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VTech Announces InnoTab 3S: 2nd Generation Wi-Fi Enabled Children's Learning Tablet for Just $109.99
News, Apple, Android, Google, iPhone, Mobile, Kids
VTech, a pioneer in children's learning tablets with Wi-Fi and a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children, today announced the introduction of InnoTab 3S.
The InnoTab 3S, the next generation of one of the first children's learning tablets with Wi-Fi1, features VTech Kid Connect2 - an exclusive communication app that allows kids to be connected with their parents and friends through both tablet-to-mobile3 and tablet-to-tablet communication -, a rechargeable battery pack with AC adapter and a kid-safe web browser. In addition, access to VTech's Learning Lodge app store - home to a plethora of downloadable content and curriculum for purchase - plus 20 free apps4, provides kids with a bright start on their learning journey.
For more than 30 years, VTech has been a leading learning authority, helping to establish the educational toy category with innovative products at an affordable price. Beginning today, InnoTab 3S is available for pre-order on www.toysrus.ca, www.amazon.ca and www.vtechcanada.com for only $109.99, making the InnoTab 3S the smart choice for parents who are looking for the right learning tablet for their children at a competitive price.
"It is with great pride that we launch the next generation of our award-winning InnoTab Wi-Fi learning tablet and reveal the evolution of our popular tablet, delivering the expansive educational content parents know they can expect from VTech at an unbelievable price," said Gordon Chow, President, VTech Technologies Canada Ltd. "As pioneers in the learning tablet category, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve and developing revolutionary, innovative, educational toys. As our second tablet to feature Wi-Fi, the InnoTab 3S is a shining example of the ingenuity that keeps us one step ahead of the competition while at the same time fulfilling our promise to make learning fun and technology affordable."
Connectivity Changes the Game
Following the success of the popular InnoTab 2S, VTech is continuing to set the industry standard with this second-generation Wi-Fi-enabled tablet, which brings families together and helps parents stay connected to their kids, even when they are apart, with the fun, new, exclusive VTech communication app, VTech Kid Connect. Kids can use their InnoTab 3S to send text messages and animated stickers to their parents' smartphones. In return, parents can send text messages and stickers to their child's InnoTab 3S. VTech Kid Connect gives kids the ability to emulate their parents, allowing them to feel like they are part of the text messaging trend but from a kid-safe, kid-friendly tablet. In addition, kids can stay connected to their friends and siblings with tablet-to-tablet communication, sending messages safely between two InnoTab 3S tablets from the next room or from across the country.
A value-packed Deluxe Apps Package with Premium Kid Connect will be available in the fall (sold separately), including even more enhanced features, allowing kids and parents to send each other personalized voice messages, photos, and drawings, in addition to texts and animated stickers.
With the kid-safe web browser, parents can have peace of mind that their children aren't accessing inappropriate content while letting them securely explore the sites they love in a kid-friendly, easy-to-navigate format. The web browser allows access to age-appropriate websites vetted by VTech's educational experts. Parents also have the ability to add additional websites, giving them complete control over what sites their child can access. This parental control feature is password protected to ensure kids can't add websites without their parents' permission.
Packed with Content, Value and Creativity
In addition to the VTech Kid Connect communication app and kid-safe web browser, the InnoTab 3S features 4 GB of internal memory (expandable to 32 GB with a micro SD card, sold separately), a D-Pad game control and updated creative camera features. For even more value, a rechargeable battery pack with AC adapter comes bundled with the InnoTab 3S, eliminating the need to buy expensive replacement batteries - just plug in the AC adapter for easy charging. InnoTab 3S also offers all the features consumers have come to love in the durable InnoTab 2S - a kid-safe Wi-Fi connection, a 2-megapixel, 180-degree rotating camera and a large 5-inch colour touch screen, as well as the Read, Play & Create cartridge and included apps such as the MP3 player and photo album. In addition, InnoTab 3S features a Wish List Maker, allowing children to wirelessly explore content on VTech's download library, the Learning Lodge, where they can pick their favourites, create a wish list and send the list right to their parents' email5. Parents can then approve items on the wish list, which wirelessly sends the purchases directly to the child's InnoTab 3S. | <urn:uuid:f2cb207a-c057-4c9b-9078-90a132ed6ead> | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | http://www.forwardgeek.com/article/VTech-Announces-InnoTab-3S-2nd-Generation-Wi-Fi-Enabled-Childrens-Learning-Tablet-for-Just-10999-20130729?article=VTech-Announces-InnoTab-3S-2nd-Generation-Wi-Fi-Enabled-Childrens-Learning-Tablet-for-Just-10999-20130729 | 2015-02-28T05:50:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936461650.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074101-00064-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.930762 | 1,079 |
When I drive my wife to work in the morning, we have to take a major highway and exit on the road where her work place is located. On some mornings, that exit ramp can be quite backed up, sometimes to the point where most of the traffic is sitting on the paved shoulder of the highway as everyone waits their turn to exit. Well, almost everyone.
Some people seem to think that they're special. So special, in fact, that they are allowed to drive past the long line-up of cars and then butt in right at the exit. It's not like they can't see that there's a long line of cars waiting to exit the highway.
And there are repeat offenders too! On a few occasions, we've seen the same cars doing this time and time again.
These assholes should consider themselves lucky. I'm just waiting for the morning that I'm right at the exit, and one of them tries to butt into the line ahead of me. So far, I haven't been so fortunate.
Then there are those who feel that they've waited in line long enough. This is a single lane exit ramp with a rather large paved shoulder. Once in a while other assholes will drive up along the shoulder, past everyone waiting and they'll do one of two things.
- Try to merge further up the line where most of the vehicles are turning right along a right bend.
- Drive up the left turn lane and make an illegal right turn.
I pray for the morning where there's a cop sitting in his/her car on the small paved island, unseen by the oncoming a-holes, and then lets see if they have the balls to make that illegal right turn.
WTF makes these people think that they're so special? I'm sure that everyone is in rush to get to work. All these assholes are doing is slowing down the rest of us who are patiently waiting our turn. | <urn:uuid:11d22173-8269-4719-8835-a3ab56a0a5d5> | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | http://www.scottpaterson.org/2007/02/traffic-line-jumpers.html | 2019-11-20T13:53:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670559.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20191120134617-20191120162617-00487.warc.gz | en | 0.978641 | 397 |
This is a pretty large update. All the collection GUIs were re-coded and now look a LOT better (that awful command line progress bar was done away with) and are much more responsive. On top of all the cosmetic changes, a lot of new features were added. Here is a list of the changes:
Tools for Devices:
Open log folders – Now they check to make sure the computer is on first, and will search for the folder in three locations. This should make them find almost all the logs.
Rerun Advertisement – Recoded to be much easier to read. You can now sort the list also.
Ping System – After the first ping, it now gives you the option for a continuous ping
Running Processes – Shows memory usage of processes as well as all the other data
System Info – HUGE update here. Tab one gives you all the information listed previously. Tab 2 gives you Add/Remove programs, with the ability to uninstall programs right there. Tab three gives you the Execution History of the computer, Tab 4 gives you the application install states of all applications targeted to that computer, and Tab 5 lists all services and gives you the ability to start / stop them or disable / enable them.
Wake On LAN – Now does directed broadcasts. Let me know if this change messes anyone up and I’ll put together a pack without this.
Reboot/Shutdown – Now has a few options. If a user is logged into the computer, you have three choices. Reboot/Shutdown the computer, skip it, or give the user the option to cancel the shutdown. You can customize the message and time before the shutdown also.
Collection Tool Changes:
Each GUI is much more responsive and neater.
The changes to Wake on LAN and Reboot/Shutdown are also in the collection tools. You have the reboot/shutdown options here also, and WOL does directed broadcasts.
If you find any bugs or want to request new features, you can leave a comment here or join the new right click tools group that was just created on this site. | <urn:uuid:3bc03fd4-6f42-4d5c-97f3-6f68779d90f0> | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/2012/10/23/configmgr-2012-powershell-right-click-tools-update/ | 2015-01-25T18:17:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422115861305.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124161101-00193-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.950157 | 431 |
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“Now I’m doing football metaphors, I fucking hate football metaphors”
– Chris T-T
There are two vital lessons I learned during my short-lived spell playing football for my university team almost a decade ago – the first is that I once had the skills and the motivation to lead a team. The second is that perhaps after those years of crashing, flooring and stacking it on AstroTurf or threadbare grass pitches – I do have very thin skin on my knees.
I was, oddly enough, made team captain in my final year – wearing the band, making the calls, shouting and yelling and we did almost win a game… once. We already boasted an excellent first-team. And with each new term bringing in new and talented players it was exciting to see from the sides – the subtle evolution in the workings of what was always a well oiled machine. By the third year of uni we had enough fit and enthusiastic players to start up a second team and I was made captain of our reserves side.
Rest assured I brought no beauty to the beautiful game. I was terrible. I doubt also the responsibility of captainship was mine for any great organisational skills I lead anyone to believe I possessed. I can remember many a game where pre-match warm up was me doing my best stunned expression and “I can’t believe they forgot our booking” – acting for my Oscar against the weight of knowing I’d yet again forgotten to book the pitch and / or referee.
Nonetheless, it turns out I was motivated to motivate others. I would give anyone their time on the pitch so long as they put the effort in and turned up to training. After all, I was hardly in a position to pass judgement over anyone’s ball skills! We wore a faded and well worn kit in various shades of blue – and turned out on a Wednesday to simply do our best. Looking back, there’s actually quite a bit of beauty in that.
Almost ten years on, I’m in the upstairs toilets of Norwich’s award winning live music venue and arts centre with blood pouring down my shins faster than I can mop it up with scrunched balls of toilet paper. I’d played it down at first saying nonchalantly that I would just ‘tidy things up’ with a quick swipe of an alcohol wipe from the front desk. And I skipped up to the ladies’ loos and slid the rattly bolt safely across into its collar, locking me neatly inside the toilet cubicle. On closer inspection, my tights and the skin on my knees were jaggedly gashed open and I was leaking bright red blood at a minor yet inconvenient rate and the taking on the beginnings of an unusual on-stage look. I could imagine that ripped clothes and a decent splish-splash of half-dried blood could be seen as taking the role of opening-act to an alarmingly visceral level.
A gig on home-turf is a wonderful thing for so many reasons and it’s a lovely thing to to be able to walk to and from a show. Unfortunately the rain had just started to drizzle that afternoon and was coming down in a medium-ish flurry by the time I was walking across the city to St. Benedict’s street for sound check. It was dark and wet and though safe under an umbrella and a woolly hat, disaster struck on the slight hill that curls down past Macawber Tavern and siphons into the alley by The Ten Bells. Nothing fancy. I just fell over.
I was glad firstly that nobody had been around to see, and then that, despite a hard and somewhat scratchy landing, my arms and hands were fine. I knew my knees had taken the brunt of the inglorious tumble but it was too dark to see the damage.
I wasn’t sure I believed in karma or fate, and as for comeuppance – surely that’s just the justice of storybooks, I’d decided. Thought provoking stuff though – the juxtaposition of bad behaviour and sudden accident – and when married together with such impeccable bite, it’s hard not to wonder if the former is mysteriously linked to the latter.
I was picked up and dusted down now and heading once again in the direction of my night’s work, walking in the the rain with my guitar and bags across my back and strapped to me like buckaroo. I had been offered help that day. But like so many days when I am offered help – whether it’s carrying things, paying for things, talking about things – the proudest part of me speaks first and firmly and I always seems to say ‘no thank you.’ That day, I’m ashamed to say I might have even turned down the offer of a helping hand with one of my more acute negatives – served with a side of mild daytime sarcasm… I can be dead nice like that.
There’s a real glory after all in being a one-woman show – doing things for myself and managing without help. Being self sufficient is a wonderful thing after all. So it is tempting to keep on running with that torch like it’s the only way to get around… until you fall over, that is. Being autocratic to the point where you feel someone carrying a box of CDs for you may in some way undermine your self-sufficiency as an artist or business person – is just deluded.
I hope this will serve as a cautionary tale and a reminder to anyone proudly flying solo that you don’t always need to walk out of the tunnel yourself. If people want to play on your team – let them. Tackling everything yourself may just lead to a set of unfashionably bloody knees.
Man of the Match went to the former sub, who played on through the rain, made a run past my house to pick up a spare pair of tights, zig-zagged to the shops for plasters, bought me a big glass of wine and carried my stuff home… well some of it…
I carried some stuff too.
[NB: door picture taken in the beautiful city of York – the scene of so many crimes against football.] | <urn:uuid:5e94a5f0-c608-4407-98e4-15cc6a4883ae> | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | https://morgwrites.wordpress.com/2015/09/24/football-metaphors/ | 2017-02-24T08:19:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171418.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00146-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975895 | 1,304 |
Demai, Chapter 4, Mishnah 4
Demai, Chapter Four, Mishnah Four
This mishnah deals with the prohibition of separating terumah and tithes on Shabbat.
1) One who had designated the terumat maaser of demai, or the poor mans tithe of produce that had certainly not been tithed, he should not separate them on Shabbat.
2) But if the priest or the poor man regularly ate with him, they may come and eat provided that he informs them.
Section one: In the scenario described in this mishnah, during the week a person had designated that a certain portion of his demai produce would be terumat maaser (the terumah taken from the tithe) or that a certain portion of his certainly untithed produce would be poor mans tithe. He had not yet separated these gifts from the rest of the produce. Even though he had already designated them, he may not actually separate them on Shabbat in order to give them to the priest or to the poor person. Again, one is not allowed to separate terumah or tithes on Shabbat.
The mishnah uses the example of poor mans tithe taken from produce that had certainly not been tithed and not from demai (which might have been tithed), because if the produce had been demai, he would not have to give the tithe to the poor person, as we learned in yesterdays mishnah.
Section two: If there was a priest or a poor person who regularly comes to his home to eat with him, then they may come on Shabbat and take the terumah or poor mans tithe that has already been designated as such. However, the owner of the produce must inform the priest or poor man that what they are taking is terumat maaser or poor mans tithe. If he does not, he has not fulfilled the mitzvah of giving these gifts to the priest or the poor person. | <urn:uuid:91479f21-a29d-4c8f-a91c-d1601d7e0c09> | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | http://learn.conservativeyeshiva.org/demai-chapter-four-mishnah-four/?print=print | 2020-05-31T09:34:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347413097.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20200531085047-20200531115047-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.980682 | 414 |
A = Adoration – praising God for His attributes and character
C = Confession – of sin
T = Thanksgiving – for what God’s done
S = Supplication – praying for myself and others
Supplication simply means to make a serious request, humbly and earnestly. We may not use the word “supplication”, but it’s the most common element of prayer for most people. We should pray for ourselves and others consistently; while maintaining an attitude of gratitude (thanksgiving).
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 NASB
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 NLT
And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. EPHESIANS 6:19 NLT
I need your prayers as a Pastor. In Ephesians 6:19, the Apostle Paul asked the Christians in Ephesus to pray for him. I’m asking you to apply Eph. 6:19 on my behalf; you can pray that scripture and put my name in the place of the personal pronouns “me” and “I”.
A couple of quick notes that might help as you pray for yourself & others.
Use a prayer journal where you log your requests and answers. In light of the fact I have many people and ministries I pray for, I used prayer journals for years and broke them into sections where I prayed for specific things each day of the week.
I’m not suggesting you do this, but because of my personality, my prayer journal was broken down into these sections: Sunday – pray for every aspect of my church & people who will attend. Monday – pray for missions & specific missionaries. Tuesday – pray for people I know who are without Christ. Wednesday – pray for workers in the Kingdom of God (pastors & friends in ministry). Thursday – pray for our Nation and our leaders from the President on down. Friday – pray for my extended family. Saturday – pray for myself. Then I had a Daily Section where I prayed for my family and some big needs related to my church. I also had a short-term section where I prayed for people in need; could be related to a surgery, a job need, etc. In addition, I kept the Pastors and their families along with other leaders mixed in throughout the week so I could pray for them over the course of a week.
As I’ve mentioned before, “Change Your Routine & Change Your Life.” I changed my routine in prayer this year. I’m now using Prayer Cards (explained in A Praying Life by Paul Miller). I use 3×5 cards to write my prayer requests and in addition to my time alone in God’s Word and quiet contemplation of Scripture – I spend a specific amount of time praying through the cards. I’m not concerned with how many cards I pray through each day, but I just keep going through them; adding new cards as needed and journaling answers on them too.
Example: On the Prayer Cards for my grandkids.
I have a card for each grandchild with their name.
I have Jeremiah 9:23-24 at the top b/c I pray this for them.
I’m praying for their salvation (1 Tim. 2:4, John 1:12).
I’m praying for them to become great men of God.
I pray 3 John 4 for them – that they’ll walk in truth.
I pray portions of Eph. 3:14-19 for them.
I pray for them to grow & develop in every way.
I’m praying for them to find Godly mates.
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He says, “You know it is long
past time to stop blaming the poor snake,
it wasn’t his fault, and when you stop
and think about it, he told no lies.
And what makes you think that he
had any idea of the consequences
of the offer, would you admit snakes
are as sentient as we are?”
She says, “I don’t disagree with you,
the snake should never have been blamed,
the real blame goes to the apple.
It was the source of all of the trouble,
and was it cursed and abused through history?
No, quite the contrary, it is honored,
recommended to avoid illness.”
He says, “But blaming the apple
is silly, it’s a piece of fruit,
nothing more, and was just present.”
She says, We both know you’d
like to blame Eve, it is the woman
you think was the cause of eviction,
but you dare not say it. For
with me present, you know
I would point out that such would be
an admission that women are
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This charcoal is better for the environment, better for you, and burns hot.
An increasing number of high-end chefs are cooking with blood…and it's not about the shock factor.
I have no doubt that if Andy Ricker wanted to cook burgers, pizza, or tacos, they would be some of the best versions I’ve ever had. But Ricker cooks laap pet issan, muu paa kham waan, khao soi, and other northern and northeastern Thai dishes at his casual, bicoastal spots. And people wait in line... View Article
Full of sticky, spicy chicken wings, of course
Think you love YOUR cat? Andy Ricker loves ALL cats
The Portland chef is a man on a mission. On a fish. With a cleaver.
This technique is as easy as Thai gets (which is pretty easy)
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The work has been going on for twelve years. The cost has surpassed $450 million. The economic impact for Louisville and the nation is astronomical. We’ve all seen it, but no one really knows much about it. The McAlpine Locks, located at the foot of 27th Street north of Northwestern Parkway, are scheduled to open in the Spring of 2009, and has been one of the largest ongoing construction projects in the city.
The project includes the removal of two small locks and the construction of a new 1200 foot by 110 foot lock to match the existing main lock. These locks can handle a fully loaded 15-barge tow in a single passage, saving hours each time a large boat passes through. In 2006, 55.6 million tons of goods worth $11.5 billion traversed the McAlpine Locks, descending around 37 feet from the upper pool the the lower pool of the Ohio River. With the addition of a second major lock, those numbers can be expected to increase.
As part of the project, the original sandstone lock dating from 1931 was removed to make way for the larger, modern lock. The Corps of Engineers has saved many of the stone blocks that made up the lock walls and resurrected them as a monument in the future visitor’s center park along with several artifacts related to river commerce. The McAlpine Locks are one of the only such systems to be located in an urban area and the project architects and engineers paid special attention to pedestrian and aesthetic concerns. A new bridge providing access to Shippingport Island features “aesthetic screening”, giving the appearance of a suspension bridge and a new pedestrian overlook will allow future visitors to peer over the lock walls as barges pass through. The new lock is functional but still in testing phases as the finishing touches are applied to the overall complex.
While the entire area around the McAlpine Locks is subject to strict security clearance, when the project is done early next year, visitors will be able to walk, bike, or drive across the new bridge to Shippingport Island for fishing or boat launching. The views up- and down-river from the bridge are quite beautiful, and the entire visitor’s center will be tied into the RiverWalk bike and walking trails.
Broken Sidewalk gained special behind the scenes access to the construction site and have posted photos (after the click) detailing the lock construction including inside the secure Lock Control Tower and along the new lock walls and hydraulic powered gates. Be sure to notice the escape hatch inside the control tower. Since the locks are operational all day, every day, you might just need to escape in the event of a catastrophic flood. | <urn:uuid:cd6a4dff-0ad1-435a-bd2d-29abac0e29ec> | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | http://brokensidewalk.com/2008/mcalpine-locks-work-nearly-done/ | 2018-01-21T08:31:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084890394.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121080507-20180121100507-00131.warc.gz | en | 0.955254 | 547 |
25pc Kolkatans can buy perfect gift for moms: Poll
Buying the perfect gift for your loved ones has never been easy. But when it comes down to buying a gift for our beloved mothers, how do we fare?
A recent Giftology poll conducted by Titan Watches' shows that:
- 25pc of Kolkatans can buy their mother's that perfect gift
- 11pc of Kolkata's youth find it the hardest to buy their mother's a gift for any occasion
- 19pc of Kolkata mothers buy their kids the best gifts ever
- An insignificant 2pc of mothers in Kolkata buy their children the worst gifts
Rajan Amba, Titan's Global Marketing and Product Head, said, "Titan Watches' Giftology poll is an insight into the minds of the Indian youth when it comes to the art of gifting. Mothers are our closest family members, and this strong relationship enables many people in selecting a gift."
"For some, no gift might seem good enough for them. This perspective is applicable when the situation is reversed and mothers buy their children gifts."
He further said, "The practice of gifting the perfect token of love - the art of Giftology, is a strength among mothers. Only 3pc of the youth say their mothers have given them the worst gifts. The Indian youth need to put a lot more effort to buy the perfect Mother's Day gift for the most special woman in their lives."
(Posted on 07-05-2014)
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We were laughing the other day. There must be some inverse correlation between amount of effort put into a video and the number of views it gets. Sometimes people just want it simple and raw. For the most part anyways. Some of our most viewed videos have been behind the scenes segments such as with Cirque du Soleil for the OVO show. Street festival footage is also popular including, for example, the recent SubZERO festival in San Jose.
Viewers don’t necessarily seem to mind if a video is long or short. Contrary to the opinion, at least among some, that shorter is better. If viewers are interested in the subject matter, they will watch through. Just ask Clint about TED segments, which routinely clock in over 15 minutes. However, lesson learned there: be entertaining and educational, and you will grab people’s attention. Easier said than done.
The easiest way to get views? Just unbox an iPad and film away. Of course, we’re trying for something different here; theater, arts, wine are slightly more difficult subjects to capture on video. Each on their own, they can be quite ordinary. The story, the adventure that wraps around them brings them to life… and we try to get better each time capturing this essence, sometimes more successfully than others.
So, here’s the top 3 videos on SSC for this week, middle of summer 2010. The top video makes us laugh… people like to seal it seems!
SSC Top Videos for the week of July 31
#1 DIY tips: Caulking baseboards (8,215 total views)
#2 WineTube TV: Star Chefs and Vintners Gala San Francisco (1,798 total views)
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Written by Torsten George, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Agiliance
Cloud computing represents today’s big innovation trend in the information technology (IT) space. Because it allows organizations to deploy quickly, move swiftly, and share resources, cloud computing is rapidly replacing conventional in-house facilities at organizations of all sizes.
However, the 2012 Global State of Information Security Survey, which was conducted by PwC US in conjunction with CIO and CSO magazines among more than 9,600 security executives from 138 countries, reveals that uncertainty about the ability of cloud service providers’ security policies is still a major inhibitor to cloud computing. More than 30 percent of respondents identified their company’s uncertain ability to enforce their cloud providers’ security policies as the greatest security threat from cloud computing. With this in mind, is cloud security even achievable or just an oxymoron?
In their eagerness to adopt cloud platforms and applications, organizations are neglecting to recognize and address the compliance and security risks that come with implementation. Often the ease of getting a business into the cloud – a credit card and a few keystrokes is all that is required – combined with service level agreements provides a false sense of security.
However, shortcomings in the cloud providers’ security strategy can trickle down to the organizations that leverage their services. Damages can range from pure power outages impacting business performance, data loss, unauthorized disclosure, data destruction, copyright infringement, to brand reputational loss.
Cloud Computing Vs. Cloud Security
A naturally risk-adverse group, IT professionals are facing a strong executive push to harness the obvious advantages of the cloud (greater mobility, flexibility, and savings), while continuing to protect their organization against new threats that appear as a result.
For organizations planning to transition their IT environment to the cloud, it is imperative to be cognizant of often overlooked issues such as loss of control and lack of transparency. Cloud providers may have service level agreements in place, but security provisions, the physical location of data, and other vital details may not be well-defined. This leaves organizations in a bind, as they must also meet contractual agreements and regulatory requirements for securing data and comply with countless breach notification and data protection laws.
Whether organizations plan usage of public clouds, which promise an even higher return on investment, or private clouds, better security and compliance is needed. To address this challenge, organizations should institute policies and controls that match their pre-cloud requirements. At the end, why would you apply less stringent requirements to a third-party IT environment than your own – especially if it potentially impacts your performance and valuation?
Most recent cyber attacks and associated data breaches of Google and Epsilon (a leading marketing services firm) are prime examples of why organizations need to think about an advanced risk and compliance plan that includes their third-party managed cloud environment.
Enabling Cloud Security
With most organizations beyond debating whether or not to embrace the cloud model, IT professionals should now re-focus their resources on managing the move to the cloud so that the risks are mitigated appropriately.
When transitioning your IT infrastructure to a cloud environment you have to find ways to determine how to trust your cloud provider with your sensitive data. Practically speaking, you need the ability to assess security standards, trust security implementations, and prove infrastructure compliance to auditors.
As part of a Cloud Readiness Assessment, organizations should evaluate potential cloud service models and providers. Organizations should insist that the cloud service providers grant visibility into security processes and controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. It is important not only to rely on certifications (e.g., SAS 70), but more importantly document security practices (e.g., assessment of threat and vulnerability management capabilities, continuous monitoring, business continuity plan), compliance posture, and ability to generate dynamic and detailed compliance reports that can be used by the provider, auditors, and an organization’s internal resources.
Considering that many organizations deal with a heterogeneous cloud eco-system, comprised of infrastructure service providers, cloud software providers (e.g., cloud management, data, compute, file storage, and virtualization), and platform services (e.g., business intelligence, integration, development and testing, as well as database), it is often challenging to gather the above mentioned information in a manual fashion. Thus, automation of the vendor risk assessment might be a viable option.
Following the guidelines developed by the Cloud Security Alliance, a non-profit organization formed to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within cloud computing, organizations should not stop with the initial Cloud Risk Assessment, but continuously monitor the cloud operations to evaluate the associated risks.
A portion of the cost savings obtained by moving to the cloud should be invested into increasing the scrutiny of the security qualifications of an organization’s cloud service provider, particularly as it relates to security controls, and ongoing detailed assessments and audits to ensure continuous compliance.
If at all possible and accepted by the cloud service provider, organizations should consider leveraging monitoring services or security risk management software that achieves
- Continuous compliance monitoring.
- Segregation and virtualization provisioning management.
- Automation of CIS benchmarks and secure configuration management integrations with security tools such as VMware vShield, McAfee ePO, and NetIQ SCM.
- Threat management with automated data feeds from zero-day vendors such as VeriSign and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), as well as virtualized vulnerability integrations with companies such as eEye Retina and Tenable Nessus.
Automated technology, which allows a risk-based approach and continuous monitoring for compliance would be suitable for organizations seeking to protect and manage their data in the cloud.
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So I posted earlier about yesterday so now Ill talk about the rest of the day...
I stayed within my points again yay! 4 days of eating completly vegan
I havent really craved anything yet. I think that changing what I eat has required a lot more planning so Ive had no "mindless eating" where Im just snacking on random things and all my dinners have been planned out. These are key tools for ww working and I think that this has made me realize that to continue to be successful with weight loss I need to plan meals better and not just grab anything thats around. When you limit certain things it makes you think so much more than oh I can just eat anything I want. For example not being able to eat cake and pizza at work this week simply because it wasnt vegan. Normally I wouldnt have thought twice about either. Thats prob 1000 calories I didnt have!
So tonight I made Vegan Creamy Mexican Dip
1 Jar of organic salsa,
1 package of lite silken tofu
1 jalapeño diced
Juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime juice
1 can of black beans rinsed,
1 tsp of Cajun
3 Tbs of sun dried tomatos in oil
Add seasoning until it tastes spicy and mexicany and not like tofu :)
Put all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth....add in beans after you empty into a bowl to add some "chunks"
1 ww pt for 1/4 cup
Enjoy with Vegan Tortilla chips or veggies
LAST CHANCE: I am taking this blog down!!!!
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Scarborough Spectacular Turkey & Tinsel
5 Days Away
Traditional Scarborough with its stunning scenery and seaside charm has been attracting visitors for nearly 400 years. This classic resort is rich in history but offers plenty to entertain with its diverse range of attractions making it the ideal festive destination.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
● Coach travel with reserved seating throughout
● Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the New Southlands Hotel, Scarborough
● Mulled Wine on arrival
● A special Christmas Dinner with a free glass of wine
● Evening entertainment
● Inclusive excursion to historic York
● Excursion discovering Whitby and the beautiful North York Moors via Thornton le Dale, Pickering to Gothland.
With a colourful harbour, bustling promenade and fantastic beaches there’s little wonder that Scarborough remains a popular coach holiday destination at any time of the year, offering a fantastic range of attractions and activities for all ages on a fantastic coach holiday.
New Southlands Hotel, Scarborough
The New Southlands is a charming hotel, ideally situated on Scarborough South Cliff and only a short walk from the town centre. The hotel offers spacious public areas to relax and features evening entertainment.
Hotel Features: All bedrooms with en-suite facilities, TV & tea/coffee making facilities • Bar • Lounge • Restaurant • Lift to all floors • Free Wi-Fi in all public areas.
UK Holiday InsuranceInsurance
At Caledonian, we always do everything we can to ensure your holiday runs as smoothly as possible from start to finish. For this reason, we strongly recommend you take out holiday insurance to ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected.
To provide you with a travel insurance policy designed with our customers in mind, we’ve teamed up with specialist insurance providers Towergate Chapman Stevens. Some of the benefits of our insurance policy include:
• All ages are considered
• 24-hour English speaking emergency assistance
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Name: Lloyd Tentzworth
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 180 lbs (330 lbs in "Ice Elemental Armor")
Eye Color: Blue
Alignment: Supervillain Squadron
The initial experimentsEdit
Lloyd Tentzworth was born in Cambridge, MA, to an abusive father, an aloof mother, and an immense family wealth. Throughout this struggle, he learned to rely less on his parents' money, and how to survive on his own. When he was 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. However, due to his brash nature, he was dishonorably discharged. It wasn't until the Navy started doing weapons business oversees that Tentzworth saw the opportunity for a comeback.
And that opportunity came in the form of a man named Lex Luthor.
He had overheard that Tentzworth was discharged for being overly violent on the battlefield. It was qualities like this that attracted Luthor's attention, and what led him to hire Tentzworth as one of LexCorp's premier "Gladiators." It felt as if the time was right too; in addition to dealing with Superman, he had also dealt with another new superhero, who turned out to be a special-ops police officer named Trevor Payne. He immediately thought of an idea that would help stop both him and, later in the future, Superman. And luckily, Tentzworth had no qualms with some of Luthor's methods; he didn't entirely trust Superman either.
His first few days as a Gladiator weren't exactly noteworthy, even though the job paid handsomely. The only major jobs he had done was stop a metahuman rally at Metropolis U and feed Power Girl to a bunch of cannibalistic parasites. It wasn't until he was called to stop a S.T.A.R. Labs worker from spilling secrets about some of Luthor's backdoor dealsthat he first came into contact with Trevor Payne, who, at this point, had taken to being called 'Fyrepit' (most likely because of his pyrokinetic abilites). When he and the hero Steel were done with him, he was very near-death.
And when he woke up in the hospital, the first thing on his mind (other than "where the f*%k is the nurse?") was revenge. He wanted Fyrepit DEAD. He was also wondering why someone took a sample of his blood while he was awake. Fortunately, a lot of his questions were about to be answered.
Not long after the Brainiac invasion, Lex had taken a sample of Exobytes, and learned how to make his own. What made his different was that, instead of inserting powers into a person, it would "unlock" powers based on their personality. Tentzworth was very interested in this experiment, and wanted to get back on the payroll as soon as possible. With that, he volunteer as a subject.
Since Tentzworth's personality was cold, business-like, and unforgiving, he was granted the power to control and create any ice form he saw fit. The Russian doctor who performed the experiment gave him the codename "Криогенные" (kriogeny, cryogenics in Russian). Luthor was very impressed with the results, as was his assistant, Victor Fries. He had told Tentzworth that the last person he performed experiments on was still hard to control. When asked what mission he wanted to start with his new powers, Tentzworth simply said this:
"It's simple. I'm gonna go back out there, find Fyrepit, and I'm gonna snuff that little frickin' flame inside of him."
With every experiment that Tentzworth/Kriogeny went through, his powers increase exponentially:
- EXP 1: This gave him the ability to rapidly cool down his body temperature, as well as shoot short blasts of freezing energy. He can also generate shards of ice, which he can throw at enemies.
- EXP 2: This gave him the ability to choose which part of his body cools down, and he can also create an ice shield around him. At this time, he was also given a pair of separate hand blasters that were powered by liquid nitrogen (as launching his own cold energy put a massive strain on him), as well as a spare jetpack.
- EXP 3: This experiment made his skin more puncture-resistant (as a side effect, his skin had now become blue). He was also given a gun that could shoot ice shards, freeze the ground around it, as well as release a sub-zero beam that would encase its target in ice (similar to that of Mr. Freeze). His jetpack was also upgraded to a winged "Mecha" jetpack.
- EXP 4: After working with Gorilla Grodd to defeat Flash (both of them), he used part of his devolver technology to make an "Ice Elemental," based upon the movements of a gorilla.
- EXP 5: Kriogeny recently obtained a serum from Orm (aka "Ocean Master") that would basically turn his skin into saltwater. Whenever he generates ice, it may be colder than usual.
Originally, when he was a member of the LexCorp Gladiators, he wore their standard mechanized suit. However, once he started going on Alerts as Kriogeny, he wore a simple ice-themed tightsuit (although it looked somewhat corny, it was actually made of the same material one might find in an insulated cooler. The suit is only temporary; Victor Fries (Mr. Freeze) is currently working on a new suit for him, fashioned from his own.
- Despite what most people think, a lot of his powers come with his technology. He is similar to Mr. Freeze, except he does not require a subzero suit to survive.
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The Keto diet or also called in Italian ketogenic diet currently very popular leaves no room for mistakes. But we're here to help you with a weekly beginner's menu. Or you can also read another article where we talk about how to start a keto diet or download the 21-day menu in PDF
How to start the keto diet
Welcome to our new keto diet guide for beginners, where we'll teach you how to plan a keto diet menu for the entire week.
Ketogenic is a diet, or rather: a lifestyle, as we prefer to call it, which is rapidly spreading among people who want to lose weight. And with good reason, as it's really helping people not only lose weight, but also get their diabetes under control and improve their overall health. So it's easy to see why so many people want to try ketogenic. At the same time, however, there is so much information online, and it is understandable how intimidating all of this can be for those who don't know how to approach this lifestyle. And that's why we decided to offer you this guide!
Important information and food substitutes in the keto diet menu
There are several supplements to use in the keto diet, some of these are:
- Keto Actives: food supplement to support weight loss. It seems to be a right product for those who want to reach ketosis.
- NuviaLab Keto: this also helps to achieve ketosis and reduce appetite to some extent. It favors the metabolism and accelerates the reduction of adipose tissue
Fats used for cooking
Many people use avocado oil primarily, but there are several alternatives available. Butter, ghee, olive oil, lard, chicken fat, goose fat, bacon fat and duck fat. What you need to use are vegetable oils with hydrogenated fats, so try to stick to the list above.
Meats you can eat
We assume that everything animal falls under keto. This means beef, buffalo, goose, deer, pig, kangaroo, camel, horse, even snake and crocodile. Birds such as chicken and pigeon, quail, duck and goose. All fish, from squid to octopus, oysters, mackerel. In short, you understand. What you have to keep in mind is that when using meat and fish it is advisable not to eat either the fat or the skin. And of course, beware of processed meats, including sausages, and processed meats which usually contain added sugar. It's time to start reading labels.
Vegetables are almost all allowed. Mushrooms, peppers, onion, tomato, eggplant. Those with a high insulin content such as potatoes, carrots, pumpkin are to be avoided. But also corn and legumes, except for lentils.
There are differences of opinion on alcohol consumption. Some admit it, because there are spirits like whiskey that don't have sugar, but if you need to lose weight, the general advice is to avoid it. Green light instead to all unsweetened and non-carbonated drinks, such as water, tea and coffee, but also soy milk and vegetable milks in general as long as they are sugar-free.
The keto diet menu
Breakfast: eggs, bacon and guacamole. It's a really simple dish but you can vary it in some ways, for example by replacing the avocado with spinach or broccoli. Or fry eggs in bacon fat (alternatively use butter) or replace bacon with chicken sausages.
Lunch: beef, broccoli and zucchini. Beef can be replaced with any other type of meat, from chicken to crocodile. For vegetables, it is possible to use from Brussels sprouts to asparagus. Use coconut cream instead of cheese if you want to avoid dairy products.
Snacks: ham rolls and salad. You can use chicken or turkey ham, and add some cheese (but beware of overly processed cheeses).
Dinner: chicken salad. It's quite easy to make, and you can also use beef if you don't eat chicken. Or even fish. You can also add spices such as curry, but be careful that they do not contain added sugar. Season with one of the recommended fats.
Some more information
Drink lots of water: Make sure you are always well hydrated by drinking at least two liters of water a day. While on keto your body tends not to give you water retention, and by drinking a lot you may lose weight faster.
Salt the food: Since you won't suffer from water retention, you may lack electrolytes, namely sodium, magnesium and potassium. You can also take supplements, but be generous when salting your food.
Get ready for keto fever: do not worry. In the first period, as your body gets used to it, you may experience symptoms such as tiredness, headaches and a sense of lack of concentration. Help yourself by drinking and taking electrolytes.
A small shopping list
With keto, as you know, you don't have to pay attention to the quantities, so you decide based on how hungry you are. If you have something left over, you can always put it in the freezer.
- Red onion
- Pink salt
- Low sodium salt
- Avocado oil
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Cheese cream
- Dried ham
- Dijone mustard
- Peanut butter
- Sesame seeds
- Soy sauce
Cooking for seven days!
The breakfast is quite simple. It's quick, and you can prepare it daily. For guacamole, on the other hand, count at least 2 portions so you can eat half an avocado a day. For lunch, prepare 3 or 4 dishes in advance so you don't find yourself in difficulty with the times, and the same goes for dinners. Snacks, on the other hand, can be made on the spot.
Breakfast: bacon and eggs with guacamole.
Take two eggs, some bacon, some onion, tomato, lemon, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste. Mash the avocado with the lemon, tomato and spices. Fry the eggs in the bacon fat, et voilà!
Lunch: beef, broccoli and zucchini
Cook the beef on the griddle, and pan-fry the broccoli and zucchini with garlic or onion. Add thyme to beef, and olive oil to vegetables.
Snack: ham and cheese rolls
Take some lettuce leaves, slices of ham and cheese, and make some wraps. You can season with mustard.
Dinner: Peanut Butter Chicken Salad
Grill the chicken with your favorite spices, add a tossed salad and drizzle with a tablespoon of peanut butter.
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The Made & Found Market returns to the Yummy Yorkshire Farm this Spring Bank Holiday Monday.
Join us for fairground fun come rain or shine!
Join us for our regular monthly ‘Market on the Farm’.
Create your very own SCRAPtastic bird feeder!
Browse beautiful hand crafted products in the Yummy Yorkshire Barn.
Join Farmer Jem in The Barn for Easter hunt fun!
Let the kids create their own choccy creations!
Meet & buy great produce from local producers!
Join us in the Pop up Parlour for a stone baked Pizza!
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JANUARY 8 2017 - VK NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA
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WIA moves ahead STEM involvement. -
WIA Hot Issues' website section has it all. -
WIA Special Purpose Grants Program for 2017. -
WIA Merit Awards Now Open. -
WIA & ACMA working together streamline lLicences for repeaters & beacons. -
WIA Director Roger Harrison VK2ZRH on recent actions by ACMA. -
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This one from the CASA monthly briefing via Summerland AR Clubs newsletter
Smart phones have been ranked the least wanted dangerous goods in Australian
aviation for 2016.
This follows an increasing number of passengers accidentally crushing their
phone in the reclining mechanism of their aircraft seat. This can result in
the damaged smart phone battery going into thermal runaway, possibly igniting
a fire. The growing rate of these incidents has seen airlines review seat
designs and update safety videos to warn passengers not to move their seat
if they lose their smart phone. There were 39 reports of lost or damaged
smart phones in 2016, with nine cases requiring emergency procedures.
Lithium batteries and portable power packs come in at number two on the
least wanted dangerous goods list with passengers still failing to carry
spare batteries safely. Spare batteries must never be carried in checked
luggage at any time but should be taken on board aircraft in carry-on baggage
with the battery terminals protected.
WIA BOARD TALK
Advocacy. Education. Support. That's what we do.
WIA moves ahead STEM involvement
The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) is developing a plan for the
involvement of radio amateurs in the Federal Government promoted Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) program.
This follows the successful WIA STEM symposium in Canberra on November 19, that
had 24 people attend to discuss seven presentations and a further 12 papers of
suggestions, ideas and concepts.
It confirmed that the target audience where contribution would have greatest
impact was at the secondary schools level Years 7 to 10, and fit in with the
school curriculum. The WIA believes that through the existing networks,
projects and programs can be developed that fit with and enhance schools STEM
There are a number of existing projects and activities that should also be
supported by the WIA STEM network.
A basic thrust of the event was to consider specialised talents through
mentoring and coordinating interesting leading-edge activities. The symposium
also thought how to promote and market the STEM initiative.
Within Amateur Radio there are talented people including many who can develop
educational programs and others having vast hands-on technical experience.
The plan being considered is to access a very broad range of skills and
knowledge that exist in some radio amateurs, and develop with teachers STEM
educational programs for young people. This will need a coordination role
across all States and Territories and the setting up of teams of interested
radio amateurs to carry out identified projects.
Now being considered is having a National STEM program Coordinator who can lead
it and State and Territory Coordinators, a STEM Wiki website that explains the
resource available and a directory of the volunteers. The Wiki facility for
STEM related projects and activities would be made public and promoted, but its
content moderated by the coordination team.
The outcomes of the WIA symposium and a possible STEM plan for the future
will be considered in 2017 after further consultation takes place with
interested parties and the broader Amateur Radio community.
'Current WIA Hot Issues' website section has it all
The WIA website contains the major advocacy issues it has worked on, or still
yet to complete with the ACMA and other government agencies.
During 2017, this will include further consultation on major changes sought to
the Licence Condition Determinations.
The proposed changes reflect new technologies being exploited and adopted, and
even techniques not yet thought about, and also reflect international trends.
The WIA member thoughts and views on them have been known since 2014, and
spelled out on this broadcast, the website and in Amateur Radio magazine.
It will most likely be the biggest change to Amateur Radio since the
announcement in late 2003 of the so-called Big Review.
That review was designed to simplify arrangements for Amateur Radio and set the
regulatory regime. As a result of it, the different licences classes went from
seven to just three, with the introduction of the successful beginner level
Now the ACMA is preparing for a 2017 review of the LCD that will invite input
on a range of issues.
Also this year, the complex, proposed new Radiocommunications Act will be
explained in detail at a series of stakeholder briefing sessions by the ACMA,
with attendance by the WIA. More on this by WIA Director Roger Harrison in a
To be informed and aware, check out the 'Current WIA Hot Issues' section of the
website regularly, at www.wia.org.au
No Special-Purpose Grants Program for 2017
Your WIA Board has advised that the Special-Purpose Grants Program of the
Wireless Institute of Australia, will not proceed for 2017.
The first WIA Special-Purpose Grant was awarded in support of the GPS-Locking
of VHF-UHF Beacons Project, proposed by Alan Devlin VK3XPD, and run jointly by
Alan and the WIA over 2014-15.
The project added GPS-locking to an additional 23 beacons on the 2m, 70cm,
23cm, 13cm, 9cm and 3cm bands across VK3, VK4, VK5, and VK6, ensuring frequency
accuracy and stability to within a few Hertz. And what a success that has been.
More recently, the Geelong Amateur Radio Club received a WIA grant to help
complete an Amateur Radio educational attraction project at the Queenscliff
Maritime Museum. A story on the Marconi hut and antenna mast built by the club
has been sent for publication in Amateur Radio magazine.
It is anticipated that the new 2017-18 Board will review the Special-Purpose
Grants Program in late 2017.
WIA Merit Awards Now Open
The Wireless Institute of Australia makes awards to radio amateurs to recognise
for their worthy contribution to Amateur Radio.
The actual award is at the discretion of the WIA Board and announced by it at
the Annual Conference held in May.
The Merit Awards recognise the work done within the hobby. The criteria plus a
Nomination Form are on the WIA website. When completing a nomination form, you
are not required to suggest which award should be made. Each nomination is
assessed to see if deserves an award and then which type of award.
To help, please include as much information as you can. Try to keep it in some
sort of chronological order. Include any information about other awards the
nominee may have received.
Nominations close on March 31, announced and where possible presented, at the
WIA's AGM and Conference at Hahndorf South Australia on May 19-21.
Licences for repeaters & beacons are now streamlined
Peter Mill VK3APO tells us the Australian Communications and Media Authority
licence applications for Amateur Radio repeaters and beacons are now handled
differently to speed up issuing and reduce errors that may occur. The ACMA was
having a problem with such licences under its SPECTRA system. All applications
for Amateur Radio repeaters and beacons had caused a problem in its software,
due to the unique nature of the applications.
At a meeting in Canberra the ACMA explained the problem it had to two WIA
representatives. It was then mutually agreed that the ACMA would receive
from the WIA a spreadsheet that had suitable formatting, to make the processing
and issuing of licences run very smoothly.
This is WIA Director Roger Harrison VK2ZRH with news on recent actions by the
Australian Communications and Media Authority.
Last week, the A-C-M-A published on its website the updated Australian
Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan - A-R-S-P 2017.
The purpose of the Spectrum Plan is to guide the A-C-M-A in making decisions on
the use of radiofrequency spectrum.
The key feature of the Spectrum Plan is its Table of Frequency Allocations from
8.3 kHz to 420 terahertz that divides-up the spectrum to show the general
purpose of each band, to which services the bands are allocated, and associated
footnotes relevant to the uses of particular allocations.
The A-C-M-A updates the Spectrum Plan following each World Radiocommunication
Conference, organised by the International Telecommunications Union and held
about every three years.
As many amateurs are aware, the last Conference was W-R-C - 15, held in
November 2015, which approved the word-wide allocation of a new amateur band
at 5.3 MHz, generally known now as 60 metres. It is available to amateurs on a
secondary basis, with Fixed and Mobile services being Primary users.
Secondary users have to avoid interference with primary users and have no
protection from interference from Primary users.
I told you a little about this in last week's broadcast, and there's more new
information on the WIA website Hot Issues page.
In announcing the updated Spectrum Plan, the A-C-M-A also published an
accompanying Explanatory Statement, providing more detail behind the changes
to the Spectrum Plan as well as how the Table of Frequency Allocations is
arranged, and its relationship to other legislation.
The A-C-M-A published a draft in September last year, inviting comment and
submissions, the deadline for which closed five weeks later.
The A-C-M-A reports it received 17 submissions from a mixture of government
agencies, communications and broadcasting industry members, and private
citizens. Of course, a submission from the WIA was among them. Some individual
amateurs and WICEN NSW also made submissions concerning amateur allocations.
In its Explanatory Statement, the A-C-M-A say that it gave - quote -
due consideration to the representations received during the consultation
period - end quote. You can learn about the A-C-M-A's considerations in its
Response to Submissions, which outlines its reasoning concerning how it
treated proposals on allocations and regulations in the Spectrum Plan.
As listeners would be aware, the WIA has for some years advocated the extension
of the 160 metre and 80 metre bands, upgrading 50 to 52 MHz from secondary to
primary status, a new allocation at 70 MHz matching those throughout European
and African nations in Region 1, and a another new allocation at 915 to 928 MHz
aligned with allocations in New Zealand and the USA.
The news is, the A-C-M-A has made the bare minimum necessary changes to the
Spectrum Plan, so we have more work to be done if we're going to make headway
with these extended and new allocations - including the new 60 metre band.
Rest assured, the WIA's Spectrum Strategy Committee is working with the ACMA to
determine when access to 60 metres for Australian amateurs will become
available and what is required in pursuing our other positions on 160 and 80
metres, 6 and 4 metres, and 33 cm.
The proposed new Radiocommunications Act will go before parliament early this
year. The A-C-M-A will be holding a series of stakeholder briefing sessions,
which the WIA will attend.
Advocacy. Education. Support. That's what we do.
This has been WIA Director Roger Harrison VK2ZRH for VK1WIA News.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS With thanks to IARU, RSGB, SARL, Southgate AR Club, ARRL,
Amateur Radio Newsline, NZART, VK3PC, VK7WI News and the WW sources of the WIA.
HAMS RESPOND TO SUPER TYPHOON IN PHILIPPINES
We begin this week's report with an update on amateur involvement in the
Super Typhoon Nock-Ten, a deadly Category 4 storm that raged through the
Philippines at Christmas, killing at least six and stranding thousands.
The Philippines Amateur Radio Association activated its Ham Emergency Radio
Operations Network (HERO) at the approach of the storm, the storm caused
mudslides, flooding and power interruption in five provinces.
The hams kept communications open using both HF and VHF radios as the storm
made landfall repeatedly.
ARRL say Authorities tuned into the emergency net where amateurs sent them
Our thoughts are with them all as the nation begins the recovery process.
Former Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) President William James "Bill" Gillis,
VE1WG, of New Brunswick, died December 26. He was 87.
Gillis spent his career in the technical and management fields of the
He was a veteran radio amateur, having been licensed as VE1WG since 1946.
He also held the call signs VE3WG and 5H3WB (Tanzania).
Gillis was RAC Director for the Maritimes Region and also served two terms as
president of the Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club. He also belonged to the
Montreal Amateur Radio Club and the Oakville Radio Club.
In addition to Amateur Radio, he enjoyed the sport of curling.
Norway close all FM radio broadcasts
The FM radio stations are now switched off in Norway; the first country to
move fully to digital radio broadcasts.
The Norwegian Ministry of Culture has made listeners to do away with FM radio
entirely, and adopted Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) as a national standard.
In Norway DAB offers 22 national channels, as opposed to FM that had dwindled
to five in the phase over to DAB.
Other European and Southeast Asian countries are considering the move, and
hopefully not just DAB but the FAR superior mode DAB+.
Meantime, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is planning for
DAB+ digital radio in regional areas - already available in capital cities
since July 2009, (other than Hobart). But there are no moves to stop FM
broadcasts, and in this diverse continent AM also remains due to its reliable
wide area coverage.
New Amateur Radio FM Transponder CubeSat Now in Space
The BY70-1 CubeSat launched on December 28 from the Taiyuan Space Launch Centre
in China. The satellite carries an Amateur Radio FM transponder.
BY70-1 is a 2U CubeSat project for education and Amateur Radio. It
features 3-axis stabilization and deployable solar panels. In
addition to the FM transponder, BY70-1 has a camera, and plans call
for downloading images and telemetry via a 9600 bps BPSK downlink.
The IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination pages list an
uplink of 145.920 MHz, and a downlink of 436.200 MHz.
AMSAT-UK has more information online at,
HAM RADIO OPERATIONAL NEWS - IT'S A CONTACT SPORT
All major Australian contests, rules and results, are on the
Contest Section of the WIA website.
Jan 1 - Dec 31 The Victorian Local Government Award 2017 Challenge
January it's the WIA's Ross Hull Memorial VHF/UHF Contest
Jan 1 AMSAT CW Activity Day 24 hours. All forms of CW are welcome.
WIA Summer VHF-UHF Field Day Saturday 14 and Sunday the 15th of January.
This is Roger Harrison VK2ZRH with a word about the
2017 Summer VHF-UHF Field Day.
It's next weekend - Saturday 14 and Sunday 15th of January.
The Rules remain the same as for the 2016 Spring contest,
completed just a few weeks ago !
Check out the Contests site on the WIA website.
Advocacy. Education. Support. That's what we do.
This has been Roger Harrison VK2ZRH for VK1WIA News.
Ham Radio On The Ferries 12th of March
WIA's John Moyle Memorial Field Day 18th-19th March 2017
WIA's Harry Angel Memorial 80 meter sprint Saturday May 6 10:00 -11:46 UTC
May 13-15 Mills On The Air
VK SHIRES June 10 and 11.
Trans-Tasman Low-Band Contest 160/80/40 Saturday night July 15 and Start Time
is 08:00 UTC and finish time is 14:00 UTC
10-10 INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CONTEST Aug 5 - 6
WIA's Flagship contest the Remembrance Day Contest 12th & 13th August
Aug 19-20 ILLW the 3rd full weekend in August since 1998
October CQ WW DX / SSB CONTEST (always Octobers Last full weekend)
Running ALL year 'til Dec 31 Victorian Local Government Award 2017 Challenge
New propagation prediction tool
A new Radio Amateur HF Propagation Prediction tool is now fully available.
The URL is http://www.predtest.uk
The 'Area Coverage' predictions have been available for some time, but a new
Point-to-Point prediction tool is available. Clicking on the link starts the
process, when the form is filled out a series of plots are available depicting
propagation between the required TX. and Rx. sites.
Any comments/suggestions please e-mail Gwyn Williams, G4FKH at firstname.lastname@example.org
All we Aussie radio amateurs may substitute their normal VK callsign prefix with
the letters AX, on Australia Day - Thursday January 26.
The ACMA automatically allows this privilege which was negotiated by the WIA.
The day commemorates the First Fleet's arrival in 1788 at Sydney Gove and the
establishment of a European settlement at Port Jackson, with the raising of the
British flag by Governor Arthur Phillip.
On Australia Day many celebrate our country and culture. This includes the
granting of awards, honours and the welcoming to citizenship of many immigrants.
National flags will be flown and the celebrations include fireworks displays.
The AX prefix is popular among prefix hunters and others while the use of a
special QSL card is encouraged by the WIA.
Throughout 2017, to celebrate of the centenary of Finland's independence,
Finnish radio amateurs are allowed to use the prefix OF in place of the usual
In addition, the special jubilee callsign OF 100 FI/portable district number
will be activated by various Amateur Radio clubs throughout Finland.
For QSL information listen to operator's instructions.
German Antarctic Research Base called 'Neumayer 3' is on air
until February. Callsign DP 1 POL mainly CW and digital modes.
This activity will count as AN-016 for the IOTA programme.
QSL Manager is DL 1Z BO and logs will be uploaded to Logbook of The World.
Lions Clubs International Belgian Amateur Radio operators are QRV as OR 100 LCI
until March 2017 to mark its 100th anniversary.
Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB and RTTY.
QSL via ON 8 ZL.
The 2017 Challenge Begins
To further encourage radio amateurs to operate portable stations a new,
year-long award is available for contacts with, and from, the 79 Local
Government Areas in Victoria.
On this, New Year's Day 2017 at 0001 UTC, the Local Government Award Challenge
begand and continues throughout the calendar year.
The winning Activator and Hunter who has logged the most municipalities in the
challenge will get at no cost, a professionally designed, engraved and
presented Wall Plaque.
Minor awards are for those who send eligible logs for either the Activator or
Rules and conditions of the Victorian Government Award 2017 Challenge are on
the Amateur Radio Victoria website:
Who and Where are our broadcast stations?
Remember VK2WI News will be a morning only transmission with the usual
morning line up - VK1WIA followed by VK2 News plus the ARRL DX News.
The transmissions will be at 10 am EDST being New Year's Day and the
8 th January. The evening transmissions resume on Sunday the 15 th January .
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FEMALES IN RADIO
ALARA - AUSTRALIAN LADIES AR ASSOCIATION
Net is held each Mondays on 3.570 MHz, commencing at 1030 UTC.
(1000utc during daylight saving)
36th ALARA Contest Results and Report
First 4 place getters in order of points scored are:-
VK7QP Linda Luther 5,770 Points:
VK3VIP Jean Fisher 4,296 Points:
VK5YL Shirley Tregellas 2,775 Points:
VK4SWE Lyn Battle 2,480 Points: using 3 modes, Phone, CW & EchoLink
(alara newsletter attachment)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- FINAL FRONTIER
Tomsk-TPU-120 CubeSat to deploy during EVA
The amateur radio CubeSat Tomsk-TPU-120 may be deployed during a Russian
spacewalk (EVA) in July 2017.
The satellite was developed by students at the Tomsk Polytechnic University
to test new space materials technology and is the world's first space vehicle
with a 3D-printed structure.
It was launched from Kazakhstan to the ISS on March 31, 2016 in a
Progress-MS-2 cargo vessel.
It will be deployed by hand during a Russian spacewalk, which is why unlike
other CubeSats this one has a HANDLE !
The call sign of the satellite is RS 4 S.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR OLD-TIMERS
QCWA Donation to Support ARISS Space Station Hardware Upgrade
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station has announced a "notable
contribution" from the Quarter Century Wireless Association to help support
the development and certification of new radio hardware for the International
ARISS-International Chair Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, thanked the QCWA for its
contribution and said that it arrived at a most critical time.
ARISS-International Treasurer Rosalie White, K1STO, said, "QCWA members
understand it's important to hams to have the ARISS radio for APRS and
other modes, and it's caused a number of hams and their local clubs to
donate toward helping to get the radio system upgraded."
ARISS welcomes donations toward the hardware upgrade project via the
Click on the "ARISS Donate" button, or visit the donation page on the
Those contributing $100 or more will receive an ARISS Challenge Coin.
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO AMATEUR YOUNG TIMERS
A Youth Net meets Saturdays at 0100 UTC on IRLP Reflector #2.
Young Hams Net 3.590 - 7:30pm Victorian time.
Amateur Radio Kids Day January 7
Organized by the ARRL Kids day, scheduled this year for January 7
is meant to develop interest in Amateur Radio. Please consider
this while operating the satellite January 7. Listen for kids
on-the-air or plan to assist kids with operating the satellites.
For more information visit http://www.arrl.org/kids-day.
(TEXT EDTION ONLY)
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RADIO SCOUTING
Sam VK6KSA is National Jota Coordinator.
Please QSY off the calling frequency after establishing communication.
Australian voice calling frequencies:
3.650, 7.090, 14.190, 21.190, 28.590, 52.160
World CW calling frequencies:
3.570, 7.030, 14.060, 18.080, 21.140, 24.910, 28.180, 50.160
World voice calling frequencies:
3.690 & 3.940 MHz, 7.090 & 7.190, 14.290, 18.140, 21.360,
24.960, 28.390, 50.160
Calling frequencies for Slow Scan TV (SSTV):
3.630, 7.033, 14.227
Calling Frequencies for PSK31
From our "good buddies" at Amateur Radio Newsline we learn that Radio Scouting
in the USA have updated the Radio Merit Badge program.
A big new addition to the Radio Merit Badge is a new option of Amateur Radio
Direction Finding. This combines orienteering and foxhunting and opens a new
interactive component to this program. Cellular telephone topics have been
added and different types of radio modulation have been included.
Key requirement changes were dropping open, closed, and short circuits
as well as schematic symbols and components as these are covered in the
Electricity and Electronics merit badges.
Other revisions include a Radio Broadcasting option which now includes
Internet streaming, regulations, and power levels; Medium Wave and Shortwave
Listening option includes both types of listening as well as listening via
streaming services on your smartphone.
These updates will take effect in 2017, and those scouts working on the
previous set of requirements generally can finish them up the same year.
For this and more information Radio Scouting, please visit k2bsa.net
WW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS --- RESCUE RADIO
IARU REGION 3
Emergency Centre of Activity (CoA) frequencies
3.600, 7.110, 14.300, 18.160 and 21.360 MHz
Vic police and emergency services receive radio upgrade
VK7WI News are reporting that outdated police and emergency services radios
will be replaced by the Victorian Government under a seven-year contract
The public will not be able to intercept communications on these new radios,
which will replace analogue systems with their encrypted digital technology.
"This sophisticated technology is more secure, has better voice clarity, will
reduce the risk of communication failures and improve safety for our emergency
services personnel and the community," said Minister for Emergency Services
The contract provides more than 8000 radios for Victoria Police, Victoria State
Emergency Services, Life Saving Victoria and Corrections Victoria, and can be
expanded to provide radio support services for other government agencies.
(Sourced by VK7WI from the Radio Comms Web E-zine)
SOCIAL SCENE 2017
Feb 19th VK3 HAMFEST Western and Northern District Amateur Radio Club 10am
Werribee Masonic centre 223 Watton St, Werribee.
WANDARC Hamfest 2017/Car boot sale
GREAT VENUE * HEAPS OF PARKING * MAJOR AND MINOR DOOR PRIZES *ALL UNDERCOVER
AND INDOORS * BACON AND EGG BREAKFAST * AND SASUAGE SIZZLE LUNCH * FREE TEA
AND COFFEE * THE ONLY WESTERN SUBURBS HAMFEST
you need to be here
Entry is only $6.00 (Doors open from 10am entry tickets will be on sale from
9am) "ticket includes one free draw in the major prize" extra tickets are able
to be purchased as well Call in on VK3RPS 147.200 tone 91.5
Tables are available at $20.00 each includes 1 entry and a lunch voucher
please contact Andy Kay, VK3VKT on 0409 160 948 or email@example.com
Feb 26th Central Coast Field Day, WYONG enter at 8:30am (vk2dls)
While we are now into the new year, it's all systems GO for the CCARC
field day at Wyong.
All the usual expected attractions will be there, Commercial sellers,
interesting exhibitors, lectures and don't forget this being the 60th. year of
the Central coast ARC, flea market slots are free - the sellers only need to
pay their entrance like any other visitor, so we look forward to a really big
flea market this year.
If you're coming by train, there's a free shuttle from the station to the
racecourse and there's disabled parking for those who need it.
Entry to the Field day costs only $10 per person, those under 17 get in free.
Gates open to the public at 8:30 am on Sunday the 26th. of February at
Full details are available at the FIELDDAY.ORG.AU website.
"Come and meet your mates at Wyong Field Day" on the 26th. of February.
This is Ed DD5LP/VK2JI for the Central Coast Amateur Radio Club.
March 26 VK3 EMDRC HamFest, Great Ryrie Primary School, Heathmont (VK3BQ)
Ap 28- May 1 VK4 Clairview Gathering between Rockhampton and Mackay (TARC)
May 19 VK WIA AGM Hahndorf some 25km from Adelaide (vk5kc)
This is David VK5KC on behalf of the Group organising the 2017 WIA AGM.
The venue is Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, about 30 minutes drive from
Adelaide and will be held on the weekend of 19th to 21st May 2017.
All are invited the attend the weekend, although only financial members may
Friday night will be an informal gathering. Saturday morning will be the
AGM and open forum. The afternoon will focus on a series of technical
presentations highlighting the best of the Amateur Service in VK5. Followed by
a discussion on enthusing new and old Amateurs alike.
Two partners tours will be offered on the Saturday to showcase the Adelaide
Saturday night will be a Gala dinner with guest speaker.
On Sunday we offer a visit to the National Motor Museum at Birdwood, or a
hosted trip to operate Parks and Peaks, or you may just spend the day
visiting the large range of shops in Hahndorf.
Sunday night will be a BBQ at the local football club fully supplied by the
Adelaide hills amateur Radio Society.
All details and registration are on the WIA website. Details of presenters
will be released soon.
So mark the 19th to 21st May this year (2017) in your diary, come along and
renew old friendships and make some new ones.
73 David for the WIA AGM organising group.
Sep 9-10 ALARAMEET 2017 in Cairns (vk4swe)
Nov 12 VK5 Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society Hamfest 8am (vk5kc)
AHARS Hamfest Goodwood Community Centre, Rosa St, Goodwood
Trading tables for second-hand goods. Sellers $10 a table.
Entry for buyers $5.
Commercial traders, door prizes, food and drinks.
Contact Roy firstname.lastname@example.org or David email@example.com
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Jackson Gregory and his wife Joan Wye were the artists behind the Davis Square tiles mural
My wife, artist Joan Wye moved to Somerville from Cape Code in 1973 and began Belfast Bay Tileworks in late 1974. I joined her as a partner in the business in 1977. We were located at the Vernon Street Studios (Rogers Foam Corp. building) in Somerville and produced tiles there from 1974 until moving to Maine in 1990. We made tiles in Maine for another ten years but on a much smaller scale. We mostly made tiles for residential and commercial applications but did a number of public art projects as well.
We lived on the top floor of a triple decker at 223 Holland Street (the Teele Square end) for eight years, then at 26 Appleton Street for another five and finally four more years in our workshop at 20 Vernon Street before we moved to Maine in 1990. We became quite fond of Somerville which, at the time, was the old Somerville that so many of the "children" remember. Our rent at Holland Street was $160.00 a month! It was rent controlled at the time. Two of our octagenarian neighbors, Gus and Mabel Bormann, were the previous owners of the three triple decker complex where we lived. They remembered when that area was quite rural and had many pig farms! The even OLDER Somerville.
We were artists looking for cheap rent, as artists often do presaging the changes to come in so many neighborhoods. But the new Davis Square Station Red Line station was the real harbinger of change as is expressed so often in the accounts on [this] site.
About 400 children participated by making drawings and, out of those, 249 were chosen for the mural. I spent about two weeks off and on at the school with the children. They drew on tile-sized pieces of paper and were allowed to do subject they wanted with the only restriction being - no copying of cartoon characters and no war/killing pictures. A couple of exceptions to that rule were allowed; someone drew a wonderful "Snoopy" and another drew a very benign looking warship with ( I think) big canonballs flying through the air I didn't want to "guide" them and it wasn't necessary anyhow. They were most eager to help and went at it with few or no inhibitions. The art teacher helped enormously with keeping the children from bursting out with TOO much enthusiasm. Her name was Alicia Mitchell.
What prompted you to do the Davis Square tiles project?
There was a competition organized by the Cambridge Arts Council for a project called Arts On The Line calling for proposals of artwork for the new Red Line.
The Red Line committee wanted to know if we could come up with an idea that involved an element of the community. The idea of working with children and children's art came up. We hastily created a few pseudo children's tiles to present to the judging committee. We didn't have time to create the real thing, and frankly, we weren't sure at the time just how we were going to do it. The tiles we made weren't so great. It's hard to imitate children. However, the idea of involving the community won over the judges and we we chosen to create the mural.
Admittedly, at the time we, would have preferred to have our "own" art chosen, but once the project got underway, it was immensely rewarding, not so much financially, but connecting with the kids was a great experience.
All of the children came from grades 1 to 6 (5 to 11 years old) at the Powderhouse Community School on Holland St. near Teele Square. Joan and I lived in Somerville for all of those years. First at 223 Holland St. in Teele Sq. ($160.00 a month!); 211R Holland St; 26 Appleton St.; and for a time illegally at our workshop/studio, 20 Vernon St.
Have you done other, similar projects?
Yes, we did three other projects with children's images on tile:
One was for the entrance/foyer of an elementary school in Cambridge.
Another was for a large exterior wall for the Home for Little Wanderers.
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On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 18), some transit agencies will run on regular weekday schedules while others will run on holiday schedules. We’ve collected the transit schedules for easy reference.
Click any link below for additional schedule information.
- BART: Saturday schedule
- AC Transit: Sunday schedule
- Saturday Service: Express JR/JR, DAR, Local (11, 19)
- No JX, JPX, 30Z, or C3 Service
- Modified Holiday Service: LYNX
- Capitol Corridor: Regular weekday schedule
- County Connection: Regular weekday schedule
- Tri Delta Transit: Routes 392, 393, 394 and 395 on Sunday schedule; no other service
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Daisen Kofun, located in Sakai city just south of Osaka, is the largest kofun, or ancient burial mound, in Japan, and one of the largest tombs of any kind in the world. Daisen is a massive, heavily wooded, keyhole shaped mountain in the midst of a very modern metropolis. The scale of the thing truly boggles the mind - the whole mound is 486 meters in length, and at its widest in the round part of the "keyhole," is 286 meters in width, while the highest point towers 40 meters above the ground. By comparison, the Great Pyramid of Giza is 230 meters along one side of the base. And if the mound itself were not big enough, it is surrounded by three massive moats, bringing the total dimensions of the site to 793 meters by 656 meters. Nobody is allowed onto the site, but takes more than half an hour to walk around the edge of whole thing.
Daisen Kofun's keyhole shape classifies it as a zenpokoenfun (literally, "long front, round back tomb"), the style of monumental tomb that predominated during the appropriately-named Kofun Era in Japanese History (ca. AD 300-650). Little is known for sure about Daisen, but it is believed to have been constructed in the early 5th century, and according to popular tradition, is the resting place of Nintoku, the mythical 16th emperor of Japan. Daisen Kofun is part of a large grouping of burial mounds known as the Mozu Kofun Group, and the tomb is surrounded by 12 small tombs held to belong to Emperor Nintoku's attendants. Nearby is the nearly-as-large Misanzai Kofun (third largest in Japan), traditionally held to be the tomb of Emperor Richu.
Daisen Kofun has never been excavated, because as the purported tomb of an emperor it is considered sacred ground, but an 1872 typhoon exposed a small burial chamber in the lower, front part of the mound, in which was found a stone coffin as well as ornamental swords made of gold and copper, fine armor, glassware, iron pots, and clay dishes. At other times, clay sculptures of horses and people, known as haniwa figures, have surfaced on or near the mound, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibits armor and swords which are said to have been taken from the mound, although this has never been definitively confirmed.
It is baffling why the Japanese do not promote this amazing site more for its tourism potential. Daisen Kofun is not even mentioned in major travel guides such as Lonely Planet, but is truly one of the most amazing man-made constructions ever undertaken, and is well worth the 20 minute train ride from Osaka. To get there take the JR Hanwa Line to Mozu. The mound is about five minutes by foot and English signage is plentiful. | <urn:uuid:ddee9c0f-943d-4267-a8d2-bef9dbff3dbb> | CC-MAIN-2016-50 | http://everything2.com/user/mauler/writeups/Daisen+Kofun | 2016-12-07T17:11:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698542217.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170902-00085-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.970176 | 611 |
42 U.S. Code § 660 - Civil action to enforce child support obligations; jurisdiction of district courts
The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction, without regard to any amount in controversy, to hear and determine any civil action certified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 652(a)(8) of this title. A civil action under this section may be brought in any judicial district in which the claim arose, the plaintiff resides, or the defendant resides.
1984—Pub. L. 98–369 substituted “Health and Human Services” for “Health, Education, and Welfare”.
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective July 18, 1984, but not to be construed as changing or affecting any right, liability, status, or interpretation which existed (under the provisions of law involved) before that date, see section 2664(b) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.
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ClickBank is one of the most popular affiliate networks online.
There are thousands of people making millions online by just promoting ClickBank products. While there are stories of affiliate millionaires, there are even stories of people who earned nothing from ClickBank.
It’s not always because they couldn’t market the product effectively. But one of the biggest reasons is not being able to choose the right ClickBank product.
It’s true that you can promote just any product you want and make money if a sale is made. But the reality is a little different. You need to know it before you jump into affiliate marketing.
Today I will discuss about how to choose the best ClickBank product that can make you some real money. Although there are hundreds of products available, there are certain products that are exactly right for you.
If you are serious, you have to be serious about finding these products only. Then only, you can expect some good results.
There are a number of ways to find out the best products in the market. There are already hundreds of popular ClickBank products you may know about. But it doesn’t always mean that if you promote them, you will make money.
The reason is that there is a high competition. As a result, you will have to work harder to make it possible and ultimately make some money.
No, I am not telling you to be afraid of high competition. Actually high competition is good. Because if a product is being promoted by a lot of people, it definitely means that it is in high demand. People are actually buying it and this is why more affiliates are promoting the same product.
But … you must remember that the products which are not in high demand are not always bad products. People are not aware of these products only because people are not promoting them actively. If you are new in this market, you should target these products only.
You should target the type of products that many people are searching for, but not many people are talking about.
So when someone searches in Google looking for information about a particular product, they find nothing. Think about it once. If you can provide these people the information they are looking for and ask them to purchase the product, they will do it. As a result, you will earn money.
Do You Know Why They Will Buy?
It’s only because they are looking for information about that and if you give them what they are looking for, they will trust you. This is very important as you are building a relationship with your customers.
Nobody will ever buy from you if they don’t trust you.
Remember, trust is the most important connection between a buyer and a seller. So if you can build this connection, you can actually make them think the way you want them to think.
This is how you will win the game. Please understand that it’s about fooling your customers and taking their money into your own pocket. But it’s about being honest to your customers and being a great seller as well.
So this was all about building a relationship with your customers. Here your customers are the visitors of your affiliate links or affiliate site.
There are many ways to promote an affiliate product online. But the most effective way is to build a small site regarding that particular product or creating a video review and submit it to video submission sites.
In the process, you need to give your customers all the information they need to know. You have to answer all the questions that they might have.
You need to provide a good reason to purchase. You will also have to tell them why need to buy. Once you have all these information and the ability to build a strong connection with your buyers, you are ready to promote the product.
So How to Find These Valuable Products?
You may already know that there are thousands of ClickBank products available in the marketplace. While there are thousands of products available, the reality is that most affiliates for go for products that are highly popular in the market with high gravity. Because they expect to earn more with these kind of products.
Even new affiliates do the same thing. As a result, a lot of products are not even being promoted. But remember, there are hundreds of people looking for information on the type of ClickBank products that are not being promoted.
Your work will be looking for these products only.
I don’t say that you shouldn’t promote a product with high gravity. But if you are new in affiliate marketing and want to see some quick results, it’s better to go for a product with less competition.
You may also be successful in promoting high gravity ClickBank products. But you will have to work harder. It will take time to get success. So you may be discouraged and I don’t want you to leave affiliate marketing for a silly reason.
You would find people who recommend going for high gravity products only. While they are not totally wrong, you have to be SMART.
Gravity is NOT a measure of popularity of a product or its sales or its quality. Rather, it is a time-based figure of merit on the success that other affiliate marketers have had selling the particular product. So if a product has low gravity, it doesn’t mean that it will not sale and people don’t purchase it.
So there is nothing wrong to recommend a product with low gravity. Nowadays ClickBank reviews every new product for its quality before being included in their marketplace. So the question of quality should end now. As a result, you will have significantly low refund or charge-back rates.
So if a product has low gravity, we can understand that it’s not being promoted by many affiliate marketers. It means that you will have significantly less competition to promote that product. Because of less competition, it will be easier for you to rank your sites in Google; for terms relating to that product.
Here’s what you can expect with a small ClickBank affiliate site. It’s definitely not a great income, but obviously not bad. So what are you going to do now?
Now I am sure that you can do your own research within ClickBank marketplace. To make your research easier and effective, You Can Join CBEngine. This is the top ClickBank Analytics search site on the web. So you shouldn’t ignore it.
So basically, your work will be choosing a list of products with low gravity. Now visit each of their sales page to see how attractive it is. Now you have to choose only the products with a good sales page.
A good sales page is the first thing a buyer sees and then decides to buy. So it’s important to have a top quality sales page.
Once you are ready with some good products, go to Google Keyword Planner. There is a field called Search for New Keyword and Ad Group Ideas. There is another field for your Landing Page. Put here the URL of the landing page of the product you want to promote and click Get Ideas.
Now you will find a list of keywords related to your landing page. Look for the keywords which have the highest number of searches. Choose the top keyword you have got and come back to the same landing page section again.
Now type your keyword in the field called Your Product or Service. Look below to find the option to Customize Your Search. Click Keyword Filters and choose average monthly searches at least 3000.
So now you would have a list of good keywords you can target.
It’s not guaranteed that you will always find some great keywords using this method. But this is the exact method that is being followed by top affiliate marketers of this world. This is the most effective way to find out some of best keywords to target while promoting a particular affiliate product.
Obviously you will not find these golden keywords for every product you want to promote. This is why you can’t choose just any ClickBank product and start promoting. Because you wouldn’t make money at all.
If you find at least 4 to 5 long tail keywords with at least 1000 to 3000 searches per month for any of your selected products, go for it. This is the best and most profitable ClickBank product you should promote. Believe me; you will make money if you carefully follow everything I mentioned here.
If you have some money, I would suggest you to go for a paid keyword research tool called Long Tail Pro ( Click Here to Have a Look at It ). It will help you find long tail profitable keywords quite easily. I have shared one of my affiliate marketing stories here. Don’t forget to read it.
Here is another article that shows the actual income potential of affiliate marketing. Don’t miss it. You may have heard stories of affiliate millionaires. You may have been inspired by their stories. But how many times have you tried to make it your own reality. You are smart. But they were smarter than you.
So take action right now and don’t get left behind. I promoted many affiliates products online. Sometimes I was successful. Sometimes I failed.
But I would always remember the lessons I learned in my journey. You may also fail. But don’t stop. Just don’t repeat the same mistakes again.
There is no marketing method that can give you 100% guarantee to get success. Just research more and tweak your methods to see what works and what doesn’t.
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By Mark Mellman - 07/05/06 12:00 AM EDT
“Stay the course” is not a plan for Iraq — especially because no one can even define the course we are urged to stay. Republican sloganeering covers up a failure built on intellectual quicksand and policy flip-flops.
Today, President Bush is asking the military to perform a task he previously argued was wholly inappropriate. When, in October 2000, he said, “I don’t think our troops ought to be used for what’s called nation-building,” Bush was attacking President Clinton’s successful multilateral efforts in the Balkans, not yet knowing that he would both completely flip-flop and fail where his predecessor succeeded.
Bush’s policy stumbled on those tricky little nuances he so disdains. There are indeed circumstances when using the military to build nations is likely to fail, as with Iraq, while other situations, like those in the Balkans, increase the probability of success.
Unlike the president, Democrats understand that our chances of success in Iraq improve if we begin to remove our forces now but worsen if we maintain the permanent, open-ended commitment endorsed by the GOP.
We should begin redeployment because:
• While U.S. troops can depose brutal dictators, history demonstrates the impossibility of a foreign power’s imposing democracy on warring factions by military means. We did impose democracy on Germany and Japan, but those were relatively homogeneous societies whose total surrender after an exhausting war meant a complete end to fighting. Even still, on a per-capita basis, we stationed more troops in those countries than we do in Iraq.
• Bush and his Republican allies are creating a culture of dependence in Iraq — dependence on American military might. As long as Iraq’s government has the crutch of American troops on which to lean, it will postpone the difficult steps it must take to wrest control of the country’s own destiny. Iraqis themselves understand this growing culture of dependence. Seventy-three percent believe that if U.S. troops left Iraq the level of cooperation between factions in the country would increase.
• The continuing American presence may well be increasing the level of violence rather than contributing to the military defeat of the insurgents. Nearly half of Iraqis (47 percent) actually approve of attacks on U.S. personnel, with almost a quarter strongly approving of violence directed against U.S. troops. Few condone attacks on their own security forces (7 percent) or against civilians (1 percent).
Despite the best intentions of our troops, their presence may do more to incite violence than to quell it. Again Iraqis understand their own circumstances quite well; 61 percent say inter-ethnic violence would decrease if U.S. troops departed.
For these reasons and more, ordinary Iraqis, along with their elected leaders, want us to leave. Frankly, that should be enough to warrant redeployment. Seventy percent of Iraqis want U.S. forces to be gone within 18 months, whereas only 29 percent come close to endorsing the Bush view, saying American forces should only be reduced “as the security situation improves.” Those who suffer most from the absence of security want us to begin to depart because they believe our withdrawal will enhance their own safety.
Iraqi reconstruction would best be handled by multilateral agencies. That is what Iraqis want, and it would be better both for them and for us. But neither the United Nations nor its members will provide significant assistance as long as the U.S. military commitment remains open-ended. We can only begin to entice others to share the burden by providing incontrovertible evidence that we are leaving.
The American military presence in Iraq is retarding rather than advancing the goals of stability and security. Staying the course impedes progress toward completing the mission.
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Although we started with a steamie, at Grosmont they did a quick changeover and changed us to diesel hauled. The steam locomotive actually went to the back of the train.
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Information included on a receipt
The CRA has specific requirements regarding the information included on a donation receipt. They have created a checklist of mandatory elements for use when issuing an official donation receipt ; they have also provided several sample receipts for different scenarios.
Some of the required information, such as the amount of the gift that is eligible for a receipt (eligible amount), may be difficult to determine.
A tax receipt can be issued only in the name of the individual or organization that actually gave the gift. If the donation is made by a cheque written on a joint bank account, the tax receipt should be issued in both names on the cheque, and the receipt may be used by either party to claim a tax credit.
Is a gift eligible for a receipt?
Before you issue a tax receipt, you must determine if you have truly received a gift according to the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA's) definition.
To be eligible for a tax receipt, a gift must also:
- be able to be valued; and
- enrich the charity (that is, the gift must be the result of an intention to make a donation).
If the donor receives something in return for their gift (known as an "advantage" by CRA), you may or may not be able to issue a receipt for part of the gift (known as the eligible amount of the gift). See Split Receipting for details.
Gifts that are not eligible for receipts
Some gifts, such as money received in response to a direct mail campaign, are eligible for a tax receipt for the full amount of the donation. Some gifts are eligible for a receipt for only part of the amount of the donation. Other gifts are not eligible for a tax receipt at all.
The amount of the gift that is eligible for a receipt (eligible amount), may be difficult to determine. If the value of the gift, and the value of any advantage given in return for the gift, can’t both be determined, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) does not allow a tax receipt to be issued.
Also, CRA generally does not allow tax receipts to be issued for the following (click on each item for more information, exceptions and examples):
- Donations received as a result of an obligation or inducement
- Donations of services
- Gift cards and certificates
- The purchase of goods or services from a charity
- Donations directed to specific individuals, families, or non-qualified donees
- Donations for the benefit of the donor
- Donations of non-qualifying securities
- Use of vacation property
- Lottery or raffle tickets
Electronic tax receipts
Charities may issue electronic tax receipts, if:
- the receipts contain all the required information (see Information that must be included on a tax receipt);
- the receipts can be reproduced by the charity; and
- the receipting information is stored on a system that is reasonably protected from unauthorized access.
Receipts may be sent to the donor by e-mail, if:
- they are sent in a non-alterable format such as PDF;
- they are signed with an electronic signature; and
- the charity keeps copies of all e-mailed receipts.
See the CRA's Computer-generated receipts for more information.
Keeping records of tax receipts
Charities must keep copies of all tax receipts for two years after the year for which the receipt was issued. For ten-year gifts and other gifts of enduring property, copies of tax receipts must be kept for as long as the charity is registered, plus two additional years.
Copies must be stored in a secure place and should be made available only to those with a legitimate reason to see them. (For more information, refer to the privacy legislation that applies in your jurisdiction.)
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Chapter 1 : Lest We Forget
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* Acknowledgment: The title comes from a line of Rudyard Kipling’s poem “Recessional.”
Author’s Note: I swore up one side and down the other that I’d never do this, never accept it. Famous last words…
Molly Weasley crested the second set of stairs and stopped to rest on the landing, wondering exactly whose great idea a house with five floors had been anyway. There were a great many things she enjoyed about growing older – a horde of grandchildren being top of her list – but bad knees were not among them. She’d have to send Arthur out for more Anti-Arthritis Potion later, but for now she’d just have to carry on slowly. She had too much to do to wait.
She’d spent the week deep in her annual spring cleaning – a task that just a few years ago had taken her a mere two days instead of a week – and she only had the unused bedrooms to finish today. The early morning sunlight streamed through the windows she’d scoured yesterday, reminding her exactly why this time of day had always been her favorite. If she hurried, she could be done with the cursory cleaning the now seldom-used rooms required in a couple of hours, leaving her the rest of the day to prepare.
And she’d need that time. It was George’s birthday today, and with most of the youngsters of the clan off at Hogwarts now, the adults were gathering at the Burrow later that night for a magnificent birthday bash. Harry and Ginny had planned it, swearing her to secrecy, and she knew it promised to be a night to remember.
Which meant she’d better get busy then, if she wanted to get everything done. With a small sigh, she started up the next set of stairs when something down the hall caught her eye. Puzzled, she stopped and went to investigate. The door to George’s old room was slightly ajar. Quietly, she moved closer and peered inside.
The room had changed since the days when her children were small. The two beds had each been replaced with a set of bunk-beds – more space to accommodate visiting grandchildren in the summers. The scorch marks had been mostly cleaned away, the smell of gun-powder had faded, and George was no longer using it as extra storage. She’d left the desk under the window just as it had been, though, and glancing inside she could see the back of one very red head sitting at it. She moved slightly, allowing for a better view.
George had the old chair he was sitting in tipped back on two legs, his own long legs stretched casually out on the desktop, ankles crossed. In his lap he held the worn photo album that Molly always kept in the room; she firmly believed her grandkids needed to know what their parents were like when they were younger.
Crossing her arms, she leaned in the doorway and just watched him for a while as he sat there thumbing through the well-worn pages, lost in thought. The morning light bathed his face and hair, emphasizing once again how much her little boy had grown up. He’d stopped being “little” quite a long time ago, actually. He’d crossed the threshold into middle age several years back, but of all her children he’d hung onto his boyish charm the most. Perhaps it was his chosen profession; selling jokes and tricks and sweets to make people laugh had to keep one young. He looked peaceful and calm now, if slightly solemn, and she didn’t have to stretch her imagination far to have a good idea of where his thoughts were. Her own had been running to the same point since she woke up.
She stood there gazing at him for quite some time, letting her mind drift back to the days when this house had been full to the brim with noisy, rambunctious, wonderful children. It was all she’d ever wanted – a house full of children to mother and the best wizard in the world at her side. It was nice to know that sometimes your dreams did come true.
George shifted in the chair, and she took the opportunity to make her presence known.
“Haven’t I told you at least a thousand times not to lean back on my chairs?” she scolded with a smile as she pushed away from the doorframe and walked into the room. George looked up, slightly surprised, even as his own face broke out into that radiant grin Molly was sure was one of his secret salesman weapons.
“I never listened before; a little old to start now,” he quipped. “Hi, Mum.”
“Hello, son. Happy Birthday,” she said coming to stand beside him at the window.
“Forty-two years of mischief and mayhem and you’re still willing to claim me?” asked George, eyes twinkling slightly.
“Always,” she answered with another smile, placing her hands on his cheeks and leaning down to give him a peck on the forehead. She brushed her thumb lightly across his chin and shook her head.
“Did you forget the shaving charms your father taught you?” she teased, using her wand to conjure a rocking chair out of the air.
“Naw, I’m going rugged,” said George, stroking the mustache and goatee he’d taken to sporting in the last few months. “What do you think?” he asked as she settled into the chair beside him.
“That you look devilishly handsome,” she answered honestly, giving him a little wink.
“Why thank you, Mum! I’d say my wife agrees with you,” replied George with a lazy grin.
Silence fell for a moment and so Molly held out her hand, gesturing for the photo album. George handed it to her without comment. “Is this the reason you’re sitting in your old bedroom at six in the morning on your forty-second birthday?” she asked gently as she flipped through the fraying pages, the faces of her children staring out at her from them, echoes of days long past.
George was silent for a long time, the mirth and teasing of moments before suddenly gone. Finally, he spoke, but his gaze was not at her but out the window, toward the paddock where he had played Quidditch with his brothers all those years ago. “Twenty-two years next month, Mum. And I’ve now lived longer without him than I ever did with him.”
The ever-present ache in Molly’s heart flared a little at his words. Time had dulled the pain, made it bearable, but it was still always with her. She gazed at her grown son as he stared out the window, but she didn’t speak. He had more he needed to say.
“I’ve always thought of us as a pair – always told stories of us doing things together, worked the shop as if it were still collectively ours – but I woke up today and it dawned on me that the majority of my life has now been spent without him.”
He sighed deeply and pulled his long legs off the desk, the chair legs thumping to the ground as he turned to face her. “When we were growing up I couldn’t fathom life without him, and now…” He paused and for the first time Molly saw his eyes were bright with the glint of unshed tears. “Now, I’m not sure I remember what life was like with him.”
He stopped again and Molly reached out and took his hand, squeezing gently as he looked back out the window and off into the distance. “It’s like I’m not a twin anymore, Mum. It’s been years since I looked at my reflection in the mirror and thought it was someone else, or waited for someone to finish my sentences. I used to hear his response in my mind every time I asked a question, but now I’m not even sure I remember what his voice sounded like. Sometimes…sometimes I realize it’s been several days and I haven’t even thought of him.” There was real anguish in his voice and Molly couldn’t stay silent any longer.
“George, of course you’re still a twin! Just because you’ve moved on with your life and made something of it doesn’t mean that the past leaves you! Fred is a part of who you are and always will be! He’d be proud of what you’ve become!”
“That’s just it, though, Mum. What I’ve become, not what we became. I used to know exactly what Fred was thinking. I knew what he wanted to do – not just that day but weeks, months, years down the road. But it’s been so long… I have no idea what Fred would be like now if he were still here. Would we still look alike? Would we still be working together, or would we have drifted off to different interests? I don’t know, and somehow that really hurts.”
“Those are questions you are never going to answer, George,” she said gently, gripping his hand tighter. “You can guess, and I’d bet your guesses would be closer than anyone’s, but sometimes life doesn’t let you have all the answers you want.”
He sighed. “I know, Mum, I know,” he said, gaining control of his emotions again. “It’s just…it’s like I’m two people. There’s who I used to be, George the twin, part of a pair. And there’s who I am today, just George. I never gave thought to the time when the second would outdistance the first. We had twenty years together, but what’s twenty years compared to a lifetime? What if, in twenty more, I’ve forgotten even more?”
“You know you’ll never forget him, George, none of us will,” Molly reminded him. “Even the grandkids know Uncle Fred; we’ve made sure of it.”
“But we do, Mum. We don’t mean to, but life goes on and we do. Take today, for example. How many years has it been since it was Fred and George’s Birthday instead of just mine? And this room? It’s George’s old room, not the twins’. We say George’s shop, and George’s old mates. He’s not just fading in my memory but from our vocabulary as well!”
That gave Molly pause. He had a point. They spoke of Fred often, at family gatherings, holidays, during comfortable evenings around the fire. When the drinks and laughter and memories were flowing he was there all the time, but did they speak of him in casual conversation anymore? Had he really slipped that much out of their day-to-day lives?
She supposed that was natural, in a way. You couldn’t dwell constantly in the past and still have the strength and courage to face the future. Fred would probably understand that better than anyone. But it did hurt, did cause you to suck in your breath and pull up short, when you realized just how much life had passed without him there.
“I reckon,” she started slowly, “that some of that happened because we were worried for you. For a while there, right after he died, we weren’t sure we weren’t going to lose you as well, dear. We figured it might be easier if you weren’t constantly reminded of who you were missing, who we all were missing. And then, it just became habit.”
George nodded. “Yeah, I know.”
“Habits can be changed, though, Georgie,” she said. “And memories can be strengthened, renewed, encouraged. I can’t think of a better day to start than today.”
George’s smile suddenly broke through the sadness that had settled in the room. “Please, let’s do. That’s my birthday wish.” He sat up, pulling his hand from her grasp and looking around his boyhood room. “We lived so much, Mum, in those twenty years. Maybe somehow we always knew we wouldn’t have much time. Maybe that’s why we were so crazy – we knew we had to make the most of it. It hurts like heck to think about it sometimes, but I don’t want to forget either! I don’t want to wake up in twenty more years and realize I’ve lost him, not just from life but from my memory as well.”
“Deal,” she warmly, handing him back the photo album. “Operation Reintroduce Fred starts today. But Georgie, I really don’t reckon you need to worry too much. You know if you ever really forgot him, or stopped thinking about him, he’d haunt you with a skill that would put Peeves to shame.”
George threw back his head and laughed – a warm, hearty sound that filled the whole room. “Abso-bloody-lutly! And Fred, bro,” he said glancing up at the ceiling as he put a hand over his heart, “for the sake of my sanity and nerves may that day never come!”
Molly joined in his laughter. She really couldn’t help it. Laughter from the twins had always been contagious and they knew it; it had gotten them out of many a scrape that should have left their little bottoms ringing. “And now my handsome, young, strong son, how about helping your poor old mum with the last of the cleaning? After all, I am getting ready for your birthday party.” She flicked her wand and a frilly, flowered apron appeared out of thin air. She held it out to him, her eyebrows raised.
“Will you make me breakfast when we’re done? Pancakes with chocolate chips in them?” he pleaded.
A chortle escaped Molly before she could hold it back. “Are you turning forty-two or four?”
“A man never out-grows chocolate chip pancakes made for him by his mum,” said George solemnly.
“Oh, all right, you. Help me with the cleaning and I’ll make you pancakes. But don’t you dare tell your siblings about this or I’ll have Ron and Charlie showing up at my house every other morning. Harry, too, probably.”
“Thanks, Mum!” he cried happily, stooping to plant a kiss on her wrinkled cheek before pulling the apron from her hand and tying it on with a flourish. He struck dashing pose, which set Molly laughing again, then frowned.
“This color is so horrid with my complexion,” he whined in a nasal falsetto. He waved his wand at the apron and the flowers tuned into gaudy purple and orange stripes that clashed splendidly with his hair. “There, now I believe I’m ready to go. Put me to work, Mother Dearest. I am at your service.” He gave her a sweeping bow.
“Oh, George,” said Molly through gasps of laughter as she clutched at her heart. “What are you going to tell your father if I keel over dead from laughing at you?”
“That Fred made me do it.”
“You really are incorrigible.”
“Come on then,” said Molly, leading the way out of the room. “You can have the top floors and I’ll take the lower ones. And remember, I want real cleaning, not just whisking the dirt under the rug with your wand and blasting the sheets with one of your fragrance spells.”
“I’m hurt you would even think it, Mum!” cried George.
“Well, just remember I will be inspecting when you’re done. There are chocolate chip pancakes hanging in the balance…”
“They will be cleaner than they have ever been, I swear,” he made a crossing motion over his heart and then bounded up the stairs after giving her another lopsided grin.
For a few moments after he’d vanished, Molly stayed in the doorway of the old bedroom. George had left the photo album open on the desk, and she could barely make out the image of the twins in their Quidditch robes, arms wrapped around each other’s shoulders, grinning madly as they each waved with their free hand at the camera.
“Keeping an eye on him, aren’t you,” she addressed the photo quietly. “Good, he needs it.” She glanced one last time around the room, recalling again those blessed memories. “Happy Birthday, Fred,” she finally said warmly, the ache in her heart somehow not as painful as usual. “I love you, son,” she added then pulled the door closed. This room, she decided, didn’t need cleaning. It was perfect just as it was.
“What is once loved, you will find, is always yours from that day.
Take it home, in your mind, and nothing ever can take it away.”
- Elizabeth Coatsworth
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Dropped Out: Iowa (#18), Virginia Tech (#20), Georgia (#22), Penn State (#24).
Sorry for not posting more, Evil Accounting Exam of Doom kinda required my attention. Anyway, I don't even really remember what games I watched, so I'll just skip straight to my thoughts, expanded somewhat from the usual:
The Top Nine
1. Ohio State - We've looked consistently good, Michigan's looked consistently good. I've got the Buckeyes just a little bit ahead of Michigan, based mostly on the win over Texas. It's better than anything anyone else has.
2. Michigan - Some would argue that their win over Penn State was better than ours, and it's tough to argue otherwise, so I won't. My response instead would be that our win over Michigan State was better than theirs, so they cancel out. Fortunately, we get to settle the whole thing on the field, and it's looking more and more like it'll be for all the proverbial marbles.
3. USC - I kinda think several teams below them would beat them, but going undefeated in a real (i.e. non-Big East) conference counts for something, so they stay top three.
4. Texas - Interesting factoid: this weekend's game against Nebraska will be the first time they've traveled outside of Texas this season. They may have been the quietest top ten team this season. They had the loss to Ohio State, then they've split their time between destroying crappy teams from other parts of Texas and looking respectable against decent Big 12 competition. I'll feel a lot better about the top five ranking for them if they get by Nebraska.
5. Tennessee - I think one of the SEC teams is a top five team, but which one? Momentum has gotten the Vols to this ranking, but I don't really know if they're the best of the conference or not.
6. California - Probably the best team in the Pac 10, but that whuppin' at Tennessee should still be factored in. USC plays them followed by Notre Dame in a couple weeks, and those two games will go a long way toward sorting out the top ten.
7. Notre Dame - They don't really seem like a top ten team, but who else is there? They got stomped by Michigan, and they were going to lose to Michigan State before they made like Cinderella at midnight and turned back into MSU, but they've been fine other than that. Maybe they just have a problem with teams from Michigan. None of the directional Michigan schools are on the schedule, so it's smooth sailing for the Fighting Irish.
8. West Virginia - All they do is run the ball. They don't throw it, and they don't play defense. But they run the ball really, really, really well. I think, though, that all the teams ranked above them (and maybe several below) could stop their rushing attack. Therefore, they're at number eight.
9. Clemson - They also run the ball really well. They're sort of West Virginia minus the option and plus a bit of defense. I think they're more talented than West Virginia, in fact. However, the fact remains that they are Clemson, the Michigan State of the ACC. As a result, I have difficulty putting them any higher than this.
And the rest:
All those SEC teams - will you all kindly sort out who's good in the conference? Everyone's beating up on each other, and I understand that's all good, exciting, rough-and-tumble southern footbaw, but as a Yankee observer, I have a tough time telling if that means you're all good, or all decent. Until a pecking order emerges, I'm just going to stick Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, and LSU in a jumble.
14. Georgia Tech - They sure looked impressive against Bye, huh? Ok, I'm not sure why they got that boost. But I don't think it's too crazy a place for them. Calvin Johnson's awesome, the defense is good. Why not #14 for them?
15. Louisville - I saw Cincinnati. They have potential, but they aren't good. If you expect me to think you're a top ten team, you should not have to hold on to beat Cincinnati at home.
18. Wisconsin - Gradually establishing themselves as the third-best team in the Big Ten. How good does that make them? I dunno, but 18 feels about right.
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Please don’t take the commentary on the movies and TV shows too seriously, as they’re meant not to be reviews but rather previews that include the general thoughts and ramblings of a twice-committed DVD addict. The categories represent solely the author’s intentions towards the films at hand, and are in no way meant to be a reflection on what he thinks other people should rent or buy. So if he ends up putting a movie you like in the “Skip it” section without having seen it, please keep in mind that the time you could spend leaving a spiteful but ultimately futile comment could instead be used for more pleasant things in life. Like buying DVDs.
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Work and Family Life of Academics
Reports on a seminar organized by Middlesex's Gender & Diversity cluster
In December 2019 the Gender & Diversity Research Cluster and the Management, Leadership & Organizations Department at Middlesex were delighted to welcome Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes from Boston College School in the US. Marcie's presentation (handout of slides can be downloaded here; please cite if content is used) drew a large audience from across different Schools at Middlesex University as well as other universities in the London area.
In 2018, Marcie received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN), to honour her extraordinary contributions to work-family scholarship. Marcie's highly engaging talk was followed by a networking meeting with a smaller group (see 2nd picture below).
This seminar explored how work-family paradigms help provide insights about the experiences of today’s workers – particularly academics – in the context of workforce diversity. Marcie used an adapted model of the work/family/personal life interface to identify events and pressure points that can have an impact on career decisions (such as promotions in the academy) and personal/family well-being. Drawing from frameworks including Crenshaw’s intersectionality, she discussed the findings of a 2019 exploratory study she conducted with colleagues that examined how perceptions of organizational justice and workplace fairness can vary across the life course.
Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes is a Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the Boston College School of Social Work in the US. She provides leadership to a wide range of initiatives (research, teaching, and organizational assessments) focused on equity, justice, and inclusion. Her current research focuses on intersectionality and perceptions of workplace fairness.
Dr. Pitt-Catsouphes directed the Doctoral Program at the School of Social Work for several years, introducing innovations designed to accelerate the career trajectories of the students. She founded and directed the Sloan Work-Family Research Network which has evolved into the Work and Family Researchers Network, one of the leading work and family research associations. Dr. Pitt-Catsouphes co-founded and directed the Center on Aging & Work which partnered with researchers and employers around the world to examine both the emerging labor force participation trends of today’s older adults, as well as the conditions of employment that affect work and family outcomes. Marcie also co-founded and co-directed the Center for Social Innovation at Boston College.
Middlesex University Gender & Diversity Research Cluster
The Gender & Diversity Research Cluster [four cluster members are shown above with Alice Eagley] provides a supportive and inclusive environment for people to produce critical management research, develop teaching practice, and generate professional engagement activities, focusing on gender and diversity in the workplace. The research cluster is led by Dr Bianca Stumbitz, and its interdisciplinary membership includes staff from the Department of Management of Management, Leadership and Organisations (MLO), the Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research (CEEDR), Accounting & Finance, Media and Psychology. Its research is grouped within four main themes: Gender Equality; Workforce Diversity (including gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and religion); Work-Life Balance; and Maternity Protection at Work (including research in developing countries).
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- Readings and inspirations: Inspirational reading and other resources for female academics
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Bianca's research interests include gender, work and development; working conditions; small business and (social) entrepreneurship. She has specialist knowledge on the subject of maternity/paternity workplace policies and practices across the world, and have recently undertaken related research in South Africa, Ghana and Malaysia. Bianca has particular experience in exploring breastfeeding support and other maternity protection issues at work within their specific policy and cultural context, with a focus on low paid and vulnerable workers, and in examining the feasibility of innovative workplace maternity supports at low cost. Funders of her work have included the International Labour Organization, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the European Commission. As part of her work, she has been advising multiple stakeholders, including employers, trade unions, government departments, international organizations and NGOs. She is leading the Middlesex University Gender & Diversity Research Cluster and the International Committee of the US-based Work and Family Researchers Network. | <urn:uuid:7ed2f82c-93c0-40e9-918c-b976491cdc61> | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | http://harzing.com/blog/2020/01/work-and-family-life-of-academics | 2022-06-27T08:52:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103329963.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627073417-20220627103417-00628.warc.gz | en | 0.939982 | 1,008 |
December 11 2013 Latest news:
Friday, September 21, 2012
It’s G-day and G-eating at The Outback, a touch of Oz in the wilds of Norfolk. DEREK JAMES and friends head off to a restaurant with a difference.
People kept asking us if I had been to that Australian restaurant in Ringland. We meant to go - but never did.
Then, earlier this year A Touch of Oz became The Outback.
We reported how the restaurant, next to The Swan, was being re-launched and owner Andrew Parke had handed it over to his daughter Jenna Parke-Howard and her husband Lee.
So what’s The Outback like? Four of us decided to go and take a look for ourselves.
It was the first time in many years I had been out to Ringland and it was good to see that while many village pubs disappeared The Swan was a busy place with plenty of people milling around.
To get to The Outback you walk past the dusty old vehicle outside and into a place with is sort of Australian come American diner which offers something quite different.
This isn’t by any stretch of the imagination fine dining. Don’t expect cut glass and silver. There is no need for suits or long dresses.
What you do get is a welcome as warm as the weather Down Under and a night out which is good fun with excellent food.
A lot of time and effort has gone into developing this restaurant - and it works well.
When we arrived at about 7pm on a Friday night it was quiet but within an hour or so the place was packed. There were couples, families and a larger groups - all out for a good time.
What impressed us all was the attitude of the staff who did their utmost to make sure everyone was having a good time - and the menu which raised a laugh.
Jackaroos Bourguignon or Outback Ozzi Wok Toss are two examples of food which sounds fun. But is it any good?
There is an awful lot to chose from - perhaps too much - but my fish - a dish called Sheila’s Sizzling Swordfish Supreme - lived up to its name. It was supreme.
One of the best swordfish I have tasted for many years and it came with patatas bravas and French green beans. Delicious.
And so was my wife’s seafood platter which she had as a main course comprising of marinated herrings, trout, mackerel, salmon with hot crusty bread.
Any good? Excellent - and my wife knows her fish.
Our companions both had meat dishes - a steak and a burger - and also enjoyed them.
The desserts tasted as sweet as they sounded on the menu. I had a chunky hot chocolate fudge cake with ice cream which was lovely while my wife loved her Belgian Wallaby Waffle - who thought that name up?
But top of the pudding charts was the one my friend picked - a Trio of Chef’s Desserts chosen by the pastry chef. Now they really were top class. They tasted just as good as they looked. The dish of the day.
We enjoyed our visit to The Outback and the meal for the four of us, with drinks, came to just under £88 which was good value.
Children are also well catered for with their own menu.
Oh, and one more thing. The loos are also exceptionally smart and clean which is always a good sign.
Open: All day from 12pm
Vegetarian options: Yes
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Posted Thursday, October 1, 2020
By Brie Handgraaf, Wilson Daily Times
The Wilson Forward annual meeting is going virtual, but organizers say the change allows more people to participate.
“In prior years, our event has been hosted on the campus of Barton College with attendance at full capacity,” said Wilson Forward Executive Director Paula Benson. “We will miss the handshakes and networking, but we expect this year’s meeting to provide insight, encouragement and new perspectives on the impact of a pandemic and a recession in the midst of an election year. Even in the absence of sitting beside each other, we believe the synergy will be present.”
Keynote speakers include Leslie Boney, Institute of Emerging Issues director; Lane Mills, Wilson County Schools superintendent; and Dante Pittman, a Wilson native who returned to work for the city after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
“Before the pandemic, we selected the title ‘Reconnect’ for this year’s event. Our mission has always been to connect and reconnect people, organizations and resources to build partnerships reflective of the challenges and opportunities as they are presented to Wilson,” Benson said. “As we realized the unique circumstances and uncharted paths created by COVID-19, we extended our title to ‘Reconnect Differently.’ The past six months have transformed the way all of us work, play and learn, and we anticipate in the year ahead, we will continue seeking different ways to connect with each other and build solutions to move forward.”
The virtual event starts at 9 a.m. on Oct. 8, and registration is required to participate. Visit www.wilsonforward.org to register.
“Wilson Forward has always been an organization that is continually looking for ways to connect in new and innovative ways. Our community has seen both incredible growth and positive results after implementing and championing programs that speak to the needs of the people,” said Associate Director Cameron Cochran. “In the midst of all of the challenges today, we are a community that is practiced in innovation and collaboration, and we will continue to reimagine connection in ways that move Wilson forward.” | <urn:uuid:189865c2-4e76-4fd6-ba63-4574a3c21260> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://www.wilsonforward.org/post/pandemic-pushes-annual-meeting-online | 2024-02-29T15:45:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00794.warc.gz | en | 0.947438 | 466 |
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Delete "Starfighter" row in roster profiles
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Mar 03, 2003
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Stay Tuned & Happy New Year
Tony & Donna Figueroa
Show No. 118
First hour: Herbie J Pilato, founder of The Classic TV Preservation Society, producer of The 100 Greatest TV Characters, and author of Bewitched Forever, The Bionic Book: The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman Reconstructed and other books on television, presents his Top 10 List of The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time. Also in this hour: Tony Figueroa and Donna Allen mark the birthday of Steven Spielberg by remembering some of his contributions to television, including Amazing Stories, the TV movie Duel, the "Eyes" segment of the Night Gallery pilot, and the premiere episode of Columbo.
By 18, the lanky, 6-foot-4 teenager was winning parts in Hollywood, mainly playing country bumpkins because of his thick Texas drawl. In 1945, he was heard on radio's Quiz Kids. He portrayed Magnus Proudfoot on radio's Gunsmoke and also appeared in other radio programs, including Fibber McGee and Molly, The Fred Allen Show, The Halls of Ivy, Our Miss Brooks, Suspense, William Shakespeare--A Portrait in Sound, The Zero Hour, The Burns and Allen Show, Father Knows Best, The Jack Benny Show, The Red Skelton Show, Wagon Train, Rawhide and Gunsmoke.
On film, one of his earliest appearances was in The Red Badge of Courage. He appeared in the feature film, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as Sparks (a variation on Stingray's "Phones"). One of his more unusual voices was that of a Klingon judge for the movie, Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country. He appeared in Gods and Generals (2003) as John Janney, and he recently starred in Spiritual Warriors (2007). He appeared in the 1987 baseball film Long Gone as Cletis Ramey.
On television, he made many guest appearances and also provided the voices of "Phones" and "X-2-0" in Gerry Anderson's Stingray. During the late 1940s through the 1960s, he was mostly known for his portrayal of a slow-talking, blankfaced hicks (as in The Munsters episode, "All-Star Munster" as Moose Mallory). In the Get Smart episode The Little Black Book, he displayed a crisp German accent as the Maestro. In "Runaway Robot," a 1953 episode of "The Adventures of Superman," Easton played Marvin. On The Beverly Hillbillies he played one of the hill people in the episode titled Luke's Boy.
Fearful of being typecast as the slow-witted deputy or hillbilly cousin, he decided to work on different accents to broaden his opportunities. He discovered he had a facility for mimicking regional speech patterns.
Mr. Easton taught Forest Whitaker the African inflections of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and Ben Kingsley the gruff tones of a New York mobster. He helped Arnold Schwarzenegger turn his Austrian accent into Russian English and Liam Neeson's Irish brogue into a Kentucky drawl. He once coached Heston from a bathtub in Munich, helping the actor pronounce his lines like a Scot.
In 1961, after marrying June Grimstead, he moved with her to her native England and began studying phonetics at University College in London. He had absorbed a number of European accents by the time he returned to Hollywood three years later. Fellow actors, impressed by his new ability, asked him to teach them. Before long, he had a side business as an accent tutor that quickly grew into his main occupation.
He learned over the years to adapt to his clients' different learning styles. He found some actors, such as Robin Williams, had strong auditory ability and could pick up accents by listening and repeating.
Others were more visual and needed to work with phonetic scripts. "He found a way to spell things," said Whitaker, who called Easton an artist who understood the vibration and power of words. "We established our own language."
Still others were more physically inclined, such as Patrick Swayze, who had been trained in dance. For that type of student, Easton told the Chicago Tribune in 1992, "I talk to them about the difference in mouth position, what happens with the vocal cords, how it makes the voice more or less nasal."
He expanded his repertoire during his foreign travels, absorbing the speech rhythms of local cabdrivers, shopkeepers and hotel guests. He often enlisted his wife in his studies, motioning her to continue chatting up an unsuspecting subject while he took notes.
His wife died in 2005 after 44 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughter and a granddaughter.
As a dialect coach, he also worked with non-celebrities, such as the New York lawyer who was losing cases in California because juries, hearing his nasal, rapid speech, judged him slick and impatient. After he learned to speak more slowly and improve his tonal quality, he started winning cases, according to Easton.
To Quote, Robert Easton "I'm a great believer in the principle that there's no wastage in the universe. So when I work with somebody who is foreign who's trying to lose their accent, I can always give their old dialect to somebody else."
Good Night Professor Easton
Show No. 117
First hour: With the holidays soon upon us, Ed recommends a few recently released books, DVDs and other items that would make great gift ideas for film and TV aficionados. Also in this hour: Phil Gries with Part 3 of our tribute to TV talk show pioneer Joe Franklin, including clips from a rarely discussed documentary produced by Franklin in 1962 on the life of Al Jolson. Plus: Tony Figueroa remembers the death of Walt Disney, the premiere of Dragnet and other events that happened This Week in TV History.
Show No. 116
First hour: Actor and comedian Sid Veda, who plays Chad on the popular "Ranjit and Chad" commercials for mobile phone service provider Metro PCS, talks to Ed, Tony Figueroa and Donna Allen about some of his early influences as a comedian, as well as his work on the NBC comedy series Outsourced. Also in this hour: This Week in TV History celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Dick Van Dyke Show on television. Plus: Phil Gries with Part 2 of our tribute to TV talk show pioneer Joe Franklin, including clips from Joe's conversations with Jim Backus and Myrna Loy. | <urn:uuid:4a6c1b05-ffd9-4d82-8fd6-2430972b5063> | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | http://childoftelevision.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html | 2017-07-25T22:42:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549425407.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20170725222357-20170726002357-00346.warc.gz | en | 0.976483 | 1,352 |
Laina G. Stebbins
A contractor working for Canadian oil company Enbridge left an unsecured 15,000-pound anchor between Line 5’s dual oil pipelines on Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) disclosed Friday.
Enbridge says the contractor was conducting seasonal maintenance on Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac Wednesday when the anchor was placed on the lakebed. The contractor then attempted to retrieve the anchor, but the equipment failed in the process and the anchor was left in the Straits. Enbridge did not immediately respond to the Advance when asked for the name of the contractor.
Enbridge informed the state of Michigan of the incident on Wednesday night.
EGLE says it has instructed Enbridge to remove the anchor from the lakebed, which the oil company says is likely to happen “within days.” The agency is continuing to gather facts and information on the matter as Enbridge develops a retrieval plan.
“There was no risk to the pipelines. The anchor was placed in between the dual pipelines in an area more than 500 feet from either pipeline per a pre-approved anchoring plan,” Enbridge spokesperson Ryan Duffy said Friday.
This is the second time in the last year that an Enbridge contractor has been responsible for an accident in the Straits, as an Enbridge-contracted vessel caused damage to an anchor support on Line 5’s east leg in June 2020.
An equipment failure in September 2019 also caused Enbridge to leave a long steel rod embedded in the lakebed near the pipeline for months.
“The contractor’s work that triggered this latest anchor incident is being conducted under a permit from [EGLE]. Enbridge was obligated to notify the state about the anchor accident,” said Oil & Water Don’t Mix Campaign Coordinator Sean McBrearty. “This should serve as a reminder that while Enbridge is in federal court making false legal claims that the state doesn’t have jurisdiction over Line 5 in the Straits, the fact is the Canadian oil company can’t ignore the State of Michigan’s responsibility and legal right to protect the Great Lakes from bad actors like Enbridge.”
The state of Michigan and Enbridge are currently nearing the conclusion of a federal court case that will decide whether the legality of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Line 5 shutdown order — which was effective May 12 but ignored by Enbridge — will be decided in state court or federal court.
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Actress, Aija Terauda was born in Riga, Latvia, former Soviet Union. She speaks fluently Latvian, Russian and English languages. Also she learned Italian and Finnish languages while living and working in these countries. Aija Terauda began her modeling career at the age of 16, which led her to work at IMM (International Model Management) in Milan, Italy. After Europe she moved to New York City to study acting at HB and MTB studios. In New York she also obtained Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and International Studies at CCNY. Read more... Affairs. Aija Terauda landed her first film playing a model in Spiderman 3, working with director Sam Raimi. She appears in Martin Scorsese's TV Show Boardwalk Empire, where she played Deuces Girl. She also worked in Riga, Latvia with Hallmark Productions in TV Film The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler starring Anna Paquin and directed by John Kent Harrison.Her recent work experience and hard work led her to be a part as a producer in new upcoming feature film Airtight directed by Derek Estlin Purvis. She attributes her health and well being to Yoga, plays tennis and studies Martial Arts.Aija Terauda is also dedicated to helping her home country Latvia by using her education and growing fame to help promote Latvian business and spreading the word about her unique culture. Aija Terauda is working with charity organization at International Academy of Kindness, and also she is involved with Go Blonde charity organization in Riga, Latvia. | <urn:uuid:904bfef0-7d58-40ca-809f-b0ad7e5a6cd6> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://tunes.zone/person-aija-terauda-32882 | 2018-06-20T19:42:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863834.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620182802-20180620202802-00227.warc.gz | en | 0.973532 | 333 |
Spain won this one going away. Not even close. Throughout the tournament, Spain has played a quick-passing, ball control offense, but has seemingly struggled to finish chances (this strikes me as a bit odd, since Spain scored a decent 10 goals in 5 matches, but hey, what do I know). This time, at least in the second half, they kept possession and scored goals.
Except for an occasional dangerous shot here or there, Russia didn't even show up. I thought the Spanish defense did a great job neutralizing Arshavin -- he was a non-factor for most of the match. I think we underestimate the tenacity of Puyol and the rest of the Spanish defenders, because we are so mesmerized by Spain's classy attacking style. Spain outshot Russia 18-6, and in shots-on-goal it was 11-1. Total domination.
The only black spot was the first half injury to David Villa, the tournament's leading scorer. He's apparently out for the final (as, it is rumored, is the German captain Ballack). But the Spanish side is so deep that it probably won't matter that much. They could go to either Fabregas or Guiza (who redeemed his mediocre performance against Italy with a much better one against Russia). My fear is that Aragones goes to a 4-5-1 with Fabregas in attacking midfield and Torres as the lone striker -- I think he'd be better off playing the 4-4-2 that got them to the finals in the first place. I don't think Torres can function well in the 4-5-1.
So, on to the dream final, with the two pre-tournament favorites. I really hope that Spain can beat the smug, dreary Germans. From what we've seen so far, I think it's very possible. They have to score first -- they don't want to be chasing against the Germans. If they stay in their game, play possession, and don't concede free kicks (where the German advantage in the air will come into play), they should be fine.
This match needs an early goal to open it up -- I have a suspicion that if we don't get that early goal we may be in for another match like the Spain-Italy quarter-final, with Spain attacking but not scoring, and Germany absorbing pressure and trying to get a long ball to Klose or Podolski on the counter. I just hope not. Spain 2, Germany 1, in regulation. | <urn:uuid:d0faebcd-fde7-44ae-9ed2-6ede1086e3e7> | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | http://bizpunk.blogspot.com/2008/06/euro-2008-russia-03-spain.html?showComment=1308521785165 | 2015-07-29T04:44:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042986022.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002306-00255-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.97926 | 518 |
With two young children and a busy lifestyle, Marcela Tester put her tiredness down to being a “working mum”.
The Callala Beach woman was fit, healthy and a regular gym goer.
However, in 2015, at just 42 years of age she was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer.
The cancer had spread to her bones and liver.
Ironically, her crushing diagnosis came on October 1, National Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
With no obvious lumps or common signs, it was a pain in her side that saw Marcela seek medical help.
“I was tired but I’m a working mum so I thought that was normal.Marcela Tester
“I was tired but I’m a working mum so I thought that was normal,” she said.
“Only 14 months earlier I had a clear ultrasound of my breasts.”
Marcela was initially misdiagnosed. Fortunately she sought a second opinion and was quickly sent for an ultrasound which revealed several liver metastases.
While waiting for treatment, the cancer caused Marcela’s spine to break – a pain she described as “worse than childbirth.”
“I was rushed to emergency and they did radiation on my spine. The pain was out of this world,” she said.
Marcela underwent weekly chemotherapy for five months.
She is currently undergoing treatment every three weeks, along with taking new drugs that help strengthen her bones.
Marcela finished chemotherapy in March and is now focusing on her family, and raising awareness of de novo metastatic breast cancer.
“When I was diagnosed by son was 12 and my daughter was nine. It was a great shock but I had no choice – I had to fight for them.Marcela Tester
“When it comes for metastatic breast cancer, I even didn’t even know what it is, I’d never even heard of it or its signs,” she said.
“When I was diagnosed by son was 12 and my daughter was nine. It was a great shock but I had no choice – I had to fight for them.
“Every day I’m still fighting for them.”
Marcela has joined the Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign this October to raise funds for life-changing breast cancer research.
She said it’s a great way to show support while raising awareness and funds for research of breast cancer, in the efforts to prevent any women to go through what she and her family has gone through.
Metastatic breast cancer
Metastatic (secondary) breast cancer is invasive breast cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body
Metastatic cancer is also known as advanced or secondary cancer . Many women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer have been diagnosed with breast cancer before. For some women, a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer may be their first diagnosis of cancer.
How does metastatic breast cancer develop?
In some women with breast cancer, cancer cells break away from the cancer in the breast. The cancer cells spread to other parts of the body in blood vessels or lymphatic vessels and form a new cancer deposit. This can happen before or after treatment for breast cancer.
The original cancer in the breast is called the primary cancer. If breast cancer develops in another part of the body it is called a metastatic breast cancer or a metastasis.
Where does breast cancer spread to?
The most common places that breast cancer spreads to are the bones, liver, lung and brain. Having metastatic breast cancer does not mean that cancer will spread to all these places.
What are the symptoms of metastatic breast cancer?
Possible symptoms of metastatic breast cancer are listed below. Every woman’s experience of metastatic breast cancer is different. Symptoms depend on what part of the body is affected. They may develop over weeks or months.
It’s unlikely that a woman will have all of the symptoms listed below. Some symptoms may not be due to metastatic breast cancer at all.
If breast cancer spreads to the bone
One of the first symptoms of cancer in the bone is usually a constant ache or pain in the bone. The pain can get worse during movement and can make it difficult to sleep at night.
If breast cancer spreads to the liver
Symptoms of cancer in the liver include weight loss, tiredness and discomfort in the area of the liver (on the right side of the abdomen or tummy). Some women also feel sick or lose their appetite. Some women can develop jaundice. Some women develop a swollen abdomen because of a build up of fluid (ascites).
If cancer spreads to the lungs
One of the first symptoms of cancer in the lungs is shortness of breath or a dry cough. Some women also have chest pain or a feeling of heaviness in the chest.
If cancer spreads to the brain
Symptoms of cancer in the brain can include a headache that doesn’t go away, nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting. Headaches may be worse in the morning. Sometimes cancer in the brain causes changes in the part of the body controlled by that part of the brain. For example, an arm or leg might become weaker or your vision may become blurred. Cancer in the brain can also cause seizures (fits). In rare cases, cancer in the brain can cause confusion or a change in personality.
International Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is calling on the community to partner with them to raise vital funds for breast cancer research by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast in October.
Every day in 2017, 48 Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 8 women will die from the disease, leaving countless families devastated.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign held in October for International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The campaign will focus on research that will have the biggest impact and save lives.
This includes metastatic breast cancer, which is breast cancer which has spread beyond the breast.
With the five-year survival rate of metastatic breast cancer much lower than early stage diagnosis, it is crucial for the community to come together to fund research that will improve outcomes in this area.
Funds raised through a Pink Ribbon Breakfast will directly support NBCF researchers including Associate Professor Claudine Bonder from the University of South Australia.
Professor Bonder and her team of researchers are searching for a treatment for metastatic breast cancer by repurposing an available drug that blocks blood vessel development and potentially prevents further tumor growth due to breast cancer.
“Our research can result in a new treatment option for patients with the most difficult to treat breast cancer. Continuous support from the Australian community is so important to ensure we achieve the necessary advancements in treating metastatic breast cancer,” Professor Bonder said.
In developed countries like Australia, up to one-third of women who have been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer will go on to develop metastatic breast cancer.
This can occur more than 10-15 years after the original diagnosis.
Professor Sarah Hosking, Chief Executive Officer of NBCF, said “we know research is the only way to stop deaths from breast cancer and create a better tomorrow for those affected. Our researchers have come a long way but there is still so much to be done to reach our goal of zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030.”
There are many ways to get involved. Whether you host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast at your workplace, at school or even at your home, all funds will contribute to NBCF’s goal of raising $2 million for breast cancer research.
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Makeup meets CGI in a groundbreaking new proof-of-concept video.
Omote is the new project by a team led by Tokyo-based artist Nobumichi Asai, who has worked on various projection-mapping projects before, including for companies such as Subaru.
In the fields of CGI, graphic design, and special effects, projecting onto different surfaces is already a known technique. What makes this video so impressive is that the team is projecting onto a human face moving in real time.
This combination of motion capture technology and projection mapping can be utilized in theater pieces for example—imagine a character changing makeup and persona right on stage without having to remove the previous layer of foundation and eyeliner. Visuals could range, as seen in this two-minute video, from basic rouge and eye makeup to different eyes or a completely animated artwork that turns the model’s face into a reflective surface as they move.
Although there is not much detail on Nobumichi Asai’s website at this point, mid-photo shoot or mid-performance makeup touch ups—or even the use of makeup products all together—could become a thing of the past if this technology develops well enough.
– Mona Neuhauss
Main image: Vimeo
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Student Life on West Campus
After the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, Georgia Tech expanded its property into the area currently known as West Campus. West Campus is comprised mainly of apartments and dormitories, which were built to house athletes during the 1996 Olympic Games. After the Olympic Games were over, Georgia Tech utilized the buildings for student housing, mainly undergraduates. The Campus Recreation Center (CRC), formerly known as the Student Athletic Complex, consist of several Olympic sized pools, which were also constructed for the 1996 Games. Students and faculty now enjoy the CRC swimming, exercise, and even intramural sports. One can find a variety of events and activities going on on West Campus at any given time. Students have embraced this newer part of campus and call it home.
West campus is a great addition at Georgia Tech for various reasons. There are so many different activities to do that even the most busy tech student have difficultly to resist the temptation to spend time with these activities instead of working on their school work. From the birth of Georgia Tech to present day, West campus has stood out among the rest. Student life in West campus is rather peaceful and quiet compared to that of East campus, given that West campus is away from the interstate and the fraternity houses. Students living on West campus get to enjoy a great variety of things located near their residence halls. Whether one is after a built physique, a warm cup of coffee in the morning, or a delicious slice of pizza for lunch, West campus at Georgia Tech has something to offer.
As widely known, Georgia Tech began with the construction of Tech Tower, which is found on East campus. As the university grew, West campus emerged. Because West campus is more recently constructed than East campus, and also more recently renovated, dormitory rooms are bigger and showers offer more privacy.
Under the Couch, abbreviated as UTC, is a live music venue previously located underneath the Couch building on West Campus. It was moved to the second floor of the student floor in the fall of 2010. It was established in 1995 by The Musician's Network , a Georgia Tech student organization, who still manage the place. They operate live shows as well as provide students with practice and storage space. They also include 16-track studio recording facilities available for students to use. Many bands like Group X, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, and Cartel have performed Under the Couch in the past, providing students with a healthy source of entertainment to relieve stress.
This part of Campus was greatly influenced by the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Many of the dorms and apartments on West campus were the athletes' homes during the game. The Campus Recreation Center, also known as the CRC, was built with Olympic sized pools for the athletes, something Georgia Tech students now enjoy, but students on West campus have easier access to.
Throughout the years, West campus has grown into what it is today, and will continue to grow in future years, adding more and more improvements to keep Georgia Tech students feeling like they're home.
West campus has both apartment complexes and residence halls with shared dormitories, along with Woodruff Dining Hall, which is where most Freshman eat with the Meal Plan. It has been said that Woodruff Dining Hall is significantly better than East Campus's Brittain Dining Hall because it is more hygienic and the food is better presented. The apartment complexes include 6th Street, Crecine, Center Street, Maulding, Undergraduate Living Center, and 8th Street Apartments. The residence halls on West campus are Freeman, Montag, Fitten, Folk, Caldwell, Armstrong, Hefner, Fulmer, and Woodruff Suites. Many of these have been recently renovated; some have carpeted floors and an adjustable air conditioning system in each room. Bathrooms on West campus are distributed differently than those from East campus, and unlike the communal showers on East campus, West campus showers are separated individual showers.
Many residence halls also have additional features in the basement. For example, Folk Residence Hall has a small gym in the basement, while Caldwell has a spacious study room, which is used as a study center where tutoring is offered at night. Other buildings have their own laundry rooms, so the students living there don't have to carry their laundry out of the room and cross any streets to wash their laundry, which is convenient.
Some nearby locations include the West Side Market and Engineer's Bookstore. The West Side Market is a great convenience store where students can purchase anything from snacks and groceries to school supplies. The Engineer's Bookstore is located on Marietta Street across from the Office of Human Resources. Here students can buy new and used books required for their courses at a discounted price. The Campus Recreation Center (CRC), also located on West campus, is essentially the school gym, but it is much more than just a typical gym. The CRC also holds several pools on the lower level and basketball courts on the upper level. This is where the Olympians trained back when the Olympics were held in Atlanta.
Since then, solar panels have been installed on the rooftop of the CRC. Other renovations to the CRC include the addition of the rock climbing wall and the fifth floor, which includes the basketball courts, the dance studio, and the track on the sixth floor.
City Cafe is also nearby, where students can enjoy a warm cup of coffee in the morning or in between classes to make it through the day. Also nearby, Rocky Mountain Pizza is a small restaurant located between 10th and Hemphill. Here students can enjoy delicious pizza without the necessity of a car given to its convenient location near West campus.
Students living on West Campus also enjoy the use of the basketball and volleyball court located right in front of Woodruff. It is not uncommon to see students playing basketball after midnight on a weekend night, giving them a healthy way to relieve stress from classes. Stamps Field is located right beside the CRC and it is often crowded by students playing soccer, football, and Frisbee. Lastly, Burger Bowl, currently under construction, is another field available for student to run or do any sort of athletic activity in. As evidenced, West campus is filled with a vast variety of activities that are sure to keep Georgia Tech students busy, if classes don't keep them busy enough.
- Georgia Tech website
- Georgia Tech Directory
- Official Campus Map
- Engineer's Bookstore
- Rocky Mountain Pizza
- Campus Recreation Center
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/336854/the_best_freshman_dorms_at_georgia.html
- ↑ http://www.gtmn.org/underthecouch/
- ↑ http://www.crc.gatech.edu/plugins/content/index.php?id=41
- ↑ http://www.gatechdining.com/
- ↑ http://www.housing.gatech.edu/reshalls/index.cfm
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://collegeprowler.com/georgia-institute-of-technology/campus-housing/
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There are a number of bioorthogonal reactions which remain unexplored in the area of Antibody-Drug Conjugates. Studying a panel of unnatural amino acids will expand our understanding of the structure-activity-relationship (SAR) of these amino acids and their corresponding tRNA synthetase, thereby expanding MedImmune’s capabilities to design the next generation of ADCs or other protein conjugates.Interested? E-mail thompsonpam-at-medimmune/dot/com (note spam-proofing)
The summer intern will synthesize and purify a library unnatural amino acids and fully characterize them by LC-MS, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR. These amino acids will then be analyzed for their incorporation efficiency during protein expression using a high throughput method developed at MedImmune.
At the end of the internship, the student will prepare and present a poster at the intern science fair. In addition, the student will present his/her research during our group meeting.
This paid internship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Preferably, the student would have some experience in synthetic chemistry beyond O-Chem lab.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Internship opportunity: MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD
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The entity will have 85,000 units located on 285 properties located in the Southeast but largely in Atlanta, Houston and Orlando. The combined company will be the second largest owner of multifamily units in the US. Management believes the combined company will “support accelerated growth and deployment of capital across our high-growth Sunbelt markets.” It also expects that higher margins will result from operating synergies generated from the merger.
The dividends of the new company would increase the dividends from $2.64 in CY12 to $2.78 in CY13, with FFO of $4.57 and $4.87 per share in those respective years.
The industry is going through a growth phase and grew by 11% in the five years prior to 2005. The downturn in 2007 led to a decline in the percent of households that owned their homes. Almost 70% of households owned their home at the end of 2004. This has declined to around 65% currently. Renting gained share versus owning and many cities saw apartment occupancy rates climb with some cities going into a deficit. This helped rents climb in many locations.
All this said, new home construction and the economy are slowly rebounding. The shift is moving slowly back towards ownership versus renting. Lending standards will likely remain tighter than during the 2004-2007 time frame, which should lead to a normalized level of home ownership below prior peaks.
New construction has slowed for multifamily units in recent years. This should help support rents at a high level. In addition, demographic and population trends in Mid America Apartment Communities Inc (NYSE:MAA)’s core Southeast market are positive for the multifamily market. The consensus opinion from industry analysts is that apartment supply will remain tight for the foreseeable future. | <urn:uuid:c4fdb80e-ba59-4469-8ab7-0136639268a0> | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/mid-america-apartment-communities-inc-maa-equity-residential-eqr-why-is-this-reit-stronger-after-its-merger-177847/ | 2021-09-21T05:59:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057158.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210921041059-20210921071059-00340.warc.gz | en | 0.971299 | 358 |
Morning comes early here, often before the first blush of sunlight. Jeremiah was fast asleep on the porch, and I didn’t want to wake him. A slice of moon was still in the sky, and the cicadas weren’t talking so loud. I put on the coffee pot and waited for it to be done.
I brushed my hand on the kitchen table, expecting a thick coat of dust, but it came away clean. As clean as it can, in these parts. Dust is always going to be a part of country life, like houseflies around the porch, and lemonade in the icebox. It’s an old house, third-generation from Jeremiah’s granddaddy, but it has stood well for all these years. And dust can be cleaned with soap and water and a good rag.
The sun was starting its arch when I noticed Jeremiah standing in the doorway. He was watching me prepare his coffee. He liked it sweet, three teaspoons of sugar, and cream when we had it. We didn’t.
“I fell asleep,” he said.
“Queer dreams. I misremember them now, but I think the smell of unwelcome smoke got into my head.” He pushed the door open, and it sounded like the rusty yowl of a tomcat. He kept saying he would fix it, but time got away from him. From us. “Coffee ready?”
“It is,” I said, and poured him a cup. I let him spoon his own sugar, because some mornings he required more than I allowed. He looked tired and rumpled. I thought about another day of the planting being neglected, but I would not carp. The fields were always planted in time. He was older and needed more time to prepare himself; he was never intentionally neglectful. “I don’t smell smoke this morning.”
“I smelled it a bit stronger on the porch, before I fell asleep. Too dark to see anything, even with a bit of moon. Or maybe I’m turning soft, smelling smoke around every corner.” He sat beside me and placed one of his big hands on mine. It was very red. “The smoke is like your dust. Sometimes I think we’re prone to imagining our worst thoughts. If I had an imagination.” He smiled, but it was distant. “That it woke us both seems to make it real. And Gunth’s place would be just the place for flames to take hold. He was always careless. Maybe he left an old can of kerosene in one of his sheds.”
“You have an imagination, Jer. You imagined a wife and a place to keep her safe, so don’t put too many things upon yourself.”
He nodded, and I could see he was still distracted. Sleep-heavy, maybe. “No, not very much imagination. But a fine nose. I know what I smelt, and it was smoke. Maybe it was heat lightning, and not vagabonds. Or maybe it was just time for the place to burn.”
I took a drink from my cup. As much as I didn’t want to waste the morning by driving to Gunth’s old place to investigate, it was an adventure. We rarely got away from the homestead, other than our monthly trips into Handsome, and that was almost forty miles away. Gunth’s homestead was only five or six miles away, and we would be back in no time. There were chickens and hogs to feed, and our cattle to tend. Five cows and a bull isn’t much to call cattle, but one was heavy with calf, and Jeremiah had fence work that needed tending. The drive was a distraction, but I didn’t mind a small change.
There was a loud crack of thunder, nearby. It was very loud. I looked to the sky, and it was transparent blue; if you could see beyond it, you could see all the stars. I turned to Jeremiah, and he was falling to the ground, his belly red and wet. It wasn’t thunder at all, but a gun shot.
He reached for his tobacco pouch. “I wish you wouldn’t do that when you’re driving,” I said. “You get it all over yourself and make a mess of your shirts.”
“I’ll be more careful,” he said, and he grinned.
I will never get all that blood out of his shirt, I thought. It was an odd thought, removed from everything, a wandering flea in my head.
“Gunth kept an old bentwood rocker on his porch,” he said. “Maybe it’s still there.”
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The New Year often turns our thoughts to reducing outgoings. I offer these thoughts as to how to do a healing diet on a budget. Is it possible? I believe it is. Yes, good food is often more expensive than processed food, but when you make what you put in your mouth a priority, then it's amazing how creative you can become at finding ways to reduce costs.
However there are several factors to be considered and we will look at them in a series of posts. In this post we will look at a few fundamentals.
Doing a healing diet on a budget is not a separate compartment from how we use money in our families generally. Our spending philosophy underpins every part of our lives. What do I mean?
I meet some families who consider themselves hard up. But when I get to spend time with them, I see practices that could be changed which would free up more money. Often money is almost literally being thrown away through unnecessary purchases. It makes me re-examine my lifestyle, to see that I am not unwittingly doing the same. I find there is always room for improvement.
At the root chore are our characters. Some find it easier to be frugal, others harder. If you don't know which one you are, spend time thinking about it, as it matters. The frugal ones are very careful about everything they spend. Could they get the same quality elsewhere but cheaper? They do price comparisons to get the best deal. They consider carefully whether an item is really needed, or if it is a whim buy, to satisfy a feeling, rather than a real need. They have an ethos of make and do, and recycle, rather than having to have everything brand new and up to date with the latest fashion, be it in furniture or clothing. They do not feel that their children will be deprived if they do not receive expensive presents etc...
So just for this week, have a really hard look at your spending habits. Maybe even write down everything you buy and how much it cost in the week. Then check that everything on the list was really necessary. Then have a little think. How many clothes have you bought (even if from a charity shop) that have hardly ever been worn? How much money do you spend on take-aways, or convenience food, like little boxes of raisins or water? How much electricity is wasted with lights left on all over the house, or chargers not turned off? The list could go on!
Some set a budget for groceries. We don't but I tend to find that my shopping bill tends to be roughly the same each week, with exceptions for when people come to stay, or birthdays etc... We hardly ever eat out (pretty impossible ont he GAPs diet anyway!). Others on a smaller income may find it necessary to have such a budget restriction. However there is often room for improvement.
Of course, good accounting is essential. You don't need an accounting qualification, but a basic means of checking what is coming in, against what is going out and making sure the books balance. It is so easy to live on credit, but never a good idea! Never spend what you haven't got is a good principal. Live within your means is another. I have heard others say that relying upon hand-outs from the government is not a good idea either, we should strive to be financially self-sufficient.
So, before I look at any other things you can do practically, think over these big things: your character, your lifestyle, your view of money and your general spending tendencies as they currently stand.
Next time we will look at some simple thrifty measures you can take right now in your home to help you be able to afford real food to heal the body.
No they don't bite, but they are the ideal size for a little nibble. A healthy treat to fill that little gap mid-morning or afternoon. Great for children's party's too. Ideal for diabetics as they contain no added sugar. I reckon they would make a quick breakfast too, especially if served with some sour cream. A good all rounder!
Simple ingredients: banana, egg, butter (or coconut oil), coconut flour and dessicated coconut.
Quick to make!
What are you waiting for - make some today! They won't last long!
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This workshop will be a hands-on tutorial for the python pandas library. pandas is one of the popular tools used for manipulating, cleaning, integration and wrangling of tabular data. Data scientists spend significant amount of their time on such operations. This workshop aims to introduce how pandas can be used in data analysis by working on real datasets.
The workshop will be held using Jupyter-notebook program. One easy way of installing this program is through anaconda platform. https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual
11:45 am - 11:50 am Arrival and socializing
11:50 am - 11:55 am Opening
11:55 am - 1:50 pm Sefer Baday, "Introduction Data Analysis with Python Workshop"
1:50 pm - 2:00 pm Q&A
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In 2012, Claire Lomas became the first person to complete the London Marathon in a bionic suit. She had been paralysed from the chest down in a horse riding accident just five years before.
Now, the 36-year-old from Leicestershire is set to make history again.
On Wednesday, Lomas will start the Great North Run in another robotic suit, hoping to complete three miles a day before crossing the line on Sunday.
She broke her neck, back and ribs when she was thrown from her horse during the Osberton Horse Trials in 2007.
The former event rider told the BBC: “Training has been challenging so I am actually just ready to give it a go now.”
Lomas wrote in a blog: “My accident was an eventing accident. Horses take up your life. I’d just got to the highest level in the sport about eight months before and it was such a big loss for me.
“But as much as I loved it, it stopped me doing other things so since then life has opened new doors for me. I always wanted to do the Great North Run because it looks amazing, with a brilliant atmosphere.”
Lomas, who is raising money for the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation, will be dropping in on school assemblies along the 13.1 mile route. | <urn:uuid:30495f0d-b2c3-4e73-847e-cae1db35415e> | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/paralysed-woman-will-use-a-bionic-suit-to-complete-the-great-north-run_uk_57ceada0e4b09f5b5e379df8 | 2019-01-21T16:23:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583795042.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20190121152218-20190121174218-00477.warc.gz | en | 0.979196 | 280 |
Author Rob Dinsmoor (“Toxic Cookout“) and Phil Temples (“Uncontacted Frontier“) will read from their respective works on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7 PM as a part of Cervena Barva‘s online series . Details to follow.
“Amidst the global coronavirus pandemic, in April Cervena Barva Press marked 15 years of publishing fine literature from around the world. Though our in-person celebration was cancelled due to Covid-19, we invite you, our authors and friends, to celebrate Cervena Barva Press. Choose an evening in July or August to continue our tradition of sharing your extraordinary poetry and fiction. As in the past, during our “Cervena Barva Press Reads Around the World” gatherings, this will be a world-wide event.”
Giving a short reading from my new novel Uncontacted Frontier at the “Virtual Noir at the Bar” on May 14. Sign up at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/virtual-noir-at-the-bar–3/register.
My good buddy Bob Rowlands emailed me this photo:
“Look at what came to our house from Amazon today! Someday in the future (I don’t know when yet), I want to get together in person for drinks and dinner, and you can autograph it for me! Although I read at least part of the draft a while ago, I’m looking forward to reading the finished product. It’ll be my bedtime reading.”
Oh, frabulous day! Uncontacted Frontier made its debut on Amazon.com.
UPDATE: I’VE DECIDED IT’S BEST THAT I CANCEL my in-person launch for my new book, “Uncontacted Frontier” on May 30. You can still buy the book from Amazon and Barnes & Noble when it comes out. The publisher, Moonshine Cove Publishing, is still shooting for a production date of April 21, 2020.
I’ve reserved the Arts at the Armory Café for the launch of my new book, “Uncontacted Frontier,” for Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 3:00-4:30 PM. It’s located at 191 Highland Ave #1c, Somerville, MA 02143. I hope everyone can attend! | <urn:uuid:baa1283a-9c33-425e-a446-38d2ce9e01fa> | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | https://temples.com/category/uncontacted-frontier/ | 2021-03-02T01:47:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178363211.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20210302003534-20210302033534-00240.warc.gz | en | 0.922717 | 516 |
Beatrix is a kind-hearted woman, offering what help she can to those who ask. She spends her time mining the hole outside the back of the mansion searching for treasure but she stops when it comes to her daughter and food.
Beatrix and her daughter both have eyes from the cool color spectrum.
Beatrix is Electra's mother and the mayor of Fenith Island. She lost her wealth due to the downfall of the De Sainte-Coquille family, but she digs the hole in the back of her house in hopes of finding her fortune. You first meet this character mining the hole in the back of the mansion. Treasure is her favorite thing to search for as well as enjoying many various foods. She is also known as the Mayor of Fenith Island.
Beatrix will ask Aden if he has any time to talk. If you do then the screen will fade to black and they will reappear in her backyard where she's mining. Aden will ask about her treasure hunting and she'll tell him that her intuition is telling her that there is treasure in her backyard. She then says that adventuring is the spice of life. It may be even more important than three meals a day. Aden will then suggest that she should try going to sea, but she will reply that she has enough adventuring here and that she already had to sell her boat anyway. She will then ask if you want to 'jump into the world of adventuring' with her but Aden declines her offer, saying that he doesn't want to dig holes all day.
Beatrix asks Aden once more if he has some spare time on his hands. She escorts Aden to the dining room of the mansion and explains the true reason for wanting to talk and proceeds to mention she has something for him to look at. Unsure at what the object was that Beatrix showed him, she explains she found it on the beach and had high hopes it could be a treasure from long-forgotten civilization but was soon interrupted by Gerald, who upon closer inspection of the object exclaimed that is what nothing more than a piece of glass, perhaps off a broken bottle that washed ashore. Disappointed, Beatrix exclaims to Gerald what he said was a depressingly realistic thing to say and was saddened by the fact he did not pretend that there was a hint of romance and adventure involved but Gerald soon apologized and said he would d do his best to pretend. While watching the predicament, Aden noticed that aside from the small arguments, Beatrix and Gerald were very good friends albeit a strange pair.
|Beatrix||"More monster fighting."||Easy||Completed the request to defeat High Orcs, and reached Jungle Island.|
Description: Beatrix wants somebody to take care of some sky fish. Talk to her if you're interested.
How to complete: Defeat 5 Sky Fish for Beatrix. They can be found on Jungle Island. Report back to Beatrix when you've defeated five of them.
Reward: Arm Recipes (Level 3)
Looking to Buy Materials
|Looking to buy materials.||I'm looking to buy some materials!|
Surprisingly, Beatrix is good friends with Gerard, a fact that can be discovered by witnessing her friendship events.
|Loved||Whoa! I feel as if this magic crystal holds unimaginable power within it...|
|Like||Any food, seems to prefer mixer-made items|
Anything that isn't mentioned in this table
She can be found in the dining hall of her mansion most mornings, and goes out to her garden to dig after having breakfast. However, she also stays inside the mansion some days, instead of digging.
During Lucky Lotto days and some festival days, she goes to the Plaza.
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Welcome back to Part Two of the State of Things in Music report. Last week we released Part One, highlighting projects, trends and processes that are happening within the music3 space, as well as the potential future consequences and considerations.
As we have seen in the past one year, the music industry is experiencing a period of continuous and ongoing innovation, with various communities getting built around the mutual trust in these revolutionizing technologies and a shared belief in a future where an artist, fan and collector are slowly fusing into one.
We are currently undergoing the process of building web3 (the new internet), which ultimately leads to ideological debates, especially with regards to legacy music business structures. This so-called battle between new innovative approaches and more traditional legacy approaches is subsequently resulting in an unprecedented amount of innovation and ideas, making the music tech industry a very interesting market to follow.
The tools that enhance the user experience will have a great role to play in the years to come. The thing is that as of last year, more investment has been made into NFT tools for artists than actually committed to the artists themselves. It highlights the fact that at this point of the adoption curve, these tools are extremely vital in helping the overall user experience and the implementation of the right tools will help drive adoption further.
They are needed to eliminate different types of frictions faced by users of the platforms, and by doing so help improve accessibility and the overall experience. Consequently these tools will take different forms, such helping users to simplify more complicated tasks like the introduction of a credit card fiat currency payment option, and enhancing the complexity of the task by allowing higher customization and control of the minting process for example.
As popularity and adoption continue to grow, so do the amount of new ideas, platforms, projects and new users. During the foreseeable future it is very likely that the subsequent development of tools will strongly drive these processes further and with time will make them more accessible and easy to use for the general population.
It certainly is no secret that there are massive environmental concerns surrounding the CryptoArt industry. These concerns arise from the fact that the majority of cryptocurrencies used to buy and sell NFTs are responsible for a substantial amount of carbon dioxide emissions.
All of the coins that run on the proof of work mechanism, such as Ethereum, heavily rely on computing power and energy to verify transactions, and hence do become extremely unethical tools with regards to the very relevant climate concerns. As a consequence of this development, there is a significant number of artists and creators that do see the benefits of the CryptoArt world, but do not use and advocate for the technology purely out of their stance on the climate situation.
That leads us to an interesting situation, where the technology itself gives a lot of hope in terms of equality and redistribution of wealth within the music industry, while simultaneously having a very costly disadvantage of contributing to environmental pollution. It is of course impossible to predict the turn of future events, but nonetheless it is important to mention the potential solutions of the problem that can come to fruition within the foreseeable future:
More clear distinction between tokens and cryptocurrencies is vital to fully assess the use of energy in this case. Even though NFTs do contribute to the energy usage and also send reassuring signals to the miners all across the world, it must be underlined that the problem itself is rooted in the cryptocurrencies and their operational mechanism, rather than the sales and purchases of tokens.
As of now, NFTs still account for a relatively small proportion of energy use of cryptocurrencies. What it tells us is that with certain solutions within the crypto world, the digital collectible technology does have an opportunity to do good without the unethical concerns that are definitely apparent at the current moment.
Proof of stake vs proof of work is probably the biggest discussion happening in the world of cryptocurrencies with respect to environmental concerns. The thing is that proof of stake offers an alternative, non-energy heavy approach to validating transactions on the decentralized ledger of blockchain.
It operates via staking or locking in a certain amount of coins you possess in order to validate transactions without heavily relying on the computing power and energy. We are still yet to see the effect of a proof of stake implementation on a network as large as Ethereum, but there are certainly hopes of eliminating a substantial amount of energy waste. That in turn would alleviate some of the aforementioned environmental concerns.
Systematic problem of the lack of renewable energy is what it boils down to at the end. For instance if every single artist would invest a part of the proceeds from the token sale into renewable energy projects and technologies then carbon emissions of the whole CryptoArt industry would be fully offset. This scenario is very much in line with almost every single existing environmental issue, namely with the fact that the burden is on the shoulders of individuals as opposed to governments and institutions.
Just the same way that household individual energy usage accounts for a tiny part of the global environmental pollution as opposed to the industrial and military energy waste, the sales and purchases of NFTs can surely be viewed through a similar light.
To rephrase it is a notion that without a more clearly defined systematic global policymaking with regards to climate change and environment we won’t be able to fully transition to renewable energy sources, which would be a perfect solution to this (and many other) problems.
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The final book review in the zombie stage of my summer reading list has finally arrived. Max Brooks was again the author in question, with this book simply titled “The Zombie survival guide”. Not to rip off Ronseal or anything (sorry American readers, I’m not sure if ye have that), but this book really does do what it says on the tin. Actually, wait no, I’ve found a far more clichéd phrase-one should judge this book by its cover. Having been wrote before Brooks’ bestseller World War Z, this book gives a far more superficial look at the post-apocalyptic fallout that threatens us all if the dead reanimate.
That being said, superficial is far from what we get in all other areas. The book opens with a detailed look at what makes the walking dead tick (or well, what makes them not tick) in terms of their movement, hearing, eyesight, brain activity etc. As a pharmacy student, I found a lot of this material interesting, as not only is it hard to come by (ya know, ya don’t treat many zombies in community pharmacy these days) but it also ties up very well with concrete aspects of human physiology/anatomy. For readers less enthused by science, this section won’t stand out I’m afraid. Coming to the end of this section, however, we do get a good look at the classifications of an undead outbreak, and what signs to look for in the media.
The next thirty pages are more what the reader goes in expecting, with a full lowdown of all the weapons available and/or useful on commencement of the outbreak. Here we see Brooks got very creative, as his research obviously yielded cold hard facts about the drawbacks/limitations of conventional firearms or military based weaponry, but even outside of that he expands this section to give advice on combat styles, biological warfare and types of body armour. Anybody who has even dabbled in the infamous ‘zombie mode’ from the popular Call of Duty games would find this section more than enthralling.
Personally I found the next two sections to be the best in the book, as they again highlighted how far the writer was willing to delve into his work, but also could be extrapolated for use in other post-apocalyptic situations. The ‘On the defence’ chapter takes a comprehensive look at how homes can be vamped up for use as a defensive position once the dead come knocking. Not only does the author examine the different types of homes available, but he then provides tips for how to operate a defence in public buildings, such as churches, hospitals or schools. Given the outbreak is
nigh able to occur at anytime of the day, you may find yourself relying on these pages more than you would have imagined.
The ‘On the run’ chapter then flips you out of the frying pan and into the fire-with its tips focusing on what your plan should be when the house-turned-fortress becomes a no-go. Because this section loosely resembles that of a doomsday prepper programme, it has its ups and downs. The major deal breaker comes in the form of how readily the advice can be applied, given the amount of money needed to create the standard pack alone would be dubious enough. That being said, the chapter does give a rather chilling view of the various terrains that will be encountered along the way, as the author succeeds in making the dangers of each jump right off the pages.
Next it was ‘On the attack’, a section I expected to pan out differently than it did. As it is, the major portion of the chapter centres on how to clear out different zones of infestation, as well as providing possible tactics as to how this process should go ahead. A lot of the terrain material gets repeated from the opposite perspective, and that maybe hampers the flow of the book. That being said, if we are to take this as a thorough guide, then I guess we have to call this repetition necessary, and maybe even important. As a final installment in the guide part of the book, we get advice on how to survive in an undead world, long after civilisation has collapsed and you are beyond hope of rescue. In this case, finding a permanent home is what’s vital, and so Brooks sets out to explore this concept, again using the terrain as a factor, but also looking at how accessible it is, both for yourself and those survivors who would wish to take it.
And so the guide comes to a close. The book however, stumbles on, its back pages acting almost as a prologue to World War Z, as in this section we get to examine accounts of outbreaks over thousands of years, and how these tie together. Here again, we see how Brooks can make a concept so surreal and unfathomable bite really close to the bone. Whether its asking what really happened to those ancient Egyptian bodies, or how did California find itself in the midst of a concerning outbreak, the stories champion all the good features of the classic zombie horror story.
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Analysis: A woman was effectively banished from the country for the crime of kissing of a boy in public in Co Louth in 1937
In October 1937, a young man and a woman were seen kissing in public in Blackrock, Co Louth. For the local judge, District Justice Goff, it was an opportunity to apply a recently introduced piece of legislation. Section 18 of the updated 1935 Criminal Law Amendment Act provided Goff with an opportunity to police social activity.
The law was strict but also open to interpretation: Every person who shall commit, at or near and in sight of any place along which the public habitually pass as of right or by permission, any act in such a way as to offend modesty or cause scandal or injure the morals of the community shall be guilty…
The Irish Press headline, 'Embraced in Public', didn't appear to flag any scandalous activity, but that’s not how Goff and his local allies felt. It was even argued, in the young man’s defence, that 'the boy was respectable and had had one or two more drinks than he should have’. In addition, ‘there was nothing whatever immoral in what had happened’.
Even Goff at first appeared to judge that the case was not particularly outrageous and was quoted as saying ‘there was no criminal misconduct’. He decided to dismiss the case against the boy provided he gave a £2 donation to the St Vincent De Paul charity and paid the court costs.
The boy may have escaped the clutches of Goff, but what about the girl? The local guard testified that ‘he couldn’t say that the girl had any drink. The man seemed to have drink taken...’ That appeared to claim that if the boy was drunk in public, the girl wasn’t. However, in court, ominously, Justice Goff asked: ‘what type of girl is she?’ He was told that there was no record of her ever being in trouble before.
Despite the boy being effectively pronounced legally innocent, the girl was charged with 'committing an act of impropriety in a public place'. The Irish Press reported on her fate and Goff’s judgment was quoted: ‘I will order her one month’s imprisonment.’
It was an extraordinarily harsh sentence and some of the court reports provide background to the decision and life in small-town Ireland at the time. The boy’s defence was that he had been ‘carried away by "the appearance and get-up" of his partner’ who was ‘on holiday from England’. The local vigilance group members had immediately notified the priest as well as the local gardaí. Goff proclaimed that the group ‘was to be highly commended’ for their alertness and actions.
But there was more to the judgment than might appear at first glance. Goff acknowledged that the girl, Julia Clarke, lived abroad, in Scotland, so she was unlikely to serve her jail sentence. Goff’s judgment was a means of ridding Ireland of people like Clarke. Knowing that she faced a month in prison if she ever returned, she was effectively banished from Ireland.
Outside of Ireland the judgment was met with shock. The Irish Times quoted a London Star article: Freedom appears to have brought gloom instead of happiness to the Irish temperament. Now they have a law which makes it a crime 'to offend modesty or cause scandal'. There was never a charter of repression so widely drawn as that. We hope that it is not yet an offence to kiss the Blarney Stone in public.
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Goff wanted to supress the media and prevent them from reporting on his decisions, but it was too late. In a public relations disaster for the Irish government, newspapers globally sneered at the judgment. Accounts of the decision even made it into a newsreel shown in British cinemas. Pathé News filmed Clarke kissing a man, while a narrator retold her story and spoke of this Irish 'crime' and its punishment. Goff had turned her into a film star!
It was a short clip, only 14 seconds long, but it depicted Ireland as out-of-step with the world. Whatever control Éamon de Valera and his government had domestically, they were powerless to stop the story going viral. This was not just a ruling in a provincial courthouse and it reflected directly on de Valera.
The Los Angeles Times depicted the judgment as outrageous and highlighted the gender aspect: 'Yes ma'am it seems the woman pays in Ireland, and how!’ The Palm Beach Post ran a front-page story and condemned the ‘…lack of proportion, lack of humor and plain intolerance’.
Boake Carter, a widely syndicated columnist, wrote about the judgment in particularly disparaging terms and placed de Valera in ominously disturbing company. Why should some dried-up male moralist pounce upon a poor girl, make an example out of her, but let off her male friend virtually scot free? What de Valera sponsors is simply a return to dark ages witchcraft and intolerance
But in a way, even the international ridicule of Goff's 'one month for a kiss’ sentence served a purpose. It broadcast an image of Ireland as innocent. When rock ‘n’ roll arrived with swivelling hips to mainstream America in the mid-1950s, many people saw it as a curse - and some of them saw the Irish entertainers of the time as the cure. Perhaps someday Julia Clarke will be publicly pardoned by the Irish legal system for her ‘crime.’
This is an edited extract from Sounds Irish, Acts Global: Explaining the Success of Ireland's Popular Music Industry by Michael Mary Murphy and Jim Rogers
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A very lovely captive, looking heroic and defiant to the last. Now where could Madam Nyx be, hehe...
Next thing you know Lambda Syndicate will go after the cops. lol. Nice job.
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GE to showcase at RSNA 2014 its Revolution family of CT scanners.
GE Healthcare will showcase at RSNA 2014 the Revolution family of CT scanners.
Revolution CT was launched at RSNA 2013, and since then, the Revolution family has grown to include Revolution GSI, Revolution HD, and Revolution EVO. The Revolution family is built on the core technologies of image quality, ultra-low dose, speed, and simplicity, GE said.
Revolution GSI uses gemstone spectral imaging, which enables customers to accomplish quantitative tissue characterization and advanced functional imaging for quantitative information, GE said.
Revolution HD provides low dose, high definition image quality.
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The Benefits of Having Pets When You Live With a Chronic Illness
I’ve been spending some time recently thinking about how to stay positive when living with a chronic illness and one of the first things that sprung to my mind was having a pet. Having a pet can help reduce your blood pressure and loneliness. I know there have been studies into how animals can help with health conditions, and you can see this in programs where animals are taken into hospitals for the patients/residents to pet to calm them and make them happy, and horses being used as therapy for people with disabilities. Lots of chronic illness bloggers write about their pets and I know I post about my cute cat Billy lots, so here is what I see as being the benefits of pet ownership when you have a chronic illness.
1. Unconditional Love
I know dogs are more obvious about this but cats, horses, Guinea pigs and I’m sure other pets also provide the unconditional love that is such a benefit when you are struggling with a health condition every day. It’s great having something waiting for you when you get home if you live alone and stops me from feeling lonely sometimes as I talk away to my cat. Cuddles, doggy kisses, and something that is actually excited to see you can make your day, or just make you smile.
When I’m looking after my sister’s animals I get cuddles from the dogs and one of her ponies! Looking out over the on the ponies field with dogs at my feet is just lovely! My cat stands at the door and cries when I get home, then she runs to a bit on the stairs where she can rub heads with me as I get up the stairs. My neighbor has told me that she only does that when I get home, so she knows it’s me. Plus she cries to say hello and rubs against my legs in the morning, almost tripping me up, but I know she’s pleased to see me. I’m convinced she can tell when I’m feeling bad and always comes to give me cuddles and has started sleeping on my bed recently and not waking me up in the middle of the night, but I’ll see how long that lasts!
Living alone with a chronic illness means that I rarely have to get up for things. I plan activities into my diary so I’m doing something everyday, but even when I’m feeling horrific I still have to get up and feed the cat, make sure she’s got water and give her her treats at night time so she stops crying. People who are housebound or who often have days when they can’t get out are forced to get up off the sofa/out of bed and see to the pet. Even just feeding a cat/hamster or letting a dog out for its business is a little bit of exercise which is a good thing for our bodies.
Having to look after another living thing can be a huge benefit when dealing with the mental health side of chronic illness as you have something else that’s alive to keep alive. During my struggles with depression I’ve thankfully steered away from suicide, but on my darkest occasion I took my sister’s dog for a walk and came back because I couldn’t bear the thought of anything happening to him if I made that decision. When I was an employment advisor I had a client who was struggling with severe depression, but she told me that it was her pets that kept her alive as she knew she had to look after them, and they made her feel more hopeful about the future.
Whether it’s in real life or online, people with pets tend to talk about them and bond over them. Most people will be able to say if they are a dog or a cat person and have an opinion about it, making it an easy way to start a conversation with someone and make new friends. Dog and horse owners will generally speak to each other when they pass while out for a walk, some areas even have unofficial dog walking groups where people just see the same faces every morning/evening so they become friendly. Kids will usually speak to you if you have an animal with you, and puppies can get more attention than babies when you take them out!
If I’m house and animal sitting for my sister I love it if I’m having a day when I can take the dogs out (even if it’s just for five minutes). It gets me into the fresh air, get a bit of exercise, and there are always people around who’ll smile and say hello and stop to chat. Online you can join groups, post pictures and chat about your beloved pets and how they help you thus gaining more friends, increasing happiness and giving you something else to do/focus on if you are stuck in the house.
Having structure can be a huge benefit for those living with a chronic illness. My occupational therapist and sleep specialist both said that going to bed and getting up at the same time every day is a good thing and can support better sleep, so having a pet to get up for can help you to do this. My cat knows when it’s bedtime and she comes into the living room for her night time treats. Dogs will usually get up at the same time everyday and having to feed and exercise pets can give structure to your day.
5. Self Care
Pets also remind us to look after ourselves. Running out of pet food means a trip to the shop or an online grocery order which will mean that you get essentials for yourself as well. Making sure that your dog gets out every day means you get out every day, supporting positive mental health and a bit of exercise. No matter how small the pet they all need something from us, which reminds us that we also need things and might need someone to look after us occasionally and support us asking for help. Animals are also brilliant at resting and I am trying to take some tips from Billy in this area (I think I should have been a cat in a previous life) but dogs are also great at resting when they need to. My sister’s Jack Russell will play with her son for hours, then when she gets tired she’ll take herself off and go to bed and rest until she feels up to a bit of play again. We should all take a page out of the book of our pets and take the time to prioritize resting, to do it wholeheartedly and then get back into things when we can.
There are also downsides to animal ownership, so I’ll share my struggles:
1. Having to look after something else
When I can’t walk to the toilet I still have to feed the cat. Ensuring that she is looked after uses some of my energy that on very bad days I should be using to feed myself or do other essential tasks. Having a dog or other bigger pet is much more exhausting. I don’t have to walk Billy a couple of times a day, her litter tray can stay uncleared for a day or two and she doesn’t need to be entertained. Dogs and horses need loads of attention, exercise, training and cleaning up after. The most that I have to do is feed her, cleaning up cat litter that’s been kicked all over the floor, or vacuuming up hair can be left because I live by myself. If you’ve got kids as well, then these things have to be cleaned up straight away and make even small pets more of a job than a joy sometimes.
Having a pet is expensive. From buying it in the first place, even rescue pets are expensive these days, to food and other essentials including insurance, microchipping and vet bills. What happens to them when you’re on holiday, or too ill to look after them? Dogs need leads, collars, bedding, cages, car seat belts, reflectors for dark walks, poop bags, toys… and those are just things that I can think of! Some of these expenses are regular and lifelong, and some are less frequent, but you still need to be able to pay for your pet and with the expense of living with a chronic illness this can be outside of your budget. I buy food, litter and pay for insurance for Billy and I could spend that money on other things, but I prioritize having her in my life so I cut out other things.
You can borrow people’s dogs to take them for walks or look after them for holidays on websites such as Borrow My Doggy which can cut down on expense, or borrow pets belonging to friends and family members. I love going to my sister’s house to get cuddles from her friendly pony, play with the dogs and then they lie on me for cuddles when I’m tired. Even the Guinea pigs make me smile because they make cute little noises.
3. Who helps to look after them?
When I go on holiday or away for a couple of days I can take my cat to my sister’s house to stay — she has to be limited to a room as one of the dogs wants to eat her, but my nephew loves her and gives her lots of cuddles and treats. I also have a friend who very kindly goes to feed her for me even though he is allergic to her! This isn’t too much of a problem for me, but can be for lots of other people. Do you have a friend or family member who will look after your pet for you if you’re away, in the hospital, or just too sick to look after them? Can you afford to put them into kennels, or get a dog sitter or walker? Small animals like hamsters and Guinea pigs can be easier to get looked after for you as they are easily transportable, dogs, cats, horses and other pets can be more difficult, so make sure you’ve thought this through before you commit to a pet.
I can only come up with three downsides to pet ownership and I know that I get so much from having my gorgeous cat, even though it can be hard work and creates extra tasks for me to do every day. I know animals can save your life and give you the will to carry on even when times are really tough, and I know the unconditional love you get from a pet can make the bad days seem much better, so I’m all for pet ownership when you are living with a chronic illness. Just make sure you get the right animal for you and that you have support in place to help you when you need it.
Let me know about your pets! What have they helped you through?
This blog was originally published on The Amazing Adventures of a Stick Girl.
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Winter has arrived in the desert and we are feeliing the chill. Our mountain tops are filled with a picture perfect scenery of dusty snow caps. Our January programs have been planned to venture out on extrodinary outings to ensure our residents go out into the community to see the beautiful winter season. There are many indoor programs for those who like the warm temperatures. We have new programs such as Duplicate Bridge and have extended our Fire Pit events. There is plenty to do at The Carlotta and we look forward to seeing you at one or more events.
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miRge (miRNA data processing) #
miRge : Multiplexed method for analyze the small RNA sequencing #
RNA-seq are widely accepted experiment for various transcriptome scientific research, which also a cost-effective method for denovo transcriptome projects for new species. Major bottle neck was reside on the data analysis. Huge computational power and highly skilled employees needed for interpret the research outcome. Moreover, while at huge samples, the tedious task need to perform and more computational cost were wasted. To overcome this issues the recent computational method which called “miRge” were specially designed to classify the miRNA and other non-coding small RNAs.
Figure 1: Detail work flow of the the miRge
Figure 2: comparisons with other familiar methods
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Baras, A. S., Mitchell, C. J., Myers, J. R., Gupta, S., Weng, L.-C., Ashton, J. M., Cornish, T. C., Pandey, A. & Halushka, M. K. 2015. miRge - A Multiplexed Method of Processing Small RNA-Seq Data to Determine MicroRNA Entropy. PLoS ONE, 10, e0143066. | <urn:uuid:0fa106e6-f879-4f46-9444-4fa667ae194a> | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | http://www.incodom.kr/miRge | 2022-05-25T22:53:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662594414.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20220525213545-20220526003545-00081.warc.gz | en | 0.87744 | 272 |
Finally, it’s here! The first day of preschool is a daunting experience for both the mother and the child. I remember when I was there with my sister to drop my nephew off at his preschool. The poor fellow didn’t let go of his mother; he just held on to her hand so hard. She had tears looming in her eyes and it just got so hard for her to make him go to school.
Learning from her experience, here are some tips to spare you from the first day at preschool emotional rollercoaster:
There’s nothing worse than scrambling to organize your child’s bag early in the morning. It’s better to prepare everything beforehand so that you can minimize the tension and stress that the early morning brings.
The night before:
Organize everything you need the night before to avoid the early morning hassle. Make a little checklist of all the possible things you need. Make sure to pack something that comforts your child. It could be a toy, blanket, a book, etc. This will ensure that your toddler is comforted to some extent in the new environment. If you’re not sure about what you might need for the first day, then you could also ask the preschool teacher for a list. The best preschools have a stamp of excellence from credible preschool accreditation agencies like QualityKG. Their preschool development programs provide guidance to parents.
On the morning:
Wake up your children early so that you have ample time to get them ready. Make sure that they are well fed and that they are well rested. Try to talk to them while you’re getting them ready so that they can get used to this routine of getting dressed early in the morning.
Preparing before the big day: If you don’t want a meltdown at the preschool, make a note of the below.
Create positive feelings:
Before the first day of preschool, you’ll have plenty of time where you can prepare yourself and your toddler. Tell them how the older children go to school and how they can make new friends. This will create a positive feeling inside them about preschool.
Prepare a routine:
Change can be quite hard for children. So, it’s better if you create a routine at home that is compatible with preschool timings. Wake them up before the preschool time and give them meals according to the preschool meal schedule. Try to find out the nap time from the preschool teacher so that your child’s sleep cycle doesn’t get disturbed.
The big day can be quite hard for parents and children. Hence, it’s important that you prepare yourself. On the big day, make sure that you keep your goodbyes short and sweet, longer goodbyes can be painful and can change your toddler’s mood about going to school. Make sure that you choose a QualityKG accredited preschool to ensure your child gets the best in care and education. | <urn:uuid:34fc276e-6ab9-41e3-831c-5a0bb223cc2d> | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | https://blog.qualitykg.com/2017/05/26/first-day-preschool/ | 2022-05-28T09:43:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663016373.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20220528093113-20220528123113-00757.warc.gz | en | 0.961109 | 621 |
Got here from Devils Playground on the way to Pikes Peak.
Quick hike from the car on the way down from Pikes.
With "McReynolds Peak", Pikes Peak & "Devils Playground Peak".
Nice little add-on after hiking Pikes from Crags. At least this summit was ours not 200 other tourists.
Wife, pup and I for a nice day.
Climbed with Dan after doing Sentinel Point and Devil's Playground
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#TheNeedContinues Documentary by Lindsay Hammons tells the story of Wisconsin's safety-net providers, with an emphasis on Wisconsin's
82 Free and Charitable Clinics. Gaps remaining in the Wisconsin healthcare system are identified and the "new" uninsured and under-served populations explained. Free and Charitable Clinics are safety-net health care organizations that utilize a volunteer/staff model to provide a range of medical, dental, pharmacy, vision and/or behavioral health services to economically and socially disadvantaged, and vulnerable populations of Wisconsin. Such clinics are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
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The online gambling industry has embraced all innovative ideas of modern technology. Due to those factors, today, gamers can take pleasure in a wide variation of amazing cards and table games. Not only the old classics such as Roulette, Poker, and Blackjack but also other types of gambling games, have become more favored among the users. Among these options, fish table game gambling products have become a new trend over the world.
Actually, according to Waypoint, fish games aren’t a new thing. Specialists believe that the fish table game first became popular in China over a decade ago. From that day on, these exciting casino games have been found worldwide nearly everywhere from Australia to Singapore.
What is a fish table game? How to play it? Not all sweepstakes players have information about this type of online gambling game. Here, gamers purchase bullets by using their real money to shoot fish. For each fish you shot, you get different points. If you achieve the big scores, you will be able to exchange them for money and withdraw it anytime you wish. You can get multiple exciting prizes by playing those gambling games. Fish games, as it can be guessed from their titles are mainly about sea creatures. As gambling games faced legal burdens in recent years, the sweepstakes and arcades took advantage of this process.
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From time to time, gamers don’t try to think when they play sweepstakes games. The only thing they want is just to have fun. However, it is also an undeniable fact that some users mostly feel bored because of the hard gambling games that they can’t win at all. They mostly give up on the same casino game and search for another game. For not facing such troubles, players must be aware of the best games in the market.
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Not all fish have the same speed. Usually, small fish swim slower than the average ones. Therefore, it will be easier to shoot small fish. But this rule is not regarded as huge bonuses like sharks. You have to use more bullets to take them down. It is easier to shoot and kill slow fishes. However, the golden rule that applies to these games is about the effectiveness of your shots. Some fishes are not going to die after one or two headshots. You need to be aware of this fact as you move forward in the game. Make sure that your bullet is the last one that kills the fish. Otherwise, you would not get a piece of that great reward even if you just wounded the fish for like 80 percent.
While in the game, you will see different fish hiding under rocks or moss. If you defeat a fish, you will increase the number of your prizes by twenty or thirty percent of the original price. It may seem very attractive, yet those fish are too challenging to shoot. Don’t go after those ones, or you will end up failing and waste all your bullets. In this case, shoot only little fish that move slowly. It is a great strategy for those of you who do not like risk. Obviously, you are somehow like it as you play the gambling game. Some of the hiding fishes come out from rocks or mosses from time to time. It is better to wait for the moment and shoot them at that time. By doing so, you would get a higher reward and eliminate one extra fish.
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As their earning is higher, it is reasonable that the hunting process would not be an easy task. In multiplayer fish games, many people are trying to kill the big fish although only one of them gets the whole prize at the end. It does not really matter whether you shoot around ten times and the fish got weakened by your bullets. Unless you are the one that shot the last bullet which killed the big boss, you would not get any prize. So, check out the remaining life point or endurance of the fish before wasting your bullets on the target that would not give you anything in return.
Players don’t need to waste big bullets while chasing lonely fish. They should use medium bullets or small ones. If the gamers shoot around three or five gunshots, however, they fail to kill the little fish, then they have to stop shooting them. In this case, shooting will only be a waste of coins for all players.
There is an old thought that online casinos can not be like bricks-and-mortar ones. Actually, there are plenty of misunderstandings related to online gambling games.
Another wrong statement is that online casino games are not as exciting as traditional games play. However, progressive online slot games are perhaps one of the most exciting online games in the gambling market. Every time you play the game, the reward pot grows and you get the chance to hit the jackpot.
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Galerkin and Least-Squares Finite Element Processes for 2-D Helmholtz Equation in h, p, k Framework
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Mathematical and computational details of the finite element processes using the Galerkin method, Galerkin method with weak form, and least-squares processes (LSP) for 2-D Helmholtz equation over a square domain with Dirichlet and Neumann boundary conditions are presented in h, p, k mathematical and computational framework. The order of the approximation space, k, defines the order of the global differentiability (k - 1) of the approximations, and it is an independent parameter, in addition to h and p, in the finite element computations. The discussion of variational consistency (VC) and variational inconsistency (VIC) of the integral forms resulting from the Galerkin method, the Galerkin method with weak form and least-squares processes and their impact on the resulting computational processes are presented. Higher-order global differentiability of the approximations is necessitated by the higher-order global differentiability of the theoretical solutions when they are analytic. Such solutions can be accurately simulated in h, p, k framework up to any desired order global differentiability. Numerical studies are presented for solutions of various classes using the Galerkin method with weak form and least square processes in h, p, k framework. Numerical studies demonstrate various features of the finite element processes and substantiate these observations. | <urn:uuid:07d8008b-3d99-4f49-8309-71be9919fd2e> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://vivo.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n68179SE | 2023-06-04T17:25:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224650201.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604161111-20230604191111-00376.warc.gz | en | 0.879486 | 330 |
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A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic dermatology procedures are safe when performed by experienced providers. These procedures include Botox, Juvederm or other dermal fillers such as Belotero, Restylane and Perlane, and laser skin treatments such as Clear + Brilliant. While we have known for decades that Botox is safe, this study just confirms it. Researchers examined the results of over 20,000 procedures performed by 23 physicians over the course of 3 months and at 8 different skin care clinics. They found that there were no major complications. Less than one percent of patients had a minor complication such as bruising or swelling.
Dr. Shaun Patel has performed thousands of these skin and vein treatments and see hundreds of patients each month in his state of the art clinic in Coral Gables and Miami. If you have been considering Botox or Juvederm for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, a laser skin treatment for sun damage or hyperpigmentation, or laser sclerotherapy for spider veins but have been worried about the risk of side effects, come in for a consultation and to discuss the results of this study.
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Issa Dioume has treated us to another exercise in style training from Ursula K. Le Guin. This one is to write a half page to a page of unbroken prose, one long sentence. Issa wrote 350 words. I managed 367 before I decided I really needed that full stop.
I can see the point of this exercise, and it’s a subtle one. It puts me in mind of what we were told in junior school about writing stories—no ‘and then’s. It doesn’t sound good and it’s lazy. In this exercise we purposely write uninterrupted prose, and we could do it by sticking ‘and then’ at every point where we would normally have a full stop, which rather defeats the object of the exercise.
I think the idea is to write a long chunk without the reader being aware that there hasn’t been a full stop for a while. To be able to do that is the mark of a skillful writer. If the reader lost the thread about ten lines back, it hasn’t worked. This is what I produced, and I admit, it’s not great literature and I won’t be going back to polish it up.
Slowly the tide creeps up the shore, the froth of foam dying higher and higher with each wave, the sucking backwash repeatedly repulsed by the next incoming roller that starts out in the depths, deep and dark, a swell like the movement of great arms or a massive chest heaving with the force of the ocean, to vanquish the shore and tear at the cliff face behind until the friable stone crumbles beneath the battering and slips back into the water, to be ground by the currents and the undersea pebbles into grains of sand again, while I wait, entranced and bound—entranced by the sight of the vastness of an element I had no knowledge of before I was captured and brought here, and bound, literally, to a wooden stake driven deep into the sand below the high water mark, to wait as the water laps my toes until it inevitably creeps higher and higher, to fill my mouth with the sea so that I cannot even scream for help, although I doubt that anyone would come at my call, not now that I have been made the scapegoat of the miserable savages of this godforsaken hole of a village, the sacrificial appeaser to whom each has given his sins to bear: tatty bits of cloth, beads, shells, dried flowers tied with straw for string; so I am engarlanded like an ox at the spring sacrifice of the city from where I come, burdened with all their fears and their nasty crimes, for the great sea beast that terrorises their existences to wash away, to purify the foul souls of these half-witted pagans with the death of their scapegoat, that in this case happens to be me, the unfortunate who thought to avoid their miserable rat’s nest of a village by taking the track that carries sensible folk in a wide arc away from the sea and through the forest, but where the wily devils, crafty as a bag of weasels, had dug a pit trap and covered it carefully with green branches, to catch this unwary traveller for their iniquitous ends, which as the waves lap ever higher up my chest, I feel creeping closer and closer. | <urn:uuid:a1a3d973-85d1-4eb9-878b-8678335ce5de> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2019/03/01/writing-while-holding-ones-breath/ | 2019-05-26T21:36:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232259757.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526205447-20190526231447-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.968227 | 711 |
How to add new companies
List of methods you can use to add companies to your database
A company is a separate element in your database. It can contain all sorts of information about a legal entity, including its employees, activities performed, and more. It helps you organize information about your partners and prospects.
When creating a company, you can set up a number of attributes for it. We recommend including as many details about a business as possible as it will make selling easier.
How to add a single company
- To add a single company to your database, go to Data -> Companies and click on the button Add a company.
- Fill out the form in the pop-up that appears.
Note about the attribute “Company ID”: To let you connect every single user with the company the person works for, we've created an identifying attribute "Company ID", which can be used during import. If you want your users to be assigned to specific companies automatically upon import, you need to access the column "company_id" and enter the correct IDs there. Upon import, it will be changed to "Company name" in the user’s profile.
Adding companies in bulk - CSV import
If you want to send your data to User.com using the CSV option, please prepare the CSV file.
Go to "Settings" -> "Importers". Click on “Import companies”. You should have the file with the names of companies and their details prepared beforehand.Follow the instruction on how to import a CSV file here.
Also, for information about auto-assigning users to companies, you can read about that here. If you activate the option, "Auto assign users to companies", users with the same email domain will be assigned to a given company. User.com will only apply this to people without generic email domains (like gmail).
Example: A new user comes to your website and submits an email address: email@example.com in a form. Automatically, a new company called 'Microsoft' is created to which the user is then assigned. | <urn:uuid:409840c4-f59e-4e54-8486-7b81449765d4> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://docs.user.com/how-to-add-new-companies/ | 2021-10-16T16:02:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323584886.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016135542-20211016165542-00532.warc.gz | en | 0.918141 | 433 |
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“David Weinberger writes about the effect of technology on ideas.
He is the author of Small Pieces Loosely Joined and Everything Is Miscellaneous, and is the co-author of The Cluetrain Manifesto. His most recent book, Too Big to Know, about the Internet’s effect on how and what we know.
Dr. Weinberger is a senior researcher at the Berkman Center. He has been a philosophy professor, journalist, strategic marketing consultant to high tech companies, Internet entrepreneur, advisor to several presidential campaigns, and a Franklin Fellow at the US State Department. He was for four years the co-director of the Harvard Library Innovation Lab, focusing on the future of libraries.” | <urn:uuid:bc456c4f-f19e-4f67-a838-e7e05ae6f0a6> | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | http://patricklowenthal.com/2014/10/david-weinberger-big-know/ | 2021-01-26T12:06:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704799741.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126104721-20210126134721-00462.warc.gz | en | 0.955933 | 152 |
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69-year-old Eleni Plakidi who had been missing from her home in Argaka since January 10 was found dead in the Akamas region on Monday morning.
According to first reports she was found far away from where her car was found earlier.
A post mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of the death.
Plakidi left home on January 10 to buy something from a kiosk near her home and had not been seen since.
Her car was discovered near the beach in the area a day after she disappeared.
Her family reported she was suffering from memory problems. | <urn:uuid:a602f189-3679-4774-b307-8e953036ca76> | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | https://cyprus-mail.com/2019/01/21/missing-pensioner-found-dead-in-akamas/ | 2021-06-25T03:58:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488567696.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20210625023840-20210625053840-00151.warc.gz | en | 0.995031 | 124 |
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Des Peoples is off to a good start.
Ruhann Peele is playing RB for Linden.
He's made tremendous strides," Candia said. "He scored a 1020 on his SAT in June. He went to SAT prep classes and worked really hard. He just has to maintain his grade-point average right now and he will qualify. He is right where he needs to be.
From the same site, it'll be Rutgers vs. Rutgers at Rutgers on Sep. 9 when Montclair and Julian Pinnix-Odrick play St. Peter's Prep and Michael Giacone. Warning - link seems like it could die at any moment.
Steve Longa and Saddle Brook are expecting a big season.
The Ledger ran a nice feature about NJ DT Darius Hamilton.
Nothing Wayne Morgan is saying really makes a lot of sense.
He'll probably have a new list tomorrow, but for now there's good news on NJ CB Yuri Wright.
He then stated that he feels very strongly about Rutgers and Cal.
It's nada from JUCO TE Blake Jackson.
PA OL Josh Stepoli moved to North Carolina.
RU offered Philadelphia-area HS freshman John Reid.
SyracuseFan and The Boneyard left the Scout.com last weekend. Some mixed feelings here. The Scout management isn't exactly competent, although Scarlet Report is a notable exception, and Brian Dohn should be able to do a lot of good as a regional analyst. The SU and UConn sites think they were sold a bill of goods by Scout - which may well be correct, but you also understand Scout's reasoning in not devoting many resources to the two sites. They don't get much traffic, and SU and UConn aren't exactly recruiting powerhouses in football. How can you report on UConn's football recruiting when Randy Edsall is signing players nobody ever heard of? The SU site is mad about Matt Alkire leaving, which is fine, but some of the paranoid comments SU fans posted about Dohn are incomprehensibly dumb. Dohn isn't a Mike Farrell/Bob Lichtenfels type with no qualms about steering recruits to a particular school.
Watchlist: This is a section of this site's weekly recruiting posts featuring links to players that Rutgers may or may not be showing interest in, but has not yet offered.
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Monday 20th November 2017
Saturday was Armed Forces Day at The Valley, with supporters observing a period of silence prior to kick-off to remember those killed in conflict.
Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) has been working in conjunction with the Woolwich Barracks for the past year to improve the health and wellbeing of the service personnel based there and their families.
The collaboration started when CACT’s Health Improvement team were invited to a health and wellbeing event at the Barracks. It was recognised then that further support to the service personnel would be possible.
CACT held a four week healthy eating cookery club this summer, aiming to provide military personnel with the cookery skills to help them prepare healthy meals and integrate back into civilian life.
CACT has also held focus groups for soldiers and their partners to see how they can best utilise the services that the Health Improvement team offer.
Since then, CACT has worked with and supported Brookhill Children’s Centre with a Baby Bounce class and fitness sessions for military partners. Some soldiers have made use of CACT’s Kick the Habit smoking cessation service and Men’s Health Social Evenings, and have taken part in mentoring and basic life skills sessions.
A number of soldiers also undertook some volunteering for CACT, promoting the Low Emission Neighbourhood scheme and Blood Pressure Roadshow. This saw them get to know the local area and meet other residents.
CACT’s Health Improvement team were delighted to be invited to take part in the Minden Day celebrations on 1 August as a ‘Thank You’ for their work.
Unit Welfare Senior Non-Commissioned Officer CSgt Borgenvik said:
“CACT’s Health Improvement team have had a very positive impact on serving soldiers and their families in Woolwich this last year.
“They have provided us with many opportunities and support, with more lined up over the coming months. We thank them for their tireless efforts and foresee our relationship growing from strength to strength”.
CACT is very pleased to work with Woolwich Barracks to provide support to soldiers and their families going forward. More information about CACT’s work and programmes at the heart of the community can be found at www.cact.org.uk. | <urn:uuid:19ab7a44-a3ff-4630-88f1-4e028233e682> | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | http://cact.org.uk/news/supporting-armed-forces-in-the-community | 2018-09-22T11:35:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267158320.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180922103644-20180922124044-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.972357 | 476 |
https://promosaik.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/melissa-lee-promosaik.gif 219 224 promosaik https://promosaik.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Promosaik_brandwordmark.png promosaik2016-06-13 20:20:122016-06-13 20:20:12Interview Campaign for Translators: Melissa Lee from China
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By Milena Rampoldi – ProMosaik e.V. – A first interview of our series “Interview Campaign for Translators and Interpreters”http://www.promosaik.blogspot.de/2015/09/interview-campaign-for-translators-and.html comes from Melissa Lee of ODB in China.
Milena Rampoldi: What are the principal linguistic and intercultural problems for translators into and from Chinese?
Melissa Lee: All translators have to be experienced in the language and culture they work with. A professional translator has reached a level of native speaker in both languages, the source and the target language. The biggest problem I sometimes find is not related to lingustic or intercultural problems, but to terminology in certain fields.
MR: What do you think is important to promote intercultural dialogue?
ML: First of all, you have to know the other’s culture. For instance, you have to understand the taboos of other cultures to avoid misunderstandings and embarssment. And then as translator and in particular as interpreter, you have to understand what the other likes and mislikes to make the communication more comfortable and easier.
MR: How can translations improve communication between peoples and promote a culture of inclusion and peace?
ML: A translator does not only translate from one language into another. What makes a translator, is that he/she knows a lot about the other’s culture, history, lifestyle. So as soon as he/she translates he/she automatically respects the other’s culture and dignity. And this, to some degree, can promote peace in society. Many famouse book have been translated into many languages, an this promotes dialogue which brings peace. People read about other cultures. This is also a form of communication with them. They discover new topics, and recommend them also to others to know more about the culture of the other.
MR: How can you explain to foreigners how different Chinese is?
ML: At the beginning, Chinese characters were just created to reshape an object. So for most characters we can explain why they look this way. The Chinese language has a very long history. Many idioms we use today come from the ancient Chinese culture. Every Chinese symbol has its own history. If you approach to Chinese, you will be surprised of the variety and complexity of these symbols.
MR: How can you teach Chinese writing to foreigners?
ML: I think it is a work of patience and imitation. You have to impress the Chinese symbol into your memory, and then rewrite it accordingly.
MR: What does intercultural awareness and intercultural empathy mean to you?
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Oscar Pistorius currently in custody
Oscar Pistorius will remain in holding cells at the North Gauteng High Court until 4pm this afternoon.
Thereafter Oscar will be transported to prison, where he will serve the sentence handed down to him by Judge Thokozile Masipa this morning.
The National Prosecuting Authority told eNCA that they are disappointed with the judgment but take solace in the fact that Oscar Pistorius will serve time in jail.
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San Juan Vending - Backgrounder
Vindicating the Right to Earn an Honest Living in the Evergreen State
Local Entrepreneur & Institute for Justice challenge San Juan County Vending Ordinance
Local Entrepreneur & Institute for Justice challenge San Juan County Vending Ordinance
The Issue in a Nutshell:
In July 2009, at the urging of brick-and-mortar business owners, the County passed an ordinance requiring vendors to obtain a costly and unnecessary permit to sell in public places. A vendor must pay $50 for each day he wishes to sell—that is, $50 per day for the right to earn a living. Worse, a vendor can only get the permit if he receives the written consent of competing business owners. In other words, government has given business owners the power to veto their competition.
While the County maintained that requiring a permit to vend was necessary to protect the public health and safety, it didn’t force all vendors to obtain a permit. Rather, it carved out exemptions for its own favored categories of vendors—for example, farmers who sell their own produce; ice cream trucks; and nonprofit and charitable groups, such as the Lions Club or Kiwanis. Vendors like Gary pose no more of a problem than these favored, exempt vendors, yet they are still required to pay the government and obtain the blessing of their competitors in order to earn a living.
San Juan County’s ordinance is not only repugnant to economic opportunity—it is unconstitutional. Gary Franco’s right to earn an honest living as a vendor should not be at the mercy of government officials and politically connected competitors. That’s why, on September 16, 2009, Gary joined with the Institute for Justice Washington Chapter to challenge the ordinance. The goal of the case is simple: to make clear that the Washington Constitution protects everyone’s right to earn an honest living, especially against the kind of economic protectionism at play in San Juan County.
Entrepreneurs are the backbone of the American economy. When government respects their right to earn an honest living, everyone is better off—entrepreneurs, consumers, and the community.
Too often, however, government officials are more concerned about protecting established interests than they are the rights of entrepreneurs. At the behest of powerful business interests, they pass laws designed to thwart competition and consolidate power in the hands of a few. That is exactly what happened this summer in San Juan County, Washington.
At the urging of a handful of brick-and-mortar business owners, the San Juan County Council passed an ordinance designed to force certain sidewalk vendors out of business. The ordinance requires these hardworking entrepreneurs to obtain a government permit and pay $50 per day for the right to earn their living. Were that not bad enough, to obtain the permit, the vendors must receive the consent of competing brick-and-mortar businesses. In other words, the ordinance gives business owners the right to veto their competition.
One of the hardworking vendors harmed by the ordinance is Gary Franco. Gary has been selling produce in and around San Juan County since the 1970s. Now, however, his right to earn an honest living has been placed at the mercy of bureaucrats and politically connected special interests.
That is about to change. Assisted by the Institute for Justice Washington Chapter, Gary is challenging San Juan’s ordinance in order to vindicate the right of all Washingtonians to earn an honest living free of the kind of economic protectionism behind San Juan’s unconstitutional ordinance.
Gary Franco: Quintessential Entrepreneur
Gary Franco is a true entrepreneur. Since the 1970s, he’s earned an honest living selling produce in public spots in and around San Juan County. Gary grows some of the produce on his own small farm but purchases most of it from fellow farmers. It’s all Washington-grown, and Gary’s customers love both the product and the service he offers them.
From June through September, Gary’s days are grueling. He wakes at 4:30 a.m., six days a week, to make sure he and his pick-up truck are on the first ferry from Lopez Island to the mainland. Arriving at 7:20 a.m., he drives down into the fertile Skagit Valley, where he meets up with farmers to purchase whatever is fresh that day. Usually it’s berries—strawberries, blueberries, raspberries—picked that morning. Sometimes he’ll stop by a produce stand and pick up some “stone” fruit—apricots, nectarines, cherries—brought over the mountains from farms in Yakima, Chelan, or Wenatchee the day before.
After loading his pick-up with fruit, Gary heads back to the ferry terminal at Anacortes. He catches the 10:05 back to the islands and exits the ferry at whatever island he plans to sell on that day. For the last few years, Eastsound on Orcas Island has been his best location. Gary drives to his spot for the day, sets up a table on the sidewalk, unloads the fruit from his pick-up, and starts selling around noon.
Gary’s customers include everyone from local families to tourists to mom-and-pop restaurant owners who use his berries in their pies. They love the selection he offers them. For some, his low prices are the main attraction; Gary’s fruit is typically half the price of supermarket fruit. For others, it’s the freshness of his produce, which has usually been picked that very morning. And for others, the main selling point is the fact that all of the produce is Washington-grown; many customers like the idea of supporting Washington farmers when they buy from Gary. In short, Gary contributes to the diversity of products available on the San Juan Islands and provides choices that consumers would not otherwise have.
In the late afternoon, when the sales start tapering off, Gary breaks down his table, loads his truck, and catches the 6:25 p.m. ferry back to his home on Lopez Island. He then gets ready to do it all over again in the morning.
San Juan County Plays Favorites and Suppresses Enterprise
In the summer of 2009, the living that Gary had been earning since the 1970s was put in jeopardy by his own local government. Responding to the complaints of a small but powerful group of brick-and-mortar business owners, the San Juan County Council passed an ordinance designed to shut down Gary and vendors like him.[i]
Adopted on July 14, 2009, the ordinance requires vendors who operate in public places within certain areas of the county[ii] to obtain a government permit. The applicant must pay $50 for each day he wishes to sell—that is, the applicant must pay the government $50 per day for the right to earn a living.[iii]
To make matters worse—much worse—a vendor must obtain the “[w]ritten consent of all business owners within 25 feet of the application site” in order to receive a permit.[iv] In other words, the ordinance gives brick-and-mortar business owners the power to veto their competition (and a vendor’s right to earn a living).
And just in case a vendor were to consider risking it and selling without his competitors’ blessing and a government-issued permit, he’d better think twice: Vending without a permit incurs a fine of $250 . . . per hour![v]
The county council claimed the ordinance was necessary to protect the public health and safety. But the text of the ordinance—particularly the business-owner veto provision—makes clear it was motivated by naked economic protectionism. Were there any doubt on that point, just consider some of the comments made during the public hearing on the ordinance:
A local newspaper editorial published the morning the ordinance was adopted perhaps best summarized its protectionist purpose: “Because sidewalk vendors don’t have the costs of maintaining a storefront, they can often charge less for their products—sometimes just a few feet away from a local shop. . . . The county ordinance is intended to help level the playing field.”[x]
To be sure, there are some vendors the County likes. To protect them the same way it protected brick-and-mortar businesses, the council exempted these vendors from the permit requirement. The exemptions cover such favored activities as vending by civic and charitable groups (including, specifically, the Lions Club, Kiwanis, Girl Scouts, and lemonade stands); by farmers selling their own produce; and by mobile vendors, such as ice cream trucks.[xi]
These exemptions undermine the council’s claim that the permit requirement is necessary for health and safety reasons. After all, vending to earn a living presents no greater danger than vending to raise money for the Kiwanis or Lions Club. Vending fruit from a friend’s farm is no more hazardous than vending fruit from one’s own farm. And vending from a table is just as safe as vending from an ice cream truck that moves every few minutes; if anything, it’s safer.
Like the grant of veto power to brick-and-mortar businesses, the exemptions make clear that the ordinance was not at all motivated by public health and safety concerns. Rather, the County sought to protect those businesses it favors at the expense of those it does not.
And the County achieved its goal: Gary Franco is off the sidewalks of San Juan County.
The Legal Challenge: The Right to Earn an Honest Living
Now Gary is teaming up with the Institute for Justice Washington Chapter to challenge San Juan’s ordinance under the Washington Constitution. Gary’s fight against San Juan County goes to the very core of our cherished constitutional right to earn an honest living free from unreasonable government interference. Gary wants nothing more than the opportunity to sell fresh produce to the people of the county without unreasonable intrusion by the government and without having to receive permission from competing business owners.
Luckily, the Washington Constitution protects individuals like Gary from the kind of economic protectionism behind San Juan’s ordinance. Article I, section 12 of the state constitution—the “Privileges or Immunities” Clause—provides, “No law shall be passed granting to any citizen, class of citizens, or corporation other than municipal, privileges or immunities which upon the same terms shall not equally belong to all citizens, or corporations.”[xii]
The purpose of the Privileges or Immunities Clause is to “prevent people from seeking certain privileges or benefits to the disadvantage of others.”[xiii] From the earliest days of statehood, the Washington Supreme Court counted the right to earn a living among the “privileges” with respect to which the government cannot play favorites.[xiv] Thus, throughout the early 20th century, the court routinely struck down regulations that burdened the economic liberty of some citizens while granting special favors to others. For example, the court held unconstitutional laws that:
In these early cases, the court carefully scrutinized the legislation at issue, examining the record to determine the legislature’s true purpose in enacting the law; deeming certain purposes, such as protectionism, impermissible; and, when a permissible purpose existed, ensuring that the law bore a reasonable relation to that purpose.[xxi]
In the second half of the 20th century, however, the Washington Supreme Court began following a disturbing trend that had emerged in federal constitutional jurisprudence. Beginning with the infamous Slaughter-House Cases[xxii], which gave carte blanche to the states to enact shameful Jim Crow-era laws restricting economic opportunities for black Americans, and increasingly during the New Deal era, the U.S. Supreme Court abdicated its obligation to protect Americans’ right to earn an honest living. The Washington Supreme Court followed suit, despite the fact that the state’s Privileges or Immunities Clause provided a layer of protection separate and distinct from that of the federal constitution.[xxiii]
Under this watered down approach to the right to earn a living, a court would uphold a law that restricted economic liberty so long as it could imagine some legitimate purpose for the law (even if not the legislature’s actual purpose in passing it) and could conceive of some set of circumstances, no matter how unlikely, under which the law might advance that hypothetical purpose.[xxiv] In short, the protection afforded a citizen’s right to earn an honest living became essentially no protection at all, but rather knee-jerk deference to the government.
A sign of hope emerged in 2004. In Grant County Fire Protection District No. 5 v. City of Moses Lake[xxv], the Washington Supreme Court for the first time held that the state Privileges or Immunities Clause warrants a constitutional analysis independent of the federal Constitution.[xxvi] Moreover, in discussing the “privileges and immunities” to which this independent analysis applies, the court invoked an early 20th-century case that listed, among other things, the right to “carry on business.”[xxvii] But because the 2004 case did not itself involve that right, the court did not have to address the level of protection that the newly liberated Privileges or Immunities Clause affords it.
In the five years since, the Washington Supreme Court has had multiple opportunities to examine the Privilege or Immunities Clause’s application to the right to carry on business—that is, the right to earn an honest living. It has avoided the issue on each occasion.[xxviii]
Gary Franco’s challenge to San Juan County’s vending ordinance squarely presents the crucial question that the court has avoided: Does Washington’s Privileges or Immunities Clause provide meaningful protection to the right to earn an honest living? The goal of Gary’s case is to have that question answered with a resounding “Yes” and thereby revitalize the pro-economic liberty jurisprudence of the early 20th century.
Founded in 1991, the Institute for Justice is a public interest law firm that advances a rule of law under which individuals can control their destinies as free and responsible members of society. Through litigation, communication, outreach and strategic research, IJ secures protection for individual liberty and extends the benefits of freedom to those whose full enjoyment is denied by government.
IJ filed Franco v. San Juan County on September 16, 2009, in the San Juan County Superior Court in Friday Harbor, Wash. IJ Washington Chapter (IJ-WA) Staff Attorney Michael Bindas will lead the litigation team, assisted by IJ-WA Executive Director William Maurer and IJ-WA Staff Attorney Jeanette Petersen. Bindas is currently lead counsel for the DeBoom, Apodaca and Hamilton families, who are challenging Washington’s discriminatory ban on special education services at religious schools, and for St. Louis activist Jim Roos, who is challenging St. Louis’s attempt to force the removal of a mural protesting the city’s abuse of its eminent domain power. Bindas previously represented Seattle entrepreneurs Blayne and Julie McAferty when the City of Seattle tried to use an irrational land use regulation to force the closure of their bed-and-breakfast. Maurer is currently lead counsel in a challenge to Arizona’s public campaign financing scheme and recently won a 9-0 decision from the Washington Supreme Court defeating an attempt by local governments to treat talk radio commentary as an “in-kind” campaign contribution subject to regulation. He and Petersen also successfully challenged a Redmond, Wash., ordinance that banned portable signs for certain businesses and represented hairbraider Benta Diaw in a constitutional challenge that resulted in the liberation of braiders from Washington’s irrational cosmetology licensing requirements.
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[vi] Hearing on Ordinance 21-2009 Before the San Juan County Council (July 14, 2009) (statement of Councilmember Rich Peterson) (video available at http://www.avcaptureall.com/tabid/85/mid/811/ctl/view/vguid/ 224ce0de-808f-4315-8ffc-123bbcdf9fee/Default.aspx).
Vendors shall be exempt from the license required under this chapter when engaged in the following activities:
A. Sales of newspapers;
B. Transient vendors who do not remain in the same place for more than five minutes, such as peddlers and ice cream trucks where goods and wares are carried from place to place;
C. Sales and activities of charitable, religious or fraternal, nonprofit organizations, corporations which have received tax exempt status under 26 USC Section 501(c)(3), or other similar civic, charitable or nonprofit organizations (such as Girl Scouts, Lions, Kiwanis, youth groups, school groups, child lemonade stands, etc.);
D. Farmers, gardeners and other persons who produce and offer for sale their own fruits, vegetables, berries, eggs or any farm produce and which edibles are raised, harvested, produced or manufactured by such persons, and resale and consignment is not exempt, and;
E. Sales by persons approved in connection with County-authorized events such as farmer’s markets, fairs, art fairs, parades.
[xiv] See, e.g., State v. Vance, 29 Wash. 435, 458 (1902) (identifying the right to “carry on business” as a “privilege”); see also Grant County Fire Prot. Dist. No. 5, 150 Wn.2d at 813 (quoting Vance); Am. Legion Post #149 v. Wash. State Dep’t of Health, 164 Wn.2d 570, 608 (2008) (“[E]ngaging in business . . . is a privilege for purposes of article I, section 12.”).
[xxi] See, e.g., State ex rel. Bacich v. Huse, 187 Wash. 75, 84 (1936) (holding that where a privilege is conferred on a particular class, the classification must be based on “real and substantial differences bearing a natural, reasonable, and just relation to the subject-matter of the act in respect to which the classification is made”), overruled on other grounds, Puget Sound Gillnetters Ass’n v. Moos, 92 Wn.2d 939 (1979).
[xxiii] See, e.g., Am. Network, Inc. v. Wash. Utils. & Transp. Comm’n, 113 Wn.2d 59, 77-82 (1989) (“The privileges and immunities clause of the Washington State Constitution (article 1, section 12) and the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment are substantially identical and have been considered by this court as one issue.”).
[xxiv] See Jonathan Thompson, The Washington Constitution’s Prohibition on Special Privileges and Immunities: Real Bite for ‘Equal Protection’ Review of Regulatory Legislation?, 69 Temple L. Rev. 1247, 1247-48 & nn.3 & 4, 1257-58 (1996); see also Am. Network, Inc., 113 Wn.2d at 77-82.
[xxviii] E.g., Am. Legion Post #149 v. Wash. State Dep’t of Health, 164 Wn.2d 570, 608 (2008) (re-characterizing the right in play from the right to “engag[e] in business” to the right to “[s]mok[e] inside a place of employment”); Ventenbergs v. City of Seattle, 163 Wn.2d 92, 103-04 & nn.9 & 10 (2008) (holding that “the right to hold specific private employment” was not implicated because the type of business at issue—construction and demolition waste hauling—was a “governmental service”). | <urn:uuid:35ebcd2b-a3ab-4775-a0dc-5e504665a44a> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.ij.org/san-juan-vending-backgrounder | 2013-05-26T03:09:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706499548/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121459-00083-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.936642 | 4,234 |
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The Verdict of the l’Aquila Earthquake Trial Sends the Wrong Message
Rubble from a collapse house covered a car after the 2009 l’Aquila earthquake in Italy. Image: Alessandro Giangiulio / Flickr.
By this time, many of you have seen the verdict for the people on trial over the 2009 l’Aquila earthquake. Judge Marco Billi sentenced the seven scientists, engineers and officials to 6 years in prison – 2 years more than the prosecution suggested – over the manslaughter charges stemming from the earthquake that killed over 300 people. The trial has been a flashpoint for geoscientists as many have seen it as a trial over the idea that geologists should be able to “predict” earthquakes. This is somewhat misleading as the prosecution was actually claiming the seven on trial were accused of “having carried out a superficial analysis of seismic risk and of having provided false reassurances to the public.” This doesn’t mean they got a “prediction” wrong, but rather that they didn’t fully understand the risk for l’Aquila, thus put people’s lives in danger. However, this whole trial, in its misguided attempt to find someone to blame for a blameless geologic event, sends the wrong message about how to deal with hazard assessment and mitigation.
Now, I’m not going to rehash the whole trial – you can see some excellent summaries in Nature News and The New York Times. However, let’s get this straight. Say what you will about whether the seven adequately did their job in mitigating against the disaster, but convicting them of manslaughter? That is what makes this case so egregious. If you look up a definition of manslaughter (and it varies from country to country), this likely falls under the criminally negligent variety, where “a defendant intentionally puts himself in a position where he will be unaware of facts which would render him liable.” This suggests that the seven on trial caused the 308 deaths from the l’Aquila earthquake by ignoring the facts presented. People who survived the earthquake and the prosecution claim that the scientists should have known a large earthquake was coming because there had been many small earthquakes that preceded it (so-called “foreshocks“, which have not been proven to be predictive of a larger earthquake). However, the scientists and officials instead said that the earthquakes were releasing energy on local faults, reducing the threat of an earthquake. Chris Rowan does a great job explaining why both of these positions are wrong. It all boils down to the idea of what could actually be deduced from the facts in hand. Should government officials and scientists have proclaimed that an earthquake would occur in days when no data existed that confirmed this? (And no, saying that the earthquake did occur is not evidence – that is hindsight.)
So, we’re back in the same quandry we often find ourselves when it comes to geologic hazard mitigation – prediction versus probability. Indeed, the city of l’Aquila does lie in a region of high seismic hazard for Italy. This was not a fact that was hidden from the public by government officials – in fact, most people who live in Italy should know that earthquakes are not uncommon across the country. However, even with swarms of small earthquakes, there is no way that any seismologist could say that yes, a large earthquake will happen within a week*. That is the realm of prediction. Alternatively, they should not rule out the possibility that a large earthquake could occur in a region of high seismic hazard. So, the answer is, yes, at some point, a large earthquake will occur here. It isn’t satisfying, but it is what the data will bear. However, that isn’t what people want to hear. They want to know “should I leave my house tomorrow? Tuesday?” Without such an imposed deadline, many times the perceived threat just fades into the background of everyday life, like car accidents or fires.
Why did this trial occur if the science really says there wasn’t anything that could be done? I think it is clearly so that people can have someone to blame. The 7 on trial did say something that can be perceived as reassuring mere days before the tragedy, so clearly, they are the reason those 308 people died. Have a big, flashy show trial and charge them with something frightful. Now, that’ll get people’s attention and solve this problem … forever! Of course it won’t – in fact, it might make proper hazard assessment and discussion even more difficult in Italy because people will be afraid that if they get it wrong, they too will go to prison. It might lead to more “false positives” that erode the public’s confidence in the ability to judge the hazard risk in areas around the country. You’ve create a situation where hazard geoscientists are caught between a literal rock and a hard place – don’t emphasize enough and something happens, you go to prison; overemphasize and cause panic, you lose the public’s trust. I hope this doesn’t lead to a culture of “geologic malpractice”, where any discussion of hazards and mitigation are scrutinized after the fact so that lawyers can go after whomever they want to place the blame. Even more startling, there are threats that the Italian government will cut the positions of many scientists in the INGV who are monitoring active volcanoes and other hazards, leaving the country even more vulnerable. It is a perfect recipe for an epic tragedy to occur.
If you do live in a region of high geologic hazard, then you should be prepared for such eventualities, and if you can’t make the preparations, then you should be making sure your government does. By that I mean infrastructure improvements, emergency planning and response, evacuation plans – all the things that you, personally, can’t tackle. You can prepare your home and family as much as you can, but there has to be buy-in across all levels. However, when it comes down to it, a lot of the responsibility falls on the public to be better educated about the hazards they face. Some of that needs to come from the officials and scientists in charge – better outreach, clearer statements, more research – but some of this needs to come from the grassroots where children learn science and hazards. I do know one thing: Witch hunts to find someone to blame for a tragedy have never brought anyone back.
* It is sad that this case also involves the charlatans who claim to be able to “predict” earthquakes. If Giampaolo Giuliani hadn’t bandied about his unsubstantiated claims about radon being used to predict the earthquake – which caused undue panic and uncertainty that the government tried to quell – would these seven be potentially headed to jail? | <urn:uuid:d9a45f55-f366-40c2-9b0d-48c66696c615> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://www.chromographicsinstitute.com/2012/10/9870/ | 2024-02-20T22:34:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473347.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240220211055-20240221001055-00442.warc.gz | en | 0.970729 | 1,431 |
One of the grand trees of the Northwest, the Western Larch, is now showing its fall colors. I cannot help but celebrate.
Here are some photos taken in the past few days. The first eight were taken at Weeksville Creek just off the Clark Fork of the Columbia (elevation about 2450 feet) on November second, the next four at Mc Cully Ridge in the Fishtrap Creek drainage (elevation about 3300 feet) on October 31, and the last six today as I hiked up the Baldy Mountain trail (elevation, 6000 to 6500 feet). It was a little cold and snowy on the trail.
They are just starting to lose their needles now. On the way down from the trail head today it was raining golden needles and in places the road was solid gold. And of course there were those needles that found their way down the back of my shirt!
I love the last shots particularly – it’s magical what a sprinkling of snow can do! Your larches seem to grow much thinner and taller than ours, but the ones here are European larch. I love it when they start turning – it often transforms a whole woodland.
Wow what a lovely tree in the landscape, and it’s so easy to assess the density of the trees (if you wanted to) in a big landscape at that time of year – my ecological monitoring brain at work there I’m afraid. Wonderful :)
I like the last image too and scenes like that keep drawing be back to the peaks. I have been on the tops of most of those in the distance too. Once you have been up there you just have to keep going back.
I’m glad that you enjoy the scenes, Elizabeth! Hiking through that kind of country is what I love most and I’m very pleased to know that others enjoy seeing it too. I wish you could have felt the bite of the wind and the feel of the snow, just for a few moments.
Beautiful. We noticed the larches on our way home last week. They add a dash of colour between the evergreens just as deciduous trees do this time of year. They look impressive set off by the dark green of the rest of the forest. Love the snow pictures!
The Larch seem to have a pretty successful survival strategy too. Once they get very big, they are nearly impervious to the fires, and I don’t believe they have very many disease problems either. It’s also comforting to see them the same every fall and watch them celebrate spring with their bright new needles.
We haven’t had snow on the roads in this area, but Lookout Pass has and there have been slick roads in the Missoula area. I was on a high road today in the forest and it was very icy and slick. Your timing was very good!
Usually I can find a photograph or two – or six – that really stand out to me, but this group as a whole is special. The larch are such beautiful trees, and I love the way they combine with the deep greens around them. It reminds me of conifers and aspens in Utah. I did laugh at the needles down your shirt. I’ll be telling the tale of another sort of natural needle that rained down (and up and all around) on me during my trip. Experience is such a good teacher!
The Larch are shedding their needles very rapidly now. There will be periods of white on gold and gold on white. I do love to walk on the golden needles when they cover a trail. The Larch are in color only briefly, but the brevity serves to heighten the anticipation for the following fall.
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Definition of supplementary angle in English:
Either of two angles whose sum is 180°.
- The supplementary angle of the interior angle, or the difference between the interior angle and 180°, is referred to as the ‘neighbour-avoidance index’.
- This lesson introduces supplementary angles and prepares students to figure angle sums of polygons.
- In this section, we are going to deal with vertical angles and supplementary angles in a different way.
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I often paint a lot of furniture in Old White, French Linen, Paris Gray, and Old Ochre. These are beautiful neutral colors that coordinate with many styles of home decor. I've tried to expand lately and experiment with brighter colors. These peg racks are done in a two color distressed method with some pretty custom mixed shades.
I also practiced mixing colors on some Mason jars. Choose your favorite color and try adding Old White or Pure White until you achieve the color you love!
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McGuire’s Bar-Lift Barrier prevents lift trucks from driving off the dock. Hydraulic operation provides years of uncomplicated service for use with mechanical, air operated and hydraulic dock levelers. McGuire’s Bar-Lift Barrier can also be installed on docks with no levelers.
The equipment is rated to withstand repeated impacts by a 10,000 lb. load moving at 4 mph. Standard units are 12’1” wide and include stanchion, barrier arm, and receiver pocket in safety yellow for ease of recognition. Also available are customized widths and gusseted models to protect the bottom panel of overhead doors.
This is a completely independent system designed to provide added safety at the dock to assist in the prevention of accidentally driving or backing off the edge of the dock with a leveler in the stored position.
Using simple, easily available 115V/1PH power for operation of the 1.5 HP self-contained power unit in conjunction with an easy to understand control panel makes this an extremely attractive addition to safety at your dock
The stanchion, barrier arm and receiver pocket, all in high visibility safety yellow, can also be utilized at docks with no dock levelers at all to provide the same high level of protection to fork lifts at the dock.
We have customized widths and gusseted models available to also protect the bottom panel of your overhead doors.
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A Matter of Process: exploring the cyclical nature of creativity. A presentation devised through collaboration by the 2011 Master of Fine Art group.'
We, the MFA group, have reached the end of term and have decided to challenge the assessment process and put on an exhibition where 'process' is the concurrent theme. We open up the process to you after our assessments by invitation to an evening event and a day-long public exhibition.
Come to see our work in process or simply mingle and enjoy the free refreshments.
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When is going without, the right thing to do, in order to save for tomorrow? Well according to Abbey Saving’s customers, that time…isn’t now.
Statistics released by Abbey Savings show 20% of parents with young children have no more than £1,000 put by to bail them out in emergencies. Even more concerning is that a further 28% confirmed the family piggy bank is now bare, leaving no options at all but borrowing if the boiler breaks or even worse if they don’t even qualify for borrowing.
We all know the effects of “the crunch” have been devastating to so many households, but this latest news is the writing on the wall. Families with smaller budgets have had to make the impossible choice – do they look after their family in the present, or go without now, to ensure they can provide for them in the future?
My view on this? Saving is never easy, particularly when you’re watching the pennies that come in and the pounds that go out, but no matter how hard it is, I urge and plead with you, to start saving now. Even if it’s just £10 a month. It all adds up and one day, when that rainy day arrives, you’ll thank your lucky stars you have.
At the end of the day, there’s no right or wrong answer to this tricky dilemma. But, tomorrow always catches up with us, and when it does, it’s helpful to have the purse full and ready. | <urn:uuid:51849164-9d5e-4bc6-8d62-f5472510cc68> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | http://cleardebt.co.uk/blog/spend-today-gone-tomorrow_4638.html | 2017-09-26T14:37:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818696182.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926141625-20170926161625-00036.warc.gz | en | 0.958602 | 320 |
Cute little black dress from New Look, contemporary but with a 50s cocktail frock vibe to it (we have a similarly styled original in our own wardrobe). The dress is sleeveless with a scoop neckline and a good bit of stretch. It features a heavily beaded bodice which hangs freely from the shoulders and a softly pleated floaty skirt. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. We found a couple of minor pulls too the skirt but this is barely noticeable and lost within the soft pleating.
DESIGNER: New Look
FABRIC: polyester over viscose shell
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK14, suggested fit UK12
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 18” (+ stretch), waist – 28” (+ stretch), length (shoulder to hem) – 37” | <urn:uuid:d2b30a84-8eee-44a4-ac68-7bd18a8e269e> | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | https://frockery.co.uk/products/50s-inspired-little-black-beaded-dress | 2021-06-14T19:09:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487613380.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20210614170602-20210614200602-00285.warc.gz | en | 0.884955 | 185 |
Articles, activities for boomers & seniors
A Call to Boldness to Invest in the Next Generation - As part of the application process to a seminary eighteen months ago I created a resume. The exercise forced me to document major accomplishments in my life. After printing the final draft of my curriculum vitae I felt a great sense of fulfillment to see my modest personal and professional achievements on paper: entrepreneurship as a teenager, participation in college athletics, study abroad experiences, fluency in a foreign language, multiple professional achievements and awards, steady civic engagement, and the creation of successful businesses.
Pride soured to humility as my eyes reached the bottom of the page – I could not take credit for my “achievements.” My life is a composite of the collective efforts, directly and indirectly, of my parents, grandparents, and others. My resume was more than just an inventory of personal transactions but the balance sheet of blessings in my life.
Lifestyles over 50 was born out of this legacy. As a teen I grew up next to my grandparents (on my mother’s side) in the Cetronia area west of Allentown. My grandparents were ahead of their time. In hindsight they were like the modern boomer grandparents of today; affectionate, loving, and active in playing with their grandchildren.
I have countless memories of playing tennis with my grandparents (it was not until I was 16 that I could beat my 65-year-old grandmother in a singles match), playing tag in the swimming pool, and a litany of other games. The physical and relational proximity allowed me to enjoy their principled essence and zeal for life. They were active, hard working, and faithfully committed to their family as well as their parish.
Words cannot express the appreciation for these experiences. While my grandfather has passed, I still witness the same exuberant love from my 80-something-year-old grandmother towards my own children, her great grandchildren, as she sits on the floor and plays with them. In addition,
I had the good fortune to know my other two grandparents and experience their love, selflessness, and integrity. While I was not as close to my father’s parents I reaped the benefits of two lives well-lived. I truly believe that the integrity with which they lived provided generational blessings that my family now enjoys.
The opportunities, quality of life, and this very attitude of appreciation are attributed to their legacies. I am a product of my grandparents’ legacy. You are also a product of your grandparents and parents’ legacies, too.
This year we will challenge readers with a series on legacy. Specifically, what is your legacy, and what are you doing to invest in the next generation? Simplistically, I define legacy as the impact of one life upon another. Legacy is those things about your life that transcend your physical time on earth: principles, talents/skills, and memories.
Below are three considerations for creating legacy:
Legacy is personal. Suffice it to say that your legacy starts with you. A positive and strong legacy emanates from a positive and strong person of character. Do you know what you believe and why you believe it?
Principles are the foundation of character. We must constantly strive to live virtuously and have those virtues manifest in our lives. While no one is perfect a commitment to a higher set of values above our own selfish desires is a worthy calling.
We must get right with ourselves first before we can impact others. A legacy can be as much negative as it can be positive. Reduce and eliminate character flaws like anger and bitterness as well as addictions and self-sabotaging behaviors. Cut dysfunctional generational cycles and pursue selfless love.
Below are three considerations for creating legacy:
Legacy is relational. You may have heard it said that “rules without relationship leads to rebellion”. No one likes to be preached at or lectured. When you invest time in people and they feel that you truly care about them then you gain tremendous influence in their lives. Humans are genetically wired to be social beings but no other time in history have individuals been more isolated. Many cultural problems are due to a lack of social interaction and manifestations of love. Step into this gap to form and cultivate deep relationships.
Legacy is intentional. Often we are consumed pursuing our needs and desires, but those endeavors are fleeting. The thoughts, feelings, and memories about you will be the only thing that outlives you. Sure, you may leave behind heirlooms, an inheritance or your name on a building, but ultimately how people feel when they think about you when interacting with those things transcends the bequest. If you aspire for your children and grandchildren to live with meaning, purpose, and convictions then you should make it a priority to invest in the next generation.
I am a father of three young boys, and it is easier for me to hand them a screen than to actively be with them. After all, I am busy providing for the family, maintaining a household, and pursuing other noble causes. Yet, in honest moments, I must remind myself of the vital role of training my children. As families continue to disintegrate grandparents are playing an increasing role in shaping the characters of their grandchildren. I have seen many relocate to be closer to family, retire early, and work tireless to help their adult children and grandchildren. I applaud you for your efforts!
We must all commit to living boldly, not out of fear, and bless the next generation with encouragement, affirmation, and edification. Strong or weak, positive or negative you will leave a legacy. Commit to investing in the next generation today.
Jeff Tintle, Jr. is the founder and publisher of Lifestyles over 50. He and his wife have three boys and live in Macungie. The topic of “Leaving a Legacy” has been made into a presentation available for senior groups. To request Jeff or another Lifestyles over 50 speaker to present to your senior group call 855-233-7034. | <urn:uuid:bec87a8d-e8a8-4c6f-aa15-09c62590cb2d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://lifestylesover50.com/lifestyle/443-what-s-your-legacy | 2022-08-13T12:11:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00467.warc.gz | en | 0.966324 | 1,250 |
HoopsHype Paul Walker rumors
Mario Chalmers: Wow that's crazy that Paul walker died. My prayers go out to his family n friends. Crazy news. RIP PAUL WALKER. Twitter @mchalmers15
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Note from the Editor: This article discusses different types of state anti-SLAPP laws and argues that federal anti-SLAPP legislation would help to improve the legal landscape for free speech by offering a backstop for targets of speech-suppressing litigation. The Federalist Society takes no positions on particular legal and public policy matters. Any expressions of opinion are those of the authors. Whenever we publish an article that advocates for a particular position, as here, we offer links to other perspectives on the issue, including ones opposed to the position taken in the article. We also invite responses from our readers. To join the debate, please email us at email@example.com.
The rights to free speech and to petition the government for redress of grievances are fundamental rights protected by the First Amendment. Indeed, each of these ranks amongst the “most precious” of constitutional rights.
More than a quarter century ago, professors George W. Pring and Penelope Canan identified a disturbing litigation trend that sought to chill these vital constitutional rights: strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPPs. Their research demonstrated that, at a minimum, “thousands” of these lawsuits had been filed, “tens of thousands of Americans” had been subjected to the lawsuits’ chilling effect, “and still more ha[d] been muted or silenced by the threat.” The research revealed these lawsuits were increasingly “found in every jurisdiction, at every government level, and against” a wide range of “public issue[s].”
The targets of these lawsuits were “typically not extremists”; rather, they were normal Americans, thousands of whom had “been sued into silence.” These lawsuits struck “at a wide variety of traditional American political activities”—for example, “writing to government officials, attending public hearings, testifying before government bodies, circulating petitions for signature, lobbying for legislation, campaigning in initiative or referendum elections,” or being parties in lawsuits.
Through their research, professors Pring and Canan observed what happened when the targets of these lawsuits were “suddenly confronted” with “summonses, depositions, attorneys, and the trauma of a multi-million-dollar damage claim hanging over their lives.” The professors “saw the ‘role reversals’” as citizens “were frightened into silence, supporters dropped out, resources drained away, campaigns foundered,” and organizations “died.” In short, these civil actions were meant to “send a clear message: that there is a ‘price’ for speaking out”—that price being “a multimillion-dollar lawsuit and the expenses, lost resources, and emotional stress such litigation brings.”
After extensively studying this phenomenon, professors Pring and Canan concluded that tens of thousands of Americans had been victimized by such civil actions, and that although these lawsuits rarely succeeded on the merits, the mere fact of filing the lawsuit led to the goal of silencing those who had been speaking out. Such lawsuits achieved their aims even when the plaintiffs lost because the civil actions successfully “‘chill[ed]’ present and future political involvement, both of the targets and of others in the community, and have worked to assure that those citizens never again participate freely and confidently in the public issues and governance of their own town, state, or country.” As one court put it in describing these lawsuits’ devastating “‘ripple effect,’ ‘[s]hort of a gun to the head, a greater threat to First Amendment expression can scarcely be imagined.’”
In response to the research identifying this disturbing trend, California and New York enacted anti-SLAPP laws that provide a mechanism to enable victims of SLAPP lawsuits to promptly dismiss and deter them. Thereafter, many other states enacted their own anti-SLAPP statutes, including Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. As one commentator recently explained, “this is not a red or a blue state issue. It is a speech issue that transcends both [political] parties” and goes to “the heart of [American] patriotism.”
Today, nearly 30 states (as well as Washington, DC) have enacted some form of anti-SLAPP legislation. But the breadth and scope of these anti-SLAPP laws vary widely. Notably, some of these laws provide substantial protection while others offer significantly more limited safeguards.
This article examines examples of the variation among the broad spectrum of anti-SLAPP statutes by comparing California’s broad anti-SLAPP law with New York’s far more limited one. The exploration of these differences in the protection afforded to speakers in New York and California will show why it is a good idea to enact federal anti-SLAPP legislation. SLAPP plaintiffs currently have forum shopping incentives to sue Americans for speaking freely and petitioning the government in states with limited or no protection against SLAPPs, and a federal anti-SLAPP law would remove these incentives and provide more broad, even protection.
I. The Sharp Differences Between California’s and New York’s Anti-SLAPP Laws
A. Introduction to California’s Anti-SLAPP Law
California’s anti-SLAPP statute “allows a court to strike any cause of action that arises from the defendant’s exercise of his or her constitutionally protected rights of free speech or petition for redress of grievances.” This special motion to strike calls for a “two-step process.”
“First, the moving defendant must make a prima facie showing ‘that the act or acts of which the plaintiff complains were taken “in furtherance of the [defendant’s] right of petition or free speech under the United States or California Constitution in connection with a public issue,”’” as defined by California’s anti-SLAPP statute. This is known as the “first prong” of the test for striking a claim under the state’s anti-SLAPP law.
California’s Legislature “spelled out the kinds of activity it meant to protect” under the anti-SLAPP law in subdivision (e) of California Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16. “Because of these specifications, courts determining whether a cause of action arises from protected activity are not required to wrestle with difficult questions of constitutional law, including distinctions between federal and state protection of free expression.” Instead, they need only examine whether the defendant’s activities in question fall “within one of the four categories described in subdivision (e).”
The first of subdivision (e)’s categories protects “any written or oral statement or writing made before a legislative, executive, or judicial proceeding, or any other official proceeding authorized by law.” The second protected category encompasses “any written or oral statement or writing made in connection with an issue under consideration or review by a legislative, executive, or judicial body, or any other official proceeding authorized by law.” The purpose of these two categories “is essentially to protect the activity of petitioning the government for redress of grievance and petition-related statements and writings.”
If a defendant invokes the protection of either of these two categories, he or she “need not demonstrate the existence of a public issue” because California’s Legislature “equated a ‘public issue’ with the authorized official proceeding to which [the statement] connects.” In short, “‘the context or setting’” in which these statements occur “‘itself makes the issue a public issue: all that matters is that the First Amendment activity take place in an official proceeding or be made in connection with an issue being reviewed by an official proceeding.’”
The third category protected by subdivision (e) includes “any written or oral statement or writing made in a place open to the public or a public forum in connection with an issue of public interest.” Similarly, subdivision (e)’s fourth category protects “any other conduct in furtherance of the exercise of the constitutional right of petition or the constitutional right of free speech in connection with a public issue or an issue of public interest.” Both of these categories “require a specific showing the action concerns a matter of public interest” whereas the first two categories described above “do not require this showing.” California courts broadly construe issues of public interest to include “private communications concerning issues of public interest.”
If a court concludes that the defendant has met its first prong burden of “demonstrating that the act underlying the plaintiff’s cause fits one of the categories spelled out” in subdivision (e), the court turns to the second prong of the anti-SLAPP statute: “determin[ing] whether the plaintiff has demonstrated a probability of prevailing on the claim.” To meet this burden, the plaintiff must “state and substantiate a legally sufficient claim.” “Put another way, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the complaint is both legally sufficient and supported by a sufficient prima facie showing of facts to sustain a favorable judgment if the evidence submitted by the plaintiff is credited.”
Where the anti-SLAPP statute applies and the plaintiff fails to establish that it has a probability of prevailing, the claim subject to the anti-SLAPP statute “shall be stricken.” Moreover, once the anti-SLAPP motion has been filed, all discovery is automatically stayed and plaintiff can secure a lifting of this stay only by filing a noticed motion and showing “good cause.” Furthermore, parties have a right to immediately appeal an order granting or denying an anti-SLAPP motion—and such appeals automatically stay “all further trial court proceedings on the merits upon the causes of action affected by the motion.” Also, the prevailing defendant is entitled to the reasonable fees it incurred both in the trial court and on appeal to prosecute the anti-SLAPP motion, but a prevailing plaintiff can only secure fees if the anti-SLAPP motion was frivolous or filed solely for the purpose of delay.
California’s expansive anti-SLAPP statute has long had its critics. For example, responding to the bill that became the anti-SLAPP law while it was still in its formative stages, the California Judges Association voiced concern “that the bill’s provisions were ‘too broad.’” This challenge proved insufficient to derail the ultimate passage of the law; the Legislature simply added a provision to “specify ‘the First Amendment conduct protected by the bill.’”
Even after the Legislature enacted the law, some Courts of Appeal tried to narrow the statute, but, time and again, these efforts were rebuffed by the Legislature, the California Supreme Court, or both. Similarly, when SLAPP scholars Pring and Canan recommended amending California’s anti-SLAPP to include the immediate right of appeal, California’s Judicial Council opposed this course on the ground that the availability of review by writ proceeding at a Court of Appeal’s discretion was sufficient. The Council was rebuffed by the Legislature, which enacted the right of appeal on concluding that writ review was so rarely granted that it was insufficient to protect the vital constitutional rights at stake in an anti-SLAP motion.
Undeterred, a few California courts have continued to issue the occasional decision suggesting that litigants are systematically abusing California’s broad anti-SLAPP statute because of the number of motions and appeals the law generates; this vocal minority urges legislative reform to fix the harm they believe the statute causes to the judicial system. But objective data demonstrates that California’s anti-SLAPP law is not being systematically abused, either in the trial courts or on appeal, and has instead operated successfully in accordance with the Legislature’s expectations by permitting thousands of defendants (if not more) to dismiss meritless lawsuits that targeted their exercise of First Amendment rights.
B. The Significant Differences Between New York’s and California’s Anti-SLAPP Laws
1. New York’s anti-SLAPP law applies to a far narrower range of activities than California’s law
Like California, New York passed legislation in 1992 to provide protections against SLAPP suits. But “New York’s anti-SLAPP statute is much narrower than California’s,” particularly with respect to the differing range of activities protected by each of these laws.
California’s anti-SLAPP statute protects four categories of activities that, collectively, “are quite broad.” Thus, California’s anti-SLAPP statute has been applied to a diverse array of activities, of which the following are just a few examples:
- Fox News Network’s television broadcast of “Manhunt at the Border,” a story featuring an anti-illegal immigration activist who claimed that he was attacked by several immigrants seeking work as day laborers.
- Consumer group’s service of a notice of intent to sue on gas stations in California who had allegedly been polluting groundwater.
- Companies’ lobbying of regulatory and legislative bodies.
- Television station’s decision to hire a young, female weather news anchor rather than an older, male applicant.
- Archaeology professor’s criticism of efforts to put a strip mall on the site of an ancient Native American village.
- Community church’s publication of a report that allegedly falsely accused church youth group leaders of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a minor female.
- Homeowner’s criticism of a charitable organization that sought to convert a house in her neighborhood into a shelter for battered women.
- Non-profit organization’s efforts to assist a tenant with filing a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development against the owners of residential rental property as well as to assist another of the owners’ tenants with prosecuting a small claims court action against them.
- Supervisors’ litigation-related investigation into whether, and determination that, an employee was not entitled to a bonus for being bilingual.
- Talk radio show hosts’ disparaging remarks about a reality show contestant.
- A community activist’s campaign to persuade a city council to end pony rides and a petting zoo at a local farmers’ market.
- Husband and wife’s alleged interference with the sale of a house through their purported disclosure, or threat to disclose, that a registered sex offender lived nearby.
- Non-profit organization’s demonstrations and public picketing in front of a fashion retailer’s stores based on allegedly abusive working conditions.
- Hospital’s peer review proceedings that resulted in an injunction requiring a doctor to attend anger management classes and prohibiting him from bringing a firearm to a hospital.
- A lawyer’s pre-litigation demand letter on behalf of a client seeking to settle an anticipated lawsuit before it was filed.
In sharp contrast, New York’s anti-SLAPP law does not protect a broad category of wide-ranging activities. Instead, New York’s statute applies only to “an action involving public petition and participation,” which the New York law defines narrowly to include only those actions “brought by a public applicant or permittee” and which are “materially related to any efforts of the defendant to report on, comment on, rule on, challenge or oppose such application or permission.” The law likewise defines a “public applicant or permittee” narrowly to “mean any person who has applied for or obtained a permit, zoning change, lease, license, certificate or other entitlement for use or permission to act from any government body, or any person with an interest, connection or affiliation with such person that is materially related to such application or permission.”
Applying this narrow statutory language, New York courts have held that, for New York’s anti-SLAPP statute to apply, a party “must [have] directly challenge[d] an application.” For example, a court held that the anti-SLAPP law did not apply where the parties trying to invoke the law were unaware of the application to the government when it was made and therefore “never participated in the application process in any manner.” Similarly, courts have held that the law does not apply “to a person who is entitled to engage in her proposed course of conduct without government permission or to a person who merely sought government funding for a project that could be financed privately.”
New York’s anti-SLAPP law does bear some similarity to the scope of California’s law in that it is not limited to statements made solely before a government body. For example, New York courts have found that challenges to a permit or an application that were made via the press or in public protests rather than directly to a government agency were protected under the law. Thus, New York’s law was held to apply to trespass allegations where the protestors trespassed on the plaintiff corporation’s private property because their protests were designed to demand a meeting with the company’s CEO to challenge the company’s application for a renewal of its permit with a public agency. As one court put it, allowing statements by critics of an application or permit to fall outside the law’s scope “because they appeared in the newspaper and were not spoken directly to the public agency would be completely antithetical to the fundamental speech rights protected under the anti-SLAPP statute.”
But New York’s anti-SLAPP law cannot apply to statements made to the public rather than to a public agency unless the communications “identify, at least in general terms, the application or permit being challenged or commented on,” and are “substantially related to such application or permit.” For example, a court declined to apply the law to flyers that (1) never identified any particular application or permit that the plaintiffs had either sought or received and (2) never cited any agency proceedings where the defendants had opposed such an application or permit. Similarly, another court declined to apply New York’s law where the plaintiff had done little more than aggressively advocate for a particular agenda at public meetings of a public agency and took steps to sue the agency. Another court found that New York’s law could not apply because the statements in question simply challenged the accuracy of a communication to an agency.
Furthermore, even where the statements in question are made directly to an agency, they must address matters within the scope of the agency’s oversight or courts will not deem them to be materially related to a challenge to the application or permit under New York’s anti-SLAPP statute.
In short, unlike the sweeping scope of California’s anti-SLAPP statute, the New York law’s “narrow definition” of a SLAPP “is well suited to the paradigmatic situation where, for an example, a developer applies for a permit and retaliates against citizen opponents, but it fails to provide any broader protection for the right of petition.” As a result, New York’s anti-SLAPP statute “covers only about half of all SLAPPs,” and “may cover even less.”
2. In certain respects, New York’s anti-SLAPP statute provides narrower procedural protections than California’s law
The differences between the California and New York anti-SLAPP statutes extend beyond the breadth of each statute’s scope. The laws also provide meaningfully different procedural protections.
For example, unlike California’s anti-SLAPP law, which expressly requires courts to interpret it broadly, the majority of New York courts have said New York’s law must be construed narrowly. Also, while California’s law requires a court to strike a challenged claim as long as it falls within the anti-SLAPP statute’s scope and the plaintiff cannot show a probability of prevailing on it, New York’s law is more limited in that it allows for dismissal or summary judgment only if the SLAPP has no substantial basis in law or is unsupported by a substantial argument for an extension, modification, or reversal of existing law. Moreover, whereas California law stays discovery until the anti-SLAPP motion is ruled on (unless the plaintiff demonstrates good cause for targeted discovery), New York’s law contains no such provision.
New York’s law resembles California’s law to the extent that both laws permit those who prevail on their anti-SLAPP motions to recover reasonable attorney’s fees. However, whereas prevailing defendants are statutorily entitled to their reasonable attorney’s fees under California’s law, New York’s anti-SLAPP statute gives courts the discretion to not award such fees. And if a New York court exercises its discretion to award fees, it may only do so “upon a demonstration that the action involving public petition and participation was commenced or continued without a substantial basis in fact and law and could not be supported by a substantial argument for the extension, modification or reversal of existing law.” No such showing is required to recover fees under California’s law.
3. New York’s anti-SLAPP law affords broader remedies than does California’s
While New York’s anti-SLAPP statute is significantly narrower than California’s statute in the many ways described above, the New York law is broader in one material respect: it offers a more comprehensive range of remedies in response to a SLAPP.
To begin with, even if a SLAPP is not dismissed under New York’s anti-SLAPP law and therefore proceeds to the merits, the plaintiff who filed the SLAPP may only recover damages if, “in addition to all other necessary elements,” the plaintiff “establishe[s] by clear and convincing evidence that any communication which gives rise to the action was made with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard of whether it was false, where the truth or falsity of such communication is material to the cause of action at issue.” California’s statute includes no such protection. Furthermore, unlike California’s law, New York’s anti-SLAPP statute allows for the recovery of both compensatory and punitive damages “upon an additional demonstration that the action involving public petition and participation was commenced for the purpose of harassing, intimidating, punishing or otherwise maliciously inhibiting the free exercise of speech, petition, or association rights.” Professors Pring and Canan—whose research sparked the momentum toward anti-SLAPP legislation—saw this as “a solid reform,” a “commendable step forward in procedures,” but one “not without its compromises and limitations.”
II. Federal Anti-SLAPP Legislation
The California and New York anti-SLAPP laws are just two of the 28 state anti-SLAPP statutes, and many of these laws significantly differ from one another. But the California and New York anti-SLAPP statutes offer a particularly apt illustration of how these types of laws differ across the country because California’s law “is one of the broadest” in the United States whereas New York’s law is among the narrower laws.
States throughout the country have either enacted laws that differ significantly in the breadth of protection they afford against SLAPPs or have failed to pass any anti-SLAPP legislation; this uneven patchwork of state legislation undermines efforts to effectively deter SLAPPs. These variations can create an incentive for plaintiffs to forum shop and file suit in the states with either no anti-SLAPP protections or weaker protections. As professors Pring and Canan put it, a federal anti-SLAPP law “would be a great step forward, given the very uneven results” produced by the differences between anti-SLAPP laws “from state to state.”
Consequently, a host of organizations—ranging from non-profit corporations to businesses, industry organizations, and trade associations—have supported the enactment of a federal anti-SLAPP statute to provide consistent protection throughout the country for free speech and petition rights. For some time, Congress preferred to let the states take the lead in enacting anti-SLAPP legislation. But in recent years, Congress has increasingly shown an interest in adopting a federal anti-SLAPP law.
In 2009, Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced a federal anti-SLAPP bill—the Citizen Participation Act—which sought to provide a way for “SLAPPs to be quickly identified and dismissed before their costs can grow to excessive amounts.” The bill garnered a few cosponsors but ultimately stalled without even receiving a committee hearing.
In the intervening years, however, the momentum for a federal anti-SLAPP bill has continued to grow. Thus, in May 2015, Representative Blake Farenthold of Texas introduced the “SPEAK FREE Act,” which proposes the adoption of a federal anti-SLAPP law. In May 2015, the House of Representatives referred this federal anti-SLAPP bill to the House Judiciary Committee, which in turn referred the bill to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice a month later. This subcommittee held a hearing on the bill in June 2016.
The SPEAK FREE Act would add several new statutory provisions to Title 28 of the United States Code. Many of these provisions resemble California’s broad anti-SLAPP statute far more than New York’s narrower law. One of the proposed provisions—28 U.S.C. § 4202—would allow a defendant to file a “special motion to dismiss” a SLAPP suit in federal court. Unlike New York’s narrow law (but like California’s broad one), this proposed statute defines a SLAPP in broad terms as any “claim” that “arises from an oral or written statement or other expression by the defendant that was made in connection with an official proceeding or about a matter of public concern.” Likewise, another of the proposed provisions—28 U.S.C. § 4208—would broadly define a “matter of public concern” to mean issues “related” to “health or safety,” “environmental, economic, or community well-being,” “the government,” “a public official or public figure,” or “a good, product, or service in the marketplace.” And like California’s law, H.R. 2304 expressly provides that the federal anti-SLAPP law “shall be construed broadly to effectuate the purpose and intent” of the SPEAK FREE Act.
Additionally, much as is the case under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, proposed § 4202(a) provides that, if the defendant can make a “prima facie showing that the claim at issue” arises from such activities, then the federal anti-SLAPP motion “shall be granted and the claim dismissed with prejudice, unless the responding party demonstrates that the claim is likely to succeed on the merits, in which case the motion shall be denied.” Moreover, much like California’s law, another proposed provision—28 U.S.C. § 4203—provides that, when a federal anti-SLAPP motion is filed, “discovery proceedings in the action shall be stayed until a final and unappealable order is entered on such motion unless good cause is shown for specified discovery.”
Also, just as California’s law allows litigants to immediately appeal from orders granting or denying anti-SLAPP motions, the federal anti-SLAPP bill would provide parties with the right to immediately appeal from an order granting or denying a federal anti-SLAPP motion. It would do so both by adding a new statutory provision—28 U.S.C. § 4204—codifying this right and by amending an existing statute—28 U.S.C. § 1292(a)—to permit such interlocutory appeals. Furthermore, much like defendants are automatically entitled to their reasonable attorney’s fees under California’s law if they prevail on their state anti-SLAPP motions, the federal bill would add a provision—28 U.S.C. § 4207—requiring a court to award the party who prevails on a federal anti-SLAPP motion “litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorneys fees.”
The current version of the SPEAK FREE Act is not limited to federal causes of action. Nor is it confined to only those state-law SLAPPs that are filed in federal court. Instead, the federal bill currently proposes the addition of a new removal provision—28 U.S.C. § 4206—that would allow a defendant to remove to federal court a “civil action in a State court that raises a claim” defined as a SLAPP by the federal statute. Ordinarily, a claim can be removed to federal court only if the grounds for removal appear on the face of a well-pleaded complaint. But, in proposed § 4206, the federal anti-SLAPP bill would override this rule by stating that the “ground for removal provided in this section need not appear on the face of the complaint but may be shown in the petition for removal.”
This removal provision is among the SPEAK FREE Act’s greatest benefits because, by permitting the targets of state SLAPP suits to remove to federal court where they can secure the protections of the federal anti-SLAPP statute, the SPEAK FREE Act would ensure that these defendants are no longer at the mercy of SLAPP plaintiffs’ ability to choose to file their lawsuits in states where anti-SLAPP laws are either absent or weak. In effect, the defendants would have the power to decide for themselves whether they are better off removing the SLAPP to federal court to take advantage of the federal anti-SLAPP law, or whether they instead “prefer the options available in state court” and choose “to remain there as a strategic choice.”
The SPEAK FREE Act also includes a clause that would expressly save state anti-SLAPP laws from federal preemption. This “non-preemption provision” would “permit states to continue to play their role as the laboratories of American democracy, allowing Congress to learn from both the successes and pitfalls of various state anti-SLAPP regimes—with an eye toward not just the initial drafting of federal anti-SLAPP legislation, but improving it going forward.”
Today, the SPEAK FREE Act has 32 cosponsors—including Republicans and Democrats who hail from a wide range of states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Texas. In other words, this federal bill reportedly enjoys “broad bipartisan support.” Such bipartisan support “makes sense” because “[f]ree speech isn’t a partisan issue; it affects everyone.” Indeed, conservatives have a history of joining with liberals to favor anti-SLAPP legislation—“again showing this is not a red or a blue state issue,” but rather “a speech issue that transcends both parties and strikes at the heart of patriotism.”
In the words of Representative Trent Franks of Arizona (Chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice—the subcommittee that held a hearing on the SPEAK FREE Act), without sufficient protections for vital First Amendment rights, “all other rights are at grave risk.” Consequently, as pointed out by professors Pring and Canan, whose landmark research did so much to bring the insidious nature of SLAPP lawsuits to the public’s attention, although state anti-SLAPP legislation has taken significant strides towards protecting the rights to petition and free speech from harassment by litigation, the safeguards afforded by these state laws is “very uneven” and therefore “it is time for congressional action as well.”
Each year, more and more people across the country are sued for speaking out, but these targets of SLAPP lawsuits often find themselves with little recourse—either because they are at the mercy of a patchwork of state anti-SLAPP laws that offer highly uneven protection or, worse yet, because they find themselves in a jurisdiction with no anti-SLAPP statute. Congress should step in to enact a robust federal anti-SLAPP law to protect citizens’ fundamental rights to free speech and petition for redress of grievances.
Smith v. Silvey, 149 Cal. App. 3d 400, 406 (1983).
United Mine Workers of America, District 12 v. Illinois Bar Assn., 389 U.S. 217, 222 (1967); San Francisco Forty-Niners v. Nishioka, 75 Cal. App. 4th 637, 647 (1999).
George W. Pring & Penelope Canan, SLAPPs: Getting Sued for Speaking Out ix-xi (1996) [hereinafter Getting Sued] (explaining how research demonstrated that these “‘intimidation lawsuits’” attacked “not just free speech” but also “the right to petition government for a redress of grievances”).
Id. at xi; see also Penelope Canan & George W. Pring, Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, 35 Social Problems 506 (1988); Penelope Canan & George W. Pring, Studying Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation: Mixing Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches, 22 Law & Soc’y Rev. 385 (1988).
George W. Pring & Penelope Canan, “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation” (“SLAPPS”): An Introduction for Bench, Bar and Bystanders 12 Bridgeport L. Rev. 937, 940 (1992) [hereinafter Introduction to SLAPPs].
George W. Pring, SLAPPs: Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation 7 Pace Envtl. L. Rev. 3, 3 (1989) [hereinafter SLAPPs].
Id. at 5.
Getting Sued, supra note 3, at x.
SLAPPs, supra note 6, at 6.
Getting Sued, supra note 3, at xi-xii.
Introduction to SLAPPs, supra note 5, at 943.
Id. at 944.
Introduction to SLAPPs, supra note 5, at 938, 959-60.
Laura Lee Prather, The Texas Citizens Participation Act—5 Years Later, Law360 (June 16, 2016), http://www.law360.com/articles/802155/the-texas-citizens-participation-act-5-years-later [hereinafter Texas Citizens Participation Act].
See State Anti-SLAPP Laws, Public Participation Project, http://www.anti-slapp.org/your-states-free-speech-protection/ (last visited 11/5/16).
Lori Potter & W. Cory Haller, SLAPP 2.0: Second Generation of Issues Related to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, 45 Envtl. L. Rep. News & Analysis 10136, 10137-38 (2015) [hereinafter SLAPP 2.0].
Flatley v. Mauro, 39 Cal.4th 299, 311-312 (2006).
City of Montebello v. Vasquez, 1 Cal.5th 409, 420 (2016).
Decamabre v. Rady Children’s Hosp., 235 Cal. App. 4th 1, 22 (2015).
City of Montebello, 1 Cal.5th at 422.
Id. at 433.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(e)(1) (2015).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(e)(2).
Du Charme v. Int’l Brotherhood of Elec. Workers, Local 45, 110 Cal. App. 4th 107, 114 (2003).
Sipple v. Found. for Nat’l Progress, 71 Cal. App. 4th 226, 237 (1999).
Briggs v. Eden Council for Hope & Opportunity, 19 Cal.4th 1106, 1116 (1999) (quoting Braun v. Chronicle Publishing Co., 52 Cal. App. 4th 1036, 1047 (1997)).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(e)(3).
Id. § 425.16(e)(4).
Damon v. Ocean Hills Journalism Club, 85 Cal. App. 4th 468, 474 (2000).
Terry v. Davis Community Church, 131 Cal. App. 4th 1534, 1545-1546 (2005).
Navellier v. Sletten, 29 Cal.4th 82, 88 (2002).
City of Montebello, 1 Cal.5th at 420.
Oasis West Realty, LLC v. Goldman, 51 Cal.4th 811, 820 (2011) (citation omitted).
Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc. v. Gore, 49 Cal.4th 12, 21 (2010).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(g).
Id. §§ 425.16(i), 904.1(a)(13).
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. v. Delfino, 35 Cal.4th 180, 186 (2005).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(c); Mendoza v. ADP Screening and Selection Services, Inc., 182 Cal. App. 4th 1644, 1659 (2010).
Jerome Braun, Increasing SLAPP Protection: Unburdening the Right of Petition in California, 32 U.C. Davis L. Rev. 965, 1002 (1999) [hereinafter Increasing SLAPP Protection].
Briggs, 19 Cal. 4th at 1114, 1120-21, 1123 n. 10; Equilon Enterprises LLC v. Consumer Cause, Inc., 29 Cal. 4th 53, 58-59, 68 n. 5 (2002).
See Increasing SLAPP Protection, supra note 43 at 1008, 1011 & n. 182; Jerome Braun, California’s Anti-SLAPP Remedy After Eleven Years, 34 McGeorge L. Rev. 731, 778-79 & fn. 280 (2003); Varian Medical Systems, Inc., 35 Cal. 4th at 193; Doe v. Luster, 145 Cal. App. 4th, 139, 144-45 (2006).
See, e.g., Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Oracle Corp., 239 Cal. App. 4th 1174, 1196 (2015); Grewal v. Jammu, 191 Cal. App. 4th 977, 944-1003 (2011).
See, e.g., Felix Shafir & Jeremy Rosen, California’s Anti-SLAPP Law Is Not Systematically Abused, Law360 (June 30, 2016), http://www.law360.com/articles/812761/california-s-anti-slapp-law-is-not-systematically-abused.
Hariri v. Amper, 854 N.Y.S.2d 126, 128 (N.Y. App. Div. 2008).
Elizabeth Troup Timkovich, Risk of SLAPP Sanction Appears Lower for Internet Identity Actions in New York than in California, 74-APR N.Y. St. B.J. 40, 40 (2002) [hereinafter Risk of SLAPP Sanction]; see also London Wright-Pegs, Comment, The Media SLAPP Back: An Analysis of California’s Anti-SLAPP Statute and the Media Defendant, 16 UCLA Ent. L. Rev. 323, 330 (2009) [hereinafter Media SLAPP Back]; Increasing SLAPP Protection, supra note 43, at 1036-37.
Wilbanks v. Wolk, 121 Cal. App. 4th 883, 893 (2004).
Balzaga v. Fox News Network, LLC, 173 Cal. App. 4th 1325 (2009).
Equilon Enterprises v. Consumer Causes, Inc., 29 Cal.4th 53 (2002).
DuPont Merck Pharm. Co. v. Super. Ct., 78 Cal. App. 4th 562 (2000).
Hunter v. CBS Broad., Inc., 221 Cal. App. 4th 1510 (2013).
Dixon v. Super. Ct., 30 Cal. App. 4th 733 (1994).
Terry, 131 Cal. App. 4th 1534.
Averill v. Super. Ct., 42 Cal. App. 4th 1170 (1996).
Briggs, 19 Cal.4th at 1106.
Gallanis-Politis v. Medina, 152 Cal. App. 4th 600 (2007).
Seelig v. Infinity Broad. Corp., 97 Cal. App. 4th 798 (2002).
Angel v. Winograd, No. B261707, 2016 WL2756622 (Cal. Ct. App. May 9, 2016).
Cross v. Cooper, 197 Cal. App. 4th 357 (2011).
Fashion 21 v. Coal. for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, 117 Cal. App. 4th 1138 (2004).
Kibler v. N. Inyo Cty. Local Hosp. Dist., 39 Cal.4th 192 (2006).
Malin v. Singer, 217 Cal. App. 4th 1283 (2013).
N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 70-a(1) (McKinney 2016).
Id. § 76-a(1)(a).
Id. § 76-a(1)(b).
Guerrero v. Carva, 779 N.Y.S.2d 12, 21 (N.Y. App. Div. 2004), see also Silvercorp Metals, Inc. v. Anthion Management LLC, 948 N.Y.S.2d 895, 900 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2012); Harfenes v. Seat Gate Ass’n, Inc., 647 N.Y.S.2d 329, 332-333 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1995).
Harfenes, 647 N.Y.S.2d at 332; see also Getting Sued, supra note 3 at 194 (“[I]n 1995, the first judicial interpretation of the New York law took a very narrow view” of the law’s scope to hold that the law did “not cover [a] citizen petitioning three years after an application process, even if the applicant was acting illegally without a permit”).
Chandok v. Klessig, 632 F.3d 803, 819 (2d Cir. 2011); accord Silvercorp Metals, Inc., 948 N.Y.S.2d at 89 (“An entity is not a ‘public participant or permittee’ in circumstances where a government process is optional” but the government process need not “be local in nature”).
Duane Reade, Inc. v. Clark, No. 107438/03, 2004 WL 690191, at *6-*7 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2004); Street Beat Sportswear, Inc. v. Nat’l Mobilization Against Sweatshops, 698 N.Y.S.2d 820, 824 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1999).
Nat’l Fuel Gas Distrib. Corp. v. PUSH Buffalo, 962 N.Y.S. 2d 599, 561-62 (N.Y. App. Div. 2013).
Duane Reade, Inc., 2004 WL 690191, at *6.
Guerrero, 779 N.Y.S.2d at 22.
Hariri, 854 N.Y.S.2d at 130.
Silvercorp Metals, Inc., 948 N.Y.S.2d at 901.
Clemente v. Impastato, 736 N.Y.S.2d 281, 281-82 (N.Y. App. Div. 2002); Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. v. Testone, 708 N.Y.S.2d 527, 530-31 (N.Y. App. Div. 2000).
Increasing SLAPP Protection, supra note 43 at 1037.
Getting Sued, supra note 3, at 194.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(a).
E.g., Hariri, 854 N.Y.S.2d at 129-130; Guerrero, 779 N.Y.S.2d at 21; but see T.S. Haulers, Inc. v. Kaplan, No. 7313/01, 2001 WL 1359106, at *2, n.4 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., May 2, 2001) (provisions of New York law defining a SLAPP “should be broadly construed” to achieve the legislative goal of full discussion).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(b)(1).
N.Y. C.P.L.R. rules 3211(g), 3212(h) (Mckinney 2006); see also Harfenes, 647 N.Y.S.2d at 332 (New York’s anti-SLAPP law allows “defendants in actions involving public petition and participation to obtain quick dismissal or summary judgment unless the plaintiff can demonstrate that ‘the cause of action has a substantial basis in law or is supported by a substantial argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law’”).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(g).
N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 70-a(1)(a); Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(c)(1).
Ketchum v. Moses, 24 Cal.4th 1122, 1131 (2001).
Nat’l Fuel Gas Distrib. Corp., 962 N.Y.S.2d at 562.
N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 70-a(1)(a).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16(c)(1).
N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 76-a(2).
Id. §§ 70-a(1)(b), (1)(c).
Getting Sued, supra note 3, at 195.
See, e.g., SLAPP 2.0, supra note 18, at 10137-38 (examining significant variations among state anti-SLAPP statutes); Increasing SLAPP Protection, supra note 43, at 1036-44 (same); Getting Sued, supra note 3, at 191-201 (same).
Risk of SLAPP Sanction, supra note 49, at 43.
See Media SLAPP Back, supra note 49, at 330; Increasing SLAPP Protection, supra note 43, at 1036-44.
See Carson Hilary Barylak, Note, Reducing Uncertainty In Anti-SLAPP Protection, 71 Ohio State L.J. 845, 849 (2010).
See id. at 849-54 (addressing risk of forum shopping among SLAPP plaintiffs); Eric Goldman, Law Professor Letter in Support of SPEAK FREE Act (Sept. 16, 2005), http://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/historical/1047/ (explaining that the “patchwork” of state anti-SLAPP laws “allows ‘forum shopping’ by plaintiffs, who can file abusive anti-speech lawsuits in jurisdictions where anti-SLAPP protections are absent or weak”).
Getting Sued, supra note 3, at 190.
Jesse J. O’Neill, Note, The Citizen Participation Act Of 2009: Federal Legislation As An Effective Defense Against SLAPPs, 38 B.C. Envtl. Aff. L. Rev. 477, 478 (2011) [hereinafter Citizen Participation Act] (citing H.R. 4264, 111th Cong. (2009)).
Id. at 495-96.
H.R. 2304, 114th Cong. (2015). The SPEAK FREE Act stands for “Securing Participation, Engagement, and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing Egregious Efforts Act of 2015.” H.R. 2304 § 1.
H.R. 2304: All Actions Except Amendments, Congress.gov, https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2304/all-actions-without-amendments?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22HR+2304%22%5D%7D&resultIndex=1.
Examining H.R. 2304, the “SPEAK FREE Act”: Hearing on H.R. 2304 Before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice of the House Committee on the Judiciary, 114th Conf. (2016), https://judiciary.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/114-82_20522.pdf [hereinafter SPEAK FREE Act Hearing].
H.R. 2304 § 2(a).
Id. (citations omitted).
Id. (citations omitted).
Id. (citations omitted).
H.R. 2304 § 2(d).
H.R. 2304 § 2(a) (citations omitted).
Id. (citations omitted).
Id.; H.R. 2304 § 2(b)(2).
H.R. 2304 § 2(a). The “Federal Government and the government of a State, or political subdivision thereof,” are not permitted to recover fees under costs or fees under this provision. Id.
E.g., Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. v. Taylor, 481 U.S. 58, 63 (1987) (preemption defense “does not appear on the face of a well-pleaded complaint” and therefore does “not authorize removal to federal court”).
Id.; see also Vaden v. Discover Bank, 556 U.S. 49, 59, n. 9 (2009) (a statute “overrides the well-pleaded complaint rule” where it provides that “‘the ground for removal . . . need not appear on the face of the complaint but may be shown in the petition for removal’” (internal citation omitted)). This provision is not unprecedented as Congress has occasionally overridden the well-pleaded complaint rule in other removal provisions. See, e.g., id. (recognizing that 9 U.S.C. § 205’s removal procedure “overrides the well-pleaded complaint rule”); Mesa v. California, 489 U.S. 121, 136-37 (1989) (recognizing that 28 U.S.C. § 1442(a)(1)’s removal provision “serves to overcome the ‘well-pleaded complaint’ rule”).
See Citizen Participation Act, supra note 102, at 505-06 (describing the benefits of the similar removal provision that had been included in the Citizen Participation Act of 2009).
H.R. 2304 § 2(c).
Colin Quinlan, Note, Erie And The First Amendment: State Anti-SLAPP Laws In Federal Court After Shady Grove, 114 Colum. L. Rev. 367, 405 (2014).
H.R. 2304: Cosponsors, Congress.gov, https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2304/cosponsors?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22HR+2304%22%5D%7D&resultIndex=1.
SPEAK FREE Act Hearing, supra note 106, at 2 (statement of Representative Trent Franks, Chairman, House Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice of the House Committee on the Judiciary).
Eric Goldman, 59 Legal Scholars Sign Letter Supporting SPEAK FREE Act To Create Federal Anti-SLAPP Law Forbes (Sept. 16, 2015), http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericgoldman/2015/09/16/59-legal-scholars-sign-letter-supporting-speak-free-act-to-create-federal-anti-slapp-law/#6e3819641aff.
Texas Citizens Participation Act, supra note 15.
SPEAK FREE Act Hearing, supra note 106, at 1-2.
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