to have a better understanding of the quantities measured and their accuracy. A list of open questions are given at the end of the discussion section and includes both studies requiring large data sets and time periods, and studies looking at algorithm specifics.
Finally, the various algorithms and instruments are different in their approaches to retrieving dust height. In the comparison with CALIOP no single algorithm is found as the best overall. Different methodologies may give best results in different locations and situations. Thus it seems fruitful to continue the development of all algorithms and encourage comparison exercises.
Code and data availability.
All data are available to registered users from http://www.icare.univ-lille1.fr/. The FLEXTRA model is available from https://www.flexpart.eu/.
In Figs. A1–A4 statistics are shown for all data, and land-day, ocean-day, land-night and land-day subsets for all IASI dust height retrieval methods compared with the CALIOP geometric mean heights. Figures A5–A8 show similar data but using the CALIOP cumulative extinction heights.
The plots in Figs. A1–A8 reflect the findings presented in Table 3. The BIRA-IASB algorithm agrees well with the CALIOP geometric mean height over land for day and night (Fig. A1). Over ocean the agreement is better at night. It is noted that for the ocean-day subset the histogram is bimodal. When compared with the cumulative extinction height (Fig. A5), the BIRA-IASB dust height is overestimated over ocean during both day and night; the ocean day subset appears to be bimodal; and the agreement appears to be better over land during the day than at night, but this may in part be due to a bimodal histogram for the land day subset. This is reflected in the spread in the difference, which is smaller at night than during the day. For DLR (Figs. A2 and A6) there are few data points available over the ocean. Over land the DLR height data are clumped at a single height for the day subset and at two heights for the night-time data subset. For LMD (Figs. A3 and A7) the agreement is mono-modal for the land day, land night and ocean night subsets when compared with both the CALIOP cumulative extinction and geometric mean heights. For the ocean day subset a bimodal distribution may be present. Overall the agreement is better when compared with the cumulative extinction height. The LISA data (Figs. A4 and A8) also have a bimodal ocean day distribution compared with the CALIOP heights. For the ocean the mean difference with the CALIOP cumulative extinction height is significantly larger at night than during the day. This difference is nearly a factor of 2 smaller when compared with the geometric mean height. For land the magnitude of the difference is smallest when compared with the cumulative extinction height during the day and with the geometric mean height at night.
Figure A1(a–e) Scatter plots of the CALIOP geometric mean height versus height from the BIRA-IASB algorithm. (f–j) Scatter plot of the difference between the BIRA-IASB and CALIOP heights versus the CALIOP column extinction. (k–o) Frequency distribution of the difference between the height from the BIRA-IASB algorithm and the CALIOP height. The mean and standard deviation of the normal distribution are given in each plot. (a, f, k) All data points. (b, g, l) CALIOP daytime data and IASI land pixels. (c, h, m) CALIOP daytime data and IASI ocean pixels. (d, i, n) CALIOP night-time data and IASI land pixels. (e, j, o) CALIOP night-time data and IASI ocean pixels.
Figure A2Similar to Fig. A1 but for the DLR algorithm.
Figure A3Similar to Fig. A1 but for the LMD algorithm.
Figure A4Similar to Fig. A1 but for the LISA algorithm.
Figure A5(a–e) Scatter plots of the CALIOP cumulative extinction height versus height from the BIRA-IASB algorithm. (f–j) Scatter plot of the difference between the BIRA-IASB and CALIOP heights versus the CALIOP column extinction. (k–o) Frequency distribution of the difference between the height from the BIRA-IASB algorithm and the CALIOP height. The mean and standard deviation of the normal distribution are given in each plot. (a, f, k) All data points. (b, g, l) CALIOP daytime data and IASI land pixels. (c, h, m) CALIOP daytime data and IASI ocean pixels. (d, i, n) CALIOP night-time data and IASI land pixels. (e, j, o) CALIOP night-time data and IASI ocean pixels.
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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Acknowledgements.
This work was supported by the European Space Agency as part of the Aerosol_cci project (ESA contract no. 4000109874/14/I-NB). Comments on the manuscript by Andreas Stohl is greatly appreciated. Thanks to Sabine Eckhardt for help with running the FLEXTRA model. The anonymous referees are thanked for their constructive comments.
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ORGANIZATIONS WILL PROVIDE VIRTUAL COUNSELING AND MENTAL-HEALTH SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED
Yesterday, on Giving Tuesday, The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) and The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) announced their partnership to provide support to essential workers, first responders, health care providers, doctors, individuals, families and youth who are navigating stressful situations, learning how to cope with major lifestyle changes, battling mental-health conditions while in isolation, and/or struggling with substance abuse, during this pandemic. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving and unity and is an emergency response to the unprecedented need for therapy for mental-health that cause stress/trauma due to COVID-19.
The partnership consists of a Matching Gift campaign to support free access to Mental Health Therapy in the response to the COVID-19 crisis. All funds, up to $25,000, raised by TASF on Giving Tuesday will be matched and donated to BLHF. Supporters can text SHAKUR to 44321 to donate.
Immediately after Giving Tuesday, TASF will launch a fundraising campaign for Phase I of the Healing Tank, an ongoing mental-health wellness program that will allow individuals an opportunity to receive services designed to address mental health needs; i.e. depression, anxiety, substance abuse etc. and to help with long-term trauma and triggers caused by COVID-19. The campaign will remain active until Tupac Shakur’s birthday, June 16, 2020. For more information, visit TASF.org.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation recognizes that during this difficult time, affording the cost of mental-health services can be a barrier in the African American community. In an effort to aid in providing resources during this pandemic, BLHF launched the COVID-19 Free Virtual Therapy Support Campaign to raise money for mental health services provided by licensed clinicians in their network. Individuals with life-changing stressors and anxiety related to COVID-19 will have the cost for up to five individual sessions defrayed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are committed or exhausted.
“No one should suffer in silence. Our vision is to change the perception of mental health in the black community. Together, we will make a difference. This is our legacy.” – Taraji P. Henson
“It is my belief that in order to honor our ancestors and ourselves, we must look inwards; identify and interrogate the root causes of our traumas. What we as an organization wish to offer are observable steps to reach these goals and we are happy to partner with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to make a difference within the mental health community. I believe we are worth the effort” – Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur
By joining the Giving Tuesday movement, your gift will provide free emergency virtual therapy sessions with trained therapist(s) to address specific needs that will help cope with stress and address trauma due to Covid-19. For more information and/or to donate, please visit The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation or The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation. To stay updated on additional information regarding TASF, please visit TupacShakurFoundation.org, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
ABOUT THE TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR FOUNDATION
The mission of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation is to address mental health conditions and to eradicate the effects of trauma on our community by providing access to therapeutic resources designed to support mental health, physical wellness and overall development. Founded in 1997 by Afeni Shakur, mother of the multi-talented Tupac Shakur and visionary daughter Sekyiwa Shakur, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, Inc. (TASF) originally began as the Shakur Family Foundation. Afeni formed the Foundation to bring quality arts training to young people. Today, under the leadership of Sekyiwa Shakur, the Foundation has expanded its mission to leverage the arts as a healing tool to support mental health and wellness. With a core focus around addressing mental-health challenges caused by trauma, TASF has partnered with several organizations to bring resources to many underserved communities across the country, including rapper YoYo’s School Of Hip Hop; Safe Places International; Where Do We Go From Here; Marin City School District; PACs Kids; Performing Stars and Play Marin (Feeding Marin City).
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Haligonians answer call on social media to show struggling eatery some love
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Published Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:08AM AST
HALIFAX -- Dozens of people answered the dinner bell Tuesday in support of a struggling Mexican restaurant in Halifax's north end.
A social media message about the difficulties facing Tako Loko prompted hungry Haligonians to line up down the street for a bite to eat.
On Wednesday, there was some extra prep work taking place in the kitchen at Tako Loko.
"Sold out, everything, so we're going to do again ... everything," said owner Vicky Ruiz.
The spike in business was the result of one tweet that made the rounds on social media, stating the owner is struggling to keep the lights on and the doors open.
Don't like sharing inside baseball. But my kid's Mom is friends with owner of Tako Loko Mexican Restaurant on Isleville St next to Hydrostone
She's REALLY struggling to keep lights on & doors open
She makes the best tacos I've had outside of México. Do what you can,#halifax
— Daniel William (@sayitfrenchy) November 30, 2020
The result was a lineup of people down the street.
"I almost cried, I was happy, very happy because the people support us," Ruiz said. "We had Uber Eats and we couldn’t take orders from Uber Eats and we couldn’t answer the phone because the line was two blocks here."
Megan Smith and Nicole Carruthers live in the neighborhood and have been coming for months.
"It’s excellent," they say.
It was so busy Smith and Carruthers couldn't even place their usual order.
"I tried calling before five and they couldn’t take my order because they were that busy, it was awesome," Smith said.
Some who couldn't show up in person took up a neighbourhood collection and dropped the money off in a card.
The restaurant was scheduled to close at 9 p.m. but they actually ran out of food before that. Ruiz spent Wednesday morning at the grocery store, stocking up for that evening.
"It makes you proud of your local community, proud of Halifax and proud of people in the north end," Carruthers said. "A lot of challenges have come out of this pandemic. It’s really nice to see people come out and supporting each other in a challenging time."
Ruiz opened in March, just at the beginning of the pandemic. They stuck it out, but as COVID continued, the restaurant, like many others, started to struggle.
Ruiz has no plans to close her kitchen, and after the response Tuesday, staying open will be much easier.
"I am a very hard worker and the people depend on this restaurant, they need a job," Ruiz said.
Ruiz doesn't know the person who put the post on social media but she has a message for him.
"Thank you, thank you, and free tacos for him," she said.
He may, however, have to wait in line.
A social media message about the difficulties facing Tako Loko prompted hungry Haligonians to line up down the street for a bite to eat. (COURTESY VICKY RUIZ)
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How We Test Laptops
Standardized, repeatable testing is a key facet of all of the reviews we do at PCMag.com. Here's a rundown of how we test every laptop that we review.
By Joel Santo Domingo
8 Dec 2020, 3:42 a.m.
The laptop-review process at PCMag.com carries on core traditions that date back to the establishment of PC Labs in 1984: We compare each system to others in its category on the basis of price, features, design, and in-house performance tests.
To evaluate performance, we use a suite of software-based benchmark tests and real-world applications and games, carefully chosen to highlight the strengths and weaknesses in the tested PC's mix of components. That evaluation ranges from the CPU and the memory subsystem to the machine's storage hardware and graphics silicon.
In some cases, we make use of standardized tests created by established benchmark developers. We've also created our own tests, where needed. We also regularly evaluate new benchmark solutions as they hit the market, and overhaul our testing procedure as needed to ensure that we can accurately reflect the effects of the latest technologies.
Our laptop testing breaks down into three rough classes of testing: productivity testing, graphics testing, and a battery-life trial. Here's a breakdown of each.
Productivity Testing
PCMark 10
Our first task is evaluating a laptop's everyday productivity performance using UL's PCMark 10 benchmark, which simulates real-world productivity and content-creation workflows. (UL, or Underwriters Labs, acquired Futuremark, the maker of the long-running PCMark and 3DMark benchmarks.)
We use PCMark 10 to assess overall system performance for office-centric tasks such as word processing, spreadsheet work, web browsing, and videoconferencing. The test generates a proprietary numeric score; higher numbers are better and are primarily meaningful compared to one another.
We run the main test suite supplied with the software, not the Express or Extended version. Note that all else being equal, a higher screen resolution will suppress a system's performance on PCMark 10. (The more pixels to push, the more resources required.)
PCMark 8 Storage
We then assess the speed of the laptop's main boot drive using another UL benchmark, PCMark 8. This test suite has a dedicated PCMark 8 Storage subtest that reports a proprietary numeric score...
As with PCMark 10, higher numbers are better. The results from laptops with cutting-edge solid-state drives (SSDs) tend to cluster together closely on this test.
Cinebench R15
Next in line is Maxon's CPU-crunching Cinebench R15 test. We run this test at the All Cores setting. Derived from Maxon's Cinema 4D modeling and rendering software, this test is a CPU horsepower test. It is fully threaded to make use of all available processor cores and threads. Think of it as an all-out processor deadlift.
Cinebench stresses the CPU rather than the GPU to render a complex image. The result is a proprietary score indicating a PC's suitability for processor-intensive workloads, when used with software that is fully threaded.
Handbrake 1.1.1
Cinebench is often a good predictor of our Handbrake video-editing trial. This is another tough, threaded workout that's highly CPU-dependent and scales well as you add cores and threads.
In this test, we put a stopwatch on test systems as they transcode a standard 12-minute clip of 4K video (the open-source Blender demo short movie Tears of Steel) to a 1080p MP4 file. We use the Fast 1080p30 preset in version 1.1.1 of the Handbrake app for this timed test. Lower results (i.e., faster times) are better.
Adobe Photoshop CC Photo Editing Test
Our final productivity test is a custom Adobe Photoshop image-editing benchmark. Using an early 2018 release of the Creative Cloud version of Photoshop, we apply a series of complex filters and effects (Dust, Watercolor, Stained Glass, Mosaic Tiles, Extrude, and multiple blur effects) to a PCMag-standard JPEG image. (We use a script executed via an Actions file of our own making.) We time each operation and, at the end, add up the total execution time. As with Handbrake, lower times are better here.
The Photoshop test stresses CPU, storage subsystem, and RAM, but it can also take advantage of most GPUs to speed up the process of applying filters. So systems with powerful graphics chips or cards may see a boost.
Judging graphics performance requires using tests that are challenging to every system yet yield meaningful comparisons across the field. We use some benchmarks that report proprietary scores and others that measure frames per second (fps), the frequency at which the graphics hardware renders frames in a sequence, which translates to how smooth the scene looks in motion.
Synthetic Tests: 3DMark and Superposition
The first graphics test is UL's 3DMark. The 3DMark suite comprises a host of different subtests that measure relative graphics muscle by rendering sequences of highly detailed, gaming-style 3D graphics. Many of these tests emphasize particles and lighting.
We run two different 3DMark subtests, Sky Diver and Fire Strike, which are suited to different types of systems. Both are DirectX 11 benchmarks, but Sky Diver is suited to laptops and midrange PCs, while Fire Strike is more demanding and made for high-end PCs to strut their stuff. The results are proprietary scores.
Also in our graphics mix is another synthetic graphics test, this time from Unigine. Like 3DMark, the Superposition test renders and pans through a detailed 3D scene and measures how the system copes. In this case, the rendering action happens in the company's eponymous Unigine engine, offering a different 3D workload scenario than 3DMark. This provides a second opinion on the machine's graphical prowess.
We present two Superposition results, run at the 720p Low and 1080p High presets. The scores are reported in frames per second, higher frame rates being better. For lower-end systems, maintaining at least 30fps is the realistic target, while more powerful computers should ideally attain at least 60fps at the test resolution.
The synthetic tests above are helpful for measuring general 3D graphics aptitude, but it's hard to beat full retail video games for judging gaming performance. Far Cry 5 and Rise of the Tomb Raider are both modern, high-fidelity titles with built-in benchmarks that illustrate how a system handles real-world video games at various settings.
These games are run on both the moderate and the maximum graphics-quality presets in the benchmarking utility. (Those presets are Normal and Ultra for Far Cry 5, Medium and Very High for Rise of the Tomb Raider.) We test by default at 1080p if possible and (if the laptop's native display resolution is higher or lower) at the screen's native resolution to judge performance for a given system.
These results are also provided in frames per second. Far Cry 5 is a DirectX 11-based game, while Rise of the Tomb Raider can be flipped to DirectX 12 mode, which we do for this benchmark.
Battery Life Testing
Finally, we perform a video-playback-based battery rundown test, which supports all operating systems, to estimate in a relative sense how long the laptop will last away from a power outlet. Our rundown test involves playing a looped 720p version of Tears of Steel (mentioned earlier), saved on the laptop's storage drive in the MP4 format. If the file will not fit on the system's local storage, we run the video from an SD card or a USB memory key.
Before we start the test, we turn on the system's power-saving mode, crank down the brightness of the screen to 50 percent, boost the audio volume to 100 percent, and disable adaptive screen brightness. Wireless radios, keyboard backlighting, and any case lighting are turned off. We then start the test and run it for as long as a fully charged battery lasts, usually to the point that the system hibernates at under 5 percent battery capacity (as prescribed in the Critical Battery Action we also set in Power Options). If the laptop has more than one battery, we will perform a separate, second rundown test with both batteries installed.
Evaluating battery performance is difficult, since results can vary widely based on the types of tasks performed. (Heavy gaming off the battery, for one thing, will deliver much shorter times.) But in general, we consider a system to offer all-day computing if it lasts more than eight hours on our battery-rundown test.
Special Cases: macOS, Chromebooks, Mobile Workstations
We don't run all of the above tests on every laptop. We only run Far Cry 5 and Rise of the Tomb Raider on laptops that are specifically designed for gaming, equipped with a dedicated graphics processor. And we don't use PCMark, 3DMark, or Superposition for testing Apple laptops, since these tests have no macOS version. To evaluate some specialized subsets of laptops, such as workstations, Chromebooks, and ARM-based systems, we supplement our standard tests.
With Chromebooks, for instance, of the above tests we perform only the battery rundown test, since that's the only one that's compatible with Chrome OS. Instead of the 720p file, we use a different, lower-resolution source file (a DVD rip of the full Lord of the Rings trilogy, looped) stored (if possible) on the Chromebook's internal storage.
We then run the benchmarks CrXPRT and WebXPRT, from Principled Technologies, to help us make comparisons among Chromebooks. (Because WebXPRT is a web-based test that can run on nearly any PC, we also use it to test laptops with ARM processors.) These are single-click tests without settings to tweak, and they report back proprietary scores that are meaningful only relative to one another.
With workstation laptops, we run all of the above tests and supplement them with a few workstation-specific measures. These specialized tests include the multimedia rendering tool POV-Ray (for a ray-tracing simulation). We also run the SPECviewperf 13 suite, loading three "viewsets" for the apps Creo, Maya, and SolidWorks, to gauge how the workstation machine handles the manipulation of relevant files in these three seminal workstation programs. The POV-Ray results are reported as time to completion of the test task, and the SPECviewperf results are reported in frames per second.
About Joel Santo Domingo
Joel Santo Domingo is the Lead Analyst for the Desktops team at PC Magazine Labs. He joined PC Magazine in 2000, after 7 years of IT work for companies large and small. His background includes managing mobile, desktop and network infrastructure on both the Macintosh and Windows platforms. Joel is proof that you can escape the retail grind: he wore a yellow polo shirt early in his tech career. Along the way Joel earned a BA in English Literature and an MBA in Information Technology from Rutgers University. He is responsible for overseeing PC Labs testing, as well as formulating new test methodologies for the PC Hardware team. Along with …
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Universal, Cinemark Strike Deal to Release Movies On-Demand Earlier
AMC and Universal made a similar agreement over the summer so we can all watch movies at home sooner.
By Stephanie Mlot
17 Nov 2020, 11:30 p.m.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Cinemark Theatres this week inked a multi-year deal to make films available earlier through premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms.
The agreement, which comes less than four months after AMC and Universal struck a similar deal, effectively speeds up the streaming process. Full terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Under the new contract, any Universal Pictures and Focus Features title that opens to $50 million or more (highly unlikely during a global pandemic) will play exclusively in cinemas for at least 31 days. All other films are promised at least 17 days of theatrical exclusivity before the studio decides whether to make them available via digital rental services.
"Universal's century-long partnership with exhibition is rooted in the theatrical experience, and we are more committed than ever for audiences to experience our movies on the big screen," UFEG Chairperson Donna Langley said in a statement. The Cinemark team and her UFEG colleagues have "done a remarkable job," Langley continued, adding that the studio has "the confidence to release our movies in the marketplace, keep the content pipeline moving, and provide consumers with the optionality that they are looking for."
UFEG still has five theatrical releases slated for 2020, including titles from Universal Pictures (All My Life, News of the World), Focus Features (Half Brothers, Promising Young Woman), and DreamWorks Animation (The Croods: A New Age).
"We are extremely pleased to further enhance our strong partnership with Universal as we evolve the exclusive theatrical window," according to Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi. "We believe a more dynamic theatrical window, whereby movie theaters continue to provide an event-sized launching platform for films that maximize box office and bolsters the success of subsequent distribution channels, is in the shared best interests of studios, exhibitors and, more importantly, moviegoers."
As reported by Variety, the new terms also extend to AMC; Universal will give AMC and Cinemark a cut of its US revenue (about 1 to 2 percent of the entire PVOD pot), Deadline explained.
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Ron & Dev Predict the NBA Draft Lottery! (Picks 1-4)
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The NBA Draft Lottery pecking order is set for the teams picking No.’s 1-14 in this year’s draft. The winner among the losers was the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team with the third-worst regular season record was awarded the first overall selection.
The Golden State Warriors, who are looking to get healthy and return to their winning ways, will pick second, the Charlotte Hornets third, with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers rounding out the first five selections.
This will be one of the most unique NBA Drafts on record due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is the draft delayed by at least four months, NBA front offices will be making picks with far less real-time evaluation because of the cancellations of many conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament last season. Another interesting aspect of this draft is NBA scouts and front office personnel will not be able to evaluate prospects in a live draft combine setting, but rather a virtual one taking place at regional sites.
In this piece, myself and Ronnie Flores do our best to predict which players the lottery teams will select based on fit and team needs. Check out our selections for the top four picks in the final part of our three-part NBA Draft Lottery predictions series.
4. Chicago Bulls
Ronnie’s Pick: LaMelo Ball | Guard | 6-7 | 190 | Australia | PRO
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Why: The Bulls moved up three spots and could they be picking up the best talent in the draft? Some feel so, as Ball is the over-sized playmaker NBA teams covet nowadays. The most polarizing player in this draft, and perhaps’ the most in many years, he’s also got the biggest risk-reward factor of any potential draft pick. The younger brother of 2017 No. 2 pick (Lonzo Ball) has a big more wiggle, craftiness, and potentially a tighter handle than his brother, while both have that incredible vision and court awareness. Some NBA brass feel it’s a big plus that he’s already been through the rigors of pro basketball, but his defensive intensity and “gimmicky” style does raise some legitimate question marks about his long-term potential. Melo has been one of the most scrutinized players in basketball, at any level, or the past five years and that should help him should be get off to a slow start in his NBA career. Ball should be a rotational player as long as he picks up the defensive schemes and the fact that Chicago doesn’t have big glaring weaknesses should help his transition. Golden State will take a long look at him at No. 2, but he’ll fall here, and that will give him a better chance to learn on the job and eventually thrive.
Devin’s Pick: Obi Toppin | Forward | 6-9 | 220 | Dayton | So.
Why: When taking a closer look at the Bulls’ roster, two areas of need immediately jump off the page: guards and forwards. Chicago could certainly go with LaMelo Ball here if he’s still available and come away with a high risk/high reward selection and add him in to a solid backcourt alongside Zach LaVine and Coby White. Or, as I believe will happen, the Bulls will select a guy who will be a productive NBA player from day one in Obi Toppin. The 6-foot-9 forward out of Dayton is a high motor guy who plays with great energy on both ends of the floor and has proven he can score inside and out. His rim running ability in transition, along with his vertical athleticism, make him a guy who could excel as an open court finisher or a pick-and-roll lob finisher in the half-court. Toppin shot 39 percent from the college three-point line, and while his catch-and-shoot mechanics are fundamentally sound, it will be interesting to see if his perimeter shooting translates to the deeper NBA three-point stripe.
3. Charlotte Hornets
Ronnie’s Pick: Obi Toppin | Forward | 6-9 | 220 | Dayton | So.
Why: If Wiseman is the Warriors’ pick, and he should be, taking Melo Ball here would be a tempting move for the Hornets, as would his former high school teammate from Chino Hills (Calif.) Onyeka Okongwu. I just get the feeling Charlotte will play it safe, as they are one of those teams that favors more seasoned talent rather than gambling on younger players with a perceived higher ceiling. As the 2020 Naismith Award winner, Toppin was an efficient player in college who will be able to operate down low in the NBA and contribute right away. The Dayton star is a classic what-you-see-is-what-you-get type and at 22 would be the oldest top five pick in a decade. Toppin is an underrated shooter, but there are some concerns about his defensive ability and ceiling. Will those concerns cause him to drop? We don’t think so and in a draft with plenty of question marks, he’s not going to fall out of the top five.
Devin’s Pick: LaMelo Ball | Guard | 6-7 | 190 | Australia | PRO
Why: As mentioned above, Ball might be the most talented prospect in this year’s draft class, but there are plenty of unknowns that come with drafting a player like him. We all know the story of him leaving Chino Hills to go to Lithuania and then to SPIRE Academy and finally to Australia where, for the first time, he played in a more structured environment than he did at the high school and club level in the states. Like Ronnie said, the youngest of the three Ball brothers is the most polarizing player in the 2020 Draft and he’s also the most talented of the three siblings. At 6-feet-7, Melo has the ball skills, creativity, craftiness, vision and basketball IQ to serve as a primary ball handler and playmaker. The question marks about Ball, among NBA decision-makers, stem both on and off the court. Does his freewheeling style of play translate to the NBA level? Will he be a consistent three-point shooting threat from the NBA line? Can he guard his position and properly defend in an NBA defensive scheme? In a draft that doesn’t feature a whole lot of no-brainer talent, Charlotte has to go with the best available player here and it is Ball. To me, Melo would fit in nicely with the vastly-improved Devonte’ Graham and veteran point guard Terry Rozier along with young, talented forwards in P.J. Washington and Miles Bridges.
2. Golden State Warriors
Ronnie’s Pick: James Wiseman | Center | 7-1 | 235 | Memphis | Fr.
Why: The dynasty with the closing championship window are the big winners in this year’s draft. Why? For starters, its selection won’t have the added pressure of being the No. 1 pick in a weak draft (think Anthony Bennett and how that worked) and regardless, two players from among Anthony Edwards, Melo Ball and Wiseman will be available. That means the Warriors’ front office will have a quality pick/player to shop around should they decide no player from this draft will greatly assist within the time frame of that championship window (keep in mind the Warrior’s own Minnesota’s 2021 first-round pick). Wiseman combination of immense size, frame and mobility easily offsets his limited body of work to get to this point. Sure, Wiseman only played three college games, but should fit in with a team that doesn’t need him to produce gigantic numbers right away. He’ll have some pressure on him to perform at some point, but with Golden State’s shooters, he’ll eventually thrive. And if the Warriors want to package this pick as part of a deal for a veteran, he brings the most value or they’ll be choosing for another team. Either way, the Warriors have quality options.
Devin’s Pick: James Wiseman | Center | 7-1 | 235 | Memphis | Fr.
Why: There are expectations that Golden State will try to trade this pick for a more seasoned veteran as it tries to bounce-back to championship form after an injury-riddled season, meaning there’s a lot of different ways the Warriors could go here. For the sake of this story, let’s assume the Warriors keep this pick, and I think they go with Wiseman here. The mobile 7-foot-1 center has all the makings of a modern big man and his skill-set would translate quite nicely to a Golden State roster that needs some help inside. Wiseman had a brief cup of coffee at Memphis, but showed flashes of his next-level ability in the three games he played. Wiseman averaged 19.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and three blocks per game before a NCAA suspension led him to leave school to prepare for the 2020 NBA Draft. So what is it about Wiseman that could fit in well with the Warriors? The first thing that stands out for me is rim protection, and as the league becomes more athletic and more offensively gifted, there’s always a place for a guy who can block, change or alter shots at the rim. The second aspect of Wiseman’s game I like is his rebounding, both offensively and defensively. There’s no better way to start a fast break than old-fashioned glass cleaning and second-chance opportunities on missed shots are all-important in deep playoff runs.
1. Minnesota Timberwolves
Ronnie’s Pick: Anthony Edwards | Guard | 6-5 | 225 | Georgia | Fr.
Why: There is no questioning Edward’s offensive talent and we’ve known for a long time (since the 2018 Pangos All-American Camp) that he had No. 1 in the draft-type talent. Since the Wolves have some quality offensive players on the perimeter, Edwards won’t be under a tremendous amount of pressure to put up big numbers right away, but he’ll be under the microscope to show offensive efficiency and be engaged defensively. If Edwards gradually improves his shooting percentages and displays an locked-in attitude on defense, we’re talking a potential All-Star player (and there is not too many of those with that potential in this draft). He has to be in a position to succeed and with a coaching staff that feels any shortcomings can be addressed in an adequate amount of time. He’s not a “project” as a No. 1 pick, but not a sure-fire star. Nobody in this draft is, but Edwards is still its best bet because of his combination of athleticism and offensive play-making ability against NBA level defenders.
Devin’s Pick: Anthony Edwards | Guard | 6-5 | 225 | Georgia | Fr.
Why: I compare Edwards to Toppin in this year’s draft and not because of style of play, but more because of the fact that you know what you’re getting and that’s a bonafide scorer. The 6-foot-5 off-guard has an impressive combination of physical strength and vertical explosiveness, both of which led to him averaging 19.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a freshman in the SEC. Edwards will be a guy who can play off the ball alongside De’Angelo Russell, Karl Anthony-Towns and another young and talented wing in Jarrett Culver. While Edwards is a creative scorer and shot creator, it remains to be seen if his perimeter shooting ability is at the level it needs to be for him to live up to a No. 1 Draft selection. Edwards struggled from three-point range at Georgia, connecting on just 29.4 percent of his 7.7 three-point attempts per game. As we all know, shooting the deep ball has become one of the more important aspects of the game and Edwards will need to develop a more consistent deep ball to have a long and productive NBA career.
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Ethnographic Museum of Azuaga
Museo Etnográfico de Azuaga
Calle Muñoz Crespo, 19
6920 Azuaga , Badajoz (Extremadura)
Contact person: Luisa Sánchez
Reservations tel. number: +34 924 89 04 00
Email: museoetnografico@azuaga.es
Website address: www.azuaga.es/
OCTOBER TO JUNE:
Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-2pm and 5-8pm.
Sundays, 11am-2pm.
Public holidays, 11am-2pm and 5-8pm.
JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER:
Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-2pm.
Description currently available in Spanish. It will be in English shortly, thank you.
Traditional architecture
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Museographic collection
Identity museum
Municipal museum
Accessible elevator
Toilet with disabled access
Toilet for disabled people in common areas
Toilet with support rails
Miramontes Castle
A Moslem fortress which passed into the hands of the Castilian Spanish, becoming at the time, the Casa de la Encomienda of the Order of Santiago.
Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de Gracia
The Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de Gracia is the most monumental religious building in the municipality of Berlanga in Badajoz and for this reason it has been declared a Historic-Artistic Monument.
Roman-Medieval bridge of Berlanga
The Romans built this bridge, which was later renovated in Medieval times, on the route from Córdoba to Mérida, over the Culebra stream, in Berlanga.
Azuaga Bullring
The Azuaga bullring owes its existence to the construction of the railway line between Peñarroya and Fuente del Arco.
The Sierra de Azuaga Peri-urban Leisure and Conservation Park
This is the perfect mixture of the extensive plains to the south of Badajoz and the foothills of the Andalusian mountains
Reserva natural Las Quinientas
Situado en Berlanga, este Parque Periurbano de Conservación y Ocio es un aula en plena naturaleza. Dispone de equipamientos para la divulgación ambiental y el turismo.
Built alongside a Roman bridge, the town's most famous landmark, Berlanga is located in the southeast of Badajoz province.
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A Stunning New Study Shows How Fast North America’s Birds Are Disappearing
“It’s just staggering.”
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Bird populations are slowly but steadily dying off, solidifying their status as canaries in the ecological coal mine.
The North American bird population has declined by 3 billion, or 27 percent, since 1970, according to an extensive study published Thursday in Science. The authors of the study used population data from bird-watchers and biomass data from weather radars to calculate the decline. A majority of the 529 bird species studied experienced population loss, even species we tend to think of as abundant, such as warblers and blackbirds.
“We were stunned by the result—it’s just staggering,” Kenneth V. Rosenberg, a conservation scientist at Cornell University and the lead author of the survey, told the New York Times.
In addition to habitat loss, birds are suffering from the widespread use of pesticides, which kills the insects they eat. The study warns that the loss of birds could threaten ecosystems that depend on them as pollinators, predators, and prey, as the Washington Post explains.
Still, the populations of some species, like ducks and geese, are increasing thanks to conservation efforts. Other species, like vireos—small, grayish migratory songbirds that live throughout North America—are increasing as well, though scientists aren’t exactly sure why. The study was designed to quantify bird populations, but not to explain the factors affecting them.
Rosenberg told the Post that decreased pesticide use through sustainable agriculture is one thing that could help restore bird populations.
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Surprise, Surprise—In an Election Year, Two Vulnerable GOP Senators Are Suddenly Conservationists
Even though Cory Gardner and Steve Daines have backed Trump’s anti-conservation agenda at every turn.
Chris D’Angelo
Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) (L) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) (R).Zach Gibson/Getty
This piece was originally published in HuffPost and appears here as part of our Climate Desk Partnership.
Public lands activists and a handful of lawmakers have long pushed for full, permanent funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a federal program established in 1964 that uses offshore oil and gas revenues to establish and protect parks, wildlife refuges, forests and wildlife habitat.
But anti-federal-land conservatives, appalled at the thought of more money being used to expand and improve the federal estate, have always stood in the way. The program has been funded at the full $900 million allowed by law only twice in its history.
Now two vulnerable Republicans are among those championing a bipartisan conservation bill that would permanently and fully fund the LWCF, as well as allocate $9.5 billion to address the mounting maintenance backlog at America’s national parks. Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), co-sponsors of the bill, are claiming credit for the win after the bill advanced by an 80-17 vote this week. A vote on final passage is expected early next week.
“We are on the cusp of passing the most historic conservation legislation in 50 years,” Daines said during a Tuesday news conference on Capitol Hill. “And isn’t it ironic that it will take public lands to bring a divided government and a divided nation together.”
“Isn’t it ironic that it will take public lands to bring a divided government and a divided nation together.”
In March, Daines and Gardner announced they had secured an about-face from President Donald Trump, a longtime foe of the LWCF who has worked to weaken safeguards for nearly 35 million federal acres. The Trump administration’s budget proposal for 2020 called for all but eliminating funding for the LWCF, from $156 million down to just $7.6 million.
During a meeting at the White House in February, Gardner told Trump that passing a public lands bill would be the biggest conservation win since President Theodore Roosevelt established national parks, refuges and forests across the country in the early 1900s, The New York Times reported this week. Invoking Roosevelt was apparently all it took to get the president to change his stance. Trump’s Interior Department has said it is creating “a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt;” a bold claim that simply does not match reality.
Trump has not been shy about who he thinks should get credit for this moment.
“I am calling on Congress to send me a Bill that fully and permanently funds the LWCF and restores our National Parks,” Trump wrote in a March post to Twitter. “When I sign it into law, it will be HISTORIC for our beautiful public lands. ALL thanks to @SenCoryGardner and @SteveDaines, two GREAT Conservative Leaders!”
It’s a message he and his team are sure to push between now and November.
As someone who grew up in Rifle Colorado, thank you @SenCoryGardner for your leadership and unwavering support of our public lands and national parks! pic.twitter.com/vLJWPfzP2H
— Secretary David Bernhardt (@SecBernhardt) June 9, 2020
‘These victories did not happen magically overnight’
Both Daines and Gardner are relatively new to the fight to protect the LWCF, and neither have particularly notable environmental records―earning lifetime scores from the League of Conservation Voters of 6 percent and 11 percent, respectively.
Gardner, while a member of the House of Representatives in 2011, voted in favor of an amendment to an appropriations bill that would have drastically cut the LWCF’s already low funding. In 2015, Daines voted against reauthorizing the program. And in June 2018, hours after participating in a press conference calling for full and permanent LWCF funding, they both voted in favor of a spending cuts package that, among other things, would have slashed $16 million in LWCF funds from the US Forest Service.
Environmentalists and public lands advocates have applauded the two lawmakers’ recent work on the LWCF and embraced the opportunity to secure permanent program funding, but it’s hard not to see Trump’s newfound support as little more than a gift to two Senate allies facing tough bids for reelection. Daines is facing Montana’s Democratic governor and former 2020 presidential candidate Steve Bullock, and Gardner is likely to square off against former Colorado governor and 2020 presidential contender John Hickenlooper. Roll Call named Gardner the most vulnerable Republican senator in 2020.
“It is a desperate attempt to convince their constituents that they aren’t working on behalf of corporations and that they care about what the American people care about.”
“It is a desperate attempt to convince their constituents that they aren’t working on behalf of corporations and that they care about what the American people care about,” said Jayson O’Neill, director of public lands watchdog group Western Values Project.
The oil and gas sector has been a top-five contributing industry to both Daines and Gardner over their careers, according to Center for Responsive Politics data.
In a Tuesday speech on the Senate floor, Sen. John Tester (D-Mont.) called the LWCF “the most important conservation tool we have at the federal level” and a key driver of Montana’s ballooning outdoor recreation economy. He also emphasized that he and others―groups like Montana Trout Unlimited and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)―have been fighting for more than a decade to secure full, permanent funding.
“These victories did not happen magically overnight,” he said. “The fact is we worked long and hard with local conservation groups and public land enthusiasts around the country to build support where it never existed before. And our years of work finally broke the dam earlier this year when President Trump and Sen. McConnell reversed their opposition to this legislation because of overwhelming bipartisan momentum that we built on the ground. I welcome their change of heart.”
Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), another longtime champion of the LWCF, told HuffPost this week that many people were surprised by Trump’s sudden reversal. “But I say let’s seize this opportunity―this is a historic chance to realize the vision of the LWCF, and we should take it,” he said in an email.
Udall added that the LWCF was a bipartisan creation―his father, former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall, played a large role in establishing the program―and he’s excited to see bipartisan support for it so many years later.
“There will be a time and a place for politics and campaigning soon enough,” he said. “We will keep having the conversation about the administration’s unending attacks on conservation, our public lands and the environment more broadly. But right now, let’s just get this done for the American people.”
Record vs. rhetoric
Efforts to boost fossil fuel extraction, mining and other development have dominated the Trump administration’s public lands policy, often to the detriment of conservation.
The administration has led the largest rollback of national monuments in US history, carving out more than 2 million acres from a pair of protected national monuments in Utah, and last week opening a 5,000-square-mile marine sanctuary off the East Coast to commercial fishing. It has weakened key conservation laws that protect land, water and air, including the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. And it has repeatedly hosted anti-federal-land advocates and even tapped fierce critics of federal land management for powerful government posts.
Supporting Trump and his anti-conservation agenda at seemingly every turn have been Gardner and Daines. Daines even signaled he’d back William Perry Pendley, the acting director of the Bureau of Land Management who has extreme anti-environmental views and spent his career lobbying for the sale of federal lands, if Trump were to officially nominate him for the post. Gardner has so far avoided taking a stand on Pendley, but touted his relationship with Trump and his own role in the administration’s controversial decision to move BLM headquarters to Colorado.
“These things happen because President Trump and I work together for Colorado,” Gardner said at a Trump rally in February in Colorado Springs.
“These things happen because President Trump and I work together for Colorado.”
Protecting public lands and maintaining them under federal control has proven to be a winning platform in Western states. Likewise, the LWCF is extremely popular―74 percent of Americans support fully funding the program, according to a 2018 poll by the National Wildlife Federation.
Daines and Gardner appear to have realized that they need a conservation victory to point to going into the 2020 election. It remains to be seen if this will give them the boost they need to secure another term.
Jessica Goad, deputy director of Conservation Colorado, said she is “thrilled” about the public lands bill and Gardner and Daines deserve credit. But she stressed that environmental leadership requires far more than supporting the LWCF, noting that Gardner has yet to back the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, or CORE Act, which would protect approximately 400,000 acres of public land in the state. An analysis by her group last year found that Gardner has voted against the environment 85 percent of the time since he became a senator.
“Colorado voters are really smart,” Goad said. “They are well-informed on the environment, and I think passing LWCF is just the start for voters.”
In an interview with E&E News this week, a spokeswoman for Gardner’s campaign accused Democrats of being “more interested in playing politics than protecting public lands” and of attempting to “distract from the fact that Gardner accomplished something they failed to do for decades.”
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Meanwhile, in Iraq and Afghanistan….
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Kevin is off for a few days–and not in Argentina. He’ll be back and ready to blog on Tuesday. In the meantime, I will be your pilot.
Under usual circumstances, the withdrawal of US troops from a theater of war would be considered a big deal.
Not these days.
The United States has begun to pull troops out of Iraq, and there’s not much attention being paid–even with the explosion of violence in Iraq this week. (Insert gratuitous Michael Jackson reference here.) And there are other milestones to look ahead to within Iraq. Reuters notes:
Many observers see Iraq’s most crucial milestone being the parliamentary election next January, rather than the withdrawal of U.S. soldiers from town and cities by the end of this month.
That vote will be a defining test of whether the country’s feuding factions can live together after the years of sectarian bloodshed unleashed by the 2003 U.S. invasion.
“Security gains in a narrow sense will be of limited value unless the … election is turned into a thoroughly inclusive affair where Iraqis get the opportunity to discuss fundamental issues of national reconciliation in an open atmosphere,” said Reidar Visser of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and editor of Iraq-focused website www.historiae.org
This is something else to look forward to being insufficiently covered within the American media.
Just like the Afghanistan presidential election campaign now in process. From Politico:
Without strong preemptive action by the Obama administration and the international community, Afghanistan’s impending elections could be just as suspect — and have just as dire consequences — as Iran’s, a top opponent to Afghan President Hamid Karzai claimed on Tuesday.
“The possibility of a Kenya or a Zimbabwe or an Iran looms large,” said Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, a former World Bank official and Karzai adviser now challenging him for president in the Aug. 20 election.
Well, what would you expect a Karzai challenger to say? But what if he’s right? A bad election in Afghanistan would truly undermine the US operation there. The International Crisis Group, a savvy NGO, has put out a report outlining the election challenges in Afghanistan. The group’s South Asia project director, Samina Ahmed, notes:
Ultimately, it is the perception of the Afghan population that will measure electoral success. If they are to be encouraged to vote, they must be confident that their ballots will count. But if perceived to be unfairly conducted, elections could provide a potential flashpoint.
Isn’t Afghanistan already a flashpoint? Ugh.
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Donald Trump’s “I Am Not a Moron” Tour: A Report Card
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Stung by Michael Wolff’s portrayal of him as a childlike idiot in Fire and Fury, President Trump embarked on a series of public events this week designed to show the country that he’s well briefed and in command of his administration. How’s that going?
Monday evening: Tries to sing along to the national anthem but can’t remember all the words. Grade: C
Tuesday morning: Holds televised roundtable on immigration. Absent-mindedly agrees to abandon his immigration plan and adopt the Democrats’ plan instead until Kevin McCarthy interrupts to correct him. Grade: D
Wednesday noon: Tells the press that he got letters from a “lot” of TV anchors saying that Tuesday’s immigration session was “one of the greatest meetings they’ve ever witnessed.” Grade: C-
Wednesday afternoon: Announces that Norway has purchased a batch of F-52 fighters, a plane that doesn’t exist. Trump’s confusion probably stemmed from his belief that Norway had bought 52 F-35 jets. In fact, Norway has authorized the purchase of only 40 F-35s. Grade: D-
Thursday morning: After watching Fox & Friends, tweets that he opposes extension of warrantless surveillance, something that his administration has been pushing for weeks. This sends Congress into a temporary tizzy until an aide tells Trump what he’s done and he puts up a second tweet walking back the first one. Grade: F
“House votes on controversial FISA ACT today.” This is the act that may have been used, with the help of the discredited and phony Dossier, to so badly surveil and abuse the Trump Campaign by the previous administration and others?
Thursday morning: Meets with members of Congress and asks why we accept immigrants from “shithole countries.” Grade: F
Thursday afternoon: In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, insists that DACA and Dreamers are different things and he wants everyone to get that straight. In fact, they are the exact same thing. Grade: F
Thursday afternoon: In the same interview, forgets he has an upcoming meeting five minutes after being told he has an upcoming meeting. Grade: D
The week isn’t over yet, but so far Trump has earned a D-. If it were anyone else it would be a flat F, of course, but Trump gets his own curve. If he manages to speak in more-or-less complete sentences, he’s doing pretty well.
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Top Dem Trying to Resurrect Political Intel Disclosure Requirement
Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22483217@N06/6893507015/sizes/z/in/photostream/">rep.louiseslaughter</a>/Flickr
Rep. Louise Slaughter, the top Democrat on the powerful House rules committee, has a response to Republican efforts to water-down financial reform legislation: Tie it to political intelligence. On Tuesday, with the rules committee set to consider the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, a GOP bill designed to stunt the Security and Exchange Commission’s implementation of the Dodd–Frank financial reform law, Slaughter introduced an amendment that would prevent the law from going into effect unless Congress also passes a law requiring so-called political intelligence operatives to register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and disclose their clients. Slaughter would also extend revolving-door statutes to government employees who join the private sector, mandating a cooling-off period of varying length before they can begin working as a political intelligence operative.
Political intelligence is a roughly $400-million-a-year industry which collects information on Congressional and regulatory wheeling and dealing, and passes it on to clients on Wall Street. Political intel operatives insist they come in peace, and that their work at its most basic level is a lot like that done by journalists—albeit for much smaller audiences. The counterpoint from disclosure advocates is this story from the Wall Street Journal, which describes how a hedge fund gained early access to a decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and triggered a spike in the stock prices of health insurers. The SEC launched an investigation into the case in April.
Slaughter first floated regulation of political intelligence in 2006, and nearly pushed it through last year before a fierce push-back from hedge fund lobbyists slammed the door. Her amendment isn’t expected to pass, but it’s a preview of what Slaughter and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are hoping to unveil in a few months, after the SEC finishes its probe.
Here’s the amendment:
Update: Slaughter’s amendment was blocked. Here’s the relevant exchange:
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Could LA’s $15 Minimum Wage Sweep the Nation?
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti after announcing his support for a $15 minimum wage.<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/99292716@N06/14965247890/in/photolist-pyNWUb-tjEjNT-2zXxC-p9kQMK-oNqzz4-oNrkBb-oNqNHj-oNqNPm-oNqzRM-oNrknT-p5TtAy-oNqNLW-oNqztH-oNrkh2-p5Egb8-oNqzCR-oNrkJq-oNqzKK-oNrma5-p5TsYG-oNrkJe-p3TyEY-oNrkXG-p5Vzte-p3Ty3q-oNrkp6-p3TysJ-oNqNAL">Eric Garcetti</a>/Flickr
On Tuesday, Los Angeles became the third major West Coast city to pass a $15 minimum wage ordinance. Though the law won’t fully go into effect until 2020, it’s a huge deal. LA is larger than San Francisco and Seattle, the two other $15-an-hour cities, combined. It also has a much larger contingent of low-wage workers. The ordinance will give a raise to an estimated 750,000 Angelenos, or about 46 percent of the city’s workforce.
LA’s wage hike points to the potential for a major minimum wage boost to sweep the country. Although experts disagree about the LA measure’s impact on growth and employment, the City Council passed it by a 14-to-1 margin. The $15 wage polls well in LA and nationally, despite a dearth of national politicians pushing for such a large increase. If organizers play their cards right, this suggests a $15 wage could gain traction in other cities.
“The facts and campaign brought to bear in LA were in many ways only a next step in the move to address income inequality.”
So how did it happen? The original proposal, after all, was a more modest one. The measure’s backers attribute their success to a combination of grassroots and national organizing. The umbrella group leading the push, the Raise the Wage Coalition, includes more than 260 local organizations from labor, business, entertainment, and the civil rights movement. It marshaled economic studies to justify a $15 wage and delivered more than 100,000 petition signatures in favor. But it also benefited from what organizers call “air support”—the national campaign to pressure Walmart and McDonald’s into implementing a $15-an-hour base wage.
“It created a narrative that made it really hard for council members to simply look past the realities of what hard-working people are experiencing,” says Rusty Hicks, executive secretary treasurer of the LA County Federation of Labor. “The facts and campaign brought to bear in LA were in many ways only a next step in the move to address income inequality.”
The organizers are already eyeing other SoCal cities. “It is not our intention to just stop in LA,” says Laphonza Butler, president of the Service Employees International Union in California and co-organizer, with Hicks, of Raise the Wage Coalition. “We need to raise the wage all across the region.”
The group’s next most likely contenders are Pasadena and West Hollywood.
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In April Fools Spoof, Koch Brothers Claim “Clinton” Is on Their Payroll
Just not that Clinton.
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A news site affiliated with the Koch brothers announced in a headline on Friday, “Clinton Confirms She’s on the Koch Payroll.”
The story, of course, was an April Fools hoax.
Kochnews.com published the story, and a disclaimer at the end made clear that it was a joke. The story reads:
Wichita, Kan. – In a tweet Friday morning, Koch Industries, Inc. confirmed that Clinton is indeed receiving funds that link directly back to the CEO of the second largest privately held company in the U.S. – Charles Koch.
“To those who know me best, this doesn’t come as a surprise at all,” Clinton said.
She recently flew to China – on Koch’s tab. Clinton explains why she accepts checks from one of the billionaire Koch Brothers.
“I’ve been solving problems to make things run smoothly across the country – and around the world – for years,” Clinton said. “I actually go to Koch’s headquarters in Wichita a lot. When I’m there, I eat in the café every day. I just love the stir fry.”
Apart from her appetite for Asian cuisine, another little known fact about Clinton is that she was once the mayor of Wesley Chapel, North Carolina, a town currently home to 7,462 residents.
“Even in a small town, politics is a tough job,” Clinton said. “It’s hard to maintain integrity and ethics when you’re surrounded by others who don’t hold the same values you do. But who I am matches Koch’s principles – they just mesh with my personal values.”
Tracey Clinton is an employee of INVISTA, a Koch company. And you’ve been April Fooled.
The piece specifically doesn’t mention Hillary Clinton, choosing instead to refer to “Clinton” throughout. Tracey Clinton, mentioned at the bottom, is employed by a Koch company, and was once the mayor of Wesley Chapel, North Carolina. No word yet from the Hillary Clinton campaign on how funny it thought the gag was.
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Jim Bowie Will Gut You Like a Fish
“I’m not saying I’ll gut you like a fish but…well, no, that’s exactly what I’m saying.”
~Jim Bowie
After yesterday’s Fun Fact regarding Davy Crockett, it might come as a surprise to see another Fun Fact about a similar topic. Why? Maybe it’s because today is the 175th Anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Alamo or something (wait, we have to check that. Holy shit, it is? We were just pulling that out of our asses…) And it could be because the people behind the Alamo were some of the greatest American champions of all time. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s because Jim Bowie was such an unmitigated badass who invented a knife best suited to murder polar bears and decided to use it on people that we couldn’t wait any longer before giving him his proper, AFFotD due.
Plus he kind of looks like John C. Reilly
James Bowie was born in April of 1796, the ninth of ten children. His father had been wounded while fighting in the Revolutionary War, where he met a younger woman that nursed him back to health, who he eventually married. This means that every time pornography is made of a nurse and a patient, they are actually faithfully reenacting the conception of Jim Bowie.
Jim Bowie was the first, and only, documented case of the infant performing his own Caesarian Section, baffling medical experts as the procedure would not be officially recognized until Teddy Roosevelt’s “I’m…just so tired” mother invented it some half a century later. This would remain the first and only time he ever stitched someone back together after slicing them up, because he was a good boy and loved his mama.
Jim Bowie had a normal early 19th century Childhood in Louisiana, where at a young age he had to learn how to plant crops for his family, while an Indian friend taught him how to rope alligators. Fucking seriously. Jim Bowie liked knives in a way that, if he were cast as a member of a bank heist crew in a crime drama, the audience would know right away that this was the guy who was going to take things too far and fuck up the whole deal. If you ever tried to prepare a meal with Jim Bowie, and handed him a butchers knife to chop up onions, he would look around cautiously and probably say, “Just give me a name and an address and I’ll take care of them for 5 G, large.” Jim Bowie is recognized as being responsible for both the popularity of the Bowie knife and the invention of David Bowie (as mentioned yesterday).
When Jim Bowie was a teenager, he was walking through the woods with his brother Rezin Bowie, when they stumbled upon a clearing, devoid of any sign of nature. Instead, there was a rock, and plunged inside of it was a blade, nine inches long and one and a half inches wide. Jim Bowie, thinking, “…This looks like it cuts real good,” grabbed it from the stone. A beam of light shot into the air, and Bowie handed the knife to his brother, and told him to have another one fashioned, so he can have a backup. Engraved on this mysterious blade were the ominous words, “Oh shit man, look what you did, man! Jesus Christ, Oh God!” This was the phrase that Jim Bowie heard more than any other, since after he engaged in knife fights it was normally spoken by his victim’s terrified friends.
Rezin Bowie was tasked by his brother to duplicate this blade, but after much hardship and frustration, he was unable to find the final component that gave the knife its epic killing powers. Finally, years later after Bowie had been named by most police forces as a “Person of Interest (Do NOT Fuck With)” Rezin was able to unlock the secret ingredient. It was love. No, just kidding, it was steel. Rezin didn’t know much about blacksmithing, so it took him a while to figure that one out.
Using his trusty Bowie Knife, Jim Bowie’s legend truly began to form when Jim Bowie decided to display the power of his knife to a larger audience. The Sandbar Fight of 1827 marked the first time anyone had seen Bowie bleed, but the sign of his potential mortality only made him far more frightening. On September 19th, two men were slated to have a duel. Bowie was there to support his friend, Samuel Levi “Is That Enough Names For You, Asshole?” Wells III, who was dueling against Dr. Thomas Harris “Jesus Christ, What’s With Names and the 1800’s” Maddox. This in itself wasn’t that important, except for the fact that, supporting Too-Many-Damn-Names Maddox, was Norris Wright, the sheriff of Rapides Parish.
The previous Year, Wright and Bowie had begun a feud. After Bowie had supported Wright’s opponent in the sheriff’s race, Wright, a bank director, made the bank turn down a loan Bowie had applied for. While you might be able to, after a few drinks, defend the logic of “turning down a loan application from a killing machine who was born clutching a bloody knife,” Wright did not help matters when he then fired a shot at Bowie, who tried to murder Wright with his bare hands. After Bowie’s friends held him back, a pissed off Bowie screamed, “I wasn’t saying, ‘Hold me back’ I was saying, ‘Hold down this fucker so I can kill the shit out of him’” and began carrying his knife with him at all times. Seriously.
The duel of the ridiculous-19th-century-sounding-names ended in a draw, with both men missing each other. At this point, according to etiquette, both parties would giggle and say, “Whoops!” and shake each other’s hand. However, etiquette does not usually advise for other members of the group to try to shoot the shit out of Jim Bowie, mainly because shooting at Jim Bowie is like playing pin the tail on the donkey at a knife factory with a poor safety record. If you’re not careful you’re gonna get stuck real bad. And that’s exactly how that shit went down.
As the other members of the group observing the duel began fighting. General Samuel Cuny, who had a dispute with a member of Wright’s party, Colonel Robert Crain, shouted over to Crain, “This is a good time to settle our difficulty!” Crain turned and fired at Cuny and, proving he had a terrible shot and rotten luck, instead shot Bowie in the hip. Screaming, “Aww, HELL Nah!” Bowie unsheathed his knife and lunged at Crain, who hit Bowie so hard over the head with a pistol that the gun broke. Seriously. Crain then killed General Cuny, while suffering a flesh wound he would later recover from.
As Bowie was on his knees from having a goddamn gun smashed over his head, Wright took a shot at Bowie and missed, before unsheathing a cane sword and impaling Bowie in the chest. As Wright tried to pull the sword out of Bowie’s chest, Bowie said, “A…a little closer…” before grabbing his shirt and gutting Wright like a goddamn fish. Standing up and yanking out the sword from his chest, Bowie stabbed by another member of the party. Soon thereafter, a third man shot Bowie in the arm, to which Bowie spun around and cut off the shooter’s fucking arm, saying, “You shot me in the arm? Well, you lose your arm privileges now, asshole.”
The fight lasted ten minutes, leaving two dead, including Wright, and four injured, including Bowie and all three of the people who attacked him. Realizing, “Holy shit, I just shot Jim Bowie and then busted a pistol over his head, I’m fucked,” Robert Crain rushed over and helped carry Bowie away. Bowie thanked him by not knifing him, instead saying, “Colonel Crain, I do not think, under the circumstances, you ought to have shot me.” Fucking. Seriously.
The doctors who had been present for the duel patched up Bowie’s wounds, one having said, “How he lived is a mystery to me, but live he did.” When the doctor was informed, “That guy who sliced up those motherfuckers was Jim fucking Bowie,” the doctor retracted his statement saying, “Ohhhh, that makes a lot more sense.”
Bowie was pleased with how his knife fared in the fight, and as newspapers reported on the fight, both his fame and the fame of his knife grew exponentially. At this point, an Arkansas Blacksmith named James Black presented him with a version of Bowie’s knife with a sharpened curved edge on the top of the blade, which he felt looked a lot cooler. Bowie agreed, utilizing this knife as his primary Bowie Knife of choice, and this is the chosen design for Bowie Knives the world over.
Responsible for more utterances of, “Woah there, calm down, let’s just take a deep breath here” than anything other than incompatible people dating.
Once he recovered from his wounds (so, like, a few days, tops) Bowie decided to head down to Texas, where he could attempt some legally questionable land deals to get rich. By 1828, he was maintaining permanent residency in Texas, then a part of Mexico. He only headed to Arkansas to receive James Black’s version of his knife, and after receiving this knife in 1830, Bowie decided to test it out. Heading down to Texas, he was ambushed by three men trying to kill him. He killed each of these wannabe assassins, disemboweling one, nearly decapitating another, and splitting open the skull of a third. Seriously. Looking down at his newly blood-christened knife, he said, “That’ll do, knife. That’ll do,” and continued on his way.
It was in Texas that Bowie became a figure in the Texas Independence War, despite various issues with the Texan army, who were hesitant to grant him officer status, and instead would only offer him field positions that kept him out of battle. Bowie would not stand for that shit, since he had just lost his wife and children to a cholera outbreak, and was in a sort of Steven Segal vengeance mode. Eventually, Bowie offered to lead volunteers for a defense of the Alamo.
Bowie realized that a massive army was heading his way, but turned down the offer to retreat and burn down the fortress, writing, “We will rather die in these ditches than give it up to the enemy.” As Santa Anna’s Army approached, the biggest blow to the fighters garrisoned in the Alamo was not the overwhelming odds, or critically low supplies. It was that Jim Bowie came down with a mysterious and debilitating illness, leaving himself bedridden for days on end.
As the armies approached, a line was drawn in the sand by William Travis, who had taken charge of all the troops while Bowie was bedridden. Everyone who crossed that line would choose to stay and fight, at which point Bowie made Davy Crockett and several others drag his bed across the line, because fuck you Santa Anna, that’s why. Still unable to stand as the attack occurred, Bowie propped himself up in bed, emptying his gun into the Mexican soldiers who stormed into his room, where he finally died, clutching his Bowie Knife.
And so Bowie, like many great Americans, perished in the Alamo fighting to the last breath. But his legacy lives on through his Bowie Knife, which is still responsible for more fools-who-don’t-know-their-place stabbings than any other knife, except for possibly the switch blade. So next time you find yourself in a potential knife fight, and a Bowie Knife comes out, run. Or, you know, run anyway because, you know, holy shit, dude has a knife.
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10 Best Free Video Editors for Android without Watermark
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With the democratization of smartphones, especially Android devices, many users are trying their hands at video editing for the first time. Smartphones have become quite powerful, so people are able to edit and render videos on the go. The only issue is that there are many apps on the Play Store and users are in a quandary to pick the right app. Some apps charge hefty money for offering access to premium features and some display a watermark on videos. So if you want the best free video editor for Android without watermark then follow along.
Best Free Video Editors for Android without Watermark in 2021
In this article, we have mentioned only those apps that don’t feature a watermark and are mostly free. However, if you want the best video editor for Android with no bar on premium apps then go through our linked article. Apart from that, we have also mentioned some Chinese apps on this list and have mentioned it wherever necessary so that you can take an informed decision. For more information in this regard, you can head over to our article on the best Chinese apps alternatives. With all that said, let’s now move to the list.
Table Of Contents + -
VN Video Editor
Adobe Premiere Rush
YouCut
VLLO
Kruso
PixArt Video
Super Studio
BeeCut
1. VN Video Editor
VN Video Editor is hands-down one of the best free video editing software on Android and you guessed it right, the video editor does not put a watermark as well. What’s more, you won’t encounter any video or banner ads while editing or exporting the video. It’s like the cherry on top of the cake and some more by the sides. A no-nonsense video editor that is equally feature-packed in an intuitive user interface. The whole UI is clean, baked with advanced editing tools like multi-track editing, curve shifting, FX for video effects, BG for background enhancement, freeze, filters, and more.
Not to mention, you can create videos in various dimensions and aspect ratio in just a few taps. Further, you have all the standard video editing tools such as trim, split, speed, etc. Apart from that, those who want a music library of various sound effects would love VN Video Editor as it features a large collection of sounds. All in all, VN Video Editor is a perfect video editor for Android without watermark and you must give it a try.
Install: VN Video Editor (Free)
2. Quik
Quik is another excellent free video editor on Android that doesn’t feature a watermark on exported videos. The app has been developed by the popular action-camera company, GoPro. Having said that, many find the app barebones and rightly so, but if you are a beginner, this is a great app to start your video editing journey on a smartphone. You just need to select your videos and Quik uses its presets to make your video look professional and social-media ready.
Of course, you can tweak the effects, change the background music, add text, customize the palette, highlight, trim, and more. Basically, you have all the standard video editing tools at your disposal. Having said all of that, the best part about Quik is that it brings a ton of video and transition effects which can take your videos to just another level. To sum up, if you are looking for a simple video editor on Android that is free and does not put a watermark then Quik is a worthy choice.
Install: Quik (Free)
3. ActionDirector
ActionDirector is a widely popular video editing app on Android and it has also been awarded Editor’s Choice on the Play Store. Most of us know ActionDirector as an advanced and premium video editor, but there is more to it. You can actually use ActionDirector for free and can publish videos without watermark. While editing, when you tap on “cross” to remove the watermark, it prompts you to opt for the premium plan. However, if you close the dialog then it asks if you want to watch an ad to remove the watermark. So, just tap on the box and watch an ad for a few seconds.
After that, you will be able to produce the video without any watermark. That’s awesome, right? Now coming to features, you have a long list of tools such as speed, action effect, video smoothing, audio editing, color customization, and more. In addition, you can also sharpen blurry videos and improve the video output to a certain extent. Simply put, if you are content with watching an ad then ActionDirector can be a great watermark-free video editor.
Install: ActionDirector (Free, Offers in-app purchases)
4. Adobe Premiere Rush
What was known as Adobe Premiere Clip earlier is now called Adobe Premiere Rush. With this new revamp, Adobe is bringing premium video-editing tools to the masses without watermark or any charge. Further, you won’t have to experience any banner or video ads. That sounds too good to be true, right? While that is entirely true, but there is a catch. You can export only 3 videos for free on Adobe Premiere Rush. And mind you, this is not a monthly limitation but total allowance for a registered account. Past that, you will have to opt for the paid plan.
I know the number is pretty small, but if you want to create a professional video then you can use this app on your Android smartphone. You would have access to features from Premiere Pro which you won’t find anywhere else. Also, if you want more access, you can create a new account and use Rush for as long as you want. To sum up, Adobe Premiere Rush is a premium video editing app on Android that does not have a watermark, to begin with. But you will have to be content with limited exports.
Install: Adobe Premiere Rush (Free, Offers in-app purchases)
5. YouCut
YouCut is a popular free video editing app on Android and it does not feature a watermark on videos. Further, the app is brimming with top video editing features and does not serve ads which makes it a perfect pick for our use-case. However, let me clarify in the beginning that InShot Inc, the developer of YouCut, has deep roots with China, primarily with Hangzhou Inshot Tech Co LTD. So if you have reservations against using a Chinese app then I would not recommend it. As for the features and functionality, the app is really great having all the standard and some advanced features as well.
You can change backgrounds of videos, adjust colors, trim, crop and join videos, add text, and much more. Other than that, there is a huge library of royalty-free music within the app so that is great. Not to mention, you can also change the motion and apply various filter effects to your videos. Overall, YouCut is an excellent video editor for Android that comes without any mandatory watermark, but if you value your privacy then you are better off looking at other apps on this list.
Install: YouCut (Free, Offers in-app purchases)
6. VLLO
VLLO is quite a popular app for creating vlogs on the fly, but you can use it to edit any kind of videos. The video editor is completely free and does not feature a watermark on exported videos which is just great. Not to mention, VLLO is super clean and there are no ads whatsoever. As for the features, the app offers you predefined dimensions for various social media platforms. You can choose one and start editing videos immediately without worrying about the aspect ratio or other technical things.
Furthermore, you have a multi-track interface where you can interact with other media elements in one place. Apart from that, VLLO brings text tool, filters, sound effects, voice-over, and more. The best part about VLLO is that it has a feature called “Motion Sticker” from where you can add awesome templates, transition effects, animation, and more. In case you are wondering, there is indeed support for motion customization. To conclude, VLLO is a watermark-free video editor on Android that doesn’t cost a dime and it’s as capable as the premium ones.
Install: VLLO (Free, Offers in-app purchases)
7. Kruso
Kruso is a relatively new video editor on Android, but it has quickly gained success because of its free offering and no watermark policy. On top of that, the app does not display any kind of ads while editing which makes the experience even better. However, keep in mind, to remove the watermark, you will have to watch a small video ad which I guess, is totally fine. Apart from that, you have many outstanding video editing tools on Kruso. For instance, you have a full-fledged video editor where you can trim, merge, and crop videos.
Further, you can change the background and reproduce colors according to your preference. Next, you have the text tool and also a music library consisting of many categories of sounds. If you want to add your own music then you can also do that. Considering all the points, I would say Kruso is turning out to be a great free video editor on Android and since it allows you to remove watermark without any charge, it’s an apt choice.
Install: Kruso (Free, Offers in-app purchases)
8. PixArt Video
PixArt Video is another video editor on Android that does not charge you anything and yet offers watermark-free videos. However, bear in mind, the app is based out of China so proceed only if you are not averse to Chinese apps. Moving to features, PixArt Video offers you the standard video editing tools such as crop, trim, and join. Other than that, you get access to a decent collection of music and you can even adjust the overall volume of the video.
And just like other video editors on this list, you can change the background of videos, manage the video speed, add text in many stylized fonts, and more. PixArt Video also brings something called “Embellish” which allows you to add filters, mosaics, and stickers to the video. Having said that, keep in mind, you can only save videos up to 720p under the free plan. Simply put, PixArt Video is a simple and straightforward video editor on Android that doesn’t put a watermark and offers most of its features for free.
Install: PixArt Video (Free, Offers in-app purchases)
9. Super Studio
Super Studio is our next video editor on this list for Android devices. Similar to PixArt Video, it does not feature a watermark on published videos and the service is truly and completely free. But the app does serve ads and you might encounter some occasional video ads here and there. Having said that, do note that Super Studio is developed by a Beijing-based company named HappyBees so proceed only if you understand the implications. Anyway, moving to features, the app is quite well-designed with menus laid out in a clean and proper manner.
Among many things, you can add music, trim and merge videos, change speed, rewind the video, and more. Best of all, you can also choose a specific area from a video for clipping purposes. What’s more, you can also select the bit rate and resolution while transcoding the video. In essence, Super Studio has all the standard video editing tools and you can give it a try.
Install: Super Studio (Free)
10. BeeCut
Lastly, we have BeeCut, another video editor that suits most of your use cases. With BeeCut, you can add filters, multiple transitions, music, fine-tune the duration of photos, and more. One neat aspect of BeeCut is that it urges you to choose the preferred aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4) before starting to edit the clips. This way, you can rest assured that the output comes in your desired size. Speaking of outputs, you can export videos to 480p, 720p, and 1080p for free.
From the templates section, you can make use of popular templates for your videos. That said, do keep in mind that you will have to download another app named ‘LightMV’ for using this feature. If you’re looking for a video editor that just offers almost all the features you need, you won’t go wrong with BeeCut.
Install: BeeCut (Free)
Export Videos without Watermark with Free Video Editors on Android
So these are our picks for the best free video editors for Android without watermark. We have tried to include apps that don’t have a watermark, to begin with. However, there are some apps that ask you to watch ads before you can remove the watermark. So depending on your feature requirements, you can pick a video editor of your choice. Also, we have mentioned the country of origin for some apps so you can take an informed decision. Anyway, that is all from us. If you found the article helpful then do comment down below and let us know.
Uzair Saeed Dec 9, 2020 At 6:49 pm
great information, thanks for sharing and i’m also sahring that you can use all famous software like filmora, camtasia, after effects, davinci, magix and many more software use without watermark from getpcsofts.net , im also using this so i recommend this..
Gublu Oct 16, 2020 At 11:28 pm
FilmoraGo has a watermark and you need a very expensive paid subscription to remove it. Quik has a ad which it auto adds at the end of your edited video and I don’t know if it has an option to remove it
Davis Sep 23, 2020 At 12:41 pm
well i can not say its a waste of time because it actually helped me improve my YouTube channel!!!
Ayzee Sep 6, 2020 At 3:31 am
Just a comment to respond to some of the comments below. I have not used all of the apps listed except Filmora and Quik. Quik does NOT have an ad. You can remove the ad at the end of every vid template they have and it is easy to use. I create short vids there and transfer to iMovie. Works well to me, but of course limited if you need to do a lot of editing.
I don’t really like Filmora. It does not work with what I do and my device (iPad) well.
Prerna Sep 1, 2020 At 11:27 pm
Waste of time reading this article. Then wasted my time downloading these paid apps. Rubbish article. Zero knowledge.
C. Amrutha Jul 22, 2020 At 9:12 am
First of all, this article has been very useful. But then, there’s a change…. FilmoraGo is now paid… A new update came out and made it paid…
Suraj kumar mishra Jul 14, 2020 At 11:39 pm
These are paid apps to remove watermark..what a waste of time.
Vivek Jun 24, 2020 At 3:15 pm
Link for VN Video editor is not working and I also tried searching manually on Play store this app is not there!
Looks like they deleted the app from store.
Alex Sep 16, 2020 At 9:24 am
Really? I found it in no time. Perhaps it was added back in?
Karuppan Sep 21, 2020 At 7:00 pm
Vn is really good. This is the app I was searching for. Thanks so much
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Even after border reopens, truckers stuck at British ports scuffle with the police.
After blocking freight traffic from Britain in an attempt to stop the spread of a possibly more contagious variant of the coronavirus, France reopened its border on Wednesday to truck transport.
The action was contingent on virus testing, and the British Army was dispatched Wednesday morning to help in the laborious process administering tests to scores of truck drivers who were left stranded outside British ports when the borders closed.
But in the early morning hours, with traffic largely at a standstill, there was more frustration and confusion for the hundreds of drivers who have spent days sleeping in their rigs, with no way of knowing whether they would make it home for Christmas. As tensions boiled over police officers and angry drivers faced off, and news networks captured scenes of pushing and shoving as desperation for movement deepened.
There was concern that the early morning chaos could be a prelude for the logistical nightmare to come, with the Road Haulage Association warning that even “a short delay in the process is going to mean huge delays in the supply chain.”
Under the agreement with France, rapid tests with “lateral flow devices” will be administered by workers from the National Health Service with the military providing logistical assistance.
The tests, which were developed by Public Health England and the University of Oxford, are a relatively new weapon in the fight against the virus.
They can detect the new variant and give a result in about 30 minutes, according to Public Health England.
Freight drivers will receive their test result by a text message, which then gives them the right to cross the Channel. Anyone who tests positive will have to take another test, but isolation protocols were still being worked out.
Testing will also take place on the French side for hauliers entering Britain.
France also agreed to allow select groups of people to travel from Britain to France if they could produce proof of a recent negative coronavirus test. They included noncitizens with a permanent residence in the European Union and people whose travel is deemed essential. Among them are diplomats, health workers helping in France’s fight against the virus, and the drivers and crew members of passenger planes, trains and buses.
The late-night deal came as a relief to merchants across Britain, who were increasingly concerned that the impasse could lead to shortages of essential goods, especially perishable items like fruit and vegetables.
But more than 50 other governments are continuing to block travelers from Britain in an effort to stop the spread of the new variant, according to a tally kept by the BBC.
The discovery of the variant had led in recent days to a lockdown across much of southeastern England and as well as the bans around the world for flights and trains from Britain.
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Home Politics Malcolm Turnbull softens his language against China on Japan trip
Malcolm Turnbull softens his language against China on Japan trip
Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley via Wikimedia Commons
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has somewhat turned down his rhetoric against China, Australia’s biggest trading partner, while on a trip to Japan seeking stronger defence ties with China’s long time strategic adversary.
On Thursday in Tokyo, Mr Turnbull gave praise to Japan for its strong adherence to international law, political stability and shared values with Australia regarding defence cooperation. He went on to say that the “strategic logic” driving Australia and Japan closer together was a natural response to a defence environment that was only getting “more dangerous and challenging” in the region.
Prime Minister Turnbull took a ride with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on a helicopter that delivered them to a Japanese training base. At the base the pair inspected a United States anti-missile system as well as Australian produced Bushmaster vehicles used by the Japanese military.
Mr Turnbull was expected to attend a special gathering of the Japanese National Security Council on Thursday evening. Prime Minister Abe said during the meeting that Australia and Japan had a defence partnership that shared “fundamental values” regarding human rights, freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
The Japanese media has been more direct with its framing of the talks, referring to them as a move to bolster regional security against North Korean and Chinese aggression.
Mr Turnbull’s defence visit to Japans comes during a tense time for Australian and Chinese relations following the Prime Minister’s new laws against foreign interference that were in clear response to China.
Malcolm Turnbull doubled down on his rhetoric against China which led to a worsening of relations between to the long-time trading partners. China has since stated it perceived “anti-china” rhetoric from the Australian government.
In a softening of his language towards China, Mr Turnbull gave praise on the “real progress” he believes China has made in its negotiations with countries in the South China Sea. He said “there was a more positive” direction towards the finalisation of a “code of conduct” and that he was “optimistic” of the disputes being resolved.
Despite this, the rhetoric in a joint statement with Prime Minister Abe was somewhat tougher, disclaiming that both leaders were still concerned about the South China Sea situation. In the letter they reinforced the importance of freedom in navigation and pushed for the “demilitarisation” of the disputed regions.
Both Turnbull and Abe said they would “remain in close communication” regarding the East China Sea, an area that Japan and China are currently disputing.
Media in China has been highly observant of Turnbull’s Japan visit, implying heavily that it was part of the creation of a military alliance to contain China. Radio in China quoted Chinese military experts who warned Australia of forming an “iron triangle” with the US and Japan in the region, threatening that this move could be a “dangerous step forward”.
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How To Get A Racoon Out Of Attic
Raccoons living in attic
1 Raccoons living in attic
2 What to do if a raccoon is living in the attic
2.1 Be patient with a mother raccoon in the attic
3 Humane harassment
3.1 Light
3.2 Sound
3.3 Smell
3.4 Patience and persistence
3.5 Paper Test
4 What NOT to do
4.1 Live trapping
4.2 One-way doors
5 Animal Removal Companies
6 How to Get Raccoons Out of the Attic
A raccoon living in an attic from January to September should ALWAYS be assumed to be a mother with babies. Be careful—you don’t want to orphan the baby raccoons. Raccoons are excellent mothers and will move their babies to a new den site if given the chance, but evicting a mother raccoon always runs the risk of her abandoning or getting separated from her babies.
What to do if a raccoon is living in the attic
Be patient with a mother raccoon in the attic
Your first option is to do nothing at all. Raccoons typically live in attic dens for short periods. Raccoon babies are independent by the end of summer, when they leave the den and disperse from their family groups. Raccoon mothers commonly move their babies between den sites during the nesting season, so she may leave on her own. If you wait until the babies are grown and/or have left, then you can close off the access point to prevent other raccoons from using the attic as a den in the future.
Humane harassment
The mother raccoon is living in the attic because it’s a dark, quiet, safe place for her and her babies. If you make the attic not dark, not quiet, and not safe (using light, sound, and smell) the raccoon can usually be convinced to leave your attic and take her babies with her. All harassment techniques should be placed as close as possible to the den entrance, so the mother raccoon can’t ignore them when she comes and goes.
Place a bright light at the den entrance, either inside or outside. Make sure it’s fire-safe. Raccoons are nocturnal, and don’t like bright lights in their homes. An outdoor spotlight or a mechanic’s light should do the trick.
Tune a radio to a talk station and place it near the den entrance. Music doesn’t mean anything to raccoons, but the sound of human voices is threatening to them. The radio should be turned up as loud as you can stand it without annoying your human neighbours.
Soak some rags in Apple Cider Vinegar or ammonia, and put them in a plastic bag. Poke holes in the bag to let the smell escape, and hang it next to the den entrance. You can us dirty kitty litter in a plastic bag the same way. Scent deterrents are least effective with raccoons, but can help when used in combination with light and sound methods.
Patience and persistence
Keep all of the above going for at least 3 days and 3 nights. You’ve got to be persistent to convince the raccoon to leave.
Paper Test
When you think the raccoon is gone, before closing the hole, make sure with a paper test. Either stuff the entrance with balled up newspaper, or tape a double sheet of newspaper over the hole. Wait another 3 days and nights. If the paper is still in place, and you don’t hear anything in the attic, the raccoons are probably gone! Temporarily patch the hole with ¼” wire mesh or hardware cloth until you can do a more permanent repair.
Live trapping
Trapping and relocating a raccoon might seem like the “humane” option, but it isn’t. Relocated raccoons don’t tend to survive when they’re moved off of their home territory. Relocated mother raccoons leave behind babies who will die without a mother to care for them. A mother raccoon relocated with her babies will be so frightened she will abandon them when faced with a new, unknown territory. In Ontario, it is illegal to relocate any wild animal more than 1km from where it was found.
Every year, Toronto Wildlife Centre receives hundreds of calls about baby raccoons orphaned because well-meaning people trapped and relocated their mother. Unfortunately, we don’t have the resources to care for them all.
One-way doors
Many humane removal companies will recommend putting up one-way doors so the raccoon can get out but not get back in. One-way doors are a good option between October and December, when tiny baby raccoons are unlikely. Between January and September, one-way doors can exclude the mother raccoon and leave tiny baby raccoons trapped inside. If they are too young to follow their mother, the babies will starve inside without her care. Separated from her babies, a mother raccoon will cause major damage to property as she tries desperately to get back to them. Make sure the baby raccoons are old enough to be mobile and following their mother before installing a one-way door.
Animal Removal Companies
Sometimes the best and easiest way to get a raccoon out of an attic is to hire a company to do it for you. Wildlife removal companies are not well monitored or licensed, so it is up to you to ask questions about a company’s practices before hiring them. Consult our guidelines for choosing a removal company.
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How to Get Raccoons Out of the Attic
Step One: Go in the attic and find and remove the litter of baby raccoon pups. 90% of the time, there will be young pups, even if you didn’t know that. There are usually 3-5 of them. If you can’t find them, sit very still for up to 30 minutes, until you hear them chatter. Grab them by hand (with thick leather glove) and put them in a pillow case. If mamma raccoon is nearby, she may attack.
Step Two: Catch the adult female. You have several options here. You can actually mount a trap on the entry / exit hole and then scare her out of the attic and into the trap. Or, if she sticks around in the attic to defend her pups, you can grab her with a snare pole and cage her. Or, if you get the pups and she’s not there, you can actually use the pups as live bait to trap her. NOTE: In the rare case in which there are no pups, you can trap adults in the normal manner. Here are my raccoon trapping tips.
Step Three: Once all the raccoons are out, you want to seal the entry point(s) shut, as seen below. If you don’t, new animals will move into your attic soon. The raccoons living there gave it an odor that might attract new wildlife quickly. There’s also the matter of the mess the raccoons have left behind in the attic, which often must be cleaned up.
If you want to know how to get raccoons out of the ceiling, the same sort of principles apply. If there’s no accessible attic space above the ceiling, but that’s where the baby raccoons lie, then you need to find the spot where the babies lie, by feeling for a warm area on the ceiling, and cut out a hole nearby and grab and remove the baby raccoons. Same goes for how to get raccoons out of your walls — you need to pinpoint the exact spot by listening to baby raccoon chattering, and feel for the warm spot, and cut a hole in the wall to remove the baby raccoons. For more research, you also might want to click on photos of raccoon damage in the attic, or learn some methods about how to trap raccoons.
See also: How To Get Rid Of Raccoons Without Hurting Cats
I will now address a large number of questions and matters I’ve received over the years regarding getting rid of raccoon problems. Here are 84 reader-requested tips:
1) raccoon repellent — No such thing as an effective repellent. People try moth balls, ammonia, coyote urine, loud radio, ultrasonic sound machine, etc. They are completely ineffective and fraudulent. You can try them yourself. There is one exception though.
2) raccoon eviction fluid — This is the one repellant that works, but only on a pregnant or nursing female raccoon in the attic. It’s the scent of a male raccoon, who kills any young, so it intimidates the female into leaving the attic. It must be applied just right, and this is a hit-or-miss tactic. I don’t consider it worth trying, when you can so effectively remove the young and mother and be done for sure, no messing around.
3) raccoon feces on ur skin — If this happens, just wash it off thoroughly with soap and water. The worst thing you could do would be to lick the feces off. Raccoon Feces — How Dangerous Is It?
4) will warfarin kill a raccoon — Potentially, if in high enough dose, but not likely. This is illegal and inhumane, by the way, so please don’t attempt this.
5) will state farm homeowner’s insurance cover roof damage from raccoons — I don’t know about individual companies, and I think the result can vary based on negotiating skills. Most insurance doesn’t cover «rodent», but raccoon is not a rodent.
6) will raccoons leave on their own — They will not, at least not for a while. It takes 8-9 months for the young to grow up and set out on their own, and then the female has a new litter of raccoon pups shortly thereafter.
7) will raccoons find their way out — Of course. They know where they are going. It’s not like they’re stuck in the attic — they go in and out the entry hole to get food and water.
8) will raccoons abandon their babies — Not usually. Female raccoons are excellent mothers, and will do all they can to protect their young. Raccoons in the Attic: Are There Babies?
9) will raccoon move young to safer location — Yes. If the babies are threatened and she feels the nest is not in a safe place, she will move the young to a new, safer spot. What Should I Do About a Raccoon Nest in the Attic?
10) will raccoon come back for babies — Yes. If a raccoon is separated from her babies, she will make every effort to get back to them.
11) will noise scare a raccoon out of your attic — absolutely not. I’ve never seen (or heard of) this working.
12) will baby raccoon still chatter when it’s with mother — Yeah, a little, but the babies do tend to be quieter with mom, mostly because they are nursing at the time.
13) will antifreeze kill a raccoon — If in high enough dose, yes, but that’s a shitty way to die, and a crappy redneck ignoramus approach to solving a raccoon problem. It’d be better to shoot the animal, or better yet, trap it.
14) will a relocated raccoon find it’s way back home — Yes, unless it’s relocated far away, like at least ten miles.
15) will a raccoon return to former site after relocation — It will do its best, especially if young are left behind.
16) will a raccoon eat rat poison — Potentially. Please don’t poison raccoons in the attic or anywhere.
17) will a mother raccoon stay quiet when a baby is crying — The adults usually stay quiet in general.
18) wildlife rehabilitation and raccoon roundworm — I don’t know if you can rehab a raccoon with roundworm. I guess so.
19) wildlife myth smell raccoons baby — I don’t quite follow what is being asked here. It’s no myth that smells are important, but it is a myth that a smell is a repellent.
20) wildlife feces cleanup — Important, but should be done with proper protection.
21) why would raccoon break into basement — So it has a nice, sheltered place to live, of course!
22) why raccoons come and go in the attic — Because an attic is a great home — warm and dry — but the animal still has to go outside to get food and water.
23) why is there a raccoon on the roof — Most likely because it found shelter. It’s probably using a hole in the roof to get into the attic. Raccoon on the Roof — What to do next
24) why do raccoons make the noises they make — To call for their mother, or to convey various emotion to other raccoons — such as «get back»!
25) why do raccoons go on roofs — They are superb climbers, and they want to live on the roof or in the attic.
26) why do raccoons carry their babies — The babies can’t crawl on their own, so the mother must carry them in her mouth to move them from place to place.
27) who do i call to remove a raccoon from my attic — A licensed wildlife control professional, NOT a regular pest control company. My directory is a great resource.
28) whining noise in roof of attic — It could be a number of different animals, but it’s most likely a coon.
29) where to release raccoon — Almost anywhere ten miles from the capture site, so long as the location is legal in your state.
30) where raccoons can get in your house — Many areas: eaves, loose soffits, vents, etc.
31) where can i buy a raccoon trap — Some hardware stores like Home Depot sell them, as do many online retailers.
32) when you see a raccoon in the middle of the day — Not to worry. It’s normal for raccoons to be out and about and active during the day time. It doesn’t mean it has rabies.
33) when to release baby raccoons — If you’re a rehabber, you’re probably going to raise them to at least a year old, and if you’ve caught young yourself, they don’t stand a chance without their mamma.
34) when do racoons have babies — Usually in March, but it can vary by latitude. Earlier in the south, later up north.
35) when do raccoons give birth — As early as January or February in the south, and as late as April in the northern US.
36) when are baby raccoons most active — I’m not sure. I think, like with human babies, at random times. You might notice it more at night, because the mother is out foraging, and they cry for her.
37) what would be the best place to release a raccoon — Believe it or not, they might thrive better in a suburban setting than in the forest.
38) what type of food goes in raccoon traps — Pretty much any bait will work. It’s not the type of food or bait that is important.
39) what trap to use for trapping raccoons — I recommend a large cage trap, at least 32 inches long.
40) what trap should i set up on my roof — If you want to do a roof set, use a large cage trap, but bolt it down, and place protection underneath, or your shingles will be destroyed.
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41) what to use to kill raccoons — A gun would be best. NEVER use poison. In fact, trapping and removal is better than killing.
42) what to use to keep racoons from ripping off your house vents — Bolt them in with steel! Use steel mesh, bought at a hardware store.
43) what to do with baby raccoons in a house — Remove them by hand, and use them to trap the mother, and be sure to release them all together.
44) what to do with a raccoon that has been caught — Relocate it at least ten miles from the capture site.
45) what to do with a caught raccoon — Be sure not to stick your fingers inside the cage, or you’ll get bitten. I Have a Raccoon in a Trap . Now What?
46) what to do if you have a raccoon in your house — Don’t panic. I recommend that you call a professional.
47) what to do if i encounter a raccoon out in the day — Leave it alone — it’s doing its normal thing. It most likely does NOT have rabies.
48) what to do about raccoon feces in attic — Get good gloves and a filter mask, and even a disposable suit, and clean the feces out. Fog the attic with cleaner.
49) what time does racoon get out to search for food — Usually shortly after sunset.
50) what pest control company handles raccoons — Not the normal ones, like Terminix or Orkin, but wildlife-only control professionals.
51) what kind of poison will kill a raccoon — There are several kinds, but all are illegal for use on raccoon, and it’s very inhumane to try poison.
52) what kind of food is best to bait raccoons — Marshmallows work very well, as does white bread.
53) what kind of bait to use for raccoons — Bait is probably the least important factor when it comes to effective trapping.
54) what kills raccoon scent — I like an enzyme-based cleaning product called Bac-Azap, and BioShield is good too, and a number of household cleaning products will do it.
55) what is the price for raccoon removal — This varies from company to company, so call around. But the cheapest is definitely not always the best.
56) what is the best way to remove raccoons from attic —
57) what is the best bait to catch a raccoon — Raccoons like eggs in the shell, and marshmallows look similar.
58) what is a good way to flush out a coon from a attic — Flush? I guess with either raccoon eviction fluid or an intimidating presence. Raccoon Eviction Fluid – What Is It & How Does It Work?
59) what health risk is associated with not cleaning up your attic after a raccoon has been living in your attic — Primary concern is the raccoon roundworm.
60) what happens to trapped raccoons — Depends on who traps the animal. In many states, they are euthanized. I encourage relocation.
61) what happens to the raccoon after removal — If you bring it to a shelter, it’ll be put down (killed). Some wildlife operators kill them, some relocate.
62) what happens to babies trap mother raccoon — If you trap and remove the mom and the babies are left on their own, they will most definitely starve to death.
63) what do you do with a raccoon you’ve trapped — I recommend putting the cage in your car or truck and driving the animal to a legal relocation point and releasing it — so long as you have the babies.
64) what do they do to raccoons they catch in cages — Depends on who «they» is. Some euthanize, some release.
65) what do raccoons in attic sound like — The babies make a distinctive high-pitched chattering sound.
66) what do i do if i have raccoons in my attic — I strongly recommend that you hire a professional wildlife removal company.
67) what damage can racoons do to an attic — Lots! They can destroy insulation, tear up ducts, etc. I have a link to raccoon damage pics above. Types of Damage Caused By Raccoons in the Attic
68) what can you buy to drive away raccoon in the attic — Ha! Definitely no product you can just buy and use. But you can buy the services of a professional wildlife trapper. That’s your best option.
69) what can i do if raccoon pee on me — You can rinse the pee off in the sink, and scrub with soap and water.
70) what attracts raccoons to your neighborhood or houses — Good question. Food and shelter, of course. As for which specific house a raccoon chooses to enter, it can be a bit random, but if your home has an easy way inside, that’ll increase the odds that you’ll have a raccoon in your house.
71) what are the health risk of having raccoon droppings in your attic — Leptosirosis, and more importantly, raccoon roundworm.
72) what are health hazards of raccoons living in attic — The health hazards are fairly rare. I’d be more concerned with the physical damage that they cause.
73) what animals kill raccoons — Humans. Outside of that, pretty much none. In urban habitats, they have basically no predators. Maybe a really hard-core dog could do it.
74) what animals can climb in chimneys — Squirrels and raccoons: they do it all the time! They’re both great climbers.
75) ways to prevent raccoons on roof — Cut back branches, remove anything obvious. Other than that, it might be impossible.
76) ways to get raccoons out of pipes — Pipes, you say? What kind of pipe? I guess the answer would be the same as any other place — trap and remove them near the entry source, then seal shut the entry point.
77) beach raccoon population — Raccoon populations are high in city areas, much higher than in natural areas, like forests or beaches.
78) very big animals in the attic — Sometimes even small animals can sound big, but the most common big animal in the attic is the raccoon.
79) using homeowners insurance for raccoon removal — Yes, it can be done, and many companies actually specialize in this, but I don’t know much about the process. My rates are too low to get insurance involved.
80) urine smell attic — I use a special cleaner, and I fog the attic to get rid of the urine odor.
81) urine of an adult male raccoon — You’re probably looking for eviction fluid, which can frighten the girl raccoon out of the attic.
82) trapping raccoons for fur — Yes, some fur trappers like to trap these animals for their fine fur.
83) do it yourself trapping raccoon on own — I do not recommend that you do it yourself. Too much goes wrong if you don’t have experience.
84) trappin raccoon in cage — Yes, a cage is used for trappin. It’s better than killin.
See the below email exchange for an example of the kind of thing I see again and again in wildlife control — incompetent companies and ignorant homeowners who hire bad trappers, who don’t do the job right. AN EMAIL SENT TO ME:
I am looking for any advice that you could offer on how to deal with the mess that I have been left with. Last year a couple of raccoons moved into my attic. I called a wildlife removal company and after a lot of expense I had a cage over the power vent on my roof, which was the point of entry, and no raccoons in my home. 3 raccons, a skunk, and an opossum were trapped and removed.
See also: How Do Racoons Get In Attic
In June of this year I had my roof repaired, and started hearing noises in the rafters. Although I had not heard the raccoons’ voice the thumping and scratching sounded like it was a raccoon again. When I spotted him trying to hide from me it confirmed my suspicions. This time I intended to trap the animal and re-locate him myself.
I could find no entry point and fearing that something had been sealed in when my roof was repaired I called a wildlife removal service. The company that I used last year had an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, so I gave them a try again. The service technician could not find an entry point either, and wanted to place traps on the ground next to my home, which is where they were placed last year.
Given that an entry point could not be found, and that they used liver sausage to bait their traps I asked him to place two baited traps in my attic. This was over a week after my roofing work was complete, so I was amazed that these animals were not going crazy. The traps were placed while I was at work and my wife who was at home told me that the traps smelled of skunk.
That night I started to hear the raccoons vocalize (loudly) almost constantly. The next morning the side was pushed out on one of my roof vents. I went into the attic and it reaked of skunk. The sheet metal from the inside of the roof vent was laying on the floor. I called the wildlife company and they agreed to replace the traps with fresh ones.
There was raccoon chatter still coming from in between the rafters. This continued almost non-stop for most of the day. The service technician replaced the traps and apologized for the smell. My wife was concerned that the raccoon was stuck because it was chattering all day. The technician explained that it was probably a young raccoon, and that sometimes they do chatter all day.
After a couple of days the chattering stopped but the traps were still empty. I placed a plastic bag over the vent as a barrier to see if anything was still going in or out. The barrier remained in-tact for a couple of days until a rain came and the wind blew it off. No sounds were heard coming from the attic, so I replaced the barrier. The barrier remained unbroken, but since no animal had been caught I requested that the traps remain for a while.
I called the wildlife company to ask about the clean up work. I was told that the technician could measure the attic when he came to pick up the traps so that an estimate could be provided for clean up. The clean up would consist of the following:
— Flea and tick treatment — a powder relatively safe to humans and pets.
— Enzyme treatment — to neutralize the feces and urine
— Insulation removal and replacement using a treated material.
When the company called my wife to verify our appointment they told her that they do not remove the feces. When the technician arrived to remove the traps he told my wife that the treatments were powders that they carried in their trucks, that he would remove feces if he saw it, and that there was no insulation that needed to be replaced. My wife told them that we would discuss this and call them back Monday. I am sure that there is insulation that has to be replaced.
For the last two days we have been killing a lot of flies in our house. Small, young flies. Going into the attic I see many small, young flies. It seems as though an infestation is under way. I’ve placed a fly trap in the attic to try and help keep them at bay until I can have someone come out to look things over.
I am afraid that the constant chattering was a raccoon in distress, and that he never left the attic, perishing between my rafters above my ceiling. I hope not, but can feces that is a couple of weeks old really support all of these flies? The attic smells a little gamey, but certainly not as rancid as I would think if there were a dead body in there.
I have to get someone out here quick, before I wind up with a full blown fly infestation. I have begun leaving messages at whatever company I can find advertising clean up and restoration services. I have called my Insurance Company to start a claim in case the clean up becomes a little more involved than spreading some powder around.
I will call back the wildlife company, but I think that this is probably more than they can handle.
I appreciate the information that you provide in your web site. While providing information to allow people to perform this task themselves, you get the point across that it is not as easy as it sounds, and allows people to make an informed choice as to whether they want to do it themselves or not.
Tom, Well first of all, the company you hired did a very lousy job, end of story. Never mind their «A+» BBB rating, I give them an F. Who were they, by the way?
The first step for any case of an animal in an attic should always be a thorough investigation inside the attic to determine the type of animal, unless it’s already known for certain by homeowner observation. If it’s found to be raccoons, then the most important step, by far, is to find and remove the baby raccoons first. YOU CANNOT JUST SET TRAPS OUTSIDE, ON THE ROOF OR GROUND, if there are raccoons in the attic — there are almost always baby raccoons inside!
So yes, what has happened in your case is that some baby raccoons have died. That’s the chattering you heard — baby raccoons starving to death. The smell may not have been all that bad, since they lost a lot of weight before dying, and they might have been young, and attic ventilation and air flow and barriers vary a great deal. Location of dead animal matters a great deal in determining presence of odor problems. In general you’re going to continue to have flies unless you find and remove the carcasses, and if maggots are big enough, get ready for a big future fly hatch. That’s what you’re getting — 28 days after animal death, there’s a boom of flies, as the the maggots from the dead bodies hatch. Raccoon feces, by the way, will not attract flies. They dry up into little petrified logs before flies find them in attics. But dead animals in attics always attract flies.
To be honest, regarding the cleanup, I probably wouldn’t say that insulation replacement is necessary. I’ve been in a couple hundred attics with raccoons, and it’s rarely warranted. But if that’s what you want, oftentimes homeowners insurance companies will pay for it in the case of raccoons, which aren’t rodents. You’ve already got the fly hatch, so after they are all hatched and make their way out, you won’t get any new flies.
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Variability of above-ground litter inputs alters soil physicochemical and biological processes: a meta-analysis of litterfall-manipulation experiments
S. Xu et al.
Biogeochemistry: Soils
Reviews and syntheses: Soil responses to manipulated precipitation changes – an assessment of meta-analyses
Akane O. Abbasi, Alejandro Salazar, Youmi Oh, Sabine Reinsch, Maria del Rosario Uribe, Jianghanyang Li, Irfan Rashid, and Jeffrey S. Dukes
In this study, we provide a holistic view of soil responses to precipitation changes. A total of 16 meta-analyses focusing on the effects of precipitation changes on 42 soil response variables were compared. A strong agreement was found that the belowground carbon and nitrogen cycling accelerate under increased precipitation and slow under decreased precipitation, while bacterial and fungal communities are relatively resistant to decreased precipitation. Knowledge gaps were also identified.
From fibrous plant residues to mineral-associated organic carbon – the fate of organic matter in Arctic permafrost soils
Isabel Prater, Sebastian Zubrzycki, Franz Buegger, Lena C. Zoor-Füllgraff, Gerrit Angst, Michael Dannenmann, and Carsten W. Mueller
Large amounts of soil organic matter stored in permafrost-affected soils from Arctic Russia are present as undecomposed plant residues. This large fibrous organic matter might be highly vulnerable to microbial decay, while small mineral-associated organic matter can most probably attenuate carbon mineralization in a warmer future. Labile soil fractions also store large amounts of nitrogen, which might be lost during permafrost collapse while fostering the decomposition of soil organic matter.
Relevance of aboveground litter for soil organic matter formation – a soil profile perspective
Patrick Liebmann, Patrick Wordell-Dietrich, Karsten Kalbitz, Robert Mikutta, Fabian Kalks, Axel Don, Susanne K. Woche, Leena R. Dsilva, and Georg Guggenberger
We studied the contribution of litter-derived carbon (C) in the formation of subsoil organic matter (OM). Soil core sampling, 13C field labeling, density fractionation, and water extractions were used to track its contribution to different functional OM fractions down to the deep subsoil. We show that while migrating down the soil profile, OM undergoes a sequence of repeated sorption, microbial processing, and desorption. However, the contribution of litter-derived C to subsoil OM is small.
A revised pan-Arctic permafrost soil Hg pool based on Western Siberian peat Hg and carbon observations
Artem G. Lim, Martin Jiskra, Jeroen E. Sonke, Sergey V. Loiko, Natalia Kosykh, and Oleg S. Pokrovsky
To better understand the mercury (Hg) content in northern soils, we measured Hg concentration in peat cores across a 1700 km permafrost gradient in Siberia. We demonstrated a northward increase in Hg concentration in peat and Hg pools in frozen peatlands. We revised the 0–30 cm northern soil Hg pool to be 72 Gg, which is 7 % of the global soil Hg pool of 1086 Gg. The results are important for understanding Hg exchange between soil, water, and the atmosphere under climate change in the Arctic.
Using respiration quotients to track changing sources of soil respiration seasonally and with experimental warming
Caitlin Hicks Pries, Alon Angert, Cristina Castanha, Boaz Hilman, and Margaret S. Torn
The apparent respiration quotient (ARQ) changes according to which substrates microbes consume, allowing sources of soil respiration to be traced. In a forest soil warming experiment, ARQ had a strong seasonal pattern that reflected a shift from respiration being fueled by sugars and organic acids derived from roots during the growing season to respiration being fueled by dead microbes during winter. ARQ values also changed with experimental warming.
The soil organic carbon stabilization potential of old and new wheat cultivars: a 13CO2-labeling study
Marijn Van de Broek, Shiva Ghiasi, Charlotte Decock, Andreas Hund, Samuel Abiven, Cordula Friedli, Roland A. Werner, and Johan Six
Four wheat cultivars were labeled with 13CO2 to quantify the effect of rooting depth and root biomass on the belowground transfer of organic carbon. We found no clear relation between the time since cultivar development and the amount of carbon inputs to the soil. Therefore, the hypothesis that wheat cultivars with a larger root biomass and deeper roots promote carbon stabilization was rejected. The amount of root biomass that will be stabilized in the soil on the long term is, however, unknown.
Warming increases soil respiration in a carbon-rich soil without changing microbial respiratory potential
Marion Nyberg and Mark J. Hovenden
Biogeosciences Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-2020-144,https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-2020-144, 2020
Revised manuscript accepted for BG
Experimental warming increased soil respiration (Rs) by more than 25 % in a Tasmanian C-rich soil, but there was no impact on microbial respiration in laboratory experiments. Plant community composition had no effect on Rs, suggesting the response is likely due to enhanced belowground plant respiration and C supply through rhizodeposition and root exudates. Results imply we need studies of both C inputs and losses to model net ecosystem C exchange of these crucial, C-dense systems effectively.
Drivers and modelling of blue carbon stock variability in sediments of southeastern Australia
Carolyn J. Ewers Lewis, Mary A. Young, Daniel Ierodiaconou, Jeffrey A. Baldock, Bruce Hawke, Jonathan Sanderman, Paul E. Carnell, and Peter I. Macreadie
Blue carbon ecosystems – tidal marsh, mangrove, and seagrass – serve as important organic carbon sinks, mitigating impacts of climate change. We utilized a robust regional carbon stock dataset to identify ecological, geomorphological, and anthropogenic drivers of carbon stock variability and create high-spatial-resolution predictive carbon stock maps. This work facilitates strategic conservation and restoration of coastal blue carbon ecosystems to contribute to climate change mitigation.
A comparison of patterns of microbial C : N : P stoichiometry between topsoil and subsoil along an aridity gradient
Yuqing Liu, Wenhong Ma, Dan Kou, Xiaxia Niu, Tian Wang, Yongliang Chen, Dima Chen, Xiaoqin Zhu, Mengying Zhao, Baihui Hao, Jinbo Zhang, Yuanhe Yang, and Huifeng Hu
The microbial C : N ratio increased with aridity, while the microbial N : P ratio decreased with aridity, which implied that drought-stimulated microbes tend to be more N conservative. Among all examined ecological factors, substrate supply and microbial structure together controlled the microbial stoichiometry. Overall, these results illustrated N and P limitation in microbial biomass at deeper soil depths along the aridity gradient and limited responses to ecological factors in the subsoil.
Soil total phosphorus and nitrogen explain vegetation community composition in a northern forest ecosystem near a phosphate massif
Laura Matkala, Maija Salemaa, and Jaana Bäck
We studied how species number and abundance of the understorey vegetation correlates with nutrient contents of soil and tree leaves at a northern boreal forest site. The phosphorus (P) content of the humus layer showed higher correlation with vegetation than the nitrogen (N) content. Usually N is considered more important in boreal forests. The plots with high P content in humus had birch as the dominant tree species, implying that birch leaf litter is an important source of P to the plants.
Contrasting conifer species productivity in relation to soil carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus stoichiometry of British Columbia perhumid rainforests
John Marty Kranabetter, Ariana Sholinder, and Louise de Montigny
Temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest often have productive soils with high levels of organic matter. We describe the nitrogen and phosphorus attributes of this soil organic matter in relation to the growth of four conifer species. Sitka spruce thrived on high-nitrogen soils, more so than the other conifer species, but productivity overall is likely constrained by phosphorus deficiencies. Study results will guide wood production, carbon sequestration and conservation priorities.
Increasing soil carbon stocks in eight permanent forest plots in China
Jianxiao Zhu, Chuankuan Wang, Zhang Zhou, Guoyi Zhou, Xueyang Hu, Lai Jiang, Yide Li, Guohua Liu, Chengjun Ji, Shuqing Zhao, Peng Li, Jiangling Zhu, Zhiyao Tang, Chengyang Zheng, Richard A. Birdsey, Yude Pan, and Jingyun Fang
Soil is the largest carbon pool in forests. Whether forest soils function as a sink or source of atmospheric carbon remains controversial. Here, we investigated the 20-year changes in the soil organic carbon pool at eight permanent forest plots in China. Our results revealed that the soils sequestered 3.6–16.3 % of the annual net primary production across the investigated sites, demonstrating that these forest soils have functioned as an important C sink during the past 2 decades.
Estimates of mean residence times of phosphorus in commonly considered inorganic soil phosphorus pools
Julian Helfenstein, Chiara Pistocchi, Astrid Oberson, Federica Tamburini, Daniel S. Goll, and Emmanuel Frossard
In this article we provide estimates of mean residence times of phosphorus in inorganic soil phosphorus pools. These values improve our understanding of the dynamics of phosphorus cycling and can be used to improve global land surface models.
Lability classification of soil organic matter in the northern permafrost region
Peter Kuhry, Jiří Bárta, Daan Blok, Bo Elberling, Samuel Faucherre, Gustaf Hugelius, Christian J. Jørgensen, Andreas Richter, Hana Šantrůčková, and Niels Weiss
Current, steady-state and historical weathering rates of base cations at two forest sites in northern and southern Sweden: a comparison of three methods
Sophie Casetou-Gustafson, Harald Grip, Stephen Hillier, Sune Linder, Bengt A. Olsson, Magnus Simonsson, and Johan Stendahl
Reliable methods are required for estimating mineral supply rates to forest growth from weathering. We applied the depletion method, the PROFILE model and the base cation budget method to two forest sites in Sweden. The highest weathering rate was obtained from the budget method and the lowest from the depletion method. The high rate by the budget method suggests that there were additional sources for tree uptake not captured by measurements.
Anoxic conditions maintained high phosphorus sorption in humid tropical forest soils
Yang Lin, Avner Gross, Christine S. O'Connell, and Whendee L. Silver
Biogeosciences, 17, 89–101, https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-17-89-2020,https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-17-89-2020, 2020
Phosphorus (P) is an important soil nutrient that often limits plant growth and microbial activity in humid tropical forests. These ecosystems receive a large amount of rainfall that helps create frequent anoxic events in soils. Our results show that anoxic conditions reduced the strength of soil minerals to bind P even though a large amount of P was still bound to minerals. Our study suggests that anoxic events might serve as hot moments for plants and microbes to acquire P.
Reviews and syntheses: Agropedogenesis – humankind as the sixth soil-forming factor and attractors of agricultural soil degradation
Yakov Kuzyakov and Kazem Zamanian
Agropedogenesis, i.e. soil development under agricultural use, is the anthropogenic modification of soil and environmental factors for optimization of crop production. Maximization of only this function, crop production, leads to declines in all other soil functions and consequently promotes uniformity in soil properties around the globe. Here we developed a new scientific background for the theory of agropedogenesis and the identification of soil degradation stages.
Weathering rates in Swedish forest soils
Cecilia Akselsson, Salim Belyazid, Johan Stendahl, Roger Finlay, Bengt A. Olsson, Martin Erlandsson Lampa, Håkan Wallander, Jon Petter Gustafsson, and Kevin Bishop
The release of elements from soil through weathering is an important process, controlling nutrient availability for plants and recovery from acidification. However, direct measurements cannot be done, and present estimates are burdened with high uncertainties. In this paper we use different approaches to quantify weathering rates in different scales in Sweden and discuss the pros and cons. The study contributes to more robust assessments of sustainable harvesting of forest biomass.
Exogenous phosphorus compounds interact with nitrogen availability to regulate dynamics of soil inorganic phosphorus fractions in a meadow steppe
Heyong Liu, Ruzhen Wang, Hongyi Wang, Yanzhuo Cao, Feike A. Dijkstra, Zhan Shi, Jiangping Cai, Zhengwen Wang, Hongtao Zou, and Yong Jiang
The simulated N deposition accelerates net N mineralization and nitrification in a tropical forest soil
Yanxia Nie, Xiaoge Han, Jie Chen, Mengcen Wang, and Weijun Shen
The N–transformation rates and N–related functional gene abundance were surveyed in a tropical forest soil with experimental N additions. The C : N ratio was the determinant factor for N transformations in the dry season while the microbial biomass was the one in the wet season. This study also found that high N addition imposed significant positive effects on the functional gene abundance of AOA amoA and nirK but negative effects on that of AOB amoA and nosZ.
Simulated wild boar bioturbation increases the stability of forest soil carbon
Axel Don, Christina Hagen, Erik Grüneberg, and Cora Vos
Forest soils have a steep carbon gradient from the forest floor to the mineral soil, indicating that carbon is prevented from entry into the soil. Wild boar are effective in mixing the soil when searching for food. In a 6–year field study, we found no significant changes in soil organic carbon stocks in the wild boar treatment plots. However, around 50 % of forest floor carbon was transferred with mixing into mineral soil carbon and increased the stabilised fraction of soil organic carbon.
Spatial changes in soil stable isotopic composition in response to carrion decomposition
Sarah W. Keenan, Sean M. Schaeffer, and Jennifer M. DeBruyn
Decaying animals perturb soil biogeochemical cycles. Stable δ15N composition, which reflects the sum of all biogeochemical processes, increases during decay and persists for years. Enrichment following beaver decay persisted after at least 1 year, and was evident up to 10 cm depth and 60 cm from the decaying animals, beyond where soils were visibly impacted by decomposition. Nutrients sourced from decaying animals represent an integral and long–lived component of nitrogen cycling in soils.
Spatial gradients in the characteristics of soil-carbon fractions are associated with abiotic features but not microbial communities
Aditi Sengupta, Julia Indivero, Cailene Gunn, Malak M. Tfaily, Rosalie K. Chu, Jason Toyoda, Vanessa L. Bailey, Nicholas D. Ward, and James C. Stegen
Coastal terrestrial–aquatic interfaces represent dynamic yet poorly understood zones of biogeochemical cycles. We evaluated associations between the soil salinity gradient, molecular-level soil-C chemistry, and microbial community assembly processes in a coastal watershed on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA. Results revealed salinity-driven gradients in molecular-level C chemistry, with little evidence of an association between C chemistry and microbial community assembly processes.
Physical constraints for respiration in microbial hotspots in soil and their importance for denitrification
Steffen Schlüter, Jan Zawallich, Hans-Jörg Vogel, and Peter Dörsch
A combination of gas chromatography and X-ray CT reveals the microscale processes that govern soil respiration. Aerobic and anaerobic respiration in microbial hotspots depends not only on the quality and quantity of soil organic matter, but also on the spatial distribution of hotspots. Denitrification kinetics are mainly governed by hotspot architecture due to local competition for oxygen during growth. Cumulative behavior is mainly governed by water saturation due to the overall supply with O2.
Biological enhancement of mineral weathering by Pinus sylvestris seedlings – effects of plants, ectomycorrhizal fungi, and elevated CO2
Nicholas P. Rosenstock, Patrick A. W. van Hees, Petra M. A. Fransson, Roger D. Finlay, and Anna Rosling
We examined the effects of elevated CO2, pine seedlings, and ectomycorrhizal fungi on mineral weathering. Seedlings significantly increased mineral weathering, while elevated CO2 increased plant growth and organic acid concentrations but had no effect on weathering. Ectomycorrhial fungi showed some tendency to increase weathering. We conclude that nutrient uptake, which reduces transport limitation to weathering, is the primary mechanism by which plants enhanced weathering in this system.
Past aridity's effect on carbon mineralization potentials in grassland soils
Zhenjiao Cao, Yufu Jia, Yue Cai, Xin Wang, Huifeng Hu, Jinbo Zhang, Juan Jia, and Xiaojuan Feng
Using pathway analysis, we demonstrate that past aridity's effect is mediated by differential mechanisms for substrates of varied complexity. While microbial biomass plays a more important role in the decomposition of fresh litter, enzyme-catalyzed extracellular reactions predominantly govern the mineralization of SOC. Our findings have significant implications for assessing and modeling decomposition in different aridity regimes.
Plant functional traits determine latitudinal variations in soil microbial function: evidence from forests in China
Zhiwei Xu, Guirui Yu, Qiufeng Wang, Xinyu Zhang, Ruili Wang, Ning Zhao, Nianpeng He, and Ziping Liu
Plant functional traits have increasingly been studied as determinants of ecosystem properties. While the relationships between biological community structures and ecological functions remain poorly understood at the large scale, we found that there was considerable variation in the profiles of different substrate uses along the NSTEC. The soil silt content and plant functional traits together shaped the biogeographical pattern of the soil microbial substrate use.
Dynamics of deep soil carbon – insights from 14C time series across a climatic gradient
Tessa Sophia van der Voort, Utsav Mannu, Frank Hagedorn, Cameron McIntyre, Lorenz Walthert, Patrick Schleppi, Negar Haghipour, and Timothy Ian Eglinton
The carbon stored in soils is the largest reservoir of organic carbon on land. In the context of greenhouse gas emissions and a changing climate, it is very important to understand how stable the carbon in the soil is and why. The deeper parts of the soil have often been overlooked even though they store a lot of carbon. In this paper, we discovered that although deep soil carbon is expected to be old and stable, there can be a significant young component that cycles much faster.
A novel isotope pool dilution approach to quantify gross rates of key abiotic and biological processes in the soil phosphorus cycle
Wolfgang Wanek, David Zezula, Daniel Wasner, Maria Mooshammer, and Judith Prommer
Efforts to understand the global phosphorus (P) cycle are limited by the scarcity of global data on rates of soil P processes, as well as on its environmental controls. Here, we present a novel approach using radiophosphorus labeling of soils, which allows for the measurement of fluxes of abiotic and biotic soil P processes. This approach is also suitable for strongly weathered and P-depleted soils. Biotic processes are corrected for abiotic processes by comparing live and sterile soils.
Frequency and intensity of nitrogen addition alter soil inorganic sulfur fractions, but the effects vary with mowing management in a temperate steppe
Tianpeng Li, Heyong Liu, Ruzhen Wang, Xiao-Tao Lü, Junjie Yang, Yunhai Zhang, Peng He, Zhirui Wang, Xingguo Han, and Yong Jiang
Global soil–climate–biome diagram: linking surface soil properties to climate and biota
Xia Zhao, Yuanhe Yang, Haihua Shen, Xiaoqing Geng, and Jingyun Fang
Surface soils interact strongly with both climate and biota and provide fundamental ecosystem services. However, the quantitative linkages between soil, climate, and biota remain unclear at a global scale. By compiling a large global soil database, we mapped eight major soil properties based on machine learning algorithms and developed a global soil–climate–biome diagram. Our results suggest shifts in soil properties under global climate and land cover change.
Shifting mineral and redox controls on carbon cycling in seasonally flooded mineral soils
Rachelle E. LaCroix, Malak M. Tfaily, Menli McCreight, Morris E. Jones, Lesley Spokas, and Marco Keiluweit
Organic carbon (C) stocks within seasonal wetlands are vulnerable to increased severity and duration of droughts in response to climate change. Here we examined the mechanistic controls on C cycling in seasonally flooded mineral wetland soils. We found that different mechanisms preserve C in surface layers (oxygen limitations) compared to subsurface layers (mineral protection and lack of root C inputs).
Pedogenic and microbial interrelation in initial soils under semiarid climate on James Ross Island, Antarctic Peninsula region
Lars A. Meier, Patryk Krauze, Isabel Prater, Fabian Horn, Carlos E. G. R. Schaefer, Thomas Scholten, Dirk Wagner, Carsten W. Mueller, and Peter Kühn
James Ross Island offers the opportunity to study the undisturbed interplay of microbial activity and pedogenesis. Soils from two sites representing coastal and inland conditions were chosen and analyzed with a wide range of techniques to describe soil properties. We are able to show that coastal conditions go along with more intense weathering and therefore favor soil formation and that microbial communities are initially more affected by weathering and structure than by chemical parameters.
Global satellite-driven estimates of heterotrophic respiration
Alexandra G. Konings, A. Anthony Bloom, Junjie Liu, Nicholas C. Parazoo, David S. Schimel, and Kevin W. Bowman
We estimate heterotrophic respiration (Rh) – the respiration from microbes in the soil – using satellite estimates of the net carbon flux and other quantities. Rh is an important carbon flux but is rarely studied by itself. Our method is the first to estimate how Rh varies in both space and time. The resulting new estimate of Rh is compared to the best currently available alternative, which is based on interpolating field measurements globally. The two estimates disagree and are both uncertain.
Underestimation of denitrification rates from field application of the 15N gas flux method and its correction by gas diffusion modelling
Reinhard Well, Martin Maier, Dominika Lewicka-Szczebak, Jan-Reent Köster, and Nicolas Ruoss
Denitrification is a key process in the soil nitrogen cycle but poorly investigated due to methodical limitations. The 15N gas flux method is currently the only approach allowing field measurement of denitrification but was subject to bias due to unaccounted fluxes of 15N-labelled gaseous denitrification products to the subsoil. We used field flux experiments and diffusion–reaction modelling to estimate this source of error and developed an approach to correct denitrification rates.
Microbial biobanking – cyanobacteria-rich topsoil facilitates mine rehabilitation
Wendy Williams, Angela Chilton, Mel Schneemilch, Stephen Williams, Brett Neilan, and Colin Driscoll
Rare earth mining processes require the removal of topsoil that is mechanically scraped off and relocated to topsoil stockpiles, which proved beneficial for microbial biobanking. But there appears to be a critical time frame for holding topsoil, and rainfall penetration into the stockpile may result in the demise of cyanobacteria. In the longer term, provided conditions are favourable, there may be adequate cyanobacterial survival, at least down to 50 cm, to recolonise the soil surfaces.
Modeling soil organic carbon dynamics in temperate forests with Yasso07
Zhun Mao, Delphine Derrien, Markus Didion, Jari Liski, Thomas Eglin, Manuel Nicolas, Mathieu Jonard, and Laurent Saint-André
In a context of global changes, modeling and predicting the dynamics of soil carbon stocks in forest ecosystems are vital but challenging. Yasso07 is considered to be one of the most promising models for such a purpose. We examine the accuracy of its prediction of soil carbon dynamics over the whole French metropolitan territory at a decennial timescale. We revealed how the bottleneck in soil carbon modeling is linked with the lack of knowledge on soil carbon quality and fine-root litter.
The importance of mineral determinations to PROFILE base cation weathering release rates: a case study
Sophie Casetou-Gustafson, Cecilia Akselsson, Stephen Hillier, and Bengt A. Olsson
PROFILE base cation weathering estimates using the directly measured XRPD mineralogy compared to different indirectly determined A2M mineralogies (regional versus site-specific) were overall similar. However, the underlying contribution from different minerals to the overall rates differed. Descriptions of the dissolution rate kinetics of the plagioclase mineral group as well as major K-bearing minerals (K feldspars and micas) should be improved for future soil and forest management studies.
Iron minerals inhibit the growth of Pseudomonas brassicacearum J12 via a free-radical mechanism: implications for soil carbon storage
Hai-Yan Du, Guang-Hui Yu, Fu-Sheng Sun, Muhammad Usman, Bernard A. Goodman, Wei Ran, and Qi-Rong Shen
Mineral binding is a major mechanism for soil carbon (C) stabilization. However, soil minerals can also inhibit the growth of bacteria that protect organic C from decay. Here the findings indicate that reduced surface Fe(II) derived from Fe(III)-containing minerals inhibits the growth of bacteria via a free-radical mechanism, which may serve as an ubiquitous mechanism between iron minerals and all of the heterotrophic bacteria in view of bacteria as a vast source of superoxide.
Multidecadal persistence of organic matter in soils: multiscale investigations down to the submicron scale
Suzanne Lutfalla, Pierre Barré, Sylvain Bernard, Corentin Le Guillou, Julien Alléon, and Claire Chenu
Soils store large amounts of carbon in soil organic matter, which comes from plant debris and roots. The mechanisms protecting it from biodegradation are not fully understood. Here, we carry out a size-fractionation of soil sampled on different dates in a field experiment. Using carbon and nitrogen content and spectroscopy and microscopy we conclude that organic matter enriched in nitrogen is preferentially protected from biodegradation and that clay minerals have differing protective abilities.
On the role of soil water retention characteristic on aerobic microbial respiration
Teamrat A. Ghezzehei, Benjamin Sulman, Chelsea L. Arnold, Nathaniel A. Bogie, and Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
Soil water is a medium from which microbes acquire resources and within which they are able to move. Occupancy and availability of water and oxygen gas in soils are mutually exclusive. In addition, as soil dries the remaining water is held with an increasing degree of adhesive energy, which restricts microbes' ability to extract resources from water. We introduce a mathematical model that describes these interacting effects and organic matter decomposition.
Fluvial sedimentary deposits as carbon sinks: organic carbon pools and stabilization mechanisms across a Mediterranean catchment
María Martínez-Mena, María Almagro, Noelia García-Franco, Joris de Vente, Eloisa García, and Carolina Boix-Fayos
Understanding the mechanisms of OC stabilization within Mediterranean river systems could have important implications for the stability of soil carbon stocks affected by erosion. These results underline the importance of studying soil erosion, soil formation, and geomorphological processes together in semiarid and subhumid catchments, where intermittent fluvial courses are predominant. Good management of these environments will be a powerful tool for climate change mitigation.
Large-scale predictions of salt-marsh carbon stock based on simple observations of plant community and soil type
Hilary Ford, Angus Garbutt, Mollie Duggan-Edwards, Jordi F. Pagès, Rachel Harvey, Cai Ladd, and Martin W. Skov
Carbon stored in coastal wetlands is of global relevance to climate regulation, but broadscale inventories of this "blue carbon" are lacking. Sampling salt marshes in the UK, we developed a predictive tool with the capacity to predict up to 44 % of spatial variation in soil carbon from simple observations of plant community and soil type. Marsh-specific maps of soil carbon were also produced, demonstrating the application of this easy-to-use tool for landscape-scale predictions of blue carbon.
Soil nitrogen response to shrub encroachment in a degrading semi-arid grassland
Thomas Turpin-Jelfs, Katerina Michaelides, Joel A. Biederman, and Alexandre M. Anesio
Increasing shrub cover promotes land degradation in semi-arid grasslands and has the potential to impact the soil nitrogen pool, which is essential to primary production. Our study showed that increasing shrub cover concentrates soil nitrogen into localised patches beneath shrub canopies. Further, we determined that increasing shrub cover inhibits inputs of nitrogen by the soil microbial community. Thus, we conclude this phenomenon can perturb nitrogen cycling in these ecosystems.
Alteration of nitrous oxide emissions from floodplain soils by aggregate size, litter accumulation and plant–soil interactions
Martin Ley, Moritz F. Lehmann, Pascal A. Niklaus, and Jörg Luster
Our laboratory study shows how microhabitat formation linked to soil aggregates, litter accumulation and plant soil interactions affects conditions under which hot moments of enhanced N2O emissions from floodplain soils during the drying phase after saturation occur. Larger aggregate size led to higher integrated flux rates when soil was unamended or mixed with leaf litter, whereas planting with willow significantly reduced emissions. Also, emission time patterns differed among the treatments.
Impacts of temperature and soil characteristics on methane production and oxidation in Arctic tundra
Jianqiu Zheng, Taniya RoyChowdhury, Ziming Yang, Baohua Gu, Stan D. Wullschleger, and David E. Graham
Arctic soils store vast amounts of frozen carbon that will thaw, fueling microbes that produce carbon dioxide and methane greenhouse gases. We compared methane producing and oxidizing activities in incubated soils and permafrost of Arctic tundra to improve estimates of net emissions. The methane oxidation profile in these soils differs from temperate ecosystems: maximum methane oxidation potential occurs in suboxic soils and permafrost layers, close to the methanogens that produce methane.
Organic matter characteristics in yedoma and thermokarst deposits on Baldwin Peninsula, west Alaska
Loeka L. Jongejans, Jens Strauss, Josefine Lenz, Francien Peterse, Kai Mangelsdorf, Matthias Fuchs, and Guido Grosse
Arctic warming mobilizes belowground organic matter in northern high latitudes. This study focused on the size of organic carbon pools and organic matter quality in ice-rich permafrost on the Baldwin Peninsula, West Alaska. We analyzed biogeochemistry and found that three-quarters of the carbon is stored in degraded permafrost deposits. Nonetheless, using biomarker analyses, we showed that the organic matter in undisturbed yedoma permafrost has a higher potential for decomposition.
Modeling rhizosphere carbon and nitrogen cycling in Eucalyptus plantation soil
Rafael Vasconcelos Valadares, Júlio César Lima Neves, Maurício Dutra Costa, Philip James Smethurst, Luiz Alexandre Peternelli, Guilherme Luiz Jesus, Reinaldo Bertola Cantarutti, and Ivo Ribeiro Silva
Eucalyptus plantations produce large extensions of fine roots that release energy-rich organic compounds into the soil, causing an increase in the number of microorganisms that degrade soil organic matter and release N to the trees, in the so-called rhizosphere priming effect. In order to estimate the quantitative importance of this phenomena, a mechanistic model was elaborated – the ForPRAN. It has been estimated that rhizosphere cycling can supply about 24.6 % of N accumulated in Eucalyptus.
Environmental drivers of soil phosphorus composition in natural ecosystems
Leonardo Deiss, Anibal de Moraes, and Vincent Maire
Our results unraveled how soil inorganic and organic phosphorus compounds respond to edaphic variables, climatic variables, and soil weathering stages as a proxy for pedogenesis at an unprecedented geographical scale. Soil P composition is determined by distinctive drivers that regulate key ecological processes governing their presence, transformation, and persistence on terrestrial natural ecosystems.
Patterns of longer-term climate change effects on CO2 efflux from biocrusted soils differ from those observed in the short term
Anthony Darrouzet-Nardi, Sasha C. Reed, Edmund E. Grote, and Jayne Belnap
Biocrusts are photosynthetic communities on the surface of many desert soils. We investigated the response of biocrusts and the soil beneath them (including plant roots) to 9 years of simulated warming and changing precipitation patterns. We monitored the exchange of carbon between soil and atmosphere using automated chambers. As plants and biocrusts responded negatively to the treatments, we saw reduced photosynthesis in biocrusts but variable overall carbon exchange over 9 years.
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4 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing aopen in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a btrumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”
2 Immediately cI was in the Spirit; and behold, da throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. 3 1And He who sat there was elike a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; fand there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. 4 gAround the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, hclothed in white 2robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. 5 And from the throne proceeded ilightnings, 3thunderings, and voices. jSeven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are kthe 4seven Spirits of God.
6 Before the throne there 5was la sea of glass, like crystal. mAnd in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back. 7 nThe first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. 8 The four living creatures, each having osix wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:
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qLord God Almighty,
rWho was and is and is to come!”
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To receive glory and honor and power;
vFor You created all things,
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The Raising by Laura Kasischke
Title: The Raising
Publisher: Harper Perennial (March 15, 2011)
The Raising is about a perfect blond teenager who died in an accident and comes back to the campus to haunt. Whats not to like? A lot apparently. My foremost complaint about the book was that it jumped a lot between the past and present and in-between the characters as well. The moment I found myself immersed in a certain storyline the narration jumped to something else. Not only did I find this very distracting but it also made it very difficult for me to follow the story.
The characters for most part were also very unlikable, be it Nicole, the girl who died, her boyfriend or Josie – her roommate. The only character I liked was Perry who was Clark’s friend. But half way through the book I started to dislike Perry as well. The storyline was also very bizarre, I found it very difficult to accept.
But the book is not without its plus points. That I found the story weird could also be a plus point for someone who likes a unique storyline. The one thing I loved about the book was the classes on Death that Professor Mira taught. I was genuinely interested in the subject and this book provided me enough material to learn something new and start researching more on a certain topic if I wanted to.
All said and done, although I was very excited about reading this book, it didn’t leave a lasting impression on me.
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Sorry you didn’t love it. The paranormal aspect probably wouldn’t work for me.
heidenkind says:
This sounds really similar to The Ghost and the Goth, which I liked a lot.
VioletCrush says:
@Kathy: I love paranormal but sadly this didn’t work for me.
@heidenkind: then I should probably read ‘The Ghost and the Goth’ 🙂 It’s an interesting name.
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Free Books / Outdoors / Bird-Hunting Through Wild Europe /
Birds'-Nesting In Spain. Part 4
This section is from the book "Bird-Hunting Through Wild Europe", by R. B. Lodge. Also available from Amazon: Bird-Hunting Through Wild Europe.
Indeed it was most noticeable that, every time I tried putting out a bait it was invariably discovered by a Griffon before I had finished concealing the camera; and perhaps that is why they refused to approach it. At this place also the Egyptian Vultures settled on the ground close to the bait without touching it.
One day, while wading in the marsh, a large number of Griffons were observed in the air at a little distance : there must have been some hundreds of them. Thinking that a carcase was probably somewhere about, we left our search for Cranes' nests and went off to investigate. Unfortunately, we had noticed the birds just too late, for they had almost demolished the carcase-that of a large pig-and were rapidly departing. By the time I reached the spot there was nothing left but the head, the backbone, and one or two of the legbones, which were picked quite clean and bare. The rest had vanished. Sitting round these scanty remains was a ring of about thirty Griffons. There was a donkey feeding near, and creeping up behind it with the camera I was able to approach near enough to focus the curious scene. I ought, of course, to have exposed one plate before proceeding further ; but, thinking that the birds were gorged and unwilling to fly, I foolishly attempted to get a little nearer. Of course they all rose and flew off, the last to depart being a couple of Marsh Harriers, which were engaged in clearing off the smaller morsels and debris.
We left the automatic camera to look after itself while we went back for dinner, but this only resulted in the photograph of a hungry dog !
Soon after this disappointment we determined to visit the range of cliffs in the distance opposite the house, one high crag in particular looking as if it would be worth a visit.
On reaching the river, which was a fair-sized one, we had some doubts about the whereabouts of the ford, and inquired at a choza, a rude hut of branches, near by. The owner, a typical, sunburnt Andaluz, came out himself, with characteristic politeness, to show us where we could cross.
These Spanish plains in spring-time, before the fierce sun has scorched and burnt everything up, are ablaze with brightly-coloured flowers. Sometimes we waded knee-deep through acres of pink mallows, at other times thousands of blue irises made the prevailing colour blue. Patches of silvery-grey thistles in some places gave a peculiar grey bloom to the landscape. Calandra Larks and Short-toed and Crested Larks rose before us, and on the cultivated cornland we put up several Little Bustards and Quails. The former show a good deal of white on the wing. Nearing the slopes of the hills, brilliantly-plumaged Bee-eaters and Woodchat Shrikes, their red heads shining like blood in the bright sun, sat on the oak- and cork-trees, watching for passing insects.
Nest Of Calandra Lark (Melanocony1tia Calandra)
The base of all these rocky crags is festooned and entwined with clinging, prickly briers, which hold you fast in their embrace and trip up your feet, and do all in their power to obstruct the way ; and after our long tramp with heavy cameras in the broiling heat we were glad enough of a rest in the shade of some cork-trees. Scanning the lofty face of the rock before us, we were delighted to find that in many of the holes and crevices, wherewith the precipice was pitted, Griffon Vultures were sitting motionless on their nests. Dwarfed by their colossal surroundings, these great birds, which have a spread of wing of about ten feet, appeared to be no larger than Starlings. Others soared high overhead, passing and repassing as they circled round the summit of the rock. From below it appeared to be unassailable, but, as we found out later, many of these rocks, which appear so formidable from below, are comparatively easy to climb from the top, even without a rope.
While we were watching with interest the Griffons in their mountain home, a smaller bird, with whitish breast, appeared and settled on a dead tree which projected near the top, and we recognized the noble form of a Bonelli's Eagle. Presently it left its perch and sailed round in front of the great crag. But, though so much smaller, it appeared to disdain the too close propinquity of its larger but more ignoble neighbours ; for, on one of the Griffons venturing too near, it made a most magnificent 1 stoop ' and struck the Vulture with such force that the great bird fairly toppled over, and fell several feet in the air before it could recover itself.
It was a splendid example of natural falconry on a large scale, and reminded us at once of the antagonism and fierce conflicts between the Eagles and the Cinereous Vultures in the forests of Slavonia, so graphically described by the late Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria in his book Sport and Ornithology.
A little to the right of this Griffonry was a gap through which flowed a small, rocky stream, and on the other side of this stream the rocks were much lower. Here, fortunately, we found a Griffon quietly sitting in her nest in a big hole by the side of a half-grown young bird. After a little manoeuvring by climbing up an adjacent hillside so as to clear some trees which obstructed the view from below, I was able to bring the camera and telephoto lens to bear on her at a workable distance. It was really a great stroke of luck to find a Griffon's nest in such an accessible situation, for as a rule they choose a perpendicular precipice of anything over 500 or 600 feet in which to nest. The curious part of it was that so long as I was alone the bird sat quietly on her nest, and I was free to move about in full view of her without disturbing her in the least ; but as soon as M-or the young Spaniard appeared on the scene she flew off, and would not return until they had retired.
Griffon Vulture At Nest (Gyps Fulvus)
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Posted on October 14, 2019 November 12, 2019 Brandon RollinsPosted in Behind the Scenes
A couple of years ago, Dinosaur Island was a massively successful game. It raised over $2 million on Kickstarter and stayed in the BoardGameGeek hotness for a really long time. Even now, two years later, the game’s name has enough cultural cachet to lead to the most popular board game giveaway Pangea has ever sponsored.
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For the purposes of this post, I’m going to talk mostly about Dinosaur Island’s superficial qualities. That entails theme, components, and art. While the gameplay is certainly good in its own right, I believe it’s the aesthetic of the game that led to its popularity and, as such, the lessons in this post are dedicated to analyzing that aesthetic.
With that in mind, here’s a quick overview of the game from Board Game Geek:
In Dinosaur Island, players will have to collect DNA, research the DNA sequences of extinct dinosaur species, and then combine the ancient DNA in the correct sequence to bring these prehistoric creatures back to life. Dino cooking! All players will compete to build the most thrilling park each season, and then work to attract (and keep alive!) the most visitors each season that the park opens.
1. Dinosaur Island nails nostalgia.
Take one good look at this game. You know full well which era is being depicted and which movie is being imitated. It’s no secret that Millenials – which represent a glut of the board game market – love 90s nostalgia (which is, indeed, their own childhood).
Let’s be clear. Nostalgia works. It’s an effective lever for making money. Dinosaur Island is extremely effective at monetizing nostalgia.
2. With a distinctive art style, you will stand out on social media.
At a casual glance, Dinosaur Island might seem like a throwback. After all, it harkens back heavily to the very 1990s film Jurassic Park and the Michael Crichton novel that preceded it. The resemblance even toes the line of plagiarism (though I personally see the game as more of a loving tribute).
Sure, the neon and pastel colors make you think the game was made somewhere between the end of the Reagan administration and the pilot episode of Friends. But it’s really not a throwback. In fact, Dinosaur Island has a distinctly modern art style calculated for the social media age.
So let’s say you’re a modern-day board gamer. You’re scrolling through your board game heavy feed. You see pictures of gritty, realistic sci-fi worlds and detailed fantasy universes. There are grim, dark games and simple, abstract games. Nothing quite looks like Dinosaur Island, though, so you stop scrolling listlessly and double-tap like. Others like you do the same and the buzz builds. This same principle applies to retweets, Facebook ad efficiency, your ability to spot the game across the room at a convention, and so on.
It pays to look different.
3. Respect the power of the custom meeple.
It seems I can seldom emphasize enough the importance of the tactile experience of board games. After all, our world is rich with entertainment options the likes of which our distant ancestors could have only dreamed. There are only two things that meaningfully separate a board game from its video game counterpart. The first is socialization in real life with other people, and the second is the physical experience of components. Only one of those comes in the box.
With this in mind, a keen observer of the board game industry will notice there are a bunch of ways you can create unique physical experiences. You can use creative three-dimensional gameplay like Colt Express or props like Ca$h ‘n Guns.
Custom meeples, too, are a popular way of creating a wonderful physical experience. In many ways, they are actually superior. They are often the most cost-effective components when it comes to crafting unique experiences, often costing as little as $0.03 or $0.04 per piece in bulk when carved out of wood.
Gamers love custom meeples, they’re cheap, and they photograph well. Hard to beat that!
4. No matter how pretty the theme, don’t skimp on the game.
I’ve spent the entirety of this post so far praising the superficial qualities of Dinosaur Island. It’s true – the success of Dinosaur Island can be largely chalked up to the way it looks. That means art style, components, and theme as a whole.
But don’t succumb to the cynical conclusion that you can polish garbage and sell it for $2 million on Kickstarter. That’s just not true. As seemingly illogical as consumer behavior can be, gamers are at least sophisticated enough not to buy a truly bad game. To believe otherwise is to reduce gamers to mindless consumer drones, which is simply not the case.
A quick scroll through comments on Board Game Geek reveals statements such as the following:
“To my great surprise, this quickly became one of my wife’s favorite games… The theme makes it easier to teach, and once you’ve played a few times, the level of depth increases and you’ll really burn your brain at least a couple turns (but not too much).” – FranklinT
“This is a very good eurogame which is easier [to learn] than it appears at first sight.” – Glasgow17
“Jurassic Park the game is fun, light-hearted but heavy enough on strategy and a solid experience.” – Dudewiththeface
I interpret comments like the above as being indicators that the game meets at least a certain minimum expectation of quality. You see a lot of comments coming from people who find themselves in the unique position of being surprised by the quality of the game.
Not convinced? Consider one more factor. The number of board game reviewers with a truly substantial reach is pretty small and they constantly have to deal with a deluge of games. Many, upon reading rule books or playing a game, decline to provide a review when a game isn’t good. That didn’t happen here. If it did, the game wouldn’t have the reach needed to raise $2 million. So in summary, no – beauty cannot substitute for quality.
Dinosaur Island is a master class in branding through products. The game is keenly tailored for the audience it targets. Its art, components, and use of late 80s / early 90s nostalgia made the game stand out in a noisy world. From its success, we can all learn how to create games with enticing themes.
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Hyunki Kim, Lars R. Furenlid, Michael J. Crawford, Donald W. Wilson, H. Bradford Barber, Todd E. Peterson, William C.J. Hunter, Zhonglin Liu, James M. Woolfenden, Harrison H. Barrett
The first full single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imager to exploit eight compact high-intrinsic-resolution cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detectors, called SemiSPECT, has been completed. Each detector consists of a CZT crystal and a customized application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The CZT crystal is a 2.7 cm X 2.7 cm X ∼0.2 cm slab with a continuous top electrode and a bottom electrode patterned into a 64 X 64 pixel array by photolithography. The ASIC is attached to the bottom of the CZT crystal by indium-bump bonding. A bias voltage of -180 V is applied to the continuous electrode. The eight detectors are arranged in an octagonal lead-shielded ring. Each pinhole in the eight-pinhole aperture placed at the center of the ring is matched to each individual detector array. An object is imaged onto each detector through a pinhole, and each detector is operated independently with list-mode acquisition. The imaging subject can be rotated about a vertical axis to obtain additional angular projections. The performance of SemiSPECT was characterized using 99mTc. When a 0.5 mm diameter pinhole is used, the spatial resolution on each axis is about 1.4 mm as estimated by the Fourier crosstalk matrix, which provides an algorithm-independent average resolution over the field of view. The energy resolution achieved by summing neighboring pixel signals in a 3 X 3 window is about 10% full-width-at-half-maximum of the photopeak. The overall system sensitivity is about 0.5 × 10-4 with the energy window of ±10% from the photopeak. Line-phantom images are presented to visualize the spatial resolution provided by SemiSPECT, and images of bone, myocardium, and human tumor xenografts in mice demonstrate the feasibility of preclinical small-animal studies with SemiSPECT.
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Kim, H., Furenlid, L. R., Crawford, M. J., Wilson, D. W., Barber, H. B., Peterson, T. E., Hunter, W. C. J., Liu, Z., Woolfenden, J. M., & Barrett, H. H. (2006). SemiSPECT: A small-animal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imager based on eight cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detector arrays. Medical physics, 33(2), 465-474. https://doi.org/10.1118/1.2164070
SemiSPECT : A small-animal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imager based on eight cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detector arrays. / Kim, Hyunki; Furenlid, Lars R.; Crawford, Michael J.; Wilson, Donald W.; Barber, H. Bradford; Peterson, Todd E.; Hunter, William C.J.; Liu, Zhonglin; Woolfenden, James M.; Barrett, Harrison H.
In: Medical physics, Vol. 33, No. 2, 02.2006, p. 465-474.
Kim, H, Furenlid, LR, Crawford, MJ, Wilson, DW, Barber, HB, Peterson, TE, Hunter, WCJ, Liu, Z, Woolfenden, JM & Barrett, HH 2006, 'SemiSPECT: A small-animal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imager based on eight cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detector arrays', Medical physics, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 465-474. https://doi.org/10.1118/1.2164070
Kim H, Furenlid LR, Crawford MJ, Wilson DW, Barber HB, Peterson TE et al. SemiSPECT: A small-animal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imager based on eight cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detector arrays. Medical physics. 2006 Feb;33(2):465-474. https://doi.org/10.1118/1.2164070
Kim, Hyunki ; Furenlid, Lars R. ; Crawford, Michael J. ; Wilson, Donald W. ; Barber, H. Bradford ; Peterson, Todd E. ; Hunter, William C.J. ; Liu, Zhonglin ; Woolfenden, James M. ; Barrett, Harrison H. / SemiSPECT : A small-animal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imager based on eight cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detector arrays. In: Medical physics. 2006 ; Vol. 33, No. 2. pp. 465-474.
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New Apple patent regarding song tempos to tie into Nike sport kit?
A recent patent publication indicates that Apple's been working on some …
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You thought you could get away without hearing any more about the Nike and Apple partnership, huh? Well this time it combines that plus everybody's favorite subject: Apple patents! MacRumors points us to Hrmpf (best. name. evar.) that outlines a new patent that was just awarded to Apple that easily ties in with the Nike+iPod sport kit.
The patent was filed for some time ago (November of 2004) and was recently published just yesterday on May 24th, 2006. According to the writeup:
The Pat App suggests either changing the tempo of the song or the iPod selecting songs which match the tempo (the host computer would analyse songs and add a tempo tag to each).
One aspect of the patent is to use your running speed to set the music tempo- if you're running slowly it'll play slower music- running faster- faster tempo music. Presumably all this might work with the Nike+iPod product soon to be released.
Now that would be cool. Some of our loyal forum readers already speculated that changing the tempo of music to the speed of the run would probably involve some pitch shifting, but perhaps that's okay in this specific context when it's helpful (and motivating!) to be jogging to music that actually stays in complete sync with your feet, eh? Selecting songs that match the tempo of your run... eh... okay, that's cool'ish too, but not as cool as tempo changing!
The patent application explains further, in nittier, grittier detail:
The invention generally pertains to a hand-held computing device that is capable of controlling the speed of the music so as to affect the mood and behavior of the user during an activity such as exercise.
By way of example, the speed of the music can be controlled to match the pace of the activity (synching the speed of the music to the activity of the user) or alternatively it can be controlled to drive the pace of the activity (increasing or decreasing the speed of the music to encourage a greater or lower pace).
One aspect of the invention relates to adjusting the tempo (or some other attribute) of the music being outputted from the computing device. By way of example, a songs tempo may be increased or decreased before or during playing.
The writeup suggests that Apple had apparently been working on this idea of theirs long before the prospect of partnering with Nike. Either way, however, I'm sure it would be a very welcome addition to the current Nike+iPod sport kit and round out the whole user experience for iPod-using runners, joggers, and walkers even moreso. Many of our readers have commented that they wished such a thing would be made available for cyclists. I'm no cyclist, but perhaps it's not too far off? How hard would it be to convert what currently exists into a cycling application?
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With the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, focus can be established in as fast as 0.03 seconds during still photography in Live View mode-- together with design features such as the Vari-angle touch-screen LCD, allows more freedom when shooting, making it much easier to shoot almost anything from self-portraits to professional-looking movies in Full HD 50p / 60p.
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Up to 45-point All Cross-type AF
Wi-Fi / NFC and Bluetooth low energy technology supported
DIGIC 7 and a New User-Friendly User Interface
The powerful new DIGIC 7 image processor not only improves the visual resolution and contrast of images shot in backlight but also enables noise reduction, allowing you to use fast shutter speeds in low light conditions (indoors, and in the evening and night) at normal ISO speeds as high as ISO 25600 and still achieve sharp, vivid images with minimal image noise. Beginner users have the option of switching to a new, user-friendly user interface that features graphics, explanations and photos that helps them better understand functions and how to use them to achieve the effects they want. Touch operation makes navigation even easier – shooting has never been more fun!
Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie digital IS*
Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables speedy, touchscreen-operable autofocusing during Live View shooting and movie shooting regardless of the scene. For moving subjects such as children running around, there is Servo AF, which carries out subject tracking. The in-camera image stabilization (IS) function, compatible even with non-IS lenses, is equipped with a new Movie digital IS* feature which stabilizes the intense camera shake that tends to occur during movie shooting. With this, footage shot at Full HD 50p / 60p will be especially sharp and seamless.
*Movie digital IS cannot be used with the following lenses:
EF50mm F1.2L USM, EF85mm F1.2L II USM, EF200mm F2L IS USM, EF300mm F2.8L IS II USM, EF400mm F2.8L IS II USM, EF500mm F4L IS II USM, EF600mm F4L IS II USM, EF800mm F5.6L IS USM, EF200-400mm F4L IS USM
Bluetooth Connectivity for Added Convenience
In addition to Wi-Fi / NFC, the EOS 800D supports Bluetooth Low Energy which enables a low-energy, constant connection to smart devices. You can now carry out movie shooting for longer durations, and keep your device paired for a longer period during remote controlled shooting, both with less battery drainage compared to with a Wi-Fi connection. For remote control Live View shooting and file transfer with a mobile device pairing, the connection automatically switches to Wi-Fi. When the camera is connected to a TV screen, Bluetooth connection also allows you to remotely browse and navigate images and magnify / reduce the displayed image. With all these perks, you can say that ease of use has taken a huge leap ahead on this camera.
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ANGLESEY INTERNATIONAL PREVIEW
May 10, 2012 - Paul McErlean
The Formula Fords can look forward to a triple header at Anglesey over the weekend. Photo: www.bournephoto.co.uk
This weekend the BRSCC North Western Centre will make the first of three visits this season to the scenic island circuit of Anglesey. Twenty-two races are scheduled over the two days on the International Circuit and the early indications are that the weather will be both warmer and drier than it has been in recent weeks.
The local heroes of the Avon Tyres Northern Formula Ford Championship will take to the track no less than three times in both the Pre 90 and Post 89 categories. Consistent performances have given Stuart Jones the lead in the Pre-90 Championship and Neil Winn heads up the Post 89 class. In addition to the Northern title, the drivers will also be scoring points towards the National and Star of Anglesey titles.
Talking of local heroes, Caernarfon’s John-Ifan Jones, who instructs at the circuit, is back for more action in the CFT Services Ford XR Challenge. It will be John-Ifan’s first outing of the season so he will be looking to make up lost ground on the early leaders.
The BRSCC Formula Jedis come to Anglesey this weekend for rounds three and four of the championship. Reigning champion Richard Mitcham made a great start to his title defence with two wins at Silverstone. However, he was chased hard by fast Scot, Andrew Dunn. Dunn will be looking to take his first win this weekend since winning the championship in 2010.
The trio of Ma5da Racing championships – the MX5 Mk1 Championship, the MX5 Cup for Mk3s and the new for 2012 MX150-Rs, will bring in excess of eighty drivers to Anglesey. Ex-Formula Fordster Chrissy Palmer heads the points table but Jordan Stilp and Luke Herbert will surely test him, amongst others. 2011 Champion, Tom Roche, as ominously moved into top spot in the MK1 points table and will be looking to extend his championship lead here at Anglesey ahead of Rhys Jenkins, Ben Short & Alex Preston.
Guesting on the schedule on Saturday for a twenty-minute race are fifteen cars from the MG Car Club Cockshoot Cup. David Coulthard, Mike Peters, Ian Wright and Mike Rouse are the men to watch.
For the Final Instructions, entry lists, timetable and Paddock plan visit http://www.brscc.co.uk/ANGLESEY—BRSCC-RACE-WEEKEND-18-05-60
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Jet 2.0 ‘will be in air by April and operate all domestic, global slots’
The consortium led by Murari Lal Jalan and Kalrock Capital that has submitted a resolution plan for Jet Airways has said that it will reinstate Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru hubs like before. The revival plan proposes to support Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities by creating sub-hubs in such cities, the consortium has said.
The consortium on Monday said that Jet Airways will revive as a full-service carrier. As per the resolution plan, Jet Airways intends to operate all of its erstwhile domestic slots in India and restart international operations.
In October, BusinessLine had reported quoting sources that the consortium planned to revive the airline by April 2021. Confirming the same, in a statement, the consortium said: “If everything goes as per plan and the Consortium receives the NCLT and regulatory approvals on time, Jet Airways would be back in the skies by the Summer of 2021.”
Also read: Kalrock-Jalan consortium plans to get Jet back in air by April
Given India’s position as a leading centre for global vaccine manufacture, cargo services have never been more required. It also plans to increase the cargo services in India along with freighter service, “a market currently under-served by any Indian carrier, it said.
Manoj Narender Madnani, Board Member of Jalan Kalrock Consortium said, that the Consortium had evaluated the option of starting a new airline but some of the inherent strengths of Jet Airways like the optimal flight slots, brand value and reputation for best-in-class inflight service and safety, giving Jet 2.0 an edge over others, were too tempting to resist. “The Consortium decided that it would be advantageous to re-energise and start Jet Airways on a clean slate with an established brand,” he explained.
Also read: New owners hope to get Jet in air by April; in talks with Boeing
Over the years, the brand has created loyal customers and we wish to bring in freshness by adding value – an Indian brand with a global outlook, warm yet professional which symbolizes the New India, Young India. With the revival of Jet Airways, it will restore the confidence among the Jet customers to fly again and experience its world-class facilities.”
Jet Airways is a well-known household aviation brand in India and the oldest private airline with an operating history spanning more than 25 years. The aviation sector was deeply hit by COVID-19, but that helped the sector as it underwent substantial correction and created that opportune time for the Consortium members to enter the sector. The Consortium’s biggest strength is human capital, and it is putting together the best of aviation professionals with global experience for running and managing the operations of Jet 2.0.
The Consortium now awaits NCLT and regulatory approvals, including reinstatement of slots and bilateral traffic rights by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA. Initial discussions with the Ministry have been extremely positive. The NCLT is set to hear the resolution plan on December 11.
NCLT to hear Jet Airways resolution plan on Dec 11
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COVID-19: Rising financial risks in the airport industry
by Ilia Lioutov | Sep 3, 2020
Airport Recovery COVID-19
The recently released 4th ACI World Economic Impact Assessment pointed to a 60% decline in passenger traffic and in airport revenues by the end of 2020 as compared to the projected baseline.
Such impairment of the industry is an existential threat, and the ramifications of the unprecedented shock go far beyond the immediate loss of operating income. The air transportation crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic will have far-reaching consequences for the airport business, including several rising financial risks.
Much uncertainty surrounds the prospective recovery trajectory of traffic, with many experts suggesting a possible structural demand shift causing a sizable proportion of business and even leisure travel not to come back in the future. Diminished customer base may weaken the recovery of traffic and hence diminish airport revenues in the medium and long run, putting a downward pressure on the financial performance of the airport industry.
Liquidity, solvency, and debt
With revenues shoring up quicker than that which cost containment can achieve – and large cost components remaining fixed – the industry is witnessing a major shift in the liquidity and solvency measures. The industry debt-to-EBITDA ratio is a direct illustration of airports’ impaired liquidity position and jeopardized financial health.
Regardless of the instruments chosen to finance airport operations, a higher debt-to-EBITDA ratio implies that an airport operator is heavily leveraged and signals that the airport might face difficulties in paying off its debts.
On average, based on comprehensive data from the ACI Airport Economics Report, global debt-to-EBITDA levels were reported at 4.2 in 2018. Debt levels have consistently oscillated around five for many years, though a declining trend has been observed in recent years. As a result of the current pandemic, even based on assumed debt levels that have remained constant into the 2020 pandemic, the projected revenue shortfall would mean that debt-to-EBITDA ratios would reach 10—an unsettling figure for any industry.
Shortage of operating liquidity puts many airports at risk when it comes to servicing their debt. Despite the fact that there was a downward trend in terms of accumulated debt obligations in relation to traffic volumes over the last decade—from about $60 to $40 (figures in US Dollars) average on a per-passenger basis in any given year—many airports remain heavily reliant on debt, particularly to fund capital projects. Airports in North America traditionally have higher levels of debt due to the peculiar mechanism of tax-free airport revenue bonds that have an attractive risk-return balance, assuming steady and diversified revenue streams in normal times.
With a radical decline in traffic, the debt indicators skyrocketed: a 50% decline in passenger volumes translates into doubling of debt per passenger—from about $65 to $130 in the case of North America (and double that figure if calculated based on enplaned passengers).
Negative returns
Current economic regulation frameworks, notably ICAO’s policies on charges, provide that the return on capital that airport operators charge to passengers and airlines corresponds to its weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
The regulated WACC is determined based on several variables, including asset specific risk. The unprecedented crisis that is affecting the solvency and debt obligations of airports specifically is likely to increase the WACC required by airports’ owners and investors. This ripple effect will inevitably push up the cost base for airport charges.
Previous studies have pointed to the global airport-industry WACC being in the realm of 6% to 8% with some stability over the last decade. It is important to note that WACC varies according to jurisdiction, financing structure, market conditions, traffic risk and political risk depending on where airport operators and investors place their capital investments, to name a few dimensions.
Before the pandemic, many airport operators (or their respective parent companies) with publicly listed equity reported a beta parameter—a measure of systematic risk of a security, company or a portfolio compared to the market as a whole—of less than one. This means that the airport equity asset was less risky than the overall market. The market refers to a composite stock market index such as the S&P 500 Index, for instance.
As a result of the pandemic, and a heightening perceived risk by investors, beta values jumped above one for many airport operators. Equity betas that are above one entail the inverse of the earlier logic. By construction, the underlying airport asset is now seen as riskier than a given stock market index.
During the recent years, airports were just breaking even when return on invested capital (ROIC) was assessed vis-à-vis the weighted average cost of capital. The projected outcome for 2020 and beyond clearly paints a different picture. The airport industry will experience nominal losses estimated between -5% and -7%. Furthermore, airports will also incur real economic losses that capture the growing gap between returns and the cost of capital.
Governments must ensure liquidity in the aviation ecosystem
In view of the significant rising financial risks which are threatening the recovery of the airport industry, governments must step up and support airport operators. Governments are urged to help airports mitigate defaults on outstanding debt and potential losses to creditors due to the lockdown. While airport operators are in discussions with their lenders regarding credit conditions, governments are advised to provide short-term loans or one-time cash injections to minimize default on debt and credit losses.
Policy Brief: Path to the airport industry recovery — Restoring a sustainable economic equilibrium
Ilia Lioutov
Director, Economics and Policy, ACI World
Ilia Lioutov is an air transport economist with in-depth expertise in economic and financial performance of airports. Lioutov is instrumental in developing ACI World policies in the domains of economic regulation and aeronautical charges, privatization and public-private partnerships, taxation, capacity development and slot allocation. His core responsibilities include formulating advocacy strategies at national and international level and representing the airport industry interests within political, economic and regulatory institutions. In addition to advocacy, industry representation and stakeholder management, Lioutov has an extensive analytical background and is a contributor to the flagship ACI publications including the Airport Economics Report, World Airport Traffic Report and the series of policy briefs on various topics including private sector participation, airport networks, economic impact assessments, taxation and industry crisis management.
COVID-19: Waiving airport concession fees to relieve airports’ financial stress in a time of crisis
by Philippe Villard | Mar 26, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, passenger traffic continues to return historic low records and the financial situation of airports has...
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State Budget funds water safety initiatives to boost swimming capability and safety at public pools
In Education, eNews, Pool Safety, Risk & ResearchTags Pool Safety, State Budget, Swimming, Water Safety May 11, 2017 665 Views lsvmedia
A total of $17.1 million over four years has been provided in the 2017 state budget for three key water safety projects, which will contribute to addressing key priority areas as identified in the Victorian Water Safety Strategy.
This includes $1.9 million for public swimming pool safety and $9.2 million to teach more Victorian school children how to swim, in addition to the $6 million for lifesaving clubhouse redevelopments and urgent repairs.
The public swimming pool safety project will see ongoing funding for coordination and promotion of public pool safety and the development of a Victorian Code of Practice for all public swimming pools.
And following the Victorian Government’s announcement in November 2016 that swimming and water safety would become a mandatory part of the Victorian Curriculum this year, Government and Catholic schools will receive a $50 contribution per Year 6 student towards the cost of swimming lessons.
LSV CEO Nigel Taylor said these projects will address a number of priorities areas identified in the Victorian Water Safety Strategy 2016-2020 as requiring urgent attention.
“On behalf of LSV, I’d like to thank the Victorian Government for providing funding for these important safety initiatives, which will work toward our ultimate goal of reducing fatal and non-fatal drowning and water-related injuries in Victoria,” he said.
As the peak agency for water safety in Victoria, LSV will coordinate and collaborate on strategies to promote water safety and prevent drowning incidents.
LSV will provide further details to stakeholders as details develop about implementation of these projects.
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Tandem snags $5.7M for its language buddy app amid COVID-19's e-learning boom
Natasha Lomas
July 27, 2020, 7:00 p.m. ·5 min read
Photo credit: Tandem
The Berlin-based startup behind Tandem, an app for practicing a second language, has closed a £4.5 million (~$5.7 million) Series A round of financing to capitalize on growth opportunities it's seeing as the coronavirus crisis continues to accelerate the switch to digital and online learning.
With many higher education institutions going remote as a result of concerns over virus exposure risks of students mixing on physical campuses, there's a growing need for technology that helps language students find people to practice with, as Tandem tells it. And while language learning apps make for a very crowded space, with giants like Duolingo and Babbel, Tandem focuses on a different niche: native speaker practice.
As the name suggests, its app does pair matching -- connecting users with others who're trying to learn their own language for mutual practice, by (their choice of) text, phone chat or video call.
The platform also incorporates a more formal learning component by providing access to tutors. But the main thrust is to help learners get better by practicing chatting to a native speaker via the app.
Because of the pandemic push to socially distant learners, that's a growing digital need, according to Tandem co-founder and CEO Arnd Aschentrup. He says the coronavirus crisis spurred a 200% increase in new users -- highlighting a "clear appetite" among consumers for digital language learning.
The team has taken another tranche of funding now so it can scale to meeting this growing global opportunity.
The Series A is led by European VC firm Brighteye Ventures, with Trind Ventures, Rubylight Limited and GPS Ventures also participating. It brings the startup's total raised to date to £6.8 million.
"Given the accelerated user-uptake and clear market opportunity, we felt that 2020 was the right time to partner with the team at Brighteye to bring Tandem into the mainstream," says Aschentrup, adding: "We anticipate significant growth opportunities for online learning and social learning in the wake of coronavirus."
He says two "key trends" have emerged over the past few months: "Firstly, schools and universities providing language courses have either temporarily shut down, or moved almost entirely to remote lessons. Students are therefore relying on additional platforms to learn and practice languages, which is precisely what Tandem offers.
"Secondly, we know that lockdown has enormously limited people’s ability to socialise. Friendships have been harder to maintain, and new connections more difficult to spark. We’re excited about Tandem’s ability to connect people all across the globe despite lockdown. Since coronavirus began, engagement on Tandem’s video chat feature has increased three-fold, and new user signups have increased 200%."
Tandem had been growing usage prior to COVID-19 -- increasing membership from around a million back in 2017 (when we last spoke), to more than 10 million members now, spread across 180 countries.
Aschentrup couches the underlying growth as "strong organic demand," noting the platform has been profitable since 2019 (hence not taking in more outside funding 'til now). But, with the pandemic curve ball accelerating the switch to remote learning, it's expecting usage of its platform to keep stepping up.
"We’ve successfully increased our community numbers ten-fold in recent years, profitably and organically," he tells TechCrunch. "More people than ever value digital learning solutions combined with human connection, and so the time is ripe to introduce Tandem to language learners more widely around the globe. With the team at Brighteye on our side we’re excited to further develop Tandem’s reach and voice over the coming period."
"We expect increased interest in online learning to sustain well after lockdown lifts. In China -- where lockdown sanctions were implemented and lifted earlier -- user engagement has remained buoyant."
"Once people experience the value of learning as part of a like-minded global community, it often becomes a lasting part of their lifestyle," he adds.
Tandem's best markets for language learners are China (10%), the U.S. (9%) and Japan (9%) -- which combined make up close to a third (27%) of its user base.
While the most popular language pairs (in ranked order of popularity) are:
Spanish - Portuguese
Chinese - Japanese
While the vast majority (94%) of Tandem's user base is making use of the freemium offering, it monetizes via a subscription product, called Tandem Pro, which it introduced in 2018 to cater to members who "preferred taking a community approach to language learning," as Aschentrup puts it.
"For $9.99 per month, members can access key features such as: translating unlimited messages, finding Tandem partners nearby or in specific locations -- for example ahead of international travels or studying abroad -- and having enhanced visibility in the community as a featured Pro member," he explains.
Aschentrup describes the "community aspect" of Tandem as a key differentiator versus other language learning apps -- saying it helps users "develop and maintain cross-cultural friendships."
"Members are often on opposite sides of the world to each other, yet able to enjoy a window into another culture entirely. Now more than ever, we’re pleased to be facilitating members’ healthy curiosity about other languages, countries and styles of living."
The new funding will go on developing additional features for the app, and expanding the team across marketing and engineering, per Aschentrup. Currently Tandem has 24 full-time employees -- it's planning to double that to a 50-member team globally, post-Series A.
Commenting in a statement, Alex Spiro, managing partner at Brighteye Ventures, lauded the team's "innovative and effective strategy" in building a community platform that tackles the language gap by connecting learners with fluent speakers.
"The product has not only proven resilient in this global crisis but has seen impressive growth during the period, and the team is now very well equipped to come out of it stronger and to continue to support loyal language learners that now number in the millions and will number many more in the coming years," he added.
‘Who Gave That Info to Him?’: Former Maha CM Chavan on #ArnabGate
Urging Centre to probe the matter, Chavan said the WhatsApp leak was “a breach of the Officials Secrets Act.”
Meet the Bidens: From tragedy to triumph, America's new first family has been through it all
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Lumentum Holdings will spend $5.7 billion in cash and stock to buy Coherent and expand its reach into lasers and photonics. The San Jose, California, company said Tuesday that it would pay a 49% premium to the closing price of Coherent shares on Friday. The deal includes $100 in cash and slightly more than one share of Lumentum for each Coherent share. Shares of Coherent jumped 34% after markets opened Tuesday, while Lumentum’s stock fell more than 10%. Santa Clara, California-based Coherent Inc. provides lasers and laser-based technology for scientific, commercial and industrial uses. Lumentum said the deal will help speed its push into the market for lasers and photonics outside of communications and 3D sensing applications. The deal still needs approval from regulators and shareholders of both companies. Lumentum and Coherent expect it to close in the second half of the year. Coherent’s stock price jumped more than $52 to $204.12 Tuesday morning, while broader indexes rose less than 1%. Shares of Lumentum fell $11.36 to $94.96. The Associated Press
Greater Vancouver business organization says members face uncertain outlook in 2021
VANCOUVER — The association representing businesses across Metro Vancouver says the costs of COVID-19 continue to mount for its members. The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has released its annual Region in Review report showing pandemic-related challenges obscure the path to economic recovery. The survey shows many board of trade members have been hit, with 62 per cent still seeing decreased sales, 36 per cent reporting higher operating costs and roughly 30 per cent confirming layoffs or cuts in operating hours to make ends meet. Seventy per cent of owners say they don't expect normal workplace routines until at least the summer, while 10 per cent predict the majority of their workers may never return to the office. Although the survey shows 41 per cent of businesses are optimistic about recovery, only 49 per cent expect business as usual when government assistance ends. The same number predict lower revenues through June, 24 per cent anticipate layoffs and 22 per cent plan to cut hours. Board president Bridgitte Anderson says the survey reveals many Greater Vancouver businesses are barely treading water as they enter 2021. "The near-term outlook is uncertain, with many leaders anxious about what the future holds for their businesses," Anderson says in a statement. "Our entrepreneurs are resilient and are investing and pivoting to digital as they forge a path that will help them not only navigate the pandemic but guide our region to prosperity in the future," she says. The report is part of the board of trade's 32nd annual Economic Outlook Forum and was compiled from responses by 134 board members to a survey by the Mustel Group between Jan. 5 and 12. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2021. The Canadian Press
Owaisi questions PM Modi's silence on Chinese constructions in Indian territory
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 19 (ANI): Amid the face-off between India and China, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over Chinese constructions inside Indian territory.
British man among seven killed in Alps avalanches
Eight others escaped uninjured, while one flown to hospital with serious injuries
EU seeks to cut reliance on U.S. dollar, other financial centres
The European Commission said on Tuesday it would seek to boost the international role of the euro and build European financial infrastructure so that the EU becomes more independent of outside financial centres and the dominance of the U.S. dollar. "With the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, there is a strong need and opportunity to develop domestic market infrastructures," the Commission said in a paper addressed to EU governments, the EU parliament and the European Central Bank. The EU is also still smarting from the fallout in 2018 when U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran and reimposed sanctions, leaving the Europeans unable to continue to trade with Iran under the terms of the accord.
COVID-19: Adverse events seen in 0.18% of those vaccinated, says Centre; India to supply vaccines to 6 countries
India reported 10,064 new covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest single-day spike in seven months. Out of the total cases, active cases further dropped to 2 lakh while recoveries went up to over 1.02 crore
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Faith communities praise Alberta's place-of-worship restrictions
Timm Bruch CTV News Calgary Video Journalist
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Published Sunday, November 29, 2020 4:20PM MST
CALGARY -- Inside Centre Street Church, the preacher couldn’t keep mention of COVID-19 out of his Sunday sermon.
The pandemic is almost inescapable — especially so in large facilities that rely on traffic, and lots of it.
The church, like most in the province, is allowed to remain open this month. Many are surprised tight restrictions announced by the province on Tuesday didn’t include a shutdown for places of worship.
At Centre Street, congregants are just happy to be allowed inside.
“Whether we have 10 people in there, whether we have 300 or potentially 400; those people need a place to go today to be fed spiritually,” communications pastor Pamela Aramburu said.
The church allowed in roughly 400 people Sunday. That’s a far cry from an attendance of about 2,300 when the building is full.
The government of Alberta is allowing a third of normal capacity at places in the province’s enhanced areas — like all of Edmonton and Calgary.
Health measures are still in place once inside.
“People need to pre-register so we ensure that we’re not going over the limit and so everyone knows what the expectations are as they walk into the space,” Aramburu said.
“You’re probably safer coming in here than you are going to the grocery store in some ways.”
But that’s a disputed point.
Some health experts argue spread is possible inside places of worship. You don’t have to scroll far on the provincial outbreak list to find churches. A number of deaths in the city of Calgary from the disease have been tied to worship services.
As a result of that, the St. Laurence Anglican Church has made the decision to stay closed.
“I don’t think the risk is worth the reward,” reverend Anna Greenwood-Lee said. “I think the centre of our faith is to love our neighbors, and right now 'loving your neighbour' means staying home and keeping them safe.”
Greenwood-Lee’s church is about a twelfth of the size of Centre Street. Even with reduced capacity, she believes it doesn’t allow room for safe social distancing.
“I don’t think (the provincial restrictions) go far enough,” Greenwood-Lee said. “The cases are soaring and they are heartbreaking.
“We’ve had two deaths this week from this congregation.”
While some larger churches have decided to open for their faithful, other smaller worship centres have chosen closure as the best course of action.
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Khmer Win Party President Is Arrested for Action regarding Cambodia-Vietnam Border Issues
Soung Sophorn, president of the Khmer Win Party, is shown at the Phnom Penh Municipal Police office following his arrest on Aug. 14. Photo: government-aligned Fresh News.
Phoung Vantha
Soung Sophorn had also joined a demonstration and was planning another to free jailed leader Rong Chhun
PHNOM PENH--Khmer Win Party President Soung Sophorn was arrested by the Phnom Penh police authorities on Friday afternoon (Aug. 14).
San Sok Seiha, spokesman for the Phnom Penh Municipal Police, said that he had been brought in for questioning as ordered by the prosecutor for having distorted facts regarding border issues.
Sophorn is now being detained by the police and has not yet been sent to court, he added.
On Aug. 10, Sophorn took his party officials to visit people along the Vietnamese border in Ponhea Krek District’s Trapaing Phlong Commune in Tboung Khmum Province.
He also joined on Aug. 13 protesters at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court who had gathered to demand the release of Rong Chhun—a prominent trade unionist arrested earlier this month for allegedly criticizing the government regarding its border negotiations with Vietnam which, according to some people, have led to Cambodians along the border losing land to Vietnam.
Chhun’s Khmer Win Party had also requested from the Phnom Penh municipal authorities the authorization to lead a demonstration and a parade at Freedom Park on Aug. 16, 20, 23 and 30 to request Chhun’s release. City Hall rejected the request on the grounds of having to maintain public order and in case this could contribute to spreading the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19).
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What you want to say – 5 December 2018 December 5, 2018
Posted by WorldbyStorm in Uncategorized.
As always, following on Dr. X’s suggestion, it’s all yours, “announcements, general discussion, whatever you choose”, feel free.
1. Starkadder - December 5, 2018
I don’t want to turn into one of those “Kids today!” guys, but this
Tweet from PETA is incredibly annoying:
Words matter, and as our understanding of social justice evolves, our language evolves along with it. Here’s how to remove speciesism from your daily conversations. pic.twitter.com/o67EbBA7H4
— PETA (@peta) December 4, 2018
I’m reminded of a quote from Winifred Holtby:
Whenever two- legged animals meet to discuss the welfare of their four-legged brethren drama descends, like a proprietary goddess, upon the scene. The affection ungrudgingly bestowed on cats, dogs, and horses, by the people of these islands, diverted to human channels, could bring about the reign of brotherly love and goodwill towards men within a fortnight.
WorldbyStorm - December 5, 2018
Agreed. It’s well meaning if a bit simplistic but literal to the point of being counterproductive – it seems unlikely that anyone would feel this language was meant literally and there’s the whole issue of metaphor and how one polices that. A more cynical take us that some folk have to justify their existence by doing something anything during the working day to prove they’re earning their wage – particularly in PR and campaigns.
yourcousin - December 5, 2018
Yeah if PETA wants to help animals they can just stop killing them.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.dailycaller.com/2018/02/08/peta-killed-more-than-1800-cats-and-dogs-in-2017-only-got-44-adopted
soubresauts - December 5, 2018
Peta has no capacity for embarrassment. Another recent example:
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/nov/23/how-hapless-wool-got-blanketed-by-petas-shock-publicity
Bartholomew - December 7, 2018
Anyway, if the horse is already dead, where’s the cruelty in flogging it?
2. Joe - December 5, 2018
Odds on May still being PM this day week? Slim enough I’d say.
makedoanmend - December 5, 2018
As stated previously on this site and others, who replaces her that is acceptable to the various factions in the toryific party? (Leaving aside the sheer incompetence of most leading tories). And she really didn’t loose the 3 votes by huge margins yesterday. It’s widely accepted she really never thought she’d get the treaty through on the first vote. I heard it suggested that if she loses the treaty vote by less than a hundred votes, she’s remains. If she can keep the margin even closer, she definitely remains.
I’m thinking she’ll be around well beyond Christmas – but I want 3:1 odds and five points!
[And we have to leave out that there really isn’t any way at this date that a new set of negotiations between the UK and the EU are going to occur, or that any significant changes to the current proposed treaty are going to occur either. The EU has always had the upper hand in this negotiation, vis-a-vis the power/economic positions, so that any suggestion that a new government is going to change the circumstances are pure ‘cakeism’. Brexit, as pursued by the UK, has been pure cakeism since day 1. Any new government and leader should know this – except cakeism rules. It’s cakeism all the way down.]
Joe - December 5, 2018
Yep. It’s mad isn’t it? Humiliation after humiliation for her but no viable alternative Tory leader out there with a viable plan b. She must be tempted though – to tell them all to go f themselves and let them sort it out since they’re not happy with the effort she came up with.
CL - December 5, 2018
‘Legal advice on the Brexit deal, published reluctantly after MPs found the government in contempt of parliament, warns the terms of the Irish backstop could trap the UK in “protracted and repeated rounds of negotiations” in the years ahead.
The legal status of the arrangements for preventing a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland – and in particular, the UK’s ability to extricate itself – are at the heart of the political row about whether MPs should accept the prime minister’s deal.’ The Irish Question,-again.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/dec/05/brexit-legal-advice-warns-of-uk-trapped-in-talks-by-irish-backstop
GW - December 6, 2018
DUP has said it will support May in a no confidence vote.
She could (health permitting – not that I can summon up much personal sympathy for the refugee persecutor) still be in post in two years – no one else seems willing to sup on the poisoned chalice. The chances of a general election seem to have been played down, even by the BLP.
And on Monday the ECJ will issue its ruling on whether the UK can unilaterally cancel its withdrawal from the EU. Would having such a right have any significance? Is May correct when she says the choice is her deal, no deal or no Brexit?
If the BLP in alliance with the DUP and ERG vote down May’s deal is the choice then no deal or no Brexit? Or are there other alternatives?
3. GW - December 6, 2018
Good Another Europe is Possible podcast about fighting fascism in the British context in the internet age from veteran anti-racist activist Asad Rehman.
Big picture: when the left and centre gives and inch on immigration to the racist right, they just strengthen the latter. The left needs to make the case for immigration and open borders.
I find the argument from the likes of McCluskey that ‘we must have Brexit because fascism’ both despicable and strategically utterly wrong-headed.
“The left needs to make the case for immigration and open borders”
Could you please? Because just saying we need mass immigration doesn’t seem like a great way to win friends and influence people.
“some on the left see a progressive case for reducing immigration…
In their view, the resurgence of a nativist far-right across Europe — and the election of a certain far-right nativist in the United States — have demonstrated the impossibility of reconciling progressive politics with mass immigration….
the liberal political analyst John Judis argues that “without control of borders and immigration, it is very hard to imagine the United States becoming a more egalitarian society” ..
Angela Nagle writes that a mindless “moral absolutism” about immigrants’ rights has led progressives to blind themselves to what libertarian champions of “mass immigration” see all too clearly: that the so-called free movement of labor actually “benefits the elites within the most powerful countries in the world, further disempowers organized labor, robs the developing world of desperately needed professionals, and turns workers against workers.”…
in countries with declining birth rates like the United States, regular infusions of working-age laborers from abroad render social welfare programs more sustainable, in fiscal terms…
Liberal restrictionists may see mass immigration as a political boon for the American right — but the American right sure doesn’t….
as the foreign-born share of the U.S. population has surged over the past three decades — and the Democratic coalition has grown markedly less white — Team Blue has grown markedly more progressive….
The GOP’s declining popular support — and the Democrats’ burgeoning progressivism — are shaped by countless factors besides America’s shifting demographics. But it seems telling that both developments are especially pronounced in states and cities with large immigrant populations….
If mass immigration undermines the left by eroding social solidarity, then how did supporters of single payer health-care just oust the GOP from Orange County?…
The rapid diversification of the U.S. has undermined white supremacy more than it has dulled class consciousness….
America’s native-born white supremacy remains the fundamental challenge to progressivism in the U.S. And this reality helps explain why mass immigration has had ambiguous — if not positive — political implications for the American left:..
The “ceaseless importation” of workers whose worldviews weren’t shaped by the legacy of chattel slavery, and who have little (or no) investment in the maintenance of white supremacy, has diluted the electoral clout of white revanchism in the United States.”
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/11/immigration-open-borders-hillary-clinton-angela-nagle-the-left.html
Good question – it’s hard to present positively – but the consequences of a ‘left’ anti-immigration policy are well presented here at Red Pepper.
And Luke de Noronha goes on to advocate a ‘no borders’ position as the only one that doesn’t imply massive state violence and policing:
If advocates of the no borders position (like me) are accused of being unrealistic, blind to the apocalyptic prospect of uncontrolled movement, then please do tell me how your bordered world might take form, and how the walled workers will unite?
Nagle and her kin endorse a radical politics in which the fight for better working conditions concerns only natives. Their ‘leftism’ justifies immobilising people on a global scale, despite the inevitable expansion of violent technologies of state coercion and surveillance on which such a programme relies.
Nagle argues that when we make arguments for open borders, we end up in chorus with free market capitalists – and much of the organised left seems to agree. But a politics of no borders – not open borders – is precisely one which refuses all forms of border violence. This refusal is based on the recognition that there is no way to restrict people’s mobility in a world this unequal except through extreme forms of state coercion. This refusal provides the starting point for our solidarity with migrants, not because we romanticise all forms of migration but because we abhor all forms of bordering.
I’m sick right now (like puke for ten minutes by the side of the truck before work sick). So not a whole lot of strength to respond to you both. I did read both articles, and I must say that they don’t so much make a case for open borders as they do attack the leftist case for controlled immigration.
I’m not so much concerned about convincing leftists. How do we not make enemies of John Q. Public? Because saying to Joe the Plumber or to bread roll man that we’re bringing the global south to him and he must give up his privilege, seems like a pretty quick way to get supporters of the wall.
We talk shit about Merkel, Macron, Blair, etc. but we spend very little actually dealing with the likes of Orban, and Erdogan etc. We have an easy reply for Neoliberals but how do we address the Illiberals? Moral purity is fine for rhetoric but unless the left can be relevant then our piousness is just that. Making ourselves feel better about our impotence to actually affect change.
4. CL - December 6, 2018
Uber Is Headed for a Crash…
“Comparisons of Uber to other storied tech wunderkinder show Uber is not on the same trajectory. No ultimately successful major technology company has been as deeply unprofitable for anywhere remotely as long as Uber has been….
Unlike Facebook or eBay, having more Uber users does not improve the service….Uber has no competitive advantage compared to traditional taxi operators….
UberX drivers, which represent the bulk of its workforce, earn less than $10 an hour. They would do better at McDonald’s….
Uber has succeeded in getting the business press to treat its popularity as the same as commercial success”-Yves Smith
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/will-uber-survive-the-next-decade.html
5. Michael Carley - December 7, 2018
Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks has died.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/dec/06/pete-shelley-lead-singer-of-buzzcocks-dies-at-63
Chomsky at 90.
https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/11/23/noam-chomsky-turns-90-how-a-u-s-anarchist-has-more-than-survived/
Sorry Brexshit news…
But I’ve always been astounded how certain commentators (including climate-change deniers) have assumed that Norway would be happy with the UK getting similar or even better EEA/EFTA access.
They aren’t, and they’ve now made it explicit. And I’d don’t blame them – who would want the UK dominating Norway’s currently rather consensual position among a few other smaller fish, given the UK’s previous?
Also there’s not a chance that the UK could enter EEA/EFTA on a temporary basis with the goal later being further separation from the EU – as certain persons have theorised. EEA is designed as the opposite – the eventual agreed end-point of the members is full membership of the EU.
So can we please assign EEA/EFTA to the same fairy dust strewn place as the better deal that Corbyn and the head-banger Brexiteers claim that they would have gotten?
Alibaba - December 7, 2018
+ 1 to those thoughts. But no need for apologies GW: keep carrying on.
I’d tend to agree that at this stage, despite there being a logic to it EEA/EFTA is not going to happen (agreed, who can blame the EFTA members?). I think that with a more congenial UK government something short of that and better than Switzerland would have been an option, but I also think that for that they’d have had to be willing to accept freedom of movement. And Matthew d’Ancona in the Guardian made the point this last week that that was the one red line May has had throughout, no freedom of movement for EU citizens and that’s why she’s got the deal she has. What the hell happens next?
One of the real disappointments is hearing Corbyn say stuff about a customs union etc which he must know isn’t possible. I wonder is his shadow Chancellors rhetoric on a second referendum tic tacking or sincere. He’s an interesting character.
Brexshit Friday:
Can anyone make head or tail of this?
I conclude that should May go for a ‘my deal or no deal’ referendum ‘my deal’ would win (with every remainer abstaining or spoiling their ballot.)
And ‘the deal or remain’, as John MacDonnel claims to favour would be a toss-up. With hard Brexiteers abstaining or spoiling their ballot sheets.
As for a three-way referendum with possible transferable votes…?!
Too complicated a political landscape for me to call.
Everyone is more than ready for a denouement to the Brexit drama; alas, there may be none.
Britain over the next several years will have to (re)negotiate its relationship with the EU.
The tug-of-war over the backstop reflects that Ireland is partitioned, with one part now firmly within the EU orbit, and the other part constitutionally bound to a Britain that is trying to reverse almost half a century of integrating with Europe.
Maybe there are some problems to which there are no solutions, just adroit political management. But such political acumen is absent in the Tory party, and also it seems in Labour.
And from the ‘you-can’t-make-it-up’ dept:
” MPs rubbed their eyes as they watched Labour’s shadow chancellor John McDonnell, who once praised “the bombs and bullets and sacrifice” of the IRA, denounce the backstop as a threat to the union. Almost as improbably, Ian Paisley quoted C Desmond Greaves, the Marxist historian who acted as a muse to IRA chief of staff Cathal Goulding in the 1960s.
“All fundamental battles in British politics take place in the Conservative Party, with everyone else having bit parts,” Greaves said.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/uk/brexit-mps-hear-of-laughter-in-tipperary-and-galway-1.3723048
9. Paddy Healy - December 7, 2018
Funeral arrangements for Alan MacSimóin
https://www.rip.ie/death-notice/alan-mac-sim%C3%B3in-stoneybatter-dublin/372782
Reposing at Massey Bros, 88A New Cabra Road, on Wednesday, 12th December, from 4.30pm-5.30pm, followed by wake at The Teacher’s Club from 6pm. A celebration of Alan’s life will take place at Glasnevin Crematorium, on Thursday 13th December at 2.30pm. Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers, to Brother Kevin, Cappuchin Centre for the homeless. All enquiries to Massey Bros Cabra 01-8389774.
10. Michael Carley - December 7, 2018
Britain should use the threat of food shortages in Ireland to secure a better Brexit deal from the EU, a former cabinet minister has said.
Priti Patel, the former international development secretary, said the threat to the Irish economy should have been exploited by the UK government during negotiations with Brussels.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-ireland-food-shortages-threat-risk-priti-patel-negotiate-better-deal-a8672326.html
Nice, really nice.
Especially from a Briton whose family presumably originates in Britain’s former colonies, which within living memory was a victim of a famine facilitated by the colonial occupiers.
And that during the war which is the centrepoint of Brexiteer nostalgia.
Let’s hope they don’t cut off the supply of spuds.
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/agribusiness-and-food/why-does-ireland-import-44-000-tonnes-of-british-potatoes-each-year-1.3721341
That is mad – less beefs more spuds!
Thought it was telling she’d say that. Glad to hear a bit of pushback.
11. alanmyler - December 7, 2018
GW, any thoughts on Merkel’s replacement as CDU leader?
Well off the cuff she’s another relatively conservative (devout Catholic) politician of the crumbling centre.
More of the unsustainable same, but at least she’s:
a) unlikely to go into coalition with the AfD any time soon and
b) not going to twist the austerian screw another notch as her challenger Merz was going to do.
The eco-conservatives (sorry the Greens) would I think easily form a government coalition under her leadership if they get the numbers.
She’s also instinctively in favour of good Franco-German relations, but unlikely to approve the changes needed to put the Eurozone on a more stable footing.
So the lesser of several weevils for now.
What did strike me was that yet again the male anglophone journosphere was wrong. They have been predicting the imminent demise of Merkel and those around her for years.
Bild and Spiegel must be spitting bricks, having aggressively promoted Merz ever since Merkel announced that she was stepping down.
Now I guess they’ll start on AKK.
Thx for the info GW.
12. Paddy Healy - December 8, 2018
Leo Varadkar, in Government for 7 Years, says housing crisis keeps him awake at night on Late Late Show!!!!
Varadkar:“Particularly when it comes to kids, people find it [homelessness] offensive, and I find it offensive too that children are in emergency accommodation. That impacts on their education and lots of other things,” he said during an interview on RTÉ’s Late Late Show on Friday, Dec 7. Irish Times https://wp.me/pKzXa-wc
But his government has just sold 1.3 billion in PTSB mortgages to Secret US Vulture Capitalist so that FG/IND. Alliance can’t be blamed for evicting or financially harassing them
13. Phil - December 8, 2018
As we approach Xmas, let’s give a particular thought to political pirsoners around the world, including those in Ireland: https://theirishrevolution.wordpress.com/2018/10/11/republican-pows-and-the-struggle-in-maghaberry-today/
14. kestrel - December 8, 2018
vaguely heard the last part of a radio discussion about local government elections in 2019. But mostly it seemed to be about the remuneration paid to these councillors. Not sure how much they are paid, probably about 16k per annum maybe. the population of this town is c.50k; and the councillors receive good votes, some of 1300, 780, 700, 696, etc.
yet, they do not respond to phone calls if there are any contentious problems.
Is it not time that the ordinary public were allowed to attend those monthly Council meetings. At present a person may attend though only if a/one Councillor has agreed that they may attend. This may give the wrong impression that a person actually agrees with that councillor’s politics. Beyond me why the public cannot just attend at the council meetings.
Odd given that people can attend the Dáil isn’t it?
15. Starkadder - December 10, 2018
David Duke, Geert Wilders, and Marine Le Pen have all congratulated Spanish far-right party Vox after its performance in the Andalusian elections :
https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/12/04/inenglish/1543938879_761523.html
One thought: there hasn’t been a far-right movement in this country
with a serious chance of getting power so far, but it would be naive in the extreme to assume that this situation will always remain so.
Preparations for responding to such a movement should be considered by the Irish Left.
GW - December 10, 2018
Check – we’re living on borrowed time in this respect.
Joe - December 10, 2018
This lack of a far-right movement here has been noted before. Odd alright that it hasn’t happened here. Or is it?
I could see an anti-establishment populist movement getting traction here – but not a far-right group as in a group openly spouting neo-fascist stuff.
Joe – they don’t openly spout neo-fascist stuff anymore.
They are ‘concerned citizens’ worrying about their culture be swamped by ‘Muslims’ (code of people of colour) and putting the blame for the injuries of neoliberalism on the foreigners and a globalist elite. They imply that they speak for the will of the people, excluded from the MSM. etc. etc.
At the same time behind closed doors they take far-right money and espouse the same fascist goals as before.
Ok. Gotcha GW. Could happen here any time.
EWI - December 10, 2018
Preparations for responding to such a movement should be considered by the Irish Left
I would be quite concerned at the notion of providing the casus belli for an alliance between conservatism and the ‘security state’.
16. GW - December 10, 2018
Sigh – yet more bollixing around with fantasy deals before B*shit reaches a People’s Vote.
17. Michael Carley - December 11, 2018
Conservative party Grandee tells @BBCNewsnight's @nicholaswatt
"This simply cannot stand….The Irish really should know their place."#Brexit
— Darran Marshall (@DarranMarshall) December 11, 2018
18. CL - December 11, 2018
“Madhu and Manohar Varadkar were among the many Indians who stood up to the British Empire during the country’s long-fought struggle for freedom.
The two men, who are uncles of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, both spent up to a year each in prison for their trouble after they were arrested for protesting against the crown….
In the first biography of the Taoiseach, it is revealed how proud the Varadkar family is of the role the two brothers played in India’s fight for freedom. After independence, both men were decorated for their efforts during the uprising. Their sister, Prabha, also played a role in the independence movement and marched in demonstrations against Portuguese colonialism in Goa….
In commentary on the protracted exit talks, Varadkar has evoked Ireland’s own fight for freedom from British rule. He talked about how we were “forced to accept partition” 100 years ago and warned we cannot go back to the hard borders of the Troubles….
Varadkar’s uncles would presumably be supportive of his stance on the much depleted modern day British Empire.
He is facing down the crown like they did all those decades ago.”
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/varadkar-family-has-a-history-of-facing-down-british-empire-37185347.html
“Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin, took issue with comments by Mr Varadkar that “no Irish Government will ever again leave Northern nationalists and Northern Ireland behind.”..
But… Gerry Adams, welcomed the Taoiseach’s comments saying they acknowledged the reality of partition for most nationalists in the North….
Mr Varadkar said he was pointing up a historical fact that Ireland was forced to accept partition in the 1920s.”
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/taoiseach-insists-brexit-comments-on-the-north-were-not-meant-to-insult-fianna-fil-36402899.html
That rustling sound in the background…barely heard above the Brexit cacophony…birds flying home..
Political power and powerlessness
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Home Beauty Top Beauty Influencers on YouTube
Top Beauty Influencers on YouTube
Beauty YouTubers are mostly known and often referred to as “Beauty Gurus”, “Beauty Vloggers”, and / or “Beauty Influencers.” They are typically young women and men who create posts and videos all about cosmetics, fashion, make-ups and other beauty related topics on YouTube.
There are more than 45,000 YouTube channels that specialize in fashion and beauty-related content, videos about makeup tutorials, cosmetic / skin care hauls, beauty recommendations and other more topics only on YouTube Community. Each month, there are over 50 million people who watch over 1.6 million minutes of consumer-created fashion and beauty videos on YouTube.
Some Beauty Influencers expand their career in the online industry and earn huge sums just by utilizing their channels as a way to branch out and utilize it for business purposes which are also executed through collaborations with some cosmetic or clothing brands. They generally fall into their designated categories like a product review, makeup tutorials, hauls and personality clips. Other YouTubers choose to abide by the simple uploading of videos as a hobby and did not after how much money they could make with their videos.
Here’s a list of most powerful influencers or let us say Beauty Goddess in the world of YouTube
Born Brit which is also known as Zoella on YouTube. She started broadcasting from her childhood bedroom, her “hauls” or the web parlance showing off cosmetics purchases. Now, she has over 11.6 million YouTube subscribers and has a bestselling line of beauty products at UK high street chain Superdrug at the age of 27. Her first novel, “Girl Online” broke first-week sales records according to Nielsen BookScan.
Michelle Phan
Phan’s name is a byword for influencer-turned-entrepreneur a decade after posting her first YouTube Video. She is now the co-founder of subscription cosmetics box Ipsy, which was valued at upwards of $ 500 million in 2015. She has stopped posting sponsored content as her business has grown, she quickly learned that it would not be sustainable for long since viewers prefer authenticity over ads.
While working in a finance job, the Dubai-based entrepreneur started blogging in 2010. Seven years later, she and her two sisters oversee a beauty empire that includes false lashes favored by Kim Kardashian and also sold in vending machines with Kattan’s face splashed on the side. Her makeup line is sold in Sephora.
Since she uploaded her first video in 2008, the Dutch makeup artist has accrued an enviable following which had reached over 7.2 million on Instagram. In March 2017, she debuted a collaboration with professional line Ofra, including liquid lipsticks which she had designed and a highlighter palette.
Shannon Harris
Known online as “Shaaanxo” started vlogging in 2009 to fill what she saw as a void. “I was obsessed with watching YouTubers from the USA and could never find anyone from New Zealand or Australia,” said by the Kiwi digital star. Eight years later she has now a beauty brand, xoBeauty which sells lashes and brushes.
Jeffree has been building online following since the days of MySpace. Today, his YouTube channel boasts over 4 million subscribers and a recent video announced a collaboration with fellow Top Influencers list member Manny Gutierrez.
She started blogging in 2008 and then uploaded her first vlog the following year using her grandparents’ ancient video camera. Soon, she was hosting ‘glaminars’ or beauty and business seminars from her YouTube channel.
Manny Gutierrez
The digital star who is known online as MannyMUA was considering medical school when he started focusing his attention on social media. Now, he is on of a rising crop of top male makeup aficionados. He first gained a following on Instagram, then took to YouTube at his followers’ request. Now, he is an ambassador for Maybelline with a total audience upwards of 7 million among his many partnerships.
Christen Dominique
Busy mom and a full-time student with a full-time job, that is how Christen started posting to YouTube in 2009. Now, with an audience upwards of 4 million across all platforms, she is now partnered with the likes of L’Oreal , Sephora, and Urban Decay.
Wayne Gross
The British-born makeup artist has been growing his YouTube channel since 2009. At the year 2012, a tutorial on how to highlight and contour like Kim Kardashian has accrued over 11 million views to date and helped propel him to the big-time among beauty influencers.
From professional makeup artists to amateurs reviewing drugstore buys on camera. Today, these influencers had reached 135,000,000 followers, likes and subscribers online.
Source by Chen Wang
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Boston Celtics All-Star small forward Jayson Tatum continued to terrorize his opponents with his preternatural basketball abilities yet again on Wednesday night as the Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in a 128 – 101 blowout win in Game 2 of their 2020 Eastern Conference first round playoff series.
The Duke product was an absolute problem on both ends of the floor for the Sixers, putting up 33 points, 5 rebounds and as many assists while shooting a sizzling 12-for-20 from the floor and an absurd 8-of-12 from beyond the arc.
There isn’t very much an opposing team can do when Tatum is in his bag, and he was so much against Philly that he could have been mistaken for Santa Claus Wednesday night.
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Congruent Decision-Making: II
Decision-makers who rely on incomplete or biased information are more likely to make decisions that don't fit the reality of their organizations. Here's Part II of a framework for making decisions that fit.
A hospital patient. In decision processes involving hospital policy, representing the concerns of patients is inherently difficult. First, the patient population is fluid in the sense that its members are transient. Second, even when patients are present, they are often in situations that make expressing their concerns difficult for them — some are not even conscious. Patient populations are thus one example of a set of stakeholders that can require faithful and energetic representation by non-patients. Failure to provide such representation might account, in part, for the finding of Reader and Gillespie that patient neglect frequently correlates with organizational factors such as burnout or high workloads that constrain the behaviors of healthcare staff [Reader 2013] . Perhaps resource allocation decisions made with inadequate consideration of effects on patients can lead to patient neglect.
In Part I of this series, I examined a portion of a framework for making decisions that match the real needs of the organization. I call such decision-making processes congruent, because the resulting decisions fit the organization. That first part of the framework provides guidance to organizational leaders to ensure consideration of the needs and concerns of all stakeholders. That's fine as far as it goes, but it assumes that stakeholders want to — and know how to — express their needs and concerns, if given the opportunity. In this Part II, I offer a framework for stakeholders to guide them in expressing their needs and concerns in a complete and forthright manner.
This second part of the framework is important, because incongruent decisions can result even if the stakeholders or their representatives are free to express their concerns. For example, if stakeholders ask for more than they need in order to have "room to negotiate" then they deprive the decision-making team of access to the stakeholders' true concerns.
Here are four criteria that stakeholders or their representatives can use to express their concerns in ways that support congruent decision-making.
Stakeholders express their own true concerns
Each class of stakeholders has its own concerns, independent of the concerns of others. While it's true that a given stakeholder's concerns might conflict with the concerns of other stakeholders, the decision-makers' task is to resolve such conflicts, balancing conflicting concerns. They can carry out that task effectively only if they understand the true concerns of all stakeholders.
Stakeholders honor the concerns of other stakeholders
Stakeholders or their representatives who express their understanding of the concerns of other stakeholders provide invaluable assistance to decision-makers. Decision-makers almost inevitably must balance conflicting concerns. Understanding how different stakeholders see the concerns of other stakeholders is essential to this balancing process. For example, if one set of stakeholders harbors a mistaken view of the concerns of a second set of stakeholders, decision-makers can clarify and resolve the misunderstanding only if they know about it.
Every Incongruent decisions can result
even if the stakeholders or their
representatives are free
to express their concernsstakeholder has a legitimate role relative to the mission of the enterprise. In expressing their own concerns, stakeholders must honor the roles of other stakeholders appropriately.
Stakeholders honor the concerns of the enterprise
The stakeholders in the decision in question have a relationship with the enterprise as a whole. Stakeholders' understanding of the concerns of the enterprise is useful data for decision-makers.
The enterprise has concerns independent of the direct concerns of any of the stakeholders in the decision in question. Enterprise leadership must make decisions that balance stakeholder concerns, even when those stakeholder concerns are in direct conflict with each other or with the concerns of the enterprise. Stakeholders in the decisions in question must be aware of enterprise concerns, and they must express their understanding of those concerns to decision-makers.
Stakeholders honor society's concerns
Society at large also has concerns, but in most cases, society has no means of expressing them as part of the decision process. When we express our own concerns to decision-makers, we must take society's concerns into account. For example, we want our actions to be in compliance with the law, and with societal norms. We might have concerns for the locale, for our nation, or for the global environment.
Finally, decision-makers are stakeholders too. Congruence in decision-making processes requires that decision-makers assume responsibility for their decisions, but they cannot be responsible for incongruence of the stakeholders. When other stakeholders mislead or manipulate decision-makers, they show disregard for decision-makers as people, and incongruent decisions can result. First in this series Top Next Issue
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12-10-19, 10:49 PM #576
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Originally Posted by Offside Trap
Great write up, but you forgot 1 major thing . . . .
38 out of 38 League Wins, now that's a first for any of us so I think it was 114 points
Oh Yes! but wasn't gonna mention it! Dont wanna set a too high target for myself!
Squad Rotation Player
Nit a good year...held on to some ageing players..1 season too many....already replaced with reserves...see what happens
Offside Trap
Looking forward to yet another season on this record game
And for anyone wanting a gander at the game, the end of season safeguard upload
https://www.sendspace.com/file/8m6ovt
Note - You'll need Tapani 2.19 to load the game via the 3.9.68
We're off and running into season 68. Very early doors, but Pepe takes the Shield, as he does the Super Cup. Only a couple games into the season, which have all gone as expected, these small hour sessions have really seen us power through pre season, which has seen a couple of big players leave Liverpool, its seen Man Utd make some cracking signings, and the the turn around at Southampton continues - no doubt its all about an EPL challenge for Pepe this season, For Ian, he'll want a trophy one way or another, and for me, theres real questions that have the sales been mis-timed, and its replacements qualities - only time will tell
Pepe is back on the international scene, by takig the Brazil job, 1 that he (and all of us) have had a few times over the past 67 years. And with this being a World Cup season, its a good call for him. I'm still Spain, whilst Ian still has England, so when the time comes, we'll all be expected to be battling. England lost in the Confederations up Semi, which was a shock, that being said, as far as Im concerned, its all about the real major ones that count
Onwards
18-10-19, 06:07 AM #581
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Hi guys Would be possible to join this online league? I would love to!!
Originally Posted by Fantacalcio
Afraid not mate, as keep this record game between the 3 of us that started it, however, keep an eye out on here and FB, theres always games starting, some casual, which are idea for people connecting for the first time. In fairness, you wouldn't wanna walk straight into someone else's long term network game, I suggest, hold fire, have a scout about
Powering through this week..with some nightly play each day.
We seem to be back to a top 3 this yr..pep has turned things round....its tight at the top with 3 pts in it between 1st and 3rd..
weve all taken points off each other
some early fictures between us in the cups means UTD are on their own in the semis of league cup
and pool knocked out utd in 3rd round of FA cup
Worl club win for pep ..but the curse has affected his games when he lost to AI...to halter his prem bid
business end of the season to come
This season is going down to the wire, closest its been in many many years, where all 3 of us really close. Pepe's Saints finished 2nd in their Phase 2 of the CL, meaning a Quarter Finals Showdown, with Man Utd awaits. League Cup looks good for Old Trafford, whilst Saints and my Pool will meet in FA Cup Semi Final -so AI really having a great season
The league is so so tight, with the ball in Utd's court by a point on equal games, and Saints 3 points back after a shock home loss against AI, but... there is 1 game that could really settle it - the last league of the season, Liverpool vs Man Utd - interesting
Last edited by Offside Trap; 29-10-19 at 11:02 PM.
After a decent session tonight, we concluded season 68, and yet again, it was hot stuff at the end
The League Cup was already won by Ian's Man Utd, who took out AI in the final.
Pepe's Southampton took the FA Cup, also against AI, after beating my Liverpool in the Semi
The EPL went down to the final game of the season - Pool vs Utd, but it was advantage me, after Pepe's Saints stole 3 points in their league game at home to Utd, despite having 2 men sent off. Final match at Anfield finished all square, meaning my Liverpool retain the title, for a 3rd in a row, 5 in the last 6 seasons. But another year passes, and Southampton are no where to be seen in the top 2, let alone 1st
The Champions League - you can't script it, Pool vs Utd, with the latter having disbatched the Saints over 2 legs in the semi, and scraping through on away goals. The final kicked off, and Utd came out the blocks taking a 2-0 lead, before a collection of 2nd half goals, saw Utd claim the trophy as the game finished 5-4
The World Cup is next on the agenda, (should be streaming this all being well) where Ian's England, my Spain, and Pepe's Brazil, will all be expected to at least make the last 4. But for the time being, it's all about building, locating youth, finding a gem, or that regen neither of us have found yet, already some done deals for when the window opens, but a long way to go before we kick off season 69
Onwards!
After a stream of preseason (link below) we're off and running into the World Cup of 2082, alot of wheeling and dealing going on, with some world class players making big moves to us 3 giants of the EPL, the competition that is a priority for all of us
https://www.facebook.com/michael.cha...omment_mention
A link to the game is below, if anyone wishes to have a gander, note - you'll need 3.9.68 & Tapai 2.19 to restore
https://www.spendspace.com/file/99lq2n
So season 69 has come to an end, and as ever, a thrilling end to the season, as we hit late May of the year 2083. The dominance of Liverpool in the EPL came to an end, as Man Utd took the crown, to ensure there wasn't a record 4th title in a row. Adding to their EPL, is the League Cup, after Utd beat Liverpool on pens, to retain the competition. The FA Cup returned to Anfield after they beat AI in the Final, after knocking out rival, Man Utd, at the semi final stage. The Champions League also returned to Liverpool, after a 3 year spell, as they beat deservedly beat Southampton in the Final, after the Saints took out Man Utd in the Semi over 2 legs. So 2 cups for Utd, 2 for Pool, meaning sweet FA once again for Pepe Page and his Southampton, who once again, finish 3rd place and some way behind their 2 biggest rivals. All 3 of us have been active for when the window opens, with Youth being key for Saints and myself, whilst Ian Doyle has made some cracking additions.
It's about season 70 which is fast approaching, with Pepe Page still in charge of Brazil, and Ian Doyle still at the helpm for England - for me, I'm on my sabbitical from the International scene
https://www.sendspace.com/file/j8bj7h
If anyone wishes to have a gander, the game is right there, note - you'll need Tapani 2.19 to restore, not sure about other versions
Season 70 is upon us in this record network game
Whilst Liverpool have taken the early trophies, (Shield, Super Cup, Intercontinental) Pepe's Saint are already off the pace. A monster opening weeks clash saw Saints and Man Utd share the spoils, with Pepe's side then suffering a defeat and draw to AI opponents. Pool have started well, although only a couple league games in. Some real big activity gone on in the market, with Pool offloading 2 world class players, 1 of which, to Man Utd.
Pepe's Brazil took the Copa America, but its all about the EPL.
Pepe had a shocker so far....he was on the up and up as well...very young squad for him at the moment...
nice brazilan RM recently bought...
Mikey just completed the World club cup...5 games to make up...which usually has an affect at the end of the year
played a ton of this so far this month....sessions most nights or every other night....
tons of fun!
Couple hours last night and another couple tonight, sees us fly through season 70, and what a session for Pepe
Have a look at tonights action, as I'd streamed it all
And so season 70 has flown by , and it was a season for Ian to forget. He was a defeated finalist in both the Champions League and the FA Cup as Mikey took them home to Anfield.
Also after a shocking run at the end of the season (World Club Cup Curse), Mikey snuck the Premier League title on the final day of the season.
Mikey also won the Community Shield, League Cup, Intercontinental Cup and Super Cup to win all 8 available club trophies for the season and now has a room in the stadium for his massive head and ego!
Me on the otherhand, had the worst season ever. Early exits from both domestic cups and 1st group, I ended up in the same group as Mikey's pool who also won their 1st round. STRANGE!
A sneaky minor tactical switch, saw results improve at St. Mary's elevating me to 3rd in the league.......... AGAIN!! - Meaning another Champions League Qualifier next season for me!
A major firesale has seen a number of departures from St Mary's (BUT NOT ME!! ), as I NEED to have a go at catching up the other two. Big arrival imminent at St. Mary's as Ronaldo's regen sets up home on the south coast. A few other deals for Mikey and Ian as they just tinker with things and promote youth.
On the International Front, Ian's England are in Euro Championship Tournament action, whereas my Brazil side, are already on the beach. Could I be tempted back to Europe with the right job? Will Mikey return to the international scene? Time will tell.
I wanna dedicate season 70, to my Hamster - Smokey,
He's been with me from day 1, since the I first took training at Scunthorpe, ad without him, I am nothing
Copy of the game, if anyone wants a gander, note, you'll need Tapani 2.19
https://www.sendspace.com/file/8dshxk
The European Championships are now over and the big news is............................................
Ian did not win it!!
A shock 4-0 drubbing at the French meant Ian's England were defeated at the Semi-Final stage, leaving AI to take the trophy.
After the tournament concluded and the poor managers were relieved of their duties, I swept in and took the ONLY job that came up and began yet ANOTHER spell in charge of ze Germans!
That left the Brazil hotseat available AGAIN, and Mikey decided it was the job for him and booked his ticket to Copacabana Beach.
To Echo the above:
We fired out a 3 hour session last night, to steer our way through pre-season, and ready to launch season 71. Plenty of transfer acitivity has taken place, notably, from me, which has seen me making mega deals with my 2 biggest rivials, in order to get a fair deal done with players going either way - it could backfire, who knows. Never the less, we're all raring to go, with Pepe's Southampton really on the backbone after last seasons disaster, he'll be all out for a trophy, but question is, can it be the EPL? as for Utd, they'll be a force, with ease, some superb signings will ensure they're up there, come end of season
As stated, I return to the International scene with Brazil, Pepe goes back to Germany, and Ian remains as England boss
Onwards abd Upwards as we hit yet another milestone, and we aim close to celebrating 6 years since we kicked off this game
70 seasons!!!
We're off and running onto season 71, and for 1 of us, its a very similar story. I think we all agree that the EPL is priority, never the less, Man Utd finally stopped the dominance of Liverpools trophy hogg from last season, after demolishing them in the sheild to give Ian early door - for me, this was something I could get over, however, for Pepe and his beloved Southamton, it was a shock exit in the Champs Lg qualifying, meaning Uefa Cup action for him this season, and to rub salt in the wounds at St Marys, they then lost a league game to AI to already be 3 points off the pace as we hit early September of the year 2084. The Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup remained at Anfield as both matches were won with ease. Nothing much more in terms of transfer activity, but the opening league weekend alone, saw me win 7-0, and my 2 biggest rivals, 6-0, this is sure to be a statement of what is installed for us, as this badboy continues
The business end of season 71, and it's gonna go right to the wire it seems. Pepe's Saints are off the pace, but can have a big say in the title, as they're to host Man Utd, but as it stands, Utd lead Liverpool by a single point on equal games. After Pool recently won 5-0 away to Southamptons, it brings the next top 3 clash closer with so much at stake. In fairness, its been a 2 horse race from the off, despite Saints winning at Pool and claming a draw at Utd, they've dropped several points to AI. As for the Champions League, Pool and Utd look good for a quarter finals place, with Saints in the latter stages of the Uefa Cup. As for the League Cup, Saints will away their final opponents, as Utd hold a 2-0 lead over Pool, with the 2nd leg around the corner. All 3 top guns fighting well in the FA Cup. Pepe's Germany look good for World Cup qualification, Ian's England are already there as host nation, and so are my Brazil as they won it when Pepe was in charge
We've all made some big signings, not so much the value, but the quality that has been located from each of us, is sure to extend this record ChampMan Network Game, as we continue to play the game, as we almost hit our 6th birthday from when it first started all those years ago
Another session sees us on the home straight of season 71, with Ma Utd still leading Liverpool by a single point on equal games. Although Utd still have to play at Southampton, you can't see them slipping up as theyve been in brutal form, having won the League Up against them, and knocking them out the FA Cup Semi, making it a straight forward Domestic Cup Double Bound. As for Champs League, we've just concluded the Quarters, so awaiting the last 4 draw, where Liverpool could land Man Utd, the next continue will give us an answer. Meanwhile Southampton booked their place in the Uefa Cup final, meaning a possibility of something brand spanking new next season - with the World Club Cup every 2 years, its normally the previous Champs League winners, and Uefa Cup winners, as if it goes as expected, 2 of us 3 will claim them meaning for the first time, 2 of us will be in next seasons World Club Cup, interesting.
Southampton really off the pace in the league, and will have to settle for a 3rd place finish, once again, and hope a Uefa Cup win can spring board them into life for an EPL challenge next season, as this will now be 15 years since Saints have won the top flight, and 13 years out the top 2. Liverpool and Man Utd continue to get stronger with quality, youth and depth, meaning... another poor season from the Saints will surely rasie questions over the man the helm
A shock move from Pool in the market saw them purchase a LB, a quality one of that, but a position not used, one can only assume, it was a tactic to avoid rival teams of becoming stronger. Another strange move saw Southampton sell a quality and versatile player, to Man Utd, for what was seen as a small amount, along with an merely a good prospect of an MC, who knows what these guys have up their sleeve
The world cup 2086 is a season away, but thats the focus when it comes to the international scene, Ian's England and my Brazil have a warm up game against one another, whilsyt Pepe's germany will easily book their place
Onwards to this record network online game
Season 71 comes to an end
Credit where it's due, Ian's Man Utd cleaned up on all fronts, the quad - its been a while, and to many, been coming. Winning a vital league game in hand at Southampton was key, but the follow up round of games, saw Liverpool lose to AI and hand Utd the title with a game to spare. The League Cup was already at Old Trafford before tonights session kicked off after beating Saints, then adding the FA Cup, after beating AI in the final. Then came the Champions League final, against whoelse? but Liverpool, where despite a few players out, Utd came good to take it.
What was more of a shock, or disgrace, however you wanna see it, Southampton lose the Uefa Cup final to Malmo on Pens, so by the end of the season, Pepe and I, without a dime bar tio show, whilst Ian showcases it all. So now preperation starts for season 72, where I'm sure we'll see some ins and outs, especially at St Marys. Its a World Cup year, for what thats worth. For me... well Im still raging... but had to be fair in a positive season for 1 of us
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Will GPS and The IoT Enable A New Level Of Mass-surveillance?
IoT Mass-surveillance
There’s a dark cloud hanging over the cloud. Recently, US security chief James Clapper blithely revealed that the government “could” use the Internet of Things for civilian surveillance.
Given the heightened alarm caused by domestic terrorism, I take it the word ‘will’ is more applicable than ‘could’ in this case. If the FBI is capable of making the ‘chilling’ request that Apple build a backdoor into the iPhone, it’s capable of requesting the same of the IoT. Tim Cook makes a fine point when he says bad actors would find means of encrypting iOS to circumvent the backdoor. This mirrors a point I will make about surveillance and the IoT.
(Infographic Source: pushtechnology.com)
But first, how did we get here? Are the IoT and the cloud on which we store data a Trojan horse, a way of sneaking constant Government surveillance into our lives?
In terms of the IoT, I’d like to argue it all began with a technology we sometimes take for granted: GPS. The US government started the Global Positioning System project in 1973. It has enabled a variety of innovations that are precursors to the IoT. In turn, the IoT may enable a whole new level of government surveillance.
GPS is essentially a web of 32 satellites that collect geographic and chronological data, transmitting it via radio waves to antennae, monitors, and receivers on the ground.
First, satellites communicate with a Control Segment, which consists of several master control stations, four antennae, and six monitor stations.
The Control Segment sends signals to the User Segment, which consists of hundreds of thousands of receivers in the hands of military, scientific, commercial, and civil personnel worldwide.
Finally, the civilian segment employs the accurate locational and chronological data for everything from astronomy to automotive navigation.
GPS and private sector innovation
Before 1996, any sort of private sector GPS-related business involved contracting with the military. Then, Bill Clinton made the network available to civilians. But the signal wasn’t very reliable until 2000, when Clinton discontinued ‘selective availability’, which scrambles the signal.
The government originally had selective availability in place for security reasons. After Clinton cut it, Geocaching, invented by a GPS enthusiast named Dave Ulmer, helped popularize GPS with consumers. The combination of metal detecting and Geocaching is an early example of the technological synthesis that characterizes the IoT.
GPS receivers began popping up in cars, mounted on the dashboard or rearview mirror. In 2004, Qualcomm succeeded in integrating GPS with mobile phones. That same year, Dutch company TomTom invented the PND (Personal Navigation Device), a touchscreen GPS unit with software that prefigured smartphone GPS apps.
Google debuted its free navigation system for Android in 2009. By then, stand-alone GPS from the likes of Garmin and TomTom had lost out to apps. These brands then began to market premium navigation apps for iOS and Android. Meanwhile, brands were discovering they could mine user location data, paying apps for the wealth of data accumulating on the cloud.
Some auto manufacturers also began incorporating onboard GPS, and the possibility of the autonomous car, one of the harbingers of the IoT, started to look real. Gig startups such as Uber and Lyft developed apps that depend to a great extent on GPS. Automated tractors from brands such as John Deere, Case IH, and New Holland have been mobile since 2008.
In Finland, Volvo is using GPS to warn drivers about the location of herds of elk. The warning system incorporates GPS tracking, animal-vehicle collision statistics, and analysis of wildlife movement patterns. If and when the roads become smart roads, as would be the case with the IoT, sensors in the road and other locations could relay data about elk to the cloud, where it would then be analyzed in combination with GPS data to provide an alert to the driver—or to the autonomous vehicle.
Geolocation apps such as Foursquare, Gowalla, and Brightkite are bringing A-GPS (Assisted GPS, which uses cell-sites and, sometimes, Wi-Fi networks to triangulate with satellites for greater accuracy) into the social realm. These apps incorporate location check-ins, social networking, events, and games in an effort to make GPS fun.
GPS, the IoT and government surveillance
Each smartphone, and any smart device, has a GPS chip in it. In my opinion, GPS is the baseline enabling technology for the IoT. Because of it, we realized we could track objects with radio waves—thus RFID. Other specialized sensors, such as optical tags and quick response codes, only need to be added to provide qualitative information. And of course Wi-Fi is in the mix.
If the FBI succeeds in using the All Writs Act of 1789 to break Apple’s encryption, it will set a precedent for the IoT as a massive surveillance tool. Since the IoT is essentially a network of GPS-enabled smart objects, the FBI will know exactly where we are at all times. Information we store on the cloud would be fair game, too.
The FBI’s argument is that they want to hack smartphones to catch the bad guys. Why do we have to be so concerned about our privacy when this would go towards deterring crime?
The principle of privacy, that’s why. And criminals will be aware of government surveillance. Terrorists will know that to remain undetected they’ll need to remain off the smart network or implement additional encryption. As we’re seeing with groups such as Isis, they’re technologically savvy. They would only need to train and hire good hackers.
We’re now witnessing an era when the private sector innovations with GPS, the cloud, and IoT may become tools for government use. It all hangs in the balance as the IoT advances.
By Daniel Matthews
Daniel Matthews
Daniel Matthews is a freelance writer from Boise, ID. Daniel received his Bachelor’s in English from Boise State University in 2006, and is currently working on a book about the 2008 financial crisis. Widely-published online, he specializes in research and analysis that sheds light on the intersection of tech, business, and current affairs. Daniel is an avid writer and technology enthusiast whose mission is to bring journalistic integrity and informed opinions to his audience in ways that make them think differently about the world. You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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The scan-probe facility at CNS offers AFM with AC, Contact modes with 5 channels of imaging outputs, Nanolithography and Nanomanipulation, Conductive AFM (ORCA), MFM, EFM, Coax RF Scanning Probe Microscope. In addition, an array of advanced force measurements, controlled measurement environments (fluid, sample temperature, variable field) are supported. Also available is a combination of AFM and fluorescence optical microscope with high speed camera detection.
Nowadays Atomic Force Microscopy is a general-purpose device used in many configurations for specific force characterization, including electric force microscopy, magnetic force microscopy, microwave impedance microscopy, multifrequency force microscopy, etc.
In its most recent applications AFM has also been proposed in different schemes for optical near-field imaging (SNOM) and spectroscopy at the nanoscale without detecting any light (PiFM).
At CNS, we are contributing to research on optical nano-Imaging with both optical near-field systems and photo-induced force detection.*
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Illinois Vows Revenge But Will It Work?
Posted on October 7, 2015 by bobwyss
Seventy-five years ago St. Louis mounted a great effort to rid itself of air pollution that had plagued the city, and many others throughout North America and Europe, for decades. This is another in a continuing series about that campaign.
By Bob Wyss
The Hotel Belleville fed baked beans and ham to more than 200 coal miners and operators in Southern Illinois and the audience served up a bellyful of outrage about St. Louis.
Officials watch the loading of coal into shuttle cars by conveyor belt at a mine in the 1940s near Johnson City, Illinois. U.S. Dept of Interior
Coal operators on that Friday in early May 1940 vowed to boycott St. Louis goods in retaliation for the city’s refusal to buy the coal they produced. At this gathering, however, many said they preferred the term “trade reciprocity” to boycott. It meant pretty much the same thing – Southern Illinois residents would buy St. Louis products when St. Louis bought Illinois coal.
For months St. Louis officials had been urging its neighbors to the east to cooperate rather than fight the city’s new strict ordinance banning the burning of high sulfur coal. Virtually all of that coal came from Illinois.
The reciprocity resolution was one of several passed that night in what reporters described was an often raucous gathering.
“Frequent applause greeted speakers who talked of trade reciprocity,” reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “Some of the numerous speakers said they would have threatened boycott but didn’t want to use the term.”
Instead they likened the St. Louis action to the nation’s ill-fated prohibition of alcohol and speakers talked about how to reclaim the market.
Clarence V. Beck, a self-described St. Louis coal man, said there was no evidence that the coal smoke each winter in the city was the cause of rising respiratory illnesses.
Richard F. Wood, executive director of the Solid Fuel Institute of St. Louis, which represented coal interests, said the city seemed desperate, it had changed its ordinances on coal three times in the last five years.
Another ordinance that was proposed at the meeting called on the city to abolish the new ordinance. Both that proposal and the reciprocity measure were approved.
The bean dinner was financed by Bituminous Casualty Safety Council, which represented coal companies.
By August the coal companies working with union representatives said that they had organized six towns, which vowed to boycott St. Louis goods.
“This time it is not an idle rumor or threat,” said Clarence G. Stiehl, president of the St. Clair-Madison Coal Operators’ Association.
The six towns were outside of Belleville, Ill. and they had a combined population of about 10,000.
Stiehl said the residents were 100 percent in favor of the boycott, because most were miners who had been organized by the Progressive Miners Union.
The boycott would intensify when the mines reopened in the early Fall, said Stiehl. He said those backing the ban would be especially motivated if the 80 members of the coal operators association were unable to find buyers for their product.
The only other solution for Illinois was to build processing plants to convert the soft, high sulfur coal into smokeless fuels. While the state of Illinois indicated it was willing to make that investment, it could take years for the plants to be completed.
But not everyone in Illinois was backing the boycott.
The Old Ben Coal Corp. in West Frankfort, Ill. announced during the summer that it had enough low sulfur coal to double its production and delivery to St. Louis. In addition, the company was rushing to complete a plant that would convert higher sulfur coal into smokeless briquette that would also comply with the new St. Louis regulations.
In addition, the Illinois Municipal League rejected a boycott referendum and instead authorized it leadership to meet with St. Louis officials.
“We won’t get anywhere unless we all go together,” said Mayor Lester Hileman of Christopher, Ill. “If we don’t take care of our interests down here, we won’t have any.”
Hileman was described by a reporter as “an abrupt, gnarled man who discharges his mayoral duties in time taken from his refrigeration business.” Hileman likened St. Louis to a “fellow who pats you on the back and gives you a nice smile as long as you carry our money to him.”
While some Illinois newspapers supported the boycott the majority urged restraint.
The Illinois State Register in Springfield counseled coal operators “to give careful consideration of the danger of losing one of their best cash customers – St. Louis.”
Added E.R. Jones, the editor of the Marion Evening Post: “We have never seen any good accomplished trying to force something upon a community it does not want.”
In mid-August the Post-Dispatch was asking both officials and business people if the boycott was developing. Few were seeing any signs of it.
A Marissa, Ill. businessman said he had heard people talk about the boycott but he was not seeing any difference in sales.
“The boycott must be somewhere else,” said another unnamed merchant in New Athens, Ill. “I haven’t seen anything of it here.”
St. Louis Mayor Bernard Dickmann said any boycott would not deter his city.
“We intend to go along just as we are until the problem of smoke has been resolved,” he said. “We’re not trying to ruin their business, we’re trying to help it. As I said years ago, we want their commodity but we don’t want their dirt.”
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A rescue’s success hinges upon EPIRB
Feb 21st, 2013 · Comments Off on A rescue’s success hinges upon EPIRB
It was another early Friday morning for the crew of a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules based out of Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C. Fifty-knot winds roared around the airframe while the crew scoured the dark cauldron of 20-foot seas below for a boat. Rain lashed the plane, reducing visibility to less than a mile. Radar was next to useless and no one had been able to contact the distressed vessel. The only thing guiding the crew was an unregistered, but active, emergency position-indicating radio beacon, broadcasting a signal approximately 680 miles east from the U.S. and 75 miles north of Bermuda.
Coast Guard watchstanders at the 5th District Command Center in Portsmouth, Va., had received the EPIRB broadcast at 1:39 a.m., Feb. 9, and immediately reached out to partner agencies in Bermuda to confirm the distress signal.
The sailing vessel Wolfhound is seen here approximately 80 miles north of Bermuda in the FLIR camera of a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules from Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., Feb. 9, 2013. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class Sarah Bachman and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jerimiah Strombeck
With the beacon unregistered, neither Rescue Coordination Center Bermuda nor the Coast Guard knew who or what they were searching for, or if the vessel had other means of communication available to them. In contrast, with a properly registered beacon, information regarding the vessels type, color, communication equipment and alternative contacts is quickly available. It would also expedite Coast Guard notification and nearly eliminate the information gathering process, allowing responders to focus primarily on the rescue efforts.
n emergency position indicating radio beacon is shown secured to a 25-foot Response Boat-Small at Coast Guard Station Curtis Bay. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandyn Hill.
Coast Guard watchstanders launched a crew aboard a Hercules aircraft with an operational range of 2,487 miles at approximately 3:45 a.m. while RCC Bermuda reached out through AMVER, the automated mutual-assistance vessel rescue system, to locate nearby a crew of a commercial ship willing to lend a helping hand.
“Typically there are too few rescue boats, cutters, patrol boats, helicopters and aircraft to cover every square mile of ocean,” said Ben Strong of AMVER Maritime Relations. “With AMVER, there are over 21,000 commercial ships that are participating in this search and rescue program.”
The morning of Feb. 9, the crews of the merchant vessels Tetien Trader and the Eurochampion, both more than 80 miles away, responded to the AMVER request and diverted their courses to assist.
Meanwhile, in the air, the Hercules crew used the EPIRB signal to hone in on the distressed vessel, but weather and sea conditions were hampering the search effort.
“There was no moon, and multiple cloud layers and thunderstorm cells blocked any available light provided by the stars,” said Lt. j.g. Caleb Thorp, the Hercules pilot. “The rain was near continuous, which reflected any light emitted from the aircraft and caused our night vision goggles to be useless. So we secured as many lights on the aircraft as possible to aid the search outside. We could only see straight down where we saw very rough seas.”
Finally, through the waves and winds, the C-130 crew received a blip on their radar that matched the profile of a sailboat.
Unable to actually see the vessel, and failing to establish communications over the radio, the Hercules crew began to fly over the boat’s location, flashing the plane’s wing tip landing lights to grab the crew’s attention.
The sailing vessel Wolfhound is seen here approximately 80-miles north of Bermuda in the FLIR camera of a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules from Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., Feb. 9, 2013. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class Sarah Bachman and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jerimiah Strombeck
“We couldn’t see anything on the first pass, but on the second pass we saw a light cutting through the blowing rain,” said Thorp. “We flashed our lights and the sailing vessel flashed a handheld light back at the aircraft.”
The sailing vessel, later identified as the 48-foot long Wolfhound, lost all power and was at the mercy of the Atlantic Ocean. With the power out, its radio was useless, and the four Irish nationals aboard had no other means of contacting a rescue agency.
Within six hours, both of the AMVER merchant vessels arrived on scene, led there by the Hercules crew. The crew of the 738-foot Tetian Trader eventually came alongside the Wolfhound and helped the crew leave their stricken ship.
On average, there is a commercial ship in the AMVER system that is involved in saving a life somewhere in the world every 33 hours.
The rescue of the crew aboard the Wolfhound demonstrates how the culmination of EPIRB technology and the partnerships between multiple agencies save lives. The only other thing that might have better facilitated this successful search and rescue effort would have been if the sailboat’s EPRIB had been registered and up to date. With an unregistered EPRIB, a distress alert may be delayed before reaching the Coast Guard, often in situations in which there is not a moment to spare.
Lt. j.g. Caleb Thorp, an HC-130 Hercules pilot, is shown here on the tarmac of Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., Feb. 20, 2013. Thorp was the pilot of a Hercules in a distress case involving the sailing vessel Wolfhound, located 680 miles east of North Carolina and 75 miles north of Bermuda on Feb. 9, 2013. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert
A Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircrew consisting of Lt. j.g Kevin Clark, Petty Officer 3rd class Sarah Bachman, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jimmy Feenstra, Petty Officer 1st Class Micah DeVries, Lt. j.g. Caleb Thorp, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremiah Strombeck are shown at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., Feb. 20, 2013. The aircrew, including Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory Salamon, not shown, had responded to a distress alert from the sailing vessel Wolfhound, located 680 miles east of North Carolina and 75 miles north of Bermuda on Feb. 9, 2013. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert
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Sir Maurice Wilkes 1913 - 2010
Dudley, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
c. 1935 - graduate student in the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, England researching the propagation of radio waves in the ionosphere; 1938 - awarded PhD; 1945 - after WW2 returned to Cambridge; 1946-1970 - head of the Mathematical Laboratory; 1949: Wilkes and the staff of the Mathematical Laboratory (later known as the Computer Laboratory) at Cambridge University developed EDSAC (Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator), the first fully functional, stored-program electronic digital computer; 1970-1980 - head of the Computer Laboratory; 1985 - published Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer; post 1980 - worked for DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation); adjunct professor at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts; later worked at the Olivetti Research Laboratory, Cambridge, England; 2000 - awarded knighthood; 2002 - rejoined the Computer Laboratory as an emeritus professor
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Paranoia For The People • Friday 22 June
Dr David Robert Grimes presents Conspiracy Theories in the 21st Century
8:00pm • Friday 22nd June • Blackrock Castle Observatory
Conspiratorial ideation (e.g., the moon landings were faked; climate-change is a hoax; vaccination is dangerous) is the tendency of individuals to believe that events and power relations are secretly manipulated by certain clandestine groups and organizations. Public acceptance of these ostensibly explanatory conjectures remains high, even when they are non-falsifiable, lacking in evidence, or demonstrably false.
To exacerbate the problem, social media provides fertile ground for conspiracy theories to rapidly propagate, and dedicated echo-chambers can insulate these beliefs from critical examination.
In this talk, we’ll examine what makes conspiracy theories so virile, including recent mathematical models that aim to understand the viability of such beliefs, and models of how they spread. And we’ll see how much damage such claims can cause, and why in our hyper-connected era its more imperative than ever before to combat false narratives.
About The Speaker: Dr David Robert Grimes is a physicist and cancer researcher, currently based at the Queens University Belfast and a visiting researcher at University of Oxford. His research focuses chiefly on the application of radiotherapy physics, and oxygen modelling, and academic work on factors influencing public perception and understanding of science.
He is also a science writer and frequently contributes to the Guardian, Irish Times and BBC on a wide spectrum of science, society and philosophical topics. He was joint recipient of the 2014 Nature / Sense about Science Maddox Prize for Standing Up for Science.
David can be found on Twitter @drg1985
This talk takes place at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork at 8:00pm on Friday 22nd June. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend!
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Odd Numbers with Darren Dahly
Darren Dahly, Principal Statistician of the Clinical Research Facility Cork, Presents A Skeptic’s Guide To Common Statistical Paradoxes & Biases
8:00pm • Friday 8th June • Blackrock Castle Observatory
There are lots of ways to fool ourselves with data. This talk will help you defend yourself against the most common statistical paradoxes and biases. Examples will include how regression to the mean can explain most placebo effects, and how collider bias can lead us to think that smoking during pregnancy is actually good for small babies.
About The Speaker: Darren Dahly is the Principal Statistician of the Clinical Research Facility Cork, and a Senior Lecturer in Research Methods at UCC.
Darren can be found on Twitter @statsepi
This talk takes place at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork at 8:00pm on Friday 8th June. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend!
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BATCH B STREAM II TO START ORIENTATION IN JANUARY 2017- NYSC
by CLO · November 17, 2016
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured members of the public that the scheme has made all necessary preparations to ensure the mobilisation of all eligible prospective corps members in the next service year.
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen. Sule Kazaure takes took over as the 17th DG of the scheme, promising to priotise welfare of corps members and the staff. Brig.-Gen. Sulaiman Kazaure gave the assurance in Abuja on Wednesday during a Media Parley organised by the scheme for Editors and Reporters of various media organisations in the country.
Kazaure explained that although the scheme could presently cater for only 86,000 out of the 170,000 screened for the next service year it had taken necessary precautions to ensure the rest partook in the service. “In the 2016 budget, provision was made for the mobilisation of a total of 210,000 corps members. However, the figure for both 2016 Batch ‘A’ and Batch ‘B’ has more than doubled the original projection. “Like we did before the 2016 Batch ‘A’ orientation course, we have appealed to government for special intervention grant to mop up excess of this figure.
“So far, we have received the green light from the relevant government agencies to prepare for the mobilisation of all qualified prospective corps members. “However, the limited cumulative capacity of the orientation camps nationwide necessitates a second stream orientation course for the 2016 Batch ‘B’ which is planned for January 2017,” the director-general said. Kazaure commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his personal intervention in strengthening the operations of the scheme and some state governors for their support toward promoting national unity and development. The director-general, however, appealed to defaulting states, local government councils and NGOs to support the NYSC in delivering its national development objectives, pointing out that lack of support remain the biggest challenge of the scheme. According to him, this attitude is most glaring in the limited capacity and quality of facilities in most orientation camps across the country; hence the inability of the corps to accommodate more than 78,000 in one orientation course.
He therefore called on all state and local governments to wake up to their responsibilities of assisting the scheme in the provision of orientation camp facilities and post-camp accommodation and transport of corps members. Kazaure listed other responsibilities to include logistics support for inspection of corps locations, material support for Community Development Service (CDS) and security of corps members during the service year. This notwithstanding, the director-general disclosed that the corps is collaborating with about 12 organisations and agencies to deliver its mandate on national development. Similarly, he said that the scheme had trained more than 600,000 corps members on various skills to be self reliant in the last four years, adding that nine beneficiaries of the Presidential; awardees have been granted automatic employment into Federal Civil Service in addition to cash donations. Besides, the director-general said that more than 300,000 rural communities have benefitted from the NYSC medical outreach conducted in October 2015, among other achievements. He pledged that the scheme would continue to sensitise corps members to maintain neutrality, honesty and commitment to electoral duties.
Earlier, the Director of Press, Mrs Bose Aderibigbe, described the media parley as an avenue for the scheme to enlist the support of the media in showcasing its activities with a view to sustain public appreciation of the schemes relevance. She appealed to the media to continue imbibe the ethical principles of objectivity and balanced reportage especially in handling issues affecting the scheme to avert the negative impacts of misrepresented facts.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stream I of the next batch for NYSC mobilisation, which is the 2016 Batch ‘B’, would commence orientation exercise on Nov. 24. The 2016 Batch ‘B’ stream II are expected to commence orientation in January 2017.
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Ola says:
After my registration nysc text me to wait for next batch
Will the stream 11 of 2016 batch b prospective corps members be paid the November and December allowance?
Ayomide Jums says:
No…… Stream II officially starts their service in January. So in january
ALIBEST says:
dat means no one knw d date in january 4 callup letter printing na wa oo,b4 january some ppl go don turn over age oo
Oluwatosin says:
please when is the call up letter for batch B stream 2 be out
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Ayat Celebrates Blackness In ”Shugah2x” Video
By CulArtBlog, August 7, 2019
‘‘Hollywood made the mistake, often (thinking) that, ‘oh no we can’t let black skin be dark, even though it is. There is a way to let everyone look like they look in the real world and be beautiful’’- Patrick Cady, cinematographer on the HBO hit series ‘’Insecure.
For years, the black skin has not earned the same attention as other skin colours on television. The derision of its value is historically entrenched. Even today, the attention that a very dark-skinned person is accorded is not on the same scale as someone with a lighter hue receives, albeit they are cast from the same ancestry.
Through visual platforms like television, movies and beauty/fashion magazines, the ‘dark skin-is- inferior’ narrative has been deliberately cultivated, nurtured and promoted. And like a wound inflicted on the memories of many including those blessed with dark skin, the narrative has become truth.
The desire to look ‘beautiful’ among dark-skinned people created another business realm for the powers that be through skin-lightening products. Having witnessed the implications of these skin products on a dark skin – both medically and on one’s self-esteem, the reclamation of self has become an important agenda.
The visual medium that was used to debase the dark skin people has become the tool for this conscious reclamation of skin tone agenda. Black people in various aspects of entertainment are helping foster new ideas, revealing the pride in being black or dark skinned.
Ghanaian artist Kirani Ayat’s recently released video sit rightly within this new wave of highlighting the beauty of the black skin. The video for “Shugah2x” is directed by the super creative Andy Madjitey. From the opening scene where a shirtless Ayat is shown after a screen partition to the powerful dance movements at the end is a celebration of black beauty. The screen parting is akin to that seen at the theatres.
Read: AYAT Celebrates Love On New EP
Shot entirely in black- and – white, the video did not only focus on the skin tone of its characters. It also tackled the subject of the individual freedom while exhibiting our culture through fashion and dance. One also sees how a lady in just her underwear confidently posses with her back at the camera with part of her breast showing. The contrast between her dark skin tone and the white underwear makes for a perfect picture. (Same goes for other scene).
Andy Madjitey’s frame- like shots look like paintings on a wall. That is, each scene can pass as a piece of art hanging in a gallery. The details and the monochrome shots look spectacularly engrossing, exciting, refreshing and fulfilling.
The video for “Shugah2x” belongs in the canon of videos where art, rather than the music creates an indelible impression on your mind, largely off its minimalistic tone, sharp yet narrow focus and both Ayat and Andy Madjitey’s creativity. (Joey B’s “La Familia, Pappy Kojo’s ‘’Nyame Bra’’ and Obrafour’s ‘’Ako’’ or M.anifest’s ‘’Simple Love’ emphasized the artsy side of their videos).
“Shugah2x” is lifted off the experimental “Her Vibe Is Right” EP by Ayat and features Genifa who offered a dose of soul to the EDM influenced track.
Watch Kirani AYAT – Shugah 2x
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A music geek’s guide to pubradio SXSW coverage
NPR Music’s live coverage of the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference in Austin begins with tonight’s showcase headlined by Spoon, a hometown favorite kicking off their U.S. tour with this SXSW performance. Tune in at 9 p.m. ET to catch the full line-up including Visqueen, the Walkmen, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, and Broken Bells. Tomorrow at 1:30 pm ET, NPR Music presents a daytime showcase of six acts headlined by the Sleigh Bells. Five public radio stations–The Current, KEXP, KUT, WFUV, and WXPN–are presenting SXSW coverage in partnership with NPR; most plan to broadcast and webcast their own live shows. In fact, this afternoon at 4 Austin’s KUT offers a showcase featuring Nashville rocker Bobby Bare Jr., Jason Collett of Broken Social Scene and Nigerian soul songstress Nneka. The biggest pubradio-sponsored showcase of all appears to be WFMU’s “massive, 14 band, two-stage” event on Friday from 8 pm-3 am. KCRW will bring SXSW to its listeners on Morning Becomes Eclectic and during a Saturday showcase featuring Rogue Wave. And this year, for the very first time, Radio Milwaukee sent a team to produce on-air and online SXSW coverage. Many pubradio personalities are tweeting from SXSW; for the refreshing perspectives of two bonafied rock chicks, follow Rita Houston of WFUV and Carrie Brownstein of NPR Music’s Monitor Mix.
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Bundobust - the indy Indian food and drink brand tipped for greatness
Gerry Corner 1 August 2018
Gerry Corner meets co-owner Marko Husak and tucks into 'the best food in the western world'
THE indy Indian food and drink brand tipped for greatness is giving Liverpool a taste of what they can expect in the not-too-distant.
Business is brisk at the Bundobust bus, where a marriage of south Asian street food and booze brewed specially to partner it, is a match made in heaven for visitors to the Liverpool Craft Beer Expo.
Bold Street will be home to the third restaurant in the award-laden Bundobust family, which has been working its way from east to west – via Leeds and Manchester – since Bradford boys Marko Husak and Mayur Patel were introduced to each other in the North’s Official Capital of Curry.
Like all the best ideas, you wonder why nobody thought of it sooner
Liverpool is going to have to wait a little longer than expected for the Bold Street branch where the first-floor space, a former clothes store, is proving a challenge. It’s tailor made, all right, just not for a restaurant and the planned autumn opening is now looking more like January or February 2019.
Bundobust went down a storm at the Craft Beer Expo
Meanwhile, Chris Botham, who heads up the Manchester operation, is on festival duty at the Invisible Wind Factory in Liverpool’s North Docks. As he sets an array of food before me, he says customers have been telling them that the New Year can’t come soon enough.
Right on cue, a passing festival-goer, points an emphatic finger at my late lunch. “This,” he declares, “is the best food in the western world”.
He may be right but this cuisine’s origins have their roots firmly in the eastern world, or more specifically the Indian state of Gujarat, where a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, shapes and textures combine to create a unique taste sensation, and all without fur means or foul. In other words, no meat, no chicken, and no seafood for that matter.
Oh, did I not mention, Bundobust is one hundred per cent vegetarian. And it has quite a nerve moving into a city centre where every other restaurant opening in the past ten years seems to have involved meat and few veg.
Bundobust owners Mayur Patel and Marko Husak (right)
Earlier in the day, joint founder Husak tells me the experience of Manchester, where Bundobust was voted the city’s best restaurant and Observer food critic Jay Rayner raved about the place, has “given us great confidence”. Besides, he adds, “vegetarian is the fastest growing market in the UK”.
Nevertheless, they don’t make a big deal of the “V” word – indeed, you will struggle to find any mention of it on their website.“There is still a bit of a stigma,” he says. “We don’t want to put them off. A lot of people come in and they don’t even know they’ve not eaten meat.”
Back at the van, I dig into the one real concession to the carnivore, the Vada Pav, Bundobust’s answer to burger and chips. “Mumbai’s favourite burger” is a deep-fried spicy mashed potato disc, served in a brioche bun, with one half smeared in a vibrant chutney of mint and coriander, the other a chilli-fired red version.
Think super-charged scallops. And the double carbohydrate-hit soaks up the beer like nothing else. On the side, okra fries, in a chickpea batter, seasoned with black salt and mango powder, are perfectly dry and crunchy and moreish.
Okra fries and a Vada Pav - “Mumbai’s favourite burger”
Bundo chaat: samosa pastry, chickpeas, potato, tamarind chutney, yoghurt, onion, turmeric noodles & chilli sauce
Two other dishes - bundo chaat and bhel puri – are classic Indian snack food, the latter in in particular hitting the senses like a high-explosive device: peas, red onion and tomato tossed in tamarind chutney and spices, shards of samosa pastry and puffed rice adding the shrapnel, and topped off with pomegranate seeds.
Both are served cold and feel like proper street food, not just small portions of a sit down curry. And when the food is, as Rayner concluded, “uncompromising, self-confident and clever”, who needs the butchered flesh of animals anyway.
That’s not even to mention the beer, which here includes a well-named Bombay Dazzler, a classic Belgian witbier with subcurrents of cardomom, coriander and ginger. On tap, it goes down a treat with the Mumbai bap, and a new improved version is on the way.
“We use drinks that cut through the spice, and hold up to the spice,” Husak says. Liverpool brewers Black Lodge and Mad Hatter may both be contributing to future Bundobust drinks lists.
Husak: “We use drinks that cut through the spice, and hold up to the spice,”
Like all the best ideas, you wonder why nobody thought of it sooner; combining, as Husak puts its, “the nation’s favourite beverage and the most popular food in Britain”.
Rayner declared there should be a Bundobust in every university town in the north of England. To his credit, Husak says they prize quality over quantity. “We’d love to have ten restaurants but it’s getting chefs in who are always A1, food that’s always A1, the atmosphere always A1. We don’t want to lose the vibe.”
The convivial, communal feel is all part of the Bundobust offer. So for now they are focusing on Bold Street, Liverpool’s world on a plate, where extraction, ventilation, noise pollution and smell pollution issues are gradually being overcome to the satisfaction of all concerned.
Back at the pop-up, which is how it all started, a packed festival crowd’s day-long binge on food and booze is starting to take a toll and the Invisible Wind Factory is living up to its name…
Bundobust Liverpool opens on Bold Street later this/early next year.
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If Non-Stop Is A Speed Knockoff, Julianne Moore Is Sandra Bullock
By: Katey Rich
With Taken 2 currently dominating theaters after making an incredible $50 million this weekend, now’s a great time for Liam Neeson to start setting up his next project– and, as you might expect by now, he’ll be putting his action skills to the test again. He’s already set to lead Non-Stop, a thriller in which he’ll play an air marshal responding to mysterious threats against the lives of the passengers on board. Now an actress has hopped on board to join him, and lucky for Neeson, she’s a familiar face.
Julianne Moore, who starred opposite Neeson in the erotic thriller Chloe in 2009, has signed on to play Neeson’s love interest, according to THR. She’s described as “a feisty passenger who is good with electronics,” which suggest they somehow manage to forge a romance on board a doomed plane. I can’t be the only one who’s now immediately thinking of Speed, and wondering if there will be some Dennis Hopper-style super villain lingering in the background and telling Neeson to keep an eye on that wildcat.
Non-Stop will be directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who previously guided Neeson through Unknown, the Europe-set thriller that even the makers ofTaken 2 acknowledged was pretty damn similar to Taken. If Non-Stop winds up being as much of a Speed riff as it looks, they’ll at least be spinning off from an older movie and giving Neeson yet another chance to be a badass. With Taken 3 now on the table, he show no signs of stopping.
Source: Cinema Blend
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Rolls Royce and Intel partner for floating data centres
First we had Microsoft sending a data centre to the bottom of the ocean, now we have Intel and Rolls Royce intending to float them on the surface.
The two companies have formed a partnership to collaborate on designs for intelligent shipping systems involving data centres on ships with the goal to make commercial shipping safer.
“We’re delighted to sign this agreement with Intel, and look forward to working together on developing exciting new technologies and products, which will play a big part in enabling the safe operation of autonomous ships,” says Rolls-Royce Ship Intelligence engineering and technology director Kevin Daffey.
“This collaboration can help us to support ship owners in the automation of their navigation and operations, reducing the opportunity for human error and allowing crews to focus on more valuable tasks.”
In terms of the tech onboard, the new shipping intelligence systems will have data centre and artificial intelligence capabilities in addition to edge computing infrastructure throughout that independently manages navigation, obstacle detection, and communications.
“Simply said, this project would not be possible without the leading-edge technology Intel brings to the table,” says Daffey.
“Together, we’ll blend the best of the best, Intel and Rolls-Royce to change the world of shipping.”
Intel UK general manager and senior vice president Adrian Criddle says the components embedded in the systems are dedicated to work load consolidation, edge computing, communications and storage, which include
Intel Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology will provide engineers with a flexible platform and the IP and components for edge operations such as obstacle detection and navigation
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors will manage complex modelling of ship functions with future developments expected to use learning models to support fully automated operations
Memory and storage to ensure ship intelligence systems are reliable and support extracting maximum value from the data generated through real-time analysis and systems modelling
“Rolls-Royce is a key driver of innovation in the shipping industry we are proud to be working with them on smart, connected and data-centric systems that will be a foundation for safe shipping operations around the world in the future,” concludes Criddle.
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May 14, 2011: The Return of Sony Playstation Network
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2011 – Hackers took down the Sony Playstation network on April 20th, 2011. Around 77 million accounts were comprimised and gamers couldn’t play online for over a month. On May 14, Sony started bringing the services back online on a country-by-country basis. North America was the first, and people could sign-in, play PS3 and PSP games, access rented content, play music already purchased, and use approved 3rd party apps such as Hulu and Netflix. A firmware update 3.61 was also available to update security for the users.
When it was all said and done, Sony had lost $171 million on this outage.
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2006– At a press conference before E3, Sony announced the Playstation 3 gaming console. This would be for a November 17 release and would feature items like Bluetooth wireless controllers, Wi-Fi and HDMI video output, and more. The system also will contain a Blu-ray disc system and pre-installed HDD.
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Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [NASDAQ: ALRN] gained 42.22% on the last trading session, reaching $1.92 price per share at the time. The company report on January 11, 2021 that Aileron Therapeutics Announces Completion of $35.9 Million Registered Direct Offering with Participation by New Fundamental Healthcare Investors Acorn Bioventures, BVF Partners, L.P. and Maven Investment Partners.
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– Aileron plans to use net proceeds to undertake Phase 1b chemoprotection trial of ALRN-6924 in patients with p53-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) –.
Aileron Therapeutics Inc. represents 39.32 million in outstanding shares, while the company has a total market value of $71.12 million with the latest information. ALRN stock price has been found in the range of $1.56 to $1.97.
If compared to the average trading volume of 2.01M shares, ALRN reached a trading volume of 30813605 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [ALRN]:
William Blair have made an estimate for Aileron Therapeutics Inc. shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Outperform, with their previous recommendation back on July 24, 2017. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Jefferies raised their target price to Buy. The new note on the price target was released on July 24, 2017, representing the official price target for Aileron Therapeutics Inc. stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $19, while BofA/Merrill analysts kept a Buy rating on ALRN stock.
The Average True Range (ATR) for Aileron Therapeutics Inc. is set at 0.14 The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 6.00, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.38.
Trading performance analysis for ALRN stock
Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [ALRN] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 82.86. With this latest performance, ALRN shares gained by 92.00% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 118.58% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 134.17% in the past year of trading.
Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for ALRN stock in for the last two-week period is set at 80.39, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 86.10, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 74.21 for Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [ALRN]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 1.1027, while it was recorded at 1.4060 for the last single week of trading, and 1.0785 for the last 200 days.
Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [ALRN]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Return on Total Capital for ALRN is now -130.18, given the latest momentum, and Return on Invested Capital for the company is -128.88. Return on Equity for this stock declined to -164.77, with Return on Assets sitting at -100.52. When it comes to the capital structure of this company, Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [ALRN] has a Total Debt to Total Equity ratio set at 31.36. Additionally, ALRN Total Debt to Total Capital is recorded at 23.87, with Total Debt to Total Assets ending up at 17.89. Long-Term Debt to Equity for the company is recorded at 28.58, with the Long-Term Debt to Total Capital now at 21.76.
Reflecting on the efficiency of the workforce at the company, Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [ALRN] managed to generate an average of -$2,259,154 per employee.Aileron Therapeutics Inc.’s liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 3.00 and a Current Ratio set at 3.00.
Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [ALRN]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Aileron Therapeutics Inc. posted -0.26/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.27/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 3.70%. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for ALRN. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Aileron Therapeutics Inc. go to 2.10%.
An analysis of insider ownership at Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [ALRN]
There are presently around $5 million, or 14.40% of ALRN stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of ALRN stocks are: RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC with ownership of 1,204,411, which is approximately -12.969% of the company’s market cap and around 31.56% of the total institutional ownership; ENDURANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP, holding 263,439 shares of the stock with an approximate value of $0.36 million in ALRN stocks shares; and VANGUARD GROUP INC, currently with $0.33 million in ALRN stock with ownership of nearly 9.8% of the company’s market capitalization.
Positions in Aileron Therapeutics Inc. stocks held by institutional investors increased at the end of April and at the time of the April reporting period, where 16 institutional holders increased their position in Aileron Therapeutics Inc. [NASDAQ:ALRN] by around 695,294 shares. Additionally, 13 investors decreased positions by around 1,811,428 shares, while 8 investors held positions by with 278,427 shares. The mentioned changes placed institutional holdings at 2,785,149 shares, according to the latest SEC report filing. ALRN stock had 8 new institutional investments in for a total of 431,177 shares, while 9 institutional investors sold positions of 1,591,900 shares during the same period.
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Lefties, solar goons and Roy Cooper kill Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Posted on July 7, 2020 by Brant Clifton
It would have provided more options for consumers and producers of energy. It would likely have kept costs down on all sides. It would have likely created jobs and economic development in eastern North Carolina. But thanks to Roy Cooper and his pals, we can kiss all that GOODBYE:
The CEO of the NC Chamber, the state’s major business promotion organization, slammed the efforts by opponents of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to prompt Duke Energy and Dominion Energy to cancel the $8 billion project, calling it a devastating decision for a region that has lagged in economic growth.
The move shows how “extreme environmental groups” used lawsuits to harm local communities in eastern North Carolina that need energy diversification and more jobs, Gary Salamido said in a statement.
“Make no mistake, the developers didn’t pull the plug on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project,” he said. “The opponents of fossil fuels did, with the aid of their well-funded, highly coordinated, national-in-scope legal machinery.”
Salamido cited permitting delays, legal challenges, court decisions and increased litigation risks for prompting the two giant utilities to fold the project after investing $3.4 billion. The pipeline was supposed to deliver natural gas from New York and Pennsylvania to Virginia and eastern North Carolina regions that don’t have such service. Its initial projected cost of $4.5 billion to $5 billion in 2014 has ballooned to about $8 billion because of delays and higher expenses.
Environmental activists praised the utilities’ decision and urged them to invest more in renewable energy sources. They also have complained that the pipeline would cause too much harm to natural areas including crossing the Appalachian Trail.
Gov. Roy Cooper and Michael Regan, secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, said the move would help the state advance its clean-energy agenda.
But Salamido said, “It is devastating. …. A handful of environmental groups with an extreme agenda and unlimited novel legal theories has canceled jobs and economic opportunity for real North Carolinians. Their mission is to stop the deployment of fossil fuel, and they have rewritten decades of legal and regulatory precedent to do it.”
Natural gas is lower cost and environmentally superior to other forms of energy, he said.
“North Carolina’s energy and economic future depends upon a balanced, all-of-the-above energy development strategy and yesterday’s news about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline shows that some environmentalists and courts only want to take options off the table,” Salamido said. “Meanwhile, eastern North Carolina waits.”
Also, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said the decision by builders to cancel the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is “disappointing” but “economically rational.”
He called it a “a lost opportunity because of the number of jobs that would have been created in places like West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and North Carolina,” Brouillette told Fox Business News.
Reaction from around the state, on both sides, was swift:
[…] “While we’re disappointed that we’re not able to move forward with ACP, we will continue exploring ways to help our customers and communities, particularly in eastern North Carolina where the need is great,” Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good said in a statement.
The pipeline was to run from West Virginia through Virginia and North Carolina, including in Northampton, Halifax, Nash, Wilson, Johnston, Sampson, Cumberland and Robeson counties.
In a news release, The Southern Environmental Law Center called the decision a victory for public lands, landowners in the pipeline’s path, and “for all North Carolinians and Virginians who deserve a clean energy future” and won’t have to pay for an $8 billion pipeline.
“This is a victory for all the communities that were in the path of this risky and unnecessary project,” law center senior attorney Greg Buppert said in a statement. “The Atlantic Coast Pipeline was wrong from the start. After years of opposition, legal defeats and threats to the environment, SELC is relieved to see Duke and Dominion make the right decision to walk away from it.”
PERMIT FIGHT
An investigation for the Republican-controlled legislature concluded last year that Cooper had “improperly used the authority and influence of his office” in the pipeline permitting, The News & Observer reported. As approval of a key water quality permit was announced in January 2018, the Democratic governor said the energy companies had agreed to a $57.8 million fund for environmental mitigation, economic development and renewable energy.
Duke Energy has said that the company did not see the mitigation fund as conditional to the permit approval.
Cooper’s office had called the investigation a “sham.”
Environmentalists and community groups had pressured Department of Environmental Quality to revoke the water quality permit.
Last summer, environmental groups petitioned DEQ to revoke the permit, saying that major impacts in Robeson County had not been disclosed in the application.
When Cooper presented a state clean-energy plan last year that aims to reduce greenhouse gases from electricity production, environmentalists criticized the efforts over the pipeline permit.
Last year, the Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board under DEQ passed a “statement of concern” over the pipeline.
Cooper said in a statement Sunday saying, “This decision and the changing energy landscape should lead to cleaner and more reliable energy generation in North Carolina. Our Clean Energy Plan provides an excellent framework and stakeholder process for renewable energy moving forward.”
What is Roy Cooper planning to run for reelection on? (*How BIG of a mess he’s made?*)
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8 thoughts on “Lefties, solar goons and Roy Cooper kill Atlantic Coast Pipeline”
Rick Shaftan says:
Too bad our nominee is more focused on being a nice guy than calling out this Communist Freak.
Browny Douglas says:
Bye bye farm land. Solar is offering $8000 of our money per acre. Then leasing it back to themselves using our money. Back to woodstoves folks.
And yes the word communist used by Mr Shaften is appropo.
jwmson says:
PLEASE Forrest, capitalize on one or two or 3 of THESE MASSIVE issues Cooper has served up on a golden platter. COVID19 shutdowns, lawsuits, school systems (this is gonna get dicey…wait & see), pipeline…DHS flawed data, stats and nursing homes ONLY beginning testing in July with >60% of ALL NC deaths…….pick 1 or 2 or 3 Forrest and POUNCE….PLEASE!!!!!
PS…anyone else hearing rumors, NC State Fair likely cancelled?? Won’t be surprised…and get a gander at the NC Ag Commissioner’s candidate the Dems have put up….An AOC-wannabe…….what a gem…..Troxler will have a field day with her….and should.
Reaganite says:
Not only are conservatives upset over the government pushing expensive and unreliable “green energy”, but now even far-left film maker Michael Moore has joined in, releasing a new documentary that attacks wind and solar energy as a ripoff of consumers and a disaster for the environment. That full documentary can be watched here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Zk11vI-7czE&feature=emb_logo
Roy Cooper is in the hip pocket of the corrupt energy bandits of Big Wind and Big Solar. We need Dan Forest as governor.
I should add that in watching the Michael Moore film, one should sit through the opening which spews the usual climate alarmist pablum, but that is highly significant as Moore, even while adhering to the leftist party line on “climate change / global warming” being a major problem still burns “green energy” a new one as a consumer ripoff and harmful to the environment. It is tearing Big Wind and Big Solar apart from a leftwing environmentalist viewpoint. Once you get through the opening leftwing pablum, watching a bona fide leftie tear apart “renewable energy” in detail is highly satisfying.
Lint Head in Kannapolis says:
Does Roy Cooper really believe that we can grow corn and beans, raise pigs and chickens on solar and wind power?
Yes he does and that is all we need to know to kick this jerk out of office. And now he supports enviro wachos who wants
to keep our children out of school based on more health care wachos just to hurt Donald Trump? And he supported removing
Silent Sam but supports using the name Tar Heel even though the name comes from slaves who worked in the tar pits. He never
fails to support his alma mater even though William Davie was a slave owner. One hundred and sixteen according to history
books. Damn folks, tar this phony!
Folks, it really doesn’t matter what Cooper does or does not do. The NC RINO Republican Establishment isn’t going to fight back on anything. Our candidates have all run for the hills. Cooper has free reign to do anything he wants. I’m convinced Cooper could have the DOT cranes demolish the legislative building and, at best, Berger and Moore would only issue a weak press release. It’s just that bad in RINO Raleigh.
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Despite Rough Patches, Officials Recall McCain’s Service to Native Americans
McCain served more than three decades on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, twice serving as its chairman, sponsoring or cosponsoring bills ranging from water rights and education to gaming and economic improvement for Native American communities.
by Lillian Donahue and Abdel Jimenez September 11, 2018 July 17, 2019
The late Sen. John McCain on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee with Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, right, who said McCain’s work there benefited Native Americans across the country and not just in Arizona. (Photo by Danika Worthington/Cronkite News)
WASHINGTON – Mention the late Sen. John McCain and images of a war hero or a presidential candidate come to mind – but for far longer than he spent in those roles, McCain was a friend, and sometimes irritant, to Indian Country.
There were disagreements – one tribal leader called it a warm relationship with icy moments – but despite times of tension, Native American and Senate leaders describe McCain as a firm advocate for tribal rights.
“He never worried about whether he was going to be popular or unpopular,” said National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel. “He did not worry about that. He did what was right.”
Mike Andrews, staff director and chief counsel for the committee, said he would at times clash with other members who would argue with the Arizona Republican on issues he felt passionate about.
“He called people out on the carpet, regardless of political affiliation. That’s probably the beauty of Sen. John McCain,” said Andrews, who worked closely with the late senator. “If the treaty’s responsibility wasn’t being upheld, he’d call you out on the carpet.”
Sometimes that extended to tribal leaders as well as fellow senators.
Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye called his relationship with Sen. John McCain as a warm one, but with icy spots. “We’re friends, at the same time, we’re both advocating for our people,” Begaye said recently. (Photo by Arren Kimbel-Sannit/Cronkite News)
Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye recalls times when he and McCain butted heads over policy.
“We’re friends, at the same time, we’re both advocating for our people,” Begaye said in an interview on “Arizona Horizon” shortly after McCain’s death last month of brain cancer.
Begaye described his relationship with McCain as a warm one, but with icy moments. One of those disagreements included a long-standing land dispute over Navajo and Hopi relocation, something Begaye said was a top issue in meetings between the two men.
“When my people were forced off their land, their aboriginal land, they were made promises for economic development, housing, health, those types of things, and roads,” said Begaye, who said many promises have still not been met.
Another sore spot was McCain’s support for a deal that swapped thousands of acres of federal and private land in southeast Arizona to clear the way for a proposed copper mine. Some of the land in the Resolution Copper deal was Oak Flat, land considered sacred by the San Carlos Apache.
San Carlos Apache tribe members listen to the “war song” that began their protest at the Capitol over the proposal to allow mining at Oak Flat. (Photo by Jame Cochran/Cronkite News)
“For Native people, he ran a really, really good race,” said Ken Duncan, a San Carlos Apache member. “But when it came to the finish line, he changed teams. It’s how he finished the race is his legacy.”
But others see a different legacy, pointing to the energy and passion for Indian Country that he brought to the Indian Affairs Committee.
McCain helped pass the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 that let Native Americans tap into the billions of dollars in revenue from casino gambling.
“He did see the need for the Indian gaming community,” Keel said. “That was a great help for Indian Country.”
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, a member of the Indian Affairs Committee, said McCain went beyond Arizona to help tribes all over the country. He recalled how McCain helped him solve a century-long land exchange issue facing Montana’s Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
“Sen. McCain was a respected, bipartisan leader. He worked with me to get this land exchange issue sorted out. It was one problem the Cheyenne tribe faced over 100 years,” Daines said. “I am forever grateful to him for doing that.”
Andrews said McCain’s dedication for progress and accountability in the committee made him a fighter Indian country needed. That could be seen in 2005, he said, when McCain sided with tribes who were defrauded of millions of dollars by lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
“Under Sen. McCain’s chairmanship, he conducted a full investigation and brought to light some of the seediness of what goes on when you abuse power,” Andrews said.
One of pieces of legislation McCain co-sponsored was a bill extending federal support for an AMBER Alert system to help find missing children in Native American reservations. That measure was signed into law by President Donald Trump in April.
Although they did not always see eye-to-eye, Keel said the country lost “a great champion” for Native American rights in McCain’s death.
No matter the issues between McCain and tribal leaders, there was always a profound respect for each other and Keel said he believes the late senator did what he thought was best for Indian Country.
“He said, ‘I love Indian Country. I love coming to these events and doing this,’” Keel said recalling his last conversation McCain at a NCAI conference in 2016. “To him, it was a sense of honor. He did honor us.”
This story was first published at Cronkite News and re-published here with permission.
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Report: New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins owners purchase first two Overwatch League slots
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Lewis’ sources say that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick secured the deals personally, spending about half his time working on the Overwatch League project.
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P-Street Designation for 33rd Ward Business Strips Moves Forward at City Hall
By John Greenfield
Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park. Photo by Aaron via Flickr
A few months ago, a proposed suburban-style Walgreens, across the street from the Kimball Brown Line station in Albany Park, inspired a campaign to ban car-centric development in the neighborhood’s vibrant retail districts. Now, an ordinance to officially classify stretches of Montrose, Lawrence, and Kedzie in the neighborhood as Pedestrians Streets, or P-Streets, is moving forward in City Council.
After residents objected to Walgreens’ plan to build the drugstore with a parking lot occupying the southwest corner of the Lawrence/Kimball intersection, 33rd Ward Alderman Deb Mell asked the company to go back to the drawing board to create a more walkable design. Walgreens still hasn’t provided an alternative plan. Meanwhile, the alderman asked the Chicago Department of Transportation to look at the possibility of creating P-street designations along several business corridors in the ward.
The designation is intended to prevent development that encourages driving and discourages walking, biking, and transit use. It forbids the creation of new driveways, and requires that the whole building façade be adjacent to the sidewalk. The main entrance must be located on the P-Street, and at least 60 percent of the façade between four and ten feet above the sidewalk must be windows.
On P-Streets, any off-street parking must be located behind the building and accessed from the alley. Meanwhile, developers who build on P-Streets near transit stops can get an “administrative adjustment,” exempting them from providing any commercial parking spaces. In effect, the designation ensures that future developments will be pedestrian-friendly, and blocks the creation of drive-throughs, strip malls, car dealerships, gas stations, car washes and other businesses that cater to drivers.
At a June 25 City Council meeting, Mell introduced an ordinance to create P-Streets on Montrose from California to Kimball, Lawrence from Sacramento to Central Park, and Kedzie from Montrose to Lawrence. The legislation will likely go before the city’s zoning committee in early September. If the committee approves it, the ordinance will go before the full City Council for a vote.
Last week, Mell’s newsletter announced that the ordinance is moving ahead. It noted that red-and-white signs have been attached to trees and light poles along the three streets, alerting residents to the proposed changes.
The alderman told me the legislation was inspired by the Walgreens proposal, plus two other strip mall projects – one at Lawrence and Kimball, and the other at Lawrence and Central Park — that originated while her predecessor and father Richard Mell was alderman. She credited her ward’s transportation advisory committee with coming up for the idea for P-Streets in the ward.
Deb Mell said she has a different philosophy towards development than her dad. “We’re moving away from such a dependence on automobiles,” she said. “We have the Brown Line and buses on Montrose, Lawrence, and Kimball, so we’ve got pretty good transit. I get around on my bike, and right now you have to watch out for cars coming out [of driveways] everywhere.”
The alderman noted that she was recently in New York City and experienced the Summer Streets ciclovía, which opens up seven miles of Park Avenue for car-free recreation. “It gets people out, it reduces traffic, and it reduces crime,” she said. Mell hadn’t heard about Chicago’s Open Streets ciclovía, which was canceled this year due to funding issues, but said she’d be interested in seeing the event revived in the future.
In the past, aldermen have lifted P-Street designations on certain stretches in order to accommodate car-oriented development. For example, In 2012, 35th Ward Alderman Rey Colón got an ordinance passed nullifying the P-street requirements on Milwaukee between Kedzie and Sawyer, so that a McDonald’s could build a new drive-through.
Mell said she won’t do that. “Once you start opening the door like that, another developer will say, ‘Well, you did it over there – why can’t you do it here.’ My hope is that once they see the P-Street designation, they’ll think outside the box and look into a different design.”
For more info about the proposed P-street designations in Albany Park, contact Mell’s chief of staff Dana Fritz at 773-478-8040.
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A proposal to build a suburban-style Walgreens at the busy corner of Lawrence and Kimball avenues in Albany Park, across from the Brown Line’s terminus, has sparked a proposal to introduce Pedestrian Street designations to the lively, diverse neighborhood. 33rd Ward Alderman Deb Mell has expressed her disapproval of the design, requesting a more walkable store […]
33rd Ward P-Streets Pass; Noon-O-Kabab Moving to Car-centric New Digs
By John Greenfield | Nov 13, 2014
Albany Park just took a step towards a more walkable future. Last week, City Council passed an ordinance to officially zone stretches of Montrose, Lawrence, and Kedzie in the neighborhood as Pedestrian Streets, or P-Streets. “This lets developers know what kind of vision we have regarding movement around the ward,” said 33rd Ward Alderman Deb […]
Albany Park to Walgreens: Make a Walkable Store, Not Curb Cuts and Parking
By Steven Vance | Jan 14, 2014
Members of Albany Park Neighbors, a grassroots group of local residents, are gearing up to convince Walgreens to change the company’s proposed suburban store design for Kimball and Lawrence to one that will work better for a walkable city neighborhood. Walgreens is proposing to demolish an office building with a Payless Shoe Source on the […]
Walgreens: A Safe Pedestrian Design “Doesn’t Work For Us”
Streetsblog Chicago will not be publishing Monday. Numerous neighborhood groups joined Albany Park Neighbors at a community development meeting on Wednesday night to demand more walkable design from Walgreens, which wants to open an outlet at Lawrence and Kimball. Walgreens wants their new store to have a surface parking lot and curb cut on a […]
Community Meeting Scheduled About Jeff Park P-Street Proposal
By John Greenfield | Aug 22, 2014
Interestingly, some of the city’s outlying wards are leading the way when it comes to creating pedestrian-friendly business districts. Last week, I reported how 33rd Ward Alderman Deb Mell has proposed an ordinance that would designate three Albany Park retail strips as Pedestrian Streets. Earlier this week, 45th Ward Alderman John Arena sent a letter […]
Now the Jeff Park NIMBYs Are Fighting Arena’s P-Street Proposal
By John Greenfield | Oct 10, 2014
The Jefferson Park NIMBYs are at it again. First they went nuclear over the city’s proposal for a road diet with protected bike lanes on Milwaukee Avenue, which would have reduced speeding and crashes, and created more people-friendly retail strips. Now they’re freaking out about 45th Ward Alderman John Arena’s proposed ordinance to designate a […]
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“Spirit: Along The Edge” (also known as Cliff) was accepted into the 2018 “Roots” Exhibition at the Center For The Visual Arts in Wausau, WI by judge Lynn Zetzman. Lynn has been the Fine Arts Chair at the Xavier High School in Appleton, WI and has taught for Lawrence University. She is the director of the Aylward Gallery, UW-Fox Valley.
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“So amazed, and so honored. According to the judge there were 350 entries to the exhibition, 56 made it into the exhibition and only 4 received awards. Mine was one of them. I listened to a video Mark MeHaffey created stating how he judged the exhibition. He had four criteria; First, and miles above the other three, was that he needed some kind of connection to the work – be it emotional or intellectual. This connection was, he stated, always in the content of the work, the emotional, aesthetic appeal of the work. Second, design was important, using the elements of principles of design. Third, the technical ability of the artist – how does the artist handle paint, brush, paper and water? He stated that this one was not very important because he felt that if artists were entering international exhibitions they knew how to handle all these things. Fourth, he would find himself thinking “damn I wish I would have thought of that, or done that.” What a treat to listen to his criteria for judging an international exhibition – and what a treat that he related to my work “Cliff” this way.”
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Against the Odds Not Guilty Verdict in Blackmail Trial for Michael Polak at Luton Crown Court
Michael Polak’s client was accused of forcefully gaining entry to a house whilst armed with a knife and threatening that he would return to kill a member of the household if a sum of money was not paid to him. The prosecution called two witnesses who lived at the property who gave evidence of this and they were cross-examined on alleged inconsistencies in their evidence by Michael. After a probing closing speech and despite their being no clear motive for the Crown’s witnesses to fabricate their evidence, the jury returned after just over half an hour of deliberation with a unanimous not guilty verdict.
Michael was instructed by Mr Andrew Smith of SBS Solicitors
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‘Commanding advocate and a great tactician. A very strong strategic thinker. A commanding presence, excellent with clients and exceptionally bright. He has the jury eating out of the palm of his hand.’
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“Kerim Fuad QC’s supreme mastery of the evidence is only surpassed by his ability to charm jurors and judges alike. He combines being the father of the house at the central criminal court with an extremely approachable and down to earth character who leaves clients with an unvarnished understanding of their predicament and a sense of relief that they are represented by the man to get them out of it.”
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‘Commanding advocate and a great tactician. A very strong strategic thinker. A commanding presence, excellent with clients and exceptionally bright. He has the jury eating out of the palm of his hand.’ Legal 500 – 2021 Kerim Fuad QC is Head of Church Court Chambers and the former Leader...
Legal 500 – 2021
Kerim Fuad QC is Head of Church Court Chambers and the former Leader of the South Eastern Circuit. He is the first choice highly experienced defence silk for instructing solicitors’ high-profile, sensitive and most difficult cases.
Kerim is a QC who is prepared to roll up his sleeves and fight fearlessly for his clients. His win rate is breathtaking and is second to none. He has been described as an “ingenious” barrister with a unique ability to relate effortlessly with juries. The court trusts him.
Kerim Fuad QC was the elected Leader of the South Eastern Circuit for 2017 and 2018, a reflection of the esteem with which his peers and the senior judiciary view him.
Kerim is regularly instructed in high-profile, complex and sensitive cases, for example the murder of Damilola Taylor, “the Exeter Bomber”, “the Three Cooks Bakery” murder “the Clockwork Orange” murder, the Uber Driver wife murderer, to name but a few. Kerim’s extraordinary energy, humanity and compulsive attention to detail means that he enjoys great success in defending his trials.
Accordingly he has regular success in huge fraud trials, including by way of example the largest fraud against the NHS to date. He recently represented the main defendant in a 3 month fraud alleged against deaf charities, a complex allegation of cheating the revenue matter at the Old Bailey. He was also counsel in of the largest European human trafficking cases ever.
He is also an Environmental law specialist, working for Thames Water.
Since taking silk Kerim has developed a practice of back to back murder, terrorism, serious sexual abuse and fraud trials, nearly exclusively at the Old Bailey, where he has been described by a resident judge as “the father in the house.”
Kerim has a wealth of past experience prosecuting crime (in particular sexual abuse) at all levels. This gives him a huge insight into the need to protect and understand the needs of vulnerable witnesses. The combination of his empathy, determined and sensitive approach led to great success which later formed the template for his highly astute trial tactics.
He was chosen to work on both National and Local “Better Case Management” Committees in a bid to improve the quality of the experience facing all court users. In particular those who are the most disadvantaged and who naturally can find the crown court an oppressive, daunting and scary place to appear. He hopes to help break down those boundaries.
Kerim is specialist vulnerable witness trained. He has a vast deal of experience in dealing with and obtaining the immediate trust of young and challenging clients and prosecution witnesses. His experience of mental health cases, especially unfitness to plead, defences of insanity and diminished responsibility is second to none.
Kerim has built a first class reputation for winning. He thrives on difficult cases and securing acquittals against the odds, in the face of seemingly the strongest of evidence.
This is why he is one of a small group of QCs who are regularly instructed to defend the most serious cases in the country at the Old Bailey.
He is renowned for his ability to cross-examine experts on complex forensic evidence, and is often instructed in murder cases which demand his understanding of forensic pathology and cell site analysis. He is an outstanding jury advocate who has an innate ability to bring warmth and humour to even the most sensitive of cases. He is renowned for his passionate and persuasive opening and closing speeches.
Kerim is highly regarded for his meticulous attention to detail and he values the importance of having Queen’s Counsel on board from the earliest opportunity and regularly insists on seeing clients in conference to reassure them even before a representation order for Silk is granted.
Kerim accepts instructions in all criminal and international matters and has been instructed by leading magic circle firms, to provide his criminal and regulatory expertise.
Kerim has long had an interest in international law and the benefit to be gained in learning from other legal jurisdictions and forging close cultural ties. Kerim was born in Kampala, Uganda and has lived in Hong Kong; he is of Cypriot heritage. Kerim proudly Co- founded and Co- Chairs “the Cypriot Lawyers’ Society.”
In March 2018 he was specifically chosen by the British High Commissioner to teach advocates in Cyprus and harmonise relations between the two communities. He made strong associations with both Chief Justices there and met their respective judiciaries.
Having fled Uganda as a refugee in the 1970s, he understands better than most the difficulties displacement and isolation can bring.
He has provided a detailed paper to assist the Law Commission on its consultation on the law of Insanity and Automatism. Furthermore he has helped in the response to the Law Commission’s consultation on “Misconduct in Public Office.”
In November 2016 he was the only QC in the country to be selected to visit the Scottish High Court and attend the Scottish CBA Conference.
There he was privileged to give a detailed talk on “Registered Intermediaries- The Theory in Practice in England and Wales.” He has developed strong ties with the Dean and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates.
From 2012 to 2016 Kerim Fuad QC was an active member of the Executive of the Criminal Bar Association.
He was the appointed Chair of the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Bar Mess from 2013 to 2016.
In July 2019 Kerim Fuad QC was appointed by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou (of Easyjet) as a specialist adviser for his Philanthropic Foundation, focusing on matters relating to the island of Cyprus.
Kerim is a qualified Advocacy trainer for the Middle Temple.
He has also been a pupil supervisor for 21 years.
Kerim Fuad QC believes that with the right positive mindset anything can be achieved.
“Do the right thing, not the easy thing.”
Cases of note
R v BM and another – Old Bailey – July to August 2020
On 10th October 2019 at 3.19 pm, a boy boarded the 241 bus on the way to Stratford wearing a balaclava and armed with a very large hunting knife. He proceeded to knife two 15-year-old schoolboys a total of 4 times, in front of terrified passengers, before running off the bus after B. A. who later died of his stab injuries.
Mr Fuad QC’s client was also a 15-year-old schoolboy and was carrying an identical hunting knife in his rucksack which he was seen on CCTV to take out on the same bus to inspect. The defendants’ knives had been bought together. He was alleged to have been the look out and the one who “tipped off” his best friend from the top deck via a lengthy phone call, and other phone calls, to know which bus the deceased and his friends were on and pinpointing where the bus was.
There was previous Snapchat talk involving all the boys in which knives were talked about and threats were made, including who was going to “be the first to be on someone’s blade.”
Mr Fuad’s client was acquitted of all 4 counts.
This acquittal adds to Mr Fuad QC’s quite extraordinary record of Murder acquittals, in particular over the last 10 years.
The other defendant was unanimously convicted of the Murder of B. A. He will be sentenced in due course following probationary reports.
This case has been widely reported in the national press, although reporting restrictions apply in respect of child defendants and witnesses.
On a separate note:
Both Mr Fuad QC and Miss Karaiskos are Cypriots who come from each of the island’s communities. The trial was a classic example of the two working as a successful, cohesive and powerful team.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-50427925
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/london-stabbings-baptista-adjei-death-knife-crime-stratford-latest-a9153776.html
Kerim was instructed by Mr Joel Lamptey of Hanson Woods solicitors.
R v CM and another – Old Bailey – January to February 2020
Murder and Conspiracy to rob. His client used a dumbbell to kill a drug user in Acton and steal cash and Rolex watches from him.
Very powerful evidence connected CM to the murder scene, including; ANPR, CCTV, Cell site, three I messages sent to him by the co- defendant at the time of the killing referring to the need to “Hurry up and get the P,” a contemporaneous phone call that was recorded of the killing and Crimewatch searches done on his phone.
He was convicted and received a life sentence with a minimum term of 32 years’ imprisonment.
https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/convicted-killing-dumbbell-17787100
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/ealing-paul-tong-murder-manslaughter-rolex-watch-a4367651.html
Kerim was instructed by Shahid Khan of AdviceWise solicitors
R v AM and others – Old Bailey - December 2019
Kerim Fuad QC today secured the unanimous acquittal of a young man alleged to have been involved in a “brutal and savage” murder. The trial before HHJ Leonard QC at the Central Criminal Court began on the 2nd December 2019 and lasted four weeks. It was alleged that the victim was stabbed repeatedly to death with a large kitchen knife in front of horrified eye-witnesses in retaliation for being on the “territory” of the three defendants having threatened two of them with a knife. He was instructed on behalf of the first defendant.
It was the defence case that the defendant together with a friend were being robbed by the victim, in an unprovoked incident, when another male emerged from nearby bushes and murdered the victim. It was advanced that there were, in effect, two separate incidents and thus the absence of a joint enterprise. Eye witnesses were skilfully cross-examined to establish a punctuation in time between the initial start of the incident, namely an altercation between the victim and the defendant said to be a robbery, and the end of the incident, when the stabber emerged from a hiding position and brutally attacked the victim.
This was a highly emotive case involving four young males and brought under the spotlight the issue of joint enterprise post Jogee, and the sheer brutality and prevalence of knife crime.
The stabber was duly convicted of Murder. The defendant and his friend were acquitted, however in such sad cases there are never any winners.
This case was another acquittal for Mr Fuad QC marking number eleven of the most recent and sensitive murder cases in which Mr Fuad QC has successfully defended.
It is the third consecutive acquittal for Mr Fuad QC and Mr Witcher when defending together in such cases.
https://courtnewsuk.co.uk/accused-killers-were-in-wrong-place-at-wrong-time/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7858197/Man-21-guilty-brutal-horrific-murder-18-year-old.html
Kerim was instructed by Mahomed Ismail, Director of MFI Law, London.
R v CS – Lewes Crown Court – November 2019
In a murder case dubbed “The Midsomer Murder,” Kerim Fuad QC represented a man who broke into a Waterside house in Bosham, West Sussex late at night in December 2013 with a claw hammer. He used the hammer to attack and kill a grandmother who was house sitting. The horrific injuries, in particular to her head were described as “extreme and akin to those seen in a road traffic accident.”
He then fled to Dej, Romania from where he was extradited under a European Arrest Warrant 6 years later.
The case led to the most extensive police investigation in Sussex history. 9,000 people were interviewed and over 3,000 DNA samples were taken in a police hunt for her killer.
The damning evidence was that he confessed to his ex partner and his dna was found on the bloodied hammer discarded at the scene.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7236667/Hammer-killer-suspect-28-Midsomer-murder-case-Sussex-appears-Romanian-court.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/23/romanian-man-accused-midsomer-murders-killing-remanded-custody/
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/suspect-in-bosham-hammer-death-of-valerie-graves-is-arrested-in-romania-px5szmbtl
Kerim was instructed by Sef Mani of Bark and Co Solicitors.
R v TP – Old Bailey- January to February 2019
Mr Fuad QC represented Mr T.P who accused of the Murder of his wife and Arson with intent to endanger his family and an alternate count of reckless Arson.
After a 13 day trial before the Common Serjeant of London, the jury found him guilty of murder, not guilty of Arson with intent, but guilty of reckless arson.
The jury had been 2 days in deliberation.
He was sentenced to a life sentence with a minimum term of 25 years’ imprisonment. He received a 7 year concurrent sentence for the reckless arson.
His client was alleged to have strangled his wife and forced a flannel deep down the back of her throat whilst she was alive. The prosecution (and pathology evidence) strongly suggested he then dragged her across the floor, removing clumps of her hair (which were found in the hall way and bedroom), locked her in a bedroom and set her body (her head and private parts) and two rooms in the house on fire. Fire experts gave evidence as to it “having to be a deliberate setting of different fires in rooms.”
His three children were prosecution witnesses against him saying he had dragged their mother across the floor from one room to another in which her body was found.
T.P maintained that he was in fact dragging a suitcase, not his wife, and the killing and lighting of the three separate fires was an accident. He could not explain why he lit fire so close to her private parts, but said “it was spiritual like a séance.”
When a neighbour, the deceased’s 80 year old parents and the refuse men came to the burning house to assist, he claimed many times over (and was captured on body worn footage) that his wife was not in the house but had “gone for a walk.” He verbally and physically pushed people out of the house refusing to let them into the bedrooms.
He told the police that he had lit candles to “lighten the mood” and that the bite injuries which matched her teeth on his hand (a piece of his skin was later found), putting the flannel deep in her mouth, were caused by their pet dog. Other injuries to his face were caused; “when shaving.”
Three weeks before the killing he had set up life insurance for the maximum payable to him upon his wife’s death of £310,000 and was also to benefit from her pension. The jury also heard of two earlier separate but unproven reports of him assaulting her, once by attempting to strangle her.
He said in evidence that it was “a shame” she was dead.
In evidence he said he was in shock and was attacked by his wife first who had kicked him to his knee, having initially given a “no comment” interview.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/controlling-bully-thomas-peter-who-15812151
Kerim was instructed by Chanelle Wray of Dexter Henry Solicitors
R v DB and others – Old Bailey – September – November 2018
Kerim Fuad QC’s extraordinary run of Murder Acquittals continues On 31st October 2018, after a 7 week trial at his home court, the Old Bailey, Kerim Fuad QC’s client, D.B was unanimously acquitted of Murder. D was a 17 year old who was clearly captured on cctv running with a large knife in Logan Place W8 in a chasing pack of 20 young men who were chasing down a man, LB who was then, as the crown put it, “butchered” defenceless on the pavement. His client was also remarkably acquitted of manslaughter and violent disorder.
It was the 9th acquittal Mr Fuad QC has secured in his last 10 trials.
Kerim was leading James Hasslacher and instructed by Deborah Spence of Banks and Partners Solicitors
R v F-D I and others – Old Bailey – November 2018 – January 2019
Kerim Fuad QC maintained his unique and extraordinary run of 10 acquittals in his last 11 homicide trials, at the Old Bailey. He led Edward Boateng-Addo, also of Church Court Chambers, successfully representing Mr I who had allegedly played a key role in planning Mr S’s brutal killing with axe handles. He had followed and passed the deceased’s red car 13 times in a space of a few minutes whilst constantly on the phone for just under half an hour and reporting the movements of the deceased’s car to the driver of another car. The multi handed trial ran from early November culminating with their client’s acquittal today. The first 2 defendants were unanimously convicted of murder, another of manslaughter. Another defendant was also acquitted.
Kerim was instructed by Ebenezer Madeinlo of Hanson Woods Solicitors.
R v FK – Murder – Old Bailey – July 2018
Kerim Fuad QC secures another Murder acquittal. After a fascinating and extraordinary trial at Old Bailey that ran some 6 weeks, the jury unanimously acquitted FK of Murder but convicted her of manslaughter. The case widely reported by the media. The defence case not helped by the client who had taken a video and photo of deceased dying on pavement which she posted with the words “that’s what you get for fxcking with me.” She also fabricated documents in the middle of giving her evidence.
Kerim Fuad QC led Kevin Molloy of Church Court Chambers. They were instructed by Attiq Malik of Liberty Law.
R v AS and others – Murder – Old Bailey – May 2018
Kerim Fuad QC wins again Mr Fuad QC’s winning streak continued. The jury at the Old Bailey unanimously acquitted AS on counts of murder and also manslaughter as a lesser alternative. The incident arose over a £20 drug debt in Plashet Park in East Ham on 15th October 2017. AS’s case was that he threw one punch at a man who he thought was an aggressor and then withdrew from the incident. Another stabbed the deceased who died at the scene from a single wound to the heart.
Kerim Fuad QC was leading Robert Newcombe. They were instructed by Mahomed Ismail of MFI Law, Solicitors.
R v D. L and others – Old Bailey – Murder. February 2018
After a hard fought six week trial at the Old Bailey, Kerim Fuad QC and Fiona McAddy’s client, DL was the only one of the 5 defendants to be acquitted of Murder & Manslaughter. DL was unanimously acquitted.
In what was one of his toughest cutthroat defences to date, Mr Fuad QC exposed the first 3 defendants’ lies, that their client DL was in the culprit car that went to the murder and whom was alleged by all to have played a lead part in the brutal and fatal knife attack on young Jermaine Goupall.
This was in spite of DL getting a text shortly before the murder saying;
“Get your nank we going 7.” 7 was a reference to “CR7” another part of Croydon with whom the gang who lived in “CRO” postcode had historical issues of taunting and violence.
Complex issues relating to a co-defendant’s bad character dominated the case, and Mr Fuad QC’s powerful and incisive cross examination based in part around the fruits of the application decimated the accounts of the co-defendants, and critically, augmented the Crown’s case against them.
Mr Fuad QC was the only silk to make a defence opening speech which firmly laid the foundation for their defence and took the sting out of the case against his client.
He was instructed by Tim Edwards of Edwards Vaziraney.
R v S.H and others – Luton Crown Court -Rape and Misconduct in Public Office. December 2017.
Mr Fuad QC represented the main defendant a Serco detention officer, Mr H, who was accused of very serious counts of rape and sexual assault of a female detainee at Yarlswood detention centre in Clapham, Bedfordshire.
In addition his client faced an allegation of misconduct in a public office.
In this high profile and complex trial Mr Fuad QC managed to thoroughly discredit the complainant’s account over two days by his incisive, sensitive but powerful cross examination.
The allegations had hung over his client who was of impeccable character for over 5 years. His attention to detail and painstaking research into thousands of pages of material, comprising years of Serco and Home Office reports lead to a hugely focused and ultimately compelling cross examination of the complainant.
His trademark opening speech set the tone from which the crown’s case never truly recovered.
Kerim Fuad QC was leading Matthew Kirk instructed by Cartwright King Solicitors.
R v S.E – Coventry Crown Court – Rape. October 2017
Kerim Fuad QC succeeded yet again in university rape case.
Mr Fuad QC represented a young man accused of the rape of a fellow University student. After a trademark opening speech by Mr Fuad QC, straight after the crown’s opening, and his meticulous cross examination (which was praised by the Judge for its sensitivity) Mr Fuad QC exposed the complainant’s account.
Mr Fuad QC’s client who was a young man of impeccable good character, had given a complete and consistent account from the moment of his arrest that all sexual contact was consensual. He could not have assisted the investigation more.
Unusually and a first for the very experienced trial Judge, the trial did not even get to half time as the crown in the exceptional circumstances of this case, simply had no choice but to offer no evidence after the cross examination had concluded. The Judge directed the jury who happily found him not guilty.
Mr Fuad QC complimented his opponent in open court for the sensible decision he initiated, making plain how important it is that the independent Bar prosecute these sensitive and complex matters.
Mr Fuad QC was instructed by Steve Halloran of Lawtons Solicitors.
R v K.M and another – Old Bailey – Murder. July 2017.
Another successful acquittal in a complex Murder trial, this time before HHJ Bevan QC at the Central Criminal Court. The victim had been stabbed at least 12 times in a senseless act of gratuitous violence; the motive inferred as revenge for the victim having dared “mess with the wrong people”. The defendant, K.M, an accepted road related (gang related) young man, was the owner of the car that carried the killers to the scene; the number plate having been noted down by an off duty police officer. The defendant was later positively identified on an ID procedure by an independent eye witness as being one of the two killers. When arrested the defendant’s face was half burnt – the car carrying the killers had been set on fire. Further, the defendant’s phone had ceased all contact with the co-defendant after the time of the murder.
The jury acquitted K.M after the evidence, although seemingly compelling on its face, had been carefully dissected by the defence.
The co-defendant was convicted of Murder and was sentenced to a life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years.
Mr Fuad QC was instructed by Tim Edwards of Edwards Vaziraney and Co.
R v L – Kingston Crown Court – Attempted Murder. March 2017
An unusual case where the victim was stabbed repeatedly following a heated exchange over a trivial parking matter. The allegation was that the defendant, having had a fight with the victim on his doorstep, retreated to his house and retrieved a kitchen knife. After a few moments he was then captured on CCTV running through the cul-de-sac where both parties lived. Whilst the victim was sat in his car, unarmed, trapped by his seatbelt and sitting next to his partner, the defendant stabbed repeatedly through the open window, causing “devastating and life changing injuries.”
The case was unusual in that the defendant’s evidence was that he simply could not remember what had happened – one moment he was at his front door with the victim, the next he was standing with a knife with people screaming at him that he had stabbed someone. The Crown argued that there was a clear intent to kill in that the defendant had said, as he went to get the kitchen knife; “Just watch what is going to happen next.” He then plunged the knife repeatedly into the victim and had told officers soon afterwards that he “had seen red mist”. He also made other unhelpful remarks noted by police officers. By good fortune and the commendable work of paramedics the victim survived, albeit being in a coma and sustaining life changing injuries. He spent many months in hospital. The added complexity to the case was that the defendant’s previous firm of solicitors withdrew having unusually breached legal privilege. As such the entire former legal team withdrew only a few days before the trial was scheduled to commence. The Learned Judge, HHJ Dodgson recognised that this unusual case deserved the attention of Queen’s Counsel – Kerim Fuad QC and Colin Witcher were instructed. The trial had in the first instance to be adjourned in October 2016 and the jury discharged, Counsel rightly not being satisfied that the case had been fully prepared by the original legal team and that critical matters of disclosure remained outstanding. The trial then took place this week and after a five day trial the jury took only an
hour and a half to unanimously find the defendant “not guilty” of Attempted Murder.
Kerim Fuad QC took the decision to make a robust and persuasive opening speech which helped quell much of the fire of prosecution counsel’s speech.
The defendant had earlier pleaded guilty to section 18.
Press: ITV: http://www.itv.com/news/london/2017-03-15/knifeman-jailed-for-frenzied-attack-on-his-neighbour-in-trivial-parking-space-row/ Standard: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/jailed-for-five-years-thug-whose-frenzied-knife-attack-left-neighbour-in-coma-a3489841.html
Counsel were instructed by Karmenah Vaziraney, Partner at Edwards Vaziraney
R v J – Old Bailey – November 2016
The Uber driver murder.
Mr L googled how to stab his wife in the most painful way hours before he did so, inflicting many stab wounds.
He was instructed by George Kampanella of EBR Attridge and Co
R v E.S and others – Bristol Crown Court – May 2016
Kerim Fuad QC’s client was acquitted of Murder in triple stabbing incident.
After a two month Murder trial before the Honourable Mr Justice Openshaw, the jury unanimously acquitted Mr Fuad QC’s client, E.S of both Murder and S.18.
E.S was one of the main defendants and was caught on a covert prison van recording, confessing to not only ‘not knowing whether he
had licked the victim’ but also shouting ‘Get the Ting,’ at the time they were alleged by eye witnesses to have gone to the boot of the car to obtain the murder weapons.
Two of the co-defendants were convicted JB of both Murder and S.18, and ND convicted of S.18. The rest were acquitted.
Kerim Fuad QC led Ray Tully of Guildhall Chambers.
He was instructed by Damon Whitlow and Emily Evans of Allen Hoole Solicitors, Bristol
Articles by Kerim Fuad QC
“Jury Really Want To Hurt Me?” Church Court Chambers Webinar Recording May 2020.
Suggested Reading : Three authorities for Criminal Lawyers
Kerim Fuad QC features in Sky Documentary
Kerim Fuad QC Speaks on International Weekend Panel about The Future of the Legal Profession in Different Jurisdictions in Light of COVID-19
Kerim Fuad QC and Maria Karaiskos Secure Sensational Murder and s.18 Acquittals in High Profile and Sensitive Trial at the Old Bailey.
Statement from Kerim Fuad QC, Head of Chambers
Kerim Fuad QC and Colin Witcher Secure Another Old Bailey Murder Acquittal
Kerim Fuad QC Instructed in yet Another High Profile Case Dubbed the “Midsomer Murder”
Kerim Fuad QC Returns After a Successful Week in Cyprus With Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou (Founder of EasyJet).
Kerim Fuad QC Appointed as Specialist Legal Advisor by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou
Kerim Fuad QC asked by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, to Address Distinguished Gathering in South Kensington, London on 25th March 2019.
Kerim Fuad QC International Law Visit and Training in Nicosia, Cyprus March 2019
Kerim Fuad QC Concludes Another High Profile, Evidentially Overwhelming and Sensitive Old Bailey Trial
Kerim Fuad QC Wins Again – 10 Acquittals in his Last 11 Homicide Trials.
Church Court and the Rule of Law.
Kerim Fuad QC’s extraordinary run of Murder Acquittals continues
Church Court Chambers Members ranked by Legal 500, 2019.
Kerim Fuad QC and Paula Bignall, both of Church Court Chambers instructed in another high profile and sensitive Old Bailey trial
Church Court Chambers is Delighted to Welcome another Quality Barrister, Michelle Clarke
Kerim Fuad QC leading Kevin Molloy conclude “Snapchat Queen” case
Kerim Fuad QC and Kevin Molloy of Church Court Chambers conclude remarkable Old Bailey Murder trial, dubbed the “Snapchat Murder”
Kerim Fuad QC leading Robert Newcombe secure another Acquittal for Murder and Manslaughter
ACQUITTAL AGAINST THE ODDS FOR FUAD QC AND McADDY AT THE OLD BAILEY
Kerim Fuad QC wins another high profile trial
Kerim Fuad QC succeeds in university rape case.
Kerim Fuad QC and Colin Witcher secure back-to-back murder acquittals
Kerim Fuad QC and Colin Witcher begin Old Bailey Murder Trial
Kerim Fuad QC and Colin Witcher secure acquittal in sensitive and unusual Attempted Murder case.
Kerim Fuad QC, Leader of the South Eastern Circuit and Head of Church Court Chambers attends Family Law Bar Association dinner with Joanna Toch, Head of Church Court’s Family team.
Kerim Fuad QC and Michael Polak of Church Court Chambers present at Scottish Criminal Bar Association Conference.
Kerim Fuad QC elected as Leader of the South Eastern Circuit
Kerim Fuad QC starts another high profile and absorbing trial at the Old Bailey before Mrs Justice McGowan.
Kerim Fuad QC’s client acquitted of Murder in triple stabbing incident.
Kerim Fuad QC and Colin Witcher conclude representing the lead defendant in a long running benefit and charity fraud
Kerim Fuad QC Leading Paul Webb Murder Charge Acquittal
Members attend British-Albanian Lawyers Association event at Hill Dickinson Solicitors
Kerim Fuad QC instructed on 9 handed Bristol Murder.
Kerim Fuad QC about to begin another complex multi handed murder trial.
Kerim Fuad QC, only barrister invited to New Scotland Yard reception to meet Sir Bernard Hogan- Howe Commissioner of Police of the Met.
Kerim Fuad QC leading Chris Johnston both of Church Court Chambers conclude high profile terrorist trial.
Kerim Fuad QC about to start another complex murder trial.
Chambers Criminal Team Get Back to Work
Kerim Fuad QC & Christopher Johnston instructed on Terrorism Trial
Kerim Fuad QC instructed on High Profile Murder
Kerim Fuad QC and Glenn Harris Fraud Trial
Kerim Fuad QC and Robert Newcombe secure Old Bailey murder acquittal
Patrick Upward QC
Patrick is a highly experienced practitioner who specialises in defending cases involving murder and manslaughter. After years prosecuting high-profile cases involving terrorism and serious fraud, Patrick specialises in defending homicides – where he combines a meticulous approach with an ability to put defendants at their ease. He devotes time and...
Patrick is a highly experienced practitioner who specialises in defending cases involving murder and manslaughter.
After years prosecuting high-profile cases involving terrorism and serious fraud, Patrick specialises in defending homicides – where he combines a meticulous approach with an ability to put defendants at their ease.
He devotes time and attention to evidential detail – on the long-held principle that time spent in reconnaissance is seldom wasted. He has a good network of expert witnesses and a strong knowledge of firearms and ammunition.
Patrick prides himself on his ability to communicate with defendants, giving them the time they need – and helping them remain calm despite the serious charges they may face.
He believes in taking time to support the family of a defendant – helping them stay aware of what is happening during a period of difficulty and stress.
Patrick is also a recorder with both criminal and civil jurisdiction, and a tribunal judge with the mental health review tribunal.
Patrick teaches advocacy at the University of Hertfordshire
Recorder (criminal and civil jurisdiction)
Tribunal judge with mental health review tribunal
Master of the Bench, Inner Temple
R v S, 2017
Attempted murder/Section 18, in which the defendant eviscerated his victim with a machete. Not guilty both counts.
R v F, 2016
A Royal Marine charged with fraud and theft and possession of 500 rounds of rifle ammunition. Not guilty on all counts Truro Crown Court.
R v B, 2016
Wood Green Crown Court. Attempted murder/Section 18. A North London street gang stabbing. Not guilty on all counts.
R v Baker, 2016
Attempted murder, in which the victim was stabbed 46 times. Snaresbrook Crown Court.
R v M, 2016
Gross negligence and manslaughter, whereby the victim was killed by mechanical digger – guilty, sentence suspended. Wolverhampton Crown Court.
R v K, 2016
Murder, the victim shot in care home by husband who was found not guilty of murder and sentenced to a hospital order. Chelmsford Crown Court.
Murder, in which the victim was beaten to death. Client found not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to a hospital order. Winchester Crown Court.
Murder, in which the victim was stabbed 8 times by neighbour. Found guilty of manslaughter – 13 years imprisonment. Inner London Crown Court.
R v C, 2016
The victim, a suspected paedophile, was stabbed. Chelmsford Crown Court.
R v R, 2016
Victim was beaten to death. Winchester Crown Court.
R v L, 2015
Historical child sex offences. Guilty and sentenced to 23 years’ imprisonment. Southwark Crown Court.
Victim was driven over 6 times with a large Mercedes. Defendant sentenced to life imprisonment. Chelmsford Crown Court.
R. v. C, 2014
Murder of one identical twin by the other. Winchester Crown Court.
R. v. I, 2013
Cage fighter acquitted of murder. Maidstone Crown Court.
R. v. S and others, 2013
Substantial fraud involving stolen scrap metal. Acquitted of all charges. Oxford Crown Court.
R. v. N, 2013
Attempted contract killing. Victim survived. Acquitted on all charges.
R. v. A, 2012
Contract killing. Central Criminal Court.
R. v. H and another, 2012
Billion dollar negotiable instrument fraud. Southwark Crown Court.
R. v. G and others, 2012
Drugs conspiracy involving transport of heroin through British Army bases in Germany. Manchester Crown Court.
R. v. A and others, 2012
Unprovoked attack on a man at night. Acquitted of manslaughter. Central Criminal Court.
R. v. K and another, 2012
Money laundering Columbian drug funds. Southwark Crown Court.
Rape, s.18 and child cruelty. Acquitted of all charges. Blackfriars Crown Court.
R. v. R and others, 2011
Conspiracy to import drugs by the ton from Columbia. Acquitted of all charges. Central Criminal Court.
R. v. A and others, 2009 – 2012
Known as the Airline Bombers’ Case. The defendant was acquitted of the main charge of conspiracy to destroy aircraft. Woolwich Crown Court.
R. v. Brown and others, 2008
Known as the Lakeland Terrorist Training camp case. B was acquitted. Woolwich Crown Court.
R. v. H and others, 2014
Corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences. Acquitted of manslaughter.
R. v. H, 2014
Multi-million investment fraud. Southwark Crown Court.
Chambers are Delighted to Welcome Patrick Upward QC
Benjamin Aina QC
Ben is a highly sought-after, stand-out Silk whose career reflects his strengths as an advocate, his analytical ability and meticulous attention to detail. Ben works with each client to achieve the best result obtainable, however challenging the circumstances. Ben was appointed Queen’s Counsel in March 2009, and to the Serious...
Ben is a highly sought-after, stand-out Silk whose career reflects his strengths as an advocate, his analytical ability and meticulous attention to detail. Ben works with each client to achieve the best result obtainable, however challenging the circumstances.
Ben was appointed Queen’s Counsel in March 2009, and to the Serious Fraud Office QC list in 2009 and 2013. Prior to taking Silk, Ben developed a varied practice initially obtaining an LLM in company law, intellectual property law, company law and administrative law. Ben served as standing counsel to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, an area where he continues to accept instructions in suitable cases.
Ben prosecutes and defends in equal measure and with equal commitment. Before taking silk he was a Grade 4 Prosecutor on the South Eastern and Midland Circuits and a long-standing advocate on the Specialist Prosecution Rape Panel.
Ben continues to accept a wide range of work, including murder, commercial fraud, personal injury, actions against the police, contract and commercial disputes and Judicial Review. He is an experienced hand in the Court of Appeal and has assisted in the development in his list of decided cases.
Ben has served by invitation as special counsel to the Governor of the Cayman Islands to advise on constitutional matters relating to the judiciary and law officers. Ben’s broad knowledge of the law and his in-depth experience as an advocate informs each case he undertakes.
Ben is known for his commitment to the criminal justice system. He is a senior advocacy and ethics tutor for Lincoln’s Inn. He assesses advocates for the CPS Higher Advocates panel a role that includes assessing Queen’s Counsel employed by the CPS. He has been involved in providing training for those who will be involved in the development of the vulnerable witness programme.
Regulatory and Disciplinary Law
R v. C Prosecuting Queens Counsel
Man kills wife due to lesbian affair. Loss of control defence. Defendant convicted.
R v. PC Prosecuting Queens Counsel
Man pushes former Eurotunnel boss onto train tracks. Attempted murder. Defendant convicted.
R v. L & M: Prosecuting Queens Counsel
Gangs steal free evening standard newspapers for profit. Instructed to give detailed advice on the law of theft. Both defendants convicted following trial.
R v AJ Defence Queen’s Counsel
Seven-handed murder. Obtaining successful acquittal on charge of murder. Manslaughter alternative verdict.
R v. HA Defence Queens Counsel
Four handed gang related murder at the Old Bailey. Successful acquittal.
R v BP Defence Queen’s Counsel
Two-handed murder. Obtaining successful acquittal on charge of murder of a 15-year-old. Manslaughter alternative verdict.
R v Cr Defence Queen’ Counsel
Acquittal of husband and wife (separately represented) on allegation of shooting and using a knife against family members inside and outside their home on Easter Sunday. Both accused successfully raising pleas of self defence.
R v Cu Defence Queen’s Counsel
Defending in four-handed murder. Victim attacked with various weapons and having been killed attempts had been made to dismember his body with an angle grinder. Accused acquitted of murder convicted of manslaughter but all other defendants convicted of murder.
R v A Defence Queen’s Counsel
Four-handed murder charge in context of drug-related offences. Allegations of torture. 16-year-old vulnerable defendant.
R v N Defence Queen’s Counsel
27 day three-handed murder and attempted murder, defending vulnerable 16-year-old defendant; victims also 16. Case involved the aftermath of an acid attack. Defences considered were diminished responsibility, legal loss of control, lack of intent and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alternatively an adjustment disorder. D acquitted of murder but manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
R v D Prosecuting Queen’s Counsel
Death caused by driving when under influence of alcohol/drugs. Obtained successful conviction following 7-day trial for manslaughter.
R v B Prosecution Queen’s Counsel with junior and disclosure counsel
Five-handed murder, attempted murder possession of firearms and section 18 assaults. All parties both accused and victims were members of gangs in the Birmingham area.
R v F K Prosecution Queen’s Counsel
Five-handed attempted murder/conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm involving serious allegations that police evidence had been planted and raising issues of when a judge should recuse himself in an ongoing case.
R v. AJ [2018]: Defence Queen’s Counsel
AG Ref. on sentence in Murder/manslaughter case. Sentence was not increased.
R v PW [2016] 2 Cr.App R 27, Prosecuting Queen’s Counsel
The applicable mens rea in indecent images, abuse of process principles; the Tryell principle, preferring indictments on electronic system; jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal in Terminating appeals.
R v JM [2015] EWCA Crim 1928 Prosecuting Queen’s Counsel
Issues arising relating to abuse of process; missing documents; terminating rules in the context of historic allegations of sexual abuse.
R v Sliogeris [2015] EWCA Crim 22 Prosecuting Queen’s Counsel
The correct approach to circumstantial evidence in murder cases.
R v. Stanton [2014] EWCA Crim 1695 Prosecuting Queen’s Counsel
The correct approach to bad character hearsay evidence where cut-throat defences are being run in murder cases.
Ulcay [2008] 1CR.App.R.27
Ambit and scope of cab rank principle in complex fraud cases.
Wallace [2007] 2 Cr App R 30 a
Application of bad character provisions in circumstantial evidence cases.
Malcolm v DPP [2007] 2 Cr App R Prosecuting Counsel
Admissibility of new evidence after justices have retired.
Abiodum [2005] EWCA Crim 09
Criteria to be applied before lawful intercepts can take place in prison.
De Silva (2003) 2 Cr..App.R. 40
Ambit of customs co-operation interviews.
Ex parte Salubi (2002) 2 Cr.App.R.40
Abuse of process in section 51 transfer cases.
Ofori & Tackie (No 2) (1994) 99 Cr.App.R. 223
Admissibility of foreign evidence in English Courts.
Okafor (1994) 99 Cr.App.R.97
Applicability of code C.10-12 in customs cases.
Benjamin Aina QC and Maria Karaiskos Successfully Prosecute MH and JP at Bristol Crown Court for Fraud.
Benjamin Aina QC and Maria Karaiskos Appear In The Court Of Appeal In A Case Involving the Appropriate Discount When Sentencing A Youth Who Turned 18 At The Time Of Trial
Chambers are delighted to welcome Benjamin Aina QC
Amjad Malik QC
“Legal 500, 2019 & 2021 – Leading Silk”
‘He has great client empathy.’
Leading Silk in Crime in Legal 500 - 2021
“ The ‘calm and composed’ Amjad Malik QC is noted for his ability to provide ‘a clear case strategy from the off, and maintain it through the turbulent waters of a trial’.”
Ranked in Chambers & Partners: Crime
“Well–regarded advocate Amjad Malik QC is regularly instructed to prosecute and defend murder and organised crime cases.”
Leading Silk in Crime in Legal 500
“Regularly instructed to prosecute and defend murder and organised crime cases”
“Experienced in prosecuting and defending murder cases”
“Well regarded for a broad criminal practice focused on complex homicides and drugs conspiracies. He is particularly experienced in the area of white–collar crime.”
“He is articulate and surgical in his advocacy, and the way he digests information and gives advice is amazing.” “He prepares his cases fantastically thoroughly.”
A leading Silk in the field of Crime and in Fraud demonstrating a multi disciplinary skill set encompassing civil, commercial and criminal expertise. Amjad Malik QC is continuously instructed in the most complex and important of cases. He is sought after by solicitors because of his stylish, persuasive advocacy and...
A leading Silk in the field of Crime and in Fraud demonstrating a multi disciplinary skill set encompassing civil, commercial and criminal expertise.
Amjad Malik QC is continuously instructed in the most complex and important of cases. He is sought after by solicitors because of his stylish, persuasive advocacy and is known as being at the forefront in the field of fraud, corruption and commercial crime such including confiscation and restraint.
Recently he has been asked to advise clients in a matter with regard to facilitation payments under the Bribery Act. He represented JM in the landmark proceeds of crime case, A, M and others (Operations R and A), the money laundering of £40 million through London Currency Exchange Bureaus tried in 2013.
He has also recently represented KM in R v SB and others (Operation V) a MTIC fraud, causing a loss of approximately £95 million to the taxpayer. R v M and others 2015 defending in a Money laundering enterprise through a Midlands currency exchange.
He also executes a regulatory and civil expertise when appearing before specialist regulatory tribunals: the General Medical Council; the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Healthcare Professionals Council. He presently represents a Consultant Professor in GMC v B, charged with publishing plagiaristic research articles in a number of international medical journals.
He has wide experience of many aspects of mental health law including mental capacity, healthcare law and human rights. His practice encompasses many areas in which this specialism is important, for example, the Court of Protection, prison law, community care, torts actions, inquests and inquiries.
He possesses an in–depth knowledge of terrorism offences and has long experience of “Honour Killing” crime; defending JD in the Southall murder of Geeta Aulukh at the Central Criminal Court.
Work Undertaken
– Commercial crime (including fraud and money laundering)
– Serious Crimes (including terrorism offences, murder, manslaughter and drugs)
– Professional regulatory and disciplinary
– Mental health and healthcare law
– Human rights
Elected President of the Association of United Kingdom Muslim Lawyers (2011-2016) http://www.aml.org.uk/cms/ The membership consists of some seven hundred solicitors and barristers. He has helped in the development and advancement of understanding in areas of Sharia law with regard to English civil, commercial and family law. See seminars.
Sharia finance Seminar at Bar Council Rooms March 2014
Sharia “Dispelling Myths” with Professor Tariq Ramadan of St Annes Oxford at the Arab British Chamber of Commerce 2013.
He is regularly invited as a keynote speaker in Terrorism legislation, Honour Crime and Hate Speech crime seminars (“Speech Crimes” Published in The Barrister issue 48).
A keynote Speaker on “Wilful Neglect” and protecting vulnerable adults at Safeguarding Conference Islington and Lincolns Inn BIA conference in April 2014.
Fluent in Urdu
Fluent in Hindi
Fluent in Punjabi
R v SB and others
Representing KM in R v SB and others (Operation Vex) Kingston Crown Court. Defendant involved in a massive MTIC fraud, causing a loss of approximately £90 million to the taxpayer.
Anwoir, Meghrabi and others
Representing JM in the second trial arising from the landmark proceeds of crime case, Anwoir, Meghrabi and others. Money laundering of £40 million through London Currency Exchange Bureau. Kingston Crown Court.
R v Miah and others
Defending in a money laundering enterprise through a Midlands currency exchange.
R v Singh and others Central Criminal Court
Defending the so called “honour killing” of Geeta Aulukh in a residential street in Southall by defendant and 3 others using machetes.
R v Aiden Jackson CPS Lincoln/East Midlands
Prosecuting leading Counsel Homophobic murder of an elderly disabled man by a 17 year old teenager who had lured the victim to a remote area in order to kill him.
R v Malik Blackburn and another St Albans CC Thames Valley Complex Crime Unit (TV CCU)
Conspiracy to Murder. Leading Prosecuting Counsel in a targeted shooting of a Organised Crime gang rival – The victim survived the attempt on his life and refused to provide evidence to the Crown of who shot him.
R v Malik Blackburn St Albans CC TV CCU
Corruption – Leading Prosecution Counsel in a case involving payment to a civilian employee in order to obtain access to Police Computer database and obtaining information on rival organised crime gang members. Computer and telephone evidence issues.
v Masciopinto and 4 others Luton CC TV CCU
Heroin and Cocaine supply conspiracies– Leading Prosecution Counsel involving surveillance visual and probe material. Sensitive unused material issues.
R v Craig Leighton Reading CC CPS Reading
Murder of a visually impaired and disabled man by the defendant.
R v Wall and 2 others Reading CC TV CCU
Leading Prosecution counsel. Murder of an Asian gang member by a rival Black gang in Slough. Gang member issues and anonymous witnesses.
R v Newell and 4 others Luton CC TV CCU
Conspiracy to Murder and attempted murder. Leading Prosecution Counsel Contract killing paid for by an organised crime gang on 2 rival gang members in Luton.
R v Wali Khan & Others Birmingham Crown Court Mr Justice Globe
The torture and murder of a businessman in a targeted robbery at residential premises in Leicester. The murder was carried out by the defendant and two others, forcibly wrapping the head of the deceased with layers of cloth in order to kill by asphyxiation. Cut–throat defences.
R v Muhammed Shafi Reading Crown Court HHJ Z Smith
A pre–planned murder of the defendant’s female partner, who was taken to a remote area late at night, the defendant using a knife and heavy metal cutters to kill. Loss of control was raised as the defence to murder.
R v Frankie Parker and Gary Smith Cambridge Crown Court Mr Justice Singh
The beating and brutal murder of a 76 year old man during a robbery, carried out in his own home by the defendant and another. Cut–throat defences involving witnesses who were all from the travelling community.
R v Sandhu Penuts Harrow Crown Court
An Albanian drug cartel the subject of surveillance operations conducted by the Serious Crime Agency. Defendant found with 4 kilograms of Heroin (street value 1 million pounds) and acquitted.
R v Mark Lewis Northampton Crown Court
19 year old defendant who robbed and killed a stranger in the town centre in the early hours of the morning.
R v Sajjad Hussain & others Luton CC
Defendant with three others attacked rival gang members with meat cleavers in Bedford Town centre, murder of one man and the attempted murder of another.
R v Quaye and 2 others Norwich CC
Leading Prosecution Counsel. Two defendant’s, age 15 and 17, charged with murder of a young man at a party by joint enterprise stabbing. Third adult defendant involved in assisting an offender after the murder.
R v Suleiman and others
Chelmsford Crown Court - joint enterprise murder.
R v Hnida and others and R v Stawski
Oxford Crown Court - Polish gang related murder.
R v Clements
Hull Crown Court - defending murder involving a killing by the cutting of the throat in a residential street.
R v Thomas White
Luton Crown Court - murder of a man involving GHB/GBL and Mephedrone overdose.
R v Lewis Thornton
Wolverhampton Crown Court - manslaughter during a robbery.
R v Robert Chellingworth
Exeter Crown Court - Assisted suicide.
R v Paul Cooke
Wolverhampton Crown Court - Prosecution of Murder of elderly homeowner during robbery.
R v Michael Dannaher
Oxford Crown Court defending the Excel Sheet/Wind in the Willows 1st Edition Murderer who was targeting celebrities.
R v Swift, Ryan and 3 others
Chelmsford CC – Honey trap murder prosecution.
R v Ben Richardson
Nottingham Crown Court - Prosecution of Murder by 19 year old with fitness to plead, diminished responsibility and loss of control issues.
Operation Diesel
Prosecuting Operation Diesel Birmingham CC. A 13 defendant Conspiracy to supply Cocaine and Money laundering.
R v SE Cardiff Crown Court, December
Recently advised and obtained leave to appeal the conviction of a mother for the murder of her 7 year old son by beating because of a failure of the boy to recite the Koran properly. Issues raised on appeal as to failure of trial Judge to allow expert evidence on Honour based violence sustained by the defendant at the hands of her husband.
R v H Nottingham Crown Court
Representing a Solicitor, who faced witness intimidation charges arising out of a criminal trial that he himself conducted. Appeal against original conviction successful but Court of Appeal ordered a re–trial. Appeared for the defendant in the retrial and Defendant was acquitted after submissions made of no case to answer.
Amjad Malik QC and Glenn Harris Secure an Acquittal of a Young Man Charged with Murder
Amjad Malik QC Secures Murder Conviction at Basildon Crown Court
Success for Amjad Malik QC following 6 weeks drugs conspiracy trial at Oxford Crown Court.
Success for Amjad Malik QC following 5 week murder trial at Central Criminal Court
Amjad Malik QC successfully prosecutes wide reaching conspiracy
AMJAD MALIK QC Spoke at BNP Paribas, London on October 5
Chambers are delighted to welcome Amjad Malik QC to our Business Crime Group.
Lewis Power QC
‘Lewis is a force of nature. His amiable charm fills the robing room and the court room alike. He works every character in a case, from the co-defendants’ advocates, to the prosecutor to the judge and, ultimately, the jury, who hang on his every word. His charm underlays a deadly cross examination technique.’
"Ruthlessly intellectual in preparing his cases with precision."
Lewis Power QC is a leading Queen’s Counsel both domestically and internationally. He is a formidable advocate who has established a reputation as a leading practitioner in complex jury trials and has been described recently in the media as “being in the Top Ten List of barristers in the UK”....
Lewis Power QC is a leading Queen’s Counsel both domestically and internationally. He is a formidable advocate who has established a reputation as a leading practitioner in complex jury trials and has been described recently in the media as “being in the Top Ten List of barristers in the UK”.
He specialises in complex and heavyweight criminal cases, including cases concerning murder, criminal fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption, offshore and international, serious sex crimes, terrorism and war crimes. Notably he successfully defended in the London Bombing trials at the Old Bailey in London and was lead Counsel in the private prosecution of the current UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
He has successfully recently appeared for the defence in a number of high profile murder cases achieving a string of acquittals. Lewis has recently acted as leading Counsel in the internationally renowned “Cyprus Teenager Rape case” where he was permitted to act by the Attorney-General of Cyprus. Clients consistently comment on Lewis’ strategic and tactical acumen developed through nearly 30 years of trial advocacy, latterly in international or trans-national cases including Cyprus, India, USA, the Balkans, the United Arab Emirates and in Ireland. Lewis also regularly acts as a guest lecturer and speaker all over the world and regularly appears on National TV and in a variety of documentaries giving his insight into topical legal issues. He is recognised as a leading Queens Counsel by both Chambers UK and the Legal 500 which comment in particular on his renowned strength in cross-examination: “The epitome of a modern silk. He is approachable, naturally charming and engaging, with a work ethic that is second to none. His cross-examination is effortless and even in the most hopeless of cases, he fights tenaciously for the client and leaves no avenue unconsidered.” He is referred to as “an unrivalled cross-examiner” where his style is said to be “nothing short of brilliant”.
Legal 500 2018 : Ranked QC
Lewis Power QC – Church Court Chambers ‘A strong trial tactician, he is devilishly effective in front of a jury.
Chambers Commentary (UK Bar) 2017
Lewis Power QC of Church Court Chambers Prominent criminal barrister known for his handling of complex international cases relating to regulation, fraud, rape and murder. Sources commend his ability to manage and reassure clients in highly sensitive proceedings. Strengths: “The epitome of a modern silk. He is approachable, naturally charming and engaging, with a work ethic that is second to none. His client care skills leave the most apprehensive clients firmly reassured. His cross-examination is effortless and even in the most hopeless of cases, he fights tenaciously for the client and leaves no avenue unconsidered.” Recent work: Appeared in R v Miles Headley, a high-profile attempted murder case linked to gang violence in south London.
Lewis Power QC is part of our experienced and highly acclaimed team advising and representing clients at all stages and at every level of the regulatory process, including advice on compliance with regulation and at all stages of investigation and prosecution of regulatory offences, and advice on enforcement and improvement notices in all areas of regulation.
Corporate Manslaughter has been at the forefront of regulatory lawyers’ minds for several years. Lewis Power QC has regularly been involved in the provision of seminars to both professional and lay clients, providing opinion about the law as it was predicted to be enacted, and subsequently into the effect of the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act once it came into force.
Lewis has regularly defended the full range of Health & Safety offences and has appeared and advised in a number of high profile cases at the Central Criminal Court :R v Yousoff and in Lewes Crown Courts : R v Barnett and R v H ).
He has particular experience and expertise relating to construction cases, R v H becoming involved in cases at an early stage and has often provided advice in relation to compliance issues.
Lewis has advised and represent those involved in all types of construction accidents including:
– Construction, Design and Management issues.
– Falls from height on construction sites.
– Structural collapse during construction or demolition
– Asbestos contamination
– Environmental waste and Landfill sites.
– In terms of Health and Safety at work Lewis has successfully defended prosecutions brought by HSE and local authorities relating to all aspects of workplace safety, both as it affects the employer’s own workforce and as it impacts upon the members of the public served or affected by the employer’s undertaking, and whether the accused is the business as a whole or an individual employee said to be at fault.
Types of accident covered include:
– Falls through and from fragile roofs and elsewhere from a height in the workplace ( Corporate manslaughter defending company Mead Contractors Ltd re death of Stephen Bonner ).
– Slips, trips and falls.
– Workplace transport ( notably an employee fatality Corporate Manslaughter with Eastbourne Buses ).
– Mechanical failure, especially in manufacturing and factory
– Retail, with safety representation and advice offered for and against national retailers ( Next fatality – Bicester Outlet Village ).
Lewis’ work includes complex cases concerning companies, public authorities and individuals in cases involving fatalities in the workplace. He also does a large amount of inquest work and enforcement notice appeals. He is currently advising in a case concerning environmental issues in respect of the large-scale disposal of controlled waste and land-fill tax schemes.
He has considerable experience in representing clients in a range of tribunals especially medical and sports matters ( Osteopathic General Council and UKAD – famous Cyclists; boxers ) where he combines his expertise of robust courtroom advocacy and thorough case preparation to secure favourable results.
Lewis is regularly instructed to advise and represent companies, organisations and individuals at inquest His expertise has also recently been sought in one of the largest public enquiries in the UK to date.
Offshore & International
A former lecturer in International law at Birbeck College University of London, Lewis was appointed Officer to War Crimes Committee of International Bar Association from Jan 2015. Lewis is on the International Bar Association’s War Crimes Committee as the Conference Coordinator. He is moderating at the Peace Palace at the Hague in January 2016 at the Conference on Legal Challenges to Modern Warfare chairing the session on “Peacekeepers Responsibilities and Liabilities in Conflict Zones”.
He is regularly instructed in heavyweight criminal proceedings involving fraud and regulatory cases with an international dimension, and for those which are particularly complex requiring prompt judgement. His specialisms also include murder, conspiracy to murder, attempted murder and rape cases. Recent instructions have also included the two major cases witnessing the new slavery crime being charged, the first of their kind in 200 years. Admitted as Defence lead Counsel to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) Counsel List. The STL is said to constitute in effect the World’s First International Terrorism Court.
Lewis acts on a regular basis for high profile sports personalities, specifically in the fields of football, rugby, horse racing and boxing and recently acted for the World Heavyweight Champion, Tyson Fury. Last year due to his high profile International legal work he was honoured with being made an Ambassador to Belfast in Northern Ireland.
He acted in the first ever football fixing trial ( R-v Grobbelaar & others ) ; has advised professional jockeys before the Jockey Club and has acted recently in respect of extant Anti-Doping matters before the National Anti-Doping Panel Tribunal.
“The Changing Face of International Law” – Counsel magazine – England & Wales – February 2015.
“Slavery & Trafficking – An International Criminal Epidemic” – IBA – December 2013 ; “21st Century Slavery: Hidden in Plain Sight” – Lead Article in Counsel Magazine – England & Wales – February 2014.
“Call to Arms”: A Paper on behalf of the North American Forum dealing with issues of International Criminal Justice: 2013 International Bar Association.
Full member of Association of Defence Counsel before ICTY (International Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia)
Northern Irish Bar
Criminal Bar Association
Sussex Bar Mess
Approved Football Association Lawyer
Member of North American Forum and War Crimes Forums
Health and Safety Law
R –v- Petraglia (2017)
Southwark Crown Court – Defendant acquitted on all charges in 3 month money laundering trial involving Multi-Million Pound alleged Italian Mafia linked Bureau de Change Fraud and linked tax avoidance case.
R –v- C (2017)
Inner London Crown Court – Defendant acquitted on Marital Rape case after submissions on disclosure forced Crown to offer to offer no evidence – ground-breaking case as to disclosure in sex cases.
R –v- DC (2017)
Lewes Crown Court – Acquitted in University Rape Case.
R –v- Mitchell (2017)
Lewes Crown Court – Acquitted of Murder in Multi-handed murder trial – after successful submission of no case to answer at close of Prosecution case.
R –v Cash (2017)
Guildford Crown Court – Defendant acquitted on all charges in Modern Day Slavery Case.
R—v- Sadler (2017)
Cardiff Crown Court – Defendant acquitted on Murder Charges – daughter had killed father in house fire and found not guilty by reason of insanity.
R v D (2016)
Chichester Crown Court : Historical Sex abuse case by carer on children and separate Adult Rape Allegations – acquitted on all charges.
R v Meade ( 2015)
Lewes Crown Court – Paedophile ring familial sex abuse trial- representing vulnerable Defendant.
R v – X (2015)
Belfast Crown Court – Paramilitary case – Attempted Murder/Perverting the Course of Justice.
R v Miles Headley
Instructed on high profile case focused on the rivalry between prolific south london gangs. National newspapers ran features on the prevalence of such gangs which are responsible for some of the worst crimes committed in recent years by organised gangs in the capital. Defendant cleared of two attempted murders.
R v Steven Miles
Instructed on the dexter copy-cat murder case where a teenager fascinated with the hit tv show “dexter” murdered his 17 year old girlfriend in a sadistic fashion. Overview as to applicability of defence of diminished responsibility and brain disorders.
R v Sandland
Instructed in “Assassins Creed Baby Murder” case. Huge media coverage across national headlines in extraordinary baby shaking case with medical complications for both baby and Defendant, who required 29 medical experts for assessment.
R v Khan [2014]
Conspiracy to murder; hired assassins; defendant acquitted.
R v RH [2014]
Multi-handed murder of homeless man; defendant acquitted of murder.
R v Nichols [2014]
Complex murder trial at the Old Bailey; new defence of “loss of control”; acquitted of murder.
R v Haskell [2013]
Trial of one of oldest historic rape cases in UK dating back half a century; Defendant acquitted.
R v Vijashinghe [2013]
Multi-handed, 6 defendant, Sri-Lankan Gang related murder trial at Old Bailey; representing only defendant to be acquitted.
R v JC & others [2013] EWCA Crim 368
First judgment of Court of Appeal by Lord Chief Justice on new slavery offences; Lewis Power QC leading 4 Junior counsel.
R v Tommy Connors [2013]
The first ever prosecution of the new offences of “Slavery” under the Coroners & Justice Act 2009; acquitted all charges at re-trial.
R v Brida Connors [2012-2013]
Representing only female defendant in Irish Traveller slavery case.
R v Denford [2013]
Church of England Vicar with historic sexual abuse allegations within Church.
R v El-Kurd [2013]
Largest money laundering case involving Bureau de Change in UK to date; involving laundering of approximately £200 Million.
R v W & W [2013]
Representing defendant in million pound bank factoring fraud & building construction fraud.
R v Teke [2013]
Attempted murder by youth in racially motivated campaign.
R v Topping [2012]
“The Missing Body Murder Case”; representing only defendant to be acquitted.
R v Harris [2012]
Sophisticated fraud on law firm by employee.
R v Biliniewicz [2012]
Murder of wife case where defendant advanced “morbid delusional jealousy” as partial defence re diminished responsibility.
R v Sole [2012]
Baseball bat murder.
R v-M [2012]
National art fraud conspiracy.
R v Shephard & Steele [2011]
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) international prosecution where some 22 Million Euros were dishonestly appropriated by the Defendant.
R v Megan Smith [2011]
Multi-million pound international identity fraud.
R v Wasim Sheikh [2011]
A complex conspiracy to defraud the O2 Telecommunications Network by way of an International Revenue Share Fraud (IRSF).
R v Mike Zur [2011]
Murder – one of the first murder cases under the new legislation re partial defence for murder in diminished responsibility cases;defendant was putting forward “Alcohol Dependency Syndrome “as diminished responsibility defence.
R v Simon Gold [2011]
Murder; manslaughter contrary to the common law and one count of administering a poison or noxious substance so as to endanger life, contrary to section 23 of the OAPA 1867; defendant giving a lethal heroin injection.
R v Lambeth [2011]
Manslaughter; cyclist road rage.
R v Abdelgadir & Others [2008]
London terrorist bombings case where only 1 out of 2 defendants acquitted.
R v M [2007]
Leading Counsel in the “Adams Family” gangland case “Operation Trinity”; joint Police and MI5 case quoted as the biggest corruption case to come before the UK Courts; acted as leading counsel and secured acquittal for family Accountant.
R v Cheddi
Acted for the first Defendant in this International Fraud case which involved the infamous Indian Corporate Giant Company Sahara India Pariwar. Secured the acquittal of the Defendant. Highly complex and novel case involving International Corporate Fraud on a huge scale and where the Crown acknowledged that this case involved concepts of “International Capacity Building” on money laundering and cash smuggling with recent foreign deployments and also and most crucially “Alternative Remittance Systems and Informal Value Transfer Systems” such as Hawala.
Articles by Lewis Power QC
Lewis Power QC Discusses Innovative Masters Programme in Gaming Law
New Authority: Court of Appeal Upholds Competition and Markets Authority Decision in Respect to Online Sales Restrictions
Lewis Power QC and Michael Polak Involved in Internationally Reported Cyprus Teenager Rape Case
Lewis Power QC receives Homecoming Ambassador Medal
“Foreign Office failed us”, says Mother of Cyprus Gang Rape Accuser
Lewis Power QC and Michael Polak see Stunning Success in 4-Month Complex Fraud Matter
The Prosecution of Mr Boris Johnson MP by Private Prosecutor Marcus Ball
Lewis Power QC and Kevin Molloy from Church Court Chambers Secure Acquittal in Murder Trial
Lewis Power QC and Colin Witcher Kick Off Chambers’ Financial Crime Lecture Series
Boris Johnson MP : Private Prosecution Press Statement
Lewis Power QC Secures Unanimous Acquittal In Expenses Fraud Case
City Insurance Broker Represented by Lewis Power QC Cleared of s18
Lewis Power QC Secures Acquittal In Youth Murder Case
Church Court Trio Spearhead Efforts to Bring Accountability for Situation in Myanmar
Lewis Power QC secures Not Guilty Verdicts In Marital Rape Trial
Lewis Power QC succeeds in Murder Charge being dropped at Close of Prosecution Case
Lewis Power QC Secures Acquittal in University Rape Case.
Lewis Power QC secures Unanimous Acquittal In Modern Day Slavery Trial
Lewis Power QC enjoys Judicial Review success in the Northern Ireland Divisional Court
Lewis Power QC secures acquittal on 3 month Money Laundering trial
Lewis Power QC secures acquittal in murder/manslaughter trial
Church Court Chambers are delighted to welcome Lewis Power QC.
Michael Mather-Lees QC
“Legal 500, 2012 - 2021 – Leading Silk”
‘An eloquent silk with particular expertise in cases involving complex medical evidence. Provides pragmatic advice and adopts excellent strategy in the most complex of cases. He possesses a quiet calmness and confidence indicative of a Counsel that is aware of his expertise and skill, with no need to shout about it, incredibly effective in his style of advocacy and yet calm and reassuring manner with clients and their families.’
"A confident and strong advocate who has great presence in the court room."
"A brilliant advocate"
Legal 500, 2018 Tier 1 Silk
"A strong presence in court and has a good rapport with his clients."
"Regularly handles murder and manslaughter cases on behalf of both the prosecution and defence as part of a busy general crime practice. Recent work: Successfully defended a professional man charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The case involved complex scientific evidence and detailed cross-examination of expert witnesses."
Chambers UK, 2017
"He has expertise in public interest immunity, complex fraud and medico-legal cases."
Ranked in Legal 500 2016 as a leading Silk on the Wales & Chester Circuit
"Known for his expertise in medico legal cases."
"A ‘Leading Silk’ on the Wales and Chester Circuit: ‘Noted for his ability to evaluate complex evidence, particularly in medico-legal cases."
"Primarily prosecutes complex criminal law cases. He is recommended in matters where there is significant medical evidence, such as murder and violent crimes." (Chambers UK Guide 2015)
Chambers UK Guide, 2015
"Michael Mather-Lees QC is recommended for medico-legal cases, as well as fraud and confiscation work."
"Michael Mather-Lees QC receives praise for his ‘exceptional intellect.’ He runs a broad practice but is particularly renowned for his work on fraud cases."
Chambers UK 2013
"Michael Mather-Lees is recommended for VAT, fraud and medico-legal cases."
"Michael Mather-Lees really shines as a barrister who specialises in medico-legal cases and serious and complex fraud matters."
Michael Mather-Lees is "intellectually exceptional but also down to earth."
The Legal 500 2019 describes him as “A confident and strong advocate, who has great presence in the court room”; the 2018 edition describes him as a leading silk and “a brilliant advocate” and in both 2017 and 2016 he was ranked him as a leading silk, stating that “he...
The Legal 500 2019 describes him as “A confident and strong advocate, who has great presence in the court room”; the 2018 edition describes him as a leading silk and “a brilliant advocate” and in both 2017 and 2016 he was ranked him as a leading silk, stating that “he is noted for his ability to evaluate complex evidence, particularly in medico-legal cases”
Chambers Legal Directory states: “He primarily undertakes complex criminal law cases. He is recommended in matters where there is significant medical evidence, such as murder and violent crimes.”
His practice covers the most serious criminal cases, having prosecuted and defended many homicide cases, complex sexual cases, including internet-based offences and serious fraud (including internet fraud) together with cases involving vast volume and very intricate issues of disclosure, up to and including the most sensitive levels. The majority of these cases now involve the ability to both understand and be conversant with detailed computerised technology and the use of web-based information.
He is noted for his extensive experience in medico-legal litigation, both criminal and civil, and has recently successfully defended a Police Detention Officer charged with unlawful act manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter. That case involved very detailed and specialised medical evidence and the cross-examination of eminent medical specialists, and has extensive experience in cases of “baby shaking” murders, both prosecuting and defending.
In addition, he also undertakes a substantial amount of regulatory work, including Health and Safety, Police Discipline, Motor Vehicle Licencing and Regulatory, Medical Defence, Inquests, Public Enquiries and Environmental Law, Disciplinary Tribunal work and Courts Martial.
Having practiced for many years as a junior in complex cases of Clinical Negligence and personal injury, he has, since being in Silk, re-engaged in this area. He has a particular and specialised interest in forensic medicine.
Affiliated International Member of the American Bar Association
Member of Inner Temple
South Eastern Circuit
Wales and Chester Circuit
Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
European Bar Group
Queen’s Counsel
CPS Advocates Panel – Fraud
CPS Advocates Panel – Serious Crime
CPS Advocates Panel – Proceeds of Crime
CPS Advocates Panel – Rape and Sexual Offences
R v Heath (2000) Crim LR 109
Duress -involvement in drugs operation following threats of physical violence arising out of debt.
R v Anthony Court of Appeal (1998)
Inadmissibility of medical evidence – infant death x 2 (Munchausen/apnoea), substitution of verdict by virtue of additional evidence.
Broome v Perkins (1987) Crim LR 271
Driving without due care and attention – diabetic in hypoglycaemic state – defence of automatism.
R v M
Mixed statements of partial confession.
R v S 2010
Confiscation.
R v Whelan: (2017)
Successful appeal of minimum term for murder.
R v G (2019)
Baby shaking S 18.
R v X (2019)
Infant genital mutilation.
R v C (2019)
Defence of “baby shaking” murder.
R v M (2019)
Appellate counsel – “baby shaking” murder.
R v AH (2018)
Defence of gang murder by stabbing.
R v K (2018)
Re Appeal multi-count sexual offences.
R v K, M& T (2017)
Successful defence of police detention officer charged with manslaughter (death in custody).
R v T, K, T & C (2017)
Successful prosecution of international conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
R v T (2017)
Defence of complex attempt murder.
R v S (2017)
Successful resolution of case involving multi-handed defendants charged with murder, public disorder, and firearms.
R v Tancos and Others (2016)
This was a multi handed, evidentially complex, modern slavery prosecution, tried over a period of three months, all defendants convicted. It involved the use of Czech Nationals, many of whom were either under a disability of vulnerable, and required a very high level of witness care. Most of the witnesses spoke little or no English. Much of the evidence was presented as a result of multi-agency international co-operation, together with live link evidence for extra territorial locations.
R v Richardson (2016
Successful defence to murder, involving complex medical evidence and issues of causation.
R v J (2016)
Baby shaking case which involved complex issues of causation and cross examination of expert medical witnesses. The case was partially successful, as acquittals, were secured in respect of historic injuries.
R v Whelan (2016)
Defence in multi handed drugs related murder.
R v O’ Connell (2016)
Defending in murder involving the victim being burned to death, detailed submissions in respect of aggravating issues.
R v Ahmed and Deacon (2016)
Successful prosecution of drugs related murder with complex evidential issues.
R v H (2015)
Successfully defended a professional man, charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The case involved complex scientific evidence and detailed cross-examination of expert witnesses.
R v B (2015)
Successful prosecution of murder/manslaughter.
R v P (2014)
Successful prosecution of defendant denying homicide of baby, involving very complex medical evidence.
Defence of person under very serious intellectual disability, charged with serious sexual offences.
R v A (2014)
R v A (2014) Defence of serious sexual offences.
Defence – Murder.
R v KN (2015)
Successful defence of Company Director, avoiding director’s disqualification.
Articles by Michael Mather-Lees QC
“The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 – Its Efficacy and Utilisation Over the Last 11 Years” – An Article by Michael Mather-Lees QC
Michael Mather-Lees QC and Colin Witcher begin unusual murder trial
Acquittal for Michael Mather-Lees QC in case involving multiple attempted murders.
Michael Mather-Lees QC and Colin Witcher Instructed to Defend in Unusual and Sensitive Murder Trial
Young Man Not Guilty of Conspiracy to Murder
Michael Mather-Lees QC and Maria Karaiskos successfully Prosecute DC at Birmingham Crown Court for Murder
Alun Evans
Alun is a criminal practitioner for 39 years, undertaking prosecution and defence work in the Crown, Magistrates and Youth Courts and in the Court of Appeal. Experience: Alun’s caseload has been wide-ranging and has included: being led for the defence in murders at the Central Criminal Court prosecuting complex frauds such as...
Alun is a criminal practitioner for 39 years, undertaking prosecution and defence work in the Crown, Magistrates and Youth Courts and in the Court of Appeal.
Experience: Alun’s caseload has been wide-ranging and has included:
being led for the defence in murders at the Central Criminal Court
prosecuting complex frauds such as a large scale production of credit and bank cards;
defending one of the first cases of transmitting pornographic images on the internet;
prosecuting supply of high value drugs and confiscation of property and assets;
defending in an early alcohol diversion scheme, with multiple defendants mounting cut-throat defences;
prosecuting multi-handed trials for arson, serious violence, burglary, fraud etc.
representing defendants at army court martials in UK and Germany.
Of late he has predominantly prosecuted for the CPS and other agencies such as the Probation Service and the Department of Work and Pensions.
Skills and Personal Qualities
As a seasoned advocate, Alun feels confident in his ability to take the daily twists and turns of the court process in his stride. But there are always surprises, which keep him sharp and interested.
Blessed with a good memory for detail, he can assimilate complex casework quickly. His many years at the Bar help him identify and focus on the issues that require attention and which go the heart of a case.
He aims to promote confidence in the prosecution service in others, particularly those who are giving evidence in court, seeking their continued participation in the event of delays and adjournments. Whether civilian witnesses, defendants, experts or police, He listens to what they say, explains what will happen, and provides reassurance to secure their trust and co-operation.
He has built a sound, flexible working relationships with prosecution professionals, caseworkers, and police officers, placing emphasis on effective communication.
He is tenacious when pursuing important issues, taking the initiative to problem solve. Equally, he is realistic when there is little prospect of success, and will speak his mind.
Calm, self-assured, and with an articulate, distinctive speaking voice, he is a persuasive advocate with a good track record of success for whosoever instructs him.
B.Sc (Econ) International Relations, London School of Economics, 1975
Memberships and Awards
CPS External Advocate Grade 3
R v Hassankhail
Child Abduction Act, compatibility with Human Rights Act, 2015
R v Benn
DNA challenge to robbery identification, 2015
R v Anderson and Dennis
Affray and self defence, 2015
R v Nyandu
Non-insane automatism, 2014
R v Kankananage
Computer Sales Fraud, 2014
R v Carth
Using noxious substance with intent to do GBH, 2014
R v Kerr
Blackmail, 2014
R v Carty
Dangerous Driving and identification, 2014 Court.
Ivor Frank
Breakdown Britain (state of nation)
Breakthrough Britain (reform proposals)
Couldn’t Care Less (children in care law reform)
Completing the Revolution (Mental Health Law reform)
Bar Human Rights since 1990
Bar Free Representation Unit since 1979
Centre for Social Justice since 2007
Advisor to Home Office on International child Abduction and
Forced Marriages
Parliamentary Group for Children in Care since 2000
Parliamentary Group Care Leavers Voice established in 2013
Every Child Leaving Care Matters
Trustee of Frank Buttle Trust 2005-2010
Trustee of Rees Foundation 2013
Holland Park School
University College London (LLB 1978)
Inns of Court School of Law (1978-9)
Called to the Bar at Gray’s Inn (July 1979)
Georgetown U. Washington DC (LLM 1981)
Vocational training 1979-80
(a) Criminal Law : chambers of Attorney-General Geoffrey Thomas Q.C
(b) Civil Law : chambers of Solicitor General Sir Ian Percival Q.C.
Internationally experienced litigator, legislative and commercial policy advisor
Of Counsel to US Attorneys Sidley & Austen advising on US antitrust and EEC competition law 1981-2
Professional private practice as a Barrister based in London England 1982-2013
Counsel to Thelen Marrin Johnson & Bridges of San Francisco
Insurance coverage litigation and arbitration
Counsel to Sidley & Austen of New York and Chicago
Antitrust/competition issues.
Counsel in attendance at Senate Confirmation Hearings
on Appointment of Special Attorney General for Antitrust.
Counsel to Amnesty International
Human rights litigation.
Counsel to Dene Nation at United Nations
Human rights conflict resolutions.
Member of Parliamentary Group for children in care
Member of Family Justice Reform committee
Re Asbestos Coverage Cases
Presenting US Insurance industry in litigation against Lloyds of London –”LMX Spiral.”
Atlantic Capital v Johnson
£100m “share ramping” allegation.
Bank of Angola v Kojo
Multi million pound Anton Pillar fraud.
R v Ludford & Ors
Alleged multi-million pound excess fare frauds successfully defended.
R v Smith
Multi-million pound advance fee fraud successfully defended.
R v Goff
Alleged perverting course of justice in civil proceedings-successfully defended.
R v Sansom
£100M drugs importation.
R v B
Murder by poisoning –successfully defended.
R v C
Multiple murders by stabbing –successfully defended.
Counsel for Scotland Yard, Civil Aviation Authority, Port of London Authority, Serco
Ivor Frank appointed as panel member for Child Abuse Inquiry
Justin Shale
Justin’s main area of Practice is in all areas of Family Law. He is particularly experienced in Ancillary Relief particularly cases involving substantial assets, pensions and private companies. He has considerable experience in Co-habitee disputes and applications under S15 and Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. He handles all...
Justin’s main area of Practice is in all areas of Family Law. He is particularly experienced in Ancillary Relief particularly cases involving substantial assets, pensions and private companies. He has considerable experience in Co-habitee disputes and applications under S15 and Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. He handles all areas of private and public law cases. He has handled a number of cases involving International Child Abduction.
He is experienced in all forms of Civil Litigation. In particular personal injury. He has vast experience handling the following types of cases: Accidents at Work, Occupiers Liability, Product Liability, Highway Accidents, RTA, Repetitive Strain, and Fatal Accidents. He is prepared to undertake Conditional Fee work in appropriate cases.
He is regularly instructed in Clinical Negligence, professional negligence, actions against the police, Landlord and Tenant both private and public sector and business tenancies. Construction disputes, Property claims, (including sale of land, trusts, mortgages, trespass, nuisance, boundaries and easements and dilapidation claims as well as employment cases.
He has substantial Criminal experience involving Serious Fraud, murder, rape, child abuse, death by dangerous driving and serious drug offences.
Licensing Act 2003 applications, reviews, variations and enforcement.
Justin regularly takes instructions from professional bodies and persons other than solicitors as well in appropriate cases direct from the public.
Area of Practice
Justin’s area of practice is in and around London and the South Coast. He is a Founder member of Kings Bench Chambers Bournemouth.
Scott v R 1989 AC 1242 Privy Council Jones v Trollope Colls Cementation Overseas Times 26/1/90 Re Capita Expansion and Development Corporation v Brackland Times 30/11/92 Fozal v Gofur Times 9/7/93 Re R (a minor) 1994 2 FCR 629 CA DPP v G 1997 (whether a head teacher investigating an alleged assault by a teacher is subject to PACE
Lesley Manley
Lesley Manley is a highly experienced barrister. She has well deserved reputation for dealing with challenging cases and clients. She has defended in a number of serious fraud matters. The case of R V G concerned an alleged cheat on the Revenue of £1.2 million by a two defendants. Having...
Lesley Manley is a highly experienced barrister. She has well deserved reputation for dealing with challenging cases and clients.
She has defended in a number of serious fraud matters.
The case of R V G concerned an alleged cheat on the Revenue of £1.2 million by a two defendants. Having inspected original files held by the Revenue the court ruled Lesley and co-defending counsel, a commercial specialist and using a multi disciplinary approached successfully argued that the prosecution was an abuse of process. Both defendants were acquitted. Thereafter Lesley was instructed in a complex conspiracy to defraud in Gibraltar.
She became known internationally for her role as defence counsel in R v Marrache. The trial lasted for 9 months and was the longest running fraud trial in the history of Gibraltar and concerned the loss of £40 million pounds. This case was tried at The Supreme Court of Gibraltar. This was a complex case that necessitated reviewing of the bankruptcy files from various civil actions brought by those who had suffered financial loss, reviewing volumes of other unused material including trust agreements.
In addition to factual issues in the trial the case gave rise to numerous legal complications and arguments which included recusal of Judge, abuse of process, applications to exclude evidence and a possible appeal to the Privy Council in relation to Judge only trial.
This case was complex not only in terms of the financial and Tusts aspects of the case but in terms of its international aspects. Evidence was received by live link by agreement with the government of the Czech Republic. There was evidence relating to a number of EU countries in particular Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Republic of Ireland and also to Israel, Canada and the United States.
This case was the subject of international media attention and reports can be found on www.chronicle.gi and www.gbc.gi/ . This matter is the subject of an appeal to the Privy Council.
In addition to acting as junior in respect of the criminal matter Lesley researched legal issues in respect of constitutional matters and appeared in court to assist Charles Gomez, Gibraltar Counsel, who brought a Constitutional Motion against the Attorney General’s Office and The Governor of Gibraltar on behalf of Behalf of Benjamin Marrache. The trial concluded in 2014.
On her return to the UK and upon joining Churchcourt Chambers Lesley was instructed as leading counsel in OPERATION AGULLIAR R v N in £1 million pound fraud at Southwark Crown Court. The defendant was deaf and accused of conspiracy to defraud the DWP of ATW payments and also charity funds. Conferences and the giving of evidence were facilitated by the services of a sign language interpreter
Sexual Offending
Lesley Manley is very experienced in defending in cases alleging sexual offending including cases where other offences such as violence, cruelty or robbery are connected. She has acted as leading and junior counsel.
Lesley is often instructed to represented defendants accused of serious sexual offending including multi-handed cases involving human trafficking and grooming. Recent examples are set out.
2019 OPERATION ALMOND Shrewsbury Crown Court R v Q and others. Trafficking and sexual assault.
This case was successfully concluded with the acquittal of her lay client and was the subject of intense media scrutiny – BBC, Shropshire Star
2019 Woolwich Crown Court R v W. Sexual assault on child under the age of 13
2018 Lincoln Crown Court R v E. Historic sexual offending against multiple complainants. This case involved two vulnerable complainants one of whom required the assistance of an intermediary. The defendant had mental impairment and also required the services of an intermediary in order to be able to give evidence.
2018 Bradford Crown Court R v W Historic sexual offending and child cruelty against multiple complainants
2017 Reading Crown Court R v A. Leading counsel in lengthy multi handed trial defendants alleging grooming and rape and gang rape of vulnerable child.
2016 Lincoln Crown Court R v H. Counsel in multi-handed case alleging trafficking and sexual abuse of vulnerable complainant who had been in care.
In this case which resulted in acquittal the jury were discharged at the first trial upon the application of Miss Manley who managed to ascertain disclosure had not been properly completed.
2015 Central Criminal Court OPERATION ARTICULATE R v AH. Counsel in lengthy multi-handed trial concerning 11 defendants accused of sexual abuse against vulnerable complainant
In particular she has special expertise in representing defendants with mental illness, mental impairment and autism. She has written published articles on this point. She is also experienced in representing deaf defendants
She has been asked to provide written advises for convicted persons in connection with references to the Criminal Appeals Review Commission.
Lesley is a trained vulnerable witness facilitator and has provided training on several occasions to other members of the bar.
She is also a pupil supervisor and trained advocacy trainer at Middle Temple where she has taught for over 15 years.
This year she attended the Advocacy Trainers Symposium at the ICCA. She also was selected to attend the Florida Advocacy Course in Gainesville in 2018. She has experience of the most up to date teaching methods used nationally and internationally.
The diverse nature of her practice has led to her being instructed in a wide range of offences. Examples are armed robbery, kidnap, attempted murder, murder, child cruelty, cases where rape has been accompanied by section 18 and robbery, aggravated burglary and copyright theft.
Publications and Seminars
“Are you fit for fitness to plead” published in Crimeline Mental Impairment Identifying The Signs
”I’ll prove I’m innocent. I’ll take a lie detector test” . The admissibility of Polygraph Evidence by Colin Witcher and Lesley Manley
False Allegations of Rape
Fitness to Plead
Mercy killing-An act of Compassion or Self Interest.
Murder-Sexual Infidelity as a defence
She has provided lectures in the fields of the development in the law of sexual offences, vulnerable and intimidated witnesses, fraud and the development of the law in relation to firearms.
Memberships and Appointments
In 1994 she was chair of Education Appeals in Tower Hamlets
She is also an approved pupil supervisor and an advocacy trainer at Middle Temple
Lesley Manley is appreciated for her sensitive approach at the Coroner’s Court.
She has acted in numerous fatal road traffic collisions.
2015 Acted on behalf of parents who tragically lost 3 year old child in fatal traffic accident.
2013 Acted on behalf of family whose relative had died as a result of fall from Beachy Head. Verdict. misadventure.
She has also acted in a variety of difficult cases. They include
An inquest into the death of a baby when suffocated by a family member
Represented a Custody Sergeant ( Newcastle Coroner’s Court) following the death of a man who had swallowed a drug package.
An inquest into the death of a wife whose husband had been originally charged with her murder. Verdict. Suicide.
R v X
Instructed as leading counsel in multi-handed million pound fraud trial at Southwark Crown Court to commence in 2016.
R V Gorecia 2010
The defendants were accused of cheating the Revenue of £1.2 million pounds. An abuse of process argument advanced by previous counsel had been dismissed. The defendants continued to maintain they had immunity from prosecution. Isaac Jacob of 9 Stone Buildings co-defended in the matter using a multi-disciplinary approach with their respective knowledge of tax law and criminal law. In due course the Revenue found a file which lead to the re-opening of the abuse argument and the case against the defendants was stayed.
R v W and others
In R v W (and others) at Maidstone Crown Court the defendant was charged with a conspiracy to defraud the NHS by way of dishonesty in respect of procurement of contracts. The trial was estimated to last 6 weeks but collapsed after 4 days as a consequence of the defence raising issues in connection with disclosure and failure of the Crown to properly investigate matters which may have pointed to the defendants’ innocence.
Croydon Crown Court. Defendant charged with substantial benefit fraud but no evidence offered after DWP accepted the level of domestic violence she had suffered was so severe that she was psychiatrically incapacitated by post traumatic stress syndrome.
Drugs Importation / Class A Drugs at Croydon Crown Court.
Case involving serious Harassment of Officials with issues of Fitness to Plead to be determined at Aylesbury Crown Court.
R v M and others
Case involving the arranging of Sham marriages. Newcastle Crown Court.
Sham marriage case at Isleworth Crown Court.
R v X Central Criminal Court
Undercover police operation in respect on online attempts to be provided with 3 year old child.
2019 R V M Woolwich Crown Court
Supply of class A drugs. Defence of duress advanced.
2019 R v T Luton Crown Court
Sexual Activity with child. Female offender.
2018 R v M Birmingham Crown Court
Acting for the lead defendant in multi-handed trial accused of blackmail, threats to kill and witness intimidation.
2018 R v S Birmingham Crown Court
Drug importation. Multi-handed case concerning the importation of £1 million pounds of heroin.
R v Bernard Wright
[Serial rape case with defendant attacking victims at knifepoint]
R v Peter Ramsay
[Internet date rape case followed by serious physical assault on victim]
R v X Woolwich Crown Court
[Rape of 13 year old girl by mentally impaired defendant]
[Sexual Assault upon stepdaughter]
R v X Inner London Crown Court
[Multi-handed rape by school boys upon fellow pupils]
R v X Croydon Crown Court
[Historic sexual abuse by stepfather upon stepdaughters from different families. Abuse spanning 1960’s -1980’s]
[Historical case. Rape by father of his biological daughter when she was 11-14. Complaint made when accused aged 76]
R v X Reading Crown Court
[Historic sexual touching of granddaughter. Successful application to exclude lie detector evidence the Crown wished to place before the jury]
Child Cruelty. Croydon Crown Court. Mother aged 17. Accused of fracturing bones of new born baby.
Aggravated Burglary Luton Crown Court. Brain injured defendant accused of breaking into his sister’s house and attempting to kill her.
Articles by Lesley Manley
“The Magnitsky Act – What Now for the Future in the UK” An Article by Lesley Manley
The mentally impaired client; don’t miss the signs. An article by Lesley Manley
Patrick Canessa and Lesley Manley Facilitate Vulnerable Witness Training in Gibraltar
Lesley Manley Finds Success in Shrewsbury
Lesley Manley at the Advocacy Training Symposium
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME FOR LESLEY MANLEY
DOUBLE SUCCESS AT SNARESBROOK CROWN COURT FOR LESLEY MANLEY
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME IN FIREARMS CASE FOR LESLEY MANLEY
Acquittal for Lesley Manley representing security guard at Kingston Crown Court.
SUCCESS IN LINCOLN CROWN COURT ON SEX TRAFFICKING AND SEX OFFENCES CASE FOR LESLEY MANLEY
Successful outcome at Wolverhampton Crown Court for Lesley Manley.
Legal Argument Success for Lesley Manley
LESLEY MANLEY has successful outcome in sexual touching case.
Lesley Manley Success At Wolverhampton Crown Court
Called in 1983 Chris has been in continuous practice at the Bar since 1983 and has a broad breadth of knowledge and experience with skills honed from thousands of cases. He is known to work extremely hard on case preparation and ensures he’s fully briefed before setting foot in court....
Called in 1983 Chris has been in continuous practice at the Bar since 1983 and has a broad breadth of knowledge and experience with skills honed from thousands of cases. He is known to work extremely hard on case preparation and ensures he’s fully briefed before setting foot in court. Chris provides excellent client care and ensures all concerned are kept abreast of case issues. He is a specialist criminal barrister who predominantly defends but also prosecutes. He is a Level 4 CPS advocate for the South Eastern [London/Non London] and Midland circuits. Chris has frequently been instructed in a number of leading criminal cases including; murder & manslaughter, kidnap with torture & blackmail, allegations of violent assaults, sexual offences & rape, , large scale organised drugs conspiracies, firearms offences and serious fraud. He has acted as leading defence counsel in a large number of cases including murder. Chris’s abilities and successes have secured the backing of a large body of solicitors who regularly instruct him. He has worked extensively in sexual assault cases, involving historic allegations of familial sex, which have involved detailed forensic examination of social services files, educational and psychiatric reports. He has also undertaken the role of leading counsel in large-scale car-ringing cases, local authority internal frauds, sophisticated retail frauds and armed bank robberies. He’s regularly instructed in criminal appeals from referrals and appears for appellants in the Court of Appeal. Chris has enjoyed a thriving practice in the Military Courts and is often abroad conducting court martial trials. In 2010, he was instructed by one of the “Magic Circle” firms to advise a multi-national company on an internal employee fraud. Chris has been a pupil supervisor since 1996.
R v Pommel (1995) 2 Cr. App. R R v. Jason Graham [2007] EWCA Crim 1499
Criminal Bar Association South Eastern Circuit
R v B 2018
Snaresbrook CC. Successfully defended a warehouseman in £8m value drugs importation from Holland investigated by The Serious and Organised Crime Command. Operations Ultra, Bush
R v M 2018
Successfully defended a man at The Central Criminal Court accused of wounding his brother with intent to cause GBH when he drove his truck onto the pavement at the victim.
R v K 2018
Operation Cave, Wood Green CC, defended in a £1m tobacco and alcohol duty evasion organised crime case.
R v O 2017
Operation Pileated, Cambridge CC Represented a defendant in a courier fraud conspiracy involving multiple elderly victims.
Operation Limit, Leicester CC. defended in an allegation of the supply of “Skorpion” machine gun and ammunition as part of organised crime group.
Nottingham CC, Operation Feast & Zephyr. Lead defence counsel in industrial scale cocaine supply from London to Northampton.
Leicester CC. Represented a man accused of serial rape and sexual offences on young boys in 1980s.
Leicester CC. Represented a male accused of serious sexual assault by penetration of a resident in a special needs care home.
R v A
Snaresbrook CC. Prosecuted a teenage male for rape of 10 year-old sister.
Represented the alleged leader of gang of five men responsible for the kidnap, false imprisonment and torture of two separate victims and subsequent blackmail of the families.
Defended one of five men accused of largest haul of ram -raid burglaries of rural banks in East Anglia.
R v N 2015
Successfully defended man accused of multiple rape counts.
R v H 2015
Prosecuted a case of familial sexual allegations dating back to 1965.
R v G 2015
Represented the man known as the “night stalker” in his appeal against conviction for several rapes of elderly people in their homes.
R v R 2014
Represented man accused revenge slashing of former police officer investigating licensed taxi offences.
R v T 2015
Successfully prosecuted a leader of a gang of men who had embarked upon a campaign of rape and sexual offences towards a 12-16 year old girl in Bucks in 2004-13.
£1.5 m VAT Evasion Prosecution Central CC for HMRC.
R v W 2012/13
Leading defence counsel in the largest ever Flying Squad Bank Robbery Operation involving over 12 armed bank robberies spanning 10 years.
Successfully defended one of the three acquitted defendants out of ten Charlton FC fans accused of racist violence.
Defended man in multi handed trial in which he was accused of firearm possession in large Trident case.
Defence counsel in successful defence of man accused of domestic violence featuring all the accused’s children supporting his “battered wife”.
Successfully represented woman accused of stabbing her former boyfriend in the street.
R v C 2012
Defence counsel in multi handed car ringing/burglary case in Maidstone CC.
R V A 2012
Central CC. Successfully defended when led by QC man accused of murdering drugs rival with shotgun.
Conducted an appeal against conviction before full Court of Appeal in the case of an appellant who had been convicted of throwing acid over barristers appearing against him in a High Court action he was bringing. High Court barrister burned in courtroom acid attack.
Defended an alleged gang member accused of having a sawn off shotgun which was alleged to have been used to threaten others.
R v G and others 2008
Represented a defendant who was acquitted of his part in a murder and further stabbing of another victim in an alleged racist gang attack in the Isle of Sheppey.
Familial historic sexual assault.
R v W 2007
Leading defence counsel for one member of a cash-in-transit robbery gang. K.B., the leader of said gang, was a notorious criminal. The trial lasted three months and was conducted under the tightest security ever witnessed in an English court.
Representing as leading counsel one female member of a gang said to have committed the largest alleged fraud of its time on a health authority: NHS fraudsters jailed (From News Shopper).
Sexual assaults on children within a church congregation.
Random slashing of stranger giving rise to IPP sentence.
R v S and others 2010
An internal fraud of a national bread manufacturer by managers worth £300k.
Instructed for the Finance Officer of a business who along with others is accused of a £1.5m fraud on State/ local authority agencies in a trial listed for 2016.
Success for Chris Johnston in Court of Appeal, Highlighting Lack of Guidelines for Blackmail.
First Outing For the Church Court Chargers
Chris Johnston Secures Acquittal of Brighton Man Accused of Arson with Intent to Endanger Life
Chris Johnston Secures Acquittals on All Counts After Two Trials for Taxi Driver in Sexual Assaults
Chris Johnston secures acquittal in major drugs conspiracy with a street value of £8m.
Chris Johnston secures acquittal at Old Bailey in GBH trial involving the use of a truck as a weapon.
Chris Johnston secures reduced sentence for deaf client at Court of Appeal
Chris Johnston secures acquittal of absent defendant in rape trial
Christopher Johnston Upgrade
Elroy Claxton
“Excellent barrister my clients recommend him to their friends”
HSR London (2017)
“A man that instils confidence in clients”
MN LAW (2017)
Elroy is a highly experienced defence specialist and is an established criminal practitioner. He specialises in defending in serious criminal cases and also undertakes police tribunal work. Elroy is regularly instructed in cases of fraud, murder, rape, drug offences, serious violence, proceeds of crime, kidnapping, firearm offences, armed robbery fraud...
Elroy is a highly experienced defence specialist and is an established criminal practitioner.
He specialises in defending in serious criminal cases and also undertakes police tribunal work.
Elroy is regularly instructed in cases of fraud, murder, rape, drug offences, serious violence, proceeds of crime, kidnapping, firearm offences, armed robbery fraud and serious historical sex cases, financial crime and regulatory matters.
Throughout his career, Elroy has built a reputation on his analytical and thorough approach to the preparation of his cases. During his career he is consistently recognised for his communication with lay clients.
His court craft and advocacy are built upon a clear working knowledge of the issues and tactics to be deployed in a particular case.
As a Leading Junior he is able to marshal complex paper heavy cases and liaise effectively with both Junior council and Solicitors to ensure that the case is prepared thoroughly and efficiently. Having conducted many ‘two counsel’ cases,’ he is well respected and trusted by solicitors to deliver the best for their clients.
Elroy is always calm under pressure, which enables him to develop positive relationships with lay and professional clients as part of a legal team.
Elroy is sensitive to issues and matters that arise. These qualities has allowed him to establish trustworthy relationships between himself and clients.
Elroy has been a Recorder since 1998.
Regularly instructed to defend on a direct access basis.
R v O
People trafficking, young women from Nigeria to Prague and then on to Heathrow, case required an understanding of the Nigerian culture and traditions of Nigerian village traditions.
R v R
Defendant charged with rape allegation that the victim was drugged. Defendant acquitted.
International sex trafficking gang, trial at the Central Criminal Court.
R v DN (akaL-F)
Representing serving prisoner in sexual activity with a child. Defendant had substantial links with the Manchester underworld.
R v N
Illegal immigrant fraud exposed by BBC Panorama programme.
Representing man charged with historical rape offences whilst serving a long sentence for rape.
R v S
Multi handed fraud case in the North of England.
R v T
Perverting course of justice in a multi handed Murder case
R v I
Multi-handed mortgage fraud heard in Manchester Crown court.
Leading counsel in £1 million fraud. Five men charged with setting up fraudulent firm with the aim of providing fraudulent HGV licence. Representing only defendant to be acquitted.
Banking fraud, money laundering.
Chambers are Delighted to Welcome Elroy Claxton
Pamela Brain
Pamela Brain is one of the most respected barristers practicing at the criminal bar and has nearly 30 years’ experience in defending in complex and difficult cases. She has defended virtually every kind of criminal offence and is renowned as a brilliant jury advocate. She has successfully defended in murder...
Pamela Brain is one of the most respected barristers practicing at the criminal bar and has nearly 30 years’ experience in defending in complex and difficult cases. She has defended virtually every kind of criminal offence and is renowned as a brilliant jury advocate. She has successfully defended in murder and attempted murder cases, in particular in those involving ‘battered woman syndrome’. She has been instructed in cases involving allegations of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Blackmail, Riot, Conspiracy to Import and Supply large quantities of Class A drugs, large scale Fraud and Money Laundering cases and Child Cruelty.
Pamela has a particular expertise in defending these very difficult types of cases. She has represented defendants who have been charged with every type of sexual allegation including those accused of Serial Rapes , Gang Rapes, Rapes involving the Administering of Date Rape Drugs, Male Rape, Paedophile Offences , Indecent Images and Historical Allegations with some dating back 30 or 40 years. Naturally she has gained considerable experience in cross examining vulnerable complainant’s. Some have been as young as 4 years of age and others have needed the assistance of intermediaries because of their severe learning difficulties or mental health problems. She is particularly skilled in cross examining the complainant’s in a way that does not alienate the jury from the defence case. This ability sets her apart from many others at the criminal bar. She also has very good client skills, which is especially appreciated by those who instruct her in these uniquely difficult cases. She often represents young defendant’s as well as those who are vulnerable because of learning difficulties or mental health issues and she has a reputation as being someone who can engage with some of the most challenging of clients.
Pamela has extensive experience in the Court of Appeal. In 3 separate cases of Rape she has managed to successfully persuade the Court to overturn the convictions and allow the appeals. They were cases involving allegations of Gang Rape, a Rape by a Youth and an Historic allegation dating back over 30 years.
Pamela is direct access qualified.
The Practical Challenges of Representing Defendant’s Accused of Sexual Offences
This was a case where it was alleged that the defendant was a serial rapist who had raped 3 women who were unknown to each other. Following a day of legal argument, the Crown offered no evidence.
R V D
This was a case which was widely reported in the National Press ( http://www.dailymail.co.uk/ news/article-2063439) It was an historic allegation of Rape involving 2 young complainants.
R V F
This was a case involving allegations of Sexual Activity with multiple complainants who were suffering from dementia by an employee of a Care Home.
This was a case involving an allegation of Rape where both the complainant and defendant suffered from very severe learning difficulties and mental health problems. Both required intermediaries. The defendant was acquitted of the charge.
R V Y
This was a case concerning an allegation of Rape where it was alleged that a date rape drug had been administered. The defendant was acquitted.
R V J
This was an allegation of Rape where the complainant had learning difficulties. A defence application for disclosure was made and this resulted in the CPS obtaining third party material. In light of this material the Crown offered no evidence.
R V E
This case involved an allegation that the defendant was part of a long running international advanced fee fraud which involved the defrauding of millions of pounds from vulnerable victims.
R V L
In this case it was alleged that the defendant had fired a shot gun at a 12 year old girl, causing injury.
R V K
This was a case involving a conspiracy to supply large quantities of Cocaine that originated from Colombia.
R V W
This was a case involving 2 separate conspiracies to supply large quantities of Cocaine.
This case involved an employee of the DWP who was alleged to have made a fraudulent claim re invalidity benefit. There was extensive surveillance evidence and expert medical evidence. The proceedings were stayed as a result of a successful abuse of process application being made.
Pamela Brain Secures an Acquittal in a Child Sexual Exploitation Case.
Pamela Brain Secures an Acquittal of Consultant accused of NHS Fraud
Success for Pamela Brain in Historic Abuse Case.
Success for Pamela Brain
Sexual Assault Acquittal Result for Pamela Brain
Pamela Brain secures consecutive acquittals in two separate cases
Pamela Brain achieves successful outcome in Sports Sexual Allegation trial.
Michelle Clarke
Michelle is a criminal barrister with over 30 years’ experience, she has recently spent 5 years as an in house barrister at cartwright king which has added to her understanding of both sides of the profession. Due to her breadth and depth of experience she is highly regarded for her...
Michelle is a criminal barrister with over 30 years’ experience, she has recently spent 5 years as an in house barrister at cartwright king which has added to her understanding of both sides of the profession. Due to her breadth and depth of experience she is highly regarded for her advocacy and skills in all types of trials dealing with a wide range of offences including serious sexual offences; fraud; murder; manslaughter; child cruelty; drug trafficking and has been instructed in such cases as both a junior and lead counsel.
She has a reputation for first class advocacy and instilling confidence in her clients. She has particular expertise in cases involving vulnerable people, either as defendants or complainants.
Member of the Western Circuit
Member of the CBA
R v AH
Defending as junior counsel the main 18-year-old defendant in a revenge murder.
Defending Yarlswood detention officer charged with sexually molesting a detainee.
Historic allegation of molesting boys in the woods (high profile case).
R v H
Attempted murder with a knife in a revenge attack between drug dealers.
Sham marriages conspiracy with brides being flown in and out of the UK.
Housing benefit fraud defending the lead applicants partner.
Defending in False Trademark prosecution.
Violent disorderly involving two rival gangs.
Articles by Michelle Clarke
Michelle Clarke and Maria Karaiskos discuss Knife Crime on Inspire FM
Paula Bignall
Paula Bignall is a London based barrister specialising in serious crime and complex cases of family law. She is recognised as a skilled, highly experienced and resourceful advocate with well honed and sympathetic client care skills. Criminal Law Paula is regularly instructed to defend in cases involving serious violence, rape,...
Paula Bignall is a London based barrister specialising in serious crime and complex cases of family law. She is recognised as a skilled, highly experienced and resourceful advocate with well honed and sympathetic client care skills.
Paula is regularly instructed to defend in cases involving serious violence, rape, and all types of sexual offences, large-scale fraud and dishonesty and drugs case including trafficking and production.
Cases more recently defended include large-scale importation of class A drugs, conspiracy to commit fraud and robbery involving 19 defendants and hundreds of pages of cell site analysis, historic rape cases,rape cases involving victims and defendants under the age of 13, kidnapping and false imprisonment involving torture, Child neglect and also attempted murder.
Paula undertakes all forms of private and public law work involving children. She has practised at all levels including the high court.
Colin McCarraher
Called in 1990, Colin McCarraher was the founding Head of Chambers at Church Court and has been in independent practice for 25 years. During that time he has established a reputation for determined, fluent advocacy with a proven track record for winning cases both large and small all over the...
Called in 1990, Colin McCarraher was the founding Head of Chambers at Church Court and has been in independent practice for 25 years. During that time he has established a reputation for determined, fluent advocacy with a proven track record for winning cases both large and small all over the country.
He is qualified as an International Commercial Arbitrator and is fluent in Russian.
He is registered as a Direct Access Barrister.
Colin McCarraher has advised government departments on Human Rights with regards to the Iraq war and the Republic of Yugoslavia conflict.
He is regularly instructed as leading junior counsel and in that role, recently defended in a 9 million pound drug supply case, murder, major drugs supply and contract killing case.
He represented the Balcombe anti-fracking protesters and frequently advises those engaged in civil disobedience campaigns.
He has been instructed in all aspects of criminal law, prosecuting and defending, particularly serious crime involving banking fraud, organised crime, corruption, money laundering and proceeds of crime. He also appears in human trafficking, child abduction and serious sexual offences.
He served for 25 years in the Royal Naval Reserve and Intelligence Corps (V) so he has a sound knowledge of maritime matters and the Armed forces in general.
Lincoln’s Inn (Hardwicke Scholar). Call 1990
King’s Inns Dublin. Bachelor of Law
University of Cambridge. MA Law
Civil Service Commission Interpreter : Russian
R -v- Ian Hersey [1998] Crim.L.R.281 CA.
This is the leading authority on voice identification and the first case in England and Wales to rely solely on voice identification using sophisticated auditory techniques without any further supporting evidence. It broke new ground at the time and resulted in a new area of forensic expertise.
R -v- Lynsey (Jonathan Simon) [1995] 3 All ER 654
This case resulted in the CA deciding that for the purposes of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 Common Assault was to be construed as including Battery. It involved tracing the entire history of the law relating to violence and is used today for statutory construction.
Michael Fullerton
Michael Fullerton was admitted to the Victorian Supreme Court as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1981. He practised as a solicitor until 1986 when he signed the Bar Roll of Victoria and was admitted to the Inner Temple as a Barrister in 1990. Able and versatile Australian barrister with 35...
Michael Fullerton was admitted to the Victorian Supreme Court as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1981. He practised as a solicitor until 1986 when he signed the Bar Roll of Victoria and was admitted to the Inner Temple as a Barrister in 1990.
Able and versatile Australian barrister with 35 years’ experience as defence jury advocate and civil practitioner covering an extensive range of both criminal and civil law including a variety of appellate cases in crime, civil and judicial review.
His civil practice includes advising and litigating on behalf of an array of international clients. His case authorities cover personal injury, common law procedure, commercial law and criminal law.
He is registered and conducted many cases on Direct Access and is also a Qualified Mediator.
Personal Injury Quantum Reports
SE Circuit
PIBA
1982: Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
1990: Called to the Bar of England and Wales.
PRACTICE; Established practitioner of both crime defence and civil law.
Direct Access: Registered and accepted both criminal and civil cases.
Mediator: Qualified August 2008.
R v A – Reading Crown Court
Attempted murder – Complex case involving multiple experts on injuries, weapon, glass, CCTV identifying vehicle, cell site and mobile phone evidence.
R v O – Peterborough Crown Court
Historic rapes and ABH. Acquitted on rapes.
R v B – Bristol Crown Court
Leading Ms. Chiara Maddocks. 8-week carbon credit fraud. Six hander, conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to convert criminal property. Voluminous commercial, financial and digital evidence, expert evidence and over 50 lay witnesses. Acquitted on both charges.
RSPCA v W
s.8 Animal Welfare Act offences re organised dog fighting.
R v C – Hove Crown Court
Conspiracy to produce cannabis – Cut-throat three-hander. DNA, fingerprint and satellite navigation evidence.
R v E – Oxford Crown Court
s18 GBH. Suspended sentence and compensation order.
R v W – East Croydon Crown Court
Benefit Fraud, Suspended sentence.
R v C – Cambridge Crown Court
Sexual assaults – Acquitted on both charges.
R v T – Isleworth Crown Court
Possessing criminal property. Acquitted.
R v S – Luton Crown Court
Aggravated burglary, false imprisonment and robbery. Firearms, knives. Acquitted on all charges.
R v M – Harrow Crown Court
Theft of BMW removed beyond EU. Trial 1 – hung jury. Trial 2 – Acquitted.
R v A – Aylesbury Crown Court
Affray, Offensive Weapon, Damaging Property. Absent witness, Hearsay evidence successfully excluded. Three hander. Acquitted.
R v W – Croydon Crown Court
Acting in breach of Restraining Order – Acquitted.
R v A – Southwark Crown Court
PWIT – 5 counts of class A and having article with blade – Secured agreement for reduced indictment and sentence.
R v H – Harrow Crown Court
s.18 and s.20 GBH. Secured agreement for ABH & suspended sentence.
R v P – Lewes Crown Court
Arson – Fitness to plead enquiry – capacity to form intent.
R v D – St. Albans Crown Court
Burglary & Theft – secured agreement to Theft only – penalty of fine.
R v R – Guildford Crown Court
Burglary, Damaging Ppty and Theft – Secured agreement to amended indictment re damaging ppty only. Community Order and Restraining Order.
R v M – Wood Green Crown Court
PWIT –Various Class A & B – Community Order and suspension of curfew.
R v M – Central Criminal Court
Making indecent photos of child – Cats A, B & C. Possessing extreme photographs. Expert report obtained and at trial prosecution offer no evidence.
R v H – Birmingham Crown Court
S.18 GBH and ABH. Secured agreement for Affray.
R v K – Kingston Crown Court
Affray – suspended sentence.
R v S – Lewes Crown Court
POCA hearing.
R v T – Leicester Crown Court
Two separate counts of Dangerous Driving – hung jury on one count.
R v L – Kingston Crown Court
ABH and having offensive weapon – Acquitted on both counts.
Putting person in fear of violence by harassment, breach of Non-Molestation Order, ABH, Dangerous Driving. Secure agreement to harassment count only.
R v K – Guildford Crown Court
PWIT – Class A. Secure agreement to possession only.
R v V – Central Criminal Court
ABH – Exclusion of hearsay evidence and BWV – Acquitted.
Williams v Fisher (1998)
Kemp & Kemp, The Quantum of Damages Vol. 3 F2-001 (Leading case on whiplash injury);
Miles v McGregor (23/1/98)
EWCA Civ 361; [2001] PIQR Q13 (loss of chance)
Langford v Hebran [2001]
Parker v TUI [2009]
EWCA Civ 1261 (toboggan accident)
Systemcare (UK) ltd. v Service Design Technology Ltd. & Sharif [2011]
EWCA Civ 546 (Costs of company awarded against Director)
R v James Gray [2013]
EWHC 500 (Admin) (Animal Welfare)
R v Manh Toan Dang [2014]
EWCA Crim 348 (Industrial scale production of cannabis)
R (on Appn of RSCPA) v Colchester Mags Ct & D. Fuller & P Shelldrake [2015]
EWHC 1418 (Admin) (unlawful use of warrant)
OF – Rolls Court
Companies Court. Part 7 and Part 8 claims. International Share purchase agreement & cross-application. Application to re-open previous High Court judgment and various costs orders successfully defended against Leading Counsel.
FPM – Central London County Court – Appeal under s.214 Housing Act 2004 for failing to protect deposit. Secured massive reduction of claimed costs.
S – Brighton County Court
Upper limb work related claim – settled for Claimant.
S – Central London County Court
Resulting and Constructive property claim against family member. Claim succeeds.
SA – County Court at Clerkenwell
Setting aside default judgment.
KK & CT – Brentford CC
Defending Dogbite claim.
FPM – Central London County Court
Appeal under s.214 Housing Act 2004 for failing to protect deposit. Secured massive reduction of claimed costs.
DOO – Central London County Court
Infant settlement including substantial award for gratuitous care by friend of family.
AH – Royal Court of Justice
Family Division – Opposing Local Authority Application for Contempt of Court. Application dismissed with costs.
EN – RCJ – Court of Appeal
Opposing Appeal against Order dismissing claim for defamation. Appeal dismissed.
Fraud involving summary judgment against fraudulent accountant, Freezing Orders and Injunction involving firms of solicitors, fraud and restitution concerning national company, Insolvency and bankruptcy.
Litigation regarding contractual disputes, building and construction, shareholding and directorships, international drilling contracts.
Litigation against multi-national oil companies in Niger delta.
Articles by Michael Fullerton
Covid-19, The Law of Frustration and Human Goodwill. An Article by Mike Fullerton
“Neighbour From Hell?” – An Article by Michael Fullerton
Success for Mike Fullerton in dog breeding licence case in General Regulatory Chamber.
Chambers return to trials at Reading Crown Court
Mike Fullerton Recovers Substantial Damages for the Claimants in an Action of Nuisance
Success for Mike Fullerton and Chiara Maddocks following 8 week trial in Carbon Credit Fraud.
Success For Mike Fullerton Following Four Week Death In Custody Inquest
Stephen Bailey
At a recent murder trial, a senior Old Bailey Judge, specifically commended Stephen Bailey, for the “Excellent representation of his client during the trial” See the case of A (2010.) The Director of Liberty Law, Attiq Malik, describes Stephen as “a true master of advocacy” and Church Court Chambers should...
At a recent murder trial, a senior Old Bailey Judge, specifically commended Stephen
Bailey, for the “Excellent representation of his client during the trial” See the case of A (2010.)
The Director of Liberty Law, Attiq Malik, describes Stephen as “a true master of advocacy” and Church Court Chambers should be “proud” to have him.
• Instructed on a regular basis in two counsel cases, as leading counsel.
• Instructed in serious, complex and difficult cases but always available to represent clients at all levels of criminal cases to ensure that the client has the best available representation.
• A first – class and very successful trial barrister. A go-to lawyer.
• A hard working and dedicated defence brief, who always presents to the court, fearlessly and without regard to his personal interests, the defence of his client.
• Excellent client care skills.
• A likeable and very approachable lawyer.
Extensive experience in cases involving:
• Serious fraud, murder and sex cases, as leading and junior counsel.
• Organised criminal gangs
• Defendants’ turning “Queen’s Evidence” See the cases of R -V- B Maidstone C.C., and R -V- H Nottingham C.C.
• Mental health, fitness to plead and fitness to stand trial issues.
• The representation of young or vulnerable clients.
• The difficult and sensitive area of the cross examination of child witnesses.
• The cross examination of expert witnesses, in relation to such diverse matters as pathology, blood
spatter evidence, D.N.A, ballistics, fire arms residue, cell site analysis and forensic accountants.
• The vital area in case preparation, of disclosure, P.I.I. and third party disclosure
C.B.A. & South Eastern Circuit.
V.H.C.C: V.H.C.C. accredited.
R -v- M, Snaresbrook C.C.(2007)
A 3 handed conspiracy to defraud / commit forgery (production of counterfeit / forged immigration documents). The issues included a cut throat defence by a partially sighted co-defendant, alleged by the Crown to have held himself out as an immigration lawyer and therefore able to assist his clients in obtaining false do.
R -v- B, C.C.C. (2013)
Murder (led junior). A 12 handed gangland shooting case. Cut throat defences abound. Cell site analysis played a key part in this case. 8 week trial. Reported in the media.
R -v- A, Woolwich C.C. (2013)
Rape. Complainant had psychological difficulties.
R -v- C, Croydon C.C. (2013)
Kidnap and false imprisonment in the context of an attempted rape.
R -v- D, C.C.C. (2012)
Murder (leading counsel). Drug gang execution. Cut throat defence. Cell site analysis and CCTV analysis played significant roles in the trial.
R -v- R, C.C.C. (2012)
Murder (leading counsel). The multiple and frenzied stabbing of the defendant’s drug dealer who attempted to rob and attack the defendant with a baseball bat and knife. Unlawful burial of the corpse. Detailed cross examination of the pathologist and blood spatter expert. Bad character played a significant role in the trial. Reported in the media.
R -v- L, Ipswich C.C. (2012)
Murder (led junior). The execution (shooting) of two hit men who had attended the defendant’s small holding with a view to committing arson and to attack the defendant. Mobile phone evidence, D.N.A, ballistics and bad character played significant roles in this trial. Reported in the media.
R -v- P, Lincoln C.C. (2012)
Sexual assaults in relation to 3 of the defendant’s step children and computer downloading of voluminous quantities of child pornography. A forensic computer expert was instructed to analyse this case and to give evidence as to the likely user of the computer at the relevant times of the downloads, based upon the actual internet activity on the computer over a 6 month period.
R -v-M, Isleworth C.C. (2011)
A two handed, historic sexual abuse case. Stephen defended the first defendant, who had been accused of sexually assaulting an 11 year old pupil, when he was a senior lay teacher at St Benedict’s Roman Catholic School. It is noteworthy, that the defence adduced at trial the defendant’s previous convictions (guilty pleas) to similar allegations against former pupils, in three previous prosecutions, as part of the defence case.
This case, and several other cases in relation to this school, have been reported in The Times newspaper. Lord Carlile of Berriew, recently lead an inquiry into sexual abuse at St Benedict’s in the 1970’s and also into the efficacy of the past and current child protection provisions at the school.
R -v- A, Oxford C.C. (2011)
A nightclub doorman was accused of raping a customer jn the toilets of the club. Reported in the media.
R -v- P, Maidstone C.C. (2011)
A very unpleasant child cruelty case.
R -v- K, Croydon C.C. (2011)
An historic case, of systemic rape and sexual assaults by the defendant of 3 of his grand children and two of their young friends over a period of 4 years.
R -v- K, Maidstone C.C. (2011)
Murder (junior alone). The successful defence of a Polish man, accused of murdering a fellow compatriot. As a result of defence submissions, the Crown were persuaded to offer ” no evidence” prior to the P.C.M.H.
R -v- W, Reading C.C. (2011)
A 4 handed witness intimidation case with threats to kill a key witness if he gave evidence the following day in a murder trial. Reported in the media.
R -v- X, Y C.C. (2011)
A case of the utmost sensitivity involving P.I.I. and informant information. A very successful result.
R -v- F, Oxford C.C. (2011)
Murder (led junior counsel). The issue in this case was whether the strangulation / death of the defendant’s partner, occurred during a consensual sex game and was manslaughter, or did not and was murder. Reported in the media.
R -v- C, Harrow C.C. (2010)
A major 5 handed conspiracy to steal railway equipment.
R -v- A, C.C.C. (2010)
Murder (leading counsel). The preliminary issue here, was whether the defendant was fit to plead and or stand trial. The issue at trial, was whether the defendant “did the act”. The case had a heavy forensic scientific content, notably pathology, blood spatter and psychiatric evidence. The representation of Ali, was described by the trial judge, as “excellent” (See above). The case included a relatively novel aspect, as the defendant who was “unfit” to travel south, watched and participated in the proceedings, via video link from Sheffield Crown Court.
R -v-W, C.C.C. (2010)
Manslaughter (junior alone). The Issue was self defence. A one punch manslaughter case. Reported in the media.
R -v- P, Newcastle C.C. (2010/2009)
Representing the first defendant, in a multi million pound,
12 handed cannabis cultivation case, using dozens of house in the wider Newcastle area.
R -v- B, Newport C.C. (2010/ 2009)
Representing one of the main defendants’ in a 16 handed
conspiracy to supply Class “A “drugs between Birmingham and South Wales. The case included a significant amounts of probe and surveillance evidence.
R -v- J, C.C.C. (2009)
The stabbing of the defendant’s drug dealer. The defence raised diminished responsibility and intoxication.
R -v- T, Cardiff C.C. (2009) – (V.H.C.C.)
(Led junior counsel) Stephen conducted the majority of the cross examination of the co-defendants’ in a 6 handed cut throat murder case. The case flowed from a nationwide cannabis cultivation conspiracy. The deceased was punished / attacked for stealing a crop from one of the factories.
R -v- S, Wood Green C.C.(2007)
An 8 handed, major nationwide D.S.S. fraud.
R -v- C, Southwark C.C. (2007)
A 16 handed, conspiracy to supply Class “A” drugs. The case
involved 150 hours of undercover surveillance evidence and test purchasing audio / video tapes. The defendant relied upon the defence of duress.
R -v- O, Wood Green C.C. (2006)
A 5 handed conspiracy to supply Class “A” drugs. The issues
were duress and entrapment.
R -v- M, Harrrow C.C. (2006)
A 4 handed conspiracy to import / supply Class “A” drugs with an actual supply to two undercover officers. The issues included entrapment and duress and the admissibility and relevance of an intelligence gathering interview ( the officers were in the witness box for 3 ½ days). The defendant was in the witness box, giving evidence in chief for 3 days. The defendant admitted to being a retired drugs dealer / police informant in Nairobi, Kenya.
R -v- K, Birmingham C.C. (2009)
A 7 handed attempted murder and violent disorder, at the
Vaisakhi festival, emanating from political differences between worshipers at a Sikh Temple in Birmingham. Reported in the media.
A 3 handed murder case. The Crown successfully applied for multiple anonymity of witness orders.
Representing a 12 year old boy charged along with 5 other boys under the age of 15, with the manslaughter of a 65 year old man. The issues were joint enterprise, causation, and the legal requirements of unlawful act manslaughter. The conviction was overturned on appeal. Reported in the media.
R -v- H, Birmingham C.C. (2007)
Murder. The Issue was the identity of the killer.
R -v- S, Middlesex C.C. (2005)
Murder. The issues included the conflict of expert evidence as to whether the stab wound was consistent with the claim of self defence, whether the client was fit to plead and stand trial and whether “he did the act.” Mental Health Act disposal.
R -v- H, Nottingham C.C. (2003)
A 7 handed Murder case. The case involved a 16 year old contract killer who turned Queen’s Evidence.
R -v- R, Kingston C.C. (2006)
An 8 handed conspiracy to import Class “A” drugs from several islands in the West Indies and South America, with a further conspiracy to supply the drugs within the U.K. – Birmingham. The issues included a cut throat defence, cell site analysis, mobile phone evidence and significant disclosure matters. As a result of a section 8 C.P.I.A. 1996, disclosure request, on behalf of this defendant, the Crown offered no evidence against her.
R -v- N, Croydon C.C. (2002) – (V.H.C.C.)
A 16 handed conspiracy to import and supply Class “A” drugs within the UK – London to Birmingham, and Yorkshire. The issues included probe evidence, mobile phone and observation evidence.
R -v- G, Sheffield C.C. (2005)
The possession with intent to supply “Class A” drugs between
Leeds and London . The issues included entrapment and or fit up.
R -v- S, Birmingham C.C. (2002)
included a detailed cross examination of 16 surveillance officers and disclosure.
R -v- B, Maidstone C.C. (2000)
A 7 handed conspiracy to import Class “B” drugs. The issues
included one defendant turning Queen’s Evidence. The client’s co-defendant brother, was a serving
National Crime Squad officer. The case was stayed for an abuse of process, three months after the trial
started.
R -v- Y, Birmingham (2009)
a 14 handed rape case. The one co-defendant at trial, had committed the offence whilst on the run for the murder of W.P.C. Beshenivsky.
R -v- A, Birmingham C.C. (2006)
An historic 4 handed gang rape and false imprisonment of two 13 year old girls, over a 3 day period, in 1995. The client was arrested in 2004, on the basis of advances in D.N.A. technology. Stephen led the submissions re: abuse of process (investigative failings). The conviction was overturned in the Court of Appeal, on the basis of the claim of an abuse of process.
R -v- A, Harrow C.C. (2004)
A 6 handed conspiracy to commit kidnap, false imprisonment, blackmail, rape, indecent assault and possession of firearms with intent re: 3 complainants. The issues included similar fact evidence and the admissibility of the statement of an unavailable complainant. The defendants were described by the Crown as “dangerous members of a mafia style, Eastern European protection racket”.
R -v-T, Blackfriars C.C. (2006)
A 6 handed conspiracy to commit armed robbery / burglary of
circa 75 supermarkets and warehouses in the South East, over a 12 month period. The issues included a
cut throat defence, the extent of the clients involvement and cell site analysis.
R -v- M, Southwark C.C. (2013)
Wine investment / boiler room conspiracy to defraud investors of over £4 million (leading counsel.) 10 week trial. Reported in the media.
R -v- H, Southwark C.C. (2010 / 2009)
Representing (leading counsel) the first defendant, in a 5 handed conspiracy to steal over £1 million, from a bank account. The funds were laundered by a practising solicitor – one of the co-defendants’ at trial. The client had a cut throat defence with 3 of the 5 defendants. Reported in the media.
R -v- K, Birmingham C.C. (2008) – (V.H.C.C.)
Represented the first defendant on the Indictment, in a 5 handed conspiracy to defraud / steal 30 high value cars from national dealerships, by making fraudulent applications for loans / hire purchase.
R -v- T, Ipswich C.C. (2007)
Represented the director of a company, in a 3 handed conspiracy to defraud people who had paid for time share accommodation and cheap flights. Reported in the media.
R -v-A, Birmingham C.C. (2006)
A 5 handed conspiracy re a large scale and complex car cloning case. The issues included the admissibility of bad character evidence, a cut throat defence and fit up.
R -v- K, Blackfriars C.C. (2004)
A V.A.T. fraud over 8 years by a West London chain of
Stephen Bailey Begins High Profile Murder Case at Luton Crown Court.
Stephen Bailey Success In Serious County Lines Case
Stephen Bailey leading Tomas McGarvey are currently representing the second defendant in an 8-handed ‘cash-for-crash’ conspiracy
Alex Balancy
Alex Specialises in Criminal Law and has a particular interest in Human Rights Law and regulatory Law. His Practice has included high profile and/or complex cases for which he has represented the Defence or Prosecution. Alex is regularly instructed to represent the Defence or Prosecution in DWP, VOSA, Serco, Trading...
Alex Specialises in Criminal Law and has a particular interest in Human Rights Law and regulatory Law.
His Practice has included high profile and/or complex cases for which he has represented the Defence or Prosecution.
Alex is regularly instructed to represent the Defence or Prosecution in DWP, VOSA, Serco, Trading standards and HM Custom’s fraud cases.
Alex is an approved prosecutor on the CPS panel of advocates and has been regularly instructed by the CPS since called. In addition Alex has acted on behalf of insurance companies and Local Authorities.
For 18 years Alex was the Deputy Managing Director of a group of French companies with branches across Europe which Alex assisted to set up and develop. He was the Director of Sales and marketing for the companies’ overseas operations.
Alex was also the Marketing Executive for EW Facts Plc’s (now Nord Anglia Plc) School of Finance and Management Division. He was responsible for the marketing and development of the company’s overseas operations in the Far East, Africa, Indian Ocean and Caribbean.
Worked as a freelance lecturer in Business Law to undergraduates undertaking the University of Hull BA degree at the School of Finance and Management in London. Alex was also a part time lecturer to undergraduates undertaking the University of London LLB degrees and to post graduates taking the Inns of Courts, Bar Final Examinations at the London School of Law. Alex was involved in the training of trading standard officers on enforcement laws in Northern Ireland. Speaks fluent French and Italian
Practice Detail
Crime: Serious Fraud, Murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, rape, kidnapping, torture, armed robbery, blackmail, child abduction, false imprisonment, serious drug offences, organised crime and serious motor prosecutions
Health & Safety: Represented individuals and companies prosecuted under the Health & Safety Act, Food Trading standards and other regulatory legislation including fatal accidents. Represented families, local authorities, individuals and companies at Inquests.
Immigration: Asylum applications, entry clearance appeals on behalf of visitors, students and businesses following refusals of their applications and judicial reviews. Alex is especially interested in the link between immigration issues and Human Rights Law.
Alex works as a freelance lecturer in Business Law to undergraduates undertaking the University of Hull BA degree at the School of Finance and Management in London. Alex was also a part time lecturer to undergraduates undertaking the University of London LLB degrees and to post graduates taking the Inns of Courts, Bar Final Examinations at the London School of Law. Alex was involved in the training of trading standard officers on enforcement laws in Northern Ireland.
Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB Hons)
R v Brett & Others
Conspiracy, £ 28 Million VAT fraud.
R v Patel & Others
£38 million, confiscation hearing. Resulted in one of the highest confiscation orders in the UK.
R v Bambo Agbonyin
Bad character in the Court of Appeal.
R v Darren Mansfield
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, allegedly hit a cyclist like a golf ball at 99mph. Found not guilty.
Organised crime involving black on black killings in North London and Indian/Pakistani gang war crime.
False imprisonment involving the torture of a vulnerable witness with disabilities found gagged with his arms and legs tied up by the police. Found not guilty.
Successfully represented a major European airline against customs and Excise.
Success for Alex Balancy Who Secured the Release of His Client In An Honour Based Violent Multi Handed Case.
Alex Balancy and Estelle Thornber successfully defend their client in a multi million pound, record drugs seizure case.
Alex Balancy secures the acquittal of his professional celebrity cage fighter client after a 6-week trial.
Glenn Harris
Glenn is a specialist criminal defence advocate. He has a significant practice as both leading and junior counsel in very serious cases such as murder, robbery, serious sexual offences, drugs and fraud. In addition Glenn advices on criminal and regulatory matters evolving from maritime offences. His reputation as a fearless...
Glenn is a specialist criminal defence advocate. He has a significant practice as both leading and junior counsel in very serious cases such as murder, robbery, serious sexual offences, drugs and fraud. In addition Glenn advices on criminal and regulatory matters evolving from maritime offences.
His reputation as a fearless advocate, coupled with excellent client care has meant that he has been instructed in some of the most high-profile and serious cases in recent times.
Glenn Harris has lectured on various aspects of criminal investigations into potential maritime offences and regulatory breaches. He regularly advises one of the most respected city firm of solicitors who specialise in maritime law.
He has previously been instructed as counsel to advise following a ‘fatality at sea’ and as a result of his assistance and representation this has had the effect of preventing a significant criminal prosecution against the ship owners and controllers.
Glenn was recently instructed under the direct access provisions to represent a skipper of a vessel charged with various regulatory offences arising out of an incident in Poole Harbour. He was able to successfully negotiate a much-reduced liability and considerably mitigate the sentence at court.
Historically, he has been instructed in the largest legal-aid fraud of its time (R. v. Pritchard and others) and in R v Twomey and others which was a large scale armed robbery at Heathrow Airport using an inside man. This case took several years to go through the courts, having several aborted trials at significant public expense and which later made legal history and gained notoriety by becoming the first trial without a jury for over 300 years.
Glenn was also instructed as junior counsel to represent one of those accused of the axe murder of Daniel Morgan in 1987, an investigation dogged by police corruption and which yet again resulted in no convictions after lengthy and successful legal arguments on abuse of process. This case is still in the public eye with the Home Secretary announcing an independent review of the case.
Glenn continues with his criminal practice but has broadened his practice to include International Crime, Regulatory work such as Health and Safety and Trading Standards Prosecutions.
As well as his demanding case load, Glenn is currently in the process of embarking on a series of lectures on International Criminal Law to Judges from foreign states and on the Bribery Act.
In 2014 one of Glenn many successes, was his defence of a young man charged with murder and firearms offences following a lengthy retrial at the Old Bailey.
Success continued in 2015 when again he secured the acquittal of a young man accused of murder. In fact, Glenn’s client was the only defendant in the case to be acquitted of all charges he faced. Glenn also successfully defended a father accused of murdering his own daughter and he successfully argued that there was no case to answer for a mother accused of being involved in a large-scale sex trafficking conspiracy.
When not in court Glenn has spent considerable time advising clients and solicitors in connection with alleged war crimes involving a variety of legal and human rights issues arising out of the Syrian crisis. This included complex jurisdictional issues and the procedure and jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
Glenn’s practice goes from strength to strength and 2016 looks to be a very busy year for him. Having already secured an acquittal of a man accused of a serious assault with a sword, he has been instructed to defend in two murder trials, a terrorist trial, three lengthy fraud trials and a trading standards trial.
Glenn can also be instructed directly having completed the Public Access Course.
Success for Glenn Harris and Liam Loughlin following 2 month drugs trial involving London’s largest seizure if Chemsex drugs
Glenn Harris Successfully Defends a Woman Charged with Importing over £20 million Worth of Class A Drugs.
Success for Glenn Harris in the Southwark Crown
Shaun Esprit
Shaun Esprit is known for having an extremely meticulous approach and an engaging and highly persuasive court presence. He specialises in general crime, corporate crime and regulatory work. He also undertakes work in selected specialised areas of civil law. Shaun both defends and prosecutes, including as a Leading Junior. He...
Shaun Esprit is known for having an extremely meticulous approach and an engaging and highly persuasive court presence. He specialises in general crime, corporate crime and regulatory work. He also undertakes work in selected specialised areas of civil law. Shaun both defends and prosecutes, including as a Leading Junior. He is a well-respected barrister, who has an ability to engage with people from all walks of life.
Shaun has appeared a number of times on TV as an expert criminal barrister, including offering detailed commentary and analysis on the Oscar Pistorius’ Trial. All media enquiries for interviews, case comments or analysis on legal news, should be addressed to Chambers’ senior clerk Daniel Bartlett.
Crime: including serious violent offences (including murder/manslaughter); sexual offences (rape, child abuse); drugs; regulatory work; fraud
Civil: personal injury; clinical negligence; Court of Protection
Shaun also has a specialist expertise in relation to Proceeds of Crime and the interplay between confiscation proceedings and ancillary relief/financial remedies.
“For Richer, For Poorer”: article on the interplay between confiscation and matrimonial proceedings: The Proceeds of Crime Review (No.2 2008)
“A Fair Share”: article on property rights of cohabitees in context of confiscation/restraint proceedings: The Proceeds of Crime Review (No.4 2009)
“Abuse of Process in Confiscation Proceedings”: The Proceeds of Crime Review (2011)
“Criminal or Casualty: Marine A”: article in Counsel Magazine (2017)
BA (Hons) Oxford University
Common Professional Examination (City University)
Bar Vocational Course
CPS Panel General Crime (Grade 3) and Proceeds of Crime
Specialist Panel (Grade 3)
Fluent Spanish
Defending in large scale conspiracy to supply over 50kg of ketamine (£1.25 million street value).
2019 R-v-MH
Prosecuting manslaughter.
2019 R-v-SR & Ors
Successful appeal to the Court of Appeal for interested third party (wife) in multi-million pound confiscation proceedings.
2018 R-v-AC & Ors
2018 R-v-CW
defending historical sexual offences case: defendant acquitted of all 33 offences arsing from alleged incident in 1970s [Stafford Crown Court].
2018 R-v-A & Ors
Murder: Central Criminal Court, led by QC
Successful appeal against conviction representing senior consultant physician re possession of indecent images of children (Court of Appeal).
Successful appeal against conviction and subsequent acquittal representing defendant charged with causing death by careless driving.
2017 R-v-NW & Anr
2017 R-v-UF
Defending attempted murder (Blackfriars Crown Court).
2017 R-v-RE
Defending attempted murder with gangland background (Inner London).
2016 R-v-HA
Cardiff: prison riot; attempted murder/section 18 Cardiff Crown Court.
2015 R-v-SC & Ors
Lewes Crown Court: representing lead defendant in trial arising from large scale drug importation of Class A drugs in excess of £10,000,000
Defending in prison violent disorder/attempted murder trial (Worcester Crown Court)
Represented Defendant in high-profile multi-handed racially aggravated public disorder case.
2012 R-v-S
Represented Defendant at trial for importation of over 10kg of high purity cocaine.
2010 R-v-C, H & A
Prosecution on behalf of RCPO re the importation of 90kg of heroin into UK.
2010 R-v-G, M & Ors
Defended in relation to a conspiracy to commit burglaries and steal high performance motor vehicles for onward sale; value £450,000.
Represented Father in care proceedings arising from his alleged involvement in an extensive paedophile ring
Represented the Sandwell Borough Council in care proceedings arising from alleged anal rape of infant.
2006 R-v-S & H
Inner London Crown Court: defended firearms case (as led junior) arising from Operation Trident investigation into gun crime.
Represented Appellant before the Employment Appeal Tribunal; setting aside of finding of dishonesty made against senior health care official in his claim for unfair dismissal.
Represented Claimant in successful clinical negligence proceedings arising from obstetrician’s negligence; award of over £500,000 achieved
2017 R-v-FN
Defending owner of money exchange business in trial of multi million pound money laundering conspiracy Reading Crown Court.
Prosecuted as led junior a large scale money laundering conspiracy arising from the proceeds of an MTIC fraud.
2009 R-v-M & Ors
Prosecuted re-trial of Barclays Bank manager alleged to have stolen from employers as part of a conspiracy with participants in organised crime.
2010 R-v-D
Prosecution on behalf of RCPO re importation of 40kg of herbal cannabis.
2008 R-v-K
Prosecuted on behalf of RCPO case involving just under £1,000,000 evaded duty on imported cigarettes.
2004 R-v-G & Ors
EWCA Crim 1368: led junior defending banker allegedly engaged in largest “arrangement fee” fraud ($80,000,000) ever prosecuted by the Serious Fraud Office. Leading authority on issue of accidentally disclosed PII material and its effect on fairness of criminal trial.
2003 Advised Messrs
McClean McNally, International Attorneys, Turks & Caicos in relation to the first copyright case brought in that jurisdiction (re application and extension of the Copyright Acts 1911 and 1956 and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1989 to the Turks and Caicos Islands).
Articles by Shaun Esprit
“Having the Grime of their Lives” WEDNESDAY 5th AUGUST 4.30pm
Shaun Esprit and Colin Witcher attend International War Crime Conference at The Hague.
Robert Newcombe
Barrister Robert Newcombe has secured numerous acquittals for clients. For example: Mortgage Fraud Murder Mortgage Fraud Appeal Against Conviction (Reporting Restrictions apply) Rape 1. Fraud Act: Mortgage Fraud – Title Fraud: 2 month trial (and two week re-trial) at the Crown Court at Preston. Mr Newcombe’s FCA approved mortgage broker...
Barrister Robert Newcombe has secured numerous acquittals for clients. For example:
Appeal Against Conviction (Reporting Restrictions apply)
1. Fraud Act: Mortgage Fraud – Title Fraud: 2 month trial (and two week re-trial) at the Crown Court at Preston. Mr Newcombe’s FCA approved mortgage broker client (of good character) was charged with making false representations on behalf of clients in order to induce mortgage lenders to believe that a number of residential conveyancing transactions were genuine, when they were not. Properties were “sold” without the real owners knowing.The defence case that the broker was not a knowing participant was accepted by the jury. Detailed cross-examination of the Crown expert on a large number of conveyancing files assisted the defendant’s case.
2. Murder: Central Criminal Court: 2 month trial at the Central Criminal Court. Mr Newcombe was led by Mr Kerim Fuad QC, head of Church Court Chambers. A man was stabbed to death outside Stockwell Underground Station during a public order incident. Two young men were tried for murder and several others were charged with conspiracy to commit violent disorder and GBH with intent.The evidence against Mr Newcombe’s client was: (a) he was seen on CCTV running into the fracas; (b) the deceased’s blood was found on his hoody and (c) he was seen on CCTV re-enacting what appeared to be the fatal blow, afterwards.The jury accepted his case that he was neither a principal or secondary party to murder, and he was acquitted of all charges. He had assisted the police with their inquiries at all stages. The forensic evidence of the blood staining was in fact consistent with that which any bystander at the scene may have been expected to have received, according to the prosecution forensic expert, in cross-examination.
3. Conspiracy to Defraud: Mortgage Fraud, tried at the Central Criminal Court. The prosecution case against the defendant (bank employee of good character) collapsed after 4 weeks of financial expert evidence against this defendant and several others. The allegations included use of false documents to obtain many millions of pounds of mortgage advances.Dogged pursuit of disclosure requests, combined with a written submission of “No Case” at the end of the prosecution evidence lead to no evidence being offered at that late stage, against Mr Newcombe’s client.
4. Offence not Disclosable: Appeal against Conviction: Court of Appeal (Criminal Division): Mr Newcombe acted for an Appellant before the Full Court, with leave to appeal, and bail for the Appellant. The nature of the Appeal concerned “Fresh Evidence”. The conviction was quashed. A reporting restriction is in place relating to the Judgment of the Court.
5. Rape: Crown Court at Bradford. The defendant was acquitted of raping his own son, several years earlier. The jury heard about the defendant’s previous conviction for unlawful sexual intercourse with his step-daughter (aged 15 ½ at the time). This conviction’s use by the jury was limited to background only and not propensity, after submissions before the learned judge.
In 2015 Mr Newcombe represented a Bishop (of previous good character) who was convicted of rapes which occurred many years ago (two week trial, at Inner London Crown Court before HHJ Madge). Four other females also made allegations of indecent and sexual assault, of which he was also convicted. The defendant received a sentence of 25 years imprisonment. In sentencing, the learned judge agreed that a determinate sentence was appropriate notwithstanding that he had made a finding that the defendant was a “Dangerous Offender”.
This was due to the defendant’s age (66) and the length of the determinate sentence to be passed. The learned judge referred the case to the Hon. Lowell Goddard’s Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, for consideration, given his concerns regarding the previous investigation by the Local Authority where some of the females lived and concerns relating to regulation of Churches.
Cyber Fraud and Financial Crime
Robert Newcombe has wide experience in financial crime cases, as well as in multi-million pound cyber frauds – conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. He acts as leading junior counsel or as junior alone in these fraud trials. He has lectured on cyber fraud to solicitors and barristers for CPD: for example with a former Head of Operations of the British Army’s Cyber Warfare branch, as part of the Church Court Chambers lecture series: “Cyber Fraud and Cyber Security: Trojan Botnets, Web-Injects and Mules – Law and Practical Case Management”.
Wide Ranging Experience
Robert Newcombe has a breadth and depth of criminal law experience and is often engaged by clients (often of good character and high standing in the community) specifically because of his ability to master technically complex facts and legal areas.
A recent case involved a CHIS (Covert Human Intelligence Source). The abuse of process hearing relating to prosecution disclosure lasted for four weeks. RIPA Authorizations; Search Warrants; Open Justice; potential Waiver of Privilege by the Crown and the Burden and Standard of Proof were issues on which Robert submitted written documents, and made submissions.
Robert has acted as trial counsel in over a dozen homicide cases at the Central Criminal Court and elsewhere. In a Newton Hearing in 2016 at the Central Criminal Court involving 2 days of evidence, acting as junior alone, Robert succeeded in persuading the learned judge that the killing had not been done for financial gain as the Crown alleged – which reduced the Life sentence by 20 years. In other murder cases Robert has been instructed as junior counsel to QCs, and has conducted attempted murder trials as junior counsel alone.
He acted as leading junior counsel in a nine handed conspiracy to defraud for two months at Southwark Crown Court, where the client was first on the indictment. Issues involved the scope of the conspiracy and guilty pleas of two co-defendants, and whether their bases of plea were admissible.
Robert Newcombe also led another barrister in chambers, Oliver Grimwood, in a successful two month money laundering trial where video-links to witnesses in Jamaica were set up.
Mr Newcombe has acted as junior alone, representing clients for attempted murder and is very familiar with firearms and their legitimate and illegal uses. Antique hammer guns or concealed key-ring guns or fully automatic machine pistols – Robert has a wide array of experience with their deployment. He has lectured to barristers and solicitors on this technical area.
Environment and Planning Law
Robert Newcombe is also a specialist in cases prosecuted by the Environment Agency, including all waste and pollution matters and the Environmental regulatory offences. He often acts for businesses and landowners. After a nine week trial in 2013 his landowning client was acquitted of s.33 Environmental Protection Act matters. A strong challenge was made to the use of covert surveillance by the Environment Agency, the use of which is not authorised under the Police Act 1997.
In addition to his Environmental Law expertise, Robert Newcombe also is instructed to defend and prosecute in Planning Enforcement cases under the provisions of section 179 et sec of the Town and Country Planning Acts. These have included Appeals to the Inspector and Statutory Appeals to the High Court and injunctions, as well as jury trials.
His Regulatory work also includes cases prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive. In 2014 he represented a business owner at Southwark Crown Court who was tried for breaches of the Work at Height Regulations, which resulted in the fatality of an employee.
Expert Evidence
Robert Newcombe has a real flair for dealing with contentious expert evidence, whether it be financial, FCA related evidence; or medical evidence including brain injuries; or blood spatter, glass shards, ballistics and DNA evidence; or surveyors’ reports regarding baselines on land levels; or cell site and telecoms evidence; or engineering or waste management industry expert evidence.
R v Mitchell [2004] EWCA Crim 3206 – Rape conviction, appeal dismissed. (S.41 YJCEA 1999 – temporal provisions).
R v Kuosmanen [2005] 1 Cr. App. R. (S.) 354 – ID documents sentencing.
R v C [2015] CA(CD) – Reporting Restrictions Apply.
Cyber fraud and Cyber Security: Trojan Botnets, Web Injects and Mules (at the University of Northumbria’s Centre for Evidence and Criminal Justice Studies) and as part of the Church Court Chambers’ CPD Lecture series.
Firearms: Law and Case Management (CPD for practitioners)
Defending Environmental Prosecutions (CPD for practitioners)
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
UK Environmental Law Association
Royal Forestry Society
R v S Southwark Crown Court (2014)
Leading Dejan Mladenovic of chambers. Defendant denied conspiracy to manufacture and distribute identity documents on an industrial scale. He was convicted and sentenced to 4 years imprisonment after a two month trial.
R v B Teesside Crown Court (2013)
Leading counsel in two day Proceeds of Crime and sentencing hearing involving multi-million pound drugs conspiracy. Negative equity in residential property portfolio.
R v C Croydon Crown Court (2011)
Leading Oliver Grimwood of chambers. Defendant was acquitted of laundering cash to Jamaica using money transfer companies after a two month trial.
R v S Inner London Crown Court (2008)
Leading counsel, where defendant was convicted of being in possession of a Skorpion sub-machine pistol, key-ring gun and handgun, and more than a kilo of heroin, with intent to supply. Defendant granted bail between conviction and sentence.
R v H Central Criminal Court (2017)
Multi-handed fatal stabbing and perverting the course of justice. To be tried in 2017. Led by Kerim Fuad QC.
R v A Central Criminal Court (2015)
Defendant acquitted of Murder after being present at the scene of a fatal stabbing, led by Kerim Fuad QC.
R v N Central Criminal Court (2007)
Defendant acquitted of Murder after a man was bludgeoned to death on the back seat of the car he was driving, led by Tim Barnes QC.
R v M Central Criminal Court (2005)
Defendant acquitted of Murder after three-way cut-throat defences, led by Nigel Baker QC.
R v H Newcastle Crown Court (2009)
Defendant stabbed father and pleaded guilty to Manslaughter on day of trial (provocation); not guilty of Murder, lead by Paul Sloan QC.
R v S Central Criminal Court and Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) (2004/5)
Defendant convicted of Murder in the course of robbery on elderly victim. Identity and causation in issue, with numerous similar fact robberies. Medical evidence challenged from neuropathologist; pathologist; neurosurgeon; A&E registrar; ambulance crew and GP, led by Tim Barnes QC.
Defendant pleaded guilty to Manslaughter after injecting friend with heroin, led by Nigel Rumfitt QC.
R v C Central Criminal Court (2016)
Murder. Newton Hearing against QC. 2 days of evidence to determine whether Crown could prove whether killing was for financial gain. Finding in favour of defendant which meant Life sentence was some 20 years lower than might otherwise have been the case. Aggravating factors were concealment of body.
R v P Central Criminal Court (2009)
Defendant acquitted of Attempted Murder after injured party was shot in the head with a .22 shot cartridge fired from a pre-1880 hammer pistol. Both defendants were successful with their defence of accident.
R v O Central Criminal Court (2011)
Defendant acquitted of joint enterprise Attempted Murder, but convicted of aggravated burglary and possessing (and discharging) a firearm during a Schedule 1 offence. Co-accused was convicted of attempted murder.
R v F Central Criminal Court (2009)
Defendant acquitted of Attempted Murder after stabbing his brother 9 times. The jury accepted the defence of self-defence. The assailant brother was unarmed.
R v A Canterbury Crown Court (2010)
Defendant was acquitted of Conspiracy to Supply Class A drugs. 25kg of drugs in the boot of his car as he entered the UK from a ferry. The two co-accused in the vehicle when it was stopped by Customs were convicted.
R v A Central Criminal Court
Joint enterprise Murder allegation.
R v N Central Criminal Court
Defendant acquitted of Murder after man bludgeoned to death on back seat of the car he was driving.
R v M Central Criminal Court
Defendant acquitted of Murder after three-way cut-throat defences.
R v H Newcastle Crown Court
Defendant stabbed father and pleaded guilty to manslaughter on day of trial (provocation); not guilty of Murder.
R v S Central Criminal Court and Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Defendant convicted of murder in the course of robbery on elderly victim. Identity and causation in issue, with similar fact robberies. Medical evidence challenged from neuropathologist; pathologist; neurosurgeon; A&E registrar; ambulance crew and GP.
R v H Central Criminal Court
Defendant pleaded guilty to Manslaughter after injecting friend with heroin.
R v P Central Criminal Court
R v O Central Criminal Court
Defendant acquitted of Attempted Murder, but convicted of aggravated burglary and possessing (and discharging) a firearm during a Schedule 1 offence.
R v A Canterbury Crown Court
Defendant acquitted of Conspiracy to Supply Class A drugs. 25kg of drugs in the boot of his car as he entered the UK from a ferry.
R v C Preston Crown Court
Mortgage fraud and money laundering involving fraud on the title of residential properties (re-trial 2015).
Mortgage fraud relating to over 170 residential properties. Conspiracy to Defraud and Obtaining money transfers by deception (for trial 2015).
R v S Southwark Crown Court
R v C Croydon Crown Court
R v K Teesside Crown Court
Defendant deputy manager of nursing home convicted of similar fact ill-treatment of multiple residents under s. 44 Mental Capacity Act.
Defendant found unfit to stand trial due to progressive brain tumour – fraud in breach of trust alleged to be £½ million.
Operation Lath: investigation commenced by FBI in USA and involved a conspiracy to defraud UK banks of tens of millions of pounds. The Zeus Trojan virus had been utilised by a sophisticated criminal syndicate to assist in withdrawing funds from internet accessible bank accounts.
This case involved the use of Trojan botnets (to acquire compromised sensitive data), web-injects (to phish) and money laundering mules (to cash-out from drop accounts).
R v Y Southwark Crown Court
Operation Mandrill: investigation into conspiracy to defraud the Student Loans Company of millions of pounds together with a further conspiracy to defraud UK banks.
Mortgage fraud and money laundering involving fraud on the title of residential properties: Acquittal.
Mortgage fraud relating to over 170 residential properties. Conspiracy to Defraud and Obtaining money transfers by deception: Acquittal.
Defendant deputy manager of nursing home convicted of similar fact ill-treatment of multiple residents under s. 44 Mental Capacity Act. Expert opinion taken from one of the country’s leading professor’s of psychology to establish whether a base-line existed beyond which the nominal complainants lacked capacity.
Defendant found unfit to stand trial due to progressive brain tumour – fraud in breach of trust alleged to be £½ million. Crown Offered No Evidence.
R v Y Newcastle Crown Court
Defendant convicted of sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice, where 27 year old complainant had a mental age of 4-5.
R v A Newcastle Crown Court (2016)
Abuse of Process involving CHIS, lasting 4 weeks. Reporting Restrictions apply.
Environment Agency v J: Newcastle Crown Court (2013)
Defendant acquitted after 9 week trial of Permitting the Deposit of Controlled Waste, offence under s. 33 Environmental Protection Act. Defence consisted of suitability of deposited material and the de minimis principle and statutory defence. Challenge to the policy of permitting trespass by EA officers even though no Police Act 1997 authorisation is possible.
Environment Agency v A: Redbridge Magistrates’ Court (2015)
Defendant pleaded guilty very early in proceedings to numerous charges contrary to the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations and was sentenced to a non-custodial sentence.
Environment Agency v V: Guildford Crown Court (2007)
Defendant sentenced to a non-custodial sentence after permitting the deposit of hundreds of tons of controlled waste at a swan sanctuary.
Health & Safety Executive v H: Southwark Crown Court (2015)
Defendant convicted of breaches of the Work at Height Regulations, resulting in a fatal fall from scaffolding, after failing to attend for his trial (whilst serving a life sentence for murder).
Robert Newcombe has been involved with many cases where lack of mental capacity has been in issue and is interested to explore further cases in this area.
High Court (Chancery Division) fraud
Lancashire Mortgage Corporation v Ikoku and Onabrakpeya – the signatory to a false mortgage application was advised to submit to questions on his affidavit of means. He was then not charged with any offence.
B v BBC
Article 2 Right to Life Application for emergency injunction (on behalf of alleged murderer while awaiting trial) to prevent footage of murder victim being broadcast. BBC submitted that the Human Rights Act did not apply to its broadcast function, but this was rejected by Collins J: it was arguable that it did for the purposes of the application.
Statutory appeals to High Court and injunctions specifically in relation to the Town & Country Planning Act.
Church Court Chambers’ Barrister Robert Newcombe Concludes Love Triangle Murder Case with Common Assault Incitement
Robert Newcombe delivers lecture on Cyber crime to INN Group commercial and fraud specialist solicitors
Robert Newcombe Completes Complex Multi-handed Drugs Conspiracy where Police Utilized Services of Convicted Child Rapist as Informant XY
Successful Appeal by Robert Newcombe leads to 10 years Imprisonment for False Rape Accuser
Robert Newcombe successfully represents confessed murderer in disputed Newton hearing at the Central Criminal Court.
New Conspiracy to Defraud Instruction for Robert Newcombe
Robert Newcombe secures Acquittal of FCA Authorised Broker in Complex Mortgage Fraud trial.
Robert Newcombe secures acquittal in “historic” rape trial
Robert Newcombe Court of Appeal Success – Conviction Quashed
Robert Newcombe delivers lecture on Cyber crime to solicitors and barristers as part of the Church Court Chambers’ CPD lecture series
Alkan Shenyuz
Alkan acts in a broad range of commercial litigation, arbitration and transaction matters. His focus includes high value commercial disputes, cross-border banking and finance, banking regulation, commodities trade disputes, art and antiquity law. Prior to the Bar, Alkan worked for Clifford Chance and has developed hands-on experience in financial services...
Alkan acts in a broad range of commercial litigation, arbitration and transaction matters. His focus includes high value commercial disputes, cross-border banking and finance, banking regulation, commodities trade disputes, art and antiquity law.
Prior to the Bar, Alkan worked for Clifford Chance and has developed hands-on experience in financial services regulation and banking and finance products such as derivatives and offshore investment funds. At Clifford Chance, he advised a number of pension funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, insurance companies and institutional investors.
Alkan has also advised major banks including The Royal Bank of Scotland, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch on a range of complex disputes involving both institutional and private investors.
At the height of the banking crisis in 2009, Alkan counseled banks on disputes relating to International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) contracts, structured investment transactions, off-shore investment trusts, bank insolvency, FSA/FCA regulatory breaches and anti-money laundering.
Alkan’s expertise also includes proceedings before international courts, tribunals, offshore jurisdictions and enforcement of foreign judgments in England.
Alkan is also a regular commentator on a range of international legal issues and geo-political risks in emerging markets having provided commentary for publications such as Africa Asset Management and MENA Insurance Review.
More recently, Alkan has also advised on legal issues affecting fine arts and antiquities. He has also written extensively on the Elgin Marbles, the Hague Convention and the looting of antiquities in Iraq and Syria.
Chatham House, The Royal Institute of International Affairs
Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR)
British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL)
International Law Association (ILA)
Cypriots Lawyers Society (CLS)
Called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn 1997
University College, London, LL.M. (International Business Law) 1996
Art and Antiquity
Acting for a major US bank in a dispute with a Luxembourg hedge fund.
Defending a UK bank in a claim by a private high net worth client involving financial promotions rules.
Mediating a dispute between East European high net worth clients involving the sale/purchase of oil.
Acting for a Middle East sovereign fund investor in a claim against US and Swiss banks.
Advising a private client in respect of financial mis-selling by a UK bank.
Advising on cross-border civil fraud/breach of trust proceedings in the Caribbean.
Advising shareholders on breach of director’s duties and asset tracing.
Articles by Alkan Shenyuz
What it means for your business if the UK leaves the EU: A Lawyers’ View. An Article by Alkan Shenyuz
EU-Wide Rules On Electronics Payments set to Regulate Mobile Payment Transactions – An Article by Alkan Shenyuz
New Bank Start-Up Unit Announced by PRA and FCA – An Article by Alkan Shenyuz
Alkan Shenyuz publishes article “Looted art from Syria in London – Buyers beware”
The Elgin Marbles: Who Owns Them Now And Should They Ever Be Returned To Greece?
Kevin Molloy
Kevin is a hugely experienced and talented criminal defence barrister and his practice caters mainly for private clients and those who are publicly funded. Kevin was called to the Bar in 1999 and has been in continual practice in London ever since. He is highly regarded by both the solicitors...
Kevin is a hugely experienced and talented criminal defence barrister and his practice caters mainly for private clients and those who are publicly funded.
Kevin was called to the Bar in 1999 and has been in continual practice in London ever since.
He is highly regarded by both the solicitors who instruct him and the barristers who appear with or against him in court. Judges who know him have described him as an “assured and highly skilled advocate”. He is regularly instructed in the most serious and complex cases both in the Crown Court and in the Court of Appeal. He recently secured an appeal against conviction for a victim of trafficking who was wrongly prosecuted and convicted in the Crown Court. R v HHD [2018] EWCA Crim 2995 a case which now appears in the CPS guidance on issues surrounding Human Trafficking, Smuggling and Slavery.
Queens Counsel who have led him in complex trials value his tactical awareness, tenacity and attention to detail.
As a cross-examiner he is known as a barrister who can undermine the most confident of witnesses and expose weaknesses in evidence others have missed. Due to the reputation he has earned over the years other counsel regularly seek his advice. Kevin is known to have excellent judgement which, combined with a sharp legal brain make him a hugely popular choice with both lay and professional clients.
His vast experience and well-earned reputation has meant he has been instructed in high profile cases in courts both inside and outside London.
He has successfully defended in the most serious cases including those alleging murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, large scale drugs conspiracies, fraud conspiracies, gun crime, bomb making and sex offences. He was also instructed in the first case of its kind brought to court in relation to coercive and controlling behaviour under s.76 Serious Crime Act 2015.
Kevin regularly acts as leading counsel in complex trials and secured the only acquittal as leading counsel in the very first “slave” case brought to trial in the UK in nearly 200 years. The trial lasted three months and was described by the trial judge as one of the “most complex any jury would ever have to deal with”.
Despite a very heavy work load Kevin plays an active part in the management of his chambers and is an active member of various legal, professional bodies. He sits on the South Eastern Circuit committee and is Chair of his local Bar Mess. Kevin is heavily committed to diversity within the profession and takes part in initiatives both inside and outside his Chambers to ensure the profession fully represents those it serves.
Contributed to SEC committee response to government paper entitled “Breaking the Cycle of Offending”. Contributed to Circuiteer quarterly magazine.
Committee member South Eastern Circuit
Chair of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Bar Mess
Member of Middle Temple Inn
Chambers representative for Middle Temple Inn
Member of the Northern Ireland Bar
R v B – (2019)
Kevin acted as leading counsel in a murder trial at the Bailey. The defendant decided to plead guilty after day three and faced an almost certain “whole life order” as the defendant already had a conviction for murder and attempted murder. Kevin, after lengthy submissions successfully persuaded the court not to impose such a sentence.
R v S - (2019)
Attempted murder trial at the Old Bailey. Defendant accused with attempting to kill the victim in order to enforce a drugs debt. The victim had been put in a bath and doused from head to toe with petrol before being set alight, suffering 40% burns to his body. The defendant accepted presence but denied being responsible. The victim had studied law and maintained that the defendant was a drug dealer and was the man responsible for his horrific injuries. Following a three week trial the jury unanimously acquitted the defendant.
R v HHD – (2019)
Court of Appeal, Kevin won an appeal against conviction in relation to a victim of human trafficking, debt bondage and slavery under s.45 Modern Slavery Act 2015. The case was of such importance it was referred to the Senior Presiding Judge of England and Wales.
R v W – (2019)
People smuggling trial in Portsmouth. Kevin represented a female defendant who had been charged with two others with conspiring to smuggle into the UK vulnerable migrants. The defendant was stopped in Portsmouth and in her van the authorities found 8 migrants. The co-defendants who were in a car behind tried desperately to blame the female driver of the van. Following a lengthy trial, the jury acquitted the female van driver and convicted both the male co-defendants.
Three month fraud conspiracy at Southwark Crown Court. The case involved benefit assessors who agreed to falsify numerous false benefit applications. These benefits paid out over a period of years and were in excess of a million pounds. Kevin led counsel from chambers in this long and very complex case.
R v K – (2018)
Three month murder trial at the Old Bailey successfully defending the “Snapchat Queen” against an allegation of murder. The defendant was prosecuted as a secondary party who was alleged to have wanted to have a man, who wanted to be her boyfriend murdered. She recorded footage of the victim dying on the street and uploaded it onto Snapchat.
R v M – (2018)
Prosecution alleged defendant had smuggled firearms into a property in Luton. Following two days of legal argument Kevin secured the dismissal of the case.
R v G – (2017)
Unusual and novel gross negligence manslaughter trial which involved experts giving evidence from the USA with regard to a drug called Ibogaine. Following lengthy legal argument at the close of the Crowns case the defendant was found not guilty.
R v V – (2017)
The only trial to be conducted with the defendant appearing in court via video-link and not in person in the dock. The trial Judge described the defendant as the “most dangerous man currently in prison in the UK.”
R v J – (2017)
Secured the acquittal of a “faith healer” accused of serious sexual misconduct at Luton Crown Court.
R v U – (2015)
Secured the acquittal of defendant accused of Murder and familial homicide under s. 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 relating to the murder by family members of his sister. The trial lasted 10 weeks and involved the defendants wife trying to blame the defendant. The wife was convicted of the murder.
Represented a defendant at the Old Bailey accused of the double-murder of members of a rival drug gang. The trial lasted 4 months.
Secured the acquittal of a retired professional who was accused of serious sexual assaults which dated back 40 years.
Contract killing trial which lasted 4 weeks and involved six defendant’s. One co-defendant tried to say Kevin’s defendant was heavily involved. Following lengthy cross-examination of this co-defendant by Kevin, the jury convicted the co-defendant and acquitted Kevin’s client.
Serious s.18 GBH trial involving a victim who was a trainee lawyer. Following a detailed attack on the accuracy of the identification evidence by Kevin, the prosecution conceded their case was no longer one they could put before a jury and a not guilty verdict was entered.
R v D – (2014)
Kevin led counsel in first “slave” case of its kind in Wales and led counsel from chambers. Another acquittal was secured whilst the co-defendant was convicted.
R v C – (2013)
Notorious “slave” case, the first of its kind in the UK in 200 years. Mr Molloy led counsel from chambers and secured the only acquittal in the trial. It was described by the trial Judge as “one of the most complex cases any jury would ever have to deal with.”
Represented a client accused of making a bomb and leaving a device outside the address of a love-rival.
Represented a client who was accused of murdering his own mother in the first case of matricide to be heard in Exeter crown court.
Articles by Kevin Molloy
The Rule of Law: an analysis of the Supreme Court decision in Miller/Cherry, by Kevin Molloy and Colin Witcher
Slavery in the corporate world : is your business complicit? An article by Kevin Molloy and Colin Witcher
Modern Slavery Act 2015 by Kevin Molloy
Kevin Molloy secures exceptional result in Firearms case…via Skype!
Kevin Molloy Secures “Stunning” Acquittal in Attempted Murder trial at the Old Bailey
Kevin Molloy Secures an Acquittal for “People Smuggling Conspiracy”
Kevin Molloy Gets Acquittal for Black Cab Driver
Kevin Molloy gets Conviction Overturned at the Court of Appeal
Kevin Molloy of Church Court Chambers has been ranked in 2018 edition of Chambers and Partners.
Kevin Molloy secures unanimous not guilty verdicts on all counts in historic sex case.
Kevin Molloy secures manslaughter acquittal
Kevin Molloy begins Attempt Murder
Kevin Molloy secures acquittal in murder trial at St Albans.
Kevin Molloy and Colin Witcher instructed in high-profile fraudulent trading case
Kevin Molloy – Murder Trial Advocate
George Hepburne Scott
“A force of nature. George has a very quick mind and an electric personality, and is great fun to work with”
Giles Bark-Jones, Principal, Bark & Co, a 'Top Tier' Legal 500 Firm
George is a well-established barrister with an excellent reputation for his specialist knowledge of extradition law and human rights, advocacy and drafting. His background is in serious crime; in this context George has acted in cases of terrorism, murder, drug conspiracies, serious sexual offences and other serious crime. As can...
George is a well-established barrister with an excellent reputation for his specialist knowledge of extradition law and human rights, advocacy and drafting. His background is in serious crime; in this context George has acted in cases of terrorism, murder, drug conspiracies, serious sexual offences and other serious crime. As can be seen below, George has a particular expertise in extradition appeals and securing bail in extradition proceedings.
George is highly experienced at conducting extradition proceedings under Part 1 and Part 2 of the Extradition Act 2003. He has represented numerous individuals before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court and the High Court. George can provide informed advice and effective advocacy at each stage of proceedings.
George relishes advocacy in all its forms, whether addressing a jury, the Court of Appeal, High Court or a District Judge and believes that practising across a number of different fields and forums is a positive advantage in keeping advocacy skills sharp and legal thinking flexible.
George also has considerable experience in civil litigation and employment law.
George has published and lectured extensively on extradition.
George is accredited as a Barrister Pupil Supervisor.
George is Public Access qualified.
Recent extradition cases:
On 24 August 2020, in the case of Hungary v TK, George secured a discharge of his client at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a Hungarian EAW relating to multiple thefts from employer. George’s client was a Hungarian national. District Judge Snow discharged George’s client on this occasion.
On 25 August 2020, in the case of Greece v AS, George secured the discharge of his client at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a Greek EAW alleging cannabis cultivation. George’s client was an Albanian national. District Judge Ezzat discharged George’s client on this occasion.
On 4 September 2020, in the case of Greece v RK, George secured the discharge of his client at Westminster Magistrates’ Court again on a Greek EAW this one alleging large scale drug trafficking. The client was an Irish National. On this occasion the Deputy Chief Magistrate of England and Wales discharged George’s client.
On 11 September 2020, in the case of Belgium v SH, George’s client, an Albanian national, was sensationally discharged on a Belgian EAW alleging triple-murder. The client was discharged following complex legal argument regarding reopening the identity issue after the initial hearing. On this occasion the client was discharged by District Judge Goldspring.
Member of the Criminal Bar Association
Member of the Extradition Lawyers Association
R v AC [2017] EWCA Crim 2383
Appeal Against Crown Court Sentence bailii
R v S [2015] EWCA Crim 1619
Appeal Against Crown Court Conviction bailii
R v RS [2015] EWCA Crim 1101
R v B-R & NB [2011] EWCA Crim 1136, [2012] 1 WLR 2364
R v AG [2016] EWCA Crim 140
Successful appeal against a Crown Court sentence where the sentence of 16 months’ immediate custody was quashed and replaced with a Suspended Sentence securing the defendants’ immediate release.
R v JC [2016] EWCA Crim 67
Appeal against Crown Court Sentence where the structure of the Extended Sentence was reduced on appeal.
R v DW [2015] EWCA Crim 2320
Appeal against a Crown Court sentence.
R v MS [2015] EWCA 1619
Successful appeal against Crown Court Sentence.
R v RS [2015] EWCA 1102
Appeal against Crown Court Conviction and Sentence. George was described by Leveson LJ as ‘a powerful advocate’. Bailii
R v RT [2014] EWCA Crim 1715, [2015] 1Cr. App. R. (S) 3
R v D [2014] EWCA Crim 508
R v B [2012] EWCA Crim 1174
Successful appeal against Crown Court Conviction and Sentence.
R v BR and NB [2011] EWCA Crim 1136; [2012] 1W.L.R. 2364; [2012] 1 Cr. App. R. 4
Times April 22, 2011 – Successful appeal against Crown Court Conviction. This case involved serious sexual offences and the defendant’s convictions and sentence were all quashed and the defendant was unanimously acquitted by the jury at his retrial.
R v R [2011] EWCA Crim 3183
Successful appeal against Crown Court Sentence. This case involved over 70 TIC’s for Burglary.
R v P [2011] EWCA Crim 2790
Attorney General’s Reference (No.34 of 2010) [2010] EWCA Crim 2055
Successful prosecution appeal against Crown Court Sentence.
R v C (Robert Norton) [2010] EWCA Crim 933
Appeal against Crown Court Sentence.
P v Court of First Instance of Brussels [2005] EWCH 915 (Admin); [2005] Extradition L.R. 62
This was one of the first major cases involving the Extradition Act 2003. This case served to limit the scope of ‘no-evidence’ extraditions involving category 1 territories.
R v W (Terence Edward) [2004] EWCA Crim 3417; [2005] 2 Cr.App.R.(S.) 51
George acted for the Crown in this case which is now the leading authority on stranger kidnapping sentences.
R v Z [2008] EWCA Crim 2169
This case involved the concept of the mercy where a terminally ill man was given a sentence that would involve his inevitable death in custody. The appeal was successful.
R v H [2009] EWCA Crim 605
This case involved the successful appeal of a sentence of 9 years for conspiracy to supply cocaine. Following extensive courtroom exchanges with Mr Justice Calvert-Smith (former DPP) the sentence was reduced from 9 to 7 years.
R v Y [2002] EWCA Crim 2815
Successful appeal of Crown Court sentence.
R v JM
The Halloween Nunchaku murder involved the murder of a 15 year old boy at a Halloween party. George was led by David Fisher QC in this notorious murder trial. BBC
R v MK
Murder case involving a dealer murdering his best-friend in a frenzied knife attack. George was led by Sascha Wass QC in this trial. BBC
R v DR
‘Caterham Bus Bomber’: this was an allegation of a ‘home-grown’ terrorist who was found to have a cache of chemical weapons at his home. George successfully defended this man and he was acquitted of all charges. BBC
R v JW (& 5 others)
Successful prosecution of multi-defendant football hooligan case involving widespread public disorder. BBC
R v TW
Successful prosecution of a serious stranger kidnapping case involving an armed stranger kidnap of young children. George was subsequently instructed by the Crown to appear in the Court of Appeal and this case is now a leading authority of Sentences for Kidnapping. BBC
R v VF
This case involved an Albanian/Chechen criminal gang selling highly sophisticated cash-point scamming kits to other criminal gangs in Wales. It attracted nationwide publicity including the front page of the Times. BBC
R v GT
George was initially instructed in this extradition of this notorious Holocaust denier. The extradition was successfully opposed. BBC
R v DS
George was instructed in this case involving the ‘Gatwick shooter’ who was apprehended and Tasered by police as he wandered around Gatwick Airport brandishing a firearm. BBC
R v JR
George was instructed to defend a member of this notorious tie-up robbery gang that committed more than 12 robberies involving serious violence. BBC
R v JB
Serious historical sexual assaults in children’s home. Defendant received 20 years’ custody. BBC
M v Circuit Court of Katowice (Poland) [2017] EWHC 2812 (Admin)
Successful Extradition Appeal (A8) bailii
MH v Court of Milan (Italy) [2017] EW Misc 20
Very High Profile First Instance Extradition Decision bailii
C v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWHC 238 (Admin); [2007] Extradition L.R. 51
Extradition case involving Judicial Review of the Home Secretary bailii
GP v Court of First Instance Brussels [2005] EWHC 915 (Admin) [2005] All ER 185 (Apr)
Successful Extradition Appeal (s.2) bailii
S v Poland CO/213/2018
High Court appeal involving s.2 and Article 8.
K v Poland CO/198/2018
High Court appeal involving Article 8.
H v Italy CO/014/2018
High Court appeal involving kidnapping allegation.
HF v Germany CO/260/2018
High Court appeal involving multi-million VAT fraud.
B v Belgium CO/197/2018
High Court appeal involving multi-million fraud allegation.
C v Czech Republic CO/128/2018
High Court appeal involving human trafficking.
Albania v HM 2018
Part 2 case involving Murder conviction and Articles 2, 3, & 6.
Ecuador v V2018
Complex Part 2 case involving Articles 3, 6, & 8.
J v Poland CO/245/2017
High Court appeal involving multi-£ fraud accusation.
K v Poland CO/1783/2017
High Court appeal involving murder conviction.
M v Poland CO/1782/2017
High Court appeal involving attempted murder.
M v Poland CO/361/2017
D v Poland CO/1800/2017
High Court appeal involving Articles 3, 6, & 8.
T v Finland CO/5720/2016
M v Latvia CO/6333/2016
High Court appeal involving ss. 2, 14, 20 & Article 8.
T v Romania CO/6387/2016
High Court appeal involving s.2 & Articles 3, 6 & 8.
F v Romania CO/4311/2016
High Court appeal involving s.14 & Articles 3 & 8.
A v Romania CO/5410/2016
High Court appeal involving Articles 3 & 8.
W v Poland CO/4311/2016
Z v Poland CO/2245/2016
High Court appeal involving double jeopardy & A8.
High Court appeal involving s.14 & Article 8.
L v Poland CO/2661/2016
High Court appeal involving s.2 & Article 8.
S v Poland CO/4051/2016
B v Poland CO/4016/2016
High Court appeal involving ss.2, 14 & Article 8.
S v Latvia CO/2380/2016
High Court appeal involving right to re-trial s.20
Extradition case involving Judicial Review of the Home Secretary.
Articles by George Hepburne Scott
“What are the Impacts of Coronavirus on Employer’s Duties Under Common-law and the HASAWA 1974?” – An Article by George Hepburne Scott
George Hepburne-Scott Reports On a Sea-Change In The British Court’s Approach to Extraditions to France
EAWs: Is Poland on a Final Warning? – An Article by George Hepburne-Scott
The dawn of a new era in extradition law? – An article by George Hepburne Scott.
George Hepburne Scott Secures Victories in Six Extradition Cases in Less Than Two Months
Double success in Extradition Court for George Hepburne-Scott
George Hepburne Scott Succeeds in New High Court Extradition Appeal
George Hepburne Scott was Interviewed on CNN on the Julian Assange Case
Success for George Hepburne-Scott in the High Court
George Hepburne Scott achieves a Suspended Sentence for client in a WMD arms dealing case
George Hepburne-Scott Instructed in High-Profile Albanian Murder Extradition Appeal
George Hepburne Scott instructed as Leading Counsel in 6-week international arms dealing trial at Southwark Crown Court.
George Hepburne Scott succeeds in landmark Ecuadorean Extradition case
George Hepburne Scott has been invited to lecture at the 2018 International Extradition Conference to be held in Sarnico, Italy in June 2018
MORE EXTRADITION SUCCESS FOR GEORGE HEPBURNE-SCOTT
Success for George Hepburne Scott in the Administrative Court
Crown Court Success for George Hepburne Scott
GEORGE HEPBURNE SCOTT INSTRUCTED IN MOST HIGH-PROFILE EXTRADITION CASE OF 2017
TRIPLE SUCCESS FOR GEORGE HEPBURNE SCOTT IN HIGH COURT EXTRADITION APPEALS
Extradition success for George Hepburne Scott in the High Court
George Hepburne Scott – Success in the Court of Appeal on 27th June 2017
Success for George Hepburne Scott in the High Court
George Hepburne Scott successfully prosecutes stabbing gang at Woolwich Crown Court:
Success in the High Court for George Hepburne Scott on emergency injunction application
George Hepburne Scott successfully prosecutes serial rapist.
George Hepburne Scott succeeds in another sentence appeal in the Court of Appeal
George Hepburne Scott wins two successive victories in the Court of Appeal on the same day before returning to Lewes Crown Court to conclude a Rape trial.
Success in Court of Appeal for George Hepburne Scott
Edward Boateng-Addo
“Reliable with a character that can charm a jury.”
“An excellent advocate who cuts to the heart of the issue. He has a presence in court and superb client care skills.”
Edward’s practice in the UK is predominately Criminal defence. He is regularly instructed to defend clients charged with serious offences including, armed robbery, murder, rape, large scale importation of drugs, fraud and serious violent offences. Edward is an accomplished advocate with a wealth of experience representing clients involved in complicated...
Edward’s practice in the UK is predominately Criminal defence. He is regularly instructed to defend clients charged with serious offences including, armed robbery, murder, rape, large scale importation of drugs, fraud and serious violent offences. Edward is an accomplished advocate with a wealth of experience representing clients involved in complicated and serious cases.
He adopts a practical approach to case analyses and problem solving which makes him a “go to lawyer” and a formidable opponent in the court room.
R v Kluxen
Researched and drafted legal argument in a case that involved EU law and is cited as the leading authority on EU nationals and recommendations for deportation.
R v Islam
Researched and drafted successful grounds of appeal against conviction. Case involved identification evidence and the applicability of the Codes of PACE to civilians.
R v NT
Researched and drafted grounds of appeal which resulted in the Court of Appeal giving guidance on sentences for offences where knives used to cause serious and fatal injuries.
R v Dan Cozma
Represented one of two brothers charged with murder.
Represented a 13 year old charged with attempted murder.
R v Otete
Case involved a high profile murder of a teenager in South London.
R v Belinga
Defendant charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a child.
R v Osundina
Represented a defendant charged with the fraudulent evasion of VAT payable on importation of pharmaceutical goods. The fraud spanned the UK and Nigeria.
R v Ekejah
Represented a defendant charged with defrauding HMRC and the DWP. The value of the fraud was estimated to be in excess of one million pounds. Instructed as junior counsel.
R v Cooper
High profile multi-handed conspiracy to evade import duty on tobacco. The value of the evasion was estimated to be approximately two million pounds.
R v Taiwo
Large scale conspiracy involving forged passports and Home Office travel documents. At the time considered to be the largest find of counterfeit passports in the UK.
Reported Cases (Ghana Bar)
Representing an international digital media company, in an action against the Government of Ghana in connection with a dispute over termination for convenience clauses in a contract.
Representing a major processor and exporter of tuna products, in a dispute over a distributorship agreement.
Represented a major oil and gas exploration company, in a dispute concerning unlawful interference with contracts and inducing third parties to breach a contract.
Representing a multi-national automotive corporation, in a dispute regarding product liability.
Regularly advising a major soft drinks manufacturer, on issues of employment law.
EDWARD BOATENG-ADDO SECURES ACQUITAL FOR IT EXPERT CHARGED UNDER THE COMPUTER MISUSE ACT 1990.
Chambers Delighted to Welcome Edward Boateng-Addo of Counsel.
Maria Karaiskos
Maria is a highly regarded barrister who is well known for her meticulous preparation, fearless approach to each case and persuasive style in Court. She has strong legal skills, intelligent case planning and full commitment to each case she undertakes. She is an excellent communicator who holds the confidence of...
Maria is a highly regarded barrister who is well known for her meticulous preparation, fearless approach to each case and persuasive style in Court. She has strong legal skills, intelligent case planning and full commitment to each case she undertakes. She is an excellent communicator who holds the confidence of each client and the Court.
Maria prosecutes and defends all cases of serious crime. She is an accredited grade 4 serious crime and sexual offences prosecutor for the CPS. Maria’s practice includes cases of homicide, manslaughter in the workplace, substantial violence, rape and other serious sexual offences (including historic sexual abuse), multi-handed drug conspiracies, international human trafficking rings, money laundering and multi-million-pound frauds. Maria also has experience prosecuting and defending regulatory crime, health and safety breaches by corporations, noise abatement notices by the local authority, breaches of High Court injunctions and a wide range of environmental offences.
Recorder, Crown Court (2018, North-East Circuit)
Deputy District Judge, Magistrates Court (2017, London and South-East Circuit)
External Advocacy Assessor to the CPS (since 2014)
Accredited advocacy trainer for pupils and in-house advocates (since 2008)
South-East Circuit
Herts and Beds Bar Mess
R v AH [2019] EWCA Crim 185 (Court of Appeal)
Sentencing youths; appropriate discount to be applied on sentencing guidelines; manslaughter in Finsbury Park, London.
R v CS [2018] Lewes Crown Court
(Led junior) successful prosecution of a murder trial, where the defendant shot his wife and mother in law multiple times with a stolen rifle, before Mrs Justice McGowan; widely reported in the press.
R v PB [2018] Stafford Crown Court
(Led junior) successful prosecution of a murder trial, where the defendant stabbed his partner multiple times following a drug overdose. Successful advice to Treasury Counsel as unduly lenient sentence: [2018] 11 WLUK 19.
R v SS [2018] Snaresbrook Crown Court
(Leading a junior) defending a 17 handed large-scale drugs conspiracy.
R v MM [2018] Inner London Crown Court
Successful defence of historic rapes and sexual offences against a child; specialist cross examination of a vulnerable witness.
R v PW [2016] EWCA Crim 745 (Court of Appeal)
Sexual images on social media where the distributor was the maker and appeared in the indecent image; mens rea and strict liability.
R v JM [2015] EWCA Crim 1928 (Court of Appeal)
Abuse of process in sexual allegations from the 1950s; use of preparatory hearing; severance.
R v JM [2015-2016] Barnstaple Crown Court
(Led junior) ground-breaking prosecution of the (then) oldest man in the country for prolific sexual offences; unique use of special measures to accommodate the physical needs of the defendant.
R v EP [2015] Newcastle County Court
Defending a high-profile personal injury claim brought by a rape victim against a defendant outside the statutory limitation period and triggered by the defendant winning substantial sums in the National Lottery.
R v RP [2015] Birmingham Crown Court
(Led junior) Prosecuting gross negligence manslaughter and substantial breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act before Mr Justice Popplewell.
R v Waste4Fuel et al [2014] EWHC 2484 (QBD)
Successful defence of contempt of court trial, breaches of environmental regulations and injunctions before Mr Justice Eady, widely reported in the press.
Exceptional Sentence Achieved by Maria Karaiskos Following Plea on £10m Money Laundering Case.
Maria Karaiskos detailed submissions avoid custodial sentence for her client in multi handed football violence case.
Maria Karaiskos Concludes a Four Week Trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court involving the YouTube Drill Artist Young Dizz.
Chambers are delighted to welcome Maria Karaiskos
Sumita Mahtab-Shaikh
“I would just like to say thank you for your help and assistance with regard the hearing on Monday. It has been an incredible strain for me over the past months being a LIP and your understanding of my position has helped me tremendously; the outcome of which I could not have asked any more.”
Sumita was called to the Bar in 2001. She practices in the areas of crime and family law. Her practice in the area of family law encompasses the following: Child arrangements (contact and residence); specific issue orders (name change, religion and schooling); adoption and special guardianship applications; domestic violence injunctions; financial...
Sumita was called to the Bar in 2001. She practices in the areas of crime and family law. Her practice in the area of family law encompasses the following: Child arrangements (contact and residence); specific issue orders (name change, religion and schooling); adoption and special guardianship applications; domestic violence injunctions; financial matters and disputes and leave to remove from the jurisdiction.
She is able to use her own experiences in understanding that clients in this arena are at their most vulnerable and therefore require counsel who is empathetic to their situation and can provide reassurance; her client care is exceptional and she has an ability to communicate the technical legal process to vulnerable clients. Sumita recognises that at whichever court or stage of the proceedings, the outcome for the client is significant. In addition to this her aim is to achieve the best outcome for the client in the most timeliest manner. She represents parties in all children proceedings, both care and private children law and also undertakes cases in financial remedy proceedings. She also has experience of acting on behalf of parents in care proceedings and recently represented the child in care proceedings, who had separate representation.
As a result of Sumita’s criminal practice, she has particular experience in inter disciplinary cases, where there is a cross over between family law and crime, which provides for tough and effective advocacy.
She has also provided a webinar lecture for the Lexis Nexis website on an update in family law 2017- a yearly roundup.
Sumita’s criminal practice encompasses all areas of serious crime, including murder (arguments on new law of joint enterprise) serious violent and sexual crimes and rape.
The case of R v RH 2017, was an appeal from Oxford Crown Court where LJ Treacy gave sentencing guidance on cases of child abduction. In the reported case of R v Darlow, the Court of Appeal gave guidance on sentencing for cases of indecent exposure, where the Court commented upon ‘Miss Mahtab’s earnest and excellent submissions’. In her serious sexual offences practice, she has represented a serial rapist who was operating in East London, rapes and sexual assaults against minors, grooming cases, historical rapes and relationship rapes. She also has experience in proceedings involving young and vulnerable witnesses and has been involved in many s.28 hearings, and so has the necessary and vital experience in cross examining vulnerable witness. She has had involvement in Operation Bullfinch (Oxford sexual grooming case).
Sumita has been instructed on many multi hander drugs and fraud trials and has experience of dealing with the forensic analysis of scientific evidence and cell site analysis data which is always present in that arena. Due to her exceptional client care skills and ability to put clients at ease, whilst at the same time instilling confidence, she is particularly effective in dealing with vulnerable clients and has conducted finding of fact hearings upon a finding of unfitness to plead and has also represented defendants requiring an intermediary. She takes great care to ensure that each case is fully prepared and all legal arguments made in a timely manner, in fact in a recent rape case, following a section 8 disclosure application being aggressively pursued, the Crown subsequently offered no evidence.
She has also appeared at the Court of Appeal, including cases which have been reported in the law reports.
Memberships and Positions of Responsibility
Direct public access
Member of the Family Bar Association
Pupil supervisor in Chambers
School Governor in Barnet
Former volunteer in National Bar Mock Competitions
Former school advisor to schools in the London Borough of Newham
LLB (Hons) University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Called to the Bar in July 2001 by the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Fluent Sylheti Bengali
Conversational Hindi and Urdu
Sumita undertakes all forms of private and public law children work and also accepts instructions in ancillary relief matters, having practised at all levels including the High Court.
R v Noble
Led junior on Murder at Oxford Crown Court. Issues as to the new law on joint enterprise, including lengthy and detailed arguments on hearsay and bad character.
R v Mohammed
Section 18 GBH on pregnant partner with multiple stabbings.
R v Avdullraj
Section 18 GBH attack with hammer on the street. Not guilty to section 18 GBH.
R v Shamout
Threats to kill made by wife against husband during a prolonged incident with a knife. Not guilty.
R v Paul Darlow
Court of Appeal reported case law on sentencing for offences of exposure, where the Court commented upon ‘Miss Mahtab’s earnest and excellent submissions’.
R v. Georgiev
Led junior at Snaresbrook Crown Court where the defendant faced trial for a series of stranger rapes in the East End of London.
R v Awan
Rape and sexual activity with a child. Alleged grooming over a considerable period of time. Not guilty.
R v Hall
Rape and sexual activity with a child. Not guilty.
Woolwich Crown Court, Rape of girlfriend. Not guilty.
R v Hussain
Marital rape, involving issues of immigration, complainant’s capacity to consent and intermediaries.
R v Singh
Marital rape of 4 counts, involving issues of immigration. Upon section 8 disclosure applications being vigorously pursued, Crown reviewed the case and offered no evidence.
R v Razak
Led junior at Reading Crown Court in a multi-hander case involving conspiracy to supply large consignments of cannabis.
R v Koxha
Multi hander conspiracy to supply class A drugs and money laundering.
R v Khan
Multi hander conspiracy to import class A drugs, involved PII legal arguments.
R v Ambrose
Possession of firearm. Expert evidence on the issue of antique firearm.
R v Hamzaalnatsha
Child abduction by a parent. Legal argument regarding interpretation of defence available.
R v Gouveia
This was the reported case at Oxford Crown Court of the bogus MI5 agent who was jailed for conning his ex-girlfriend!
R v Riasat
Led junior at Birmingham Crown Court, involving a family alleged to have conspired together to launder the proceeds of the two brothers’ drug dealing.
Sumita also practices in the areas of housing and landlord and tenant (both residential and commercial). She has extensive experience in possession hearings and also has experience in defending actions brought by social landlords.
Her practice also comprises conducting county court trials from the small claims track to the multi track in areas ranging from RTA’ s to contractual disputes.
Sumita Mahtab-Shaikh CPS offer no evidence on husband charged with 4 counts of rape
Sumita Mahtab-Shaikh – Sentencing guidelines on child abduction
Sumita Mahtab-Shaikh returns to full time practice.
Rajesh Pabary
Rajesh is an experienced practitioner who is regularly instructed to advise on and appear in a broad range of civil, criminal and immigration cases. Recognised as a resourceful negotiator and advocate. He has significant experience and success in the presentation of cases to juries and tribunals. He regularly appears on...
Rajesh is an experienced practitioner who is regularly instructed to advise on and appear in a broad range of civil, criminal and immigration cases. Recognised as a resourceful negotiator and advocate. He has significant experience and success in the presentation of cases to juries and tribunals.
He regularly appears on behalf of the major prosecuting authorities and on behalf of leading defence solicitors in the crown court and appellate courts. He advises and prosecutes on behalf of Trading Standards departments, DVSA, SERCO and the DWP throughout the United Kingdom. In regulatory work he has a wide range of experience in the civil courts and tribunals, and in judicial review.
Rajesh has become a specialist in matters concerning paper heavy fraud, road transport law and financial regulation. He has been instructed by the SFO on a number of high profile cases concerning fraud, bribery and corruption. He has been instructed by the FCA to review evidence and advise on cases concerning money laundering regulations and financial regulations governing financial promotions.
Rajesh is regularly instructed by the DVSA to advise on and prosecute MOT, tachograph and driving theory/practical test frauds. He has represented the DVSA in the high court and at public inquiries.
Corporate and Financial Crime
Rajesh represents professional and corporate clients facing high-profile allegations of corporate and financial crime including: rate manipulation; all types of fraud including tax fraud; tax evasion; bribery and corruption; and corporate health and safety breaches. He is instructed by firms who demand impeccable tactical planning and precise advocacy. He has been instructed in some of the SFO’s and FCA’s most significant prosecutions and investigations.
Rajesh brings tactical insight, intellectual ability and expert advocacy to bear in cases frequently involving complex and voluminous evidence and legal issues. He defends corporate clients and professionals who require impeccable preparation and case presentation in respect of financial crime and regulatory allegations; he also prosecutes in complex fraud and has experience as Independent Counsel dealing with matters of LPP. He is often engaged from the earliest stage of an investigation, throughout, until conclusion.
Rajesh has acted for HMRC in forfeiture proceedings against a MSB hiding £100,000 in cash.
Rajesh has defended in one the country’s largest VAT frauds.
Road Transport Law
Rajesh has been representing companies, individuals and prosecuting authorities in all aspects of road transport law for 17 years. He has a acquired an excellent knowledge base and is an ideal position to represent anyone facing a criminal prosecution by the DVSA or a public inquiry.
Rajesh has dealt with matters concerning Tachograph Fraud, Driving Licence Fraud and MOT Fraud. Recently he has prosecuted a defendant on 9 counts of fraud. The matter concerned the sale of recalled motorcycle parts.
Rajesh has dealt with issues concerning recovery vehicles; vehicles carrying waste; vehicles carrying a dangerous load and with overloading offences. He has dealt other offences that concern the state of a transport vehicle.
Rajesh has represented VOSA/DVSA and individuals at public inquiries and appeals from those inquiries. He has dealt with issues concerning the seizing of limousines and the suspension of operating/HGV/PSV licences.
Rajesh has argued issues concerning road transport law in the High Court.
General Crime
Rajesh prosecutes and defends serious general crime cases. He is forensically astute, dealing with the most complex evidence and he is adept at dealing with extremely difficult legal issues. Rajesh is well placed to defend professionals as investigations by regulating agencies move into the criminal sphere. He also has experience of defending and prosecuting private prosecutions.
Rajesh has prosecuted on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service. He has
secured convictions against defendants committing fraud, serious violence and drugs
offences.
Rajesh is noted as a leading Counsel in prosecutions of Trading Standards offences for Breach of
Copyright, Counterfeit goods and Trademark infringements.
Rajesh has prosecuted on behalf of the National Probation Service and Prison Security Services for breaches of Community and Curfew Orders imposed by the Criminal Courts.
Rajesh has prosecuted benefit fraud cases on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Rajesh has conducted complicated confiscation proceeding for Kent County Council.
Rajesh has been instructed by HMRC to conduct forfeiture proceedings and to review a court of appeal corruption case.
Rajesh has developed a substantial practice representing clients in all courts in the United Kingdom.
Rajesh’s trial experience includes Attempted Murder, Kidnap, Prison Riots, large scale Violent Disorder, serious Sexual Offences, Fraud, Robbery and Conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
He has an impressive record of appeals against conviction and sentence in the Criminal Court of Appeal
Rajesh has represented parent and grandparents in public law matters which have involved fact finding hearing relating to significant harm caused to children.
He has represented husbands and wives in financial relief cases.
He has represented parents in private law contact cases and cases involving applying for non-molestation orders and occupation orders.
Rajesh has resolved applications for political asylum, spouse and family visas and permanent settlement.
Significant experience in cases involving Civil Rights and Human Rights abuses.
Represented clients from an expansive list of countries in Immigration Appeals hearings.
Rajesh is regularly instructed on behalf of Trading Standards departments throughout the United Kingdom.
Advised on civil complaints, breaches of consumer protection legislation and breach of contract.
Successfully obtained enforcement orders against traders for infringements of domestic and European Community legislation.
Advised and appeared on behalf of HMRC in forfeiture proceedings involving substantial sums.
Advised and appeared on behalf of DVSA at public inquiries and on appeal from those inquiries with great success.
Outstanding record of favourable verdicts and settlements.
Member of the Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London
Former Co-ordinator of the Lecture Programme at 7 Bell Yard [CPD accredited] (2002 to date). Providing lectures on specialist topics including the Enforcement of LGV PSC license infringements, Human Rights and Criminal Sentencing.
SFO (2020)
Rajesh is currently instructed as disclosure counsel on a case concerning an multi-jurisdictional oil industry fraud.
FCA (2019 -2020)
Rajesh has been instructed to review and advise on evidence relating to misleading financial promotions made by a financial institution, which has caused thousands of investors to lose money.
FCA (2019 - 2020)
Rajesh was instructed to advise on the extradition of an individual who is suspected of being in charge of a financial firm making millions of pounds by breaching money laundering regulations. Rajesh also worked with a team to advise on whether to pursue criminal offences or regulatory sanction.
SFO v Barclays Bank and others (2019)
Instructed by the SFO as disclosure counsel on a case concerning the 2008 capital raising from Qatar.
SFO v Sarclad Ltd and others (2019)
Instructed as disclosure counsel in an SFO investigation concerning allegations of bribery and corruption in relation to contracts secured by Sarclad Ltd. The case resulted in a Deferred Prosecution Agreement between the SFO and the company and the prosecution of three individuals.
SFO v Güralp Systems Ltd and others (2019)
Rajesh was instructed by the SFO on a case focusing on alleged corrupt contracts in South Korea. The case resulted in a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and the prosecution of 3 defendants.
DVSA v Knights and Noonan (2019)
Advised on and then successfully prosecuted the owner of a Haulage Company who conspired to create false records with his Transport Manager.
DVSA v Bradley Gardener Ltd (2019)
Successfully prosecuted a company for permitting its drivers to create false records.
DVSA v VB Transport (2019)
DVSA v Classic Restoration and Services Ltd. (2019):
Rajesh represented the DVSA at the High Court where was listed to determine the definition of a recovery vehicle.
R v Headman (2018) (Court of Appeal)
Rajesh successfully appealed the sentence of a defendant who was convicted after trial of a benefit fraud that cost the taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds.
R v Ali (2018)
Rajesh successfully defended a defendant who was accused of stealing over a £100,000 worth of IPADs from his employer.
DVSA v Stilprime Ltd (2016)
Successfully prosecuted a company for operating a vehicle with a dangerous load, namely scaffolding.
Operation Whippet (2014)
Successfully prosecuted 15 defendants for a conspiracy to create false records. Advised from the outset on the buildings of a case, drafted charges and advised on the evidence. All 15 defendants were convicted.
R v Rajput (2014)
Rajesh successfully represented a defendant accused of a half a million pound credit card fraud.
DVSA v Oslter Carriage Company (2013)
Prosecuted a company for the creation of false MOT certificates.
DVSA v Funtimes Hire Ltd (2013)
Rajesh successfully prosecuted a company for operating a HGV without an operator licence and without using a tachograph. The issue concerned the definition of a showman's vehicle. The defendant was found guilty after trial.
DVSA v Appau (2019)
Rajesh advised on and then prosecuted a defendant for Conspiracy to commit Fraud. The defendant was convicted of conspiring with another to cheat the driving theory test.
DVSA v Frobisher (2019)
Rajesh successfully prosecuted the defendant for instructing another to take her practical driving test.
DVSA v Read (2019)
Rajesh successfully prosecuted the first ever case of fraud concerning the sale of recalled motorcycle parts.
DVSA v Gill and Others (2018)
Successfully prosecuted several defendants for tachograph fraud.
Traffic Commissioner v Stuart McMurchy & Sons Ltd (2016)
Rajesh successfully represented a respondent who was called before the traffic commissioner to review his operator licence because of repute issues.
DVSA v Barrington Fuller (2014)
Rajesh successfully prosecuted a person operating a company that removed vehicles from airports. The case concerned the definition of a recovery vehicle. It was successfully argued by the prosecution that the defendant was not removing a disabled vehicle and as such was required to have an operator licence for his business.
VOSA v United Limos (2012)
Rajesh successfully represented VOSA before the Traffic Commissioner. They were defending an application by United Limos to recover their Limousines. The Limousines were retained.
R v Innocenti (2018)
Rajesh ably represented the defendant who faced an indictment alleging that she Conspired to Supply class A drugs. The case involved the analysis of thousands of pages of telephone evidence. The Crown were forced not to proceed with the case.
R v Farmer (2018)
The defendant received a non custodial sentence for her part on a money laundering offence involving thousands of pounds.
R v Duncan (2018) (Court of Appeal)
Successfully appealed the sentence of a defendant convicted of Child Cruelty.
R v McColm (2017)
Successfully represented a young defendant facing an indictment charging Conspiracy to Rob with 10 others. The defendant was acquitted of conspiracy to rob and was convicted of violent disorder after a 2 month trial.
R v Wong (2017)
Successfully represented a defendant charged with stranger Rape. The defendant was found not guilty.
R v Adeola (2017)
Successfully applied to vacate the plea of a defendant charged with the unauthorised provision of immigration services.
R v Frampton (2017)
Represented a defendant charged with 3 others for a Conspiracy to Produce class B drugs. They were running several cannabis farms.
R v Anderson (2017)
Represented a defendant facing an indictment charging him and several others for Conspiring to Produce class C drugs. They were running a multi - million pound steroid factory.
R v McKnight (2016)
Represented a defendant charged with Importing class A drugs.
R v John Bell (2016)
Represented a defendant charged with Arson with Intent to Endanger Life. He was said to have set fire to a flat where two elderly residents were living. The defendant was found unfit to enter a plea. There was a trial of issue after which the defendant was found not guilty.
Yasin Patel FCIArb
Legal 500 2020 & 2021, Ranked as a Leading Junior
‘Yasin is an extremely hard worker and thorough with his work. Has the ability to develop great rapport with all types of clients regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds. A key strength is his ability to handle all types of complex cases.’
Legal 500 2021, Ranked as a Leading Junior
"Extremely effective – he maintains a concise, measured approach."
Yasin conducts all aspects of Criminal defence, White collar and fraud, International Appellate work, Regulatory and Sports Law both nationally and International, Commercial Law and many other areas. In fraud and financial regulation, there is an abundance of expertise in national and International complex fraud, money laundering, commercial fraud and business crime....
Yasin conducts all aspects of Criminal defence, White collar and fraud, International Appellate work, Regulatory and Sports Law both nationally and International, Commercial Law and many other areas.
In fraud and financial regulation, there is an abundance of expertise in national and International complex fraud, money laundering, commercial fraud and business crime.
In addition, the criminal defence work encompasses a CV full of work that includes murder and grave offences, sexual offences, human trafficking and human rights cases.
Experienced in all aspects of Sports Law with a wide range of clients. This ranges from Sports Professionals, governing bodies (national and international), professional teams and clubs, agents, journalists and broadcasters. Appeared regularly before national and international courts and tribunals.
Advisor and counsel to clients abroad in International Cases of MTIC, Carbon, Ponzi and other fraud cases including clients in Dubai and the Middle East, the US (‘million-dollar man’) and in Europe (‘Deutsche Bank’ fraud and other cases).
Has been advising and dealing with regulatory work including representation of Dentists, Pharmacists and other Medical Professionals.
Highly experienced in Inquests, Public Enquiries and Judicial Reviews as well as Civil Actions against the Police, highlight a practice that is multi-disciplinary and covering many aspects of Civil Work. Appears regularly before the Parole Board representing terrorists and those convicted of grave crimes.
Reported Cases include, R v Salman Butt (the former Pakistan Test Cricket Team Captain in the spot-fixing case), R v Yasir Ali (human trafficking, rape and grooming), R v Patel (multi-million pound Bosch fraud), R v Hassan (double-murder), R v Uddin (honour-killing case) and R v Yousaf (Metropolitan Police Officer involved in human trafficking).
For further information on Yasins Sport Law work please visit www.slam.global.
– Pro Bono work for Newham Monitoring Project
– Trustee and Volunteer at Frenford Clubs for Young People
– Adviser to Gujarati Metropolitan Cricket League (GMCL) and Essex Association of Boys Clubs
Unexplained Wealth Orders: The ‘What, Where, When and How’ of the new Legislative Provisions
“Image Rights” Exploitation, Investment or Protection for ‘Good Looks’?
“Shamima Begum: UK Citizen, Terrorist, Isis Wife, ‘Groomed Schoolgirl’ Or None Of The Above?”
“Tax Avoidance and Evasion? Legal or Illegal?”
“Drones – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly”
“The Crime (Overseas Production Order) Bill (‘The Bill’)”
“Drugs, Slavery, Trafficking, Exploitation and Links to County Lines. What Can and Is Being Done By The Law?”
Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)
Young Fraud Lawyers Association
Extradition Lawyers Association
CiArb
Marylebone Cricket Club
British Association of Sport and Law
Accredited Pupil Supervisor
Florida Advanced Advocacy Course
South Eastern Circuit Keble College Course
R v BB and Others
Operation Patos – Led Junior in a murder committed in Enfield linked with the DA and the GMG. A ‘cut-throat’ between all of the defendants.
R v C and Others
Operation Nunton – Led Junior in trial at Central Criminal Court following a murder in Romford linked with drugs and ‘County lines’. In the cut-throat proceedings, Mr Charles was acquitted of the grave charges.
R v D and Others
Operation Dynasty – Leading Junior in a tragic death in Leicester that was broadcast nationally where the defendant was charged with conspiracy to murder but found guilty of lesser offences resulting in a sentence of just over 8 years.
R v OH and Others
A brutal double-murder gang-killing in Leytonstone that was tried at the Central Criminal Court and involved a ‘cut-throat’ between two factions of defendants from the one gang.
R v TU and Others
Junior counsel in a nationally broadcast and publicised honour killing case at St. Albans Crown Court where the defendants were charged with murder and the new Section 5 DVCDA.
R v YA and Others
Junior counsel in a nationally broadcast trial of numerous counts of rape, human trafficking and grooming in Peterborough and surrounding areas.
R v PK and Others
Murder of a young medical graduate battered to death with a cricket bat in an alleged gang related fight in South London.
R v SA
Representation of the defendant tried and convicted in the Rachel Manning murder.
R v KY and Others
Representation of a Metropolitan Police officer charged with multiple rapes, human trafficking, sexual assaults and perverting the course of justice.
R v IN
Young defendant charged and tried of grooming and rape of a teenage girl in the north of England: a hung jury resulted in this politically sensitive case.
R v HJ
An 86-year old charged with a number of historical sexual offences of rape and sexual assault of children.
R v U
Cleric charged with multiple counts of rape and indecent assault upon young students.
Man accused of raping a prostitute and causing serious injuries to her body.
R v P
Man with serious mental health deficiencies accused of raping young children.
Junior counsel in multi-million pound drugs conspiracy trial and confiscation proceedings at Kingston Crown Court.
R v P and Others
Junior counsel in a conspiracy involving theft of machinery involving BOSCH UK at Reading Crown Court.
R v JW
Charged with several other defendants with a conspiracy to steal spanning 18 months and across the South East of England involving 100’s of offences.
R v GJ
Representation before the Recorder of Southwark where an old lady was killed via the act of death by careless driving.
R v SVD
Representation of a man charged in conspiracies involving kidnapping, blackmail, Section 18 offences and drugs supply at the Central Criminal Court.
R v TH
Air-rage case, where the accused was arrested and charged following efforts to force open the plane doors and storm the flight deck.
R v SX
A drugs conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the Watford and surrounding areas from a gang alleged to have made millions of pounds from their actions.
R v SM
Tried for conspiracy to supply Class A at the Central Criminal Court, the defendants were alleged to be part of a gang who had conspired to Supply Class A across London.
Successful representation of a man charged with section 18 offences and on a life licence.
Armed Robbery conspiracy on an armoured vehicle by a prominent gang in the Midlands.
R v VP
Representation of a man charged with armed robbery and featured on the BBC’s ‘Crimewatch’ programme.
R v NP and others
Operation Osmoregulation – Led Junior in terrorism trial as the Old Bailey where the defendant was acquitted of all terrorism charges. The trial involving young children, schools and prayer classes was publicised nationally
R v NC
Arrested on Terrorism matters and subsequently tried on possession of explosive substances and improvised explosive devices, the Attorney General ordered for the matter to be dropped following lengthy legal arguments and submissions by the defence.
R V LA
Representation of leading client charged with terrorism and drug related offences in the United Kingdom and the United States.
R v AM
Parole Board Hearing, representing client convicted of terrorism offences.
R v OB
Representation of prisoner before Parole Board hearing convicted of terrorism offences and recalled to prison.
Terrorism matter charged under new legislation.
R v G and Others
Operation Ensete and Operation Amaryllis – Leading Counsel in an International multi-million pound fraud and money-laundering case where Mr. Gidde was deemed to be the leading criminal but received a lesser sentence then all other defendants.
R v IK and Others
Operation Tarlac – Leading counsel for the main defendant in this multi-million pound International fraud to be tried in October 2016 in a conspiracy that resulted in world-wide money-laundering
R v A and Others
Representation of the ‘second in command’ in the £130 million fraud reported throughout the Press.
R v AH and Others
Operation Cave II – A fraud involving the smuggling and importation of tobacco, cigarettes and alcohol worth millions of pounds. Hamdi walked free from the court of the conspiracy charges.
R v SP
Operation Fardel – An International Fraud where the accusation was was that the defendant defrauded many victims and laundered the proceeds worldwide.
Operation Susomo – Junior Counsel in a fraud conspiracy involving Forex Exchanges in and around London with International organistaions in the Middle East, Asia and Far East.
R v SPP and Others
Operation Perhaps – Representing one of the lead defendants in a mortgage conspiracy and money laundering case at Birmingham Crown Court involving millions of pounds.
R v LN and Others
Operation Jibe – Tried at the Central Criminal Court and accused of assisting the main defendant in a mortgage fraud involving numerous financial institutions and banks amounting to millions of pounds
R v MY and Others
Operation Enderby – Junior counsel in a multi-million pound fraud and money-laundering case at the Central Criminal Court where the SFO offered No Evidence after 19 days of a trial.
In this ‘spot-fixing case’ which was broadcast all over the world, was representing the Pakistan Cricket Team Captain in charges of conspiring to cheat and obtain financial advantage at Southwark Crown Court
R v SM and Others
‘Bollywood Film Fraud’: a conspiracy to cheat HMRC by claiming rebates and VAT on Bollywood films that were never produced; one of the first film frauds to be tried in the UK, where HMRC lost millions of pounds.
R v ZI
Charged with conspiracies regarding Money-laundering, VAT and phone frauds following multi-national investigations and charged with a number of International defendants.
R V MP
Held at Southwark Crown Court, the first trial under the Bribery Act 2010, in conspiracies linked to bribes taken by an employee of HMCTS.
R v NP
Representation of defendant charged with a multi-million pound mortgage fraud.
R v MR
Client charged with various fraud and copyright offences and linked to £63 million HMRC Fraud.
R v JS
Conspiracies linked to Immigration fraud offences, false passports and documentation, tax evasion and benefit fraud on an International scale
R v SD
Heard at Southwark Crown Court, a conspiracy where the banking fraud involved employees of the bank being accused of withdrawing savings of clients who were deceased and transferring the money to international accounts abroad.
R v SJ
Benefit fraud involving hundreds of thousands of pounds and multiple fraud identities around Maternity Benefits, Child Tax Credits, Child benefits and other benefits by the defendant on behalf of persons residing abroad.
R v MM
Charged with several other defendants on a variety of fraud conspiracies associated with letting businesses and the letting of properties and money laundering offences.
A fraud committed against TFL totalling hundreds of thousands of pounds by using the refund scheme on Oyster cards and electronic refunds.
R v RC
Representation of one of the UK’s leading Aston-Martin dealers accused of defrauding Williams (F1) and causing them huge financial losses.
Fraud case involving laundering of money and proceeds through the ‘Havalla’ method.
R v AAS
Multi-handed social security fraud involving 6 defendants and housing, council, social security and mortgage fraud.
A Judicial Review of the Parole Board and Prison Service regarding the recall and lack of education and training to a recalled prisoner.
A Judicial Review of detention of a foreign national held in custody despite the expiry of his custodial term.
Judicial Review of a prisoner incarcerated beyond his minimum time tariff due to the lack of courses in the Prison Establishment.
Various Human Rights arguments for a defendant prosecuted under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2003, for protesting outside Parliament and other protesting activities.
Judicial Review of the rights to privacy and family life of a defendant whose personal and family details were being broadcasted and reported daily through the national press.
Representation of Sri Lankan Tamils, protesting about the selling of arms to the Sri Lankan government and the subsequent killing of Tamils.
Defendants charged with violent disorder offences and riot in Burnley and Oldham in 2001 and whose defence was defence of the community from Far Right racists.
Representing a prisoner before the Parole Board, convicted of terrorism offences and who was recalled for breaching licence conditions.
Representation of foreign nationals in parole proceedings who were sentenced to extended sentences.
Adrian Longley
Reported Inquest of a prisoner whose suicide was partially blamed on the Prison authorities who removed his suicide watch to facilitate his transfer from one prison to another.
Andrew Pountley
Death of a prisoner and Rule 39 order in relation to the availability of defibrillator’s in prison establishment.
Inquest that ordered the updating and minimal requirements of first aid equipment in prison establishment.
Prosecution v KSK
Tried in Frankfurt, advised and represented the client charged as one of the leaders of a conspiracy involving a number of defendants and forming a multi-million Euros MTIC and VAT Fraud.
Prosecution v SB
Carbon Credit Fraud and Phone Fraud charges and allegation against a defendant in Munich involving tax evasion of over 12 million Euros.
Prosecution v SA
Dubbed the ‘Million dollar man’, representation included the fighting of his extradition from the USA to Europe and then the defence in various charges of VAT Fraud, Carbon Credit Fraud, Money Laundering and other offences totalling over 100 million Euros and many companies.
Prosecution V IAP
Charges varying from MTIC and Carbon Credit Fraud and also tax evasion and linked to one of the biggest Carbon Credit Frauds in Frankfurt.
Prosecution v AV
MTIC Fraud matters covering a whole European Network and specifically linked with emissions fraud in Poland
Worked for Reprieve 2003/2004 to today in representing inmates on Death Row and facing the Death penalty in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Florida.
Advising clients in Caribbean Death Row cases.
Advising clients in Pakistan who are sentenced to the Death Penalty.
R v SB
Extradition Proceedings sought by GDR: defence of Extradition on Article 8 Human Rights Grounds and also Legal Submissions on Article 2 Grounds.
R v KSK
Involving a warrant issued by the GDR and arguments against extradition of client accused of being the ‘mastermind’ behind a multi-million-pound VAT Fraud. Defence based upon Article 8 of the ECHR and the validity of the arrest warrant.
R v RK
Extradition proceedings relating to various Category 2 states demanding extradition of a defendant charged with grave crimes.
R v IP
Extradition was requested by the GDR following the issuing of an EAW in relation to fraud allegations. Human Rights defences were submitted and argued all the way to the High Court.
Application by Turkish state to have Kurdish refugees extradited: Human Rights based opposition led to the application being refused.
R v Wu
Application to have a Chinese political dissident extradited to China.
ICC v SB
Representation of the Former Pakistan Cricket Captain at the International Cricket Council Tribunal Hearing in Doha, Qatar, and at the Appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), in Lausanne.
BCB v MA
Representation in proceedings before CAS and in hearings before an Independent Tribunal in Bangladesh on offences of match-fixing in the BCB with evidence of fixing in test matches and One-Day Internationals.
WPBSA Tribunal
Part of Tribunal Team that heard the cases and Hearings of Cao Yupeng and Yu Delu before the WPBSA Board.
England Cricketers
Representation of International cricketers in defamation matters arising out of match-fixing allegations and Al-Jazeera Documentary.
ITF v JM
Representation of International Tennis Star in Appeal Proceedings before CAS.
BCB v DS
English cricketer represented in proceedings of numerous individuals of various fixing offences in the Bangladesh Premier League.
ECB v Mervyn Westfield
Successful Appeal of a young English cricketer before the EWCB Independent Tribunal Appeal and representation in other hearings and cases.
ECB v MW
Successful Appeal of a young English cricketer before the EWCB Independent Tribunal Appeal.
CSA v GB
Advising of International Cricketer charged with match-fixing offences.
ICC v RB
Representation of an International cricketer investigated by the ICC for Breaching the Code on corruption.
ICC v OS
Representation of an International cricketer investigated by the ICC for match-fixing.
WWA v OA
Successful representation of wrestler charged with offences linked to steroids and enhancement drugs.
LTA v S
Dispute between the Lawn Tennis Association and a young black tennis player: instructed by the CAS to represent Mr Stoute.
Disciplinary Hearings Tribunal Member for various offences committed by members of the MCC.
County cricketer represented in front of County Tribunal Hearing.
Essex FA v Bari FC
Representation of Football Club and individual players charged by the FA.
International Cricketers
Contractual negotiations on behalf of International cricketers.
Dhaka Gladiators
Advising the Franchise Team, its owners and management body in relation to a ban imposed by the BPL and the ICC.
Advising Players and Franchise sides on player contracts, Image Rights and terms and conditions of League and Franchise.
Contractual Negotiations and Agreements on behalf of International Sportsmen with Worldwide Sporting Broadcaster.
Playing Contracts
Contractual Negotiations with National Sporting Teams for player contracts, Image Rights, Endorsements, bonuses and more.
Advising International Sportsmen and Women on Image Rights companies, contracts, clauses, structures and benefits in a variety of sports
Committee Member and Advisor to Membership and General Purposes Committee
Speaking at Premier League clubs to players and officials on contracts, terms, conditions, wages and various legal duties and rights within contracts
As well as representation, advice has been provided to Sports Leagues Committees, teams and individuals in relation to a plethora of subjects including drugs and misconduct issues
Speaker at International Sports law conferences involving topics such as corruption, drugs use, betting and corporate governance
Adviser and trainer at Professional sports clubs and bodies including rugby, cricket, football and martial arts.
Yasin Patel has also been involved in various aspects of Sports Law in advising, negotiating and drafting contracts for professional sportsmen with media companies for commentary, commercials and advertising and media work
He has been instructed to represent International Sportsmen in their contractual negotiations as well as drafting of their professional playing contracts
He is advising International Sports franchises on a variety of legal matters including good governance, contracts, image rights and media contracts
Furthermore he is advising and representing International Sports personnel in governing body disciplinary issues and allegations
GDC v R
Representation of a dentist alleged to have caused permanent damage to a patient in relation to treatment of sporting injuries.
ICSL v X
Representation of professional students excluded from the institution and excluded from legal societies due to cheating.
GPhC v P
A pharmacist accused of breaching GPC rules in relation to ethics, standards and professional code for prescriptions.
Articles by Yasin Patel FCIArb
“Fraud under the Furlough Scheme – The Key Questions and Answers for those Investigated under the Scheme” – An Article by Yasin Patel & Amy Hazlewood
RACISM AND FOOTBALL – WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS? – AN ARTICLE BY YASIN PATEL
Semenya & Sex(uality): Is CAS Right?
Sports Stars & Unpaid Wages – The ‘INPL’ – The World’s Biggest Professional Cricket ‘League’ – An Article by Yasin Patel
“Have Sports Stars Been Caught out by Corona?” – An Article by Yasin Patel
Amy Hazlewood and Yasin Patel examine the recent decisions of NCA v Hajiyeva [2020] EWCA Civ 108 and NCA v Baker and others [2020] EWHC 822 (Admin)
What is Dishonesty? An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
Fraud under the furlough scheme – An article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
“Should Cannabis Use be Legalised” An Article by Yasin Patel & Amy Hazlewood
Ticket touts – How do they get away with it? – An Article by Yasin Patel
“The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019” – An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
“Extradition and Brexit” – An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
“Drill Music – Art Or An Instrument For Inciting Violence?” – An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
“Racism, Football and the Game’s Problem” – An Article by Yasin Patel
“Drugs, Slavery, Trafficking, Exploitation and Links to County Lines. What Can and Is Being Done By The Law?” – An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
“The Crime (Overseas Production Order) Bill (‘The Bill’)” – An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
“Shamima Begum: UK Citizen, Terrorist, Isis Wife, ‘Groomed Schoolgirl’ Or None Of The Above?” – An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
“Tax Avoidance and Evasion? Legal or Illegal?” – An Article by Yasin Patel
“Drones – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly” – An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
“Image Rights” – An Article by Yasin Patel
Unexplained Wealth Orders – An Article by Yasin Patel and Amy Hazlewood
Yasin Patel Racism in Football “Suck my d**k, you n****r, you n***o”
Multi-Million Pound Confiscation Hearing Begins
Yasin Patel gets client acquittal of Murder Charge after Trial
Bitcoin International Fraudster to be released on bail
Yasin Patel Represents Young Footballers Acquitted of Charges
Yasin Patel Represents Athlete at CAS in Anti-Doping Case
Yasin Patel is one of the Main Speakers at International Sports Conference in New Zealand
Yasin Patel gets Acquittals in Serious Cases Including Grenfell Tower like Arson
Yasin Patel Wins Appeal For Football Club at FA Appeal
Yasin Patel Secures Acquittal for Preachers Son over Serious Criminal Charges
Yasin Patel Represents Football Club In FA Appeal
Yasin Patel Instructed to Represent International Fraudster in High Profile Case in USA
Yasin Patel Sits on Snooker Fixing Tribunal
Yasin Patel to represent International Sports Star
Success for Yasin Patel on Murder at the Old Bailey.
Yasin Patel instructed in Multi handed murder at the Old Bailey
Yasin Patel secures acquittal at the Old Bailey on high profile terrorism case
Yasin Patel Defends In On Going Terrorism Trial At The Central Criminal Court
Yasin Patel achieves successful appeal in Fraud & Money Laundering Case
Yasin Patel was one of 3 main speakers at an International Sports Law Conference held in Colombo
Acquittal for Yasin Patel on £80m fraud / money laundering.
Chambers Welcome Three New Tenants
Guy Williamson
Guy has a commanding presence in the courtroom which he uses to good effect. His imposing figure stems from former careers as a senior police officer and super heavyweight amateur boxing champion. Guy has significant experience in the successful defence of trials for robbery, offences against the person and public...
Guy has a commanding presence in the courtroom which he uses to good effect. His imposing figure stems from former careers as a senior police officer and super heavyweight amateur boxing champion.
Guy has significant experience in the successful defence of trials for robbery, offences against the person and public order, sexual offences, drug trafficking and POCA applications, fraud, and immigration related cases. In addition he has undertaken police disciplinary hearings and courts martial. Guy appears in courts and tribunals at every level.
He has a keen interest in sports law, the regulation and governance of sport, and the interaction between sport and the criminal law.
Guy was decorated with the Queen’s Police Medal for distinguished service in 2004.
During his 28 years of police service, he was the holder of a Chief Constable’s Commendation.
Boxing:
He was formerly European Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion, Chief Coach to the British Amateur Boxing Federation Team at the Police Amateur Boxing World Championships in Calgary.
1997 World Championship Gold Medal winner for the Super Heavyweight division at San Jose
1985 and a Gold Medal Winner in the same category at the Arizona, 1984 and Sydney, 1988 P.E.S. Olympiads.
Articles by Guy Williamson
Barristers & Boxing – Gladiators in an alternative arena
Guy Williamson & Michael Polak share Great Success in Kidnapping Trial at Northampton Crown Court
Mohammed Bashir
“Simply the best; a barrister with depth of knowledge, sharp intellect, and able to think outside the box. Fearless and presents every argument with confidence, reassuring, and clients could not ask for more.”
Cosmas Dikeocha, Solicitor
Mohammed has mixed criminal and personal injury practice. He regularly appears as a specialist defence advocate in the Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court, and on personal injury matters in the County Court and High Court. Mohammed is hard-working, analytical, thorough and fearless in court. On a practical level, Mohammed has an approach which is empathetic...
Mohammed has mixed criminal and personal injury practice. He regularly appears as a specialist defence advocate in the Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court, and on personal injury matters in the County Court and High Court.
Mohammed is hard-working, analytical, thorough and fearless in court. On a practical level, Mohammed has an approach which is empathetic to the clients’ needs, and he is conscious that often it is the defendant’s family who suffer along with the defendant. Mohammed prepares thoroughly for cases, whether they are Magistrates trials or lengthy Crown Court trials.
Mohammed has a broad defence practice, encompassing the breadth of criminal and regulatory offences. He is known for his representation of clients organised accused of crimes involving drugs and organised crime networks facilitating the importation and onward distribution of drugs and firearms.
Mohammed understands that defendants’ needs can be wider than just representation in court whilst trials are in progress; he is able to give advice relevant to these issues.
Mohammed also specialises in representing defendants involved in satellite crimes associated with drug supply, such as burglary, thefts, credit card fraud and money laundering.
Outside of court, clients may find Mohammed relaxed and approachable, willing to travel to conferences across the country. He is good-humoured and patient when dealing with clients, both professional and lay outside of court.
In the BBC documentary ‘Hell in a Bottle‘, Mohammed provided some insight as to the rise, cause and judicial approach to acid attacks across the United Kingdom.
LLB Law
BVC Inns of Court School of Law
R v T - 2019 Central Criminal Court
Junior Counsel representing a Defendant allegedly involved in Perverting the Course of Justice after an alleged 'gangland' murder.
R v H - 2018, 2019 Snaresbrook Crown Court
Operation Deghvard. Junior Counsel during a trial involving 11 Defendants charged with a Conspiracy to Commit Grievous Bodily Harm. The case centred around historical and ongoing gang rivalries and involved the analysis of complex GPS vehicle data and phone data.
R v B and Otrs - 2019 Southwark Crown Court
Operation Hipsometer, Leading Counsel in a complex multi layered trial involving the specialised theft and dismantling of over 200 vehicles valued in total at over £1 million. The Defendant was alleged to have been a significant and central element to the ringing and concealment of vehicle identities and parts along with their onward sale and concealment as well as arranging for the vehicles to be moved to and from across the United Kingdom.
R v I and Otrs - 2017 Southwark Crown Court
Leading Andrew Kerr in a lengthy multi-handed trial involved in the organised theft of vehicles valued in the region of £1.2 million. Defendants used cloned car keys, false number plates, forged vehicle documentation, surveillance of targets and hi-tech computer technology to steal luxury vehicles. The case was reported in the Daily Mail.
R v A A and Otrs - 2017, Reading Crown Court
Multi-handed violent fight between gangs of boys resulting in a stabbing. Client was acquitted after a successful submission of no case to answer surrounding issues of identification and participation.
R v F - April 2016
Successful reduction in sentence involving submissions on the correct approach to written bases of pleas, offender mitigation and credit by crown court judges.
R v P - April 2016
Successful appeal against the sentence of Truro Crown Court's incorrect imposition of an indeterminate life sentence when the correct sentence should have been a determinate sentence. As reported on ITV.
DWP v A D
Selling of fake Viagra and associated confiscation proceedings, reported in The Sun.
R v D T and Otrs
Murder of Olu Olagbaju in Shadans nightclub December 2006, reported in the Evening Standard.
RCPO v L M
Prosecuted Importation of Class A drugs in luggage.
R v A & A
Student loan fraud valued at £175,000 and ongoing confiscation proceedings.
Dealing of drugs to undercover officers and test purchase officers in Lewes over a two-year period.
DWP v L
Benefit fraud by a young mother over a two-year period totaling £3,000
DWP v B L
Council tax and housing benefit fraud by an elderly lady over a 20-year period.
R v D and Otrs 2012 (Junior Counsel)
Largest ever conspiracy to produce cannabis.
R v M - 17th May 2013, Luton Crown Court
High-profile acquittal in a wilful neglect case involving an Alzheimer’s patient left overnight in a Council bus, reported in The Mirror.
R v S A - 2013, Teeside Crown Court
£1 million mortgage fraud.
R v P - 2014 Harrow Crown Court
Acquittal of delivery driver allegedly involved in the importation of heroin in rice sacks from India.
R v A - 2014 Bristol Crown Court
Acquittal after a seven-week trial of a clearing agent alleged to have been the central figure in a network of importations of drugs into the West and South East of England.
Akhtar v Linford Christie - 2014
Personal injury claim arising out a road traffic accident valued at £1 million approx, as reported in The Guardian.
Homes for Haringey v Barbara and Piper Fari [2013] EWHC 3477 (QB) and [2013] EWHC 3623 (QB) in the High Court (QBD)
Contempt of court case, where the court imposed a custodial sentence on both a wife and husband for outrageously exaggerating the wife's personal injury claims. The case attracted wide media attention, including in the Evening Standard, and it remains one of the few cases of its kind.
Paul Webb
“He is a seriously good jury advocate who is always in demand and his friendly but no nonsense approach makes him extremely popular with clients. His attention to detail and meticulous preparation serve him extremely well in complex cases.”
Paul is a London based barrister specialising in serious crime with a particular interest in cases involving firearms, ballistic evidence and scientific analysis and also fraud cases involving ‘real’ property. He is also frequently requested in complex cases of family law, especially in cases with a mental health dimension. His...
Paul is a London based barrister specialising in serious crime with a particular interest in cases involving firearms, ballistic evidence and scientific analysis and also fraud cases involving ‘real’ property. He is also frequently requested in complex cases of family law, especially in cases with a mental health dimension. His knowledge of mobile phone data and cell site analysis has proved invaluable in a number of cases.
Murder & attempted murder; rape & sexual offences; drugs; firearms; serious violence; vulnerable witness cases & psychiatric issues; fraud; complex family law. Accredited by the Bar Council to undertake ‘Direct Access’ work.
Criminal Bar Association; South Eastern Circuit.
Inn of Court & Degree: Middle Temple; LLB (Hons)
Central Criminal Court – Murder.
R v J F
14 year old – possession of ‘Mach 10’ machine gun and a large quantity of ammunition.
R v P F
Isleworth Crown Court – Large scale cocaine importation.
Harrow Crown Court – Child cruelty.
Harrow Crown Court – Aggravated Burglary, Possession of Firearms.
R v F N
Southwark Crown Court – Fraud – Large scale Internet & credit card fraud.
R v T V L
Southwark Crown Court – Kidnapping & People Trafficking.
Kingston Crown Court – Robbery.
R v K D
Central Criminal Court – Rape of a child.
Snaresbrook Crown Court – in excess of one hundred dwelling burglaries.
R v L M
St Albans Crown Court – Fraud.
Kingston Crown Court – Arson with intent to endanger life.
Richard Carey-Hughes QC Leads Paul Webb in Multi Handed Murder
Mizan Abdulrouf
Mizan enjoys a broad practice at the Bar which includes Family, Sharia (Islamic Law), Crime and Commercial litigation. He is a CEDR Accredited Mediator. Mizan has expertise in all areas of family law including Islamic Law (Sharia Law); matrimonial finance and related proceedings; public law children work; private law, contested...
Mizan enjoys a broad practice at the Bar which includes Family, Sharia (Islamic Law), Crime and Commercial litigation. He is a CEDR Accredited Mediator.
Mizan has expertise in all areas of family law including Islamic Law (Sharia Law); matrimonial finance and related proceedings; public law children work; private law, contested contact and residence disputes; and non-molestation injunction proceedings involving domestic violence. Mizan has experience of obtaining mirror orders in the Middle East, and has knowledge of family rights within Islamic law, as well as rights conferred via Islamic Nikkah (marriage) contracts.
Between 2011 and 2014, Mizan was Legal Assistant to [then] commercial barrister Robin Knowles CBE QC, as of October 2014 the Hon Mr Justice Knowles CBE. This role has allowed Mizan to gain a wealth of experience within the environment of contract law, bankruptcy and corporate insolvency and reconstruction, mediation, arbitration, commercial litigation and company law.
Mizan assisted with legal research on various aspects of counsel’s practice and with the encouragement and development of Pro Bono work nationally and internationally.
Mizan gained commercial trial experience, equivalent to that of a second junior in major cases. Examples include: (a) He assisted counsel in the case of New Cap RE v AE Grant, which went to the Supreme Court of England and Wales. A landmark case of 2012, the question for the Supreme Court was when enforcement of a foreign judgment may be effected at common law, or under the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933 or through the Insolvency Act 1986, s 426. (b) Mizan also assisted on a contract and partnership trial in the Chancery Division of the High Court; and (c) He assisted with a Commercial Court trial (with experts) concerning the validity of a multinational restructuring.
Mizan also assisted with two Civil Justice Council initiatives: A Response on behalf of the Civil Justice Council to the “Draft Defamation Bill” Consultation; and the Civil Justice Council Report (and following work) on “Access to Justice for Litigants in Person”.
A recent client quoted:
“Mizan was an invaluable asset to my case. He discussed with me very difficult matters in a friendly and approachable way with great explanation to ensure I fully understood the situation. Above all else his manner is natural and likeable and he has integrity, so whilst it is never a great day in court he carries you through it smoothly and keeps your spirits high. On the day Mizan delivered a better result than I could have expected”
Mizan has a strong commitment to pro bono and has been involved in the development of projects at local and international level.
Jan 2006- date: Pro Bono in the LMC (PBLMC). (Founder and Director)
London Muslim Centre (LMC), Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JX
At PBLMC, Mizan had led the arrangement of a number of seminal speeches and seminars:
– Organised the trip to London and keynote speech of the Chief Justice of Rwanda entitled “Rwanda, Past Present and Future” (2013)
– A conference co-organised with Oxfam on the “United World” (2012)
– “Evolving World: international law” speech by ICJ President H.E Hisashi Owada (2012)
– “Forced Marriage, Law, Religion and Practice” with Sir Mark Potter, then President of the Family Division of the High Court ) and Sir James Munby, current President of the Family Division (2010)
– Lord Chief Justice (Lord Phillips) unique keynote speech on “Equality in Justice” (2008)
– 2013 to date, Advisor to the Pro Bono Project in the British Virgin Islands
Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre, (DOHA)
Mizan has a detailed understanding of the QICDRC and is able to both represent clients in the QICDRC and advise on the procedure applicable.
Qatar Law Forum, Junior Lawyers session, (Joint Chair) 2012
Australian Biennial Access to Justice Conference 2009
Risk Advisory Council 2009
Bar Conference (England & Wales) 2008
The Pro Bono Conference 2008
2013 CEDR Scholarship for CEDR Mediation Course
2006 Middle Temple Scholarship (Major award), Diplock Scholarship
2012 to date, Vice Chair, UK Board of Sharia Councils
2012, Qatar Law Forum, Member of the International Organising Committee
2011 to date, Trustee of Richard House Children’s Hospice
2010 to date, Trustee, East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre (LMC)
2013 CEDR Accredited Mediator
2007 Called to the Bar of England & Wales by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple.
2007 Bar Vocational Course, The College of Law, London.
2006 LLB (Hons) Law, The School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London.
In addition to the ‘black letter subjects’ Mizan studied Islamic Law. He also undertook an independent study project on the Recognition of Muslim Family Law within the Scope of the English Divorce Law.
The project required an interview with Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss GBE the former President of the Family Division.
1994 Financial Services and their Regulations parts 1/2/ and 3. SFA Securities Representative.
2013 Advanced International Advocacy Course at Keble College (August 2013), 1994 Government Debt
Bengali (Sylheti)
Hindi (spoken)
Urdu (basic)
Arabic (basic)
Mizan Abdulrouf Appointed as Secretary General of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities
Mizan Abdulrouf is speaking on the issues surrounding of Forced Marriage and capacity to consent – 27th April
Mizan Abdulrouf of Church Court Chambers has been appointed to the Executive Board of the Qatar Law Forum (QLF).
Success for Mizan Abdulrouf in 4kg Drugs Supply Trial.
Krystelle Wass
Krystelle enjoys a mixed practice in all aspects of crime and immigration. She prides herself on being approachable and providing a sensitive touch to difficult matters often involving vulnerable individuals. Her work in the field of criminal law covers a wide spectrum of matters including fraud, knife crime, drug and...
Krystelle enjoys a mixed practice in all aspects of crime and immigration. She prides herself on being approachable and providing a sensitive touch to difficult matters often involving vulnerable individuals.
Her work in the field of criminal law covers a wide spectrum of matters including fraud, knife crime, drug and serious assault matters. Krystelle has been led in a high-profile murder trial involving youth defendants, but is experienced in these matters in her own right. She is regularly instructed in respect of confiscation and POCA matters, both in the drafting and preparation of documents and representation at contested hearings. Krystelle also undertakes Parole Board and prison disciplinary hearings.
Krystelle regularly appears before the First Tier and Upper Tier Immigration Tribunals in respect of all immigration matters such as asylum, EEA, PBS, deportation and Human Rights cases. She is experienced in dealing with individuals who have experienced torture or who are the victims of human trafficking. She prides herself on her thorough preparation of a case and is happy to deal with appeals arising from any country of origin. Krystelle has particular experience in dealing with Sri Lankan asylum claims and Albanian “blood feud” matters. In the High Court, Krystelle has experience of judicial review matters and had previously successfully obtained the removal of individuals from the Detained Fast Track, including injunctions to prevent immigration decisions being issued.
Krystelle lectures to other professionals on current topics in immigration and crime. As a member of the pupillage committee she strives to achieve excellence in advocacy and sits as an assessor for Chamber’s pupils.
Where have all the appeal rights gone? – Overview of new changes to immigration rules
Cypriot Lawyers Society
Direct Access qualified
R v S and others (Central Criminal Court)
Defence junior in a multi-handed high profile murder trial involving youth defendants and anonymous witnesses.
R v C & P (Plymouth Crown Court)
Prosecution counsel for the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission. Successful prosecution of two CMEC employees involving fraudulent misrepresentations made to reduce financial liability. Drafted initial charging decisions and indictment prior to conducting all hearings.
R v E (Woolwich Crown Court)
Prosecution counsel acting on behalf of the NHS. Successful prosecution of a foreign doctor who had failed to declare previous convictions when obtaining a visa and work in the UK.
R v A & A (Blackfriars Crown Court)
Successfully defended two-handed case where defendants were charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
In the matter of M v SSHD
Successful in securing the removal of the applicant from the Detained Fast Track.
K v SSHD
Successful in obtaining asylum on the basis of involvement in an Albanian blood feud.
T v SSHD
Successful in obtaining asylum on the basis of risk of arrest if returned to Sri Lanka.
Krystelle Wass successfully prevents client deportation pending Judicial Review
Krystelle Wass Success on Perverting Course of Justice Case
Kystelle Wass represents footballer Clarke Carlisle
Patrick Canessa ED
Patrick hails from Gibraltar. He was called to the bar in England and Wales and in Gibraltar 2007 and is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. His workload is predominately criminal defence. Patrick accepts instructions in all areas of criminal law and has also acted on...
Patrick hails from Gibraltar. He was called to the bar in England and Wales and in Gibraltar 2007 and is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. His workload is predominately criminal defence. Patrick accepts instructions in all areas of criminal law and has also acted on behalf of construction companies in health and safety matters. Patrick is the Honorary Consul for Italy in Gibraltar, a member of the Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club and Honourable Artillery Company.
The Open University – LLB (Hons) 2:1
The College of Law – London BVC
Spanish (Fluent)
Italian (Intermediate)
R v Celecia [Supreme Court of Gibraltar]
Attempted Murder. It took a 7 to 2 majority to convict.
R v L [Gibraltar Supreme Court]
Rape, two counts. One count withdrawn following half-time submission. Second count unanimous not guilty verdict.
Regina v A and another [Gibraltar Supreme Court]
Defendant was 14 at the time of the offence. Secured not guilty verdict in an allegation of robbery involving an imitation gun.
X v Regina [Gibraltar Court of Appeal]
Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. The defendant was 17 years old at the time of the offence the defendant suffers from a complex disorder involving autism spectrum condition and ADHD. Sentence of 2 years’ imprisonment quashed and substituted with a 3 year Community Order.
R v Smith and others [Gibraltar Supreme Court]
Fraud. Ponzi scheme. Not guilty verdicts following half time submissions.
Patrick Canessa ED Secures Conditional Discharges For A Young Teenager Accused Of Assault
Simon Elliott
Simon is a criminal law specialist with a busy practice in London and the South East. Simon prosecutes and defends in the Crown Court. He is currently a Level 2 CPS Advocate. Simon also undertakes regulatory and other work. He maintains a strong commitment to being friendly, down-to-earth and realistic...
Simon is a criminal law specialist with a busy practice in London and the South East. Simon prosecutes and defends in the Crown Court. He is currently a Level 2 CPS Advocate. Simon also undertakes regulatory and other work. He maintains a strong commitment to being friendly, down-to-earth and realistic in his advice. Prior to coming to the Bar, Simon taught law for two years at a private university in Hamburg, as well as working for a firm of solicitors in a regulatory capacity, on instructions from the SRA.
Recent cases have involved conspiracy to blackmail, armed robbery, breaches of ancillary orders, affray, possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply, fraud with a value in excess of £120k, witness intimidation, threats to kill, burglary and GBH.
Simon has extensive experience of conducting confiscation proceedings.
Simon often acts for vulnerable people with behavioral problems, learning difficulties and mental health issues. He prides himself on being able to make proceedings intelligible, straightforward and as painless as possible for his lay clients.
Simon has defended clients in serious Youth Court matters and has experience of large-scale joint enterprise violence, sexual assaults, robberies and Operation Withern cases involving burglaries committed during the London Riots. Simon has defended young people in cases across the full spectrum of Youth Court work, although now primarily focuses on Certificate for Counsel cases.
Simon regularly undertakes appellate work, including appeals against conviction and sentence. Simon has successfully appealed to the Court of Appeal.
Simon has extensive fraud experience, both prosecuting and defending. He has dealt with offences well in excess of £100k.
Simon has been extensively instructed by the Serious Fraud Office and the DWP to deal with the prosecution of large-scale fraud, some of which has been valued in excess of £100 Million.
Simon undertakes cases involving the full range of road traffic, dangerous dog and health regulations matters.
Simon has accepted instructions from the Department of Health for civil drafting.
BVC (VC), Nottingham Law School.
Law, LL.B (Hons) (2:1), The University of Nottingham
Member of the CBA.
Member of the Cypriot Lawyers’ Association.
Mazharul Mustafa
Mazharul specialises in the fields of immigration, nationality and asylum law. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of appeal and judicial review work. He has a particular interest in right of abode, citizenship, family and private life cases. Prior to joining chambers in 2019, Mazharul was as a solicitor-advocate specialising...
Mazharul specialises in the fields of immigration, nationality and asylum law. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of appeal and judicial review work. He has a particular interest in right of abode, citizenship, family and private life cases.
Prior to joining chambers in 2019, Mazharul was as a solicitor-advocate specialising in immigration, nationality and asylum law with an extensive advocacy and drafting practice.
Sir Thomas More Bursary, Lincoln’s Inn
Lincoln’s Inn Denning Society
UCL Bentham Association
Scholarships and Education
LLB (Hons), Brunel University
LLM, UCL
BVC, BPP Law School
LPC, BPP Law School
Higher Rights of Audience (Civil & Criminal), City Law School
YM v SSHD C7/2016/3644
Secured permission on the papers to appeal to the Court of Appeal. The case concerned the interpretation of paragraph 245ZX(ha) of the Immigration Rules. Appeal allowed by consent.
R (on the application of NB & Ors) v The Upper Tribunal (IAC) CO/4056/2015
Secured permission on the papers in a ‘Cart’ judicial review. The case concerned paragraph A280(f) and paragraph 301 of the Immigration Rules.
Chambers are Delighted to Welcome Mazharul Mustafa
Islam Khan
“...He has great courtroom style & is aware of the scrupulous attention he gives to preparation, in addition to the effort he commits to the actual hearing.” The SSHD commented “The commendation received was also highly complementary about his advocacy style. I have personally observed him on a number of occasions & would describe his advocacy as calm, professional, proportionate & measured. He is very well aware of ethical standards & he demonstrated his awareness of disclosure by challenging me on that very issue.”
The Secretary of State for Home Department on Asylum and Immigration Judge
“It is the first time I have worked with Islam Khan, he was very helpful, thorough, and professional given the last minute instructions. He was able to get the result we wanted, and for that I am hugely appreciative. I look forward to working with him again.”
Ainsley Harris Solicitors - Solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths & Higher Court Advocates
Islam Khan started working from a very young age in various respective fields to hold and support his family together; he came to the Bar with life experience with a varied career background from becoming a chef to owning my own catering businesses and working as a host at the...
Islam Khan started working from a very young age in various respective fields to hold and support his family together; he came to the Bar with life experience with a varied career background from becoming a chef to owning my own catering businesses and working as a host at the Millennium Dome.
Islam Studied law as a mature student whilst working full time as a civil servant in various departments of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. This included the Human Rights Policy Department, UK-visas, Consular and heading the Benefits, Pay and Policy section of HR. He also served overseas as an Entry Clearance Officer in Lagos, Nigeria.
Islams main practice is defending in serious crime. In particular, Conspiracy related crime, all Proceeds of Crime, Fraud, Drugs and Immigration related criminal fraud. He is also often instructed on serious violence including murder and manslaughter and gang violence. Islam is instructed on appeals against sentence and conviction regularly.
Islam is also instructed by individuals who often find themselves in disputes with the GMC, NMC, SRA, BSB and the UK Charities commission. He is instructed by a number or organisations across the country in relation to HR policy and regulatory matters including charity commission and constitutional disputes in charitable institutions.
Islam is an expert in appeals on Asylum, Trafficking, Deportation and Urgent removal hearings (including out of hours injunction) and bail hearings with many years of experience. He was involved in the Court of Appeal case of Quila researching on points of law for Bibi and others challenging the UK government’s age bar policy on overseas marriages that lead to striking down legislation.
Whilst sitting on a number of panels in Tower Hamlets he advises a number of charitable organisations across the country and has developed an array of knowledge in the area of charitable organisations and the legal implications. Notably, he was involved in engaging various stakeholders to diffuse the Shajalal mosque fiasco in Tower Hamlets that was widely reported. He has been legal advisor to the Council of Mosques, the Stifford Centre in Tower Hamlets and has worked at Bail for Immigration Detainees, Fair Trials International, Hackney Law Centre and was an active mediator for Tower Hamlets Mediation Services.
Islam has a keen developing interest in probate/administrative of estates law. He obtained above and beyond a first class in this topic during his Academic studies leading my personal tutor commenting “I am professionally pleased and delighted to give these marks for this topic”. He often draft Islamic Wills for members of the community free of charge, subject to a donation to a charitable cause and have been advising and instructed on probate matters.
LL.M Public Law & Human Rights (King’s College, London - Merit)
Bar Vocational Course, ICSL (Outstanding in Legal Research)
LLB Hons. (Upper Second Class) at London Guildhall University
British Computer Society (Cybercrime panel)
International Law Association
Chadwell Heath Bowling Club
Canary Wharf Legal Training Award
Tower Hamlets Bar Vocational Award
Fight for injustice Scholarships
Tower Hamlets Mentor of the Year 2009
Lady Oliver Cup Mooting Competition (Quarter Finalists)
Judge at BPP annual moot competition
Presented on Visa and Human Rights training courses at Foreign Office
1st year LLB Moot assessments (1st class)
The Notary of England and Wales, American Bar Association’s Section of International Law, Europe Committee - Europe Update (Newsletter), Issue 3, February 2013
Comparative Judicial Supremacy, issue 6, October 2012 – www.dictumlawmagazine.com
International Law and The legality of the Flotilla raid by Israel, Islamic Digest;
Indirect discrimination by raising the marriage age rule to 21, New Law Journal;
Religious implications for Hindu pyres in the UK (Ghai and Others);
FGM: “an Islamic practice or modern fashion;
Mediation in practice;
Bengali (fluently)
Sylheti (fluently)
Urdu (conversational)
Hindi (conversational)
Operation Slipstream
Multi-handed conspiracy fraud in Tower Hamlets revenue
Operation Over the Top
Junior in a Multimillion pound fraud across many years
Operation Vocare
Conspiracy Aggravated burglary and handling stolen goods
Operation Chalkwell
Conspiracy Drugs county lines
Operation Topanga
Conspiracy to supply with intent
Court of Appeal v Quila and Ors
Challenging the UK age bar to overseas marriage.
Court of Appeal v BH (Ghana)
Challenging that it is contrary to fair trial rights to allow the SSHD to adduce evidence on its own volition without challenge.
Court of Appeal v ST (Gambia)
Challenging the SSHD that the rule on intention to live together and subsisting marriage should apply at the same time and not separately.
High Court (Admin) v SH (Mubin)
Challenging the MOJ’s inefficient and incompetent new interpreting services that denies access to justice and develop a case law guidance given the severe civil war in Bangladesh.
Articles by Islam Khan
“The BANGER extension” – An Article by Islam Khan
“The Importance of Procedure Rules Underpinning the Rule of Law” – An Article by Islam Khan
“Deportation and Unduly Harsh Test” – A Talk by Islam Khan
Changes in Practice Statement now Authorises Tribunal Caseworkers First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) to Carry out Functions of a Judicial Nature
Islam Khan Successfully Resists an Arguable and Well Prepared Strike Out Claim and Deposit Order
Liam Loughlin
Liam has a mixed common law practice, with an emphasis on criminal defence and immigration. Liam is instructed across a broad range of practice areas and is willing to undertake instructions in other areas. Liam has a reputation for strong advocacy skills coupled with a sharp and analytical mind applied...
Liam has a mixed common law practice, with an emphasis on criminal defence and immigration. Liam is instructed across a broad range of practice areas and is willing to undertake instructions in other areas. Liam has a reputation for strong advocacy skills coupled with a sharp and analytical mind applied to each case. Liam prides himself on not only having the skills required for inside of the court room but the compassion and consideration required outside of it, to ensure that those instructing and the lay client feel fully informed and involved in the process.
Liam enjoys a broad criminal practice representing clients across the full range of criminal and quasi-criminal matters. Liam is as comfortable dealing with vulnerable legally aided defendants as commercial clients and prides himself on providing the highest level of client care. Liam is regularly instructed in serious criminal matters across a broad range of work in the Crown Court and has appeared in the Court of Appeal for appeal against sentence and conviction.
Liam continues to be instructed in all manner of fraud cases building upon his previous employment history working for a busy city brokerage assessing due diligence, compliance and legal liabilities. Liam also draws upon his experience of having worked as a fraud investigator on multi-million pound domestic and international fraud cases.
Liam has a busy immigration practice across the broad range of immigration work across all levels, including in the Upper Tribunal and in relation to Judicial Review.
Having previously worked as an intern for on the Charles Taylor Defence Team in the Hague Liam maintains a strong interest in this developing field of law. Liam spent seven months in 2012 working as the Country Project Director for a mitigation and Capital case project in Uganda on behalf of the Centre for Capital Punishment Studies. Liam established a project dealing with those awaiting re-sentencing whilst on death row (the “Kigula beneficiaries” – see related posts) as well as assisting in training lawyers and students more generally in the principles of mitigation and key areas of human rights.
Liam remains committed to the abolition of the death penalty and was proud to have been nominated for the Bar Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award 2013 for this work. Liam continues to act and advise in a number of capital cases, including a number of cases due to be listed before the Supreme Court in Uganda later this year, on both appeal against conviction and sentence.
Liam has also acted in an advisory capacity in a number of cases including advising members of the Syrian Government-in-exile in relation to domestic and international criminal liability against President Assad.
Liam also consulted with members of the Kosovan Government relating to allegations stemming from the Balkans conflict and alleged war crimes.
Liam has built on his experience as a prison law paralegal prior to commencing pupillage and continues to be instructed in adjudications and advising on Judicial Review.
Liam has handled numerous Parole Board hearings, including those involving complex psychological and psychiatric evidence as well as license recalls, IPP cases and lifers.
Liam has a strong practise in judicial review and advises across a broad range of such proceedings (please see Publications & Articles for details of Liam’s recent contribution to the practitioner’s handbook on Judicial Review).
Liam advises in relation to all aspects of judicial review and prides himself on a forensic analysis of the issues and an understanding of the complete judicial review process. Liam has acted and advised in relation to challenges of the decisions of prison Governors, the Secretary of State for the Home Department and the London Borough of Islington Council.
Liam is prepared to challenge any decision with merits and to comprehensively advise in relation to those challenges
Licensing, Regulatory and Planning
Liam accepts instructions across the gamut of licensing work, including alcohol and taxi licenses and temporary event licenses. Liam advises and represents those involved with issues in relation to the Food Standards Agency as well as Health and Safety. Liam is instructed in planning matters as well as the possible criminal liability often stemming from alleged breaches. Liam has also successfully acted in proceedings before the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Landlord & Tenant / Construction Law
Liam has been instructed in numerous cases in relation to this area. Instructions include, enforcement and challenge of section 21 eviction notices, failure to license tenanted dwellings and planning matters. Liam has also been instructed in relation to a number of construction disputes in relation to breach of contract and the enforcement of standard form contracts. Liam has also advised in relation to arbitration and mediation in relation to such disputes. Liam has also acted in civil actions in relation to claims for breach of contract Most recently, Liam was instructed in relation to unjust enrichment and restitution arising from an initial complex contractual agreement in relation to the purchase of land and its development.
Publications and Articles
“Judicial Review in the Crown Court”, co-author and contributor to the practitioner handbook “Criminal Judicial Review”(Hart Publishing, 2014)
CCPS Guides to Ugandan Law on “Hearsay“, “Disclosure” and “Identification” evidence (2012), published online and free to access to all Ugandan Lawyers through the Ugandan Law Society and UNAFRI websites
“Plea Bargaining in the UK” (2011), report presented to a delegation from the Bar of Singapore
“Reforming the Law Concerning Physician Assisted Suicide” (2009) – Law Reform Committee Essay Competition Prize Winner of the Year
Bar Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year 2013 (Nominee)
Law Reform Committee Essay Competition 2009 (Prize winner)
Gray’s Inn Internship Scholarship 2009
Ede & Ravenscroft Legal Prize 2008
Gray’s Inn Student of the Year 2008
Gray’s Inn Debating Competition 2008 (Winner)
APEX Debating Competition 2008 (Winner)
ICSL Law School, BVC
University of Cambridge – BA/ LLB (Law), M.A
R v MS
Junior alone at the Old Bailey in 6 week case involving allegations or murder and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm related to gang violence in North London.
R v AI
Case involving an allegation of attempted murder.
R v SK
Junior alone in a large-scale conspiracy to supply Class A drugs relation to a least 25 kilos of heroin
R v MB
£65 million cocaine conspiracy.
R v CM
Lead junior at the Old Bailey in a case involving allegations of murder and conspiracy to grievous bodily harm.
R v AE
Violent disorder relating to gang violence in South East London involving various weapons, including a firearm.
R v GL
Large scale conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm and violent disorder involving alleged ongoing gang turf war involving samurai swords and other assorted weapons resulting a stabbing.
R v DT
Allegation of Possession of a Firearm with intent to endanger life in relation to serious gang violence resulting in a police shooting.
R v DG
Series of aggravated burglaries in the Hackney area where the defendants were alleged to have carried out home invasions & held householders at knife point.
R v RB
Instructed in relation to an aggravated burglary involving the use of a firearm.
A large multi-handed conspiracy to burgle, including aggravated burglary.
R v JN
Alleged gang related violent disorder involving a street stabbing.
R v A-B
GBH with intent in relation to street stabbing.
R v MA
Violent Robbery resulting in the death of the victim. Complexities included assessment of mentally-ill client, including issues of fitness to plead and consideration of whether Hospital Order or imprisonment was the most appropriate sentence (a Hospital Order was imposed).
GBH involving glassing and facial scarring.
Currently instructed to be lead by Queen’s Counsel at the Old Bailey in 6 week case involving allegations or murder and conspiracy to commit Grievous Bodily Harm related to gang violence in North London.
Instructed in a case involving an allegation of attempted murder, the defendant was acquitted.
Instructed in a murder and conspiracy to cause section 18 GBH currently listed for six weeks at the Old Bailey.
Instructed in case involving allegations of murder and conspiracy to cause s.18 GBH. Defendant acquitted of the most serious charges.
Alleged violent disorder relating to gang violence in South East London involving various weapons, including a firearm.
Possession with Intent to Supply in excess of five kilos of cocaine.
R v S-C
Importation of six kilos of liquid cocaine from Jamaica.
R v AG
Large, multi-handed Possession with Intent to Supply Class A drugs case involving the alleged supply of drugs in the Surrey area by gangs from South East London.
A complex case involving analysis of the conflicting areas of the law of the Philippines and English law, including areas of family, chancery and criminal law. Liam succeeded on legal argument on the application of Philippine law and the case was dismissed after a judgment in favour of the defendant.
R v G
Currently instructed in a case involving three allegations of Sexual Assault.
Case involving the making of indecent images of children and the possession of extreme pornography.
R v PD
Instructed in a case of indecent assault on a minor and possession of over 100,000 indecent images, at all levels.
Instructed in Parole Board hearing in relation to prisoner serving life sentence for the murder of a 62 year-old neighbour.
Successfully obtained release on license in the case of X, convicted of fratricide.
Case involving threats by a foreign national to blow up a bus in South East London.
Trial on the actus reus alone of a defendant found unfit to plead, accused of sending a number of packages to the Israeli Embassy and the White House, resulting in the US Secret Service placing the White House on a heightened state of security alert.
R v PN
Currently instructed in a complex fraud case at Southwark Crown Court listed for three months.
R v MO
Instructed in relation to a number of complex frauds perpetrated against elderly and vulnerable victims.
Retained as LPP Counsel in relation to an international multi-million pound fraud. Further details restricted due to confidentiality agreement.
Albanian blood feud asylum case involving a successful appeal heard at the Upper Tribunal.
Successful application for permission for Judicial Review of the Home Office.
Asylum case involving a member of Jamaat e Islami in Bangladesh.
Trafficking case, involving the trafficking of women from the Balkans for use in the sex industry.
Represented client in relation to EEC national case and Ghanaian Customary marriage.
Articles by Liam Loughlin
Liam Loughlin Secures Acquittal In Relation to the Supply of 10 Kilos of Cocaine
Liam Loughlin Succeeds at the Court Of Appeal In Quashing Conviction Based Upon Fresh Evidence
Liam Loughlin Secures Quashing of Murder Conviction in Uganda
Liam Loughlin secures unanimous acquittal at the Old Bailey
Richard Mohabir
Richard appears on behalf of the Defence in a wide range of criminal matters in all courts. He receives regular private and public instruction in cases of violence, sexual offences, drugs, theft, identity documents, public order, fraud, confiscation and driving offences. Richard is known for and prides himself on his...
Richard appears on behalf of the Defence in a wide range of criminal matters in all courts.
He receives regular private and public instruction in cases of violence, sexual offences, drugs, theft, identity documents, public order, fraud, confiscation and driving offences.
Richard is known for and prides himself on his client care, ensuring they are fully informed and advised at all times. His court manner lends itself to being well received by Judges and juries alike. He is skilled at dealing with vulnerable witnesses and experienced in dealing with issues relating to mental health and proceeds of crime.
He accepts instructions on various private civil matters.
Before practice Richard worked in the criminal department of a busy High Street Solicitors firm. He garnered expansive experience of criminal litigation having conduct of cases from the Youth Court to Court of Appeal.
Richard is currently instructed on a multi-handed GBH and possession with intent to supply class A case.
Middle Temple
Education and Languages
LLB Law (Hons) – Nottingham Trent University
Bar Vocational Course – Nottingham Law School
R v Layne (2015)
Inner London Crown Court – successful unanimous acquittal of three rape counts after a 5 day trial. Included threats to kill with knives and prolonged detention.
R v Francis (2015)
Croydon Crown Court – Two counts of sexual assault (acquittal) and two counts of sexual activity of a child under 16. Involved the cross-examination of a child witness.
R v Jethwa and Ors (2015)
Southwark Crown Court – ABH and common assault (acquittals) of security guards in KFC, Leicester Square. Successful submission of no case to answer and not guilty pleas entered.
R v Jinjika (2014)
Oxford Crown Court – Six benefit fraud (totalling over £100,000) and two identity document counts. Involved a mentally ill Defendant.
R v Osman (2014)
Kingston Crown Court (privately funded) – Threats to kill (acquittal) wife with a knife in the presence of their children.
R v Alaka and Other (2013)
Basildon Crown Court – Mortgage fraud of over £200,000. Persuaded the Prosecution to offer no evidence.
R v Pennycook (2013)
Woolwich Crown Court – Possession of an offensive weapon (acquittal) to scare children aged between 10 – 15. Involved the cross-examination of an 11 and 13 year old.
R v Brooks (2013)
Central Criminal Court – Possession with intent to supply cannabis. Involved a strong application of the R v Twist rules relating to mobile telephone evidence.
Gabriel Withers and Ors v Nachelle Crowther (2013)
Croydon County Court – Infant settlement hearing in relation to payment for injuries in a road traffic accident.
Police v Al-Mousawi (2014)
Westminster Magistrates Court – Cash forfeiture of over £50,000.
The Judicial Authority of Poland v Marcin Pulik (2014)
Westminster Magistrates Court – Article 8 right to a family life argument.
Richard Mohabir secures unanimous acquittal on rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault and affray.
Richard Mohabir secures rape acquittals
Nazmeen Imambaccus
Nazmeen has a unique background having a gained a number of years’ experience practising in an oversea common law jurisdiction. Her practice was predominately in criminal law and she appeared for both the prosecution and defence in both litigation and advisory work. At the English Bar, her practice is in...
Nazmeen has a unique background having a gained a number of years’ experience practising in an oversea common law jurisdiction. Her practice was predominately in criminal law and she appeared for both the prosecution and defence in both litigation and advisory work. At the English Bar, her practice is in criminal and regulatory work
Nazmeen uses her extensive experience to represent clients at the Magistrates and Crown Court as well as before parole boards. She is well known for being able to build rapport with clients and solicitors whilst always being thoroughly prepared. Solicitors therefore regularly instruct her in a range of cases such as driving matters, domestic offences and theft offences. The diversity of her practice does not solely extend to defence work. She also appears frequently on behalf of prosecutorial bodies. Being a CPS Panel Advocate, she appears for the CPS in the Magistrates and Crown Court. Her Crown Court work also comprises of breach proceedings where she has appeared on behalf of Probation Services.
Having carried out a secondment with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Nazmeen has appeared as a case presenter in many substantive hearings including those brought against managers of care home and high-profile midwifery cases involving a death of a baby. She therefore has an interest in developing her practice in regulatory law, another area of Chamber’s expertise.
London Metropolitan University, LLB
Inns Court School of Law, BVC
Dual qualified barrister: England and Wales (Call 2009) and Mauritius (Call 2011)
Chambers are Delighted to Welcome Nazmeen Imambaccus as a Tenant.
Colin Witcher
“Legal 500, 2019, 2020 & 2021 – Leading Individual”
"Colin Witcher is incredibly calm and well organised, safe and reassuring with clients, with a superb legal brain which gives great attention to the detail in the most complex of cases"
"Juries warm to him; he approaches the cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses with care and skill."
“A very fine Advocate”, “an impressive knowledge of law and procedure”
“Incredibly bright. Superb in cross-examining difficult witnesses”
Bellamy Forde, Partner, McMillan Williams, London
“Corporate clients appreciate his focused practical advice on insider trading and his ability to always hit time sensitive deadlines”
Shamina Chowdury, Solicitor, 3HR Corporate Team, Paris
Colin Witcher has cemented his position as a Junior of Choice for instructing solicitors and Queen’s Counsel. Despite the pandemic, in 2020 Colin has defended in two murder trials, appeared in two new authorities before the Court of Appeal, and defended in the high profile Vietnamese lorry death case over...
Colin Witcher has cemented his position as a Junior of Choice for instructing solicitors and Queen’s Counsel. Despite the pandemic, in 2020 Colin has defended in two murder trials, appeared in two new authorities before the Court of Appeal, and defended in the high profile Vietnamese lorry death case over a ten week trial at the Central Criminal Court. A busy 2020 builds upon Colin having been Led by five different Silks at trials during 2019. Colin has secured a well-deserved reputation for being “dependable”, “extremely bright” and “engaging” with an ability to seamlessly transition from being a Led Junior, to Counsel alone and more recently to a Leading Junior.
Colin both prosecutes and defends, often entrusted with cases of the highest sensitivity acting in high-profile and high-value matters. He is sought after to defend in financial crime cases and is highly experienced in confiscation and assest restraint, routinely acting on behalf of third parties. In 2019. Colin acted as Junior Counsel in the high profile FA Bribery and Corruption Trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Colin has extensive experience in Private Prosecutions, both on behalf of the prosecution and defence. Colin acted at first instance in the most high profile Private Prosecution of recent times, successfully securing a summons against Boris Johnson MP. Colin did not acted in the subsequent Hight Court appeal but was thereafter instructed to act in respect to leave to the Supreme Court. Colin has lectured on this topic and was a recent invited speaker at the PPNL Association conferencce advising on Private Prosecutions.
Colin has a diverse and varied advisory practice, and is often instructed to act as part of a larger team working on corporate investigations. The same means that Colin is well placed to advise companies facing an investigation from relevant regulators. Recent examples include advising a FTSE100 company on compliance with Environmental Regulation and a Japanese Finance House on insider trading.
Current instructions include:
R v H: Led by Alisdair Williamson QC in high profile manslaughter case in which 39 people died;
R v T: Led by Kate Bex QC in unusual and sensitive historic sex case concerning deception as to gender.
R v E: Leading Counsel on behalf of the first defendant in a large scale sporting event fraud.
R v O: Leading Counsel before the Court of Appeal (VP) in appeal against conviction and subsequent application for leave to the Supreme Court.
R v D: Sole counsel in high profile fraud concerning £2m mismanaged investment fund.
Recently concluded instructions include:
R v E: Led by Michael Mather-Lees QC in unusual murder trial prosecuted with the consent of the AG (2020)
R v S: Led by Kerim Fuad QC in sensitive cut-throat Murder Trial (2020)
R v W: Led by Lewis Power QC in the high profile FA Bribery and Corruption Trial (2019 – 2020)
R v P: Led by Kerim Fuad QC in unusual attempted murder trial where defendant had no knowledge as to his actions (2019)
R v E: Led by John Femi-Ola QC in complex sc18 trial concerning deceptive consent in circumcision (2019)
Re BPJ: Led by Lewis Power QC and Jason Coppell QC in private prosecution against Boris Johnson for misconduct in public office (2018 – 2019)
Recent International Matters Include:
Re: DR: Kosovo (war crimes)
Re MW: Nigeria (freezing injunctions arising in cross-border fraud)
Re BW: Japan (insider trading arising from employee conduct)
Re DN: Hong Kong (injunction arising from share mismanagement)
Re: DB: Dubai (extradition and HMRC settlement)
Profile Overview
Colin routinely acts on behalf of companies and directors in the full spectrum of regulation and criminal offending including health and safety, food hygiene and licensing. He has extensive experience of asset forfeiture, restraint and confiscation matters, including acting in one of the largest confiscation cases since the 2002 Act came into force (£154m benefit).
He has developed a reputation for offering excellent client care and for being an engaging and passionate advocate who can adapt to any tribunal, be they lay, professional, corporate or military. He is well versed in dealing with a variety of expert witnesses and has cross examined medical experts, including pathologists, breaking down complex facts and technical matters to get to the heart of the issue for jurors. Colin received high praise in a recent murder case where he cross-examined a pathologist, forcing concessions highly advantageous to the defence. He, unusually for his level of call, has experience in baby-shaking cases.
In general crime, Colin has developed a specialism in defending in paper heavy, complex, criminal matters including murder, drugs and fraud which require thorough and effective case preparation. Colin has been led in a number of high-profile and complex criminal matters but is also a confident Jury advocate in his own right. He has appellate advocacy experience in both the High Court and the Court of Appeal, in addition to advising in CCRC matters.
In addition to his domestic practice, international law and military law has long been a passion for Colin both professionally and academically. As a former intern at the Special Court for Sierra Leone during the War Crime trial of Charles Taylor, the ex-president of Liberia, and as a Pegasus Scholar in Washington, Colin often brings an international perspective and approach to his cases. Colin has also discussed cross-boarder legal perspectives with experts, both legal and military, at the Pentagon, Qunatico and the Military Appeal Court, Washington DC.
Colin regularly publishes commentary on current legal issues and has lectured both domestically and internationally. In February 2017, Colin was invited to present a key note speech in Seattle, USA, on cross board perspectives on tackling racial bias within the jury system. In November 2017, Colin was invited to join the delegation in Qatar at an international bribery and corruption and in December 2018 Colin assisted in arranging a conference for The Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Centre in London.
In 2015, Colin was elected to the Executive Committee of the Criminal Bar Association and in 2016 was elected to the Executive Committee of the South Eastern Circuit. He is the current treasurer of the Herts and Bed Bar Mess. Colin is now in his fourth successive term on Chambers’ Management Committee
Extradition: Old Dogs, New Tricks (published by IFO) Colin co-wrote this article on extradition law with Kerim Fuad QC offering commentary on the separation of powers in the light of recent high-profile cases.
Disabled Children, a legal handbook (published by LAG) Colin was a researcher for this leading textbook on child disability law, focusing on researching and drafting content in respect of Statements of Special Educational Needs.
An Innocent Man’s Parole (Published by Converse) Article co-written with Charles Archer of J4E ltd offering advice for prisoners seeking parole whilst maintaining their innocence
The Value of Legal Learning (Law Conference 2014)
TUPE, an update (Chambers’ Lecture Series)
Contempt of Court (Chambers’ Lecture Series)
Forensic Science (Chambers’ Lecture Series)
Confiscation in drug conspiracies (Chambers’ Lecture Series)
Comparative Trial Advocacy (Stetson Law School, USA abroad programme)
Effective Technology in case presentation (Delaware, USA)
Member of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA)
Inns of Court: Pegasus Scholar 2014
Grade Two Crown Prosecution Panel Member
SFO: LPP Disclosure Counsel
Nottingham Law School, LLB (top 2.5 % in cohort)
BPP Law School, BVC (top 2.5% in cohort)
Nottingham Law School: European Funding Award
Middle Temple: Jules Thorn Scholarship
Middle Temple: Certificate of Honour for performance in Bar Finals
Appeal against conviction; judicial conduct in VAT fraud.
Appeal against conviction; cross territorial jurisdictional of document fraud offences.
Appeal against sentence in respect of manifestly excessive sentence; drugs.
Appeal against conviction in cold case review; murder, fresh evidence.
Appeal against sentence in respect of error of law and manifestly excessive sentence.
CCRC Appeal in respect of cold case review; bank robbery, fresh evidence.
R v M [Maidstone Crown Court]
Led Junior in five day final hearing; confiscation sought for £152million; awarded £500,000.
R v P [Warwick Crown Court]
Privately retained on behalf of company directors in patent/trade mark offences.
R v G [Harrow Crown Court]
Privately retained on behalf of multimillionaire property developer; confiscation sought for £1million; awarded £190,000.
R v E [Snaresbrook Crown Court]
Privately retained; successfully opposed an application by the Crown under section 22 to increase available amount.
R v D [Harrow Crown Court]
Successfully made section 23 application.
R v R [High Court]
Application for Certificate of Inadequacy.
R v O [Leicester Crown Court]
Leading Estelle Thornber of Chambers in paper heavy case (150,000 pages) where 11 defendants faced an indictment alleging violent disorder in the context of an attempted murder.
R v D [Central Criminal Court]
Led Junior in four week murder trial.
R v R [Leicester Crown Court]
Led Junior in multi-million pound conspiracy to supply Class A and B Drug, value in excess of £5million.
R v S [Maidstone Crown Court]
Led Junior in two month conspiracy to supply / import class A Drugs trial, value in excess of £7million.
R v N [Luton Crown Court]
Led Junior in a five week conspiracy to murder trial.
R v D [Southwark Crown Court]
Led Junior in £1m fraud against the Government (deaf defendants).
Led Junior in a seven week multi-million pound money laundering trial.
R v P [Central Criminal Court]
Led Junior in £1.5m fraud against HMRC.
R v G [Kingston Crown Court]
Led Junior in three week attempted murder trial.
R v E [Croydon Crown Court]
Gang rape by young males of drunk complainant.
R v D [Reading Crown Court]
Multi-Count familiar rape (24 alleged occasions of rape); cross-examination of young complainant.
R v P [Northampton Crown Court]
Violent rape in the context of domestic violence.
R v W [Woolwich Crown Court]
Knife point repeated rape of prostitute.
R v C [Inner London Crown Court]
Assault allegation jointly charged with codefendant facing attempted murder; cross examination on premises of fabrication and “stitch up”.
R v X [Woolwich Crown Court]
Successfully defended in Section 18 and Threats to Kill matter.
R v O [Woolwich Crown Court]
Successfully acted at trial on behalf of a defendant (a victim of domestic violence) who stabbed her husband four times in self-defence.
Secured not guilty verdict for lifer charged with aggravated burglary.
R v E [Isleworth Crown Court]
Defence of company accountant; three separate trials resulting in acquittal.
R v X [Kingston Crown Court]
Six week 17 handed conspiracy to rob trial (69 separate high value robberies). Secured one of two only acquittals.
R v E [Southwark Crown Court]
Led by QC in high-profile and unusual fraudulent trading case.
R v B [Central Criminal Court]
Led by QC in cheating public revenue matter.
X v X [Advisory]
Together with QC advising on an international injunction case for LA based clients.
MYE [Advisory]
Retained privately by the European subsidary of an international finance company (with $2.5billion holdings) to advise on insider trading (both FSMA and CJA).
SFO [Advisory]
Retained as LPP Counsel by SFO in respect of international bribery case.
HMRC [Advisory]
Retained as LPP Counsel by HMRC in respect of £400m tax fraud.
R v S [Canterbury Crown Court]
Defence Counsel on behalf of an accountant charged with fraudulent trading.
R v P [Nottingham Crown Court]
Instructed defence Counsel in 12 handed trading standards trial, prosecuted by Queen’s Counsel.
R v M [Kingston Crown Court]
Privately retained in a five day fraud trial concerning misrepresentation to induce and retain building contracts.
R v G [Warwick Crown Court]
Privately retained on the behalf of a company director of a large-scale importers and distributors in respect of trade description offence arising from EU patent breaches.
X v D [High Court, QBD]
Junior Alone in a £3million Freezing Injunction arising out of a breach of fiduciary duty.
HSE v F [Bromley Magistrates Court]
Successfully secured not guilty verdicts in a health safety prosecution in respect of contractors working at height.
U v S [High Court, QBD]
Led by Damien Brown QC in a high-value Employment/Commercial Dispute involving high profile clients and media coverage.
X v X [Bournemouth County Court]
Successfully acted at trial in respect of defending liability for valuable cargo which was damaged during transportation.
P v P [Advisory]
Led by Kerim Fuad QC in advising a leading commercial firm in respect of private prosecutions and injunctions due to conduct by former employee.
Articles by Colin Witcher
COVID-19 : a murderous virus? An Article by Colin Witcher and Fiona McAddy
A ‘Law Check’ of Conservative Party HQ’s Fake Twitter ‘Fact Check’ – An Article by Michael Polak & Colin WItcher
The Modern Conspiracy – The Problem With Persons Unknown – By Fiona McAddy and Colin Witcher
An English Man’s defence of his castle: brief case comment, Colin Witcher
Colin Witcher defends in high-profile 39 counts of manslaughter trial
Colin Witcher succeeds in Gold Bullion confiscation case.
A ‘Law Check’ of Conservative Party HQ’s Fake Twitter ‘Fact Check’
Colin Witcher Enjoys Back-to-Back Court of Appeal Success.
Colin Witcher Secures “Certificate of Inadequacy” in Unusual Historic Confiscation Case
Colin Witcher Secures Old Bailey Acquittal in Unusual Perverting the Course of Justice Trial.
Colin Witcher secures acquittal in 2kg cocaine distribution conspiracy case
Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill released: Colin Witcher and Fiona McAddy
Colin Witcher secures dramatic rape acquittal in less than an hour.
Colin Witcher negotiates HMRC settlement
Colin Witcher to present keynote address in Seattle, USA at 30th Anniversary Inn Celebrations
Colin Witcher secures a clean sweep of acquittals in multi-count historic rape case
Colin Witcher, after six week trial, secures acquittal in 17 handed armed robbery conspiracy
Colin Witcher secures only acquittal in multi-handed Money Laundering trial
Colin Witcher and Michael Polak appointed to the Exec Committee of South Eastern Circuit
Colin Witcher enjoys success in the Court of Appeal
Colin Witcher instructed in £150m Confiscation Case.
Colin Witcher presents USA Pegasus Scholarship Report
Tomas McGarvey
Called in 2010, Tomas’s practice covers all aspects of Crime, Family and Prison Law. He also provides advice in relation to sports law and regulatory matters. Tomas is now Chambers Criminal Bar Association representative
Called in 2010, Tomas’s practice covers all aspects of Crime, Family and Prison Law. He also provides advice in relation to sports law and regulatory matters.
Tomas is now Chambers Criminal Bar Association representative
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 – An in-depth guide for practitioners dealing with cases brought under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Lawinsport: Tomas is a contributor to lawinsport.com concentrating on rugby related issues.
Criminal Bar Association (Chamber’s Rep)
London Irish Lawyer’s Association
Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Miscarriages of Justice Association
LLB Law (Hons) – University of Kent
Bar Vocational Course – College of Law
Judge Rooke Advocacy Award 2008 [University of Kent]
Articles by Tomas McGarvey
Tomas McGarvey Elected to the Executive Committee of the The Criminal Bar Association
Tomas McGarvey Secures Acquittal of London Man Accused of Supplying Class A as part of a Alleged ‘County Lines’ Conspiracy
New Attempted Murder for Tomas McGarvey
Tomas McGarvey discusses Joint Enterprise on Inspire FM
Chiara Maddocks
Chiara appears in the Crown Court, as a led junior and junior alone, on a range of serious and complex criminal matters, and has experience in the Appellate Courts. She has extensive experience in cases involving mental health, fitness to plead and fitness to stand trial issues, and excels in...
Chiara appears in the Crown Court, as a led junior and junior alone, on a range of serious and complex criminal matters, and has experience in the Appellate Courts. She has extensive experience in cases involving mental health, fitness to plead and fitness to stand trial issues, and excels in representing young and vulnerable clients. Her easy manner with clients and excellent advocacy skills have led to instruction in several high profile cases.
Chiara has advised on an international level including assisting with the drafting of statutory instruments. She has appeared before the High Court in Extradition proceedings.
Chiara welcomes instructions in disciplinary and regulatory work, and has appeared on behalf of interested parties and companies before various professional bodies such as the British Cycling Federation and the Traffic Commissioners Office.
Bar Standards Board accredited ‘Continuing Professional Development’ lectures given to barristers, firms of solicitors and in-house practitioners on a range of topics including youth sentencing and proceeds of crime legislation.
Chiara has also given media interviews in respect of complex legal issues, such as “Omissions as Criminal Acts” and Joint Enterprise.
Representative of the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Bar Mess
Member of Chamber’s Management Committee
CPS prosecutor, Grade 2
Metropolitan Police list of approved counsel
SFO approved LPP Counsel
Previously served as Secretary for the Care Lavers Parliamentary Group chaired by John Hemming MP
French (Conversational)
Exeter Crown Court. Currently instructed in a multi-defendant county lines drug conspiracy, where the defendant is also prosecuted under the Modern Slavery Act.
Court of Appeal. Successfully argued against a finding of dangerousness in a case involving an historic series of raped against a child.
Portsmouth Crown Court: Multi-handed conspiracy to traffic individuals in to the United Kingdom.
R v G: (2018)
Norwich Crown Court. Secured acquittals in familial historic sexual assaults. Considered issues of hearsay, bad character of the complainant and s41 applications arising out of disclosure of school and medical records.
R v B & Others (2018)
Bristol Crown Court. Led Junior. Client acquitted in a complex multi-million pound fraud relating to the sale of Carbon Credits.
Central Criminal Court. An Uber driver accused of digital penetration of a sleeping passenger. Legal argument resulting in late disclosure of medical records which resulted in an acquittal for the client.
R v T & Others (2017)
Birmingham Crown Court. Multi-handed nationwide fraud against John Lewis Partnership. Involved complex legal arguments as to abuse of process and admissibility.
R v B & Others
Canterbury Crown Court. Sole defendant acquitted on multiple counts of Aggravated Burglary and s18, extensive cross-examination relating to identification.
St Albans Crown Court. Conspiracy to supply 10 kilograms of cocaine. Extensive phone downloads and multi-jurisdictional issues.
R v P & Others
Snaresbrook Crown Court. Successfully defended possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life at initial trial, following legal argument Crown offered no evidence on lesser charge of simple possession ahead of retrial. Youth defendant.
R v G & Other
Wolverhampton Crown Court: Acquitted of violent robbery of a Cannabis factory. Extensive legal argument and cross-examination involving bad character.
Harrow Crown Court. Led junior in multi-handed bank fraud. Involved detailed cross-examination of financial experts.
R v M & others (2014 and 2016)
Snaresbrook Crown Court & Kingston CC. Led junior on a 3-month human trafficking trial involving complex argument on legal definitions. A further retrial and additional rape and false imprisonment offences.
R v G & others
Central Criminal Court: Instructed in own name in a murder, later granted a certificate for QC. Conviction for lesser offence of manslaughter.
Operation Amazon
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs: Instructed junior disclosure counsel on Operation Amazon, a multi-million-pound international fraud.
The Supreme Court of Rwanda
Consultant to the Chief Justice on sentencing principles. Assisted in the drafting the current proposed sentencing guidelines. Led a 4-day working group with the judiciary, including members of the Supreme Court and the Ministry of Justice.
Instructed LPP counsel on a multi-million-pound international fraud involving prolonged periods of false accounting.
Chiara Maddocks Enjoys Success in the Court of Appeal.
Chiara Maddocks secures dramatic acquittal in serious sexual assault trial at the Central Criminal Court.
Fiona McAddy
Fiona accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ practice and has a particular interest in criminal law. Fiona has defended in a broad spectrum of offences before the Crown Court and maintains an interest in cases involving offences of serious violence or fraud. She has a particular interest in the...
Fiona accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ practice and has a particular interest in criminal law.
Fiona has defended in a broad spectrum of offences before the Crown Court and maintains an interest in cases involving offences of serious violence or fraud. She has a particular interest in the potential legal complexities involved in indictments alleging conspiracy and has been instructed to advise on conspiracy matters both in this jurisdiction and abroad.
As a result of her interest in the law relating to conspiracies, Fiona has been instructed as led Junior in a number of factually complex and paper heavy fraud matters involving multiple agreements, transactions and defendants. She takes pride in her reputation for competence and efficiency in such cases.
Consequentially, Fiona has a steadily increasing practice involving contested applications under the Proceeds of Crime Act, and remains a firm believer in the benefits of providing early advice in such cases.
Fiona continues to accept instructions to appear before the Youth Court for defendants charged with serious offences. As a consequence, she is regularly instructed on behalf of young and vulnerable defendants who consequently appear before the Crown Court for trial, charged with matters ranging from murder to rape and arson.
Fiona has appeared before the Court of Appeal in relation to appeals against conviction in relation to the framing of conspiracy indictments, and appeals against sentence in relation to a variety of matters, including dangerousness, and Article 8 considerations.
Fiona is a Grade 2 CPS prosecutor, and has prosecuted matters ranging from s.18 GBH, offences involving serious public disorder, sexual assault, large scale drug importation and fraud. She is also instructed by the Serious Fraud Office as disclosure counsel in SFO v Rolls Royce, and has been instructed by the Financial Conduct Authority as LPP counsel on a number of operations.
Because of her expertise in serious criminal offences, Fiona is also instructed to appear for parents at fact finding hearings before the Family Court. To that end, she has represented parents accused of serious criminal conduct including campaigns of rape and attempted murder.
Fiona also accepts instructions to appear before the Coroners Court on inquest matters.
She continues to write and lecture on a variety of topical criminal issues, and enjoys the theoretical aspects of criminal law.
Fiona plays an active role in the profession outside of the courtroom; she is a member of Chambers’ Management Committee and she is the Herts and Beds Bar Mess Representative to the South Eastern Circuit Executive Committee.
(2016) “The Modern Conspiracy – The Problem with Persons Unknown” – co-authored with Colin Witcher
(2016) “Shaken Baby Syndrome – The Development of Expert Evidence” – co-authored with Jo Morris
(2016) “Courts Martial and the Human Rights Act” – co-authored with Jo Morris
(2016) “Shaken Baby Syndrome – Practical Considerations” co-authored with Jo Morris and published by Crimeline
(2016) “Coercive Control” – co-authored with Jo Morris and published by Crimeline
(2016) “The Military Court Martial – An Outline of Military Jurisdiction” – Chambers Lecture Series.
(2016) “Shaken Baby Syndrome” – Chambers Lecture Series
Awards and Appointments
CPS Grade 2
SFO disclosure panel
FCA LPP panel
Vulnerable Witness Training completed – 2018
Inner Temple Exhibition Award 2010
Bar Pro Bono Unit
Ga (fluent)
French (basic)
R v DL (Central Criminal Court) [2018]
Led Junior – Defendant unanimously acquitted of a gangland murder. DL was one of five defendants who faced trial for the slaying of a 15 year old boy in Croydon. DL was the only defendant to be unanimously acquitted of murder and manslaughter.
R v CM (St Albans Crown Court) [2018]
CM was unanimously acquitted of arson with intent to endanger life. CM accepted in evidence that he had sent his ex partner a threat to burn her house down, that he had attended her house with a can of petrol and that he had then set the property on fire whilst the occupants were asleep upstairs.
R v HM & NA (Isleworth Crown Court) [2018]
Successful prosecution of two defendants for the large scale importation of Class C drugs.
FH v R (Court of Appeal, Criminal Division) [2018]
Successful appeal against conviction in relation to the sentence imposed for dangerous driving.
R v RM (Blackfriars Crown Court) [2017]
Defendant unanimously acquitted of 3 counts relating to cruelty to two children. The defendant was said to have tortured the two children by burning them.
R v MS (Isleworth Crown Court) [2016]
Defendant unanimously acquitted of attempted s.18 GBH. The Crown alleged that he had deliberately driven his car at his ex partner’s new boyfriend on an empty road.
R v OV & Ors (Huntingdon Crown Court) [2016]
Led junior in case involving conspiracy to acquire criminal property. Case was noteworthy for its factual complexity.
EW v R (Court of Appeal, Criminal Division) [2015]
Successful appeal against 12 year custodial term for rape. Reduced to 8 years and 6 months.
R v KM (Chelmsford Youth Court) (2015)
Successful prosecution of a youth under s.16A Firearms Act 1968 arising out of an incident where a 15 year old with severe learning difficulties had been threatened with a firearm in a car park.
W v W (Central Family Court) [2015]
Proceedings involving residence, contact, a previous abduction of one of the children, and a potential future abduction.
RA v SS [2015]
Fact finding hearing involving 11 allegations of rape, allegations of assault and suffocation of a child.
Instructed by the Treasury Solicitor’s Department on large scale, ongoing litigation as part of the BB scheme.
Treasury Solicitor’s Department
Articles by Fiona McAddy
Acquittal for Fiona McAddy in arson with intent to endanger life trial.
Fiona McAddy in Section 18 GBH acquittal
Anthony Eskander
Anthony specialises in corporate and financial crime, general crime and civil litigation with a wealth of experience in private prosecutions. Anthony is highly sought after due to his ability to act as both a tactician and a strategist. He is praised for his lateral thinking ability and creativity. Background Prior...
Anthony specialises in corporate and financial crime, general crime and civil litigation with a wealth of experience in private prosecutions. Anthony is highly sought after due to his ability to act as both a tactician and a strategist. He is praised for his lateral thinking ability and creativity.
Prior to joining Chambers, Anthony was an analyst at Goldman Sachs. His responsibilities included advising the trading teams on matters including international fraud, bribery, money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws and ensuring the investment bank’s compliance with domestic and international financial regulations, including the anti-money laundering regulations, MiFID, EMIR and Dodd-Frank.
Anthony joined Chambers in 2013 and quickly developed a reputation in business crime. In 2015 he was seconded to the SFO to assist in an international multi-million-pound bribery confiscation case. Anthony was also seconded to Peters & Peters LLP on two occasions, where he advised on matters of general crime including murder and sexual offences, and on corporate crime including fraud, bribery and corruption, INTERPOL red notices, extradition, UN sanctions, export controls, and private prosecutions. Anthony advised on domestic cases, pre and post-charge, various EU cases, and on an complex international arbitration.
In 2018 Anthony spent a year in the financial crime team in KPMG, where he advised numerous high profile clients and successfully negotiated with various prosecution authorities to avoid clients being charged with criminal offences. Whilst at the firm, Anthony spearheaded KPMG’s legal offering in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
Anthony enjoys writing legal articles. He has been published in the New Statesmen and the New Law Journal, and has been quoted in The Guardian, CNN and the British Medical Journal.
Anthony specialises in advising employees and directors of organisations on criminal liability and defending those charged in criminal proceedings. His practice encompasses the spectrum of business crime, including heavy fraud work, complex white-collar crime, tax evasion and bribery. Anthony has been involved in various landmark cases including the Rolls-Royce prosecution. He has also been instructed in arbitrations, where the parties wish to deal with issues concerning potential criminality outside of the public forum.
Anthony is an experienced prosecution and defence criminal practitioner. His recent cases include importation of drugs, kidnap, blackmail, bribery, attempted murder and serious sexual offences. He is forensically astute, dealing with the complex evidence and intricate legal issues. He has experience being led and sole junior for both the prosecution and defence.
Private Prosecution
Anthony has developed a particular specialism in bringing and defending private prosecutions. He frequently advises on the merits of bringing a private prosecution and on issues arising in the course of proceedings, such as those relating to disclosure, LPP, confidentiality and investigatory powers. Anthony has acted in private prosecutions involving employee fraud, historic sexual offences and on the prosecution of the Prime Minister for misconduct in public office.
Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
Criminal Bar Association (CBA)
Young Fraud Lawyers Association (YFLA)
South Eastern Circuit (SEC)
Bar Pro Bono Unit (BPBU)
Free Representation Unit (FRU)
Crown Prosecution Service – Grade 2 Prosecutor
Serious Fraud Office – Review Counsel Panel
University of Durham, Law LLB, Upper Second Class Honours
Duke of Edinburgh Scholarship, Inner Temple, 2011
Exhibition Award, Inner Temple, 2011
Sweet & Maxwell Scholarship, Pupil Barrister Award, Inner Temple, 2013
‘Could Vote Leave be Prosecuted for its EU Referendum Propaganda?’ – New Statesman, 19 July 2016 – http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2016/07/could-vote-leave-be-prosecuted-its-eu-referendum-campaign-propaganda
‘Covered Up?’ N.L.J. 2014, 164(7603), 15-16 – New Law Journal –http://www.newlawjournal.co.uk/nlj/content/covered
Assisted in 2016 and 2017 editions of ‘Asset Recovery – Getting the Deal Through’, Law Business Research – https://gettingthedealthrough.com/area/53/asset-recovery/
Quoted by Legal Affairs Correspondent of the Guardian in article ‘First legal attempt to prevent Brexit set for preliminary hearing’, 8 July 2016 – https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/08/legal-attempt-prevent-brexit-preliminary-hearing-article-50
Advised a US entity on whether it had breached the UK Bribery Act 2010.
Advised a multinational company on the implications of the EU and US sanctions against Iran, Sudan, Syria, Cuba and Russia and Crimea.
Assisted in drafting the internal anti-bribery and corruption policies for corporate clients.
Acting in a Crown Court trial, where the client is charged with defrauding a multinational corporation.
Submitted representations to the United Nations and European Union Commission on the withdrawal of a travel ban and asset freeze on a politically-exposed person.
Submitted representations to INTERPOL on the removal of a Red Notice.
Instructed by the SFO as legal professional privilege (LPP) Counsel an international bribery and corruption investigation.
Instructed by the Treasury Solicitor’s Department on the Kenya Emergency Group Litigation.
Advised on sentence for rape and murder.
Advised on grounds of appeal on a multi-million-pound Serious Fraud Office prosecution.
Represented a youth charged with affray after allegedly brandishing a machete in a London shopping centre.
Successfully represented a father in the High Court in wardship of child proceedings.
Articles by Anthony Eskander
Protection from crime or covert erosion of rights? The NCA Infiltration of EncroChat. – An Article by Anthony Eskander.
‘Should Vote Leave be prosecuted over its referendum propaganda?’ An article by Anthony Eskander
Anthony Eskander contributes to legal publication ‘Asset Recovery 2016’ as part of the ‘Getting the Deal Through’ series by Law Business Research.
Anthony Eskander instructed in Boxing Day machete attack case
Anthony Eskander wins back to back appeals in the Crown Court.
Michael Polak is a very popular choice for high profile cases involving international law, serious crime, human rights, and strategic litigation. Michael is currently acting in some of the most newsworthy cases including the Cyprus Rape trial and appeal, a challenge to the Government’s Huawei 5G plans, the defence of...
Michael Polak is a very popular choice for high profile cases involving international law, serious crime, human rights, and strategic litigation.
Michael is currently acting in some of the most newsworthy cases including the Cyprus Rape trial and appeal, a challenge to the Government’s Huawei 5G plans, the defence of an artist’s freedom of expression, and a number of large scale private prosecutions in areas such as fraud and torture. Alongside this cutting edge work, Michael is also instructed to defend in a number of lengthy complex fraud and drug conspiracies.
In regards to strategic litigation, Michael’s strong understanding of the full range of legal options in both the domestic and international legal spheres means that he is able to advise on the best way to solve a client’s particular legal problems, whether they are individuals or an organisation, and whether that solutions lies in the civil, public law, private prosecution, or international law arenas.
Internationally, Michael has experience managing client’s cases in places as diverse as Belarus, Myanmar, Cyprus, Australia, Spain, Mexico, the USA, China, Greece, the Middle East, and India. Michael’s international work has included:
• Co-ordinating the defence of the British teenager who has been put on trial in Cyprus after reporting a gang rape;
• Submitting communications to the United Nations’ Special Procedures, the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances and the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and appearing before these groups on behalf of clients in China and Bangladesh;
• Assisting the Uyghur community with a number of different legal areas and speaking at the World Uyghur Congress’ Conference in Washington in 2019;
• Drafting successful representations to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files to remove Red Notices. Michael is also the author of leading legal publisher Westlaw’s Insight article on INTERPOL Notices explaining the notices and the possibilities as to how they can be removed;
• Assisting clients as a member of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Pro Bono Panel set up to promote and protect the human rights of British nationals detained overseas;
• Assisting on research for an appeal at the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia;
• Working on the Mau Mau litigation in regards to the situation in Colonial Kenya;
• On secondments with the Public Defender in Jamaica, the Black Sash in South Africa, and at the Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Cambodia; and
• Working on a Hague Convention case involving the alleged abduction of a child from Italy to the United Kingdom.
Serious Crime
Michael is regularly instructed to defend in serious criminal matters. He applies a forensic approach but is able to relate well to juries as well. Michael’s secondment at the Financial Conduct Authority where he worked on a matter concerning alleged breaches of the listing rules by a major financial institution expanded his fraud knowledge and experience.
Michael has acted in trials involving the full range of criminal offences including:
8 Handed 75 Tonne Tobacco Fraud
Michael represented the first defendant of eight, alleged to be the mastermind of a conspiracy to evade excise duty payable on the manufacture of hand rolling tobacco from raw tobacco in regards to consignments imported by air with a gross weight of 75 tonnes.
It is alleged that the defendants created an “immensely complex” set of records and numerous shell companies to hide their real purpose – to import raw tobacco and then treat it so it could be sold for use by smoking. All other defendants were found guilty and a retrial for Michael’s client will being in January 2021.
Lengthy Courier Fraud Trial
Michael Polak successfully represented a Defendant in a lengthy trial St Albans Crown Court who was alleged to be involved in a 8 handed courier fraud conspiracy involving the defrauding of a number of individuals of over £350 000 by the participants.
The trial included a large amount of telephone cell-site evidence and the cross-examination of an expert in this area. The defendant Michael Polak was representing was one of only two Defendants out of eight who were found not guilty after trial.
Leading in Multi-Handed Lengthy Robbery Trial
Michael acted as leading Counsel representing a defendant in this 9 handed lengthy youth robbery at St Albans Crown Court. The case involved three knife point robberies committed by a gang of 9 young men against other youths in the local area. This case involved a large volume of telephone and CCTV evidence and careful management of young a vulnerable defendants and witnesses.
Michael led a junior barrister in this trial and held his own amongst significantly more senior barristers.
Kidnapping Trial
Michael Polak successfully defended a client alleged to have been involved in the assault and the kidnapping of a youth. After a 5-day trial at Northampton Crown Court the jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts.
Michael has conducted two successful private prosecutions from inception for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and unlawful eviction.
He is also currently advising on three high profile private prosecutions concerning allegations of torture, coercive and controlling behaviour, and fraud.
Appellate Work
Michael is regularly instructed to advise on appeals of both convictions and sentences to the Court of Appeal and is currently instructed to pursue an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
Michael has the experience needed to advise on international criminal cases given his Master’s Degree in Public International Law which included international criminal law, his research for an appeal before the Mechanism UN Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunal, his attendance at a training course at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and his work as an intern with the Defence Support Section of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal.
Michael can advise individuals who may find themselves subject to the jurisdiction of an international court or tribunal as well as organisations who may be considering submitting a communication to the Prosecutor of the ICC for her to consider prosecution in regards to certain situations.
Current Domestic Criminal Instructions
Michael is currently instructed in a large scale drug importation case, an armed robbery, and a s18 Assault Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm trial.
As well as the international matters listed above which involve human rights arguments Michael is often instructed in domestic human rights public law and civil cases. This has included judicial reviews involving the provision of Kosher food to Jewish Prisoners, actions for assault on prisoners by prison guards or other inmates, and public law challenges to unfair prison adjudications.
Another human rights area in which Michael practices is extradition law and cross-border criminal investigations. In extradition, Michael has appeared in multiple applications for the Respondent raising arguments based on the Human Rights Act, procedural bars, and conviction in absence grounds. Michael has also successfully acted for a Pakistani national who was apprehended in Eastern Europe on a Red Notice issued on the request of a Middle-Eastern state to have it removed. Further to this Michael is also the author of leading legal publisher Westlaw’s Insight article on INTERPOL Notices explaining the notices and the possibilities as to how they can be removed.
Michael also has experience of inquiries have worked as a paralegal for the Secretariat to the Alexander Litvinenko Inquest before commencing pupillage and having also spent time on the West Kingston Commission of Enquiry (Tivoli Enquiry) in Jamaica which examined the circumstances surrounding an incursion by the Jamaican security forces into an inner city community which resulted in the death of over 70 people.
Appointments and Scholarships
Michael is the elected President of Middle Temple Young Barrister’s Association, is on the Executive Committee of the Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) where he was previously the Chair of the HRLA’s Young Lawyers Committee and where he started the annual judicial review competition and journal, the Young Human Rights Lawyer.
Michael is also an elected member of the South-Eastern Circuit and the Bar Council.
Michael has been a visiting Lecturer at Birmingham University Medical School where he taught subjects such as the law of abortion, patient choice, and euthanasia. Michael has also provided a guest lecture on criminal law at Birkbeck College, University of London.
Michael has been awarded the following awards and scholarships:
• Middle Temple Harmsworth Scholar (Major Scholarship);
• Middle Temple International Internship Award;
• South Eastern Circuit scholarship to attend the Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor and Public Defender Trial Training Program at the University of Florida College of Law;
• London School of Economics and Political Science Anniversary Scholarship
Michael also voluntarily work for youth charity the Renaissance Foundation as the Skills for Life Programme Director. This involves putting together and running a practical skills programme with expert speakers and practical exercises for underprivileged young people.
During the Coronavirus crisis Michael set up and ran Fuel Our Frontline which delivered over 14 tonnes of groceries to frontline NHS staff members at over 30 British hospitals.
Polak, M.J. The Jadhav case and the right to consular assistance: ‘confessions’, spies, and remedies in international law. Indian Journal of International Law 57, 385–409 (2017).
Interpretation of Legislation under the Human Rights Act, November 2016
Westlaw Insight article on INTERPOL Notices, November 2015
Domestic Workers’ Rights Booklet, You and Your Rights, the Black Sash, South Africa, 2010
Constitutional Rights of Children Booklet, You and Your Rights, the Black Sash, South Africa, 2010
Sierra Leone: Blanket Ban on Political Rallies and Public Meetings Illegal, Article 19, 2010
Net Neutrality: Stronger Rules Needed in US and EU, Article 19, 2011
The Exclusion of Evidence in Criminal Law, Brunel University, January 2017
Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham University Medical School teaching subjects such as the law of abortion, patient choice, and euthanasia, 2015-current
Member, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Pro Bono Panel
Executive Committee, Human Rights Lawyers Association
Executive Committee South-Eastern Circuit
Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Panel Member, Bar Pro Bono Unit
Member, Law Society International Action Team
European Criminal Bar Association
Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society
President of Middle Temple Young Barristers’ Association
2015-2017 Master of Law (LLM)(Public International Law) London School of Economics and Political Science Merit (Distinction in Law of War, UK Human Rights, and Dissertation published by Indian Journal of International Law https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40901-018-0077-8 )
2014-2015 Peacekeeping & International Conflict Resolution, Peace Operations Training Institute.
2011-2012 Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), Kaplan College, London. Very Competent.
2007-2010 Bachelor of Law, City University London, Upper 2nd Class Honours, 66.7%, Ranked 5/120 (top 4%) 1st Class in International Human Rights Law, European Law, and Public International Law
R v DW
Michael secured a unanimous s18 GBH, Wounding, and Assault Trial acquittal after a 4 days trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
Michael successfully represented the defendant who was found not guilty in a case of Sexual Touching of Someone under the Age of 13. This case involved pre-recorded evidence and the cross-examination of the 10 y.o complainant.
Michael represented an Italian national who was facing 5 counts of sexual assault. Michael obtained the taped interview of the defendant which showed that the transcript was incorrect in that the defendant had not be properly cautioned before the interview commenced despite the transcript stating that he had. Michael successfully argued that the interview could not be relied upon ending the prosecution’s case against the defendant.
R v BB
Michael made successful submissions to the Court of Appeal in regards to the length of the sentence and application of an extended sentence for the appellant who had been convicted of a serious armed robbery and burglary. After hearing Michael’s submission the Court shortened the length of sentence.
Michael appeared in a multi-handed 2 day sentencing hearing in regards to ‘sham’ marriages which were conducted in two locations on the same day. His defendant was one of a very small number of defendants not to receive an immediate custodial sentence.
P v YA
Michael is currently instructed to privately prosecute an ABH matter which occurred when a taxi driver struck another taxi driver in a dispute over a carparking space causing permanent damage to his vision. Michael undertook all work on this case from its inception including the drafting of the information that was laid before the court, written submissions to the court as to why a summons should be granted, a successful application for a witness summons requiring the Detective Constable to produce all documents that the police have in regards to this incident, and appearing at all hearings in this matter. Michael is particularly keen on using the Public Prosecution procedure to prosecute Police misconduct and other cases where the authorities fail to live up to their duties.
Borough of Redbridge v ATT
Michael represented an Islamic Community Centre for failure to comply with an enforcement notice restricting the hours of operation of the centre. After lengthy mitigation submissions the defendant was fined only £100 per offence, an unusually low fine.
FW v Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
Michael drafted a number of written representation on behalf of a small business which had been investigated by the Fire Service for a number of breaches of fire safety laws. After Michael’s representation’s the Fire Service agreed to work with the company to remedy the breaches rather than to pursue enforcement actions and prosecute as they had said they would.
RF v MS
Michael successfully represented the mother of an Italian/Russian girl who was the respondent in a Hague Convention child abduction matter. The matter was concluded in the mother’s favour.
Michael was instructed by the Treasury Solicitor’s Department on large scale, ongoing litigation into the alleged abuses by the Colonial Government in Kenya against the Mau Mau as part of the BB scheme.
RB v Ministry of Justice
Michael is currently instructed in a civil Human Rights Act claim against the Ministry of Justice in regards to a Jewish prisoner who alleges that the prison where he was detained failed to follow the policy correctly in not giving him two kosher meals daily.
EG v Ministry of Justice & NHS
Michael is currently instructed in a civil claim by a prisoner who contracted HIV after being bitten by a fellow prisoner who subsequently died from AIDS.
Articles by Michael Polak
Third Anniversary Statement on the Enforced Disappearance of Mir Ahmad bin Quasem
Church Court Chambers’ barrister Michael Polak’s article on INTERPOL Red Notices publish by Westlaw
Success for Michael Polak in Large Scale Drug Importation Trial at Canterbury Crown Court
Michael Polak Acting for Somali Journalist Syndicate Submits UN Communications Concerning Attacks on Journalism in Somalia
Michael Polak Lodges Written Submissions on behalf of World Uyghur Congress to International Olympic Committee’s Ethical Commission Concerning Beijing 2022
Michael Polak Instructed to Advise in Potential Private Prosecution of Hong Kong Police Officers
Michael Polak Speaks at World Uyghur Congress Seminar on Human Rights and Huawei
Michael Polak Instructed to Represent Illustrator Greta Samuel in Political Artwork Dispute
Michael Polak Instructed to Act for British Uyghurs in Challenge to Government Huawei 5G Decision
Chambers’ Michael Polak Sets Up “Fuel Our Frontline” to Feed NHS Staff During Coronavirus Crisis
Church Court’s Michael Polak Elected as President of Middle Temple Young Barristers’ Association
Michael Polak Presents at Washington Conference on Confronting Atrocities in China: The Global Response to the Uyghur Crisis
Michael Polak Represents Bar of England and Wales at European Young Bar Conference in Chisinau Moldova
Michael Polak on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head to Demand Release of Disappeared Barrister
Michael Polak Speaks on the Rule of Law at Voice for Bangladesh Meeting held at the House of Lords
Success for Michael Polak in Unlawful Eviction Private Prosecution
Michael Polak acts for top precious metal company and successfully resists application for forfeiture of €42,000
Statement on the 2nd anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Mr Ahmad Bin Quasem. Michael Polak
Not guilty verdict for Michael Polak’s client in £350,000 courier fraud conspiracy
1st Cypriot Young Lawyer Awards (YLA) 2018 held at Nicosia Hilton on 27 April 2018 a Success
Michael Polak Represents British Businessman Incarcerated in Belarus
Michael Polak Speaks on Expert Panel about Bangladesh Human Rights hosted at the House of Lords
Michael Polak’s Article ‘The Jadhav Case & the Right to Consular Assistance: ‘Confessions’, Spies, and Remedies in International Law’ Published by the Indian Journal of International Law
Michael Polak Speaks on International Law in Parliamentary Launch of Myanmar Report
Michael Polak Succeeds in Human Rights Case against Prison for Failure to Provide Kosher Meals
Channel 4 News Reports on Michael Polak’s Client: Disappeared Barrister Arman (Ahmad Bin Quasem)
Myanmar: Genocide? The law
The Criminal Bar Quarterly Reports on the Efforts to Free Michael Polak’s client, Abducted Barrister Mr Ahmad Bin Quasem
Michael Polak Succeeds in Private Prosecution
Michael Polak’s Letter about Bangladesh’s Disappeared Published by the Guardian
Michael Polak is Guest Speaker on Inspire FM on Missing Barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem
UN expert group urges Bangladesh to stop enforced disappearances and to reveal whereabouts of Michael Polak’s client Mr Ahmad Bin Quasem
Michael Polak Obtains Not Guilty Verdict in GBH Trial at Northampton Crown Court
Foreign Policy Reports on Problem of Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh Quoting Church Court’s Michael Polak
Michael Polak of Church Court Presents Guest Lecture at Brunel University
Michael Polak Secures Unanimous s18 GBH, Wounding, and Assault Trial Acquittal
Private Eye Reports on Michael Polak’s client Mr Ahmad Bin Quasem, Barrister Enforceable Disappeared in Bangladesh
Michael Polak attains not guilty verdict to 5 charges of sexual assault against Italian national in Newcastle Crown Court
Michael Polak Instructed to Represent Barrister Mr Ahmed Bin Quasem Abducted in Bangladesh
Michael Polak selected for Foreign & Commonwealth Office Pro Bono Lawyers Human Rights Panel
Michael Polak wins Human Rights Judicial Review of Prison Adjudication
Estelle Thornber
Estelle is a measured and effective advocate, regularly appearing in both the Crown Court and the Magistrates’ Court. Estelle’s friendly and compassionate approach with clients, teamed with her robust and fearless style in the courtroom has allowed her to develop an impressive criminal junior practice. Estelle recently completed a 9-week...
Estelle is a measured and effective advocate, regularly appearing in both the Crown Court and the Magistrates’ Court. Estelle’s friendly and compassionate approach with clients, teamed with her robust and fearless style in the courtroom has allowed her to develop an impressive criminal junior practice.
Estelle recently completed a 9-week trial as junior counsel acting for 1 of 6 defendants indicted in a multi-million pound class A, B and C sophisticated drugs conspiracy and money laundering matter at Inner London Crown Court [January 2019 – March 2019].
In the Summer of 2018, Estelle was instructed as Independent Disclosure Counsel for HMRC as part of a large scale investigation involving an alleged tax fraud connected with football transfer fees [April 2018 – August 2019]. Estelle also acted as junior defence counsel in an 8-week trial at Leicester Crown Court which involved 12 defendants accused of conspiring to commit violent disorder, culminating in an attempted murder [February 2018 – April 2018].
Prior to commencing her pupillage, Estelle worked as a paralegal in the Crown Court Department of a busy criminal defence firm in central London and in the Catastrophic Injury Team of a leading City Law Firm; Estelle appreciates the demands placed upon instructing solicitors in modern-day practice and the importance of clear communication and impeccable client-care.
Reported Cases [2018]:
Regina v Kay Strugnall [2018] EWCA Crim 2895 – Estelle appeared on behalf of the defendant at the initial Sentencing Hearing in the Crown Court and the subsequent Attorney General’s Reference Hearing at the Court of Appeal in November 2018. This Judgment highlights the restrictions on the imposition of Drug Rehabilitation Requirements attached to Community Orders in place of ‘short to moderate’ custodial sentences. The Judgment can be found here:
“Full Court Transcript of Regina v Kay Strugnall [2018] EWCA Crim 2895″
Andrew Randell v DPP [2018] EWHC 1048 (Admin) – Estelle successfully stated a case for the Opinion of the High Court following the outcome of a Magistrates’ Court trial. The client’s convictions for Arson and Theft were subsequently quashed at the High Court and no re-trial was ordered; this case reaffirmed the principle that a witness’ best evidence is given live, where it can be open to challenge. This case further confirmed that statutory provisions, not the Criminal Procedure Rules, determine the admissibility of Hearsay Evidence. A short commentary on the case by UK Practical Law is available here:
“UK PLC Case Comment on Andrew Randell v DPP [2018] EWHC 1048 (Admin)”
Inner Temple Otto & Sadie Rix Prize 2016
Inner Temple Trans-Pennine Mooting Competition Winner 2012
BPP Leeds: BPTC – Very Competent
Newcastle University: LLB – 2.1
ADR Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator
Modern Hebrew (Fluent)
R v G [June 2018]
Croydon Magistrates’ Court: Estelle’s client was acquitted of two charges involving assault, including an alleged assault upon his child. The evidence against the Defendant included body worn footage of injuries to the Complainant and the child immediately following the alleged assault.
R v H [January 2018]
Luton Magistrates’ Court: The Defendant was acquitted in respect of one charge of Causing Unnecessary Suffering to an Animal, contrary to s.4(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The trial involved independent witnesses for the Crown and legal submissions on behalf of the Defence.
R v N (A Youth) [December 2018]
Croydon Youth Court: Successful application inviting the recusal of a District Judge following a two-day youth trial. This application was made by Estelle after her 12-year-old client’s previous convictions were introduced by the Co-Defendant’s representative without notice. The matter was listed for legal arguments to be heard; despite the usual position that as Judges of fact and law, District Judges are able to put hearsay and bad character ‘out of their minds’, the Judge accepted Estelle’s submissions and recused himself.
R v S [October 2017]
Bromley Magistrates’ Court: Estelle successfully argued mitigating circumstances (‘Exceptional Hardship’), allowing her client to avoid mandatory disqualification and to continue driving with 15 points on their licence.
R v O and Others [February 2018 – May 2018]
Leicester Crown Court: Estelle acted as Junior Counsel in this 9-week trial involving 12 Defendants accused of charges ranging from Attempted Murder to multiple Conspiracies to Commit Violent Disorder.
R v I [February 2018]
Luton Crown Court: Estelle’s client was unanimously acquitted of a knifepoint robbery following a 4-day trial.
R v C [January 2018]
Cambridge Crown Court: A custodial sentence imposed in respect of Possession with Intent to Supply Class A Drugs (MDMA) was suspended following mitigation; the Judge accepted the Defence’s submissions that the case fell outside the usual applicable bracket of the Sentencing Guidelines.
R v CU [November 2017]
Stafford Crown Court: Not guilty verdicts recorded following a two-day trial in respect of one Count of section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with intent, contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. The allegation involved a stabbing using improvised weapons and pouring of boiling water over the victim.
R v CO [August 2017]
Wolverhampton Crown Court: Client unanimously acquitted by a jury following a trial in respect of two Counts of dwelling burglary.
R v H [Inner London Crown Court]
Privately instructed Counsel in Possession with Intent to Supply Class A matter (36 wraps of cocaine); matter was discontinued post PTPH following successful representations made to the CPS by Counsel.
Privately instructed Defence Counsel in Possession with Intent to Supply Class A and False ID with Intent matter.
R v A [Croydon Crown Court]
Secured not guilty verdict in Category 1 Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm allegation involving weapon; Jury deliberated for less than 40 minutes.
R v I [Camberwell Magistrates’ Court]
Matter of Assault involved cross-examination of 8-year-old child in Court.
R v R [Bromley Youth Court]
Secured acquittal after trial in alleged Assault upon Store Manager by youth Defendant.
Chambers are delighted to welcome Estelle Thornber as a tenant.
Ciara Mc Elvogue
Ciara is a committed defence barrister who is regarded as a first class advocate with over 12 years experience in the Criminal and Appellate courts. Ciara has an enormous capacity for complex criminal cases and has the ability to assimilate large quantities of evidence. Ciara is highly regarded for her...
Ciara is a committed defence barrister who is regarded as a first class advocate with over 12 years experience in the Criminal and Appellate courts. Ciara has an enormous capacity for complex criminal cases and has the ability to assimilate large quantities of evidence. Ciara is highly regarded for her meticulous preparation of cases, her impressive court room manner and her ability to form an instant rapport with clients. Ciara is regularly instructed in cases involving allegations of murder, large scale complex frauds, sexual offences and serious and organised crime.
Current Instruction
R v I: Multi – handed murder and attempted murder.
R v X: Multi – handed case involving the supply of several kilos of class A drugs.
R v H: Defendant charged with supplying 11 kilos of class B drugs.
R v L: Defendant charged with possession with intent to supply (6 kilos of cocaine and 11 kilos of cannabis)
R v W: Instructed to represent the Defendant in respect of allegations of rape and violent assault.
Prison Law/Actions Against Police & Prisons
Regular appearances before the parole boards for lifer prisoners.
HDC applications, ROTL and re-categoristaion applications for serving prisoners.
Representation of prisoners at adjudication hearings for offences committed in prison.
The Honorable Society of Middle Temple
Member of the Fraud Lawyers Association
Higher Rights of Audience (All Proceedings)
The Criminal Bar Association
The South Eastern Circuit
University of North London- LL.B Hons Law
Inns of Court School of Law- Legal Practice Course
Fully duty accredited (courts and police stations)
R v S 2020 (Operation Carnival)
Represented 1st Defendant of 13 as Leading Counsel in £20 million fraud involving Transport For London (TFL). The Defendant, together with others ran a highly sophisticated operation, fraudulently producing counterfeit rail cards on a massive scale. The Defendant was head of the distribution and manufacturing chain and was at the pinnacle of the operation. This case involved vast quantities of electronic telephone evidence.
R v B (2019) (Operation Sneaton)
Represented 1st Defendant in multi- handed large scale banking fraud which took place across England & Wales involving involving the use of cards which were adapted with false chips and magnetic strips encoded with legitimate bank card numbers to make large cash withdrawals. This case involved the manipulation of the cash withdrawal system resulting in huge financial losses to Barclay's Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland.
R v A (2019) (Operation Italici)
Represented Defendant following NCA investigation into the large scale import, export and distribution of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS). Over 600 kilos of AAS was seized from Heathrow Airport which led to the investigation and arrest of the Defendants who were an organised crime group which was the most prolific of its kind ever uncovered in the world and likely to be the biggest global players in the AAS market. This case involved complex legal arguments surrounding breaches of the relevant PACE provisions and hundreds of hours of surveillance evidence.
R v T & R v G (2018 & 2019)
Perverting the Course of Justice- Represented two defendants in separate trials in an operation involving a total of thirty Defendants. This case revolved around the activities of a former employee of EMS Limited, a Ministry of Justice appointed electronic monitoring company. It was alleged that EMS employees arrange wholly outside of the proper scope of their dues and /or any legitimate authority, to use genuine issued equipment to tamper with electronic monitoring equipment. It was alleged that the equipment was tampered with in an effort to evade the practical restrictions which electronic monitoring necessarily involves. This case involved a vast quantity of raw scientific data and lengthy cross examination of the Crown's scientific experts.
Complex banking fraud involving transferred funds amounting to several million pounds. Bogus shelf companies were created with the intention of defrauding major banks of significant sums of money.
Appeal against conviction and sentence in a baby shaking murder case. Instructed post conviction to advise on the merits of an appeal and draft fresh grounds of appeal (Pro-Bono). This case involved expert medical evidence on the correlation between spinal injury and the respiratory system.
R v N (2017)
Represented Defendant charged with murder which was committed in custody. This case involved complex issues regarding diminished responsibility.
R v MH (2018)
Represented Defendant in stranger rape case in which the Complainant was drugged, physically assaulted and violently raped over an extended period at the Defendants address.
Represented Defendant charged with the rape of a female on the premises of a Bar/Nightclub.
Represented Defendant charged with large scale, multi-kilo supply of class A & B drugs involving. Case involved surveillance evidence and a large quantity of telephone raw data.
Ciara McElvogue secures unanimous acquittal in major perverting the course of justice trial lasting 7 weeks.
Gregory Wedge
Gregory specialises in general crime, corporate offending and regulatory matters with extensive experience beyond his year of Call having worked previously as a fee-earning paralegal for a leading niche private client firm and thereafter for 18 months at the Financial Conduct Authority. Gregory is well placed to understand the pressures...
Gregory specialises in general crime, corporate offending and regulatory matters with extensive experience beyond his year of Call having worked previously as a fee-earning paralegal for a leading niche private client firm and thereafter for 18 months at the Financial Conduct Authority. Gregory is well placed to understand the pressures on instructing solicitors and the importance of effective case preparation and managing lay client’s expectations. He is described as approachable, dependable and with an ability to instal trust and confidence in those that he represents.
Gregory is a Level 3 CPS Advocate and has membership of both the Specialist Fraud Panel and Serious Crime Panel. To that end, Gregory both prosecutes and defends in the broad spectrum of criminal law, believing the same makes for a more rounded, measured advocate. Recent instructions include robbery, matters of significance violence, firearms offences and the like.
In addition to criminal matters, Gregory has also developed a vast amount of experience in a Regulatory setting. Having first been on secondment with The Nursing and Midwifery Council as a case presenter, Gregory continues to advocate at tribunals both on behalf of the NMC and on behalf of registrants. Gregory is willing to be instructed in all regulatory matters, including cases concerning the General Pharmaceutical Council and the General Dental Council.
Whilst currently focusing predominantly on crime and business crime, Gregory has previously accepted instructions in all areas of general civil litigation, including relief from sanctions and the like. He remains happy to provide pre-litigation strategic advice in writing or in conference. Gregory is well versed in those matters which cross the civil/criminal divide including regulation and health and safety.
Gregory was former pro-bono advocate before the Armed Forces Compensation Tribunal and has a long standing interest in military law and ensuring the adequate representation of military personnel. Equally, he has an interest in sport law and representing those with legal issues in the sporting world having played for the Saracens Amateur team.
Professional Memberships and Appointments
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn (Wolfson Scholarship)
CPS Panel, Grade 3
Nottingham Law School, LLB
Kaplan Law School, BVC (Kaplan Advocacy Scholarship)
Operation Hornet
Retained by Thames Valley Police and the CPS in an advisory role as disclosure counsel to aid a 9-month fraud trial.
R v A (Central Criminal Court)
Secured an acquittal at the Central Criminal Court where the Defendant was charged with possession of class A drugs with intent to supply after a six day trial.
R v O (Inner London Crown Court)
Prosecution on behalf of the CPS for a S.18 GBH in a domestic setting after a 4 day trial.
R v M (Snaresbrook Crown Court)
Successful defence of a gang member charged with armed robbery and threatening an individual with a knife after an 8 day trial
R v W (Aylesbury Crown Court)
Secured an acquittal at Aylesbury Crown Court where the Defendant was charged with possession of a firearm with intent after 5 day trial.
R v G (Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court)
Defence Counsel in a complex four-day trial concerning the neglect of three children aged 9, 10 and 14 by their mother this included the cross examination of all three young children and expert witnesses from Social Services.
R v H (Woolwich Crown Court)
Defence Counsel on a serious matter of racial violence; privately instructed.
R v L (Chelmsford Crown Court)
Defence Counsel in two weeks trial concerning a conspiracy to supply Class A Drugs; multi handed cases.
R v W (Blackfriars Crown Court)
Defence Counsel in seven day trial where defendant faced section 18 GBH committed in prison.
NMC v G (2017)
Represented registrant facing numerous assault allegation against patients through inappropriate restraint techniques.
NMC v JC (2017)
NMC case presenter where registrant had allegedly maintained an inappropriate relationship with numerous patients.
NMC v J (2017)
NMC case presenter where registrant allegedly caused a patient’s death.
NMC v A (2017)
NMC case presenter where registrant allegedly contributed to the death of a patient.
Articles by Gregory Wedge
Mitigating Covid – 19, by Gregory Wedge
Gregory Wedge enjoys Court of Appeal success in £1.5 million Class A Drugs conspiracy case.
Chambers are delighted to welcome Gregory Wedge
Caroline Skeet
Caroline is a hardworking, cogent and dedicated advocate. Caroline enjoys the ability to easily engage with clients from a variety of backgrounds to create a rapport. Caroline’s naturally compassionate approach to clients along with her persuasive and passionate advocacy is recognised and appreciated by both lay and professional clients. Prior...
Caroline is a hardworking, cogent and dedicated advocate. Caroline enjoys the ability to easily engage with clients from a variety of backgrounds to create a rapport. Caroline’s naturally compassionate approach to clients along with her persuasive and passionate advocacy is recognised and appreciated by both lay and professional clients.
Prior to coming to the Bar Caroline gained a wider knowledge and experience of a number of areas of law. These included International Criminal Law, Human Rights law, Civil Law, Corporate Crime and Capital punishment. As a former intern for Judge Osaki at the International Criminal Court, Caroline assisted in drafting a section of the Judgment on the Ntaganda case. Caroline spent over a year and a half working as a Paralegal on the Tesco Fraud case, this experience honed her capacity to deal with documentation and issue heavy cases as well as her Disclosure review abilities. Caroline interned with Amicus, working on Death Row cases as a Mitigation Investigator for the State Public Defender in Jackson, Mississippi. This experience focussed Caroline’s empathy for her clients to enable her to best mitigate their circumstances for the sentencing stage of their upcoming Death penalty trials. Caroline also has experience of working as a paralegal for a Magic Circle firm and one of the largest city firms.
Caroline remains close to Amicus, supporting the charity in writing articles for their newsletter and interviewing prospective interns. Caroline was also a former pro-bono advocate for the Free Representation Unit representing clients at Social security Tribunals.
As a result of Caroline’s previous experience she has an invaluable understanding of the pressures on instructing solicitors and the importance of effective case preparation and client care. Caroline is frequently instructed in a variety of matters from driving matters to theft or violent matters.
Whilst currently focussing predominantly on Crime and Business Crime, Caroline has received instructions in Family and Civil matters.
Caroline remains interested in International Criminal Law and Human Rights Law and is keen to continue to gain experience in these areas and to apply her knowledge and experience gained through her time at the International Criminal Court to do so.
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn International Criminal Court (ICC) Internship Scholarship (6 month placement), The Hague, 2017
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Continuing Education Fund, Amicus Internship, Jackson, Mississippi, 2016
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Bursary – European Court of Human Rights Visit, Strasbourg, July 2015
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Bursary – International Criminal Court (ICC), June 2015
Professional Memberships & Appointments
University of Exeter, LLB
BPP Law School, BPTC
Amy Hazlewood
Amy has shown herself to be an able, versatile and dedicated advocate whose client care is widely recognised. Throughout her time in Chambers, Amy’s hard work, understanding of the law and measured approach has earnt her numerous plaudits from clients and solicitors. Prior to commencing pupillage, Amy worked as a...
Amy has shown herself to be an able, versatile and dedicated advocate whose client care is widely recognised. Throughout her time in Chambers, Amy’s hard work, understanding of the law and measured approach has earnt her numerous plaudits from clients and solicitors.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Amy worked as a Parliamentary Researcher and as a county court advocate.
During law school, Amy strengthened her experience in a variety of areas including employment law as a FRU representative and volunteering as Housing Law advisor. She also volunteered for Street Law and the Citizens Advice Bureau. This has provided her with a wealth of knowledge, particularly when dealing with vulnerable clients.
• Lord Diplock Scholar - The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple (2014 – 2015)
• Blackstone Entrance Exhibition Award - The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple (2014 – 2015)
• Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) Scholar – (2015)
• Graduate Diploma in Law - City Law School, University of London (2013 – 2015)
• Criminal Bar Association
• Young Fraud Lawyers Association
• The Honourable Society of Middle Temple
• CPS - External Advocates Panel (Grade I)
• Government Legal Department 'Junior Junior' Scheme
Articles by Amy Hazlewood
Alex’s client was arrested together with 2 others for allegations of Conspiring to murder his ex-wife and other offences... more
Church Court Chambers would like to congratulate Tomas McGarvey on his recent election to the Executive Committee of the The... more
Head of Chambers Kerim Fuad QC features in a documentary to be aired by Sky Crime concerning a high profile and sensitive murder... more
Following convictions for serious financial offences totalling £60 million, defendants appeared before the Royal Courts of... more
Church Court Chambers’ barrister Michael Polak secured his client a unanimous acquittal in a trial which finished today at... more
Yasin Patel, of Chambers Crime and Regulatory team managed to successfully obtain the acquittal of his client of a Murder charge... more
Alex Balancy leading Estelle Thornber secured the acquittal of their client on 14 Counts of Conspiracy to Supply and Offer to... more
Glenn Harris leading Liam Loughlin successfully defended a woman charged with conspiracy in London’s largest seizure of Chemsex... more
Islam khan invited to talk as immigration panellist to the Bangladeshi lawyers association on deportation and an update on the... more
George Hepburne Scott continues to enjoy a series of successes for his clients in Extradition cases at Westminster Magistrates’... more
Andrew Taylor Appears on Times Radio tonight at 7:30pm
Tonight at 7:30pm Andrew Taylor shall be on Times Radio talking about the A G References that are currently before the Court of... more
Colin Witcher of Chambers’ Crime and Regulatory Team led by Alisdair Williamson QC of 3 Raymond Buildings, defend in a case... more
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EU Commission publish statement on EU Brexit preparedness: The EU statement makes clear should a ‘no-deal' scenario occur, the UK would be expected to address three main separation issues as a precondition before the EU would consider embarking on discussions about the future relationship. These are: (1) protecting and upholding the rights of citizens who have used their right to free movement before Brexit, (2) honouring the financial obligations the UK has made as a Member State and (3) preserving the letter and spirit of the Good Friday Agreement and peace on the island of Ireland, as well as the integrity of the internal market.The Commission also claims to have completed a tour of the capitals of the 27 EU Member States and found a high degree of preparation by Member States for all scenarios. The communication provides details on the extensive preparations in the EU27 in areas such as citizens' residence and social security entitlements, customs and taxation, transport, fishing, financial services as well as medicinal products, medical devices and chemical substances. View >
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CJC guideline hourly rate review: "modest" increases recommended 19 Jan 2021
DWF's contribution to the review is acknowledged in the report noting that "the DWF evidence may be an indicator that the modest increases recommended in this report are sensible and appropriate."
The Fate of UK based insurance undertakings post-Brexit: The Law Decree "Milleproroghe" 31 December 2020 no. 183 18 Jan 2021
It is now a consolidated practice to gather at the end of the year and in a single law decree the extensions of all regulatory deadlines (the so-called Decreto Milleproroghe), concerning a variety of subjects. This practice, introduced in 2001, was endorsed by the Constitutional Court in February 2012, and may now be considered a true - although debated - Italian tradition.
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About the Earth Observatory
The Earth Observatory’s mission is to share with the public the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research, including its satellite missions, in-the-field research, and models.
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The Earth Observatory staff is supported by the Climate and Radiation Laboratory located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Exploits Turmoil in Washington: “Even Their Friends Are Making Fun of Them”
Posted by Scott Lucas | Jan 8, 2021 | 1
Iran’s Supreme Leader addresses the country on State TV from Tehran, January 8, 2021
Iran’s Supreme Leader has moved quickly to exploit the turmoil of Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol, instigated by Donald Trump.
Ayatollah Khamenei said in a televised speech on Friday that it is “weird” that some oeople “still worship the US as their idol”: “Today we can see what that big idol has turned into. This is their democracy. This is their election fiasco.”
In 2009, more than a million Iranians marched in the capital Tehran and across the country, protesting the disputed Presidential election “won” by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Khamenei intervened to proclaim Ahmadinejad the victory and to declare the marches illegitimate. Security forces killed scores of demonstrators and detained thousands of people, some of whom are still imprisoned today.
The Supreme Leader used the events in Washington to absolve himself and the regime over their actions 12 years ago:
In 2009, the US wanted to make Iran unstable. But that happened to themselves in 2020-21. You saw the people who breached the US Congress. The Americans sought to do the same in Iran. They wanted to create chaos and trigger a civil war.
#Iran’s leader, in a live televised speech, refers to recent developments in the #USA:" You are now seeing the situation in the US. This is their democracy and human rights. This is their election scandal. This is their American values. Even their friends are making fun of them". pic.twitter.com/BMvfXJOyHl
— Abas Aslani (@AbasAslani) January 8, 2021
Khamenei also tried to turn criticism of the Iranian regime over human rights, and Iran’s economic crisis, back on the US:
This is their human rights: they kill a Black person once in every couple of hours or days, and the murderer is not prosecuted. These are ‘American values’ that today are ridiculed.
This is their paralyzed economy. The US economy is truly paralyzed.
Khamenei said of the regional competition between Iran and the US for influence, “The US sees its interests in regional instability under the current circumstances, unless it is the dominant power in the region.”
The Supreme Leader echoed the Rouhani Government in saying that the Biden Administration can return the US to the 2015 nuclear deal, from which Donald Trump withdrew in May 2018.
However, he maintained, “We are in no hurry to get the US back” and emphasized “the lifting of sanctions”, including comprehensive measures imposed by the Trump Administration from November 2018. Khamenei said “compensating damages” to Iran “will be discussed later”.
The Biden Administration is likely to join the European participants in the deal — the UK, Germany, and France — in seeking a revised agreement covering Iran’s ballistic program and extending terminal dates for provisions.
President Hassan Rouhani has said the US can return “within an hour” to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, but has ruled out any negotiations.
Khamenei: No Coronavirus Vaccine from US or UK
In another portion of his remarks, Khamenei intervened in the internal dispute over whether to import Coronavirus vaccines.
The Rouhani Government has pursued the imports, and Central Bank head Abdolnasser Hemmati said last month that the US Treasury had waived sanctions so Tehran could purchase the vaccines with Iranian funds from South Korea.
But the Revolutionary Guards have loudly objected to any imports. Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Mohammad Reza Naqdi said last week that vaccine producers are aiming to kill hundreds of millions of people, reducing the world’s population by 20%.
The Supreme Leader proclaimed: “I have already said it to government officials, and now announce it publicly. The import of American and British vaccines is prohibited.”
Ignoring the successful production of vaccines by Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and Oxford/Astra Zeneca, he asserted:
Had the Americans managed to produce a vaccine, they would not have faced such a mess today in their own country.
I really don’t trust them. Sometimes they want to test the vaccine on other nations.
#Iran’s leader bans importing American & British vaccines for the #COVID19, saying "a few days ago in the US, 4,000 people died in 24 hours…If they knew how to make a vaccine, they would have consumed it themselves, so they would not see that many deaths". pic.twitter.com/GWtNOhtRjR
He also questioned imports from France, citing an infected blood episode in the 1990s, but said the Government might bring in vaccines from “reliable sources”.
The pandemic spiked in Iran in November, with daily cases reaching almost 14,000 and deaths passing 450.
Government containment measures have curbed the spike, with 6,360 cases and 103 deaths on Thursday.
The official toll is 55,933 fatalties and more than 1.27 million cases.
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“Even Their Friends Are Making Fun of Them”
Well, at least they have friends
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← EDGEMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT CONDUCTING COMMUNITY-WIDE SURVEY
CHIIEF MCNERNEY SAYS PEDESTRIAN HIT BY CAR WAS NOT IN CROSSWALK →
CAR STRIKES PEDESTRIAN IN HARTSDALE CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY
Greenburgh Police Chief Chris McNernery said this evening that a pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured at around 5:15 p.m. on East Hartsdale Avenue. News reports tonight said the victim was a 27-year old woman from the neighborhood who was struck while walking her dog in the crosswalk near 119 East Hartsdale Avenue.
UPDATE: News12 is reporting this morning that the woman remains hospitalized in serious condition, while the dog has died. Residents meanwhile continue to say that the woman was struck in the crosswalk at around the spot where the sign telling drivers to yield to pedestrians normally stands. Residents are also saying that the crosswalk stripes are faded, possibly making the crosswalk less visible to drivers. Media reports this morning say no charges will be brought against the driver.
The victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center and the dog was taken to a local vet. Her condition and that of the dog have not been made public, but police are still on the scene taking measurements and photographs more than four hours after the incident. The driver of the car is reportedly on the scene and cooperating with police.
The accident, which highlights how seriously pedestrians may be injured when struck by a moving vehicle, comes on the same day that Town Supervisor Paul Feiner effectively killed the police chief’s two-month old recommendation that, for public safety reasons, sidewalks be installed in Edgemont on Seely Place, Ardsley Road and Fort Hill Road to protect pedestrians — mainly children walking to and from their respective elementary schools — from being struck by moving vehicles.
Edgemont parents and civic leaders had been urging the Town for years to construct sidewalks to protect children walking to and from school, but Mr. Feiner and other town officials have never been receptive to the idea.
At a work session this morning, Mr. Feiner told Chief McNerney that no matter how dangerous the police chief thinks conditions may be for children walking to and from schools in Edgemont, no sidewalks would be considered for Edgemont at all unless and until the police chief first conducts a comprehensive study of sidewalk needs in all ten of Greenburgh’s school districts, which could take years to complete. Mr. Feiner’s directive effectively killed the Edgemont sidewalk initiative — and dashed hopes that the Town would include funding for the sidewalks in its capital budget and apply for federal grants to help defray the cost.
Today’s accident, in the vicinity of 119 East Hartsdale Avenue, led to massive traffic congestion as police closed East Hartsdale Avenue in both directions from Columbia Avenue to Rockledge Road by the Rite Aid in Hartsdale Village.
Chief McNerney said detectives will keep the road closed for several hours while they complete an accident investigation. Commuters and residents are advised to avoid the area if possible. Motorists heading toward Hartsdale Village on West Hartsdale Avenue were being re-routed along Central Avenue, while those heading home from the Hartsdale Train Station were being routed in the opposite direction.
Area residents meanwhile are contacting friends and neighbors to complain that because of lax enforcement by the police, pedestrians are at risk of physical injury whenever they use the Town’s crosswalks. A few years ago, an Edgemont woman was struck by a car crossing East Hartsdale Avenue at Club Way and suffered a concussion. As a result of that incident, Greenburgh police recommended the construction of a raised walkway. Mr. Feiner opposed spending town money to erect the crossway, but town board members outvoted him and the raised walkway was built.
The walkway where the pedestrian tonight was struck is not raised.
Posted on December 2, 2014 by robertbrucebernstein Leave a comment
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December 6, 2020 jbrant2020Bartees Strange, Indie Hip Hop, Indie Pop, Indie Rap, Kelly Rowland, Live Forever, R&B, Soul, Synth Rock, UK rap, Will Yip Leave a comment
ALBUM REVIEW: Bartees Strange – Live Forever
By John Mccracken
Bartees Strange’s Live Forever is a pulsing, sonic conundrum, released on Music Memory and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip. In the first minutes of Live Forever, the Washington D.C. songwriter paints with an ethereal brush. “Jealousy” opens with soft piano chords, birds chirping, and an almost unintelligible Strange delivers lines about anger, missing pieces of the self, and a missing but needed voice.
Distinct sounds like his will stop you in your tracks when you first hear them. Music’s ability to mold memories with reality is palpable with brilliant songwriting such as his. While bathing my son after an extraordinarily messy lunch, the first notes of “Jealousy” played through a small Bluetooth speaker. The window was open and the trees swayed with their newly changing leaves. He babbled along to the slowly crashing chords, shimmying in the rippling water, pushing infinite waves to the edges of the pool.
“Mustang” followed after, cutting the soft sounds with sharp synthesizers and a driving post-punk anthem. Strange has a stunning vocal range, moving between soft indie rock and anthemic, almost bellowing choruses. Showing his vocal range alongside musical prowess, Strange delves into a gritty punk in an abrupt ending to the track.
Bartees Strange is a gifted songwriter with a unique background. Born in Ipswich, England, he travelled across Europe at a young age, being exposed to music through the church. His life in the States has had a proclivity to move around, jumping between music scenes in Oklahoma, eventually finding his way to the metro D.C. area as a songwriter and producer.
Citing his young life and navigating the world as a Black man, “Boomer” is a fast-paced song, switching between wittily delivered rap verses and jangling, boot-stomping country bridges.
He juggles aspirations of a better life on the trippy rap track “Kelly Rowland.” On “Stone Meadows,” he builds a wall of stadium rock, blending his loud delivery and shuffling drums.
Strange’s power lies in his ability to evoke mood with the strike of a chord. His large breadth of musical experiences, ranging from country bands, emo bands, and formal opera vocal training, has created a perfect mix of the unpredictable in him. He transcends genre with a smile on his face and a quick whip in his words.
While trying to trace a singular root for in his sound, a messy clump of vines lies in the wake. This album is a gesture towards an infinite possibility of sound, influenced by punk, rap, indie-pop, synth-rock, with a brilliant, singular singer songwriting voice.Genre isn’t really in Strange’s vocabulary, because his songwriting melds sonic worlds together in a distinctive thread.
Strange closes the album with the moody anthem “Ghostly.” The track ebbs and flows with plicking synth chords as he contemplates memories of friends and the effects of growing distant from one another. Midway through, he shifts into a new refrain with driving chords, reaching towards a hefty album closer. The song evaporates quickly, mixing vocal harmonies and crashing static.
John Mccracken is a freelance writer from Wisconsin, living in Green Bay. He’s reported on breaking labor news, the intimacy of food in the face of a global pandemic, and interviewed multiple New York Times Bestselling authors. Visit his work here.
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Little Gods
by Meagan Johanson
Was it a lie?
Finally released to follow his fate, and the great moon was gone, nowhere to be found.
The moth, like all the other little mothren, had heard so much of the moon, even inside the cocoon as he grew, whispers from mothers, and great things to achieve. The moon was Valhalla. Nirvana. The moon was god, wide and white and welcoming, a last commune so very different from the lonely cupped paper palms of his first.
But try as he might, he could see no moon, there in the dark of the warm first night. Just the smear of the stars above.
His wings wilted. His mind sighed, and disappointment took over the aim of him. What kind of god comes and goes on a whim? What kind of god offers light like a lure, then closes his eyes to black? No one whispered about this in the cocoon, and he wasn’t sure what to do. Defeated and tired, he was turning to go back to the sleeping bush when he saw it: a pale beckoning.
He dipped and lifted towards the beacon, flitting his way to the glow. As he got closer he could see what it really was: a bedside lamp. A little moon. The boy was sitting up in bed, reading a book. The moth flew through the open window and silently, carefully, landed inside the shade of the light.
He outstretched his wings, like he had practiced, pressed the tissue of him to the warm shape of the frame, exhaling his body to the ritual instinct. It was as he imagined, and as he was told: heaven, wide and white and welcoming. This will do, the moth thought, relaxing. This little moon.
“Hello there,” the boy said softly, and the moth jumped, snapping wings up tight from the reverie. He didn’t think he’d been seen. No one whispered about this in the cocoon either.
The boy peeked under the lampshade. His eyes were deep blue in the light, and as tired and low as the moth’s wings. He blinked a long blink. “Where did you come from little guy?”
The moth couldn’t answer: “From the sleeping bush. From somewhere without any guiding light.” But he let his wings ease, stayed his feet from their flight.
“You can stay here as long as you like. My dad isn’t home.” Slowly the boy reached up to outside of the shade and pressed his small hand against it, the moth on the other side, an almost touch, then splayed his fingers wide — one, two, three, four, five — then closed his finger back together.
The moth considered — the open window that could close anytime, the warmth of the moon behind him — and answered back, stretching his parchment wings open like a flower, then pursed them back together again, a silent communion.
The boy pulled back, settled into his bed, and opened the wings of his own book to the light. He read and read and read and read, and feel asleep without turning off the lamp.
Yes, this will do, thought the moth, as he sighed with his body and soaked up the heat. This god. This fate.
Meagan Johanson is a writer from Oregon, where she lives with her family and one very good cat. She enjoys playing the piano, watching things grow, and sticking the landing on a new recipe. She is always seeking a new obsession, and has lived many exciting lives, at least in her imagination. You can find her on Twitter: @MeaganJohanson.
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Hollow Point victory — Barnes wanted to ban bullets
Empower Wisconsin | Nov. 25, 2019
MADISON — In Wisconsin, the annual nine-day gun deer season for many families is tantamount to a religious rite.
Had Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes had their way, some gun ownership rights would have been sacrificed at the altar of liberal politics.
Beyond the latest gun-control campaign in which Evers and his fellow left-wingers in the Legislature sought universal background checks and gun confiscation “red flag” laws, Barnes is on record opposing the type of ammunition a lot of deer hunters use.
In late 2012, Barnes, freshly elected to the state Assembly, joined Milwaukee Democratic state Reps. Fred Kessler and Evan Goyke in calling for gun-control legislation that would “ban certain types of bullets, such as hollow-point bullets.”
Hunting experts know hollow point bullets, which expand or “mushroom” upon hitting their target, are generally much more humane than their non-expanding counterparts. The bullets are known for quick kills, and have been allowed in deer harvesting even in countries that have banned them.
Lt. Gun Control and his fellow liberal lawmakers at the time also sought to ban semiautomatic rifles, used by many hunters. And they called for a measure that would require those seeking permits to carry concealed guns to undergo psychological evaluations.
Most recently Barnes, Evers and Democrats in the Legislature pushed for a red flag law that would give courts and law enforcement broader authority to take away firearms from individuals deemed to be a “threat.”
Evers, after ordering the Legislature into special session on the gun-restriction bills, said he would consider a gun “buy-back” program — in other words government-led gun seizures.
Leaders of the GOP-controlled Assembly and Senate wouldn’t let Evers have his gun show, however. They gavelled in the special session and quickly gavelled out without taking up the measures.
Second Amendment rights in Wisconsin’s deer-filled woods and fields and beyond remain in tact — for now.
Posted in 6 Things You Need to Know Right Now, News
1 thought on “Hollow Point victory — Barnes wanted to ban bullets”
Danny Busche says:
So the weasel wants our guns but does he plan on going to war to get them ? law abiding citizens have the right to have them. Recall this tax and spend gun grabbing socialist fool.
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Time’s Up, What’s Next?
#MeToo has been a powerful and courageous statement by victims of sexually harassing males. “What’s Next?” is now the More»
By David W. Gill The story of Aaron Feuerstein is now old news but it was so spectacular in the late More»
No Guarantees: The “Fall” of Johnson & Johnson?
David Gill addresses the myth that companies, “once ethical, will always be ethical”, or “once reliable, will always be reliable.”
Happy 40th Birthday, Southwest Airlines!
David Gill remembers a brilliant business model of success in Southwest Airlines’ 38 years of profitability.
Health Care: A Personal Perspective
Mark Neuenschwander, noted healthcare consultant and patent safety advocate, offers his perspective on health care.
The Gift of Limits
Jim Moats discusses the “gift of limits” for business leaders.
Four Steps to a More Ethical Organization
William Seidman and Michael McCauley, two partners in a consulting business, offer a four-step model for creating an ethical foundation for a company.
Valuable Assets
Paul Graves, brand and business strategist, talks about his business needing to reflect the advice he would ultimately be giving to his clients.
Essay: Ethics and Branding
I was reminded the other day of how, in our post-Enron world, ethics has become more than a philosophical study. More»
Essay: Are Social Media Tools the Key to a Job Search?
David Mashburn addresses the new tools for networking — using social medias can be a useful tool in extending your exposure to a broader network., but is it wise to rely on them exclusively for landing that new job?
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Junior Best of the Bunch: Italy
Best of the Bunch, Junior Best of the Bunch, Junior Eurovision by eurovisionunion September 9, 2017 March 5, 2019
Italy have one of the longest histories at Eurovision, but at the Junior edition of the contest, they’re still quite new. Their debut act was in 2014, and have since participated at the contest, with no less than two of the three entries finishing in the Top 3, including a win! Although they do have a short history at Junior Eurovision, we want to find out which is your Junior Best of the Bunch from Italy!
We’re starting our Junior Best of the Bunch journey on a high, with Italy’s best result at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest! The year is 2014, and it’s Italy’s debut at the contest, and they chose to send Vincenzo Cantiello with the song Tu Primo Grande Amore. Interestingly, he was the only male vocalist of the entire show, but this, along with his incredible song and voice made him stand out from the rest, winning the contest with 159 points.
The following year, twins Chiara and Martina Scarpari were chosen to represent Italy, and they had tough shoes to fill thanks to Vincenzo’s win the previous year. Their song was called Viva, and despite the catchy melody and the fabulous harmonies, the sister duo failed to impress Europe’s audiences, with Italy finishing in 16th place with 34 points.
We’re finishing Italy’s short Junior Eurovision journey here in 2016, where the talented young star Fiamma Boccia was chosen to represent her nation with the beautiful tribute to her mother titled Cara Mamma (Dear Mom). The song was sensitive, and performed wonderfully, which led Fiamma to finish in a well-deserved 3rd place with 209 points.
It’s a short poll today, but we still want to know which Italian Junior Eurovision act is your Best of the Bunch!
201420152016Best of the BunchCara MammaFiamma BocciaitalyJunior Best of the Bunchjunior eurovisionMartina and ChiaraTu Primo Grande AmoreVincenzo CantielloViva
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How Do Consumers Use Nutrition Labels on Food Products in the United States?
Yuanting Zhang, Colorado Department of Human Services
John T. Chen, Bowling Green State University
Suohong Wang, Wells Fargo
J. Craig Andrews, Marquette UniversityFollow
Alan S. Levy, US Food and Drug Administration
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Topics in Clinical Nutrition
This study examined how consumers use food labels in the United States. Based on the results from the cluster analysis, eight nutrition label questions from the Health and Diet Survey fell into 2 categories of label usage: for shopping or for dietary decisions. Survey respondents reported equal or more consideration of nutrition-label information for dietary choices than for shopping decisions in 2008 compared with prior survey years. Female consumers, frequent label users, well-educated, consumers aged 50 to 59, or consumers with any health issues were significantly more likely to use food labels for all kinds of purposes than their corresponding counterparts.
Accepted version. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 32, No. 2 (April/June 2017): 161-171. DOI. © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Used with permission.
Zhang, Yuanting; Chen, John T.; Wang, Suohong; Andrews, J. Craig; and Levy, Alan S., "How Do Consumers Use Nutrition Labels on Food Products in the United States?" (2017). Marketing Faculty Research and Publications. 214.
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HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE Forums
Next Day Thread (Same Day Edition): WFT vs. Dallas II
By KDawg,
November 27, 2020 in The Stadium
Cooleyfan1993
The Role Player
13 minutes ago, CapsSkins said:
Could our game get moved to Monday night in that case?
Seeing as how ravens cowboys has already been placed on Monday night at 5, no.
Malapropismic Depository
The Cheerleader
Can't have too many of these kinds of vids
TheShredder
28 minutes ago, KDawg said:
I don’t think we’re going to have a chance at the top 4. So taking a flyer on one in the draft I’m fine with. But I just don’t think it’s gonna happen for us with a blue chip. But yea, it’s a need.
They've done extremely well with 3rd rounders. I'd like to see them trade Haskins for a 3rd or better. Then the 1st 3 rounds address OT, LB, WR.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Alex Smith for 2 years and they draft a QB in his final year to sit and watch ala KC method.
Ryan Anderson isn't getting a big 2nd contract from anyone, so we might see Kerrigan get a 3-year deal and big contracts for Allen and Scherff.
JoggingGod
The Field Goal Team
12 minutes ago, TheShredder said:
That would be so stupid. Alex is limiting the offense’s potential.
Gurgeh
6 minutes ago, TheShredder said:
They've done extremely well with 3rd rounders. I'd like to see them trade Haskins for a 3rd or better.
If someone offers a 3rd for Haskins at this point I'll be amazed, let alone better than a third. Who's going to make that trade, and please can I have some of whatever it is they are smoking
I actually still think Haskins has some potential, but if his attitude to training is as bad as it's reported to be he's never going to get there, and he's done little on the field to help his cause. Maybe some team with a solid starter will take a flyer on him with a 6th or 7th.
joeken24
9 minutes ago, JoggingGod said:
This observation limits your potential for clear thinking.
Opposing fans continue to point out, "Dey actually lost to a team that doesn't even have a name. In fact, dey don't even have a mascot"
Just amazing isn't it, how the team was able to overcome such huge hurdles and handicaps of not having a name or mascot ?
The adjustments that coaches made, really made the lack of name and mascot, a non-factor. It's as if we could score without our old mascot's help at all !
1 minute ago, Malapropismic Depository said:
Well to be fair, for both our wins against dallas, and our win against philly, i used “imagine losing to a team with no name LOL!!!” As an insult towards both teams so, if used correctly (IE, if not used as an insult towards our team), it can be funny and not stupid
32 minutes ago, Cooleyfan1993 said:
Just be aware and prepared for the fact that we are not going to the Super Bowl this year, for that reason.
The league executives and marketing, etc absolutely do not want a Super Bowl participant named "Football Team".
So, they and the referees will conspire every way possible to ensure we don't get to the Super Bowl this year.
CapsSkins
The Benchwarmer
Where does this conspiracy rank in relation to the Anti-Haskins Conspiracy and the Eddie Royal Morton's Mystery?
Need to know for my WFT-themed spinoff of The Twilight Zone...The Red Zone.
There is a fifth set of 20 yards on the field, beyond that which is known to the Washington Football Team. It is a down & distance as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between a missed Dustin Hopkins field goal and a missed Dustin Hopkins extra point, between tanking and Paloffs is Now, and it lies between the pit of Daniel Snyder's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the area of Morgan Moses holding penalties. It is an area which we call, the Red Zone.
19 minutes ago, Malapropismic Depository said:
Yeah, cause that’s the only thing stopping us from going to the super bowl
It is !
How about that #1 Pass Defense ? And Defense wins Championships.
Opponents are terrified to throw against us practically anywhere on the field, for fear of getting Apke'd !
And the space he covers is immense, due to his catchup speed, which only leaves little tiny islands that are safe to throw to, to avoid the AXE-ke
3 minutes ago, Malapropismic Depository said:
Had me in the first half
The Bruiser
I'm not sure what to do about our OL in the long term because still we need at least one tackle and Scherff is going to be pricy. But I am glad they're playing well as a group so that we can properly evaluate our skill position players. The OL needs to remain a priority going forward because we clearly have something in Gibson and, very soon, we will need to break in another young QB.
The defense is hit or miss outside of the excellent DL, but Holcomb and Curl rising to the occasion help to make their respective corps not so bad. We need at least 3-4 more guys on defense or else risk being very one dimensional. At the moment, our options to succeed are 1) get the QB in under 3 seconds, 2) force a turnover. Otherwise, we have a bad time. Our LBs are just too slow and it shows on run D. The safeties are a liability.
But overall I think there is more talent on the roster than I anticipated. A few young guys are playing as if their careers depend on it, which they do, making guys like Landon Collins feel obsolete. As far as our cap goes, that is great news.
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Burgold
Thought I would put this here, too. As of today, Gibson is #2 in the NFL in rushing touchdowns. He is 8th in rushing yards.
Now, I understand he's had one more game than many teams, but on the other hand, given how Washington platoons its backs and how often we had to all but abandon the run in the second half... That's amazing!
Thinking Skins
9 hours ago, NoCalMike said:
The reality is the team is still 4-7 and outside of being in an awful division, our excitement level would be a lot less, however we have also been on the flipside of games like this where two mediocre teams play and the WFT is the one that gets blown out by the end of it. Still have to remember that this is year 1 of Rivera. He inherited a lot of the mess but is going to come out of it with guys like Gibson & McLaurin to build around, while having a solid veteran QB that can buy the franchise another season or two of either developing Haskins or drafting a QB to sit & learn for a little bit before being thrown into the fire.
On defense, there is a lot of good mixed with plenty of holes to fill, but the progress is there.
I disagree with this only because my point of view year in and year out id that I want to see an improving team that's not making the same mistakes in December that it makes in September. Hopefully that means that wins will come as well, but wins and losses are hard to predict, but hard work and effort are not.
What made these last two games, maybe last 6 quarters but really this season more fun to watch is the improvement from the young players. Playoffs doesn't matter as much but it's kinda like Tennessee with Tann. They know they're not really SB picks but that shouldn't stop them from trying to play hard, and suddenly based on how they finished last year they were contenders this year to go further.
I've been mad all year because we have a young team and we'd do things like fumble, miss fgs, throw bad ints, not call timeouts, not utilize the deep ball, bad playcalling, start slowly, etc. That's not all fixed but it's nice to see that these last 5 games have been a lot closer and we've gone 2-3 in them with the chance to go 5-0. That's a much better feeling because i can see us getting better. So I'll go into next year with a minimum expectation of 8-8 and hopes of 12-4. But if we just lose again then it's a hope of 8-8 like every other year.
Did anyone else catch this , during the game ?
I wonder if the guy was fired.
Not once, but twice they gave credit to Dallas for our TD
First, the screen flashed "TD Dallas", then it gave them 6 points, up to 22.
petey hodge
2 hours ago, Malapropismic Depository said:
Wow. Watching that replay (about 900 times), Looks like Curl was going to blow up Dalton on a safety blitz anyways... All good!
38 minutes ago, petey hodge said:
All good indeed.
One of the great things about the filming of that assault, is that no Daltons were harmed in the making of that video.
Silvernon
The Special Teams Ace
Love. Just LOVE that Kerrigan is the first guy there to meet him on the sideline.
And then he has the presence of mind to go get that ball.
Man. That's a moment for that defense. Hope it's the spark they need.
From the looks of it to an outsider, this defense plays better with Curl in there. Not missing Landon at all. Sure Apke is playing better, and Reaves had a couple of nice plays, but still a long way from the dumpster fire of earlier in the year.
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Ashburn Dave
The Dirtbags
21 hours ago, justice98 said:
The problem is we're 4-7 talking about winning and being relevant like we can see it without a telescope. lol
I dont think we're at a crossroads. The division part is what's screwing everybody's heads up into thinking there's more going on than is actually going on. It's the same stuff that's always going on. But because of this ass division, 6 wins could get you a home playoff game.
I hear your point but I disagree with it. Gibbs was 0-5 when he started to turn it around. Based on your reasoning we shouldn't even try then since we're 4-7?
I love how when Montez scores the touchdown, the scoreboard credited the Cowboys with the points!! Hey, the Cowboys QB threw a TD pass so....
Darrell Green Fan
17 hours ago, Malapropismic Depository said:
People have been hard on Apke. But he can't really be that bad, if we've become the #1 Pass Defense
And he also, has been improving and doing some nice things.
This is how I'd rate our needs :
Dude if you don't think Apke was that bad I have no idea what you have been watching. We haven't seen a starter this bad in a very long time. FS is absolutely a top need on this team.
Warhead36
1 hour ago, Die Hard said:
The idea of us scoring over 40 is/was so absurd that it literally broke the FOX scoreboard.
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Earth Syst. Dynam., 6, 435–445, 2015
https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-6-435-2015
Special issue: Intersectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project (ISI-MIP)
Decomposing uncertainties in the future terrestrial carbon budget associated with emission scenarios, climate projections, and ecosystem simulations using the ISI-MIP results
K. Nishina1, A. Ito1, P. Falloon2, A. D. Friend3, D. J. Beerling4, P. Ciais5, D. B. Clark6, R. Kahana2, E. Kato1,9, W. Lucht7, M. Lomas4, R. Pavlick8, S. Schaphoff7, L. Warszawaski7, and T. Yokohata1 K. Nishina et al. K. Nishina1, A. Ito1, P. Falloon2, A. D. Friend3, D. J. Beerling4, P. Ciais5, D. B. Clark6, R. Kahana2, E. Kato1,9, W. Lucht7, M. Lomas4, R. Pavlick8, S. Schaphoff7, L. Warszawaski7, and T. Yokohata1
1National Institute for Environmental Studies, 16-2, Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
2Met Office Hadley Centre, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3PB, UK
3Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, Downing Place, Cambridge CB2 3EN, UK
4Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK
5Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environment, Joint Unit of CEA-CNRS-UVSQ, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
6Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford, OX10 8BB, UK
7Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Telegraphenberg A 31, 14473, Potsdam, Germany
8Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Hans-Knöll-Str. 10, 07745 Jena, Germany
9Institute of Applied Energy, 105-0003 Tokyo, Japan
Correspondence: K. Nishina (nishina.kazuya@nies.go.jp)
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Abstract. We examined the changes to global net primary production (NPP), vegetation biomass carbon (VegC), and soil organic carbon (SOC) estimated by six global vegetation models (GVMs) obtained from the Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project. Simulation results were obtained using five global climate models (GCMs) forced with four representative concentration pathway (RCP) scenarios. To clarify which component (i.e., emission scenarios, climate projections, or global vegetation models) contributes the most to uncertainties in projected global terrestrial C cycling by 2100, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and wavelet clustering were applied to 70 projected simulation sets. At the end of the simulation period, changes from the year 2000 in all three variables varied considerably from net negative to positive values. ANOVA revealed that the main sources of uncertainty are different among variables and depend on the projection period. We determined that in the global VegC and SOC projections, GVMs are the main influence on uncertainties (60 % and 90 %, respectively) rather than climate-driving scenarios (RCPs and GCMs). Moreover, the divergence of changes in vegetation carbon residence times is dominated by GVM uncertainty, particularly in the latter half of the 21st century. In addition, we found that the contribution of each uncertainty source is spatiotemporally heterogeneous and it differs among the GVM variables. The dominant uncertainty source for changes in NPP and VegC varies along the climatic gradient. The contribution of GVM to the uncertainty decreases as the climate division becomes cooler (from ca. 80 % in the equatorial division to 40 % in the snow division). Our results suggest that to assess climate change impacts on global ecosystem C cycling among each RCP scenario, the long-term C dynamics within the ecosystems (i.e., vegetation turnover and soil decomposition) are more critical factors than photosynthetic processes. The different trends in the contribution of uncertainty sources in each variable among climate divisions indicate that improvement of GVMs based on climate division or biome type will be effective. On the other hand, in dry regions, GCMs are the dominant uncertainty source in climate impact assessments of vegetation and soil C dynamics.
How to cite. Nishina, K., Ito, A., Falloon, P., Friend, A. D., Beerling, D. J., Ciais, P., Clark, D. B., Kahana, R., Kato, E., Lucht, W., Lomas, M., Pavlick, R., Schaphoff, S., Warszawaski, L., and Yokohata, T.: Decomposing uncertainties in the future terrestrial carbon budget associated with emission scenarios, climate projections, and ecosystem simulations using the ISI-MIP results, Earth Syst. Dynam., 6, 435–445, https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-6-435-2015, 2015.
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Leibniz on the Allegiance due to a de facto Power Lorenzo Peña & Txetxu Ausín in Leibniz und Europa. VI. Internationaler Leibniz-Kongreß Vorträge. 1. Teil, pp. 169-176 Hanover: Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Gesellschaft, 1994 ISBN 3-9800978-7-0 The present paper tries to offer a coherent interpretation of Leibniz’s views on whether particular citizens ought to pledge allegiance to established powers regardless of their legitimacy. We are going to focus on Leibniz’s letter to Thomas Burnett of Kemeny (Allgemainer politischer und historischer Briefwechsel, A: 1, 11, 519-22). (An excellent translation is provided in Leibniz’s Political Writings, ed. by Patrick Riley, 2d edition, Cambridge U.P., 1988, pp. 199 ff., with an extremely enlightening commentary.) The letter is a review of W. Sherlock’s The Case of Allegiance due to Sovereign Powers, 1691. Leibniz seems to be aware of a painful clash between two ideas dear to him in political philosophy. One is that the law cannot be overridden by matters of fact, or that a rightful en- titlement has to be clung to at whatever cost, even if the struggle is bound to be unsuccessful, since God has willed that we always strive for the good and for the best, as we conceive it, even if He alone knows what is, all in all, the best, which may fail to be the best in particulars (see Confessio Philosophi [17v]: Deum ergo amantis est boni consulere praeterita, optima reddere conari futura).
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inLeibniz und Europa. VI. Internationaler Leibniz-Kongreû Vorträge. 1. Teil, pp. 169-176 Hanover: Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Gesellschaft, 1994 ISBN 3-9800978-7-0
The present paper tries to offer a coherent interpretation of Leibniz's views on whether particular citizens ought to pledge allegiance to established powers regardless of their legitimacy. We are going to focus on Leibniz's letter to Thomas Burnett of Kemeny (Allgemainer politischer und historischer Briefwechsel, A: 1, 11, 519-22). (An excellent translation is provided in Leibniz'sPolitical Writings, ed. by Patrick Riley, 2d edition, Cambridge U.P., 1988, pp. 199 ff., with an extremely enlightening commentary.) The letter is a review of W. Sherlock'sThe Case of Allegiance due to Sovereign Powers, 1691. Leibniz seems to be aware of a painful clash between two ideas dear to him in political philosophy. One is that the law cannot be overridden by matters of fact, or that a rightful en-titlement has to be clung to at whatever cost, even if the struggle is bound to be unsuccessful, since God has willed that we always strive for the good and for the best, as we conceive it, even if He alone knows what is, all in all, the best, which may fail to be the best in particulars (see Confessio Philosophi[17v]:ergo amantis est boni consulere praeterita, optima reddereDeum conari futura). Our efforts to bring about the best as we view it are conducive Ð in ways which are not always clear to us Ð to the resulting general good of th e creation. Thus we are bound not to yield to adverse circumstances or to bow before force. If we are defeated in our attempts, that certainly shows that God has willed our failure, but not that He has not willed our endeavour. Nor does it show that we must henceforth refrain from identical efforts. However, since what is all in all best is what actually happens, if a course of action fails, that shows that its success would not have been the best as such. A victory of an evil or illegit-imate cause is often the best possible outcome for the whole of creation, even if it is not the best possible outcome in particulars, i.e. for such people as are directly involved in it. Recognizing that what happens is what is implied by the notion of the best possible world God has chosen, we must reconcile ourselves to the real course of events. An obdurate resistance would mean noncompliancewiththeorderGodhaschosenasthebestone. Such metaphysical assumptions are not free from serious difficulties which have been can-vassed by a number of scholars. If in each case the real outcome is all in all the best one, in which sense can it be said that such an outcome is not the best one in itself or for itself but only as regards the world as a whole? Would it be better should it contribute less to the general good of creation? Or Ð in a more specially moral area Ð would an evil person be better should he fail to forward the common good, through his actions, as much as he does? The same antithetical tendencies Ð to all of which he is commi tted in virtue of his funda-mental philosophical ideas Ð draw Leibniz in opposite direc tions as regards the duty of obedience or allegiance towards sovereigns. On the one hand, Leibniz has his own reasons strongly to maintain the venerable claim that all power comes from God and therefore must be obeyed. (His theodicy provides such special grounds. A different power would be one which, as God knows beforehand, would contribute less to the general good of creation.) On the other hand, the Leibnizianfatumis clearly distinct from the Stoicfatumgeneral good of creation does not: the necessarily coincide with the particular good of a whole realm of entities or even persons Ð let
«Leibniz on the Allegiance due to a de facto Power» by Lorenzo Pea & Txetxu Ausín 2 alone with that of this or that single creature; but since we lack the divine insight or wisdom, we are bound to act in accordance with the expected good as we can make it out, which in fact broadly means aiming at whatever is morally best for us Ð secu ring thebonum honestumeven at the cost of thebonum utile. The former tendency leads Leibniz to advocating compliance with anyestablishedpower.Thelatteronehashimpreachresistancetousurpers. Leibniz cannot reconcile himself entirely to either solution. In virtue of his strong antiHob-besian(andantiSpinozian)leaningsheadherestoanatural-lawviewofpoliticalinstitutions, which are founded on a divine ordinance aiming at the common good. The sovereign has to be a legitimate ruler, which means that he is subject to natural law and that he has to have gained command by sound and fair means. When the latter condition does not apply (foul means having been resorted to) or when the former one is very very seriously broken, the king is or becomes a merelyde facto some cases Ð of inruler, his subjects having the right Ð nay, the duty, at least resistance to his unjust rule. Nevertheless, Leibniz is also committed to acceptance of whatever power is in force due to his metaphysical views and, more in particular, to the fact that, the ruling monarch being the one and only whose mounting the throne at that particular juncture is part and parcel of God's best plan, to withstand his commandments entails opposing God's best plan's implementation. It is not just personal easiness or solace what leads one to nonresistance to usurpers but awareness of the fact that this world is the best possible one. As in all other areas of his philosophical enterprise, Leibniz tries to build a bridge between his opposite tendencies here. The Creator would have been harsh had He failed to provide a means for us to eschew an excruciating moral dilemma. In this matter as in so many others Leib-niz falls back on conceptualizations which had been powerfully developed by the late Scholastics, specially by the Spanish Jesuits Ð even though his philosoph ical thought is in main issues miles away from the Jesuitic school. Jesuitic casuistry had been discredited by Pascal in hisLettres d'un provincial, but Leibniz's tenderness towards the ways of the world as they are Ð willed by God with a consequent will owing to their entering the best order of things Ð make him prone to Jesuiticaccommodationswithreality,asagainstthepuritanicalintransigenceevincedbyDomini-cans, for instance. Such was his stance concerning the dispute over the so-called Chinese rites. And such is also the case as regards allegiance to ade facto.rewop Insteadofauniversalmaximwhichwouldhavetobehungontohappenwhatmay,Leib-niz is going to suggest an open-minded, supple guideline, taking into account Ð among other things Ð to what extent the usurper has been already entrench ed. While the struggle goes on, there is no de®nite or conclusive evidence to the effect that God has chosen the usurper rather than his rival (or that He has «allowed» the former to prevail for the sake of the general good). For the legitimate claimant to lose one battle, or two battles, or a hundred battles is no ®nal proof that he is, and is going to remain, the victor. He may redress his fortunes yet. Thus the subjects are bound to keep loyal to the rightful claimant, not to the usurper. Or, if and when they are com-pelled by force to submit to the usurper, or even to give him succor, they must remain prepared to change their attitude as soon as possible, readily assisting the legitimate claimant the very moment the latter begins to gain his long overdue authority, or to challenge the usurper's gov-ernment. Such guidelines may seem reasonable enough, but vague they undoubtedly are. Suppose the usurper has won a lot of battles, his troops occupying the whole disputed territory, but the legitimate pretender counts upon very many followers both at home and aborad and is supported by some foreign powers. Now, is it clear in such a situation that God has willed the usurper to prevail? Not quite. His authority can still be overcome. Whether or not the legitimate claimant's supporters are acting either wisely or even morally well is not to the point. Be it as it may, the
«Leibniz on the Allegiance due to a de facto Power» by Lorenzo Pea & Txetxu Ausín 3 fact is that there are many of them, that they are arming themselves or at least eager to renew the struggle, and that the legitimate claimant is entitled to hope for some degree of effective support from abroad, too. In such circumstances, a too ready acceptance of the usurper'sde facto authority may be not only foolhardy Ð exposing the subject to reprisals in case the legitimate pretender's followers gain control in the end Ð but even wron g, since to help an evil-doer to sin beyond the absolutely unavoidable degree is also to share in his sin. What if the legitimate claimant's followers are fewer but ne vertheless still constitute a real force, while foreign support for him wanes but does not vanish altogether? Is it in such a case certain, really certain, that God has shown his will in the war's outcome? How many wars seemed to have ended some way or the other, only to pass through unforeseen somersaults lead-ing in the end to an unpredictable outcome! What is more, distinguishing between two wars is to a large extent a matter of convention. The difference between a truce and a peace-treaty is relative. We all know how arbitrary it is to say whether there was one single war which was the one-hundred-years war or whether it was a succession of separate wars. We are as entitled to say that Louis XIV's whole reign was a continuous war as to say that the short periods during which no battles were being fought were periods of peace. In most cases, even when thestatus bellihad not been formally declared, theRoi Soleilwas none the less waging an effective war against his neighbours. (On this and many other points referred to in this paper, seeLouis XIV: L'envers du soleilby Michel de Grèce, Paris: Olivier Orban, 1979.) So, even an international treaty recognizing an usurper's power can be looked upon as a mere armistice giving him a respite, a lull in warfare and nothing else. Any particular subject can, by his own experience, be aware that such a risk exists, and that the rightful claimant can still enter the scene to take hold of what is his. Leibniz seems unwilling to elaborate on such detailed issues. Although his approach clear-lyfavoursacasuisticmiddlecourseasbetweeentoathrieguosriusrtipceunàswaerlvéignègre)uplethf,gahboriry®blsindtltytoeholay candidate and hasty or unconsidered allegianc r (lt distasteful to go into particulars. But his approach seems to be a gradualistic one. It all depends (cñteris paribus, doubtless) on each of the contenders' strength. It also hinges upon the degree of their legitimacy or illegitimacy, and on their good or bad performance, since in cases such as matters of rightful ownership utility and public-welfare considerations are to the point. Since all such issues are matters of degree, Leibniz's principle of co ntinuity seems to entail that allegiance is also bound to come in degrees. Each subject has to apportion his allegiance in accordance with a number of factors, among which are all those we have just mentioned. (But see four paragraphs below with some important quali®cations.) A possible consequence thereof would be that no allegiance to human powers is to be thoroughly steadfast or complete, and perhaps that no rejection of power-contestants has to be absolutely uncompromising or utterly unquali®ed either. It is hard to imagine a pretender entirely lacking even the shadow of an entitlement. It is impossible to be certain that a pretender will never be able to seize power. Human affairs in general and political affairs in particular lie outside the province of certainty. Thus the humble subjects can always think that, even though for the time being one of the contenders has hadgain de cause, God alone knows whether in the end he will be victorious or not. There are several additional reasons leading Leibniz to counsel allegiance tode factosov-ereigns. One of them is that in things royal, it is not up to the subjects or particular citizens to decide, nor is there any authority over and above that of the sundry state-holders. Leibniz admits some sort of minimal overlordship of the Holy Roman Emperor over the whole of Christianity, or in some matters that of the Pope. But he does not endorse a full- edgeduzerseniaéton their ¯
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part bearing on the states' dominion. Nor does he admit any other international order-enforcing authority.Shouldheacceptanysuchdevice,equalproblemswouldariseincaseacontestfor power eventuated over the overlord's capacity. But that is o utside the point, since as things stand Leibniz is con®dent no such universal sovereignty exists oris likely to be established Ð which is perhaps all to the good, after all. Unlike matters of disputed ownership among particular citizens, there is accordingly no court to settle political disputes. This is why Ð Leibniz proceeds to remark Ð foreign powers usually endorse whatever regime h as been able to ®rmly secure effectivepower,whetherbasedonsolidlawfulclaimsornot.ItisonlyGodwhocanjudge human sovereigns, thereby sentencing the usurper to the punishment and retribution he deserves. A further reason derives from a somehow pragmatic view of political power. He who wields power and he over whom such a power is exercised are bound by a quasi-covenant or quasi-contract, an implicit or tacit deal attending matters of fact to a far higher extent than matters of right Ð they areactiones in factumrather thanin ius. All power comes from God in so much as its coming into office is included in God's whole plan for the creation. But that on its own is nosufficientjusti®cationforpoliticalpower.Whatjusti®estheauthorityofsomepeopleover other people is, beyond matters of legitimacy of acquisition Ð which in the end always trigger an in®nite regress (that of going back to the ultimate sourceof entitlements)Ð, its serving a useful purpose, namely that of making possible for people to live together with mutual bene®t. Since such is the ground justifying political power, any other consideration has to become ancillary to political expediency. It follows that nobody is entitled to disturb or upset the established situation for the sake ofrerum nouarumÐ whatever their fancied embellishments Ð or, more to the poi nt, in order to gratify a legitimate ambition. In this connection it is worth considering Leibniz's views o n how a protracted possession of a property (iousutpacrelinquished by its former owner entitles the possessor to legal owner-) ship.AnargumentsupportingtheentitlementÐwhichisrecognizedinRomanlawundersome circumstances Ð had been put forward by Prof. Johan Werlow (o r Werlhof), which gave rise to an exchange between him and Leibniz on the subject (see A: 1, 12, N. 474; 1, 13, NN. 134-135, pp. 207ff.) According to Werlowdebent res humanae habere exitum; there must be a favourable presumption towards thede factohtroeupocstofesronvenienthemostcniectisiesssros, community; for nobody is to be deemed guilty of wrong-doing or law-breaking unless and until the opposite is proved. Werlow argues that for those reasons the assumption is no ®ction. Leibniz grants that, to be sure, no proof can go onad in®nitumand so no ownership claim can be established in a conclusive way; that long-lasting relinquishment of property may often be a ground for forfeiture of entitlement; and yet he contends that even upon such a background public expediency or favourable assumptions are not enough for a case to be juridically correct in a strict sense, but only in a very loose sense wherein ®ction plays a role. Those are matters ofas if.We cannot say that protracted abandonment of property constitutes a proof of a will to forsake it, since no non-arbitrary prescription term can be settled. (Again those are matters of degree.) Thus Leibniz seems here to draw a hard line between juridical entitlement and some slack practical entitlement which the law allows for expediency sake. Yet he proceeds to point out that in rebus magni periculi, ut cum de salute publica agitur, such hard lines do not apply. Consequently, when the ownership contest concerns a state's fate, no rigid and ®nal demarcation line can be drawn between matters of fact (public expediency) and matters of right (legitimate entitlement). Not only that. Leibniz in effect goes on to acquiesce in Werlow's main assertion, arguing that, even when neither rightful entitlements alone nor factual matters (favourable presumptions) on their own suffice to substantiate a case, the conjunction of both can be a sufficient ground for
«Leibniz on the Allegiance due to a de facto Power» by Lorenzo Pea & Txetxu Ausín the judge to adjudicate a property. Let us quote his own words: Jurisconsulti autem est regulas tradere quibus judex adjuvari queat in judicando, et cuique rei suum pondus assignare ¼ videtur mihi argumenta probandae al ienationis in®rma, argumenta autem favoris in possidente vel oddi (si mavis) in adversario valida esse solere; et cum pronun-tiabit judex pro possessore, plerumque causis favoris a te meque expositis, raro alienationis argumentis commoveri debere: in universum autem prescriptionis temporalis regulam jure naturae non esse constituendam, sed rem judicis religioni praescriptis rationibus coercitae relinquendam. That is to say: those are matters of jurisprudence. In the case of dynastic disputes Leibniz' s argument would amount to claiming that legitimacy reasons remain untouched, no general prin-ciple being averred to the effect that ade factoruler ought to be recognized as a lawful state-holder once a certain stretch of time has elapsed since he seized power; yet public convenience has to be given its weight, too, a careful balance of reason thus being called for. (But have the subjects the right to ponder those reasons themselves and act accordingly, giving or withstanding their obedience to whoever happens to rule over them? In principle Leibniz seems to think they haven't. Yet in the course of the Spanish succession war Ð see below Ð his propaganda effort in behalf of Archduke Charles, addressed as it was to the Spanish people, can hardly be understood without some evolution in his thought on that issue.) And yet all that is a matter of degree, again. Since we turn out to be in the dark as to who in the end will be victorious, as to whether what for the time being seems to be a reliably entrenched regime will endure or not; since, moreover, there are so many different degrees of a government's activity or existence being conducive to a smo oth partnership among the members of the community over which it rules; since not all disputes over legitimacy are on a par Ð in some of them the rightful entitlement is much more clearly on the part of one of the contenders than is the case in other similar disputes Ð, Leibniz's advic e is Ð even if not quite clearly Ð one of measuring, gauging, scaling and behaving with restraint, caution and moderation. According to him these are not all-or-nothing matters. No political struggle has attracted Leibniz's concern as much as the war of the Spanish succession (1701-1714) also known (in the UK) as Queen Anne's war. Leibniz devoted a long series of pamphlets to advocating Archduke Charles's candi dature to the Spanish throne:La jus-tice encouragée: contre les chicanes et menaces d'un partis an des Bourbons, 1701, ap. Oeuvresde Careil, III, Paris: Firmin Didot, 1861; reprinted by Olms Verlag,, ed. by L.A. Foucher Hildesheim, 1969; pp. 308-314;Dialogue entre un Cardinal et l'Amirante de Castille, 1702, ibid., pp. 315-59; pagneManifeste pour la Défense des Droits de Charles III, Roi d'Es, 1703: ibid., psp.V3I6p0o-4u3r1s;imitdiméemattaen'dtepenuaférafecl'Empereurrpsè'lléceitnoedàunProjéeiditnoneuoevll Charle ervir de la défense de ses droits sur la monarchie d' Espagne, traduite en castillan avec une préface, 1711, ibid., pp. 368-76;La paix d'Utrecht inex-cusableced,171.po,3tic.to.,IVmep.,p141-.0 Let us brie y remind the essentials of the affair (seeBourbon Spain 1700-1808by John ¯ Lynch, Blackwell, 1989). King Charles II of Spain died childless in 1700. The successoral order to the crown was not very clearly established in Spanish law. In fact Spain still remained, to a large extent, a mere juxtaposition or conglomerate of different and separate states whose only link stemmed from the matrimonial union of their respective sovereigns Ð what is called a «personal union», as that between England and Scotland under the Stuarts or, in more recent times, that of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Each state had its own successoral order. Anyway no undisputed presumptive heir could be found. Therefore two main powers put forward their respective candi-dates. King Louis XIV had married a half-sister of the Spanish King Ð Maria Teresa, daughter of the late Spanish king Philip IV. The wedding had been agreed upon through the Pyrenees' Treaty (1659), which had ended a very long war between France and Spain Ð in fact the so-called
«Leibniz on the Allegiance due to a de facto Power» by Lorenzo Pea & Txetxu Ausín 6 30-years war, which in this case did not ®nish in 1648 but eleven years later. The treaty stipu-lated that Princess Maria Teresa gave up both for herself and her posterity, male as well as female, any claim to the Spanish throne. Therefore, if the treaty was valid, French princes were excluded from the Spanish succession. On the other hand, a long series of matrimonial links blended the two branches of the Habsburg dynasty, the Spanish one and the Austrian one. Accordingly, the Emperor advanced the Archduke Charles's c andidature. Louis XIV signed several treaties of partition (so-called) according to which the Spanish monarchy would be divided, his grandson Philip, duke of Anjou, receiving a small part thereof, whereas Archduke Charles would be acknowledged as king of Spain. Austria did not sign the treaties, which were endorsed by the maritime powers, England and Holland. At the same time, Louis XIV secretly tried to secure the whole of the Spanish monarchy for his grandson. On his death-bed king Charles II bequeathed Spain on the French duke. He is said to have been pre-vailed upon by a powerful clique paid by the French court. (Louis XIV had also pushed his intriguesinRomeinordertohavethePopesupporthispretender.Onallthat,seeMichelde Grèce, op.cit., pp. 465ff.) There were numerous irregularities about king Charles's will, which was not established and authenticated in accordance with the received procedures. So, the duke of Anjou went to Madrid and was proclaimed king of Spain as Philip V. A coalition was formed by Austria Ð and most German principali ties Ð, the Netherlands, Portugal and England supporting the Archduke's claim to the Spanish t hrone. In 1705 the Allies occupied Barcelona, thanks to a popular revolt against the Bourbon monarch. All through the war, the Catalonian people massively supported the Austrian candidate, and to a lesser extent as much was true of the peoples of the other Spanish kingdoms which had belonged to the Aragonian crown Ð Valencia, Mallorca, Aragon proper. Meanwhile the Castili an people remained staunchly loyal to the duke of Anjou. So, the war was a civil war. (See Lynch, op. cit., pp. 38 ff.) The situation of those as yet nominally independent states was quite different. Castile had become a practically absolute monarchy. No parliament or Cortes had been convened for decades on end, and the king could impose whatever taxes he pleased. The oriental kingdoms were constitutional monarchies, wherein the royal powers were severely curbed. Billeting and taxation were strictly limited in scope; representative parliaments and other institutions existed, mostly controlled by the highborn and the wealthy, but not without some popular representation, too. In many cases, the low classes in the oriental kingdoms enthusiastically supported the Austrian candidature, thereby compelling the Archduke Ð or Charles I II of Spain as he was recognized by the Pope and by the great majority of European courts Ð to relu ctantly favour a moderate social reform. The war was fought not just with weapons but also with countless pamphlets. Among those who drafted those lea ets we ®nd Leibniz, no less. Not just one brochure, but, as we have ¯ seen, very many. All of them written with a deep conviction, displaying a wide range of argu-ments, always courteous when considering the adversary's a llegations and nevertheless uncompro-mising in his line of reasoning. Leibniz puts forward a principal argument concerning legitimacy and a number of argu-ments about political expediency. As for legitimacy, he argues that the treaty of the Pyrenees is a fundamental law, which, ¯ shouldthereariseanyconictwithothersuccessorallaws,wouldoverridethem.Otherwiseinter-national treaties ending terrible wars would lose their value, were it possible to reverse them on the strength of any legal document nobody had thought of at the time of the signature or even for centuries. Moreover, Maria Teresa's renunciation coul d not be invalidated by Spain's having failed to pay her dowry, since there was no proportion. Nor was it true that the only ground for
«Leibniz on the Allegiance due to a de facto Power» by Lorenzo Pea & Txetxu Ausín 7 herrenunciationwasthatofpreventingtheunionoftheSpanishandFrenchcrowns,ascouldbe ascertained in many ways: the treaty itself stated that the purpose was to guarantee and maintain the equality between both monarchies, which could only be explained as prohibiting a French succession in Spain due to the Spanish dynasty being ruled out from the French succession by the Salique law. An additional objection to such a construal of the Treaty is offered by Leibniz in these terms: for a clause in a covenant or a will to be worded as taken or agreed upon on account of some [purported] fact does not render the clause conditional; the would-be fact is not a proviso; accordingly, should it be attested that the purported fact actually is no fact at all, the clause would remain in operation all the same. Thus, whatever the goal of those who drafted the Treaty, what was signed has the force of law regardless of whether it serves that purpose or not. Furthermore, were it the case that the only goal was to forestall such a union, why was female offspring and posterity excluded? (What is more, with a Bourbon king in Madrid no warranty could be provided thwarting a future reunion of both crowns.) Last, the late king Charles's testament was null and void. For one thing, kings cannot bequeath their kingdoms. For another, the will had not been established in accordance with custom and law. As for political expediency, Leibniz argues that the Bourbon accession will bring about a loss of liberties, will make the whole of Spain into a despotic or absolute monarchy like that of France, taxing the Spanish people heavily, annulling representative bodies and pressing cen-tralization. (On each of those points Leibniz's forcast was proven accurate.) Later on, linking the Spanish issue with the English succession Ð Queen Anne and th e tories favouring a conciliation with the French and acceptance of Philip as king of Spain, which ®nally happened through the treaty of Utrecht in 1713 (seeQueen Anneby Edward Gredd, Routledge, 1980)Ð, Leibniz argues that the Bourbons's strengthening could lead to a Jacobite restoration in Britain with the loss of habeas corpusand political freedom gained through the revolution against James II. In his view all those matters were closely connected. The danger was French supremacy imposing upon Europe a kind of absolute monarchy where the sovereign could do as he pleased, and moreover all monarchs would become the vassals, in fact if not in name, of the French overlord. (Admitted-ly he also thought that a little absolutism on the part of those sovereigns who countered such designs was welcome, as a bad means conducive to a good end.) He also put forward a lot of different, separate arguments addressed to the Spanish people. The Bourbons having perpetrated brutal and continuous aggressions against Spain, it ill-behooved the Spanish people to requite their hostility by giving themselves as subjects to the French pretender. Nor were the Bourbons to be trusted as faithful defenders of the Catholic faith, their persecution of protestants notwithstanding, as could be inferred both from their alliance with the Turk Sultan against the Christian peoples and from their having been either unwilling or unable to thwart the spread of impiety, Godless-ness andaginelirtbein France. In addition to that twofold series of arguments, there is a further allegation which directly bears on the present paper's concern and which deserves a special treatment. Can people decide who is the rightful king by accepting his rule? The Bourbons alleged that the Spaniards had welcomed the Duke of Anjou, thus endowing him with legitimacy even, counterfactually Ð according to their lights Ð, had he been an illegitimate aspi rant. Leibniz argues that even if the Spanish people had consented to subject themselves to the French Duke, they would not have bestowed legitimacy upon him. Their duty was to be loyal to the rightful king, Archduke Charles. When there is a rightful claimant, no one is entitled to deprive him of what is his. Moreover, it is not by acclamation that peoples can genuinely express their will, but through representative institutions; however the French pretender had not convened theCortesupon his accession to the Madrid throne. Nor could it be asserted that all Spanish peoples had welcomed Philip (as the
«Leibniz on the Allegiance due to a de facto Power» by Lorenzo Pea & Txetxu Ausín 8 Catalonians in particular would con®rm by their resolute resistance to their bitter end on 11 september 1714, when Barcelona is taken by the Bourbonian troops commanded by an English-man, the Duke of Berwick, natural son of James II). Last, not least, such an argument about the right of peoples to decide who their ruler would be ill-became the French court, at a moment when in France any hint of much less than that was regarded as treason, subversion and sedition. Does Leibniz endorse the people's right to choose their ruler? No clear answer can be supported by his writings on that matter. His considered view seems to be that, all those issues being matters of degree, no claim being entirely validated solely by entitlement allegations Ð due to the in®nite regress we referred to hereinabove Ð, we are bound to fall back on a balance of reasons and grounds, each of them being granted a certain weight. Leibniz is no democrat. He seems to lean towards a Platonistic credo, to the effect that the really rightful ruler would be the wise, whose wisdom would evince a special divine gift and hence a special providence of sorts, which would make himregem adeodatum. Since it is only seldom that any such remarkable political talent arises, custom and law have to be cleaved to. All in all an Aristotelian balance of powers is often a good thing, but some sort of popular election is a good way of political ap-pointment provided it is not unlawful. Again those are matters of degree. No crisp, clear-cut, de®nite demarcation line separates lawfulness from illegality. So in very many cases the popular consent is rightfully, legitimately called upon in order to settle political disputes. Now, in such cases, is popular consent valid only in case proper procedures are observed? If we construe what Leibniz says about Sherlock's book with his pronouncements concerning the Spanish succession, what emerges is more or less this doctrine. Peoples are not to be blamed for their accepting an usurper when they erroneously believe him to be superior in strength or to be a rightful claimant. But despite his being accepted by the subjects, the usurper remains an usurper, who can be legitimately expelled or dethroned by the rightful claimant's followers. It is only when people choose their ruler by proper means Ð represe ntative bodies in accordance with law and custom Ð that a further measure of legitimacy thereby accrues to the chosen person's set of entitlements; popular choice is as legitimate an entitlement as inheritance, and in case of ¯ con ict other criteria would have to be resorted to, once the respective degree of popular support and hereditary legitimacy had been canvassed and ascertained. However those are mere guidelines, not stiff canons. There are no hard and fast lines sor-ting out proper from improper procedures, acclamation from genuine election, and so on. What is more, there are no hard and fast lines between political power and mere force. There is no abyssal disparity between pirates and sovereigns (a surprising declaration for Leibniz to make). When a man is compelled to take an oath of allegiance to a bandit, he owes the bandit some degree of obedience in so much, and for so long, as the latter provides him with some measure of security. Again no hard demarcation line between matters of convenience and matters of right. The contract is in operation even when it is only implicit or tacit. But then what about a similarly implicit covenant between the usurper and the subjects, as that which had been in some queer sort of way reached by the Castilians with Philip Duke of Anjou? Leibniz is committed to the view that it has a certain degree of validity and even of lawfulness,rebus stantibus(to put it Bismarckways). He refrains from claiming it in so many words Ð but then who can take fault with his silence, when he is writing propaganda papers on behalf of Charles III? What Leibniz steadfastly rejects is that such an improper sort of popular support Ð or even a less improper one for that matter Ð can endow the usurper with a degree of legiti macy higher than that provided by considerations pertaining to legitimate inheritance and political freedom and utility.
The boundary between scientific and nonscientific knowledge
Anthropoid rights and paternalism
The coexistence of contradictory properties in the same subject according to Aristotle
Essence and existence in Leibniz's ontology
Flew on entitlements and Justice
Arguing from facts to duties
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Fantasy Book Critic is pleased to present Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett. They are the authors of the "Mechanical Dragons" series, of which Havemercy was published in 2008, Shadow Magic in 2009, Dragon Soul in June 2010, while the fourth installment Steelhands is on track for a 2011 publication date.
The one thing people ask about Havemercy most often is, "Wait—you wrote the manuscript in how many days?" And then, sheepishly, one of us answers the same as always: "Well… Yeah, it was eighteen days, I guess." Because it's true, and that's exactly how long it took to write the first draft of the first book we'd ever manage to get published. It was a frenzy of ideas, of trying to make our schedules fit, of writing in between shifts at Starbucks or while editing a country decorating magazine. From start to finish, we didn't eat much or sleep much, and our entire lives were spent waiting for the next part to show up in our inboxes. At no point did we have any idea how the book was going to end. We just had a handful of characters, a whole lot of enthusiasm, and the desire to figure out what was going to happen for ourselves. Except when we were finished, we just didn't want to let go. Our brains were still firing on all cylinders; we were going a million miles a minute, just because we felt too lonely to let those characters go.
As much fun as it was at the time, and as fondly as we do speak of those blissful days, we never wrote a book like that again. And there are so, so many reasons why.
Havemercy underwent a lot of transformations after those eighteen days, first with a few trustworthy readers, then with our agent, then with our editor. And, admittedly, that process might have been a whole lot easier if we hadn't written the book in (yeah, we guess) eighteen days. It was the first time either of us had to edit something more than a college paper, where the most you have to do is tweak for grammar and maybe change the conclusion to be a little punchier.
Massive rewrites? A ten page edit letter? What did our agent see in us? What did our editor see in us? Maybe they'd all made some horrible mistake—and maybe we'd made a horrible mistake, too. It was pretty overwhelming at the time, and if we hadn't been working together, afraid of letting each other down by dropping the ball, we might just as easily have let the panic take control. Who knows where that manuscript would be right now if we'd let that happen? Who knows where we'd be?
Fortunately, we did have each other, three packages of multicolored post-it notes, and that same nervous thrill as when we finished the "final" page of Havemercy: not to let the characters we loved so much down by keeping them hidden away on some word document, buried in our inboxes.
Still, a lot has changed since that first manuscript and the two most recent ones we turned in, our third and fourth books—Dragon Soul and Steelhands, respectively. Both were ideas we had right when we finished Havemercy and we needed to combat that sudden loneliness, and both were ideas that changed massively from the first inception to the final draft that our editor gave her mark of approval. Not that we knew what was happening at the time, but in writing multiple manuscripts, we actually started to learn something about writing. Crazy when that happens, right?
For two people who used to feel like the magic spark of a good idea would die if we didn't pound out the pages as fast as we possibly could to start slowing down and planning things seemed pretty impossible at first. We're both incredibly impatient writers, who like to discover things as we go along, and neither of us likes to be kept waiting. But a book doesn't exactly work like that. The reader needs to experience that surprise, but it's probably not for the best if the writers are just as surprised as the readers are every step of the way. Neither of us worked too well with a plan—we liked to think of ourselves as being charmingly spontaneous—but because we'd had these ideas for so long, it became natural to do the unthinkable…and start working with an outline.
Not only that, but we wanted to get back to telling all the tales we'd missed out on in Havemercy. We wanted to get back to the stories that had fallen by the wayside because we were moving so fast, afraid we'd lose steam if we started to slow down. There are so many details we only had the chance to touch upon in our first book that we find ourselves coming back to, time and time again, searching to expand and, hopefully, to improve upon that original ideal, that spark that really got our engines going. Mechanical dragons.
It worked out the first time, crazy as it sounded at the time. But we still want to make it better. We want to make it work even more.
There's something in between slamming on the brakes and stepping on the gas, even if neither of us is all that good at cruise control. The problem for us has never been a lack of ideas, but of trying to refine them, not to mention trying to find the right pace. If we've learned anything between writing our first book and writing our fourth, it's that not everything has to happen immediately. If we're not able to write a book in a month, it's not the end of the world, but rather a sign that we're taking the time to do some self-editing. And hopefully our editor ends up grateful, too.
Collaborating on a book definitely allows us, as writers, to work at a more rapid tempo than either of us would be able to do separately. However, we've also learned a lot about how to maximize our productivity so that the end result is something we can be proud of—or at least something we can criticize a little less. We both like to think that it's no coincidence that our fourth book, Steelhands, had the least structural edits to date. (But it still had a ten page edit letter.)
Many congratulations on your success! I certainly spent more than 18 days on my first manuscript, but I appreciate that working with another writer would allow you to drum out ideas and plot lines more efficiently. What other benefits have you found in your collaboration?
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NZ election 2020: why gender stereotypes still affect perceptions of Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins as leaders
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suze Wilson, Senior Lecturer, Executive Development, Massey University
Women leading both of New Zealand’s largest political parties is something to celebrate. Watching Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins go head to head in three televised or online pre-election debates should surely dispel any doubt about whether women are up to the demands of leadership at the highest level.
As tonight’s final debate will also surely demonstrate, both women are confident, assertive and resilient under pressure, attributes widely expected of leaders. And yet gender bias continues to define aspects of their careers and performance.
While the format has offered limited in-depth policy discussion, the debates have been a far cry from the “gladiatorial masculinity” displayed by Donald Trump in the recent US presidential debate with Joe Biden.
Nonetheless, subtle but still influential gendered dynamics are at play in the New Zealand election campaign. Ardern and Collins navigate these dynamics in quite distinctive ways, which may help explain why they each evoke such different emotions in voters. But how do people form these opinions?
Even without formal study, everyone develops their own ideas about what good leadership involves. Researchers call these ideas “implicit leadership theories”, and they shape how leaders are perceived.
While these personal theories might not be correct — in the sense that someone might value leader behaviours that research shows are actually ineffective or harmful — they are nonetheless influential.
Gladiatorial masculinity: Donald Trump and Joe Biden during the first presidential debate in late September. AAP
What makes an effective leader?
Research on these implicit theories shows that behaviours traditionally associated with masculinity are more likely to be seen as leader-like: this means when some people think “leader” their default is also to think “male”.
This results in people expecting leaders to be “strong” in the sense of being “tough” and “commanding”, attributes associated with traditional expectations of men. Similarly, being intimidating, power-hungry, risk-taking, demanding and domineering are often qualities people link to leadership.
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However, a significant body of research suggests these behaviours are not, in fact, the key qualities that make for effective leaders. Rather, they tend to undermine innovation, inhibit quality decision making and fail to draw out the best from people. Instead, humility, collaboration, team building and inspiring people to work for a common good are more important. These are also qualities women often exhibit.
But because they are judged against an implicitly masculine norm, women continue to find it harder to attain leadership roles, and to then succeed in those roles.
Playing to others’ expectations
Given all this, it is not surprising that Judith Collins often adopts an overtly combative, masculine style to appeal principally to a more traditionally-minded voter base.
There are clear echoes of the former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher — the so-called Iron Lady — in Collins’s approach. She presents herself as a potential prime minister who would be tough, in command, in control, brooking neither dissent nor failure.
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The reality of gendered leadership expectations means that to do otherwise would risk Collins not being seen as leader-like by those whose implicit leadership theories favour such traditionally masculine notions.
But this is not a guaranteed winning strategy by any means. As British leadership scholar Keith Grint argues, it’s generally unwise for leaders to proclaim complex problems can be solved by way of simple solutions.
Gendered perceptions: Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins during the second TV leaders’ debate, the day after the US presidential debate. AAP
Strong vs nice
Collins is also caught by what researchers call the “double bind” that affects women leaders. If they display traditionally feminine behaviours, focussing on relationships and concern for others, they risk being seen as a good woman but not an effective leader. If they display masculine behaviours they risk being seen as a competent leader but a “not nice” woman.
The more Collins plays to traditional expectations of a combative, masculine style of leadership, therefore, the more she risks alienating people — including within her own voter base.
Ardern is equally at risk of the double bind but in the opposite way. Her emphasis on being kind and showing concern for others means she is seen by some as a nice woman but not an effective leader.
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Soft skills, tough challenges
However, “sensitivity” — meaning to be caring, sympathetic, compassionate, kind, empathetic, selfless and friendly — also features in implicit leadership theories.
There is evidence to suggest that these so-called “soft skills” are, in fact, key to effective leadership. So, while Ardern’s style risks lacking credibility with those who cleave to more traditional, masculine views of leadership, this does not mean she is an ineffective leader.
In a political contest between two very determined, confident and resilient women, it should be remembered that some voters will inevitably be influenced by gendered preconceptions of what makes a good leader — and that this is just one more challenge such female leaders face.
– ref. NZ election 2020: why gender stereotypes still affect perceptions of Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins as leaders – https://theconversation.com/nz-election-2020-why-gender-stereotypes-still-affect-perceptions-of-jacinda-ardern-and-judith-collins-as-leaders-147837
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Queens Of The Stone Age | Villains World Tour | Australia & New Zealand | This August & September | With Special Guest C.W. Stoneking
By Tony Polese · On April 26, 2018
VILLAINS WORLD TOUR
THIS AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
WITH SPECIAL GUEST C.W. STONEKING
Queens Of The Stone Age will return to Australia and New Zealand on their Villains World Tour, performing nine huge headline shows for Frontier Touring throughout August and September. They will be joined at all shows by Australian blues maestro C.W. Stoneking.
‘Queens Of The Stone Age, you beautiful bunch of freaks. Rock’n’roll just doesn’t get any sexier than the sounds this band lovingly wrench from their instruments and these skillful players perform with a synergy that proves they’re a band of brothers who genuinely rate each other.’ – The Music
Helmed by founding member Joshua Homme (guitar/vocals), with Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar), Dean Fertita (guitar/keys), Jon Theodore (drums/percussion) and Michael Shuman (bass), Queens of The Stone Age will kick off the AU & NZ leg of their Villains World Tour at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Thursday 23 August.
From there, the rock’n’roll legends will perform a second New Zealand date at Christchurch’s Horncastle Arena, before landing in Australia to perform shows in Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne and Adelaide closing out the tour at Perth Arena on Wednesday 12 September. These shows make good on Homme’s promise made while on our shores last year of returning before too long:
“Everybody who knows me knows that Australia is my home away from home.”
– Josh Homme
Tickets to all dates go on sale on Thursday 3 May – head to frontiertouring.com/QOTSAfor all of the details.
Following hundreds of epic shows, six genre-defining albums and multiple Grammy nominations, Queens Of The Stone Age blasted forth once more from the Californian desert last August with their most recent acclaimed chart-topping seventh album, Villains(released via Matador Records/Remote Control Records).
Featuring fan and radio favourites ‘Head Like A Haunted House’, ‘The Way You Used To Do’ and ‘The Evil Has Landed’, Villains was named #8 on Rolling Stone’s ‘50 Best Albums of 2017’ list and debuted at #1 on Australia’s ARIA Album Chart.
C.W. Stoneking, the embodiment of what some would say is a bygone era of music, will join Queens Of The Stone Age as special guest at all Australian and New Zealand shows. From his rasping jungle-rock-blues, to his well-oiled locks, and his familiar, though increasingly less frequent, all white clothing ensemble, he has converted fans across the world to his unique style.
Over three albums (King Hokum, ARIA award-winning Jungle Blues and his most recent release, Gon’ Boogaloo), and countless tours both here and abroad, C.W. has delivered his own brand of swampy rhythm and blues via his larger than life persona, incredible musicianship, and epochal performances.
Currently in the midst of wowing fans on a massive USA run and returning to our shores off the back of dates in Japan, Queens Of The Stone Age are not to be missed. Arguably one of the best rock bands on the planet, and armed with their latest rock masterpiece in Villains, these will be the tightest shows you’re ever likely to see. Their 2017 AU & NZ tour completely sold out immediately – don’t delay!
VIDEO: ‘The Way You Used To Do’ by Queens Of The Stone Age
VIDEO: ‘Head Like A Haunted House’ by Queens Of The Stone Age
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2018
Presented by Frontier Touring, The Rock (NZ) and Under The Radar (NZ)
FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
via frontiertouring.com/qotsa
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 1 May (2pm AEST/2pm NZST)
or ends earlier if pre-sale allocation exhausted
GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 3 May (12noon local time)
Thursday 23 August
Spark Arena | Auckland, NZ
ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999
Saturday 25 August
Horncastle Arena | Christchurch, NZ
ticketek.co.nz | Ph: 0800 842 538
Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
Entertainment Centre | Newcastle, NSW
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Friday 31 August
Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW
Tuesday 4 September
Derwent Entertainment Centre | Hobart, TAS
Friday 7 September
Margaret Court Arena | Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 9 September
Entertainment Centre | Adelaide, SA
Wednesday 12 September
Perth Arena | Perth, WA
C.W. STONEKING
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