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Why Magic and Mentalism Are Not Art
Guest post by Kenton Knepper
Mystery Performers are once again questioning why magic and mentalism is not treated as a serious art. Lots of debates going on about this.
My view? No one should treat magic and mentalism as art. Why should they when practitioners of magic and mentalism don’t act as if they are learning or performing an art form? There are teachers and insider schools for people who want to perform actual Mystery ART. Mostly though, mentalists and magicians just want to “do good tricks that kill” audiences.
That’s it. That’s why mentalism and magic are not treated as art. Artists use their art form to express something within themselves. We, on the whole, don’t.
Art forms make people reconsider the meaning of life, deal with societal issues, point out what human beings are doing, and what life is all about.
Artists use all other art forms to express themselves.
Mentalism and magic? Hardly ever.
I know. I have proof. I can see quickly that most people buy Kolossall Killer, rather than my works that take performers to higher, more meaningful and powerful artistic levels.
The works that turn performers into artists are the most respected and the least works sold, because mentalists and magicians don’t want to do art. They want the respect and the label, but they don’t really want to be artists. If they do, they surely don’t act like it. They certainly don’t put their money where their mouths are.
Artists share their inner worlds with their audiences. Magicians and mentalists do NOT want to do that, or to learn ways to do art with their magic and mentalism, even when it has been made absurdly easy for them.
Mentalists and magicians in the main just want to buy more decks of cards, electronics and tricks, and kill their audiences.
Until that changes, mentalism and magic will never be considered art by the Public. WE don’t treat magic and mentalism as real art, so why the hell should anyone else?
— Kenton Knepper
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Whatever the issues are that are holding someone back, focus on a constructive approach. If you ask them, “How can we help you?”, their answer will always be either a “can’t do” or “won’t do” answer. The person will either explain why they are having difficulty with the situation because they don’t know how to address it effectively, or they will give an answer that illustrates that they don’t really want to do this for some reason or another.
How to handle a “Can’t do” answer
Once there was a printer that was dead last on P.A.L.M.S. report in a local BNI group. We did not tell him that he was dead last. Instead, we asked him, “How can we help you?” His response was that his print shop was new and he admitted that he did not understand networking. This is a classic “Cant’ Do” response. It is our job to teach them because we were all a “can’t do” when we first started networking. We all make tons of mistakes. When someone says they can’t do something, they are open to being coached. It is our job to teach them. If we were just negative and told the printer he was dead last, he would have quit. Instead, if we pour into them and help them, they become champions in BNI.
Where the clients come into the lobby area of the print shop, we recommended that he put up a sign where everyone could see it with slots for the BNI members’ business cards. He was instructed to get 20 copies of everyone business cards to fill sign with only the cards from BNI members. When someone took a card, they were told to say that Bob’s printing referred you. If someone not in BNI wanted to give him their cards for the sign, the printer was instructed to invite them to the next BNI meeting instead. True story! Nobody just took a card and left. They asked Bob his opinion on each of these. He gave a testimonial with everyone he had cards for. He went from last to number one in giving the most referrals. He went from being embarrassed to the top referral giver within 6 months. He was the winner of the year. He now loves BNI. We changed his business by coaching him.
How to handle a “Won’t do” answer
In this example, they give excuses: it’s too difficult… they are busy…I’m different. With a clear-cut “won’t do” answer, if you open the door for them they will leave on their own. I recommend saying, “I understand your frustration, it is ok to leave the group, feel free to come back if things change”. However, if you kick them out, they will become defiant and negative towards BNI. They blame the chapter and claim it is everyone fault. Therefore, if they don’t save face, they will fight you all the way. On the other hand, they don’t hate you if you give them the option to leave in a positive manner.
Here’s a suggestion. On rare, rare occasions – when someone is a “won’t do” but they don’t want to leave. Tell them you appreciate their involvement and that you’ll throw them a “retirement party”. OK, not a real party – but recognize their past participation in the group and thank them for their involvement. This should be done rarely but it allows them to save face and leave. With this advice, you can cut down the percentage that will require a tough conversation by 90%. Then, only 10% of the time you need to have the tough talk about opening their classification and not renewing their membership. You want to be invested in their success, yet cut them loose when needed.
Being a member of the group is not enough. If you are not contributing then why are you there? Being complacent is what I call a “MINO” (Member In Name Only). How can we help you to get more engaged? How can we help you to… bring more members? …bring more visitors? …bring more referrals? Whatever the issues are, just ask, “How can we help?” Their answer will tell you if you can help them.
Ask Ivan video
The first video in our new series of Ask Ivan videos answers a question submitted by Rob Youngblood.
Rob Youngblood, of Elite BNI in Richmond, VA, asks: “When you started BNI in 1985, what tools did you use to keep track of your contacts and how do you manage your network today?”
When I started BNI in 1985, I used a Roledex to manage business cards. Today, I recommend software to manage your contacts. Use the system that works for you.
Please watch my answer in this video
Have a burning networking or business-related question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future video.
Submit your own question to me below.
I’m excited to be streaming live on Entrepreneur’s YouTube series to help listeners build their networking skills. This live-stream will be tomorrow, Friday, at 12 p.m. PT, and you can access it here.
During the live chat, I’ll be answering all of your burning, networking-related questions. To get your questions in, go to the above video link and type in your question in the chat bar to the right.
Learn more about the live-streaming event below:
No matter who you are, or what you do, there will always be something that you are not an expert in. As businesspeople, we are always working on honing our craft, profession, and interpersonal skills. Part of this never ending journey to better ourselves is asking questions to those who may be able to help us along the way.
Last week in the BNI Podcast, I started a new segment called “Ask Ivan.” Simply by emailing in, listeners of my podcast will be able to submit any question they would like to hear me answer. Shortly after launching the new segment, it occurred to me that podcast listeners aren’t the only ones who may have interesting questions. Readers on IvanMisner.com are just as likely to have burning educational questions.
Whether you have a specific question about referral marketing, would like me to discuss a segment from one of my books, or are curious about anything networking related, your question could be featured in a future blog or vlog.
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Image Credit: The Woolmark Company
Everyone knows about the versatility of wool in the clothing industry, but fewer people are aware of the many ways in which this amazing natural fibre can be used to enrich home interiors. The International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) explains why wool is the perfect choice for a wide variety of uses in home interiors.
Why Choose Wool for Your Home Interiors
From bedding to curtains and rugs, wool features in a wide variety of quality home interior components. No matter what design it is used in, wool imbues each piece with a homey sense of comfort and relaxation. As a natural, biodegradable fibre, it also improves air quality and dramatically lowers a home’s impact on the environment.
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Beauty and Comfort
In addition to lending itself readily to a variety of styles, wool is the quintessential “comfort fabric.” What better way to adorn bedrooms and living rooms than with a material that represents natural warmth, wellness and a sense of protection against the elements?
Health and Safety
Beauty and comfort aside, wool is also a very good practical choice for decorating interior spaces. It is highly flame-resistant, and because it does not produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs), it also improves air quality. In addition, it is an excellent sound insulating material, which means it can help you create quieter, more peaceful spaces, absorbing and dampening both low and high-frequency sound.
Wool is 100% natural and humanely sourced from sheep who are well cared for in accordance with international standards. Wool textiles are easy to care for, requiring less frequent washing than textiles made from other materials. This increases their longevity, which makes wool a good choice for sustainability. Because wool is a protein-based natural fibre, it will naturally decompose in soil. And unlike synthetic fibres, wool does not contribute to microplastic pollution.
Learn More About Wool and All Its Uses and Benefits
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Air Jordan 6 Bordeaux: The Sneaker That Defined an Era
The Air Jordan 6 Bordeaux is one of the most iconic sneakers of all time, and it has a rich history that has made it an essential part of the sneakerhead culture. This sneaker was released in 1991, and it has since become a classic that is loved by many. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Air Jordan 6 Bordeaux, its design, history, and what makes it stand out in the world of sneakers.
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The Air Jordan 6 Bordeaux was designed by Tinker Hatfield, who is a legend in the sneaker industry. The sneaker features a sleek and elegant design, with a combination of dark maroon and black colors. The upper part of the sneaker is made of suede, while the midsole and outsole are made of rubber.
One of the most distinctive features of the Air Jordan 6 Bordeaux is its translucent outsole, which was a first for the Air Jordan line. The outsole provides excellent traction, and it also gives the sneaker a futuristic look that was ahead of its time.
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In addition to its design, the Air Jordan 6 Bordeaux is also significant because of its association with Michael Jordan and his legendary basketball career. The sneaker is a testament to Jordan’s greatness, and it has become a symbol of excellence and success.
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Taking any remotely interesting mechanical contraption and replacing one of its covers with a transparent one almost always yields deeply satisfying visuals. And that’s the case here with this Ford F-150's clear rear differential cover, which shows gear oil splashing around the bearings and gears.
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Of course “splash it all over the place” makes it seem like this lubrication method is arbitrary, when in reality, quite a bit of engineering goes into ensuring that oil gets deposited to the parts that need it. And seeing that strategic splashing through a differential is deeply, deeply satisfying, as you’ll find out when you watch this YouTube video by diesel performance outfit Banks Power.
Oh yes, just look at that ring gear grab that oil and precisely splash it onto the spider gears and pinion bearing. And check out how the oil level increases due to aeration (that’s not good for lubrication or for oil oxidation)—and this is with anti-foaming agents in the oil!
This is all part of a multi-part series in which Gale Banks is trying to determine whether aftermarket differential covers—common modifications among pickup truck folks—are actually worth a darn. You can check out the other videos on his YouTube channel.
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The motion of a star as it makes its way through the galaxy has led to the discovery of a new alien world.
Using data from the Gaia spacecraft that’s mapping the Milky Way, astronomers detected a kink in the motion of a star named HIP-99770, suggesting the presence of a nearby planet.
Follow-up observations then provided another treasure: a rare, direct image of the so-called exoplanet, subsequently named HIP-99770b. It’s the first time that astrometry – tracking the movement of a star – has been combined with direct imaging to discover an orbiting planet.
These efforts constitute a new, and effective, way to search for worlds outside the Solar System, both to better understand the diversity of planets and planetary systems out there, and hunt for another world on which life may have bloomed.
“Performing both direct imaging and astrometry allows us to gain a full understanding of an exoplanet for the first time: measure its atmosphere, weigh it, and track its orbit all at once,” says astrophysicist Thayne Currie of the Subaru Telescope and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
“This new approach for finding planets prefigures the way we will someday identify and characterize an Earth-twin around a nearby star.”
Finding exoplanets is no simple matter. They’re very small and very dim compared to the stars they orbit, and very far away. This means that we don’t usually see them directly at all. Whatever light they might emit or reflect is drowned out by the blaze of their star. Instead, most of the more than 5,300 confirmed exoplanets identified to date have only been detected indirectly.
There are two main ways of doing this, and both are better at finding exoplanets that orbit their stars at close distances. The first is to look for transits, the faint and regular dips in starlight that reveal the presence of an orbiting exoplanet passing in front of the star.
The second is to look for changes in the wavelength of a star’s light known as Doppler shifts as it moves about the mutual center of orbit it shares with the exoplanet.
That’s because the gravity of the exoplanet affects the star, too; the two bodies move around this center in a sort of dance, like an Olympic hammer thrower. This motion in the star can be detected another way, too.
Stars aren’t stationary in the Milky Way; they orbit the galactic center much like the planets of the Solar System orbit the Sun. So, rather than using changes in wavelengths, the astrometric technique looks for deviations from a straight line of movement as the star moves through the galaxy. This method can be used to detect exoplanets that Doppler shifts won’t reveal, such as exoplanets circling in larger orbits around their stars.
And exoplanets that are at wider separations from their stars are better candidates for direct imaging, since they are far enough away that they can be distinguished from the stellar glare.
“Indirect planet detection methods are responsible for most exoplanet discoveries thus far. Using one of these methods, precision astrometry, told us where to look to try to image planets,” Currie says. “And, as we found out, we can now see planets a lot easier.”
The researchers went looking for direct imaging candidates in data collected by the Gaia and the Hipparcos spacecraft: European Space Agency projects tasked with mapping the Milky Way, including the positions and motions of the stars. This gave them a 25-year record of star positions.
Several stars showed evidence of a snaking wiggle that could be evidence of the presence of a giant exoplanet. The Subaru Telescope and the Keck Observatory in Hawai’i were put to work, looking for these worlds directly. And they snared a big one on one of the first stars they looked at.
HIP-99770b is an exoplanet between 14 and 16 times the mass and 1.05 times the radius of Jupiter, orbiting a star twice the mass of the Sun at a distance of 17 astronomical units. That’s more than three times Jupiter’s distance of 5 astronomical from the Sun, and just a little closer than Uranus’s 19.8 astronomical unit-distance.
However, it receives about the same amount of radiation Jupiter receives, because the star HIP-99770 is so much brighter than our Sun. Because the team managed to image the exoplanet directly, they were able to take measurements of its properties. It’s warmer and less cloudy than previously directly imaged exoplanets orbiting the star HR 8799, and its atmosphere shows evidence of both water and carbon monoxide.
The direct images also revealed the presence of an icy debris disk orbiting the star at a distance of around 150 astronomical units, similar to the Solar System’s Kuiper Belt. Further research will no doubt probe the exoplanet further to see what else we can glean from direct imaging.
Meanwhile, the researchers are continuing to observe and analyze the 50 or so candidate stars they identified in the Gaia-Hipparcos data. HIP-99770b represents a proof of concept for their techniques, but they’re not nearly done.
“This is the first of many discoveries from our Keck and Subaru imaging program that uses astrometry to select targets. We already have additional discoveries that will be announced later this year and next year,” Currie says.
He adds, “We are now in a new era for imaging other worlds.”
The research has been published in Science.
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zyBooks was started in 2012 by Smita Bakshi and Frank Vahid. Frank is a Computer Science and Engineering professor at the University of California, Riverside, and Smita, prior to her 10 years in the high-tech industry, and was a UC Davis Electrical Computer Engineering professor.We started zyBooks to help college STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students graduate. More than half of STEM students don't achieve their STEM degrees, and many students are tripped up by their early STEM classes. Part of the problem is the huge mismatch between today's students and traditional (and increasingly expensive and bloated) textbooks, forcing instructors to teach with one hand tied behind their back. Meanwhile, the real power of the web for learning—interactivity—has barely been tapped. So, we started creating zyBooks—STEM material native for the web—using "less text, more action." zyBooks have minimal text, and instead consist of question sets, animations, interactive tools, and embedded homework, so students can learn by doing. We developed a platform to author, deliver, and continually support and improve zyBooks, vowing to always do right by the student and instructor. We keep prices as low as possible, provide the best support we can, and make the zyBook platform easy to use for students and instructors. zyBooks are collaboratively authored by talented teams of professors, content developers and software engineers. Professors include Roman Lysecky (University of Arizona), Sandy Irani (UC Irvine), and Andre Knoesen & Raj Amirtharajah (UC Davis). Starting with just a handful of universities in 2012, our computer science and engineering zyBooks are now used at over 200 colleges and universities and a few dozen high schools.Something looks off? | <urn:uuid:199f0189-e8b4-4535-8570-13ce35b288d2> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://jobs.highfivepartners.com/companies/zybooks | 2023-09-27T10:48:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.940721 | 404 |
Technical Manager, Delivery - Strategic Accounts
Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 8,400 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.
Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications. The company’s European R&D center is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Darktrace has more than 2,400 employees located globally. Customers include public sector agencies, education institutions, media, organizations supplying critical infrastructure, and businesses of all sizes worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, named one of TIME magazine’s “Most Influential Companies” for 2021 and one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative AI Companies” in 2022. For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.
As Technical Manager for Strategic Delivery, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of senior Darktrace technical specialists, focused on delivering technical value to our largest clients. You will work in collaboration with our Customer Success, Analyst and Partner Channel leadership to ensure customers receive maximum Return on Investment from their CyberAI LoopTM, and to secure their renewal with Darktrace.
This dynamic, varied, customer-focused technical position requires strong leadership experience and skills, deep knowledge of the cyber security industry, and a passion for driving technical excellence.
- Lead, inspire and manage our growing Strategic Delivery team across EMEA, providing clear direction, coaching and performance management to maximise their individual and collective potential.
- Collaborate with Go-To-Market leadership to develop strategies, set targets, and create actionable plans to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
- Be the technical point of contact for a small portfolio of large Darktrace clients.
- Join conversations with Darktrace customers where appropriate to drive revenue growth, unlock problems, and build relationships
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the cyber security industry, ensuring you and your team possess deep knowledge of the company’s cyber security offerings to effectively address customer requirements
- Foster and uphold a fantastic team culture aligning with our values
- Acting as a technical point of contact between clients, partners, and internal teams within Darktrace
- Experience managing a regional technical engineering team for a IT, software or cybersecurity organisation (Essential)
- In-depth and hands-on understanding of cyber security concepts, technologies, and industry trends, including knowledge of various security solutions, email and network infrastructure and threat landscape. (Essential)
- Confident, polished communicator with a proven ability to build lasting, critical business relationships (Essential)
- Strong knowledge in both on-premise and cloud networking (Essential)
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- Ambitious: you aim high for yourselves and for your customers. You are a proactive self-starter who works with integrity.
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What is Ig Noble?
I have huge respect for the Nobel Prize. Ideas can and do change the world. I’ve visited the Nobel Centre Museum in Stockholm and I’ve marvelled at what human beings are capable of. The achievements are huge.
But there is another Nobel prize that you may not have heard about called the Ig Nobel. This is a parody of the Nobel Prize and it awarded every autumn to celebrate achievements that make people LAUGH, and then THINK.
Created in 1991 by Marc Abrahams, the prizes are intended to celebrate the unusual, honour the imaginative and spur people’s interest in science, medicine, and technology.
For example, in 2018 the Medicine Prize as awarded to Marc Mitchell and David Wartinger, for using roller coaster rides to try to hasten the passage of kidney stones.
The Biology Prize was awarded to Paul Becher et al for demonstrating that wine experts can reliably identify, by smell, the presence of a single fly in a glass of wine.
And how about this one for the Literature Prize: Life Is Too Short to RTFM: How Users Relate to Documentation and Excess Features in Consumer Products.
It might be easy to laugh at what you see and could make you think “What a waste of time and money!” but who decides what is and isn’t important?
Over the years there have been some incredibly sounding achievements. Find all the past winners here.
Thought-provoking and entertaining books by Marc Abrahams include This Is Improbable: Cheese String Theory, Magnetic Chickens, And Other Wtf Research and This is Improbable Too: Synchronized Cows, Speedy Brain Extractors and More WTF Research.
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Australia rates highly on international measures of physical health status such as life expectancy at birth, suggesting we are healthier than ever before, but the data on mental health and illness tells a very different story. On measures of mental health and illness we are doing poorly and compare badly to other OECD countries. Despite a large body of evidence on social determinants of metal health and illness, our policy responses are overwhelmingly dominated by individualised responses such as drug treatments, counselling and resilience programs. This unwillingness to recognise major social causes of mental illness is a national policy failure.
The most common forms of mental illness are anxiety disorders, affective disorders and substance abuse disorders. These conditions affect over three million Australians every year, and contribute substantially to the $60 billion annual cost of mental illness. Mental health problems among adolescents are high and increasing. There is clear and compelling evidence to tell us that the incidence of these common forms of mental illness are strongly influenced by the social and economic conditions in which we live; that being exposed to certain kinds of demanding conditions in life is a contributing cause of these forms of mental illness. What is this evidence? We know that mental illness is more common among those who are lower on the income scale, and this is the case in most countries, and that OECD countries with higher levels of income inequality (including Australia) have higher overall rates of mental illness than more equal countries. Research (summarised here) has also identified a range of specific social factors that increase the risk of mental illness including poverty; debt; unemployment or insecure, low-paid work; low education; housing stress; racism and discrimination; exposure to violence; and child abuse or neglect.
In addition to the public health evidence which demonstrates the impacts of social factors on mental health in populations, we also know how these factors have their effects. In basic terms, when people are faced with certain kinds of demands in life – at work, within a family or other relationships, with money, through social isolation, or exposure to racism, just to name a few – and they cannot find a way to readily control or resolve these problems; this is a recipe for chronic stress. The functioning of the brain-body stress system is very well-understood in science, and we know that chronic (long-term) arousal of this system can lead to changes in the brain and the onset of a mental illness. One basic reason that people at the lower end of the income scale or facing other life challenges have higher rates of mental illness is simply because the conditions they experience are more likely to cause chronic stress.
If we put together what we know about social causes of mental illness with the data on rates of illness in Australia, the conclusion is clear: the everyday social, economic and cultural conditions of our lives – despite claims that we are better off than we have ever been – are causing chronic stress on a huge scale, contributing to some three million of our fellow citizens every year going through the pain and strife of chronic anxiety, depression or some form of substance abuse. The appropriate, preventative social and political response to this conclusion is equally obvious: it is to understand the social causes of mental illness and take action in all spheres of our lives to create social conditions that support wellbeing by avoiding causing chronic stress and enabling people to exercise a sense of control in their lives.
However, this conclusion and the response it implies – although perfectly recognisable in the evidence – are subject to a deafening silence from the politicians, organisations and key individuals who shape Australia’s policy discourse and action on mental health. It is not that we do nothing of course; on the contrary, we do a great deal and spend a lot of money in the process. The issue lies in the fact that what we do about mental health and illness almost entirely consists of activities that define the essential problem and the preferred ‘solution’ in individualised terms. This approach (tacitly or explicitly) says that the problem of mental illness exists in the psychological and behavioural symptoms of this person (and this one, and this one…), and thus the solution lies in using drugs or cognitive behavioural therapy (or what have you) to ‘fix’ this person, or using resilience training (or similar) to equip this person with improved coping skills. Within this formulation one can readily discern that the social causes of mental illness and their impacts on populations, as something we might act on, are largely hidden; they are excluded from the definition of the problem and thus from what then seems the ‘right’ solution.
With this dominant conception in view, it then is no surprise to see that calls for action to address Australia’s huge and growing problems with poor mental health predominantly take the form of proposals for more mental health (i.e. illness) services, or more early intervention services or more resilience programs. The intrinsic limitations of such services and programs is demonstrated most vividly in the fact that – despite all this well-meaning activity – we are making no dent at all in the scale of the problems. Without concomitant action to address social determinants of mental health, the implicit claim from our policy leaders that more individualised services and programs are somehow an adequate response to the problem of mental illness is in effect a grand deception.
Worse, the continuation of this approach acts a barrier to a deeper understanding of wellbeing, and to development of policies to create social and economic conditions that support wellbeing for all.
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Bali, known as the Island of the Gods, is one of the most beautiful places on planet Earth. Bali is famous for its majestic rice fields, beautiful beaches, historic temples, and wonderful people. It’s the absolutely perfect place for a honeymoon!
I spent many months living in Bali and absolutely loved it. I traveled all over Bali and the surrounding islands so I definitely know how to plan this trip. I’ve already planned numerous honeymoons to South Africa, Zanzibar, and Victoria Falls and it’s only fitting that I move to Bali which makes for the perfect honeymoon destination.
This itinerary will be slightly different than my Bali Travel itinerary which is more for a casual trip with friends or as a couple. This guide will be for those looking to go on their special trip! A honeymoon means slightly nicer and more romantic destinations, accommodations, restaurants and the like.
Bali is a big place with so many things to see so it’s definitely not one honeymoon itinerary fits all. I’ll list multiple itineraries depending on the amount of time you have and the different islands around the island! Similarly, if you’re also eyeing Thailand, make sure to read my Thailand honeymoon itinerary for ideas!
How many days do I need for a Bali honeymoon?
Bali is a huge island first and foremost. It is almost 6,000 square km being 160km wide and 120km long. It is double the size of Luxembourg and larger than the US state of Delaware. Not only is it large, but there are so many different highlights and amazing things to see in this island that you can’t hope to see it all with such short time. There are some things more worth seeing than others in my opinion and hopefully this guide will help you choose those things.
For a honeymoon in Bali, I think 1 to 2 weeks is perfect. Of course, if you have more time, that means you can see more things because there are easily enough things to last a month in Bali. For the purpose of this itinerary, I will plan it out as a two week trip. If you have questions on how to structure a trip around your personal schedule, leave a comment below!
Bali does not have idyllic beaches
A common misconception is that Bali is a tropical beach destination. Bali is definitely a tropical island and has countless beaches but it does not have the idyllic white sand and turquoise waters that you might think of when it comes to a tropical island getaway. Bali is a volcanic island with a coastline that resembles more of an Atlantic coastline of Portugal than something like Zanzibar.
Bali is a great place for surfing and watching the sunset but it is not a place where you’ll find palm trees overlooking crystal blue waters. For this, you’ll need to go to the Gili islands or to nearby Nusa Penida.
This is not to say Bali doesn’t have a beautiful coastline and picturesque beaches. There are plenty of places to go in Uluwatu with incredible views. All I’m saying is if you’re looking for the quintessential beach honeymoon, you’re better off visiting somewhere like the Park Hyatt Maldives or Zanzibar.
Planning the Honeymoon
Bali is an easy place to plan for. There are an insane amount of hotels and villas for rent. The only question is how to decide where to spend your time and which resorts to stay in!
Where to go in Bali for a honeymoon
Bali is a huge island and offers an incredibly diverse choice of landscapes, hotels, locations, and more. If you have under two weeks for your trip, don’t plan to see everything. I lived in Bali for many months and still couldn’t see everything. Therefore, I would choose which types of things you want to see. Do you want rice fields and tropical forests? Beaches and upscale resorts? Bohemian vibes with fantastic restaurants and cafes?
In my opinion, for a perfect honeymoon in Bali, you should plan to split your time between ocean and the beautiful inland landscapes. Ideally, you should stay in places that offer beautiful hotels and enough amenities for your special trip. Here are my favorite areas for a perfect Bali honeymoon
- Uluwatu/Nusa Dua
- Nusa Penida
- Canggu (depending on the type of person you are)
Should I visit Canggu on a Bali Honeymoon?
Canggu is the most popular area in Bali for long term digital nomads and residents. It offers countless cafes, restaurants, and other first world amenities. I’ve met many people that have come to Canggu on their honeymoons and the results are generally mixed.
Most people visit Canggu on their Bali honeymoon because they read it was the best place to be. When they arrive, they come unprepared without scooters or transport expecting it to be a luxurious, resort-like experience. Canggu is not that.
Canggu is known for its long term villas and not so much for beautiful 5* hotels. There are many restaurants and cafes here for you to experience but unless you were planning on doing this for your honeymoon, you might not care about these amenities. Nevertheless, Canggu is where I lived for many months and it might not be “honeymoon” material for some, but others might like to see how life is for all the expats that call Canggu home.
With that said, Canggu is still home to the best restaurants in Bali and without a doubt the best cafes in the world. The cafe scene in Canggu will rival any place on Earth and those are fighting words!
Getting around Bali during your honeymoon
Bali is not a small Greek island where you can zip from one end to the other in 1 hour. Bali is huge. It’s almost 4 hours from west to east and 2.5 hours from south to north. Throw in the famous Bali traffic and you have a recipe for disaster. Bali is home to almost 4m people after all!
As I lived in Bali for many months, I did anything and everything on my scooter. A scooter is a way of life in Bali and by far the best way to get around. In fact, most of the main roads are barely big enough for two cars so a scooter is a must if you don’t want to sit in traffic all day.
Driving a scooter can be quite a daunting task especially if you’ve never done it before. Starting off in Bali will test your skills quickly and you might be overwhelmed. If it makes you feel better, my first time ever riding a scooter was in fact while I was in Bali in 2015. I am still alive to tell the tale.
I would recommend renting a scooter to get around otherwise you will simply not see much. Do not rent with the high end hotels as they’ll likely charge you 3x the price of the normal shops.
The Final Itinerary
For the final itinerary, this is how I planned the trip. To see our final itinerary, please visit his great travel itinerary spreadsheet. In addition, throughout this post, there will be links to other posts about Bali that I’ve written for more reading and inspiration.
|Name of Accommodation||Where?|
|Day 1-5||Ayana Resort and Spa||Uluwatu|
|Day 5-8||Kayon Jungle Resort||Ubud|
|Day 8-11||Camaya Bamboo House||Sideman|
|Day 11-15||Tropical Glamping||Nusa Penida|
Finally, if you would like for me to plan your trip, please contact me and I would be happy to help you with your dream honeymoon or just a regular vacation to the island of the Gods! I’ve planned many trips for people to South Africa, Greece, Italy, and more already so I have plenty of experience in this category.
Uluwatu or Nusa Dua: Day 1-5
After what is likely a long flight, you’ll want to relax and get acquainted with the island of the Gods. The southern peninsula of Uluwatu and Nusa Dua provides the best environment to do just that.
Uluwatu is located on the western side of the peninsula and Nusa Dua is the eastern area. This peninsula is known for its beautiful cliffs and picturesque beaches. The largest and more luxurious 5* resort hotels are also in this area.
Hotels to stay in Uluwatu
There are an abundance of beautiful hotels to stay in Uluwatu and Nusa Dua. For the purpose of the honeymoon, I’ll list out the most luxurious hotels on offer. This is where the stuff of dreams are made of. Expect to pay a hefty price for these resorts. Prices can easily eclipse $1,000 a night during peak seasons. However, there are always deals to be had here.
Conversely, if you don’t want to splurge, then simply visit the many hotels for lunch or a massage. Many of these hotels have open restaurants and spas if you want to treat yourself. Conversely, cozycozy Bali holiday rentals are a great option as well.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is considered one of the six most important and most beautiful temples in Bali. Built in the 11th century, the temple is dedicated to the sea goddess Dewi and is said to protect the southern peninsula of Bali from demons. Like Tanah Lot , it is one of the seven sea temples that line the southwest coast of Bali.
To say it straight away: I wasn’t blown away by the temple. However, the location on the gigantic cliffs overlooking the sea is fantastic. So fantastic that wedding couples like to be photographed here in front of the sunset. The bad thing is that you can’t even visit the actual temple. So it’s more the environment that makes the attraction.
Sunset dinner at Jimbaran beach
Jimbaran Beach is famous for its plethora of outdoor seafood restaurants on the beach. They cook seafood in open air grill areas where you can choose your seafood before it is cooked. Before COVID, Jimbaran beach was always packed with locals and tourists alike.
The food is actually quite good depending on which restaurant you visit. I went to The Cuisine Cafe which was delicious.
Ubud: Day 5-8
Ubud is the next stop on the Bali honeymoon. Ubud is world famous as a sanctuary for incredible nature, beautiful rice fields, bountiful yoga studios, spiritual retreats and everything in between. It’s become an incredibly popular place in recent years and the crowds flock here during normal times.
Ubud city center is a bit too touristy for my liking. There are a few nice temples in Ubud but they won’t blow you away compared to some of the other temples around Bali. I like to use Ubud as a central location to see some of the other very beautiful sights in the area.
Where to stay in Ubud?
Ubud is great because there are many amazing luxurious hotels overlooking rice fields with incredible pools. I recommend staying at the hotels slightly outside of the main town. For a Bali Honeymoon, privacy and that feeling of seclusion is more my style. No matter your budget there is something amazing for you.
Here is a list of amazing luxury hotels in Ubud:
Tegalalang Rice Fields
You’ve surely seen plenty of photos throughout the years with Bali’s famous rice terraces. There are so many in Bali but the most popular and most easily accessible is Tegalalang rice terrace outside of Ubud.
You can reach these iconic multi level rice terraces by Gojek or scooter from Ubud. There are many restaurants and cafes overlooking the terraces as it has become quite commercialized in recent years. It is free to walk inside the rice terraces and take photos to your desire. There are also a bunch of Bali swings famous for their photogenic qualities.
These rice terraces are not just for show however. They are actually there to produce rice and you’ll find many farmers working the fields. Don’t be disrespectful and get in their way just to take a bunch of photos.
Depending on the time of year you visit, the rice terraces will be more green. At the beginning of the season, you’ll mostly just find soil and water in the terraces which don’t photograph as well.
Jatiluwih Rice Fields
If you think Tegalalang rice fields are nice, you’ve seen nothing yet. If you want the most beautiful rice fields in all of Bali, you’ll need to go to Jatiluwih. The rice fields here are expansive and vast, with sweeping views throughout the valley. Mount Batur and Agung can also be seen from the rice fields.
It’s realy not a close comparison between the rice fields around Ubud and Jatiluwih; Jatiluwih is just vastly more beautiful. From Ubud, you’ll need to take a scooter roughly 1 hour which is about the same time as it takes from Canggu. You can do this as a day trip from Canggu or from Ubud, it is up to you!
Just look at the beautiful photos!
Bali and Thailand alike is famous for its spas and massages. I actually prefer the traditional Balinese massage to the Thai style messages. There is no better place in Bali to get a quintessential massage than at Karsa Spa. The experience you get here will surely be one you’ll forever remember while on your Bali honeymoon.
Located just north of Ubud, this spa is located on the rice fields and has some of the most beautiful grounds for a spa I’ve seen. As soon as you enter, you feel relaxed and at ease with the surroundings. The massage rooms are all outdoor with very inviting baths, showers, and massage beds. The massages themselves are among the best I’ve had in Bali.
Before COVID, I tried coming here and was told there was a 1 month waiting list for a massage. Yes, one month for a massage! Absolutely crazy but that’s how popular the place was.
Sarawasti Temple in Ubud
Saraswati temple Kingdom of Ubud is dedicated to honor the Hindu Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, literature and art. This temple is very beautiful and artistic, so many tourists who come to see its charm, but for purposes of worship. Pura Taman Saraswati has a water garden and lotus pond at the center of its attraction as a tourist attraction.
This temple is decorated with so many fine carvings and inside there Padmasana shrine located in the northeast, but it also contained bale barong, giant masks, statues of Goddess Saraswati and the statue of the devil Jero Gede Mecaling as high as 3 meters in front of the temple.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
The Campuhan Ridge Walk is arguably the best known Ubud trek and with good reason. The sparse crowds and the aesthetically rich vistas remind one of why people from around the world come to Bali. The trail starts at the historical origin of Ubud, the confluence (or Campuhan) of the Wos Rivers.
All in all, the hike can be done in a few hours and offers you splendid views of the rice terraces
Ubud Monkey Forest
One of the most popular and well known activities in Bali is the Ubud Monkey Forest. The Monkey Forest is a natural sanctuary for the Balinese long tailed macaque. Despite the many tourists, visiting the Monkey Forest Ubud is a truly wonderful experience. There are over 600 macaques living in the forest, mostly frolicking in groups, lounging, or annoying (or stubbornly ignoring) tourists.
The monkeys in the forest are used to visitors and are not afraid of contact . Which basically means they want to steal something from you. All kinds of bottles, food, hats and sunglasses are very popular, as well as the expensive camera.
Caution is therefore required, because if the monkeys smell prey, they can become rabid . It has also happened that a tourist has been bitten in a duel for the camera.
Alternative: Munduk Plantation
If Ubud is too touristy and not your vibe, then I can highly recommend staying a few nights at the famous Munduk plantation. This hotel in the north of Bali is remote and off the beaten track. The hotel however is luxurious and absoluteyl stunning. The view from the famous infinity pool overlooks the ocean and surrounding jungle.
Sideman: Days 8-11
The next stop on the Bali honeymoon trip is to the quaint area of Sideman. This area is like what Ubud was 30 years ago with untouched rice fields and incredible nature landscapes. I absolutely loved staying in Sideman because of the incredible views of the two nearby volcanoes: Mount Batur and Mount Agung.
If you want a beautiful nature experience, make sure to do the early morning hike up Mount Batur and enjoy the incredible views. I would recommend doing this during the dry season as there is higher likelihood of good weather.
Day Trip to the Lempuyang Temple
One of the most popular things to do in Bali is a day trip to the ultra famous Lempuyang Temple.
This temple is located on the far east side of Bali and is a 1h drive from Ubud. You’ve probably seen many photos of this temple. You can organize this trip with a group tour, or you can simply drive here with a scooter.
The pictures look absolutely insane and a bit unreal. This perfect reflection (is it really water) between these towering pillars with Mount Agung in the background looks like something straight out of Photoshop.
To enter Lempuyang temple, you’ll have to pay for a bus transportation at the entrance of the temple. This bus travels 2km up a very steep hill to the famous gates. You cannot do this drive on your own and you must pay for the bus. In pre-covid times, big busses would funnel hundreds of tourists to the attraction. The cost was 50k IDR per person for this bus ride.
Once you arrive at the gates, you’ll need to pay another 100k IDR to enter the temple and take the famous photos!
Staying at the Camaya Bamboo House
I spent two nights in the Sideman area staying at the ultra famous Camaya Bamboo House. These houses are famous and have been on numerous travel magazines as some of the most beautiful Airbnbs in the world.
They also made the netbeds famous all over Bali and the photos you can take from this beautiful property are amazing.
This is the ultimate Airbnb and a must do for the quintessential Bali experience. It’s a perfect place for a honeymoon because it is incredibly luxurious but also a very unique experience that you can’t replicate in many parts of the world.
Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan: Days 11-15
Bali actually is host to a few smaller islands nearby. To Bali’s southeast are the Nusa islands comprising Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. I’ll summarize the itinerary here but make sure to read my full post on the Nusa islands if you are planning to come here. I think Nusa Penida and the other two islands are perfect for a stop on a Bali honeymoon.
It’s a short ferry ride away from Bali and offers stunning beaches that you can’t find in Bali. The Gili islands are another popular option for people honeymooning in Bali but I find that the Nusa islands are far more stunning.
Nusa Penida is the largest of the islands and is host to a variety of beautiful sights.
Stay at Tropical Glamping
My favorite accommodation in Nusa Penida is definitely the Tropical Glamping hotel. It is located on the east side of the island near to the famous Diamond Beach. It features the ultra famous and stunning net bed that overlooks the ocean.
Diamond Beach and thousand island viewpoint
Without a doubt, the most famous attraction of Nusa Penida is Diamond Beach. Located on the southeast of the island, you’ll need to drive about 40 minutes from the port town to reach this beautiful beach.
Diamond Beach is absolutely stunning. The white sand beach is surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. There are also small rock cliffs all around the beach adding to its stunning beauty.
There are stairs built into the cliffside allowing you to walk down to the beach. These stairs are also where you can take some of the most stunning photos in Bali. You’ll also find a Bali swing as you descend the stairs where you can take beautiful photos as you look out into the ocean.
Once you get down to the beach, you’ll be greeted with crystal clear blue waters and incredible beaches. The waves can be strong at times so make sure to watch yourself.
This beach can get very busy during normal times with international and domestic tourists alike. The best time to visit this beach is in the late morning before the huge swaths of day trippers make their way over. The beach is beautiful but the waters can get quite rough at times so watch out!
Nusa Penida Instagram Tree House
Located a few minutes from the Diamond beach is perhaps the most photogenic spot in all of Nusa Penida and perhaps even all of Bali.
The Rumah Pohon treehouse is one of the most well known sights in all of Nusa Penida and it was seeing the photos and videos of this tree house that really blew my mind originally when planning my trip to Nusa Penida. I really needed to see what all the fuss was about with this house!
This treehouse is located on the cliffs with one of the most perfect views of the ocean. The Rumah Pohon treehouse is located in the same area as the “thousand island viewpoint” which is just one of the many stunning viewpoints in Nusa Penida. I actually found the views of Diamond beach to be more stunning but you’re coming here for the treehouse so that’s what you need to focus on.
To get here, you’ll need to park at the thousand island viewpoint entrance. You’ll pay the 10k IDR to enter the area and walk down about 200 stairs to where you’ll finally be greeted with this tree house.
While this picture might look like you’re in the middle of nowhere at the most picturesque treehouse of all time, that is sadly not the case. What you don’t see from these incredible photos are the people behind it collecting money in order to sit on its steps to take your photo. Yes, you’ll need to pay 50k IDR in order to take these photos! This is quite a lot but it doesn’t matter because people line up to get their photos taken.
As I visited during COVID, there was no one else here but the two guys told me that in normal times, people would line up for hours in the unforgiving heat to get their photos taken. There would be hundreds of people here waiting to get their photos taken!
The best time of day to visit the Rumah Pohon treehouse is definitely in the morning. The sunrise here is absolutely beautiful and you’ll want the rays of the sun to really light up your photo in the morning. They open at 6am and I would highly recommend coming here before 7am to get the best photos!
Kelingking beach is yet another incredible viewpoint that is not to be missed. This actually might be my favorite view of the island and it’s not hard to see why this is the ultimate Instagram island.
You’ll see absolutely incredible views here of the rocky cliffs extending out into the sea surrounded by beautiful beaches and incredible water color. This place really reminded me a lot of the Ionian islands in Greece but maybe just a little more stunning!
From the top of the viewpoint, you are hundreds of meters above sea level. There are very narrow and steep stairs that lead you down to a beach that is as secluded as it is beautiful.
Bonus days in Canggu: Days 15-18
If you have more time on the itinerary, make a stop in Canggu!
Canggu is the bustling expat and digital nomad area that is vibrant and full of life. This isn’t the place for your typical Bali experience aka rice fields and beaches but it is certainly the place to be if you want a bohemian lifestyle.
Canggu is the ultimate place for restaurants, cafes, and beach bars. Canggu has an insane amount of amazing cafes serving delicious coffees and brunch style foods with an unmatched ambiance. If you are into taking photos of restaurants and your food, there is no place that will match the opportunities you get in Canggu.
In fact, I would say that Canggu has more beautiful and Instagram ready cafes per square kilometer than anywhere else in the world. Popular places like Suka, Milk and Madu, Crate, Copenhagen, Nook, Avocado Factory and literally countless more will keep you occupied for months.
Stay at the Theanna Villas
Canggu is not your typical honeymoon destination. There are very few 5* hotels in Canggu and it’s nothing like what you’ll find in Ubud or Uluwatu. However, Canggu is home to numerous beautiful villa hotels. These are standalone houses with private pools. I stayed in many of them and my favorites are the Theanna Villas and Spa.
Day by Day Bali Honeymoon Itinerary
Here is a breakdown of the day by day Bali honeymoon itinerary
Day 1: Land in Bali and go to hotel in Uluwatu
Day 2: Uluwatu
Day 3: Uluwatu
Day 4: Uluwatu
Day 5: Transfer to Ubud (roughly 1.5 hours)
Day 6: Ubud (Monkey Forest, temples, massages)
Day 7: Visit Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
Day 8: Sideman
Day 9: Day trip to Lempuyang Temple
Day 10: Sideman
Day 11: Nusa Penida (Ferry from Sanur)
Day 12: Nusa Penida
Day 13: Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan day trip
Day 14: Nusa Penida
Day 15: Back to Bali
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Yesterday was a pretty big day for cannabis and psychedelics at both federal and state levels. Putting aside the presidency and congressional races, which haven’t yet finished, there were a number of statewide efforts to legalize cannabis, one measure to legalize therapeutic psilocybin, and two drug decriminalization efforts. All of them passed, and many of them passed with significantly wide margins–even in very conservative states like South Dakota, Montana, and Mississippi. This signals a huge shift in views on drug policy nationally and may even spur the federal government to change its positions, even if Trump retains control.
In this post, I will break down the preliminary results of various state and federal elections and what they mean for regulated cannabis in the United States. It’s important to note that this is a “preliminary” result. Some of the elections were not very close calls and are unlikely to change, but many of the results are close and given the fact that ballots are not done being counted in all states, things could change over the next few days. We’ll do our best to update this post or draft follow-ups in the event that things change.
The Presidency: Not surprisingly, the race for the presidency hasn’t been called yet and still is extremely close. As of the time of publication of this post, there are still a handful of swing states that have not been called yet, with Biden holding a narrow lead in some and Trump a narrow lead in others. If Biden and Harris win, then we think favorable changes in federal cannabis law and policy are much more likely to occur. If Trump and Pence retain power, we think the status quo is unlikely to change absent a legalization bill passes through both houses of Congress that Trump decides to embraces. Hopefully, we’ll have more insight into that later today.
Congressional Races: Here too, not all races are over. However, it looks like Democrats may retain control of the House of Representatives and have gained a few seats in the Senate (though not a majority). Chuck Schumer recently noted that if Democrats retook the Senate, cannabis legalization would be a priority. It remains to be seen what Senate Democrats will do now if they don’t get a Senate majority (with or without a Biden presidency). There is still too much uncertainty to say how federal cannabis law and policy will be shaped over the next four years.
Arizona: Arizona passed Prop. 207, legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Once in full effect, Arizona will join the ranks of states like California with medical and recreational cannabis regimes. See our analysis of Prop. 207 here.
Mississippi: Mississippi had alternative initiatives, Initiative 65 and Alternative Initiative 65A. Both initiatives were designed to legalize medical cannabis in different ways (you can read about the differences here). Initiative 65 passed by pretty wide margins, meaning medical cannabis will be legalized in Mississippi.
Montana: Montana had dueling initiatives, Constitutional Initiative 118 and Initiative 190 (which you can read about here). Constitutional Initiative 118 past and will amend the state constitution to change the legal age to consume cannabis to 21. Initiative 190 passed will legalize recreational cannabis.
New Jersey: New Jersey voted to approve Question 1, paving the way for recreational cannabis legalization. The next step will be for the state to adopt a cannabis bill, which could happen very quickly. When that happens, New Jersey will have both medical and recreational cannabis programs. See our analysis of Question 1 here.
Oregon: Oregon approved Measure 109, which will eventually set up a legal regime for psilocybin for therapeutic uses. Oregon has made history as the first U.S. state to have legalized a psychedelic plant, which is a bit of a departure from some of the state’s positions a few decades ago. For our previous analyses of Measure 109, see these posts:
- Oregon and Psilocybin: Does the Approved Ballot Measure Language Stand a Chance
- Oregon Psychedelics: Petition to Legalize Psilocybin for Therapy Moves Forward
- Oregon Psychedelics: Psilocybin on the Ballot this November!
- Oregon 2020 Election: Vote Yes! on Measure 109
- Oregon Psilocybin: Does Measure 109 Go Far Enough? Does it Go Too Far?
Oregon also approved Measure 110, decriminalizing (not legalizing) non-commercial possession of all controlled substances. This is another first for a U.S. state. Overnight, Oregon proved itself to be the most progressive state in the union on drug policy.
South Dakota: South Dakota passed Measure 26, paving the way for medical cannabis. Voters passed, by much narrower margins, Amendment A, which will also legalize cannabis for recreational use. See our analyses of Measure 26 and Amendment A here.
Washington, D.C.: D.C. Initiative 81 passed with wide margins, meaning a host of psychedelic plants will now be decriminalized (not legalized) in D.C. See our analysis of Initiative 81 here.
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Maximus Parthas (born in 1964 in Paterson, NJ) is a modern day abolitionist, activist, spoken word artist, and mentor. He is a vi- sionary who doesn’t mind speaking his mind and facing the ugly truths of modern day slavery head-on via the use of public platforms such as social media, broadcast radio, spoken word poetry, and videography. Parthas endeavors to enlighten and educate his audiences by gifting them with poetic images that leave them searching for truth.
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Previous studies have mainly considered voice as a behavior with constructive intention for the organization. However, such studies have failed to recognize that voice can be an important means for individuals to achieve their own instrumental goals. Among the few studies that have examined the instrumentality of voice behavior, little attention has been paid to distinguishing between the types of voice behavior motivated by instrumental goals, leading to an incomplete understanding of the instrumental side of the behavior. Hence, this study attempts to broaden our understanding of different voice behaviors as a means of satisfying different instrumental goals in pressure situations.
Specifically, based on conservation of resources theory, we suggest that high work pressure indicates threats, increasing individuals’ motivation to conserve resources and thus leading to more defensive voice. In contrast, when work pressure is low, the environment is likely to be perceived as benign, motivating the expression of constructive voice. Importantly, we highlight the role of leader openness as an important boundary condition. Leader openness signals that voice behavior is encouraged and valued, leading to positive expectations for employees to maintain or acquire resources through such behavior, which further motivates that behavior. In contrast, when leaders turn a blind eye to their employees’ voice, employees perceive that their suggestion behavior cannot help them achieve their instrumental goals, and they thus stay silent about work-related issues. Taken together, we suggest that work pressure leads to more defensive voice and less constructive voice, especially when leader openness is high.
To test our conceptual model, we conducted a one-month time-lagged study among 386 employees from 50 teams at a construction site. We found that although employees’ perceptions of work stress significantly decreased constructive voice, they also increased defensive voice. Ego depletion mediated the effects of work stress on these two types of voice behavior. Moreover, the results showed that group-level leader openness significantly reinforced the negative relationship between work stress and constructive voice, as well as the negative indirect effect of work pressure on constructive voice through ego depletion. However, the moderating effect of leader openness was not observed when testing the direct and indirect effects of work pressure on defensive voice.
This study makes three main contributions to the literature. First, responding to researchers’ recommendations in recent years, the study investigated the mechanisms of different types of voice behaviors. Second, the study drew on conservation of resources theory to explain the effects of work stress on voice behavior, enhancing our understanding of why people engage in certain types of voice behavior in response to work stress. Finally, the study highlights leader openness as an important boundary condition, clarifying when work stress is more likely or less likely to lead to different voice behaviors. | <urn:uuid:20d0d6ee-4afc-4f19-ae08-aca5156d7238> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://journal.psych.ac.cn/acps/EN/volumn/volumn_323.shtml | 2023-09-27T11:37:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.962682 | 526 |
Cyanobacteria and Geosmin: The Influence of Nitrogen versus Phosphorous
Keywords:Geosmin, Cyanobacteria, N, P ratio, Solid-phase micro extraction, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Geosmin (trans-1, 10-dimethyl-trans-9-decalol) is a key compound which causes taste and odour (T&O) issues in water. Despite no recorded health hazards, water consumers reject the water with geosmin due to its unpleasant earthy T&O. Cyanobacteria are prokaryotes, grow in light habitats preferring neutral or alkaline conditions and recorded to produce geosmin. The aim of this study was to screen any correlation between geosmin and cyanobacteria. Geosmin contamination level in 12 raw water bodies used to drinking and treatment purposes in Sri Lanka covering 5 districts (Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa, Ampara, Batticcaloe and Trincomalee) were analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry coupled with Solid-phase micro extraction. Enumeration and identification of cyanobacteria was carried out using standard APHA method. Prominent cyanobacteria identified were Anabaena sp., Microcystis sp., Oscillatoria sp. and Cylindrospermopsis sp. Geosmin levels ranged from 7.8 to 10.9 ppt where the highest level was recorded in Nuwara tank (10.9 ppt) and the lowest was detected in Nallachchiya tank (7.8 ppt). Jayanthi tank, Sagama tank, Kondavatuwana tank, Unnichchi tank and Kantale tank hadgeosmin levels below 1.5 ppt (Minimum detection level 1.5 ppt) during the sampling time. 68% of the sampling locations exceeded the human threshold level (5 ppt). According to a questionnaire survey, more than 95% end water consumers rejected drinking water contaminated with geosmin (N=200). Total Cyanobacteria cell Density (T.C.D) was positively correlated with geosmin and total phosphorous (p<0.05).Moreover Oscillatoria sp., Anabaena sp. and Cylindrospermopsis sp.densities showed significant positive correlations (p< 0.05) with geosmin contamination levels along Pearson Correlation Coefficients (P.C.C) of 0.765, 0.750 and 0.620 accordingly. However there was no significant correlation observed between Microcystis sp. and geosmin. Further geosmin showed significant positive correlation (p<0.05) with total phosphrous (P.C.C 0.850), electrical conductivity (EC) (P.C.C 0.796), and pH (P.C.C 0.788). Increment of pH value leading to alkalinity is a known optimum condition for cyanobacteria growth while the current study shows alkalinity is favorable for geosmin. No significant correlation was obtained between total nitrogen (Addition of Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N, Ammonia-N) and geosmin nor T.C.D and total nitrogen. According to Nitrogen to Phosphorous (N:P) ratio, Jayanthi tank, Sagama tank, Nachchadoowa tank, Kala tank, Nallachchiya tank, Thuruwila tank and Parakrama Samudra had nitrogen limiting situation (N:P<10), whereas Kondawatuwanana tank, Unnachchi tank, Kanthale tank and Tissa tank had phosphorus limiting situation (N:P>17). Nuwara tank had a N: P ratio of 16.2 which signifies either nitrogen or phosphorous can be limited (N: P=10-17). Based on total nitrogen and total phosphorous values, Jayanthi tank, Sagama tank, Kondawatuwanana tank and Unnachchi tank classified to be Oligotrophic and Nachchadoowa tank, Kala tank, Nallachchiya tank, Thuruwila tank, Tissa tank and Nuwara tank to be Eutrophic status. Thus, the results of the study indicate there is a direct positive variation between geosmin, cyanobacteria and total phosphorous.
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The article explores the capabilities of ICT in the integration of education and science. Also, transformation of scientific knowledge in the education process, solutions to problems associated with the use of new educational models based on ICT opportunities are analyzed and displayed. The necessity of training of cyber soldiers to secure the country information space is justified. The paper also makes proposals for efficient use of capabilities of the science-computer network combining all scientific institutions and organizations of ANAS in a single infrastructure for the integration of science and education in Azerbaijan (pp.86-91).
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- “Azerbaijan 2020: Look into the Future” Concept of Development, December 29, 2012, http://www.president.az/files/future_az.pdf
- “National Strategy for the Development of information society in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2014-2020”, April 2, 2014, http://president.az/articles/11312
- Strategic Road Map for the development of telecommunications and information technologies in the Republic of Azerbaijan, December 6, 2016, http://www.president.az/articles/22382
- “The need for the cybersoldiers in Azerbaijan” – Rasim Alguliyev, http://news.milli.az/country/501372.html
- Alguliyev R.M. AzScienceNet has great potential in the integration of science and education in the country, http://www.science.gov.az/news/open/4959
- “National Strategy for the Development of science in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2009-2015”, http://www.mdi.gov.az/files/uploader/milli_strategiya.doc
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Sri Ramanacharanatirtha Nochur Venkataraman is an Acharya of Vedānta sampradāya. Nochurji has spoken and taught extensively about Advaita and Ramana Maharshi's teachings. Nochurji's words and YouTube talks played a major role in bringing me to Arunachala, Tiruvannamalai, and am eternally grateful to him. He speaks primarily in Tamil and Malayalam but has been also giving … Continue reading Sri Nochur Venkataraman- All English Talks
This is a recollection of an experience we had while trekking in the Himalayas. This story is from the Minikiani pass which is one of the passes on the Dhauladhar range when one crosses from the Kangra Valley to the Chamba Valley. It was a sunny clear day when we were climbing for the pass … Continue reading [Podcast] Minkiani Pass Trekking, Dhauladhar Ranges
I've written a bunch of short stories over the past few years. Some are in print and some are on the internet somewhere. In these new uncertain times, I'm taking the opportunity to experiment with a new format and try out an audio story. In this podcast, I read out the story of Krishnabai.
Three extraordinary, true, inspirational stories from Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet about three monastics who defied their families to pursue ordination as nuns.
In September 2017, a climb up to the sacred Manimahesh Lake which stands at 4080m took me to the base of the majestic Manimahesh Peak which towers further up at 5653m. The experience of that hike can be read here but in this post, I’m documenting some of the picture which show two different perspectives (zoom out … Continue reading Zooming in and out at Manimahesh | <urn:uuid:20ff92bf-2775-445d-a96a-b015069a63f1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://jubinsblog.com/category/multimedia/ | 2023-09-27T10:49:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.953786 | 396 |
What are the benefits of an Eco-Friendly family vacation?
Plan a trip to one of the 390 National Park Service areas.
There are lots of choices, since these areas cover over 84 million acres across the United States. Getting revived and invigorated comes easy, since you can go exploring in wide ranges of natural beauty locations and protected areas. Another plus, visiting protected areas are Eco-Friendly since the focus for these areas is on sustainability and conservation of the environment.
It’s National Parks and Recreation Month! Since 1985, July is the nation’ s official Parks and Recreation Month.
For local celebrations and events around the country, visit NPRA.
Home Away’s article BestNational ParkstoVisitinJuly suggests visiting Acadia National Park, Grand Teton, Mount Rainer, or Sequoia National Park in July
For the hikers, take a look
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Tummy Tuck or Beltectomy?
A tummy tuck is a common and well-known enough procedure, but what is a beltectomy or belt lipectomy? When you need just abdominal tightening, a tummy tuck is right for you. But if you have other problem areas in the same zone, a belt lipectomy could be the answer you are looking for.
What parts of the body are contoured with a belt lipectomy?
The abdomen is not the only problem spot in that region of the body. The upper thighs, upper buttocks, and the hips can also have extra padding. Whereas a tummy tuck removes skin and tissue only from the abdomen, a belt lipectomy takes a “belt” of skin and tissue including the abdomen all the way around the body.
If a belt lipectomy addresses so many problem areas, why do surgeons primarily recommend a tummy tuck?
The fact of the matter is that with a belt lipectomy, you are removing a larger amount of skin and tissue, which automatically increases the risk for surgical complications and postsurgical infections. It also increases your recovery time. If you are able to use other means for those areas and get only a tummy tuck, you’ll have a shorter and easier recovery.
Which is right for me?
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If you’re searching for easy money and possess a vehicle with a clean title, following a concept financing within the Mississippi may be the right services to you personally. Label financing are really easy to qualify for and can give you into currency you would like within a day. The good thing with this secured personal loans is you dont you want decent credit to find accepted. Unlike checking your credit score, a loan provider will as an alternative wish to know simply how much security you provides on your own auto. Consumers with sufficient equity have to have nothing wrong qualifying. Here’s everything you need to know about ways to get a good title mortgage from inside the Mississippi.
How to locate An excellent Mississippi Name Financial institution
Locate a name mortgage in the Mississippi, you can very first must find a loan provider which provides him or her. This can be done of the searching on the internet or by the asking doing at the local creditors. After you’ve found a few potential lenders, compare their conditions and terms for the best contract. Many people want to work at organizations inside their people and you are in fortune if you reside near Jackson or Gulfport due to the fact those portion have more than twelve local overall businesses that allow it to be exact same date check outs.
Do you really always focus on a family that offers Mississippi name loans on the web? That choice is offered also and you can will get the borrowed funds application and you may underwriting completed in lower than one hour. Yet not, understand that you can easily still have to render some elementary facts about on your own and your car for accepted on line.
Which are the Standards To possess Automobile Term Financing Into the Mississippi
– Has a legitimate license. In addition to this criteria, you may need to reveal there is active insurance coverage in your vehicle as most businesses like to see that they are shielded when it will get stolen or perhaps is inside a major accident.
– Own an automible with a flush term. A title financing without liens is obviously called for therefore are unable to are obligated to pay currency to any other identity loan providers.
What kind of cash Ought i Acquire Off An automible Term Financing Lender In Mississippi
What kind of cash you can use that have a subject financing when you look at the Mississippi differ according to the bank you focus on. Generally speaking, you could acquire anywhere from $2 hundred on the lowest end all ways around $fifteen,one hundred thousand to have car with high resale opinions. In addition to the car’s really worth, there are other facts you to determine the mortgage matter. These could include your credit rating, the level of collateral you may have in your automobile, plus month-to-month income.
Other problems can sometimes appear you to definitely dictate the final mortgage provide therefore that’s why we would like to make sure that your vehicles is in great condition and certainly will haven’t any troubles passageway the new car inspection. A compulsory examination demands is usually the very last step before you can indication the loan bargain. It is most frequently done in people anyplace where monitors are carried out in Mississippi. Some organizations could possibly get allow you video otherwise photo that show new auto and you will establish they runs better.
What are the Monthly premiums Having An auto Title Loan Inside Mississippi
Once again, this can will vary according to bank your work on however, normally identity financing money often include $100 so you can $400 30 days towards the average label loan amount when you look at the Mississippi. Just remember that , for many who only lent smaller amounts of money, your money would-be straight down. Yet not, for those who acquire a bigger share after that your monthly installments usually end up being large and this will be much more hard to pay-off the loan initial.
In addition to, it is vital to keep in mind that title pawns and you can conventional car title financing is actually owed entirely considering the fee words. This means that you will have to have the funds open to repay the loan in terms due. If you can’t manage to afford the amount monthly next you need to evaluate other choices given that term financing can be cost a lot.
Rating A poor credit Title Financing For the Mississippi
One of several great things about label loans is you don’t have to provides good credit so you can qualify. It is because the loan is actually secured by the vehicles title hence acts as security to your loan. If you individual your car or truck outright and also a beneficial clean name then you can become approved actually in case the credit rating is not primary.
Needless to say, which have bad credit will indicate that you might not be able so you’re able https://servicecashadvance.com/payday-loans-il/colchester/ to borrow as frequently money and your interest levels could well be more than anybody which have good credit. However, complete, term money are nevertheless among the best choices for some body who if not wouldn’t be eligible for old-fashioned personal bank loan also provides during the MS.
Ensure you get your Cash That have A great Mississippi Term Financing Financial
The wonderful thing about name finance is they have become simple and fast discover. Most of the time, you can make an application for a subject mortgage on the internet and feel the money placed to your account within 24 hours. Specific people elizabeth day if you reside in the location out of Hind State, MS, thereby applying early enough through the day.
The process is very simple and just needs you to definitely complete aside a preliminary application which includes basic factual statements about yourself and you can the car. Then, a realtor in the term lender often get in touch with one ensure your details and place up a time for you draw in your vehicle so it should be checked.
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The Middle East is a diverse, complicated, incredible place.
It’s the birthplace of several major world religions, an ancient land of beautiful deserts, bustling bazaars, and vibrant cities.
Here you’ll find some of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, best food, and most hospitable people on the planet.
Despite the unfortunate stereotypes, most of the region is peaceful, safe, and incredibly welcoming to foreigners. So throw aside any preconceptions and prepare to enter a land that’s as beautiful as it is misunderstood.
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When most people think of Mediterranean city breaks, Tel Aviv doesn’t usually come to mind. I think this is a mistake. With a mere 36 hours in Tel Aviv, you can enjoy some of the best food, beaches, arts, culture, and nightlife found
This post contains everything you need to plan the ultimate Oman road trip. Oman is an incredibly beautiful country with varied landscapes and warm, friendly people. It’s one of the most peaceful, welcoming places I’ve ever visited. Public transport is
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If you noticed in our Easter photo – there is a young Korean girl standing in the background (appropriately holding up bunny ear fingers!). Se Hyun arrived from Korea on Friday to be our new caregiver and I flew home from Nashville to pick her up. Because the rest of the clan did not get home until Sunday, I had the distinct pleasure of a hosting a very grown-up introduction to DC. We met up with my friend Vickey downtown and ate at the Shake Shack and saw the Botanic Gardens on the most beautiful spring day of the year!
I even pinched the Washington Monument on the steps of the Capitol Building. I have gained a tad bit of weight since I moved my office next to the fridge during our time without childcare. I see it most in my double chin – but maybe it’s always been there – but now that SeHyun is here, I can move my computer back upstairs, where it is far from the kitchen, but dangerously close to the bed. At least naps don’t make me pudgy. | <urn:uuid:4805fb82-e205-4986-9f68-b85f5da127d6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://justregularfolks.com/2012/04/hello-2.html | 2023-09-27T12:09:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.961244 | 216 |
Is your Shortlisting Process Actually Losing You the Best Candidate?
Hiring Managers are often despondent about what they see as ‘a lack of decent candidates’ when they’re recruiting. Knowing the tricks of effective shortlisting, the psychological traps that all humans fall into, and how not to fall foul of Australian anti-discrimination legislation not only speeds up your recruitment process but guarantees you’re on the right track to the best hire possible.
We recently helped a client here in Australia who was frustrated by what they said was ‘a lack of suitable candidates’ from their advertising campaign. Rather than exploit the situation and take a full recruitment brief straight up (we’re nice like that), we asked them to share their applicant list with us to first see if they had actually missed any good candidates.
And they had! Three, in fact. They had what they were looking for right there but had missed them.
How did they not see what they were looking for?
The truth is they had approached the whole shortlisting process the wrong way. They weren’t clear on what they were looking for, they hadn’t quickly researched the company names they didn’t recognise in the applicant backgrounds so were unable to compare their business with the person’s experience, and they had sub-consciously stereotyped applicants based on their names and gender.
With a bit of help from us, using our Pay as You Go recruitment model, they brought all three candidates in for an interview and made a successful hire.
Why do you need to invest time in a solid shortlisting process?
Shortlisting is one of the key components of a successful hiring campaign. It’s that initial application of your selection criteria against the applicant’s resume – do they have the skills and background you’re looking for?
Because you’re not going to spend time interviewing someone that can’t demonstrate what you’re looking for on their resume, right?
A solid shortlisting process makes sure that your time and money are spent effectively and efficiently. That is, you are halfway to sourcing the best candidate before you even start the interview process.
Sadly, many suitable candidates often get rejected at the shortlisting stage for reasons that often have nothing to do with their ability to do the job.
Why does this happen and how can you make sure your shortlisting process is capturing the very best candidates on offer?
I’ve written about how to successfully shortlist in the past but it seems a reminder may be due!
5 steps to make your shortlisting process work for you
1. Be clear about what you’re looking for
Ideally, you had a solid job description in place before you started your hiring process. You know what the person will be doing, why they will be doing it, and what skills and experience they need to do it.
You would also have thought about the type of person you’re looking for – one who will ‘fit’ into your existing team – their personality, their values, their work ethic.
2. Choose your selection criteria carefully
The selection criteria are the things that the person needs to be able to demonstrate on their resume in order to be considered a potential candidate for the job. Criteria would include education, skills, industry background. While you may want to put ‘happy disposition’ on the list, you can’t identify personality, values or work ethic from someone’s resume, so resist the urge to try to!
3. Separate your selection criteria into Essential and Desired
We all know we’ll never find someone with 100% of what we’re looking for. Why? Because perfection doesn’t exist. What does exist is ‘best fit’.
Once you have your list of selection criteria, go through and mark them essential or desired.
Essential criteria are the deal breakers – if they can’t tick the box, they don’t get shortlisted. But try to keep this list tight – too many criteria will eliminate too many potential hires. Things like professional qualifications (you can’t be a lawyer if you don’t have a law degree and a practising certificate), technical skills (you don’t want an accountant who can’t use your accounting software), experience (you may not want someone who doesn’t have any team leadership experience heading up your sales team) are solid criteria.
Desired criteria are the ‘nice to haves’ – the things that aren’t going to be a deal breaker but would make the applicant more attractive. Industry experience for example, or a Uni degree, or a stint with a particular company.
A ‘best fit’ applicant is one that meets all the essential selection criteria first and then ticks some of the qualities on the desired list.
Here’s a tip… use a spreadsheet to build your review matrix and determine who best meets the criteria. Names down one side and criteria across the top.
You’ll be able to see very quickly which applicants you should interview in the first instance – they’d be the ones with the most ticks!
4. Resist the urge to stereotype!
One of the biggest reasons employers miss out on great candidates is that they subconsciously stereotype and judge a candidate’s ability based on spurious characteristics like race or gender. This isn’t the same as saying you’re a racist. It’s just that embedded belief systems built up over generations don’t naturally predispose us to consider people outside our ‘group’.
A stereotype is a fixed general image or set of characteristics that a lot of people believe represent a particular type of person or thing. You know what I’m talking about here – for example, think of a time when you may have unfairly assessed someone’s skills based on their physical appearance alone.
It’s a mistake that all humans make. The trick when recruiting is to be aware of it and ensure that you’re not doing it. Apart from which, in Australia, it’s illegal to discriminate based on these things.
5. Respond to your applicants quickly
Speed is everything in recruitment. And especially now in what is one of the tightest candidate markets Australia has ever experienced. Candidates are not available for long these days! Between applying for a job and you looking at their resume, they’re most likely already interviewing somewhere else.
If someone meets the selection criteria, pick up the phone to them for a chat immediately! If you find that experience engaging and enlightening, then the next step is to get to a face to face interview as quickly as possible. Do not delay!
Take the stress out of your next hiring project by nailing your shortlisting process
Recruitment can be an overwhelming exercise – not just here in Australia but everywhere – the process itself, the wading through an Inbox full of applications, the objective evaluation of applicants, ensuring compliance with Australian legislation, and making the decision about who to interview and so on can become quite stressful. Particularly if it’s not your area of expertise. This can result in time delays and poorly made decisions.
But if you’re clear about what you need and why, aren’t distracted by things that really don’t matter, are making decisions based only on the information and evidence provided, and act quickly when you encounter someone who ticks the boxes, then you are well on your way to a successful hire.
Professional recruitment and fair pricing? Yes, it‘s possible!
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Today’s Photo: Lake Reflections
Have you ever seen a photo taken, at the edge of a lake, where you can see the bottom of the lake. Usually they are very calm and don’t look too deep. I was out by the lake several weeks ago when I noticed that it was pretty calm and decided to try my hand at one of “those” photos. I set up by the shallowest portion of the lake and snapped away. I did not get the underwater portion as much as I would have liked, but that may have been because it is a little deeper than what I see in most photos. I wonder if this would turn out with a wider angle lens. | <urn:uuid:0b4e0cf1-ab58-49c5-bbd0-565d0b0fd4fc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://justshootingmemories.com/2012/06/02/lake-reflections-2/ | 2023-09-27T12:32:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.99052 | 144 |
Zen Buddhist Priest of the Daitoku-Ji School of the Rinzai-Shu Sect.
The 519th chief priest of the Daitoku-Ji Temple and also the head priest of the Daiko-In.
Myodo passed away in the 61st year of the Showa era at the age of 83.
The Daitoku-Ji Temple with long and distinguished history was founded in 1325.
The condition of this Shikishi (Square thick paper) is good.
A Hoju, Buddhistic treasure ball, and Kanji idiom are drawn artistically with Japanese brush.
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K9s𝞪 provides for customizing your resource columns while in table views. You can configure which column and columns order to use when displaying a given Kubernetes resource.
To surface this feature, you will need to create a new configuration file, namely
$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/k9s-alpha/views.yaml. This file leverages GVR (Group/Version/Resource) to configure the associated table view columns. If no GVR is found for a view the default rendering will take over (ie what you have now). Going wide
Ctrk-W will add all the remaining columns that are available on the given resource after your custom columns. To boot, you can edit your views config file live and tune your resources views to your liking!
Here is a sample views configuration that customize a pods and services views.
# $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/k9s-alpha/views.yaml k9s: views: # Alters the pod view column layout. Uses GVR as key v1/pods: columns: - AGE - NAMESPACE - NAME - IP - NODE - STATUS - READY # Alters the service view column layout v1/services: columns: - AGE - NAMESPACE - NAME - TYPE - CLUSTER-IP
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This has to be one of my favorite weddings to date! Steve and Ashlee are one of the most spontaneous couples I’ve met and their wedding is proof of that! These two were only engaged for a few months and they still managed to plan my dream wedding!
Just scroll down and see what I’m talking about… you won’t be sorry!
Ashlee, these flowers are INCREDIBLE!
I mean, seriously… how gorgeous are these table setups?!
There’s just something so beautiful about a little white church!
These two have the best families!
How could I resist taking a picture of this cutie?!
The bride’s sister is also a KOP bride, so I had to get a picture of them!
The Father-Daughter dances get me every time.
When the bride twirls her dad!
Seriously, I have the best clients! Stay tuned for their wedding blog!
When Dad steals the show… Haha!
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Since I’m in the thanksgiving mood and because I know that some of them stalk us in cyberspace…this post is for Luke’s many, many, many nurses.
We began Luke’s journey at Seton Main’s NICU. Those first couple of days, I vaguely remember some really nice people taking care of Luke, but my eyes were fixated on his bed and his little body. Slowly, the fog started to clear. Because I was recovering from a c-section, and then nested for a week, I was able to be in the NICU quite a bit…which meant for some very meaningful conversations with Luke’s nurses. Then the transfer to Dell and we really got to know our nurses (whether they liked it or not!) Add in Luke’s subsequent stays on “the floor” at Dell and we encountered a new crop.
Admittedly, a few weeks ago I was a bit of a nurse snob. We really only knew how NICU nurses functioned. When we went to the med-surg (medical – surgery) floor, we were in shock. It just wasn’t the around-the-clock care Luke had in the early days. I complained that we went from first-class to coach. Shame on me.
Nurses, like doctors, are a specialized breed. After living in the hospital for so many days, we’ve really come to appreciate their specialization. Some we’ve had were amazingly fantastic. They held our hands while we got devastating news, they made us laugh, they explained a procedure because they could tell we were freaking out, they listened, they brought us magazines, they offered tissues. Oh, and yes, they took great care of Luke. Some stunk. Hey, it happens. But, when it did happen, I called the charge nurse and asked that they not be assigned to us again. Sometimes, the “fit” just wasn’t there. I remember one who knew I had five kids, asking me if I knew how to get Luke to latch on…um, sister, I’ve breastfed five kids. If I haven’t figured it out by now, you need to call a counselor.
Interestingly, we’ve noticed there aren’t too many male nurses in peds…in fact, Luke has only had three and they were all great. We had a “Luke Tree” in the NICU where each medical professional that cared for Luke filled out a leaf and affixed it to his tree. I’m kicking myself for not making more leaves for his subsequent stays. Maybe I’ll get organized and do it for the next surgery.
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I just returned from beautiful Antwerp, were hold a session Smarter Apps in Less Time: Copilot and ChatGPT Integration for BC Developers at the BC TechDays 2023.
What a pleasure was to return to that stage and share what’s i discovered for the last half year.
Just in 2 hours before my session, during the keynote, Microsoft announced new GitHub repo: https://aka.ms/BCStartCodingWithAI, which you can find in the VS Code AL Home page.
Prepare your AL environment
If we look at the repo, Microsoft had prepared, we’ll find a short list of .al files
You can clone the repo and make changes directly, or you can just grab what you need to your repo and continue with your logic. We will go second way.
What we need are:
Get Azure OpenAI key
Now you need to get Azure Open AI uri and a key.
First, you need to be approved by Microsoft, to be able to create Open AI resource. This could take time, but that’s what we have now. To put yourself into the wait list fill the form here https://aka.ms/oaiapply
This will give you access to the most popular and cheap model, we will use in our demo GPT-3.5
If you need access to the more advanced (and more expensive) GPT-4, please also fill the form https://aka.ms/oai/get-gpt4
Second, create Open AI resource in the Azure portal
Now you are at the point, when you need to deploy a model. The choice of model depends on the task it’s going to solve.
For this blog I’m going to solve “Explain my financial report” task.
I’m going to use Azure OpenAI Codeunit, which is designed to call completions endpoint of gpt-35-turbo model.
When we created Azure OpenAI resource, we need to click on Deploy button. This will open Azure OpenAI Studio.
To get Azure OpenAI url and a key, go to Completions and then View Code
To get a result from the deployed model, that solves our task we need to “tell” the model, what we want to receive in a simple natural language.
Think of a prompt as a technical task to an intern.
There are tons of content in the internet about How to create a good prompt. I will recommend this one https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cognitive-services/openai/concepts/advanced-prompt-engineering
We want to “Explain out financial report” task. So, i will end in the prompt like this:
You are CFO Assistant. Below is the financial report of a company. Analyze the financial report, extract key internal risk factors, and key external risk factors. Provide a concise explanation of the financial results along with identified risks and recommended actions. FINANCIAL REPORT """ """ EXPLANATION
You can experiment with Prompt in the Azure Open AI Studio, until you are ok with the final result
Call Azure OpenAI from AL
So the main function to get Financial Report Explanations from AL is this one
var SuggestedExplanationText: Text; ExplainFinancialReportPromptTemplate: label 'You are CFO Assistant.\\Below is the financial report of a company.\\Analyze the financial report, extract key internal risk factors, and key external risk factors.\\Provide a concise explanation of the financial results along with identified risks and recommended actions.\\\\FINANCIAL REPORT\\"""\\%1\\"""\\EXPLANATION\\'; procedure SuggestExplanation() var FinancialReportResults: Text; AzureOpenAi: Codeunit "Azure OpenAi"; begin FinancialReportResults := CalculateFinancialReportResults(AccSchedLine, ColumnLayout, UseAmtsInAddCurr); SuggestedExplanationText := AzureOpenAi.GenerateCompletion(StrSubstNo(ExplainFinancialReportPromptTemplate, FinancialReportResults)); end;
In the CalculateFinancialReportResults() we will go through the Financial Report, calculate amounts row by row, column by column and save that in a text variable. Pretty same as the standard ExportToExcel() does.
The actual code is on my GitHub, here is just a snippet to get overview of what’s happening
local procedure CalculateFinancialReportResults(var AccSchedLine: Record "Acc. Schedule Line"; var ColumnLayout: Record "Column Layout"; UseAmtsInAddCurr: Boolean): Text var FinancialReportResults: TextBuilder; // additional variables begin // Init TextBuilder for the Financial Report results FinancialReportResults.Append('Financial Report name: '); FinancialReportResults.Append(AccSchedName.Description); FinancialReportResults.AppendLine(); FinancialReportResults.AppendLine(); // Here should be code to fill the context for the Prompt. // Calculate Financial Report Amounts and assign to TextBuilder exit(FinancialReportResults.ToText()); end;
Setup Azure OpenAI in Business Central
No need to add a separate Setup action. When you call AzureOpenAi.GenerateCompletion() auto popup dialog will appear if you didn’t setup Azure OpenAI url and a key.
Explain Financial Report in Action
Now we are ready to test altogether and bring the magic of AI to Financial Users!
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Meet Dr. Eghrari-Sabet
Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet, MD FAAAAI
Dr. Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet is a double board certified Allergist Immunologist, and has been serving the greater Washington D.C. area for over 30 years. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Kaufman Allergy from many career experiences in private practice, academics, research, and telehealth.
Dr. Eghrari-Sabet received a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College, and her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C. and completed her fellowship in Allergy and Immunology in a consortium between Children’s National Medical Center, the National Institutes of Health, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Dr. Eghrari-Sabet has been honored repeatedly as a Top Doctor in Washingtonian Magazine, and has been a repeated recipient of the Top Pediatrician and Top Physician Award.
Service to others runs in Dr. Eghrari-Sabet’s family! She is a second generation physician, following in the footsteps of her father, a surgeon. Dr. Eghrari-Sabet’s youngest son shares his mother’s interest in medicine, and is currently finishing medical school. She comes from a large family of medical doctors, with physician cousins serving communities around the globe – from Brazil to Germany and throughout the U.S.
Since January 2020, Dr. Eghrari-Sabet has been serving as the Medical Director of Telehealth at the Allergy & Asthma Network, the leading patient advocacy group that improves the lives of millions of patients with allergic and respiratory diseases. Through her dedicated work, Dr. Eghrari-Sabet has implemented telehealth platforms for allergy and asthma patients, including behavioral health services for food allergy, asthma education, and medical telehealth visits.
Leader and Educator
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I asked on Facebook last week "As a server, what's the most awkward date you've ever seen?"...these were too good not to share!
Daniel- Not a server, but was out at a bar with some friends, notice what was clearly an awkward first tinder date, both saying very little and wouldn’t look at each other very much so we bought a round of drinks and some food for them the girl ended up saying “oh some of my friends are here” then proceeded to come to our table and hang out with us the rest of the night. He tried to stay for about 20 minutes then realized there was no hope and left
Jess- This guy brought in his own chair and only had water the whole time.
Ashley- A guy and a girl came into the restaurant where I was working. It was awkward from the beginning. You could tell she was not having it at all. All of a sudden he pulls out a note and gives it to his date. She reads it and the date doesn’t go much further than that. Luckily for all of the staff, she left the note at the table. We read it and it was titled “100 reasons why I love you” One of the reasons literally read: “I love you because you know what’s up”. I can see why the date ended early.
Marvin- A guy who was at least in his 70s dating a girl in her 20s. The painful thing was that she was trying to adhere his dentures back in his mouth at the table!!!!
Cindy- Guy went to bathroom and left girl with the bill. I also seen a girl throw a pitcher of pop in a guys face once.
Claire- I had a young man show up early for a date and he was clearly nervous so I served him a cocktail beforehand. When his date arrived, he was STOKED because she was a model...I’m talking exceptionally tall and thin, gorgeous physique, everything about her was almost too good to be true...regarding her appearance. Things started getting weird when every time I would approach the table, she would ask “if it’s okay” if she ordered a food item or a cocktail. She chased me down even when he went to the bathroom to ask me “if everything was okay.” Eventually, myself and my coworkers witnessed the date begin to go downhill- this woman WOULD NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT HERSELF. It finally got to the point that even though the man was trying so hard to just sit there and listen, he began to nod off and SHE HAD NO CLUE!
Matthew- One time I was bartending and I had a guy come in and sit at the bar and order a drink (double shot). I asked him what brought him in today and he told me that he was meeting up with the wife of the guy who has been having an affair with his wife. The lady shows up 20 minutes later and after I watch them show cell phone records, looked like credit card statements, they order a few rounds of drinks over this time and decide it was best to leave together and walk down the street to get their own room. Of course two wrongs don’t make a right but from the very beginning these two had some chemistry. I often wonder if they divorced their cheating spouses and started a relationship of their own. I guess we will never know.
Monica- Not a server but a couple weeks ago my family was out to dinner and the table across from us there was a girl and a guy they had a young child with them and the girl spent the whole dinner taking care and playing with the young child as the guy sat on is laptop the whole time. I felt awkward for her as they didn't say but a few words to each other the whole time.
Erin- The girl was ugly crying the entire time. Clearly an unexpected breakup, but pretty awkward to interrupt for refills...
Carissa- When my husband was serving, a woman complained about being cold and asked for the heat to be turned up. Not really an option to accommodate one person while sweating out the rest of the restaurant. She then asked for a bunch of cloth napkins and proceeded to fashion a cape and blanket with said napkins. Needless to say, her date was less than impressed with her crazy ass.
Haley -My friend and I were in another state and she went on a tinder date at the hotel bar. I sat at the bar and watched them at their table across the restaurant. It didn't look like it was going well so I started ordering chocolate cake to continuously be delivered to their table.
Laura- The weird kid who would come in multiple times a week with a different girl each time. He'd pull up in a new corvette dressed in sweat pants with a different very pretty girl who was normally dressed up. Then one day he came in with a pregnant girl who did not look like the other girls.... he apparently created a hook up app... Must work pretty well
Samantha- I win. Crave, circa 2011. A man comes up to me and asks me to kick another guest out. Turns out, he wanted to kick out his fiancé (who was there for her bachelorette party) because she caught him there with his side-chick. Yes, you read correctly. He wanted to stay with his secret girlfriend and have his fiancé kicked out. She threw the ring at him and left with her friends. He stayed the rest of the night dancing til bar close with his secret girlfriend.
Brookelyn- I work at a fancier supper club. The guy had called and made reservations saying it wanted it special because he was going to propose to his girlfriend at dinner. When they came in, they were awkward and weird and he was probably 10 years older than she was. They weren’t dressed up at all to be where they were eating, or for anything “special”. They didn’t talk much. Not sure what happened, but he also never ended up proposing. We still wonder to this day what happened. | <urn:uuid:d2a87928-20c2-4a6b-b45b-460a7a6b9384> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://kdwb.iheart.com/featured/falen/content/2018-02-06-as-a-server-whats-the-most-awkward-date-youve-seen/ | 2023-09-27T11:39:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.992324 | 1,278 |
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A first-of-its-kind in Indiana “unconference” will actively engage participants in the 3 dimensions of the new Indiana Science standards (NGSS) while embracing the “hands-on/minds-on” the Indianapolis Children’s Museum is well-known for.
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As our time in the states continues, and the holidays approach, a touch of silver lining is participating in the traditional festivities we might not get on the island.
Halloween is totally different on St. Thomas, there’s really no such thing as trick or treating, and no matter your costume, it’s WAY too hot. I was so excited to get both girls dressed up and take them door to door in my moms neighborhood. Really wish Danny could have stayed one more day to watch miss Denver on her first trick or treat experience.
I’ve been planning Denver’s costume for over a year now, so I was really excited. She wore a Hershey’s Kiss costume that I wore 26 years ago, my mom handmade it for me in 1990 and kept it all these years. So, of course I had to put D in it, and what’s a Hershey’s Kiss with out an Almond Kiss side kick, que baby Ray. My mom made Rays Golden Kiss costume as well, I didn’t help much, except for the lettering on the hats and let’s be real, I made the cute babies in the costumes!
I may have been the first to wear the costume, but almost every little girl we knew, borrowed and wore it too. Once I put these pictures on social media, photos from all the moms of their daughters in the kiss costumes started to surface. I love that this kiss costume has a special meaning for so many and hopefully Denver can put her kids in it too!
Here’s a few snap shots of our family friends in the classic kiss costume…
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Mix of Partnership and LLC Law, Fiduciary and Contract Law
Friday, October 25, 2013
Court of Appeals New Opinion in Ziegler v. Knock is a Confused Mix of Partnership and LLC Law, Fiduciary and Contract Law
Court of Appeals New Opinion in Ziegler v. Knock is a Confused
Mix of Partnership and LLC Law, Fiduciary and Contract Law
Mix of Partnership and LLC Law, Fiduciary and Contract Law
In October, 2012, the Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Ziegler v. Knock, affirming the trial court’s determination that there had been a breach of duty in accepting a secret commission but dismissing the action based upon a choice of venue provision in the subject agreements. Ziegler v. Knock, No. 2008-CA-002160-MR, 2012 WL 5273999 (Ky. App. Oct. 26, 2012). By its determination of improper venue the Court’s decision as to breach of fiduciary duty was rendered dicta. That decision was reviewed here in Decision of Trial Court Reversed, Inter Alia, For Lack of Jurisdiction (posted Nov. 19, 2012).
Presumably on a motion for reconsideration, the Court of Appeals issued a new decision in this case. See Ziegler v Knock, No. 2008-CA-002160-MR (Jan. 18, 2013). Like the prior holding it is designated “Not to be Published.” On October 16, 2013, the Kentucky Supreme Court denied discretionary review. The petition for discretionary review was restricted to the proper venue question. That being the case I held off on a substantive review of the decision. Ultimately it has serious issues.
In this decision, on the basis that the question of venue had not been raised in a timely manner, the Court of Appeals determined that Ziegler had waived that defense. Ergo, the Court of Appeal’s affirmance of the trial court’s ruling stands, and the matter would not be re-litigated in Ohio.
Which brings us back to the primary point, namely Ziegler’s breach of duty. The contract between Ziegler and Knock contained a warranty that Ziegler was not to receive a direct or indirect commission on the acquisition of the property to be acquired by TZG III, LLC, the acquisition vehicle formed by Zigler and Knock. In fact, Ziegler received a $72,000 commission on the sale.
While the ultimate determination that Ziegler’s conduct was improper is without question correct (at this point I’m not considering the effect of the release signed by Knock and Ziegler), the analysis applied by the Court of Appeals mixes concepts that are and should be distinct from one another. Ergo, it might be a case of right answer, wrong reason.
First is the issue of structure and the beneficiaries of fiduciary duties. David and Richard Knock were the members of Knock Investments, LLC. Ziegler Group, LLC appears to have been wholly-owned by Michael Ziegler. Knock Investments, LLC and Ziegler Group, LLC in turn formed and were the members in TZG III, LLC; that LLC was the actual purchaser of the strip mall. The agreement to form TZG III, LLC was labeled a “Membership Interest Purchase Agreement,” and it was in that document Ziegler represented he was not receiving a commission.
One point of contention was whether the Knocks could individually be plaintiffs, or whether only Knock Investments, LLC had standing. The Knocks were not individually parties to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement. Still the trial court allowed them to proceed individually, a decision not set aside by the Court of Appeals in either of its decisions.
The problem with this conclusion is that it is manifestly erroneous. The rights and claims of an LLC are not the property of its members. See, e.g., KRS § 275.010(2) (LLC is a legal entity distinct from its member); id. § 275.250 (interest in an LLC is personal property); id. § 275.240(1) (property of LLC is that of the LLC and not of the members); Chou v. Chilton, Nos. 2009-CA-002198-MR, 2009-CA-002284-MR, 2012 WL 6526184 (Ky. App. Nov. 16, 2012) (individual member of LLC could not in his own name bring claim for breach of fiduciary duties owed to the LLC); R.C. Tway Co. v. High Tech Performance Trailers, LLC, 2013 WL 842577 (W.D. Ky. Mar. 6, 2013) (claim for misappropriation of company assets belongs to the LLC); Bobbitt v. Russellville Mobile Park, LLC, No. 2007-CA-00684-DG (Ky. App. Sept. 12, 2008, modified Oct. 17, 2008) (member of LLC, seeking to represent the LLC in court proceeding, engaged in unauthorized practice of law; member was not an attorney and the interests of the LLC were not those of the member).
Knock Investments, LLC, being a party to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, had standing to object to its breach. The Knocks, not being parties to that agreement and absent other facts (e.g., intended third-party beneficiaries) not set forth in the opinion, had no standing.
Turning to the substance of the dispute, Ziegler represented that he was not earning a commission on the sale of the property. In fact he did receive a commission, and the court properly held him to account for his breach of that covenant. The problem is in the muddled manner in which it did so.
In explaining Ziegler’s liability for accepting the commission the Court wrote:
… because Knock Investments, LLC is a closely held entity owned by the Knocks individually, and because the Knocks were asserting claims of fraud and misrepresentation in their individual capacities rather than through the corporate entity, they had standing to assert their individual interests as members of the limited liability corporation. Ziegler and TZG have cited no statutory law or case law in support of their assertion that this conclusion was erroneous. The trial court's rulings are presumptively correct, and the burden rests with the appellants to demonstrate error. Boggs v. Burton, 547 S.W.2d 786 (Ky. App. 1977).
… The trial court determined that if Ziegler had not breached his fiduciary and contractual duty to forgo a commission, the purchase price of Park Plaza could have been lowered. In the alternative, the court determined that at the very least, the Knocks were entitled to a percentile share of the commission which they could have reinvested in the project or disposed of in some other manner. The basis of the court's conclusion on this issue is that as partners with mutual fiduciary duties, the Knocks and Ziegler were vested with the right to reap the benefits of their joint venture commensurate with their percentile ownership interest. Since Ziegler secretly received a 2% commission, the court concluded that equity demanded that the Knocks also benefit from that commission commensurate with their percentile ownership interest in the venture. The court awarded to the Knocks a 74% interest in the commission based on their 74% interest in the project. Since the relationship of partners imposes upon each the obligation of good faith and fairness with respect to partnership affairs, Betts v. Smither, 310 Ky. 402, 220 S.W.2d 989 (Ky. App. 1949), and since Ziegler unduly benefitted from his acceptance of a commission in violation of his fiduciary duty and the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, we find no error in the court’s determination that the Knocks are entitled to a pro rata share of the commission.
The Court, in these few sentences, mixed a significant number of concepts.
First, even between those who stand in a fiduciary relationship with one another, is a breach of a contractual obligation a breach of fiduciary duty? Assume that the receipt of a secret commission is a breach of fiduciary duty. As was here the case that limitation was reduced to a contractual obligation. There is then a breach of the obligation. Does there now arise a decision for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, or both? The Court seemed to assume both, but it is not obvious that is correct. Fiduciary duties are gap-fillers. Conceptually, where the express contract addresses the point, there is no gap to be addressed by fiduciary obligation?
Second, what was the source of the alleged fiduciary duty? The covenant was that Ziegler, and not Ziegler Group, LLC, was not receiving a commission. Was Ziegler a member in a member-managed LLC or a manager of a manager-managed LLC? The opinion does not say. On the basis that the Ziegler Group, LLC was wholly-owned by Ziegler, is he being held responsible for discharge of the LLC’s fiduciary obligations? The opinion does not say. Did the operating agreement identify Ziegler as a fiduciary? The opinion does not say. Has USACafes been adopted as Kentucky law? Essentially we are told that Ziegler violated a fiduciary duty without being provided any direction as to the source of that duty.
Third, where was the breach of fiduciary duty? Even assuming Ziegler was a fiduciary and that he accepted the commission, it does not necessarily follow that there was a breach. What fiduciary duty was violated? Subject to “First” above I have no doubt there was a breach, but the Court needs to tell us what it was and why.
Fourth, if this is a case about a breach of fiduciary duties rather than contractual duties, why did the court use a contract measure of damages, namely putting the Knocks back in the same position they would have been but for the breach?
Fifth, and going back to the point above on standing, whey is the recovery to the individual Knocks rather than either the TZG III, LLC or to Knock Investments, LLC? Chou v. Chilton and the statutory law make clear that injury to the LLC, in this instance TZG III, LLC (if there had been no commission to Ziegler then TZG III, LLC’s purchase price for the subject property would have been lower), is to be addressed for the account and benefit of the LLC.
Sixth, from where came this reference to “partners”? Members in an LLC are members and they owe the duties and enjoy the benefits of members as defined by the LLC Act. Partners in a partnership are partners and they owe the duties and enjoy the benefits of partners as defined in the law of partnerships. Partnership law, by its express terms, does not apply among the members in an LLC. See KRS § 362.1-202(2). Yes, in LLCs there exists an obligation of good faith and fair dealing, but that is a principle of contract law that is confirmed by the LLC Act. See KRS § 275.002(7). And as good faith and fair dealing is a principle of contract law (and not the law of fiduciary duty), it cannot be the basis for the fiduciary duty Ziegler violated.
It is clear that Ziegler’s conduct was improper, but this decision does little to illuminate why or to provide guidance for the analysis of future disputes.
Which brings us back to the question of the effect of the mutual release, an issue to which the existence of the fiduciary duty is crucial. Assuming a third-party independent relationship, a mutual release will be binding upon each party, and each party, in entering into such an agreement, is bound and required to look out for its own interest. Where, in contrast, one bound by a fiduciary relationship seeks a release from the beneficiary of that relationship, the release is effective if and only if the fiduciary has made full and complete disclosure to that beneficiary. See, e.g., Restatement of (Third) of Agency § 8.05. Ziegler sought to avoid liability in this dispute by refereeing a mutual release that had been entered into. Knock sought to avoid the application of that release on the basis that Ziegler was a fiduciary. While the court may, ultimately, have been normatively correct in setting aside the release on the basis that Ziegler owed a fiduciary duty, its analysis was so muddled that little can be taken away from it. For example, if Ziegler owed a fiduciary relationship, had that situation so broken down by the time that the mutual release was entered into that Knock had no right to expect Ziegler to be acting in a fiduciary, as contrasted with an arms-length independent, role? Such determinations matter. They were, however, ignored in this decision.
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Again Rejects Challenge to Contraceptive Mandate of the Affordable Care Act
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Again Rejects Challenge
to Contraceptive Mandate of the Affordable Care Act
Yesterday, a unanimous panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Eden Foods, Inc. v. Sebelius, No. 13-1677, 2013 WL 5745558 (6th Cir. Oct. 24, 2013), therein rejecting claims that the Contraceptive Mandate of the Affordable Care Act violates the religious rights of either the employer or of the shareholders of the corporate employer. This decision follows upon the earlier holding of the Sixth Circuit in Autocam Corp. v. Sebelius, ___ F.3d ____, 2013 WL 5182544 (6th Cir. Sept. 17, 2013).
Michael Potter, identified as the Chairman, President and sole shareholder of Eden Foods, and Eden Foods itself sought exemption from the Contraceptive Mandate of the Affordable Care Act. He and the corporation were denied a temporary injunction precluding enforcement of the obligations under the Mandate, and this appeal to the Sixth Circuit sought a reversal of that determination. The Sixth Circuit held that order denying the issuance of a temporary injunction was correct.
Rejecting the assertion that the obligation of compliance with the Mandate as imposed upon the corporation somehow imposes as well an obligation on Potter as the sole shareholder thereof, the Court wrote:
The Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate imposes duties and potential penalties upon Eden Foods only, not upon Potter, despite his status as the sole shareholder of the corporation. By incorporating his business, Potter voluntary forfeited his rights to bring individual actions for alleged corporate injuries in exchange for the liability and financial protections otherwise afforded him by utilization of the corporate form. Adoption of Potter’s argument that he should not be liable individually for corporate debts and wrongs but still should be allowed to challenge, as an individual, duties and restrictions placed upon the corporation would undermine completely the principles upon which our nation’s corporate laws and structures are based. Slip op. at 9
With respect to a claim that the Mandate violates the Free Exercise rights of Eden Foods, a corporation, that may be addressed under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the Court noted that “[s]uch an assertion necessarily raises a threshold issue: ‘whether a for-profit secular corporation is able to engage in religious exercise under the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment and the RFRA,’” citing Conestoga Woods, 724 F.3d 377, 381 (3rd Cir. 2013). Noting that Autocam had already held that a for-profit corporation “‘is not “person” capable of “religious exercise” as intended by RFRA,’” the Eden Foods court had no problem determining that the corporation of itself has no protected religious rights.
Saint Crispin’s Day
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, taking place in 1415 between the forces of
her various allies and the invading English forces under the command of King
Henry V. Shakespeare, by having his
character Henry V repeatedly referred to the day of the battle as St. Crispin’s
Day, otherwise saved this obscure saint from being lost, save for experts in
hagiography, to the mist of history. France
The English forces, likely numbering in the range of 7,000, were compelled to do battle with a far superior French force likely numbering in excess of 20,000. All else being equal, the English force should have expected to be annihilated. As is typical in the case of significant historical events, however, all things were not equal. The terrain favored the English, requiring the French forces to attack uphill over a recently plowed field that, consequently to the recent rain, was more mud than dirt. The French knights and men at arms, slogging their way uphill, were a “target rich environment” for the rain of arrows let loose by the English longbows; assuming Henry’s forces numbered 7,000, likely 5,800 were longbowmen, each releasing four to six arrows a minute.
Another factor was the very size of the French force worked to its disadvantage in that those behind continued pressing forward, hoping for their moment of glory, even while those at the front were being slaughtered. It was not quite the situation suffered by the Romans at the hands of
Hannibal at Cannae, but then likely it
was not hugely better.
While comparative casualty figures are effectively impossible to ascertain, it is clear that the French were badly mauled with significantly more casualties than the English. Further, a significant number of French nobles fell in contrast to only two English nobles.
For an excellent review of the battle, see Juliet Barker's Agincourt.
Today is also the anniversary of the storied “charge of the light brigade” in the Crimean War. That particular engagement was, for the English forces, significantly less successful.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Coincidence is not Causation
A recent opinion by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals emphasizes the rule that mere coincidence is not equivalent to the showing of causation necessary for a suit to proceed. Fish Farms Partnership v. Winston-Weaver Co., Inc., ___ Fed. Appx. ___, 2013 WL 4268103 (6th Cir. Aug. 16, 2013).
Fish Farms Partnership operated a tomato farm in Tennessee. After the 2008 growing season, they brought suit against Winston-Weaver and Crop Production Services alleging that defective fertilizer had harmed the crop. Crop Production was dismissed on a not otherwise-described stipulation, and the trial court ultimately granted summary judgment to Winston-Weaver, concluding that Fish Farms had not produced admissible evidence supporting the assertion that Fish Farms “actually suffered the harm it alleged.” While there was testimony that excess nitrogen from fertilizer is bad for tomato plants, Fish Farms had failed to demonstrate that its plants were themselves damaged by excess nitrogen.
The brief opinion of the Sixth Circuit also cautions against hearsay evidence incorporated into expert witness testimony.
No Further Review of Gibson v. Ready Mix Concrete
On April 23, I reported on the decision of the Kentucky Court of Appeals rendered in Gibson v. Ready Mix Concrete, a case substantially about partnership by estoppel. On October 16, 2013, the Kentucky Supreme Court denied discretionary review of this decision.
I would encourage you to review Doug Batey’s review of WBCMT 2007-C33 N.Y. Living, LLC v. 1145 Clay Ave. Owner, LLC, No. 13 Civ. 2222(WHP), 2013 WL 4017712 (S.D.N.Y. July 30, 2013) and its assessment of the citizenship, for purposes of diversity, of an LLC having a business trust as its sole member. Here is a LINK to that review.
As I commented on Doug’s blog, the Court mis-stepped and looked at only the trustee rather than the trust of which the trustee was the trustee, noting:
I'm in agreement with Doug on this one. If the trustee is acting as a principal then under the Navarro decision only the citizenship of the trustee matters. Where the action in is the name of the trust or when the action is brought by an unincorporated association of which a trust is a member then under the Carden decision the citizenship of all members, including all trust beneficiaries, matter. Here the LLC is the principal party to the action. The trust is a member through its trustee. Ergo the citizenship of every trust beneficiary should be attributed to the LLC.
The opportunity here missed (well, beyond that of the court ab initio applying the correct rule) is the court considering how one determines the diversity citizenship of a series entity. Is it based only upon the beneficiaries associated with the series or of all beneficiaries of the trust regardless of individual association?
Monday, October 14, 2013
Court of Appeals Upholds Security Interest Where
Description of Property was Technically Inaccurate
In a decision rendered last Friday, the Kentucky Court of Appeals has upheld the security interest taken by a bank in personal property where the UCC-1 of record with the Kentucky Secretary of State accurately described the collateral, but where the incorrect serial number was listed. Bishop v. Alliance Banking Co., No. 2012-CA-001605-MR (Ky. App. Oct. 11, 2013). This opinion has been designated “To Be Published.”
Timothy and Candace Elkins delivered a promissory note to Alliance Bank, which note was partially secured by a 1999 Case backhoe. Alliance filed a UCC-1 with the Kentucky Secretary of State perfecting their security interest in that backhoe, describing it as a “1999 Case Backhoe 580L” and reciting a serial number of 1100249697. Later that year Elkins defaulted on the note, whereupon the bank filed an action for breach and to obtain possession of the backhoe. Elkins never defended the action, and a default judgment was entered in favor of the bank. In addition to an award of damages and for attorney’s fees, the trial court determined that Alliance held a perfected security interest in the backhoe and granted it possession thereof.
It turned out, however, that between entering into the note/collateral agreement with Alliance and Alliance bringing action for default, Elkins had sold the backhoe to Bishop. Alliance, upon learning of this sale, moved to amend its complaint to add Bishop as a defendant. Also, at the time of finding out about the sale of the collateral to Bishop, Alliance learned that Timothy Elkins’ representation of the serial number, which serial number was recited on the financing statement, was incorrect; rather, the correct serial number JJG0249697. Bishop would argue that the incorrect serial number on the UCC-1 meant, inter alia, that he was not on notice of Alliance’s security interest and that he otherwise purchased the backhoe in good faith, for value and without knowledge of a prior claim thereon. This position was rejected by the trial court, and that rejection was affirmed by the Court of Appeals.
Notwithstanding the fact that the serial number listed on the UCC-1 of record with the Kentucky Secretary of State was incorrect, the two serial numbers overlapped by six digits. Further, the financing statement did properly describe the equipment as a “1997 Case backhoe, 580L.” Applying the “inquiry test” of the UCC, and citing Nolin Prod. Credit Ass’n v. Canmer Deposit Bank, 726 S.W.2d 693, 697 (Ky. App. 1986):
[A] description of collateral is sufficient for either a security agreement or a financing statement if it puts subsequent creditors on notice that, aided by inquiry, they may reasonably identify the collateral involved. (Slip op. at 5).
Bishop also argued that he had contacted the Powell County Court and had been advised that there were no recorded liens against the Case backhoe. The Court of Appeals ascribed no importance to this action, it being at the Kentucky Secretary of State that inquiry with respect to security interests is to be made.
Prospectively, in language quoted by the Court of Appeals, the trial court had indicated the protocol that should be implied in order avoid problems of this nature:
Bishop was under a duty to make an inquiry of the Secretary of State’s UCC records and if such inquiry was made [Bishop] would have found that [Alliance Bank] was claiming an interest in an 1999 Case backhoe 580L Serial # 1100249697. [Bishop] would then have noticed the similarities between the serial numbers on [Alliance Bank’s] collateral and the one he was proposing to buy from [Elkins]. [Bishop] would have asked [Elkins] how many 1999 Case backhoe 580L[s] he owned and he would have called [Alliance Bank] and inquired as to whether [Alliance Bank] claimed any interest in the backhoe [Bishop] was about to purchase. (Slip op. at 2-3).
Clearly a purchaser has due diligence obligations in order to ensure they are a purchaser in good faith without notice of prior claims. Furthermore, it would well behoove lenders to insist upon verification of equipment serial numbers.
The Battle of Hastings
1066 has already been a tumultuous year in England. On January 5, Edward the Confessor died, leaving the English throne to Harold Gowinson. William of Normandy, also known as William the Bastard, claimed that he had been designated as Edward’s successor and that Harold had once promised him that he, Harold, disclaimed any claim on the throne, leaving it instead to William. In addition, Harold Hardrada asserted a claim to the English throne.
Sometime in September, Harold Hardrada had landed his troops in the north of England. After fast marching his troops north, the invading army of Harold Gowinson met the army of Harold Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge (See my posting of September 25). The invading army was defeated. Learning of William’s invasion in the south, Harold had to turn his army around and fast march it south in order to respond to this new threat. That forced march was some 240 miles each way.
The Battle of Hastings was largely a stalemate with the trend in favor of the English defenders when, perhaps apocryphally, Harold was struck in the eye with an arrow. Regardless, it is clear that Harold fell, that the battle went to William, and that by Christmas William was accepting the homage of various English nobles.
The famous arrow in the eye may be a later invention. It is not mentioned in the earliest accounts of the battle. In addition, in medieval iconography, an arrow in the eye is the punishment afforded a perjurer. Having gone against his oath to leave the throne to William, some might have felt it poetic justice, even if not based in reality.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Court of Appeals Addresses Termination of Health Care Employment
In a recent decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals considered a trial court’s grant of summary judgment against numerous claims for wrongful termination of employment in the healthcare setting. Ultimately, the determination of the trial court was upheld in part and reversed and remanded in part. Foster v. Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Inc., No. 2011-CA-001136-MR, No. 2011-CA-001137-MR (Sept. 20, 2013). This opinion has been designated as “To Be Published.”
Foster and Oliver were registered nurses at the Jennie Stuart Medical Center (JSMC). Debbie Bower, Austin Moss and Terry Peeples, were individual officers of JSMC. An anonymous e-mail was sent to the Kentucky Board of Nursing raising questions as to certain nursing practices at JSMC. After that anonymous e-mail was forwarded on to JSMC, Bower and Moss undertook an investigation thereof. Foster and Oliver alleged that “the investigation was not initiated to rectify the complaints listed in the e-mail but to find the sender or senders of the e-mail.” Slip op. at 3. Eventually, Foster and Oliver were terminated, it being explained that the termination “was in the best interest of [JSMC].” Foster and Oliver then filed suit against JSMC, with the suits ultimately being consolidated. Certain of the claims they each set forth were similar, while Oliver had two that were unique to her. After suit was filed, and as such well after the actual terminations, it was disclosed that Foster had been the sender of the e-mail.
Initially, Oliver brought a claim against JSMC and certain of its officers based upon KRS § 216B.165(3), it providing, inter alia, that a healthcare facility may not discipline or terminate an employee who makes a report raising questions as to the quality of care. The trial court dismissed Oliver’s KRS § 216B.165(3) claim on the basis that she had not filed a report. This determination was upheld by the Court of Appeals. Distinguishing this statute from KRS § 61.102(2), the Kentucky Whistleblower Act, which extends its protections to those who assist an employee in making a report, the statute at question did not. As the e-mail came from Foster and not Oliver, Oliver could not claim the benefit of the statute.
Even as, however, the Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of the statutory claim, it allowed a claim for common-law wrongful termination to proceed. Essentially, while Oliver could not claim the benefit of KRS § 216B.165(3), if it could be shown that Oliver was terminated because it was thought she been the sender of the e-mail, such could support a claim for wrongful termination; “[I]f Oliver was discharged because it was believed she made the anonymous report, it would violate the stated public policy to ensure safe health-care facilities thereby meeting the elements of common-law wrongful termination.” Slip op. at 9.
Next, both Foster and Oliver brought claims against JSMC for its failure to comply with the termination of employment right of appeal as set forth in the company’s employee manual. Upon their termination, Foster and Oliver were cut off from JSMC’s computer networks, including the on-line version of the employee manual. They asserted several requests for that document were ignored. Still, JSMC argued that as Foster and Oliver failed to appeal their termination within the ten days provided for in the manual, they waived their right to do so. The Court of Appeals found that the trial court acted in error in dismissing these claims. Rather, additional fact finding was necessary as to whether JSMC deprived Foster and Oliver of the opportunity to appeal their termination as provided for in the employee manual and whether or not JSMC had indeed failed to respond to the request for the terms of the manual.
With respect to claims for defamation based on JSMC’s explanation that Foster and Oliver were terminated “in the best interest of the hospital,” the Court of Appeals upheld the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to JSMC. As to the statement made and the plaintiffs’ argument that it indicated some professional, moral or legal failing as to “the standards required of registered nurses,” the Court of Appeals found rather:
The statement tells the listener nothing about [the plaintiff’s] professional abilities or the reason for the termination. The statement is neutral at best, vague at worst. Slip op. at 11.
The trial court’s dismissal of all of the claims against the individual officers of JSMC was upheld except with respect to the failure to comply with the appeal rights set forth in the employee manual. The Court of Appeals was not saying, however, that liability necessarily attached, but rather it noted it could not tell whether such a claim had even been made.
LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities Committee
2013 LLC Institute
October 17-18, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Partnership Creation – Avoiding Audit: Considering, Creating, and Caring for Family Limited Partnerships
Speaker: Stephanie Loomis-Price, Winstead Attorneys, Houston, Texas
This session will provide practical tips with some discussion on recent developments in audits and case law related to creation and maintenance of family limited partnerships. Topics addressed will include:
● Determining when it is not feasible to create a partnership
● Optimizing partnership defense to avoid IRS attacks
● Advising clients on proper entity operation
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Taxation of Transfers of LLC and Partnership Interests
Speakers: Andy Immerman, Alston & Bird LLP (Atlanta, Georgia); Joseph Mandarino, Stanley, Esrey & Buckley (Atlanta, Georgia)
The speakers will review tax issues that arise when structuring sales and other dispositions of LLC interests. Recent law changes will be addressed, as well as traps for the unwary, planning alternatives and compliance matters.
12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. LUNCHEON
Keynote Speaker: Chief Justice Myron T. Steele, Delaware Supreme Court
Topic: The Growing Importance of Alternative Entities as Compared to Corporate Structures
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Effective Drafting of Capital Account Provisions
Speakers: John Rooney, KPMG (Washington, D.C.); Sebastian Grasso, KPMG (Washington, D.C.)
Target Capital Accounts: Can You Hit the Mark?
Target capital account provisions have become the new standard for allocating income in partnership and LLC agreements, but no industry-standard language has emerged and drafting errors remain common. This practice-oriented discussion will focus on the more common drafting errors and ways to avoid them. The discussion will also highlight some of the more common difficulties with implementing target capital accounts.
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. LLC Interests and Securities Law
Speakers: Jennifer Johnson, Lewis & Clark Law School (Portland, Oregon); Anita Krug, University of Washington School of Law (Seattle, Washington); Tanya Durkee Urbach, Lane Powell PC (Portland, Oregon)
This panel will discuss when LLC membership interests may be considered “securities” under federal and state securities laws. The panel will evaluate the securities law implications of the default provisions of various LLC statutes and provide drafting tips for attorneys who wish to avoid the securities designation. The panel will also explore the consequences for both attorneys and their clients when LLC interests are classified as securities.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour – Cash Bar
7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Lubaroff Award Dinner
Elizabeth S. Miller, 2013 Award Recipient
Master of Ceremonies: Lauris G.L. Rall, SNR Denton LLP (New York, New York)
Friday, October 18, 2013
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Recent Case Update
Speakers: Beth Miller, Baylor Law School (Waco, Texas); Lou Hering, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP (Wilmington, Delaware); Melissa Stubenberg, Richards, Layton & Finger (Wilmington, Delaware)
This panel will discuss recent LLC and partnership cases on various topics of significance, including cases dealing with fiduciary duties and veil piercing and cases illustrating pitfalls in drafting operating agreements.
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Partnership and LLC Reorganizations
Speakers: Bradley Borden, Brooklyn Law School (Brooklyn, New York); Steve Schneider, Goulston & Storrs (Washington, D.C.); Brian O’Connor, Venable LLP (Baltimore, Maryland)
How to structure and draft partnership and LLC mergers and divisions continues to perplex. For example, how do you structure cash payments that are paid to some but no others? How do you draft provisions to ensure that built-in gains are allocated to the right people and not accelerated in the transaction? Finally, what do you do when a partner is relying on partnership debt to protect a “negative tax capital” account? Each of the three experienced panelists brings many years of practical law firm, accounting firm, IRS, and teaching experience to bear in a panel designed to both educate and entertain.
12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. LUNCHEON: Working Committee Meeting
● Report from S. Frost and A. Donn on status of NCCUSL Series drafting committee
● Discussion of Committee Business including 2014 LLC Institute and its relationship to ABA Annual Meeting of Sections of Business Law, Tax and RPPT
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rationalizing Entity Law: Corporate Law and Alternative Entities
Speakers: Joan Heminway, The University of Tennessee (Knoxville, Tennessee); Mark Loewenstein, University of Colorado School of Law (Boulder, Colorado)
Forms of business entity have proliferated in recent years. The theoretical and policy underpinnings of the distinct statutory frameworks for business entities are not wholly transparent or consistent. As a result, practitioners, academics, and others have sought (and continue to seek) to rationalize the various forms of entity. This session seeks to identify salient differences in treatment as among the core forms of business entity by primary reference to limited liability company and corporate law and consider whether, as we pursue entity rationalization, these differences can be justified. Where appropriate, reference will be made to limited partnership and limited liability partnership law in addition to limited liability company and corporate law.
3:30 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Key Issues for Creditors of Distressed Unincorporated Entities
Speakers: Michelle Harner, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (Baltimore, Maryland); Peter Oh, University of Pittsburgh College of Law (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania); Mark Collins, Richards, Layton & Finger (Wilmington, Delaware
5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Monday, October 7, 2013
Even Delaware Courts Get Confused
A recent decision from the Delaware Court of Common Pleas demonstrates that even Delaware courts can get confused as to points of business law. In this case, the Court seems to have entirely lost sight of the distinctions that exist between corporations and LLCs. Avis Rent A Car System, LLC v. Holly, 2013 WL 5436759 (Del. Com. Pl. Sept. 27, 2013).
Holly rented a car from Avis that she totaled. At the time of the accident, Holly was acting as an employee of FranklyLegal, LLC. When Avis sought to collect on the damages to the car, Holly filed a counter-claim against FranklyLegal asserting it was liable for any damages as they occurred while she acting within the scope of her employment. In turn, FranklyLegal filed a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Initially, there was some confusion over FranklyLegal’s organizational structure; at an oral argument it was stated that FranklyLegal is a series of Frankly Companies, LLC, all organized under Delaware law. Essentially, FranklyLegal sought to argue that the Delaware Court had no jurisdiction over it in that the company had no connection with Delaware (its principal place of business being located in Philadelphia) beyond the fact that it is organized in that jurisdiction. In contrast, Holly asserted that jurisdiction existed by the fact that FranklyLegal is organized in Delaware.
It is here that the wheels start to fall off and the Court begins referring to FranklyLegal, an LLC, as having been “incorporated” in Delaware and as well referring to it as a “Delaware corporation.” From there, the Court began looking to cases addressing jurisdiction over corporations. Still, it ultimately applied the correct rule, namely that an entity created pursuant to laws of a particular state is subject to jurisdiction within that state, but again it did the analysis in the terms of “the corporation.”
Not Delaware’s finest hour.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
NC Decision on Direct versus Derivative Treatment of Claim that the Board Did Not Maximize Shareholder Value
Mack Sperling at the North Carolina Business Litigation Report has reviewed a recent decision in which the shareholders sought to bring a claim that the board had not maximized shareholder value in a merger transaction. The problem with that approach was that, as the Court found, that such a claim is derivative, and not direct, in nature. Having not satisfied a requirement for bringing a derivative action, namely no demand upon the board, the suit was dismissed.
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Fire Damages Garage In FDL
Fire damaged a two-car garage at 440 Portage Street in Fond du Lac early Tuesday afternoon. Fire Chief Peter O’Leary says they got a call shortly after noon. He says smoke was coming from the detached garage when they arrived. He says the garage was being used for some type of small repair facility and it had a car and other machinery in it. He says they found out a portable heater had been left on overnight. It started a chair on fire that was too close to the heater. The owner’s girlfriend saw smoke coming from the garage and called the fire in. Chief O’Leary says there was quite a bit of damage to the contents of the garage. He says they had to cut away part of a steel door in the garage. No injuries were reported. The time of the fire call was 12:06 p.m. Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue photo. | <urn:uuid:d277e069-ee63-467c-a8a8-d065cfd8e94f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://kfiz.com/fire-damages-garage-in-fdl-2/ | 2023-09-27T11:11:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.987641 | 198 |
Oshkosh Bank Robbery Suspect Caught
The man suspected of robbing the BMO Harris Bank at 2100 Omro Road in Oshkosh late Tuesday morning has been arrested. Sheriff’s officials say he was arrested on a separate charge for violating probation. They also say it is possible one or more additional arrests will be made as the investigation continues. The suspect did not display a weapon during the robbery and no threats were made. He passed a teller a note demanding cash and walked away with an undisclosed amount of cash. | <urn:uuid:422d98f0-06dc-4c3a-9bd6-58e4a618e02a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://kfiz.com/oshkosh-bank-robbery-suspect-caught/ | 2023-09-27T11:17:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.969025 | 112 |
“Where there is a will, there is a way” (Old English Proverb).
My mom was fond of saying that her to-do list never ended. Sometimes I wondered if she ever slept since we went to bed before her, and in the morning, we would be awoken by her voice calling, “everyone downstairs! Breakfast is ready! Now that I have grown up, I can attest that it is not easy to maintain a work\life balance, spend time with your family, and manage after-school activities. Though your children’s academic success is a significant priority, your busy schedule could be hindering you from finding them the right tutor.
Here is how you can create time for a tutor even as you juggle with the other commitments:
Search for a Tutor in the Right Places
Finding a tutor who fully understands your child’s curriculum can successfully support their needs. One barrier to getting the right tutor is a complicated or long hiring process. The process can be time-consuming, expensive, and tedious when searching for a private tutor compared to hiring from a tutoring company. It is also possible that the tutor that meets your needs is too expensive. Rather than looking for a private tutor, search for a tutor from credible tutoring companies. The process is much more straightforward, effective, and affordable compared to the former.
Create a Consistent Schedule
It is not easy to find time for a tutor when your schedule is packed to the brim. As such, you should restructure, create time and establish a new routine. Creating a consistent routine and altering your daily commitments will make it possible to have tutoring sessions for your child. A timetable and delegation of duties can help to handle your long to-do list. Planning limits disruption to your daily routine and facilitates enough tutoring time
Let go a Commitment
Just like you, your child should reschedule and possibly drop some commitments. Help them understand the need for tutoring and why they should reduce their school activities. Please encourage your child to drop some commitments to prioritize their academic work, even for a short while. Rather than juggle several activities, you can help your child choose a single action they enjoy the most. Ensure that the students understand that tutoring is not some form of punishment and can be fun.
Take Advantage of Flexible Schedules at Work
One way to accommodate and have time for a tutor is by taking advantage of “flex” work-time policies. It would help if you took advantage of these policies since they are pretty supportive of childcare. For example, you can plan with your partner to work at home during the afternoon hours to be available during your child’s tutoring session. You could also discuss with your employer how you can have flexible working hours without omitting your responsibilities at work. Ensure that the tutoring program does not conflict with your other obligations or work productivity.
Shared Responsibilities with other Family Members
Balancing the entire family’s needs and schedule can be overwhelming, especially when a single person carries all the responsibilities. You should sit with your partner or other family members and discuss the best way to share errands, commitments, and to-dos that consume most of your time. The trade-off, out-source and delegate some tasks and take turns on others to have enough time for a tutor.
Have you asked for Help?
My mum barely asked for help; she believed we were all her responsibility. That was back then; now, we are in the 21st century, in a fast-moving world and in a time when more women have embraced career lives. Every parent deserves a dependable friend, relative, neighbor, or babysitter. Have a person you can call when you are running late to attend to your child’s needs. You can also designate another adult to accompany your child when your partner is not around during the tutoring session. Remember that a tutor’s duty is to help your child improve academically but not to babysit them.
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International Society for Knowledge Organization (ISKO) UK
Knovolution is delighted to participate in this ISKO UK Meetup! where Janine will be sharing her insight about knowledge auditing in discussion with Patrick Lambe and the ISKO UK hosts!
RSVP via the Meetup link – we look forward to seeing you there!
About the event (extract from the ISKO UK event page)
A knowledge audit provides an “at a glance” view of an organization’s needs and opportunities. Its purpose is to improve an organization’s effectiveness through a better understanding of the dynamics and levers of knowledge production, access, and use. However, there is a lot of inconsistency in how knowledge audits are conducted, which sometimes undermines the credibility and usefulness of the exercise.
In part one of this discussion, Patrick Lambe will introduce a systematic approach to knowledge auditing and will talk about the inspiration behind his newly published book “Principles of Knowledge Auditing: Foundations for Knowledge Management Implementation”. Participants will gain an understanding of how this developing field can be of benefit to organisations, what barriers and risks they should be aware of, and what steps they can take to get started.
Janine Weightman will lead the second part of the session by sharing her practical experience conducting knowledge audits through a case study. Janine will speak about the tools and processes she uses and share some of the challenges and lessons learned in performing knowledge audits virtually during the lockdown.
This will be an interactive session with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share experiences throughout and at the end. | <urn:uuid:750241f4-0df6-40b6-8aba-3e4f96020034> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://knovolution.com/event/international-society-for-knowledge-organization-isko-uk/ | 2023-09-27T11:11:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.930947 | 329 |
“Silky” Smooth Event Video Strategy
Jess and Lucas welcome in Lynsey Wilson from the Knoxville Chamber to break down the walls of event video content strategy. They talk pre-event planning, practicality of event coverage, keeping the audience engaged afterwards, and the circular timeline that connects all three. Lynsey talks about her upcoming young professionals summit, Endeavor 2019, and a silky chicken becomes the most important thing in their lives...
About Lynsey Wilson
Lynsey Wilson is the VP of Marketing and Events at the Knoxville Chamber. The Chamber marketing and events team manages the organization’s brand through digital and traditional channels, event design and earned media strategies. Lynsey’s role is to ensure all avenues cohesively communicate and support their mission of driving regional economic prosperity. AND… She loves the outdoors and has hiked half of the Appalachian Trail. | <urn:uuid:8f889a3c-8d9a-4421-a186-776ce3cba1d5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://knowcontent.transistor.fm/episodes/silky-smooth-event-video-strategy | 2023-09-27T10:38:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.934601 | 181 |
Defining and comparing Learning Commons, Maker Space, and Media Center
How do we ensure that we are being truly innovative, and not just following industry fads? I am occasionally seen as cutting edge or “an early adopter” when it comes to some technologies. In reality, I am hesitant to jump on board some bandwagons. It took me about 5 years of research before I finally introduced an eBook library to my community in 2012.
Pause and Research
The current buzz in the library industry is about “Makerspaces.” I am never critical of my colleagues who experiment with new ideas, but there is a hesitation in me when it comes to Makerspaces. Frankly, I don’t know that I or my stakeholders want Dremel tools and drills in my community’s library. Additionally, I have seen some incredible things produced by 3-D printers, like the creation of prosthetic parts, medical models, and bones. However, I don’t know if a 3-D printing service is right for our library.
There is one trend that I have followed since about 2008, and that is the “Learning Commons Model.” Most librarians know of David Loertscher, who is one of the biggest proponents of this trend. He has declared 2015 the “Year of the Learning Commons”. David Loertscher and Carol Koechlin are compiling an international database of library learning commons. Loertscher has a very useful website about both physical and virtual learning commons.
Much like our school’s eBook library endeavor, we have researched the Learning Commons trend extensively before taking the plunge. There are a number of books on the topic and the list of 20 or more articles is at the end of this post. The most helpful book and article for me was by a school librarian named Pam Harland. It was an interesting coincidence, that she in New Hampshire and we in Bell Buckle, TN had come to a lot of the same conclusions.
The Learning Commons: Seven Simple Steps to Transform Your Library by Pamela Colburn Harland
Some steps to a Learning Commons model in our rural school library
- 2008 reliable fiber-optics network for our school
- 2008 began holding community events in the library [Presidential debate watch party, Student Council coffee house, Chinese Club tea ceremony]
- 2008 fully wireless Internet access in the library and throughout campus
- 2009 our library weeded the reference section by 3,000 volumes, and moved half of what was left of print reference to the circulating collection [added 45 electronic encyclopedias to our online reference]
- 2012 in the newly open space we added cafe tables with casters and other flexible and collaborative work-spaces
- 2013 launch of OverDrive electronic library collection, launch of school-wide BYOD, launch of e-Textbooks
- 2014 called for donations of e-ink display e-Readers [loaded with Gutenberg Press books]
- 2015 ordered new e-ink display e-Readers for plans to “rightsize” the collection
The Learning Commons model has worked very well for our library. Sure, we will experiment with Makerspace /Hackerspace as well. I do not believe that the two models are mutually exclusive. It is all about providing space and service for the specific needs of our community. I highly encourage you to listen to this presentation by R. David Lankes, it was meant for public libraries and library staff, but it has so much to do with the way we organize school libraries as well.
R. David Lankes – http://quartz.syr.edu/blog/?p=8168
Pics from our evolution to Library Learning Commons Model
Comprehensive Bibliography – Learning Commons
- The New Learning Commons Where Learners Win! by David Loertscher, Carol Koechlin and Sandi Zwaan
- The Information Commons Handbook by Donald Robert Beagle
- Transforming Library Service through Information Commons by D. Russell Bailey
- The Learning Commons: Seven Simple Steps to Transform Your Library by Pamela Colburn Harland
- A Field Guide to the Information Commons by Charles Forrest and Martin Halbert
David V. Loertscher and Colleagues
- Loertscher, David V., and Elizabeth Marcoux. “Welcome to The Year of the Learning Commons.” Teacher Librarian 42.4 (2015): 6+. Custom Journal. Web. 20 June 2015.
- Loertscher, David V., and Elizabeth “Betty” Marcoux. “Resources for the teacher librarian.” Teacher Librarian 42.4 (2015): 44+. Custom Journal. Web. 20 June 2015.
- Loertscher, David V. “Conferences, the learning commons, and elevator speeches.” Teacher Librarian 42.4 (2015): 53.Custom Journal. Web. 20 June 2015
- Loertscher, David V., and Elizabeth “Betty” Marcoux. “Learning commons progress report.” Teacher Librarian 42.3 (2015): 8+. Custom Journal. Web. 20 Mar. 2015.
- Loertscher, David V Curriculum, the library/learning, commons, and teacher-librarians: myths and realities in the second decade.(FEATURE ARTICLE). Teacher Librarian 37.3 (Feb 2010): p8(6). (Text: Yes (4057 words) words)
- Loertscher, David V., and Carol Koechlin. “The virtual learning commons and school improvement.” Teacher Librarian39.6 (2012): 20+. Custom Journal. Web. 20 Dec. 2012.
- Carol Koechlin, Michelle Luhtala and David V. Loertscher. Knowledge building in the learning commons.(FEATURE ARTICLE)(Essay). Teacher Librarian 38.3 (Feb 2011): p20(5). (2866 words)
- Diggs, Valerie, and Loerstcher, David D. “From library to learning commons: a metamorphosis.” Teacher Librarian 36.4 (2009): 32+. Information Science & Library Issues Collection. Web. 1 Nov. 2010.
Other Learning Commons Enthusiasts
Browndorf, Margaret. “Student library ownership and building the communicative commons.” Journal of Library Administration Feb. 2014: 77-93. Custom Journal. Web. 20 Feb. 2015.
Cicchetti, Robin Concord-Carlisle transitions to a learning commons.(FEATURE ARTICLE)(Concord-Carlisle Regional High School’s library). Teacher Librarian 37.3 (Feb 2010): p52(7). (Text: Yes (3985 words) words)
Kincaid, Kami, and Peter Pfau. “Creating ever-evolving, school-specific learning commons.” Teacher Librarian 42.4 (2015): 8+. Custom Journal. Web. 20 June 2015.
Kompar, Fran. “Re-Imagining the School Library: the Learning Commons and systemic reform.” Teacher Librarian 42.4 (2015): 20+. Custom Journal. Web. 20 June 2015.
Linton, Jayme N. “TPACK as a framework for collaborative inquiry in the learning commons.” Teacher Librarian 39.6 (2012): 25+. Custom Journal. Web. 20 Dec. 2012.
Ramsey, Karen The school tech squad: a learning commons technology boost.(TIPS & TACTICS).Teacher Librarian 38.1 (Oct 2010): p28(4). (1800 words)
Schaffhauser, Dian “Will This Website Save Your Library (and Your Librarians)?” T.H.E. Journal, November 2013, http://online.qmags.com/TJL1113 (spotted in Education Digest, September 2014 (Vol. 80, #1, p. 37-43)
Stedman, Peggy and Carroll, Greg The learning commons is alive in New Zealand.(FEATURE ARTICLE)(educational programs provided by the Allen Centre). Teacher Librarian 37.3 (Feb 2010): p59(4). (Text: Yes (1994 words) words)
Steele, Ryan. “The journey from library to learning commons.” Teacher Librarian 42.3 (2015): 12+. Custom Journal. Web. 20 Mar. 2015.
Sullivan, Margaret L. “High Impact School Library Spaces: Envisioning New School Library Concepts.” Teacher Librarian 42.3 (2015): 41. Custom Journal. Web. 20 Mar. 2015.
Vanburen, Lois Presenting radical ideas to administrators and faculty.(FEATURE ARTICLE).Teacher Librarian 38.1 (Oct 2010): p24(3). (1675 words)
White, Bruce Toward a learning commons: my journey; your journey.(FEATURE ARTICLE)(Essay). Teacher Librarian 38.3 (Feb 2011): p27(4). (3433 words)
Author: Hannah Byrd Little
Hello, I am the Library Director at The Webb School of Bell Buckle. I use my past experience in college and university libraries to help my current students in school libraries transition into college, career, and life. I am currently the lead Senior Class Adviser for the Capstone Project. I also served at the state level with the Tennessee Association of School Librarians executive board from 2009-2013 and was the TASL president in 2012. I am certified as a Library Information Specialist for PreK-12th grade, have a BS in Communications with a concentration in Advertising and Public Relations, a BS in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Education and Information Systems and a Masters in Library and Information Science. | <urn:uuid:d27e4675-5534-4fd4-93e4-15d9625a6bf4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/learning-commons-theory-practice/ | 2023-09-27T12:19:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.857023 | 2,052 |
When it comes to dating foreign wedding brides, it’s a no-brainer. However , for the purpose of the foreign new bride to Americans, the whole process can be a little bit bit complicated. You have to know the man’s choices and values if you want to snag another husband. The reason is every customs has its own practices that differ from one nation to a new. It helps to understand how these types of cultural variations affect in a number of thinking when they’re trying to find brides to be.
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How to Choose a College & Predict Your Chance of Admission
The school you attend affects the rest of your life. It will influence your ability to develop
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1. Make up a list of schools. Each year Money Magazine lists their top 100 colleges in the USA.
2. Some of these should be the more prestigious institutions that may pose more of a challenge.
Quite frankly, the best school you can get in, the better jobs you’ll have.
3. Rank this list in order of preferences.
4. How do you fit in academically?
5. Will you be challenged, bored, or overwhelmed? Many very smart people find that when they
get to college, and everyone else is very smart too, that they get overwhelmed and discouraged by trying to keep
up. Don’t sweat it. If your grades were good enough for that school, you deserve to be there.
6. Are you looking for a pre-professional or a liberal arts education?
7. Do you know what you want to do when you graduate, or are you figuring that something will
occur to you in the next four years?
8. Once you get accepted to several schools, take a trip to the school. You really can’t get
a good feel for a school during an interview, or even just walking around the campus.
9. Attend several classes and spend time on campus.
10. Immerse yourself in campus life and decide if you want to be a part of this atmosphere.
11. When you think of college, do you dream of ivy-covered Gothic buildings and long winding
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NY man, 46, shoots dead his girlfriend and her two daughters before turning the gun on himself in murder-suicide leaving his nine-year-old child to call 911
‘Daddy was coming over for my birthday and shot them,’ a 9-year-old girl told the 911 operator while hiding in a cupboard, as her father shot dead her mother and two sisters in murder-suicide inside their home at the Van Dyke Houses in Brooklyn
Joseph McCrimon, 46, allegedly committed the murder-suicide before his 9-year-old girl called 911 around 11.15pm on Monday
McCrimon had allegedly killed the girl’s mother, 45-year-old Rasheeda Barzey dead inside a Brooklyn apt before turning the gun on himself
He also allegedly killed Barzey’s two other daughters from a previous relationship, Chloe Spears, 16, and 20-year-old Solei Spears
The incident unfolded
Officers went to the apt in the Van Dyke Houses shortly after 11pm Monday night, after the girl called 911 to report a shooting
McCrimon lived in Mount Vernon, a city just north of New York, and had a violent criminal history
A man shot the mother of his child and two of her daughters dead inside a Brooklyn apartment before turning the gun on himself, police said. The victims were shot shortly after 11pm Monday in an apartment in the Van Dyke Houses in the Brownsville neighborhood, police said.
Joseph McCrimon, 46, allegedly committed the murder-suicide before his 9-year-old girl called 911 around 11.15pm on Monday, NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig said at a news conference on Tuesday.
‘She was just calling 911, you know, if you can imagine, it’s horrific, the 911, saying, ‘Daddy was coming over for my birthday, and he shot people’,’ Essig told reporters.
Officers went to the apartment after a nine-year-old girl called 911 to report a shooting, a police spokesperson said.
The officers found a 45-year-old woman, a 20-year-old woman and a teenage girl, dead from gunshot wounds.
The victims were shot shortly after 11pm Monday in an apartment in the Brownsville neighborhood, police said. Officers went to the apartment after a nine-year-old girl called 911 to report a shooting, a police spokesperson said
The 46-year-old gunman was found shot dead in a nearby walkway area of 563 Mother Gaston Boulevard, police said.
Police said the man was found with a gunshot wound to the head, believed to be self-inflicted.
Police believe the man shot the women and her two daughters, then shot himself. Two guns were recovered near his body.
The suspect and the 45-year-old victim were the parents of the nine-year-old who called 911, police said.
Police said that McCrimon and Barzey had a ‘very rocky’ romantic relationship for 20 years and ‘he left in an agitated state to meet her’.
Police Commissioner Dermot F. Shea said he had watched body-camera footage from responding officers.
‘It would tear your heart out to see the young girl from that crime,’ Shea said.
The two younger victims were the Barzey’s daughters with a different father, police said.
‘It’s just a terrible situation all around,’ Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said on TV station NY1 on Tuesday.
The shooter Joseph McCrimon from Mount Vernon, north of New York, had a violent criminal history.
In 1995 then aged 18, he was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for an incident on Long Island after he had shot a sanitation worker in the back on Halloween in 1993. The victim Eugene Grant, Jr., 28, was a married father of five who worked part-time for the sanitation department in Hempstead and had broken up a street fight involving McCrimon’s nephew, outlets reported.
At his trial, McCrimon had claimed that the gun fell from his pocket and went off while the Grant was reaching for it.
The young inmate was granted a conditional release in September 2000 but he returned to prison in February 2003 for a specified violation.
McCrimon was released after serving out his sentence at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in August 2003.
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Netherlands beats Cuba, reaches WBC semifinalsTOKYO - Kalian Sams’ ninth-inning sacrifice fly scored Andruw Jones with the winning run, capping a comeback from a two-run, eighth-inning deficit and lifting the Netherlands past Cuba 7-6 Monday and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
The Netherlands, the first European team to reach the final four, advanced along with two-time defending champion Japan. At the semifinals in San Francisco on March 17-18, they will be joined by two teams from among the United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Italy.
“This game will go down as the biggest game in Dutch history,” Netherlands manager Hensley Muelens said. “To come back like that after being down in the eighth is amazing.”
“I can look back to two historic days before this one,” said Meulens, whose team was without starting outfielders Roger Bernadina and Wladimir Balentien and third baseman Yurendell DeCaster due to injury.
“One of them I was a part of, beating the Cubans at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. The other one was becoming world champions for the first time in the history of Dutch baseball in 2011, against Cuba, in Panama.
“This is the number one best game that the Dutch have ever played. Coming from behind, tying the game up and taking the game in the bottom of the ninth. This game will go down as the biggest game in Dutch history .?.?. so far.”
The Dutch had beaten Cuba 6-2 in the opening game of the second round.
“I told the guys before the game the better team will win, and tonight the better team won,” Muelens said.
“The guys were resilient and stayed together, and that’s why we won.”
“It’s true,” Cuban manager Victor Mesa said through a translator. “We cannot beat the Netherlands.”
Cuba went ahead 6-4 in the eighth when Shairon Martis walked Frederich Cepeda, Yasmany Tomas had a one-out RBI single off Leon Boyd and Eriel Sanchez hit a sacrifice fly.
Kalian Sams walked on four pitches from Norberto Gonzalez leading off the bottom half and, after a pair of strikeouts, Andrelton Simmons homered to left on a 2-1 pitch.
“I felt like I had to step up,” Simmons said. “He gave me a pitch to hit, and I was really happy I could tie the game for us.”
Jones reached on a fielding error by third baseman Yulieski Gourriel with one out in the ninth, Curt Smith singled him to second and Raciel Iglesias relieved loser Yander Guevara.
Xander Bogaerts’ single loaded the bases, Diosdany Castillo came in to pitch, and Sams flied to deep center as Jones came home.
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White Horse Ranch residents the latest to return home as Arizona wildfires continue to burn
Jul 26, 2023, 7:30 PM | Updated: Jul 27, 2023, 8:05 pm
PHOENIX — White Horse Ranch residents displaced due to the Grapevine Fire were the latest to be allowed to return home after an evacuation order was lifted Thursday evening.
Residents were able to return home at about 7 p.m., two days after they were forced to evacuate, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.
The blaze burning about 10 miles east of Prescott Valley forced evacuations Tuesday at around 11 a.m., authorities said.
An emergency shelter was set up at the Camp Verde gym, located at 75 E. Hollamon Street.
The lightning-caused fire sparked Friday on the south side of Mingus Mountain, about 10 miles from Prescott Valley.
The blaze had grown to 1,000 acres by Tuesday night and hadn’t increased in size in two days.
About 150 personnel were working to contain the fire.
Other wildfire-caused evacuations in Arizona
An evacuation order was recently lifted for residents in Cherry while crews continue to battle the Racetrack Fire burning east of Prescott Valley.
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office placed residents in the area of Federal Mine and Cherry Creek roads into “SET” status 3:45 p.m. Tuesday after they were told to evacuate on Sunday evening.
The lightning-caused blaze, burning not too far from the Grapevine Fire, has engulfed about 405 acres.
Further south, the Diamond Fire forced evacuations Sunday evening for the rural community of Sunflower, which is about 60 miles northeast of Phoenix. The “GO” order was expanded to the Cross F and Diamond Ranch areas on Wednesday afternoon as the fire spread.
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The Mystery Surrounding the Death of Medina Spirit
An extensive necropsy performed on Kentucky Derby champion Medina Spirit has left the racing community perplexed and searching for answers. Despite the thorough investigation conducted by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), a definitive cause of death could not be determined for the late 3-year-old colt.
Detailed Postmortem Examination
The postmortem examination of Medina Spirit was carried out by five members of the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, who revealed certain medical issues that were “compatible with, but not specific for, a cardiac cause of death.” These issues included swollen lungs, foam in the trachea, an enlarged spleen, congestion, and mild hemorrhages in other tissues.
Although these findings pointed towards a potential cardiac cause of death, extensive testing failed to establish a definitive conclusion. Additionally, the examination showed the presence of Omeprazole and Lasix in Medina Spirit’s blood and urine samples. Omeprazole is an anti-ulcer medication, while Lasix is an anti-bleeding diuretic that is often used during workouts, despite being banned on race days in California.
It is important to note that no other drugs, heavy metals, or toxicants were detected during the investigation. However, it was discovered that Medina Spirit suffered from degenerative joint disease in his fetlock and elbow joints, which is a common condition among racehorses.
A Collaborative Effort of Veterinary Experts
Following Medina Spirit’s sudden death, a team of veterinarian experts conducted an extensive examination to unravel the mystery. The examination took place at the California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) San Bernardino laboratory and involved renowned experts such as Dr. Francisco Uzal, Dr. Javier Asin Ros, Dr. Monika Samol, Dr. Robert Poppenga, and Dr. Benjamin Moeller. Dr. John Pasco, the executive associate dean of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Ashley Hill, the CAHFS Director, oversaw this team of pathology, toxicology, and equine drug testing experts.
The doctors meticulously examined Medina Spirit’s body and collected various specimens for examination and testing, including genetic testing. Tissue samples were collected from multiple organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidney, stomach, intestines, muscle, brain, spinal cord, testicles, and other glands. Every sample was thoroughly examined for abnormalities, while the liver was specifically tested for heavy metals, anticoagulants, pesticides, environmental contaminants, and external products.
To further investigate potential causes of sudden death in racehorses, heart tissue samples from Medina Spirit were sent to the University of Minnesota and the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory as part of an ongoing research program conducted in collaboration with the CHRB.
Independent Reviews and Final Report
After the extensive examination and testing, Medina Spirit was cremated. The final report was then sent to Dr. Laura Kennedy at the University of Kentucky and Dr. Grant Maxie of the University of Guelph for an independent review and validation of the findings.
Dr. Ashley Hill emphasized the thoroughness of the investigation and the importance of leaving no stone unturned. Although the results of the examination and reviews came back within normal limits, the racing community remains puzzled by the lack of a clear cause of death for such a prominent racehorse.
The Complexity of Identifying Sudden Death Causes
The report released by the CHRB highlighted an international study that found causes of exercise-related sudden death in racehorses to be undetermined in 25% of cases. This statistic demonstrates the complexity of unraveling the mysteries surrounding sudden death in these elite athletes.
While the investigation into Medina Spirit’s death was extensive and thorough, the process is not yet completer. Dr. Alina Vale will conduct a required review of the necropsy report under CHRB Rule 1846.6, accompanied by a CHRB safety steward and a member of the Board of Stewards. If any rule violations are identified in Dr. Vale’s report, the CHRB will initiate further investigation and potential disciplinary actions.
It is worth noting that this standard process applies to every fatality at a CHRB regulated track, reflecting the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of racehorses.
The death of Medina Spirit, a Kentucky Derby champion, has left the racing community searching for answers. Despite conducting an extensive necropsy and collaborating with renowned veterinary experts, a definitive cause of death could not be established. The investigation did reveal certain medical issues, including signs compatible with a cardiac cause of death. However, no conclusive evidence was found, leaving the cause of Medina Spirit’s death shrouded in uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Omeprazole and Lasix be considered causes of Medina Spirit’s death?
No, the presence of Omeprazole and Lasix in Medina Spirit’s blood and urine samples, while banned on race days in California, is unlikely to be the direct cause of his death. These medications are commonly used in racing and serve specific purposes unrelated to sudden death.
2. Was there any evidence of foul play or mistreatment in Medina Spirit’s case?
No evidence of foul play or mistreatment was found during the investigation. The focus of the examination was to determine the cause of death and identify any potential contributing factors.
3. Are sudden deaths common among racehorses?
Sudden deaths among racehorses, particularly those related to exercise, are relatively rare but can occur. Identifying the precise cause can be challenging due to the complex nature of these cases.
4. What measures are taken to ensure the safety of racehorses?
The racing industry and organizations like the CHRB have implemented various safety measures to protect racehorses. These include regular veterinary check-ups, drug testing, track protocols, and ongoing research into potential causes of sudden death.
5. What impact did Medina Spirit have on the racing world?
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With the passing of summer comes a slew of records coming from the some of the biggest names in metal. Converge, Neurosis, Devin Townsend Project, and Deftones all have new albums that sound very promising, but they’re not quite as headbang inducing as Between the Buried and Me’s newest prog masterpiece, Parallax II: Future Sequence. With the continuation of the concept they laid out with last year’s EP (which I thought was worthy of a #4 spot in my Top Ten Records of 2011), they bring many new additions to their already massive reservoir, and at 74 minutes, there’s a whole lot of groundbreaking material to go around. I got a great opportunity to sit down with BTBAM’s bassist and rhythm guitarist to chat a little about their new album, the recent djent craze, and even some Jerry Seinfeld.
Bröötalisk: BTBAM is very well known for combining different musical elements, from blending metalcore and prog to my personal favorite “new wave polka grunge”. You’re the only band that I know of who’ve broken out into full on bar fight metal. Where do you get all these crazy zany ideas, and how hard is it to execute them and flesh them out into a comprehensive song?
[Dustie]: Well, it has to do with our sense of humor.
[Dan]: Yeah, I feel like as serious as the music is, as complex as it is at times, that might be the one time where people really understand that we’re just a bunch of doofuses and to not take us too seriously. Jamie King (album producer) adds a lot to those parts as well. He’s just as goofy as we are. He encourages us. He’s all about it. That’s just kind of a natural part of us too. The goofiness, the quirkiness, in writing or in every day life. It’s just how we are.
Bröötalisk: It seems to me that progressive metal has been gaining extreme popularity over the last few years. What’s your opinion on the direction it’s taking?
[Dan]: It really depends on who it is you’re referring to. The term gets thrown around a lot. Sometimes it’s kind of sad to see it used as more of a genre and less of bands really trying to do something new. There’s a whole group of bands that try to sound like Between the Buried and Me. But are they progressive or just a band that sounds like another band? There’s always going to be great bands that are pushing it and doing new things. The Faceless is one of those bands on this tour right now. They’re fucking phenomenal. I love them. There’s the bigger groups of course; Opeth and Mastodon. They always kind of move further and further from what the public would generally see as being metal, and those bands go way out there. And that’s great. It’s inspiring to see how well they do.
Bröötalisk: What do you think of the whole “djent” phase that everybody’s in right now?
[Dan]: I think it’s a phase, like you said.
[Dustie]: I don’t understand the craze.
[Dan]: Meshuggah’s been around for a long time!
[Dustie]: Yeah but I don’t understand how it’s become it’s own thing. They’re all bands just playing heavy shit. I think people focus too much on trying to classify people. It took me a long time to know exactly what they were talking about. It’s more of a sound then a style.
[Dan]: It’s so silly.
[Dustie]: I heard of thall? It’s like, the sound or something?
Bröötalisk: I think it’s interesting that people are basing their bands around a guitar tone, and not necessarily how the whole thing comes and flows together. Where do you think it’ll end up 5 or 10 years from now?
[Dan]: Oh, I don’t know man. At that time we’ll probably be a progressive bluegrass surfcore band.
[Dustie]: I want to be on tour with String Cheese Incident by then. With Widespread Panic. laughs
[Dan]: Yeah, Paul’s (guitarist) gonna be 42. No, 43 right?
[Dustie]: He’s gonna look like shit. Smell all fucked up.
[Dan]: laughs We’ll see man. No one can tell the future. We’re still gonna be writing weird shit and trying to do something new every record.
[Dustie]: I hope it never ends. I want to continue writing weird shit for the rest of my life.
Bröötalisk: How does The Parallax II continue the concept that was laid out by last year’s EP?
[Dan]: It continues it seamlessly. As far as the story and stuff. Musically it’s something completely new. There’s a couple small things that are very recognizable from the EP that carried over and have a new life. The EP laid the groundwork for the story and it gets pretty wild in this new record.
Bröötalisk: So would you say it’s a lot more different then last year’s EP?
[Dan]: Yeah, we just had more room to do stuff…at 74 minutes!
[Dustie]: It’s a very long record and it’s my personal favorite too so far. There’s a lot going on. We got to do a lot of stuff that we’ve never done. Even going all the way down to guitar tones and different instruments.
[Dan]: Yeah, we got some violin on it. Some tuba. Saxophone. Flute. All kinds of stuff.
Bröötalisk: I remember listening to a preview of the album on Amazon, and when I got to the song Bloom it sounded fucking weird and awesome and…really really cool.
[Dan]: Oh yeah, the Amazon preview is up…I’m curious what it’s actually showing! laughs Just wait till you hear the whole record man.
Bröötalisk: I have to ask, who is the genius behind the Parallax 2 Space Suit?
[Dan]: That was me and Tommy (vocalist). It just seemed so obvious. Why haven’t bands done that before!? We actually just put in our order for our own personal ones today for our crew. We’re gonna make them dress up on stage.
Bröötalisk: Is your new side project Trioscapes just a one off, or are they a more permanent band?
[Dan]: It’s hopefully a permanent thing. We’ve got a tour after I get home from this. I’d like to do more in 2013 and release a new record at some point. That’s one of those things where I feel like we can get together in 2 days and write half a record. That stuff came about very organically. It was just basically Walter (saxophonist) telling me that he wrote these two or three sax melodies, and then I wrote a bunch of different rhythmic variations for them, and working out a lot of different things with the drummer. It’s just a fun new different outlet for me. It’s guys that are into totally different and weird shit.
Bröötalisk: Trioscapes seem very similar to another side project, T.R.A.M. Are you familiar with the band? Did the two bands come together and say, “We should both write random jazzy fusion records!”
[Dan]: It was strange because last year in Europe with Animals as Leaders we were sharing a bus together, and we hadn’t seen each other in a while. And we asked them what they’d been up to, and they said, “Oh, we started a fusion group this summer with a saxophone player! What have you been doing?” And I said, “…I started a fusion group with a saxophone player!” It was very weird, but it’s great because we have a lot of similar influences. Ever since I met Tosin (guitarist for Animals as Leaders) we talked about John McLaughlin (composer for Mahavishnu Orchestra) as being a very big influence. I hope, if anything, to introduce that kind of music to some people who aren’t familiar with it. On the Trioscapes record we actually straight up did a cover of a Mahavishnu Orchestra song, although it’s a way different interpretation of it. Hopefully that will lead people to time travel back to the 70s and see where people actually began being weird. They think it’s weird now? No, go back then. They were crazy.
Bröötalisk: Is it safe to say you and Tosin are BFFs?
[Dan]: Yeah, we’re buds. These guys go back, even before Animals as Leaders.
[Dustie]: My other band, with me and Blake (drummer), toured with them in 2003.
[Dan]: We’ve known those guys for a long time.
[Dustie]: Evan Brewer was in the band with them too.
[Dan]: We’re taking Animals as Leaders to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand in November. It never ends. We’re trying to hit the whole world with them. We still gotta go to South America, Africa, gotta get up to Iceland.
[Dustie]: We should play Greenland. Play on a glacier.
Bröötalisk: Finally, just out of curiosity, I ask every single band I interview this: what are some of your favorite bands out there right now?
[Dan]: Well, I’m really excited about the new Faceless record. I love this band called Astra who’s on Metal Blade Imprint. They’re a totally psyched out 70s band. It’s really great.
[Dustie]: I’m not really listening to anything heavy at the moment.
Bröötalisk: I surprisingly get that a lot actually. A lot of people I’ve interview say that they don’t listen to too much metal.
[Dan]: I listen to a lot of Cab Calloway (jazz singer) and old music.
[Dustie]: Anything with Jerry Douglas (resonator guitarist) on it.
[Dan]: The Jerry Seinfeld album was awesome. laughs
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The IDB Lab is working on some fronts to mitigate the effects caused by COVID-19 on the population of Latin America and the Caribbean. The innovation agency of the Inter-American Development Bank launched a quick call for partners, entrepreneurs and innovators to identify and support innovative solutions to combat the pandemic.
Companies and agencies that already carry out projects with the IDB Lab, and especially those that work within health and food emergency sectors and technologies, can send ideas and proposals on how to redirect remaining resources of projects to activities that address the pandemic, or if necessary, additional resource needs for that purpose.
Entities that have been clients or past executive agencies of the IDB Lab, as well as entrepreneurs and other entities with relevant health and technology experience, can also submit ideas and proposals for innovations to fight the coronavirus.
Rodrigo Baer, a partner in Redpoint eventures, posted the IDB call on his LinkedIn page:
Proposals must be filled out in this form (in Portuguese):
The form must be sent by the end of the business hours on Monday (23) and the results should be known on March 30. Due to the deadline, it will not be possible to give feedback for unapproved proposals. Approved proposals will have a maximum support of $150,000.
The IDB Lab will give priority to proposals that include these elements:
- Focus on improving the response of one or more countries in the region to reduce infections, improve diagnostic / testing tools and manage the health of infected people, preferably through innovative HealthTech and Telemedicine tools.
- Alignment with the health authorities’ plans for Covid-19 in the country of implementation.
- Implementable, replicable or scalable with the participation of the private sector.
- Compliance with the requirements of the “Technical Cooperation Prototype”, the BID Lab instrument on which this call will focus. *SEE EXPLANATORY DOCUMENT BELOW*. The main features are:
- Maximum amount of $ 150,000, with a minimum consideration of 20% that can be in cash.
- Innovative technologies and solutions that can be implemented, evaluated and disseminated within a maximum period of 18 months.
- Ones that already identified the company or solution provider or has a defined and agile mechanism for this.
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Brain and head trauma is one of the most common types of injuries in accident cases such as fall accidents and auto accidents. Such injuries are also some of the most complex and can lead to serious, permanent disabilities.
Brain and head injury affects people differently. In fact, no two brain-head injuries will be the same. Recovery from a brain-head injury will depend on factors such as stress levels, other physical injuries, etc. For instance, someone with a brain injury and multiple spinal injuries may recover completely, whereas another person with a brain injury may never recover due to multiple and ongoing stressors in their life.
Brain Injuries Can Cause Work Related Disabilities
In severe cases, brain injuries can cause work related disabilities. For example, a worker who falls from a roof or ladder and suffers a major head injury may be completely unable to resume his usual work duties. Balance, coordination and cognitive abilities like multitasking, sequential thought, etc., may be affected severely. For construction workers and other laborers, failure to perform sequential thinking (i.e., performing goals and tasks by accomplishing logical, sequential steps), can literally ruin careers.
Brain Injuries Can Lead to Personality Changes
In many cases of brain-head injuries, family members often report that the injured individual’s personality has changed. While the brain injury sufferer does not usually realize that their personality has changed, family members and close friends notice the changes. Increased aggression, anxiety, depression, etc., are often reported. In addition, in extreme cases, individuals may experience complete changes in their personalities. Someone who was a leader may, after a head injury, become meek and quiet.
For instance, a husband with a head injury may have handled all the household finances, decisions and responsibilities prior to the head injury, and after the injury, he is unable to resume any of those duties.
Brain Injuries Can Cause Other Permanent Symptoms
In some cases, brain injuries can lead to other permanent symptoms such as memory loss, headaches, vision disturbances, and verbal/speech problems. These kinds of symptoms may appear initially or may appear as the individual resumes normal activities.
Damages Available in Brain-Head Injury Cases
In a brain injury case, the injured individual (plaintiff) may make a claim for medical bills and lost wages. In addition, the plaintiff in a brain injury lawsuit can make a claim for pain and suffering, i.e., how the injury has affected the ability to lead a normal life.
Spouses of brain injury sufferers can also make separate claims for loss of consortium. These kinds of claims recognize the spouse’s right to compensation for any changes in the relationship, love, comfort, intimacy, etc., caused by the injury.
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So you just pitched an idea and now you have to write a play…Ahhh what do you do next???
First, find a copy of your submission so you can remember what brilliant idea you sent in. Next, find your notebook, notecards, and/or Google doc and re-read your pitch. Take a moment for it all to come back to and start writing your 8 to 10 pages that you need for your first meeting.
But where do you start? Me, I knew where I wanted to begin so I would save that material for later. Right now I wanted to experiment with what I didn’t know. I had a wild thought and went down a rabbit hole of definitions and science-y talk trying to describe outer space for the stage. Is there sound in space? What kinds of gases are in the air? If there is sound, how is it detected? How quickly do you travel in space? How many light years = an earth year?
As I wrote for my decided on characters, I worried that I needed more. I was at a total of 3 actors. How many more would I need? How many rooms are we moving through? Should I have made an outline for this? I kept the dialogue going as I searched for the conflict. And I didn’t look back. It’s just 10 pages. No re-reading. I did peek once but was to make sure I had the correct character saying what needed to be said. I moved through the senses. What are we hearing when the incident occurs? Can we hear it? and if so, what is the instrument that is notifying us of this sound? I closed my eyes as I thought of being in space. How quiet is it? A quick search to read how NASA builds the shuttle. How does our spacecraft move through space? Are we floating? A few twists and turns later, we had our first encounter. 8 pages done.
The group of playwrights is small. So a quick hello and we dig in. As the other playwrights read my play with the roles I have assigned them, I am caught up in the technicalities of what I wrote. Too much! I understood it, but only because I had searched for it. Otherwise, it could have been said so much more simpler. After all the technical jargon I used, I opted to use the word “thingamagig” to explain a not yet invented…thingamagig, that tested the thingamabobs for the whatchamachlits. And because this was the first scene I was writing, it could be anything at this point. No one could see the rest of the story I already had laid out in my head, so their questions and wonders of scenes to come already had answers. But the tech stuff has to be paired down. My writing and re-writing are happening in my head. I am watching so many first episodes of every sci-fi tv show there is. How do they start? Why are people leaving earth? What does this world 1000 years from now look like? I was worried that my parallel to history 1000 years ago would be lost, but after watching the pilot for Frontier, where they are 50 000 years into the future and they are having the same problems we are today, I felt ok with my decisions.
I guess what I’m saying is that you just have to start. Start writing those 8-10 pages and see where they take you. Have somewhat of an outline, but you don’t have to stick with it. I mean, my characters were never going to make it, but now…well, spoilers, I can’t give the ending away.
You’ll just have to see it when it’s done.
I’m off to look at the stars for inspiration. Keep writing! | <urn:uuid:ecfeeec5-e3f4-4f82-9f72-fbb84df4ba03> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://lafpi.com/2022/11/look-up/ | 2023-09-27T11:03:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.982845 | 798 |
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However, if you have a brick or masonry wall that is obviously suffering from more structurally concerning issues, we will arrange for a wall pinning solution to be applied. By pinning your walls and restoring the structure in the masonry, we can ensure that your walls are once again stable and secure, supporting any structural elements above them. This is essential in any household as it ensures that your walls are not left exposed to the threat of collapse. And it will once again return the good looks to the installation that once were, meaning a full restoration of quality.
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In addition to these cracked wall repair services, our team can also offer you restoration solutions for water-damaged walls. Water damage can be just as concerning as any other structural issues and can often be the cause for wider structural damages, the longer they are left without resolution. So, if you ever find that any of your walls have succumbed to such an issue, make sure that you contact us about our immaculate and reliable repairs services, at the earliest possible opportunity.
No matter what kind of structural issues your walls are facing, we want you to know that we will always be there to provide you with the solution. Our team offers fully customized repairs for just about every type of circumstance and up until the day of today, is yet to fail one of our clients. We know what it takes to make a sleek, precise, and longevous restoration, which can weather any conditions. So, make sure that we are always your first port of call and ensure that your walls are never left exposed. | <urn:uuid:86d773b0-01d8-4ffa-85f8-eb5059ff2af3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://lancasterfoundationrepair.com/cracked-wall-structural-repair/ | 2023-09-27T11:40:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.951621 | 586 |
Join us on Tuesday, September 19 (6-8pm) at Bramble Hollow Farm in Montvale, Virginia for the monthly Bedford Land & Table networking potluck, plus short farm tour, and VABF update. Whether you are a food producer, homesteader, or local food advocate, don’t miss it!
Join us on Thursday, September 7 (6:30-8:00pm) at the Bedford Central Library for the monthly Land & Table Book Club discussion. We will be discussing August’s book by English farmer and intellectual Chris Smaje: ‘A Small Farm Future: Making the Case for a Society Built Around Local Economies Self-provisioning Agricultural Diversity and a Shared Earth’
Join us for the Land & Table Summer Social and community potluck at Mountain Run Farm in Bedford County on Tuesday, August 15 (6-8pm). This will be a great opportunity to network with others in the Lynchburg regional local food movement
Join us for this month’s Amherst Land & Table potluck on Saturday, August 19 (5-7pm) at Brooklyn Hills Ranch as we discuss pros and cons of fencing off creeks to prevent livestock access and how a more ecological approach may demand deeper thinking. | <urn:uuid:bc701f72-902f-43dd-8d08-62d09a670337> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://landandtable.com/author/wywo_3arthk33p3r/ | 2023-09-27T11:46:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.852737 | 260 |
CRST must face predatory lease allegations in wage lawsuit
February 10, 2021
An Iowa federal court ruled that a class of CRST Expedited drivers can proceed with most of its claims in a wage lawsuit based on alleged predatory lease agreements.
On Feb. 4, a federal court in the Northern District of Iowa denied in part and granted in part CRST’s bid to dismiss a class action lawsuit. The decision allows current and former CRST truckers to proceed with the complaint.
According to the third amended complaint, the class of drivers includes those classified as independent contractors and presented with a “Drivers with a Finance Lease and an Independent Contractor Operating Agreement.” The optional lease allowed truckers to lease a truck from CRST Lincoln Sales. However, the independent contractor agreement was mandatory and required drivers to lease their trucks to the trucking company. The complaint notes that this resulted in many drivers leasing a truck from CRST Lincoln and then leasing it back to the company.
Drivers claim that the independent contractor agreement misclassified them as independent contractors as a way for the company to shift operating costs to the driver. Consequently, CRST truckers allegedly earned less than minimum wage if they received any payment at all. The drivers claim they were employees rather than independent contractors.
In the complaint, the truckers claim they had little to no control over how they performed their work. Drivers are expected to follow company policies and procedures, which regulated tasks such as time management, driving, routing receiving loads, delivering loads and safety. Furthermore, the leased on drivers were not allowed to haul loads for another company without permission. That permission was never granted, the lawsuit alleges.
“As one of the nation’s largest trucking companies, CRST’s unlawful practices drive down wages across the trucking industry and undercut fair labor practices throughout the United States,” the lawsuit claims.
The class action lawsuit states six claims against CRST:
- Failure to pay minimum wage under federal law.
- Failure to pay minimum wage under Iowa state law.
- Unjust enrichment under Iowa law.
- Failure to pay all wages due and unlawful deduction in violation of Iowa law.
- Fraud under Iowa law.
- Violation of the Truth in Leasing Act.
CRST motioned to have the fraud, Truth in Leasing violation and unjust enrichment claims dismissed. The company also filed a motion to dismiss CRST International as defendant. Both CRST International and CRST Expedited are defendants in the case. The federal court denied all of the motions for dismissal except for one part of the fraud claim, leaving remaining fraud claims intact. LL
Other CRST cases:
- CRST reaches $12.5M settlement in trainee wage lawsuit.
- Sleeper berth wage lawsuit denied class action status.
- CRST poaching lawsuit against TransAm survives. | <urn:uuid:a1592425-243a-4866-8fe0-afe57385314b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://landline.media/crst-must-face-predatory-lease-allegations-in-wage-lawsuit/ | 2023-09-27T11:11:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.957554 | 597 |
PBI-Gordon hires Salois and Segars, promotes Strano
PBI-Gordon announced that Dan Salois has joined the company’s sales team as regional sales representative for the Pacific Northwest. Chrissie Segars, Ph.D. has joined the research and development team as western research scientist. Sal Strano was promoted to marketing product manager.
“We are delighted to add fantastic new talent to our organization and leverage Sal Strano’s expertise and experience by promoting him to a new role,” said Neil Cleveland, senior vice president and general manager of PBI-Gordon Corporation. “The skills and industry experience these individuals bring will be a huge asset as we continue to serve our customers, develop innovative solutions, and drive our marketing strategy.”
As regional sales representative for the Pacific Northwest, Dan Salois will be based in Washington and have responsibility for PBI-Gordon product sales to golf course and turfgrass management customers in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Hawaii, Utah and Alaska.
Salois brings more than 20 years of experience in the turf, ornamental and agricultural industries including as a sales professional, supplier representative, and golf course superintendent. Most recently, he worked as senior account manager of agriculture and turf for Milliken and Company. Prior to that, Salois served as territory manager for Planet Turf.
In addition to his professional experience, Salois has been involved in several turf industry organizations over the years. He recently served as Northwest Turf Association president and currently serves on the board. Salois earned his bachelor’s degree in crop science from Washington State University.
Chrissie Segars, Ph.D.
As western research scientist, Chrissie Segars, Ph.D., will be based in Oregon and conduct her research in the western region of the country. She will primarily focus on product development and research related to sod production and sports turf product applications.
Prior to joining PBI-Gordon, Segars was an assistant professor and extension turfgrass specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension located in Dallas, Texas.
Segars earned her Ph.D. in crop science with an emphasis in turfgrass science from Oklahoma State University. She also holds a Master of Science in kinesiology from Louisiana State University, Master of Science in horticulture from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Science in agricultural education from Clemson University.
In his new role as marketing product manager, Sal Strano will develop and communicate product strategy for PBI-Gordon’s portfolio of herbicide products. Strano joined PBI-Gordon in May of 2020 as a National Key Account Manager. Prior to PBI-Gordon, Strano spent ten years as a turf and ornamental product manager for Gowan Company. Strano’s experience in the turf industry also includes previous roles as regional sales manager, account manager, and territory sales representative.
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Malavanh “Bobby” Daphasouk, a 28-year-old barista from Slurp Cafe Vientiane, emerged as the champion of the coffee-making competition, Laos AeroPress Championship 2023, held in Vientiane Capital from 1-3 September.
Hosted by Dam Dam, a distinguished Lao specialty coffee company, the Laos AeroPress Championship 2023 drew to a close, with the announcement of one winner, and two contestants being awarded the second and third spot. Bobby stood out by securing the coveted first place, earning the exclusive opportunity to represent Laos at the World AeroPress Championship which will be held in Melbourne, Australia from 1-3 December.
Elated by her victory, Bobby expressed her joy and surprise while speaking with the Laotian Times, “I am genuinely happy and excited to have achieved such a feat. I never thought that I had what it takes to secure such a big win.”
Reflecting on the challenges she faced during the competition, Bobby highlighted the limited time and unfamiliarity with the provided ingredients. She said, “I had never tasted some of the coffee ingredients presented at the competition before, like the water provided by the sponsor.”
Bobby then extended her gratitude to her supportive friends, who sampled her coffee during her rigorous training for the competition, helping her craft the perfect recipe to impress the judges.
In a motivating message to future contenders at the competition, Bobby said, “It will be a lot of fun for any coffee lover! You will also get to meet new friends and gain valuable experience.”
According to David Viron, the organizer of the Laos AeroPress Championship 2023 and CEO of Dam Dam who also spoke with the Laotian Times, Bobby will dedicate three months to rigorous training, to ensure she is technically and mentally prepared for the global competition in Melbourne.
David elaborated on the competition’s history, revealing that the 2023 championship was the second edition, with the first event taking place last year. He plans to host the event in 2024 as well, but exclusively for Lao nationals, aiming to inspire and empower local talents to believe in their potential on the world stage.
“As an organizer in Laos, I want to give a platform to Lao people during the first three years, from 2022 to 2024, before opening it up to participants from other nations so that local baristas are inspired to participate and feel a part of the global coffee community,” David explained.
Regarding the future, David announced that in 2025, the competition will be open to participants of all nationalities, provided they have resided in Laos for more than six months. This expansion will promote diversity and inclusivity within the coffee community in Laos.
Additionally, David is currently spearheading a fundraiser to support Bobby’s journey to Australia for the World AeroPress Championship in Melbourne. The fundraiser aims to secure sponsors for visa applications, flight tickets, and accommodation, ensuring that Bobby can proudly represent Laos on the global coffee-making stage.
The World AeroPress Championship, founded in 2008, boasts over 120 regional and national competitions annually across 60 countries, involving over 3,000 participants.
Competitors have a 5-minute window to brew a single coffee with an AeroPress, which is then judged blindly by industry professionals. The 2023 event marks the competition’s fifteenth anniversary, featuring brew-offs, Café Takeover, and sponsor-run activities by ROEST, Brewista, and MACAP. | <urn:uuid:00185645-4115-4877-80fc-f7203734eb5e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://laotiantimes.com/2023/09/05/28-year-old-barista-wins-laos-aeropress-championship-2023-qualifies-for-global-event-in-melbourne/ | 2023-09-27T11:37:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.954549 | 726 |
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2020 Georgia Code
Title 17 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 7 - Pretrial Proceedings
Article 3 - Indictments
§ 17-7-53. Operation of Two Returns of "No Bill" on Charge as Bar to Future Prosecution for Same Charge
Two returns of "no bill" by grand juries on the same charge or allegation shall be a bar to any future prosecution of a person for the same offense under the same or another name; provided, however, that, if the returns have been procured by the fraudulent conduct of the person charged or there is newly discovered evidence, upon proof, the judge may allow a third bill to be presented, found, and prosecuted.
(Laws 1850, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 864; Code 1863, § 4591; Code 1868, § 4612; Code 1873, § 4708; Code 1882, § 4708; Penal Code 1895, § 930; Penal Code 1910, § 955; Code 1933, § 27-702.)Cross references.
- Multiple jeopardy, U.S. Const., amend. 5 and Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XVIII.
- This section was passed to protect the people of this state from vexatious prosecution in cases where grand juries may hereafter refuse to find the true bills. Lowry v. Thompson, 53 Ga. App. 71, 184 S.E. 891 (1936).Effect on rights at common law.
- This section has not changed the common law with reference to the fact that the defendant was entitled to be discharged without further answer after a return of the first "no bill." Lowry v. Thompson, 53 Ga. App. 71, 184 S.E. 891 (1936).Applicability to accusations in city courts.
- Former Code 1933, §§ 27-701.1, 27-703, and 27-704 (see O.C.G.A. §§ 17-7-51,17-7-54, and17-7-70) have no applicability to accusations in city courts when, under special legislation establishing the various city courts, it was provided that the accusation must be founded upon the affidavit of the prosecutor, and the affidavit was made a substitute for the formal finding of the grand jury as to the misdemeanors triable in the city courts in question. The affidavit which was the basis for the issuance of a warrant to arrest is not to be confused with the affidavit which formed the basis of the accusation in many of the city courts. Brown v. State, 82 Ga. App. 673, 62 S.E.2d 732 (1950).Effect of first "no bill."
- After the return of a first "no bill", the party against whom the indictment is sought is discharged without further answer, but a fresh bill may afterwards be preferred to a subsequent grand jury. Lowry v. Thompson, 53 Ga. App. 71, 184 S.E. 891 (1936).
After the return of a first "no bill", the party against whom the indictment is sought is discharged without further answer. Curcio v. Sanders, 109 Ga. App. 548, 136 S.E.2d 406 (1964).
Return of a first "no bill" was no bar to the prosecution of the accused under a "true bill" subsequently returned since under this section the return of two "no bills" by grand juries on the same charge or accusation was necessary to constitute a bar to future prosecution for the same offense. Curcio v. Sanders, 109 Ga. App. 548, 136 S.E.2d 406 (1964).
When one has been arrested on a warrant, and has executed an appearance bond with a surety thereon, and a "no bill" is returned by the grand jury as to the charge against the accused, the accused is by operation of law discharged upon the return of the first "no bill", and is released from recognizance along with the surety thereon, subject to being rearrested and new recognizance required upon the initiation of a new bill of indictment. Curcio v. Sanders, 109 Ga. App. 548, 136 S.E.2d 406 (1964).True bill may not be recalled at same term.
- After a grand jury has returned into court a true bill of indictment, and the indictment has been entered on the minutes of the superior court by the court's clerk, the court obtains jurisdiction of the case, and the grand jury is without authority, at the same term of the court, to recall the true bill, erase the entry of "true bill", and make an entry of "no bill" on the indictment. Gibson v. State, 162 Ga. 504, 134 S.E. 326, aff'd, 162 Ga. 504, 134 S.E. 326 (1926).No right to entry of discharge in minutes of court.
- Person discharged is not entitled to an order upon the minutes of the superior court discharging the person from the offense or crime therein contained. Christmas v. State, 53 Ga. 81 (1874).Proof of return of "no bill".
- Entry of "no bill" on the minutes or the original "no bill" is the highest evidence of the action of the grand jury. When it is accounted for, individual grand jurors may testify to the facts. Elliott v. State, 1 Ga. App. 113, 57 S.E. 972 (1907).
Mere statement by the prisoner's attorney to the jailer that the prisoner should be discharged because the grand jury had, upon investigation of the charge made against the prisoner, returned the first "no bill," is not sufficient proof of that return, when the jailer wants further proof and demands the proof, nor would it be such notice as would be conclusive on the sheriff, or jailer, or such notice as the jailer must then act on immediately at the jailer's peril. Even if it charged the jailer with the duty of making further inquiry, the jailer would be entitled to a reasonable time for this purpose before taking further action. Lowry v. Thompson, 53 Ga. 71, 184 S.E. 891 (1936).Prima facie proof that prosecution has terminated.
- Allegation or proof of a return of "no bill" by even one grand jury on an indictment is deemed a sufficient prima facie showing that a prosecution has terminated. Sykes v. South Side Atlanta Bank, 53 Ga. App. 450, 186 S.E. 464 (1936).Pleading and use in evidence of defense.
- Defense granted by this section may be pled in bar or given in evidence under the general issue. Elliott v. State, 1 Ga. App. 113, 57 S.E. 972 (1907).
Cited in Barlow v. State, 127 Ga. 58, 56 S.E. 131 (1906); State v. Griffin, 268 Ga. 540, 491 S.E.2d 340 (1997).
- Unlawful arrest as bar to prosecution under subsequent indictment or information, 56 A.L.R. 260.
Power of grand jury to withdraw or alter indictment, or return of "not a true bill", 82 A.L.R. 1057.
Right of prosecution to review of decision quashing or dismissing indictment or information, or sustaining demurrer thereto, 92 A.L.R. 1137. | <urn:uuid:149d2993-fa66-4902-94e2-35c60449a42d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2020/title-17/chapter-7/article-3/section-17-7-53/ | 2023-09-27T12:34:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.916801 | 1,589 |
What if I told you there was a way to win a toe shoes lawsuit and avoid paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars in court? Well, I’m here to tell you that it is possible. In fact, it’s pretty easy. Toe Shoes or Moccasins, as they are also known, are very comfortable to wear. In fact, if you are in pain, wearing them will do you no harm, so if you feel the need for shoes that are super comfortable then go ahead.
So, what’s so great about them? Well the reason toe shoes are so popular is because they have little to no health claims. That is the reason they are great for lawsuits. As a matter of fact if you read the fine print on many health claims on many running shoes, you will see that the claims are almost non-existent on many fivefingers.
Now what does this mean to you? It means you have less to lose in a lawsuit and more to gain. Let me give you an example. If you are suing a shoe company because their toe shoes cause your foot to hurt, but the big toe doesn’t make any impact, then you are going to want to say something like “The defendant failed to warn the plaintiff that the big toe impacts would occur on or before normal walking speed when running the defendants’ FWD (Faster Walking Distance) shoes on a particular day, and that the impact would be extreme.” This is a powerful lawsuit point, and you will want to use it often if you can.
Here’s another example. If you have injured your big toe while playing basketball, but you are using a pair of discount-toe shoes, then there is probably not much of a case. However, if you injure your big toe because your big toe slides while jumping on the rebounder, you will want to use your big toe shoes lawsuit to show that you were injured due to the shoes, and not the rebounder. Most people don’t realize how much the shoes impact your injury, so they don’t use the facts in their lawsuits very effectively.
The bottom line is that you need your toe shoes lawsuit to show how the product or service you purchased caused your injury. This can help you win more money and reduce your potential court costs. It can also help your doctor win his settlement if you have to undergo physical therapy.
Now that you understand the importance of your toe shoes lawsuit, start researching your case. Find out who to hire, and what kind of documents and evidence you should gather. The more information you gather, the better prepared you will be to sue for toe shoes. | <urn:uuid:dbee9132-acaf-4960-9e00-8535a52f9a0e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://lawbench.org/tips-for-avoiding-a-bad-toe-shoes-lawsuit/ | 2023-09-27T13:02:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.974925 | 551 |
Small series or unique pieces, the Toyos use natural porosity of faience, to gently and continuously watering ornemental plants. By letting water seep in through walls, and ducting it in the same time, a miniature garden can rise from ceramics.
Each one is a canvas, that the user customizes with his selected plants, so it becomes his own piece of nature.
Plants are slowly surrounding the pipe and pots, changing their look and making them last in time. By creating a sustainable ceramic, time no longer destroys the object, it fights against its obsolescence. | <urn:uuid:0737714f-80c6-41dc-b82c-b60449345064> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://lea-caie.com/en/toyos-2 | 2023-09-27T11:39:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.966238 | 126 |
Cold email outreach can be a powerful marketing strategy, but it can also be challenging to get it right. Here are the five most important tips for successful cold email outreach in 2023:
- Personalize your emails.One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to cold email outreach is sending generic, mass emails that don’t address the recipient personally. This can make the email feel impersonal and spammy, and it’s unlikely to get a positive response. Instead, take the time to research and personalize your emails. Use the recipient’s name, mention their company or organization, and refer to something specific about them or their work. This will show that you’ve put effort into the email and that you’re genuinely interested in building a relationship.
- Keep it short and sweet.No one wants to read a long, rambling email, especially if it’s from someone they don’t know. Keep your emails short and to the point, and make sure the recipient knows exactly what you’re asking for and why it’s relevant to them. If you have a lot of information to share, consider breaking it up into multiple emails or using bullet points to make it easier to read.
- Make a clear and compelling offer.Your cold email should have a clear and compelling offer that will grab the recipient’s attention and make them want to learn more. This could be a free trial of your product, a discounted rate for your services, or an invitation to attend an event. Whatever you’re offering, make sure it’s something that will be valuable to the recipient and that you can deliver on.
- Follow up, but don’t be a pest.If you don’t get a response to your initial email, it’s okay to follow up once or twice. Just make sure you’re not being too pushy or aggressive. It’s important to respect the recipient’s time and attention and to give them space to respond at their own pace. If you still haven’t heard back after a couple of follow-ups, it’s probably best to move on.
- Test and optimize your emails.Finally, make sure you’re testing and optimizing your emails to see what works best. This might involve experimenting with different subject lines, email lengths, or calls to action. Use metrics like open and click-through rates to see what’s working and what’s not, and make changes as needed. With some trial and error, you should be able to find a formula that works for your business and helps you get the most out of your cold email outreach efforts.
In summary, cold email outreach can be a powerful way to connect with new prospects and customers, but it’s important to do it right. By personalizing your emails, keeping them short and sweet, making a clear and compelling offer, following up without being a pest, and testing and optimizing your emails, you’ll be well on your way to success in 2023 and beyond. | <urn:uuid:9053ad65-a9f2-489a-b339-ef4024a875dd> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://leadgenetic.co/5-tips-for-successful-cold-email-outreach-in-2023/ | 2023-09-27T12:15:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.935173 | 643 |
The client is a successful, multi-national medical technologies corporation. The challenge is based in two main objectives. The first is to set up a client-focused instance of the SAP S/4HANA manufacturing template, adding medical-device-related scenarios, to demonstrate the client-first approach taken by NTT DATA in every venture. The second is to run workshops. Discover how NTT DATA help them to achieve their goals and objectives. | <urn:uuid:57745c58-1982-42ab-99f2-5e1261fd547f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://leap.nttdata.com/providing-solutions-to-compete-in-a-new-market/ | 2023-09-27T11:06:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.930623 | 99 |
Updated: March 19, 2020
Once you have filled out all necessary fields on Form I-130 and answered each question to the best of your ability you must find and attach supporting documentation. The purpose of the documentation is to prove that you and your family member are related.
You can upload all your required supporting documents in your SimpleCitizen account. If you don’t have digital copies of your documents you can take a picture of them with a mobile device.
The documents should be copies of the original documents and will differ depending on whom you are filing for.
When filing for your spouse, you must include:
- A copy of your marriage certificate;
- Proof that any marriages before your current marriage was legally ended;
- 2 passport-style color photos of you and your spouse. Each photo must be taken within 30 days of filing the petition, have a white background, be glossy, un-retouched, and measure 1 inch from your chin to the top of your hair;
In addition to these required documents, you must include proof of at least one of the following:
- Joint Assets and Co-Mingling of Funds
- Birth certificate(s) of any child(ren) born to you and your spouse;
- Letters of support completed by third parties confirming any of the bullet points listed above. Each Affidavit must include each person’s full name, address, date and place of birth their relationship to you, and details of their knowledge of your relationship, include a valid form of ID for each letter of support; and
- Any additional documentation that shows proof of your marriage/relationship.
If you are the mother of the child, you must include a copy of their birth certificate that shows both your name and the name of your child.
If you are the father of a child, you must include their birth certificate that shows your name and your wife’s name and your marriage certificate.
If the child was born out of wedlock and you are the father, you must include copies of evidence of your relationship with your child before they reached the age of 21. Some examples of evidence include proof that you lived with the child, supported the child, or otherwise showed continued interest in the child’s welfare.
A Brother or Sister
When filing Form I-130 for a brother or sister, you must include:
- A copy of your birth certificate;
- A copy of your brother’s or sister’s birth certificate that indicates that you share at least one common parent.
If you share a common father but have different mothers, you must include marriage certificates of each marriage and documents showing that any previous marriages of both your fathers and mothers were ended legally.
You must include a copy of your birth certificate showing both your name and your mother’s name.
You must include your birth certificate that shows the names of both parents. You must also include your parents’ marriage certificate that shows your parents were married before you were born. If either your mother or father was married prior to their marriage to each other, you must include documents showing their marriages were legally ended.
If you are filing Form I-130 for a stepparent or stepchild, you must include a copy of the marriage certificate between the stepparent to the child’s natural parent to prove that the marriage happened before the child turned 18.
You must also include documents that show any previous marriages were legally ended and a copy of the stepchild’s birth certificate.
Adoptive Parent or Adopted Child
If you are related to your relative by adoption, you must include the adoption decree showing that the adoption happened before the child turned 16.
If you also adopted the sibling of an adopted child, you must include the adoption decree showing that the adoption happened before the child turned 18.
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This course will demonstrate how to identify and manage the transitive dependencies brought in from your own InnerSource components – which are components that are internally developed and shared with your other internal projects.
In this course, we’ll explore a new feature in Sonatype Lifecycle, called InnerSource Insight. This feature enables you to reduce the impact of transitive dependency violations that come directly from proprietary components from within your own organization.
The difficulty with remediating these specific policy violations is understanding they are NOT direct dependencies, but in fact, transitive dependencies of the InnerSource component. Teams struggle with identifying how those open source vulnerabilities align to their internally developed components.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Summarize the relationship between direct and transitive dependencies
- Describe the difference between open source and InnerSource components
- List the requirements to view and identify InnerSource results in Lifecycle
- Identify transitive dependencies of the InnerSource components
- View existing waivers
|Prerequisites||Because this is not beginner level material, you should have familiarity with the following before taking this course:|
– A basic understanding of Maven and the Sonatype CLM for Maven plugin
– Experience with Sonatype Lifecycle or have taken the IQ-100 Foundations course
– Basic remediation concepts or have taken the IQ-103 Component Remediation course
|Target Audience||The target audience for this course is Sonatype Lifecycle users who view and work with the results produced by a scan generated Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for an application.|
InnerSource Insight provides huge value to developer and security teams by focusing on actionable results about your project dependencies. It removes the noise and manual investigative work required to determine which dependencies are direct and which are transitive.
|Est. Time to Complete||~ 30 minutes|
|System Requirements||System requirements do not apply to this course. These are provided as requirements for using InnerSource Insight in your environment.|
– Refer to the latest IQ/Lifecycle version requirements in our technical guide
– The InnerSource component must be scanned with Sonatype Lifecycle prior to scanning the consuming application
– Java Applications – Scan with either the Maven CLM or Gradle Plugin
The Sonatype platform is available in cloud, self-hosted, and disconnected deployment options. Be advised that the visuals in this course could be sourced from any (or all) of the three. The screens may have a different display, but the content and concepts remain generally the same.
|Setting Expectations||It is assumed learners have at least beginner-level competency in:|
– Key terms used in code development
– Source code management using GitHub
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This is the VOA Special English Economics Report.
Stock prices took a roller-coaster ride this week -- down one day, up the next. Experts say the situation is likely to continue until investors feel more sure about signs of economic recovery.
Some investors worry that Americans are not doing enough to lift the world's largest economy out of recession. This is back-to-school season. But the National Retail Federation says school-related sales are down from last year.
MOTHER: "I don't want to spend more than twenty dollars for a backpack."
Consumer spending is seventy percent of the economic activity in the United States. But consumer confidence -- a measure of trust in the economy -- fell unexpectedly this month. A lot of people feel uneasy about spending after the longest recession since World War Two.
WOMAN: "My situation is fine, but I am still aware that I could lose my job at anytime, and there's still no definite security. That's why I am paying attention more."
Jobs have continued to disappear, though at slower rates. Record numbers of Americans are in danger of losing their homes. And the days of easy credit are gone. The Treasury Department says lending fell for a fifth month at banks that received government aid.
Still, some economists say other signs in the economy show that the recession is over already, or will be soon. Then the question is: how fast or how slow will the recovery be?
The recession may also be ending in Japan. Japan has the world's second largest economy. Officials reported this week that the gross domestic product grew nine-tenths of one percent between April and June. It was the first growth in Japan's economy in fifteen months.
But there are concerns that Japan and the United States could face a "double-dip" recession. That is a period of growth followed by another downturn. Japan will hold national elections on August thirtieth. Public opinion surveys show the main opposition party in the lead.
In Europe, reports last week showed a year of recession easing in Germany, its largest economy, and in France. Both countries had growth of three-tenths of one percent between April and June. That news raised hopes for an early recovery among the sixteen countries that use the euro.
Still, the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund says the effects of the world economic crisis will hurt both supply and demand for years to come. Olivier Blanchard says even after recovery, the global economy may not produce as much as it did before.
And that's the VOA Special English Economics Report. For the latest news, and for transcripts and podcasts of our reports, go to voaspecialenglish.com. I'm Steve Ember.
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Poker is a family of card games in which players attempt to get the best hand out of a set of cards. The game is played around the world with many variations. It has a number of betting structures and can be enjoyed for free or for real money.
IDN poker is one of the most popular games in Indonesia. There are several online poker sites that offer the game. Many of these sites accept members from all over the world. Some of them only accept US dollars, but others are open to other currencies.
There are three common betting structures in poker. These are no-limit, pot-limit, and fixed-limit. In the no-limit style, players may wager the entire betting stack. Fixed-limit requires standardized betting amounts, while pot-limit allows for unlimited amounts. All poker games involve at least one round of betting. If a player’s hand is not the best, he or she can fold.
A showdown occurs when the winner is determined. In some games, the hand that makes the lowest pair of a kind is awarded the pot. However, in other variations, such as Texas hold ’em, a straight is used instead.
A typical hand in poker involves five cards. Players can discard up to three of their cards, and then be dealt additional cards. This type of game was popular in the United States during the American Revolution. Today, it is played in most poker rooms.
Poker has long been a popular game in Indonesia. IDNPoker has become the country’s leading B2B provider of online gaming platforms, with over 20,000 daily average connections and over 10,000 concurrent users. The site operates over 200 skins across Asia and has a PAGCOR license. Also, the site has a bmm RNG certificate, which is considered one of the top certifications for gambling sites.
The website offers several banking options to its players. While the service is free to join, a rake is charged to the site, which is usually capped. Similarly, players can access a community for help and advice on how to improve their play.
IDNPoker has been operating since 2010. The site has a minimalistic design, and users have access to hundreds of tables. It also uses an HTML5 client for desktop computers. However, it does not allow multi-tabling, which means you will need to create a separate account to play more than one table.
IDNPoker is headquartered in Makati, Metro Manila, and currently holds the second place ranking in the World’s Top Poker Networks list. The site holds a bmm RNG certificate, and is licensed to operate in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia. Moreover, IDNPoker is considered to be the leading B2B provider of poker in the world, and is the only site to have been granted a PAGCOR license.
Since its inception, IDNPoker has grown into the country’s largest poker network. The site recently topped the PokerScout rankings in June. And it is currently the third-largest poker site in the world, with a total traffic of over 20,000 daily average connections. | <urn:uuid:a20d18a5-6827-4bcb-b1fb-ce875e8cd45d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://legendsplaya.com/idnpoker-review-playing-online-poker/ | 2023-09-27T12:47:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.970973 | 653 |
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Sometimes children induce a level of stress that results in temporary insanity. It’s inevitable, these moments of temporary insanity. The up side is sometimes they’re hilarious. Or at least they are hilarious to those who witness them and aren’t living them.
When Page was five-years-old we went to Moscow for a few days. She was in a phase, and her ‘attitude’, i.e., talking back, being sarcastic, not doing what asked, etc., had been pushing her father’s buttons for several months, and a few days in the close quarters of a hotel induced insanity.
One evening I went to the Bolshoi Theatre alone because I didn’t think Page could sit through the ballet at her age, but I didn’t want to be in Moscow for what was probably a once in a lifetime visit to the city and not see such a famous ballet company. So off I went on my own, only to return to…
Page is asleep. Peter is irate. Seething. He looks like a volcano that might erupt any moment. (This is a look all parents know at some point.) He goes off into his angry soliloquy, with components something like:
“I’ve had it with her! I have h-a-d it UP TO HERE with that child! What’s wrong with her?! She is so disrespectful! She looked at me and said ‘no’ with total attitude! Total attitude!! Looked right at me, as if that’s how you talk to a parent! As if I should cow tow to her! I never talked to my parents that way! Do you know what kind of trouble I would have been in if I had talked to my father that way?!!” … and on and on it went … but then, the good part, the hilarious insanity set in…
“I told her, I laid it down, I said Page that’s it, that is IT, no more Mr. Nice Guy. You want to be bad Page, well that’s fine, you’re about to meet Bad Daddy!”
I cannot tell you how much internal energy and poise it took not to burst out laughing. Because he was very serious. And laughing when someone is really angry just isn’t the best timing. I could feel his frustration; it was palatable. And yet… meet Bad Daddy? … That’s just deeply funny. I turned away and walked into the bathroom, trying in the small space of a hotel room to stay turned away from him so he wouldn’t see me stifling my grin and laughter. I knew I had to control it. Had I even allowed myself a smile it was bound to evolve into an all-out giggle fit, so funny was the “Meet Bad Daddy” declaration.
I listened and empathized and calmed him down. We discussed a plan for encouragement of positive behavior and consequences for poor behavior to nudge Page out of her disrespectful phase. And I let the Bad Daddy comment lie, well, for a while…
Several months later when we were getting ready for bed I started doing several small things to purposefully annoy him. After 4 or 5 of these he said, “What are you doing?!” To which I playfully replied, “Trying to meet Bad Daddy.” He immediately knew what I was talking about and said, “That’s not funny!” Though we went on to laugh about just how hilarious it actually was. I mean, what could be funnier?!
This incident is a wonderful example of how some of what seem like the most frustrating or anger-inducing moments of parenting can evolve into the best memories, because the those moments are also full of love and caring and at times immutable humor.
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Latoya told the news to her friends and family. They have all said that they would support whatever she decides. Though they are standing with her, all of them live out of state. Latoya is alone with no immediate support. She has a full-time job, but it does not pay very well. In addition to this, she fell into debt a while back and is still struggling to pay it off. With these financial woes and a lack of support, Latoya obtained and took the first phase of abortion pills.
Shortly after this, Latoya told her Let Them Live counselor that she had already taken the first pill and that it was too late to change her mind. Our counselors tried explaining that there was still time to reverse the pill’s effects and save her baby from abortion. Latoya is skeptical of what Let Them Live does, and, because of her fears about her present situation, is still not fully confident in choosing life.
Many mamas are in Latoya’s situation. Because they have been hurt before, they have a hard time believing that there are people who truly want to help them. But we can make it clear that we do want to help Latoya. Together, we can help Latoya save her baby from the pill’s effects and confidently choose life.
Latoya has a follow up appointment at Planned Parenthood on Wednesday, March 22nd. We are working overtime to convince her to take the abortion pill reversal, and cancel the follow up appointment.
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The leathers we use all come from Italian companies. We choose them for their quality and beauty, and because the shoe remains comfortable and waterproof for long journeys.
We prefer national producers, generally small companies, custodians of the tradition and Italian footwear know-how, appreciated throughout the world for their style and value.
HEEL AND LYCRA
The orange Lycra / nylon mesh detail used in the heel has become one of our signature details.
It was born as a light padding to protect one of the most delicate parts of the foot from abrasion.
SOLES AND COMFORT
The soles are the heart of the functionality of the shoe and rubber, especially in the wettest and coldest seasons, are the best choice in terms of grip in the marble parts of our city which are many, the seams guarantee lateral grip and use without necklines.
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Winter is here and so is its friend, “Car Trouble.” Engines are cold, steering wheels are colder, and the roads are a slippery recipe for car wrecks. Colder weather is notoriously hard on our cars this time of year, but do you know where to take your car when things go north?
Our Winston-Salem car accident lawyers have been working with the local body shops for years. We know who can get the best work done in the least amount of time to get you back on the road to where you need to be.
If your car is singing the winter blues, check out our list of the five best body shops in Winston-Salem. These Lewis & Keller approved businesses will have your car up and running in no time.
Google Rating: 4.5 Stars
Pat’s Body Shop has been around since the 60s, providing excellent service at an affordable price. This locally-owned business treats each client with personal care and attention. They offer complete auto repair and their staff is comprised of high-level experts who know how just how to take care of your baby.
“They did a great job repainting my trunk lid. 2 days in and out, so I was able to get the car before the weekend. Hopefully not, but if I need any body or paintwork done again, they will be the first place I go.” – RJ C.
Google Rating: 4.5 Stars
Serving the Winston-Salem area for over 50 years, Ray’s Body Shop is another shop to keep on your radar this winter. Family-owned and operated, Ray’s has been a staple in the community for providing reliable bodywork to accident victims at a low cost. They work hard to ensure all work is done on time or sooner.
“I could go on and on about Ray’s Body Shop and Wrecker Service! I was in a wreck and had my vehicle repaired there. They went the extra mile to make sure my vehicle was good as new. Thank you to Matt and the rest of the staff at Ray’s for your hard work and kindness. You turned a stressful situation into good! I would highly recommend this business!!” – Tess Y.
Google Rating: 4.2 Stars
Another body shop to keep in mind this winter, Ian’s Body Works will work for you! This shop has been in the Winston-Salem community since the 70s. They pride themselves on state of the art equipment and employees. Their care and concern for their customers and their excellent auto work have people coming back time and time again.
“I’ve been here 2 times for repairs on 2 separate vehicles. The quality of their work is outstanding. Both times they exceeded my expectations. The staff is friendly and their quotes are straightforward. The only drawback for me was the prices; they seem more expensive than other local shops. But afterward, I felt okay paying a premium for top-notch quality.” – Tyler C.
Google Rating: 4.0 Stars
With a larger clientele and larger pockets, Modern Body Shop is a body shop in town that handles big jobs with ease. They offer a variety of services with experienced technicians ready to answer any questions you might have. If your car is facing any trouble from the winter weather, big or small, Modern Body Shop has you covered.
“My experience at Modern Body Shop in Winston is by far the best automotive business I have ever gone to. I recently had my Mazda CX-5 repaired; had two claims repaired at the same time for some moderate to serious damage to the front of my vehicle. The work was done in a week. They texted me with updates frequently. My Mazda was returned to me not only with the damage fully repaired and pristine condition, but I swear the outside was shinier and the inside was cleaner than it has ever been!” – Mary G.
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Flow Luxury offers peace of mind to its customers by providing a lifetime guarantee on all their repairs. They pride themselves on having exemplary attention-to-detail and offer a smooth and quick repair process. We admire the work Flow Luxury does and highly recommend this shop for your winter auto needs.
“I have a 97 Acura and a lady backed into my passenger door. Flow Luxury put another door on it and painted and blended in with the body. MY CAR IS BEAUTIFUL! They cleaned it up detailed it looks like and looks like a new car! Thank you, Kyle and the guys, for all your hard work. You have one happy customer! I highly recommend Flow Luxury!” – Darlene W.
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Every Muslim parent tries to equip their children with the knowledge of Quran. The process starts with the Tajweed, where students learn how to properly pronounce the holy Quran; and then it goes on to Recitation – the proper reading of the holy Quran; the Tafseer, explanation of the holy Quran; and the Memorization (Hifz) – memorizing the holy Quran. And it’s also the duty of the parents to teach Islamic values to the children, so that they could live their life in an Islamic way.
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The Alaskan laundry
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Boston : Mariner Books, ©2016.
366 pages ; 21 cm
"A fresh debut novel about a lost, fierce young woman who finds her way to Alaska and finds herself through the hard work of fishing, as far as the icy Bering Sea Tara Marconi has made her way to "The Rock," a remote island in Alaska governed by the seasons and the demands of the world of commercial fishing. She hasn't felt at home in a long while -- her mother's death left her unmoored and created a seemingly insurmountable rift between her and her father. But in the majestic, mysterious, and tough boundary-lands of Alaska she begins to work her way up the fishing ladder -- from hatchery assistant all the way to King crabber. She learned discipline from years as a young boxer in Philly, but here she learns anew what it means to work, to connect, and -- in buying and fixing up an old tugboat -- how to make a home she knows is her own. A beautiful evocation of a place that can't help but change us and a testament to the unshakable lure of home, The Alaskan Laundry also offers an unforgettable story of one woman's journey from isolation back to the possibility of love."--,Provided by publisher.
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(CNSNews.com) – A month away from the United States’ hosting of the Summit of the Americas, Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador on Sunday stated that all countries in the hemisphere must be invited, putting pressure on the Biden administration, which wants to exclude authoritarian regimes.
Administration officials have indicated that Cuba, Nicaragua, and the Maduro regime in Venezuela – which the U.S. does not recognize – will not be invited to the June 6-10 event in Los Angeles, which has democracy as one of its key themes.
A formal decision has yet to be announced, however.
López Obrador made the comments during a visit to Cuba, where President Miguel Diaz-Canel awarded him the communist regime’s highest decoration, the Order of José Martí.
“I will insist with [President] Biden that no country in the Americas be excluded at next month’s summit in Los Angeles,” the Mexican newspaper El Financiero quoted López Obrador as saying during his acceptance speech.
He said it was up to the government of every country to decide “freely” whether or not to attend the meeting.
López Obrador, a leftist former mayor of Mexico City who was elected president in 2018, reportedly brought up the summit invitation issue during a phone conversation with Biden on April 29.
A White House readout at the time said the two had “discussed their visions for the Summit of the Americas,” but did not mention the question of invitations or participation.
The Mexico City daily El Universal reported, however, that during the conversation, “López Obrador insisted on the idea of not excluding those three countries.”
It said Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard also brought up the matter during a visit last Tuesday to Washington, where he met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
El Universal quoted Ebrard as saying after returning home that if Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua were not invited, the event should be billed as a “working meeting” rather than as the Summit of the Americas – which he said implies that “it involves all the countries of the Americas.”
Addressing a Conference on the Americans luncheon at the State Department on the same day as his meeting with Ebrard, Blinken devoted some of his remarks to the three countries concerned, but without mentioning the issue of their participation in the summit.
“In Cuba, Venezuela, more recently Nicaragua, repressive governments offer a false choice between respecting people’s rights and improving their welfare,” he said. “But the decades since that first Summit of the Americas [in 1994] have demonstrated that non-democratic governments in the Americas have delivered neither – and instead produced rising corruption and declining standards of living.”
As recently as Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said she did not believe “a final determination has been made” on summit invitations to the three governments.
But in an interview two days earlier with a Colombian television news channel, Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere Brian Nichols said he did not expect them to attend.
“It’s the president’s decision, but I think the president has been very clear about the presence of countries that by their actions do not respect democracy – they will not receive invitations,” Nichols said.
Next month’s event is the ninth Summit of the Americas, and the first to be hosted by the United States since the inaugural one, in Miami in 1994.
All members of the Organization of American States (OAS) have attended past summits. Cuba, which was expelled from the OAS in 1962, did not attend the first six, but then-President Raul Castro did participate in the 7th summit, in Panama in 2015, meeting with President Obama on the sidelines. Cuba sent its foreign minister to the 8th and most recent summit, in Peru in 2018.
The Maduro regime said it was withdrawing from the OAS in 2017, and last November President Daniel Ortega’s socialist government in Nicaragua began the process of withdrawing from the organization, declaring the move completed last month.
When a senior administration official last January first briefed media on the summit, “making democracy deliver in the Americas” was listed as one of four key themes for the event.
Asked during that background briefing about Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, the official said formal announcements would come later, but added that “the operating assumption is that we look forward to welcoming the democratically-elected leaders of the Organization of American States to the summit.”
Obama’s 2014 policy shift embracing engagement with Cuba was partially reversed by the Trump administration. Biden pledged to restore the Obama-era policies but following rare street protests in Cuba last summer he imposed new sanctions.
The U.S., along with more than 50 other governments, has not recognized Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela since accusing him of electoral fraud in 2019.
It views the leader of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, as interim president in line with country’s constitution – a position reaffirmed by Blinken in a May 2 phone call.
When Nicaragua’s Ortega won a fourth term last November, Biden in a strong worded statement called the election “rigged” and a “sham.”
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(CNSNews.com) – “We have been in this fight together, so many of us, for quite some time,” Vice President Kamala Harris told Democrat donors gathered at a private home in Los Gatos, California on Thursday.
“And I think sometimes, because we are so committed, it can feel as though this is never going to end. Will we ever get there, the place we are determined to go? And if we get there, how long can we be there before things erode or turn back? And it can be extremely dispiriting. It can make us sad. It certainly can make us angry.”
Harris devoted much of her speech to an explanation of “the place we are determined to go.”
“I just, very proudly, held as the Vice President of the United States of America, at the official residence of the Vice President of the United States of America, a Pride reception at the house — (applause) — where we talked about our trans kids, where we talked about what is happening in terms of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ in Florida and all over this country,” she said.
On the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Harris said, “It knocked the wind out of us that the United States Supreme Court would, for the first time in our nation, in the history of jurisprudence, take a constitutional right that had been recognized and take it from women…I know we all feel so strongly about this…So we must fight.”
She noted that President Biden “rightly” said on Thursday that the Senate must waive the filibuster rule so Congress can codify Roe v. Wade.
“And so that is part of it. And then part of it is what we need to do in terms of the assistance and the care that we will give those who are in need. We, as Californians, luckily have leadership who understand the crisis and the issue and the need for all of us to step out and be there for those in need.
“But we’re also going to have to focus on what’s happening in these other states…And that brings us to part of why we are here today, which is to support the DNC and its work, because elections matter. Elections matter. Federal elections matter. Who’s in Congress, if we’re going to get the Women’s Health Act passed, if we’re going to pass voting rights — that matters.
“If we’re going to pass, now that the Court came down with this decision in terms of the EPA — if we’re going to get meaningful legislation passed on greenhouse gas emissions and what we know is an absolute crisis in the world. Elections matter.
“State elections matter. Who is governor, who is lieutenant governor, who is attorney general, who is secretary of state — that matters. “Local elections matter. In these states that are talking about criminalizing women and their care providers, who is DA matters; who is sheriff matters; who is mayor who appoints the police chief matters. So we got a lot of work to do.”
Harris said Democrats must understand “what we stand for as Democrats.”
“We stand for equality. We stand for unity. We stand for freedom. We stand for extending the Child Tax Credit, which, in its first year, brought child poverty down by at least 40 percent in our country.
“We stand for a childcare tax cut that we got passed in the ARP, the American Rescue Plan, which is an $8,000 tax cut to help families pay for school supplies and medication for their children. We stand for that. We stand for building up infrastructure…”
She also mentioned the expansion of high-speed Internet and the swearing-in on Thursday of liberal Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
She even mentioned immigration — not the border crisis, but investments in Central American countries “so people don’t feel they have to flee their home.”
Harris counted many of those agenda items as accomplishments. “And there is more work to do,” she said:
— “We’re still fighting to get affordable childcare.
— “We need paid family leave.”
— “We need paid and affordable homecare.”
— “We need to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act.
— “I was one of the authors of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. We have more work to do.”
Harris repeatedly noted that “elections matter,” especially the November midterm:
“I know every year, every election we say this is the biggest one. But, man, I mean, this Court just took a constitutional right from the women of America.
“So with that, I say: Let’s fight. We know what we have to do. Let’s stand together. We are of common purpose. We know what we stand for, and we know what we’re fighting for. Because, ultimately, we’re not fighting against anything, we’re fighting for something.
“And truly, if you were to pull out on a macro level, we are fighting for the democracy of America.”
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Fulton County is already having ‘integrity’ problems with early voting for the May 24th primary. Election officials have instructed poll managers to ‘keep poll scanners powered up overnight’, in complete violation of previous procedure. The instruction was given verbally only to poll managers and not put in writing.
The EasyVote system was down last Wednesday morning. Some voters had to wait, other voters were checked in manually, and some voters were told to come back later.
One poll watcher witnessed the above and commented, “Early voting in Ga has been interesting already. Easy Vote systems are not working so voter check in is manual. Of course, we are still using Dominion Machines.
“Phone directives to poll managers instructed that they do NOT Power down equipment as of Friday, May 6. One compliance manager I witnessed was concerned that there was no directive about not powering down in writing. She went on record opposing the poll manager but had no choice but to follow his command. The directive came into poll managers via phone so they instructed workers not to power down. The Elections Director, Nadine Williams (who was previously the assistant to Richard Barron before he was out), provided the rationale below for keeping scanners on. As a poll watcher, I did not see any lines at scanners or hear concerns about slow scanners. Not powering down certainly seems odd and open to trouble.”
Friday, May 6th. Poll managers were directed by the Fulton County Elections Director Nadine Williams to NOT power down the Dominion scanners and to leave them powered on overnight. They have been instructed to leave them on every night thus far for early voting, which is a divergence from standard protocol of powering them down after the polls close. When the Elections Director was questioned as to why the sudden shift in procedure, she responded with the below statement:
“If you are proficient at all with technology, you are probably beside yourself after reading her response. I think so many of us are aware that if you have a cache build up or any type of computer issues, the first thing IT or tech support asks you is did you try restarting your computer? They do not ask you to leave it powered on all night with no action. For additional context, there is no other county to my knowledge in Georgia that is leaving their scanners on overnight. Once again, another divergence from protocol by Fulton County. Poll workers have also attested that by leaving them on overnight does NOT seem to have reduced the scan time for ballots. Shocker! It has also been reported that Dominion scanners do have the ability to connect to the internet if configured or programmed correctly, so why has Fulton County diverged from protocol as the only county in the state to do so with a laughable explanation as to why? Georgians deserve answers,” declared one election worker who desires to remain anonymous. | <urn:uuid:fffb7e6c-deec-476c-83b6-3d5477798962> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://libertywire.net/poll-watchers-sound-the-alarm-on-potential-election-fraud-witnessed-in-early-voting-for-primaries/ | 2023-09-27T12:23:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00398.warc.gz | en | 0.984374 | 589 |
Notes descriptive of a panoramic sketch of Athens, taken May, 1839 : sold in aid of the funds of the London Benevolent Repository.Publisher: London : W.H. Dalton, 1839.Description: 8 p., 1 fold. leaf of plates : ill. ; 28 cm.Other title: Panoramic sketch of Athens [Cover title]Subject(s): Athens (Greece) -- Description and travel
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Cover title: Panoramic sketch of Athens.
Author's name appears on folded plate.
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