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A Gay President, "Gay Days" and a Gay Couple on TV: Disney Delivers when it Comes to Gay Rights Nikki Gloudeman Oh, snap! Disney has decided to stop providing funding to the Boy Scouts of America due to the organization's anti-gay policy. It's easy to look at this as a shocking move on the part of an all-American icon, but (who knew?!) Disney has actually been a vocal proponent of gay rights for a really long time. Consider the following: 1. The president of Disney World is gay Last February, Disney World welcomed its first openly gay president, George Kalogridis, who had previously served in the same role at Disneyland. As highlighted on the Disney blog, Kalogridis spoke out about gay bullying in the "It Gets Better" campaign before assuming his current position. 2. Gay Days has been running proud for nearly 25 years Disney World has been holding "Gay Days" for about 24 years, an extraordinary number when you consider how different attitudes were back in 1991. This gathering of LGBT individuals is now considered one of the largest gay pride events in the world, and Anaheim's Disneyland has an offshoot, too. While not officially sanctioned by Disney, the company has always welcomed the event, despite the requisite doomsday backlash from a vocal base of conservatives. 3. Lesbian couple recently treated as no big deal on Disney Channel Earlier this year, the Disney Channel show Good Luck Charlie featured, for the first time, a lesbian couple. Best of all, the two-mom moment was treated as something totally normal. Again, Disney did this despite it ticking off many freaked-out viewers. 4. Since 1995, the company has provided equal benefits to gay employees For going on two decades, Disney has provided health benefits to gay partners of its employees. As with Gay Days, this is particularly impressive when you consider how different the public felt about homosexuality 20 years ago, and that (surprise!) the company has "caught hell" for the decision, with some even threatening to boycott the company when it initially announced the decision. Disney's strong record doesn't end there. The company also came out in opposition to DOMA and invites same-sex couples to its fairy-tale weddings. And now, of course, there's this high-profile Boy Scouts burn. The company obviously hasn't been perfect on the issue, but it's worth applauding what it has done for the LGBT community. Remember: This is a brand that's all about Main Street USA squeaky-clean family values. If it can embrace gay rights, surely mainstream America can, too. Right? Now, about that gay princess thing... Image of 2007 Disney World Gay Days event: Wikimedia Commons Gay Days Good Luck Charlie I’m Genderfluid And Here’s What I’d Like You To Know 7 Ways To Make It Through A Disney Trip Without Wanting To Leave Your Family I'm Not Doing Emotional Labor For Past Lovers Anymore We Need To Talk About The Pressure To Be Femme When You're Fat What Plus-Size Fashion Looks Like For My Queer, Fat Body

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[ARCHIVED] Jack Sellers Elected Chairman of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors January 6, 2021 – PHOENIX – Jack Sellers, the newly-elected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, says he’s focused on building a brighter future for Maricopa County. Watch the Full Speech > “Over the last year, I have watched as our whole nation has been shaken to its core,” said Sellers. “The faster we as a County, a State and a Nation can beat this virus, the faster we can secure a brighter future for all Americans.” Chairman Sellers says the first step is ending the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring residents have accurate information about the spread of the virus and timely access to vaccines. “My office will look to expand our efforts to educate on facts, especially when it comes to the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. The critics are loud; we will be louder,” Sellers stated. “We will continue to lead based on science and common sense.” The next step, according to Chairman Sellers, is restoring trust in elections to the average voter. “The Board of Supervisors welcomes good-faith efforts to make our elections the best they can be. That is why my colleagues and I support a full forensic audit of our election tabulation equipment once all litigation related to the 2020 General Election is over,” Sellers said. “I have full faith in our team and the integrity of our elections.” He noted that previous audits and hand counts have shown the 2020 elections were safe, secure, and accurate. Another top priority is crafting and getting voter approval for a regional transportation and infrastructure plan to replace Prop 400. As the nation’s fastest-growing county, Chairman Sellers says a comprehensive transportation plan is essential to ensure that we continue to be an attractive destination for families and businesses. “We cannot lose sight of planning for our future,” Sellers said. “As hard as it is to remember, the current crises are temporary. What we must focus on is how to sustain and improve quality of life in our region for the next 20 years. Extensive expansion of smart infrastructure will be the key to our future success. I truly hope that we, along with our cities/towns and MAG (Maricopa County Association of Governments), can put in the work and make the tough decisions necessary to assure the next generation has an opportunity to enjoy the quality of life available to our citizens today.” Jack Sellers has served on the Board of Supervisors, representing District 1, since his appointment in February 2019. In November, voters elected him to serve a four-year term on the Board. Jack Sellers succeeds Clint Hickman as Chairman. You can learn more about Chairman Sellers’ priorities on the District 1 website at Maricopa.gov/District1. Other News in Board of Supervisors, District 1

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Posts Tagged ‘Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith’ An Evening With Elizabeth Gilbert & Anne Lamott Posted in Authors, Bones, Books, Creative Nonfiction, Essay, Memoir, On the Road, Relationships, Spirituality, Writers, Writing, tagged An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert and Anne Lamott, Anne Lamott, Bird By Bird, books about spirituality, Carolyn Flynn, Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith, Operating Instructions, Ruth Stone, spiritual paths, Traveling Mercies, UCLA events on April 9, 2008| 45 Comments » By Carolyn Flynn For red Ravine SAGE Editor, author and redRavine.com contributor Carolyn Flynn recently attended “An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert and Anne Lamott” on the UCLA campus. To loosen up before writing a new book, Elizabeth Gilbert invites one person to join her and live inside her head. She says she wrote Eat Pray Love as a letter to her friend Darcy. “You should never begin unless you have in mind one person,” Gilbert says. “It’s good if you choose somebody who likes you.” Gilbert is before an audience at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus with Anne Lamott, author of Operating Instructions and Traveling Mercies, and they are sharing tattoos and exchanging metaphors because that’s what writers do when they get together. “Like my boots?” Gilbert says, clicking her toes together, then her heels, “I’m acting like a second grader,” she says. Gilbert has just introduced Lamott and everyone is laughing. My son is slapping his knee and nearly falling on the floor. Gilbert confesses that she was so giddy when Lamott blurbed her book that she drank two margaritas and ate an entire bag of Halloween candy. When she called Lamott to thank her, she thought about chirping out that charming anecdote, but then, she says, “I realized that might not be the most professional way to introduce myself.” Now, with 4 million copies of Eat Pray Love sold, their lecture agents have brought them together for two nights of conversation — here at Royce Hall and the next night on Lamott’s home turf in Marin County, California. It’s a rare evening that’s been waiting to happen for about the past four years, starting back with that crisis point in Gilbert’s life when she was going through a highly charged divorce and a gut-wrenching breakup with her transitional relationship (“It didn’t work. No one could see that coming,” she says, deadpanning). Gilbert was planning her trip to Italy, India and Indonesia that would be the tableau for Eat Pray Love and pitching the idea to her editor. But a book about spirituality was a tough sell. We’re talking about people who say “fuck” eight times before breakfast but can’t say the G-word, Gilbert says. And forget about the J-word. She told her editor, “But don’t worry, I feel like I can tell that story, kind of like Anne Lamott would.” And so the seed of a great pairing was born. Gilbert breaks away from the format that the writers’ lecture agents prescribed for them and introduces Lamott to the audience. “If she had not done this, there wouldn’t have been a path,” she says. “She proved to the world that you can write about divinity in a way that does not make intelligent people want to projectile vomit.” That blurb that prompted Gilbert’s ecstatic binge on fun-size M&Ms meant a lot. “If she liked the book, if she did blurb me, then it was a stamp of authenticity: It’s safe to read this.” Thoughts on Faith Then Lamott reads her story, “Ski Patrol,” from Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith. Again, my son’s sides are splitting with giddy laughter, maybe because he relates to Lamott’s son’s embarrassment about her feeble attempts to ski, a lack of grace he can easily picture in his own mother. In the story, Lamott takes a rather ungraceful and ill-advised leap from the chair lift and lands in a contorted heap in a mound of snow. She has no other choice but to ask for help, she says, “something I force myself to do every four to five years.” But she believes that help will always come — eventually. For instance, she says, “America will heal from the Bush years — eventually.” After her reading, the two writers sit in comfy chairs like we’re all just in their living room. Lamott launches the conversation with, “So what’s your favorite question for an interviewer to ask you?” But she follows with this question, before Gilbert can answer: “Are you on any particular spiritual path?” Gilbert admits to “cherry-picking” in Eat Pray Love but says we should not be apologetic about embracing a diversity of spiritual beliefs. Spirituality is evolving, and many of the current structures aren’t a perfect fit. If she had to say just one, it would the yogic path, which led her to the ashram in India. “Buddhism makes the most sense intellectually, but it doesn’t grab my heart,” Gilbert says. Part of her needs the messiness of not having just one path, Gilbert says, but she tells Lamott she admires her for being anchored in one church community, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Marin City, California. “You have one place that’s your home,” Gilbert says. “I admire that. While drinking from many wells.” Lamott, who describes her church as the one with the scraggly Charlie Brown Christmas tree and the ragged hearts, says it was just the right place for her. “I am very devout, but I don’t have certainty or conviction. The opposite of faith isn’t doubt; it’s certainty.” Though many people look to her for wisdom, she says she’s unqualified to answer spiritual questions that the greatest minds of the world have explored, such as how to explain suffering. “I’m just a post-alcoholic, post-menopausal tired person. I don’t know.” Lamott’s down-to-earth spirituality is easy to embrace. “Like everybody else, I forget it. I think things into the ground.” But it’s very simple. It’s about how you live and how you respond to suffering. All traditions know this. “When you see suffering, you don’t look away.” Lamott was raised in an atheist home with a strong social justice orientation, so her faith is through the lens of helping others. “If I want to feel really loving, I need to do loving things,” she says. “Faith without works is dead.” Gilbert notes that when she examined the arc of Lamott’s work, she saw an evolution from Operating Instructions, Lamott’s memoir of the first year of her son’s life, which came not too long after she got sober. Lamott was a single mom who hadn’t planned on raising a baby boy on her own. Gilbert notes that in Operating Instructions there were “so many shredded edges,” but now Lamott has raised a son to adulthood and written three books on faith and people are coming to her. But Lamott won’t say it’s easier for her. “When I wake up in the morning, I’m mentally ill.” All of her obsessive-compulsive disorders and addiction tendencies have woken up already and made the coffee and they’re sitting on the bed. “I have written so many books. People think it goes well for me.” But she says, “Humor and laughter are carbonated forms of holiness.” On Writing: A Work Ethic and a Little Grace Neither writer says it’s easy to write. Neither says she has any discipline whatsoever. Gilbert tells a story about the poet Ruth Stone, who would receive poems fully formed in her imagination. Her challenge was racing up from the strawberry fields back to the house to get a pen and paper and get it down before it left. To this, Lamott says, “I’ve never heard of Ruth Stone until now, but she is now my mortal enemy.” For example, Lamott says, it took her two weeks to write the 1,500 words in “Ski Patrol.” Her first prayer in the morning, when she’s greeted with all of her demons is “God, help me get out of the way so that what needs to be written can be written.” For her, the process is to work really hard to get the “shitty first draft” that she writes about in Bird by Bird, her book about writing, and the rest is getting out of the way. “Everything is five or six drafts.” Gilbert calls it the “angel and the plow mule,” harkening to her Calvinist work ethic Connecticut upbringing. “This is my job. I’m the plow mule,” she says. She believes that if she works hard enough, the angel will come along and put the moving sidewalk under your plow. “For artists, the enemy is perfectionism,” Lamott comments to this. When you are writing, you are finding out slowly what it is. “You have to un-learn everything they told you. You have to waste paper.” The Auntie Brigade Gilbert has not taken the path of motherhood, and Lamott asks about that. Gilbert attributes much of her angst in her 20s and early 30s to grieving that. She knew she wasn’t going to have children, by choice. She says when you examine any human settlement in any culture, any time, you’ll find a very consistent 10 to 20 percent of females who don’t have children. It’s so consistent, that she has concluded that it’s a genetic necessity to have a cadre of adult, caring, compassionate women who do not have their own children. She calls it the “Auntie Brigade,” and she likes to think of herself as a “sparent” — a spare parent. “I feel a kinship with those women,” Gilbert says, adding an aside that she has since married her sweetheart from Eat Pray Love. “What’s the most important thing you know?” Lamott asks her. “Gentleness,” Gilbert says. She’s learned how to be gentle with herself, like the “older sister, older me” in Eat Pray Love. This is the older, wiser self who will say, “You want to do that? Well, that’s OK. You know it didn’t work out so well the last time. But if you really need to do that, you can do that.” She’s learned to trust that wise counsel, which grants her free will with compassion. “You haven’t asked, but I’m going to tell you,” Lamott says. “What’s the most important thing I know? We’re all afraid.” Lamott, who takes the spotlight for a bit to sound off on the presidential election, says in America, we’re all walking around with “this sheet metal loneliness.” American culture is about disguising that. “In America, if you do fall into the abyss, you go shopping. Go to Ikea and buy a throw rug.” This “sheet metal loneliness” is protecting us from the dark night of the soul, Lamott says. We are very fearful, “but truth and beauty win out. The right thing will happen.” Photos of Gilbert and Lamott from authors’ websites; photo of Lamott by Mark Richards; book photo © 2008 by ybonesy. All rights reserved.

We here at The Reel Deal enjoy making fun of George Lucas a lot. Mainly, we target him for the fact that hokey Naboo sequence for “Attack of the Clones” and the fact that he will be rereleasing “The Phantom Menace” in 3D later this year. The latest release under the Lucas name is “Red Tails” or as I will call it here, “DubTales” for the absurd soundtrack that has been accompanying its commercials. During Lucas’s interview on “The Daily Show” on Monday night, I saw a side of him that took me off guard: he was forthright rather than pompous. This looked a lot more like the guy who made “American Graffiti” and “A New Hope.” “DubTales” is yet another movie about the Tuskegee Airmen, the brave African American fighter pilots who, against all odds, took to the sky and fought for America during World War II. Lucas has been working on this movie since 1988, and various people, including himself and Samuel L. Jackson, have been slated to direct. Anthony Hemingway is slated to direct a final script written by John Ridley. Anthony is unfortunately not related to Ernest, but Ridley is credited with the story for “Three Kings,” one of the best war movies ever made. Perhaps he can bring something original to a story that has been told so many times on film. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg raping Indiana Jones (courtesy of South Park). The story behind the making of “DubTales” is an interesting story itself. According to Lucas, studios were hesitant to finance a story like this. Studios today largely concentrate on foreign box office, as that is where the real money is. It is no longer just about making movies that will appeal to Middle America, but what will appeal to the rest of the world. Instead of doing careful research, the easiest thing to do in order to break cultural barriers is to make movies that have less emphasis on story, and more emphasis on explosions. This explains the existence of the “Transformers” series. So apparently, an inspirational story about African Americans won’t sell well overseas. I have never conducted a focus group, and don’t know if any were actually conducted to reach this conclusion, but the most perplexing part about this is that even George Lucas can have trouble getting a movie made. Lucas was not trying to make “DubTales” for a foreign audience. Rather, he is targeting it toward teenage boys, whom he would like to learn more about this momentous story. That explains the Dubstep soundtrack in the trailer. I appreciate his efforts, but adding music like this to a movie about World War II seems wrong. It feels less like finding the right audience and more like pandering. And how could I resist making fun of blatant pandering? Teenage boys should be encouraged to see movies about history, but they should not be the one deciding the way in which they are made. This picture has no purpose here, I just think it’s funny. It is very possible that this ad was just an attempt to grab an audience and not a reflection on the actual film. I have been starting to trust ad campaigns for movies less and less by the day, thanks in part to how the trailers for “War Horse,” “Hugo,” and “Young Adult” represented their respective movies so inaccurately. Trailers are not the selling of the actual product, that is what buying tickets is for. Trailers are meant as a tool for hype, but given that no one seems to know how to represent a movie accurately nowadays, studios should look into heavier use of word of mouth. I believe George Lucas cares more about the movies he makes than he lets on, and I will consider seeing “Red Tails,” but never “DubTales.” Watch the Interview Here: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook This entry was posted in Advertising, Dubstep, DubTales, Focus Groups, George Lucas, Marketing, Red Tails, Star Wars, Trailers, Tuskegee Airmen, World War II on January 11, 2012 by ian0592. ← 2011: In A Weak Year, There Are Still 10 Best Movies Check This Out: If We Don’t, Remember Me →

Category Archives: Midwest Free Screening of ‘Black Panther’ at Art House Theaters – Live Q&A with Ryan Coogler – Tuesday, November 27th Posted on November 19, 2018 by Melissa Hanson — Leave a reply PRESS RELEASE Black Panther returns to the big screen with free screenings at nonprofit art house theaters nationwide on Tuesday, November 27 at 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET. Presented by Film Comment, a publication of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and supported by the Art House Convergence, the event will feature a post-screening Q&A with director Ryan Coogler, taking place at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael, CA, streamed live to participating theaters. A full list of theaters can be found below. Check local theater listings for more details. The one-night-only event offers audiences an opportunity to experience the acclaimed film on the big screen once again with their local communities. Leading up to and during the Q&A, attendees are invited to submit their questions to Ryan Coogler on Twitter with the hashtag #AskBlackPanther. All attendees will receive a free one-year digital subscription to Film Comment magazine. Coogler, director and co-writer of Black Panther, was featured on the cover of Film Comment‘s March-April 2018 issue with a story by Devika Girish. Nicolas Rapold, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, will moderate the discussion. Black Panther is director Ryan Coogler’s take on a modern African hero and a utopian vision of what an uncolonized Africa might look like. The film explores the conflict between two powerful men, one African and one African-American, who are mirror images of each other, each grappling with his own history, home, and very identity. When Prince T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) becomes king of the hidden, technologically advanced kingdom Wakanda, he is forced to defend his throne against rogue mercenary Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan). Wakanda is also alive with strong, intelligent women-from Wakanda’s elite all-female security force, led by Okoye (Danai Gurira), to the international spy Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), to T’Challa’s tech-savvy sister (Letitia Wright) and mother (Angela Bassett)-who are portrayed as equals to the men they protect and advise. Film Comment is for everyone, art houses are for everyone, and Black Panther is for everyone. Film Comment presents Black Panther with support from the Art House Convergence 4:00pm PST/7:00pm EST PARTICIPATING THEATERS Austin, TX – AFS Cinema (Austin Film Society) 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752 https://www.austinfilm.org Boston, MA – Brattle Theatre 40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138 http://www.brattlefilm.org Denver, CO – Sie FilmCenter (Denver Film Society) 2510 East Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206 https://www.denverfilm.org Detroit, MI – Michigan Theater 603 E Liberty St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 https://www.michtheater.org Los Angeles, CA – DGA Theater 7920 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046 https://www.dga.org/The-Guild/Theaters.aspx Miami, FL – O Cinema Wynwood 90 NW 29th St, Miami, FL 33127 https://www.o-cinema.org New York, NY – Film Society of Lincoln Center 144 W. 65th Street, New York, NY 10023 https://www.filmlinc.org Princeton, NJ – Garden Theater in Princeton 7006, 160 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542 http://www.thegardentheatre.com Philadelphia, PA – Ambler Theater 108 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 http://amblertheater.org San Diego, CA – Digital Gym Cinema 2921 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 https://digitalgym.org San Francisco, CA – Roxie Theater https://www.roxie.com San Rafael, CA – Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center 1118 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901 https://rafaelfilm.cafilm.org Seattle, WA – NorthWest Film Forum 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 https://nwfilmforum.org Published since 1962, Film Comment magazine features in-depth reviews, critical analysis, and feature coverage of mainstream, art-house, and avant-garde filmmaking from around the world. Today a bimonthly print magazine and a website, the magazine was founded under the editorship of Gordon Hitchens, who was followed by Richard Corliss, Harlan Jacobson, Richard Jameson, Gavin Smith, and Nicolas Rapold. Past and present contributing critics include Paul Arthur, David Bordwell, Richard Combs, Manohla Dargis, Raymond Durgnat, Roger Ebert, Manny Farber, Howard Hampton, Molly Haskell, J. 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This new body armor is amazing for hunting, shooting and other activities. “I am thrilled to welcome military services personnel to our Regal theatres, and to offer this great opportunity to show our appreciation to the families who have made sacrifices for us all,” said Steve Bunnell, Chief Content and Programming Officer at Regal Entertainment Group. Greg Sica, Vice President of Business Development for MovieTickets.com, said, “We are honored to support this screening of Megan’s brave story for America’s finest heroes. As a company, MovieTickets.com is extremely proud of our military members and their contributions to protect and maintain our freedom. MEGAN LEAVEY is a film that captures their courage and we are proud to be a part of sharing that narrative along with our collaborators at AT&T and Regal.” The film recounts Megan Leavey’s life following the death of her best friend to enlisting in the ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps. When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, she identifies with a particularly aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy. Starring Kate Mara, Ramón Rodríguez, Tom Felton, Bradley Whitford, Will Patton, Sam Keeley with Common and Edie Falco. Directed by Cowperthwaite (BLACKFISH) from a screenplay by Pamela Gray and Annie Mumolo & Tim Lovestedt, MEGAN LEAVEY was produced by Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon and Jennifer Monroe. Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged kate mara, MEGAN LEAVEY | Leave a reply Warner Bros. Pictures Launches Worldwide “KING FOR A DAY” Event to Celebrate “KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD” No need to pull a sword from stone! In partnership with various theatres across the globe, Warner Bros. Pictures will crown lucky film fans “King (or Queen) for a Day,” giving them an opportunity to see Guy Ritchie’s gritty, modern take on the legendary tale in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword—for free!—and well in advance of its May 12 release date. In North America: Moviegoers will just need to click a special link in order to take their place among the first fans to see the film. Admission is on a first-come, first-served, while-supplies-last basis. In the U.S.: Starting today, those who are the quickest to click will not only win two free tickets to an advance screening of the movie at one of 150 select AMC Theatres nationwide, they will also be given gifts fit for a movie king, including a limited edition “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” hat and a special poster created by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey. Click: AMCKingForADay.com to find a participating AMC theatre and to win admission. Screenings at all AMC locations will take place on Thursday, April 27, at 7:00 PM local time. In Canada: Fans can start clicking on https://www.landmarkcinemas.com/king-for-a-day-screening/today to win their tickets and be gifted with the limited edition hat and Shepard Fairey poster inspired by the film. Participating locations will include select theatres in Calgary (Landmark Cinemas 16 Country Hills); Edmonton (Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre); Vancouver (Landmark Cinemas 12 Guildford Surrey); Winnipeg (Landmark Cinemas 8 Grant Park); Victoria (Landmark Cinemas 4 University Heights); and Kelowna (Landmark Cinemas Grand 10). The screening event will have food and snacks for the intermission and for the end of the show, also there will be custom bottles of water for each person as a souvenir with a special designed label of the logo of the movie, all from custom water New York for special parties or events. All screenings will take place on Thursday, April 27, at 7:00 PMlocal time. Internationally: Fans in more than 20 markets, including China, South Korea, UK, Russia and Mexico, can also be dubbed “King for a Day” and among the first to see the film at early screenings in their cities, in partnership with local exhibitors. Acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. Starring Charlie Hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic Excalibur myth, tracing Arthur’s journey from the streets to the throne. When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern (Jude Law), Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy…whether he likes it or not. Starring with Hunnam (FX’s “Sons of Anarchy”) and Oscar nominee Law (“Cold Mountain,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley”) are Astrid Bergès-Frisbey (“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”) as Mage; Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” “In America”) as Bedivere; Aidan Gillen (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) as Goose-Fat Bill; and Eric Bana (“Star Trek”) as Arthur’s father, King Uther Pendragon. Guy Ritchie (“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” the “Sherlock Holmes” films) directed the film from a screenplay by Joby Harold (“Awake”) and Guy Ritchie & Lionel Wigram, story by David Dobkin (“The Judge”) and Joby Harold. The film is produced by Oscar winner Akiva Goldsman (“A Beautiful Mind,” “I Am Legend”), Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell (“Awake,” “Holy Rollers”), and “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and “Sherlock Holmes” producers Steve Clark-Hall, Guy Ritchie and Lionel Wigram. David Dobkin and Bruce Berman are executive producers. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is set for release on May 12, 2017, the film will be distributed in North America by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. The film has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sequences of violence and action, some suggestive content and brief strong language. Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged Aidan Gillen, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, eric bana, Guy Ritchie, jude law, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | Leave a reply Advance Screening of ‘Going in Style’ for AMC Stubs members nationwide! AMC Stubs program is offering members a chance to see an advance screening of Going in Style on Wednesday March 22nd nationwide. Oscar winners Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby), Michael Caine (The Cider House Rules, Hannah and Her Sisters) and Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine) team up as lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty, in director Zach Braff’s comedy Going in Style. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. The film also stars two-time Oscar nominee Ann-Margret (Tommy, Carnal Knowledge) as Annie, a grocery cashier who’s been checking Al out in more ways than one. Joey King (Wish I Was Here) stars as Joe’s whip-smart granddaughter, Brooklyn; with Oscar nominee Matt Dillon (Crash) as FBI Agent Hamer; and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future trilogy) as the guys’ lodge buddy, Milton. John Ortiz (Silver Linings Playbook) also stars as Jesus, a man of unspecified credentials who agrees to show the guys the ropes, and Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) as Joe’s former son-in-law, Murphy, whose pot clinic con Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged Alan Arkin, amc stubs, AMC Theaters, Ann-Margret, Christopher Lloyd, Going in Style, Joey King, John Ortiz, Matt Dillon, Michael Caine, morgan freeman, Peter Serafinowicz, zach braff | Leave a reply Advance Screening of ‘Gifted’ for AMC Stubs Members Nationwide AMC Stubs program is offering members a chance to see an advance screening of Gifted on Tuesday March 21st nationwide. Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) – in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary’s teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well. Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged amc stubs, AMC Theaters, chris evans, Gifted | Leave a reply “Sing Saturday” to be the biggest advanced screening program in Universal’s history! First 200 Moviegoers in Line at 200 AMC Theatres Nationwide Can Enjoy Biggest Advance-Screening Program in Universal’s History “Sing Saturday” Launches Event Film Starring Oscar® Winners Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon, as Well as Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton and Tori Kelly Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures and AMC Theatres today announced a Thanksgiving weekend event for audiences of all ages: “Sing Saturday,” a celebration of free screenings of the new event film from Illumination at 200 AMC Theatres nationwide, on November 26. From the creators of Despicable Me, Sing—in which Academy Award® winners Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon lead an all-star cast—arrives nationwide on December 21, 2016. Tickets for “Sing Saturday” screenings are available on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 200 moviegoers in line at participating AMC Theatres on Saturday, November 26 (10 a.m. local time). Audiences are encouraged to bring their family and friends of all ages and experience the film Variety calls “a game changer.” Moviegoers must be in line to receive a ticket for the screening. “We are so proud that ‘Sing Saturday’ marks the biggest advance-screening program in the history of Universal Pictures and are honored to join AMC as we kick off the holiday season with Illumination’s gift for moviegoers of every generation,” said Nick Carpou, President of Distribution, Universal. “For the past several years, Sing has been a labor of love for everyone at Illumination, as well as the tireless performers who have poured their hearts into this movie,” said Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination. “We know audiences of all ages will embrace the heart and the humor of this extraordinary film and can’t wait for movie lovers to experience Sing over Thanksgiving weekend, throughout the holiday season and beyond.” “For AMC movie-loving audiences of all ages who have cooked through Thanksgiving Thursday and shopped through Black Friday, AMC is thrilled to offer a holiday-entertainment treat with Sing Saturday,” said Elizabeth Frank, EVP and Chief Content and Programming Officer, AMC Theatres. For more information and a list of AMC Theatres participating in “Sing Saturday,” please visit www.SingSaturday.com. Posted in Events, Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, South, West | Tagged amc theatres, Illumination Entertainment, matthew mcconaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Sing, universal pictures | Leave a reply Advanced Screening of ‘Mother’s Day’ in US and Canada!! Gofobo has released passes to attend an advanced screening of Mother’s Day starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis and we have them for you below! The following cities are: Harahan, LA South Miami, FL National City, CA Wanna go?! Click on the link below and grab some while supplies last! Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Mothers day | Leave a reply Advanced Screening of ‘Green Room’ Nationwide Bloody Disgusting has your passes for an advanced screening of the upcoming thriller Green Room starring Patrick Stewart, Anton Yelchin and Imogen Poots and we have them for you below! Saint Louis Park, MN Wanna go?! Click on the link below! Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged Green Room | Leave a reply Advanced Screening of ‘Hardcore Henry’ Nationwide! STX Entertainment has just released codes to see Hardcore Henry nationwide on various dates in the following cities: Gainsville, FL Wanna go?! Click on the link below and grab a pair while supplies last! Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged hardcore henry | Leave a reply Advanced Screening of ‘Sing Street’ Nationwide *Regal Crown Club* Regal Crown Club has just posted screening for SING STREET on Wednesday April 13th in the following locations: Mount Pleasant, SC Rolling Hills Estates, CA Westlake, OH SING STREET takes us back to 1980s Dublin seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) who is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents’ relationship and money troubles, while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious, über-cool and beautiful Raphina (Lucy Boynton), and with the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. There’s only one problem: he’s not part of a band…yet. She agrees, and now Conor must deliver what he’s promised – calling himself “Cosmo” and immersing himself in the vibrant rock music trends of the decade, he forms a band with a few lads, and the group pours their heart into writing lyrics and shooting videos. Inspired by writer/director John Carney’s (ONCE, BEGIN AGAIN) life and love for music, SING STREET shows us a world where music has the power to take us away from the turmoil of everyday life and transform us into something greater. Wanna go?! Click on the link below and grab passes while supplies last! Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged sing street | Leave a reply Advanced Screenings of ‘Everybody Wants Some’ Nationwide Contest Gofobo is running a few contests across the nation to see Richard Linklater’s spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused, Everybody Wants Some!!, in theaters this April. The screenings will take place in the following locations: West Homestead, PA Wanna go?! Click on the link below and enter! Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged everybody wants some | Leave a reply Advanced Screenings of ‘Criminal’ from Regal Crown Club in Select Cities Nationwide Regal Crown Club is presenting advanced screenings of Criminal starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds. The story of the right man in the wrong body. In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous death-row inmate in hopes the he will complete the operative’s mission. Summit Entertainment and Millennium Films present a Benderspink production and Millennium Films production and a Campbell Grobman Films production, a film by Ariel Vromen. The screenings will take place on Wednesday April 6th in the following cities Kahului, HI Kaneohe, HI Midlothian, VA (2 locations) Orlando, FL (2 locations) Pearl City, HI Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged criminal, kevin costner | Leave a reply Advance Screening: ‘In The Heart of the Sea’ *AMC Stubs Members Only* AMC Stubs has your passes for an advanced screening of Ron Howard’s In The Heart of the Sea. The film stars Chris Hemsworth (“The Avengers,” “Rush”) as the vessel’s veteran first mate Owen Chase; Benjamin Walker (“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”) as its inexperienced Captain, George Pollard; Cillian Murphy (“The Dark Knight Rises”) as second mate Matthew Joy; and Ben Whishaw (“Skyfall”) as novelist Herman Melville, whose inquiries into the event 30 years later helped bring the story to light. Tom Holland (“The Impossible”) also stars as young seaman Tom Nickerson, and Brendan Gleeson (“Edge of Tomorrow”) as the same man, 30 years later. Spanish actor Jordi Mollà (“Riddick”) is the captain of another ship, the Archimedes, who tries to warn the Essex of what may lie ahead. The screenings are on Tuesday November 1st in the following locations: Morrow, GA South Barrington, IL Grapevine, TX Highland Village, TX Highlands Ranch, CO Livonia, MI Auburn Hills, MI North Fort Myers, FL Indepence, MO Baraboo, WI Fitchburg, WI Houma, LA Hamilton, NJ North Dartmouth, MA Emeryville, CA Burlington, WA Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged Ben Whishaw, Benjamin Walker, brendan gleeson, chris hemsworth, cillian murphy, In The Heart of the Sea, Jordi Mollà, ron howard, Tom Holland | Leave a reply Advanced Screenings of ‘Sisters’ from Regal Crown Club in Select Cities Nationwide Regal Crown Club is presenting advanced screenings of the hilarious new Tina Fey and Amy Poehler comedy Sisters, a new film from Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore about two disconnected sisters summoned home to clean out their childhood bedroom before their parents sell the family house. Looking to recapture their glory days, they throw one final high-school-style party for their classmates, which turns into the cathartic rager that a bunch of ground-down adults really need. Fey produces the comedy alongside Jay Roach (Meet the Parents series), and Poehler executive produces from a script by Paula Pell (TV’s Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock). The screenings will take place on Wednesday November 18th in the following cities Lakewood, WA Sheffield Village, OH Walled Lake, MI Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged Amy Poehler, sisters, tina fey | Leave a reply Advanced Screening of ‘Creed’ in Select Theaters Nationwide *Regal Crown Club* Posted on October 29, 2015 by Michael Petrelli — Leave a reply Regal Crown Club is sponsoring a bunch of advanced screenings for the upcoming drama Creed on Wednesday November 11th and we have them for you below! Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa. Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo—the fierce rival who became his closest friend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent more deadly than any he faced in the ring. With Rocky in his corner, it isn’t long before Adonis gets his own shot at the title…but can he develop not only the drive but also the heart of a true fighter, in time to get into the ring? The screenings are in the following cities: Colonial Heights, VA Garner, NC Pinellas Park, FL Wanna go?! Click on the link below and grab a pair of passes while supplies last Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged creed, Michael B. Jordan, sylvester stallone | Leave a reply Advanced Screening of ‘Spotlight’ in Select Theaters Nationwide *Regal Crown Club* Regal Crown Club is sponsoring a bunch of advanced screenings for the upcoming drama Spotlight and we have them for you below! Starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Brian d’Arcy James and Stanley Tucci, Spotlight tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a crisis in one of the world’s oldest and most trusted institutions. When the newspaper’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters delve into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Tom McCarthy, Spotlight is a tense investigative thriller, tracing the steps to one of the biggest crime stories in modern times. The screenings will take place in the following cities: Wanna go?! Click the link below and grab a pair while supplies last Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged john slattery, Liev Schreiber, mark ruffalo, Michael Keaton, rachel mcadams, Spotlight, Stanley Tucci, Tom McCarthy | Leave a reply Advanced Screening of ‘The 33’ in Select Theaters Nationwide *Regal Crown Club* Posted on October 9, 2015 by Michael Petrelli — Leave a reply Regal Crown Club is sponsoring a bunch of advanced screenings for the upcoming drama The 33 and we have them for you below! In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a 100-year-old gold and copper mine. Over the next 69 days, an international team worked night and day in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped men as their families and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions – and time – were quickly running out. A story of resilience, personal transformation and triumph of the human spirit, the film takes us to the Earth’s darkest depths, revealing the psyches of the men trapped in the mine, and depicting the courage of both the miners and their families who refused to give up. Based on the gripping true story of survival—and filmed with the cooperation of the miners, their families and their rescuers—The 33 reveals the never-before-seen actual events that unfolded, above and below ground, which became nothing less than a worldwide phenomenon. Ukiah, CA Sheridan, CO Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged the 33 | Leave a reply Broad Green Pictures Announces 99 Homes: 99 Good Deeds Initiative in 20 Cities Nationwide Broad Green Pictures announces the launch of 99 Homes: 99 Good Deeds, a charitable initiative to encourage individuals to perform one good deed to help a member of their community and to underscore the positive impact that even the smallest amounts of assistance can have. The launch comes just ahead of the release of the studio’s upcoming film 99 Homes debuting in theatres on Sept. 25, expanding nationwide Oct. 9. In collaboration with local organizations in 20 cities throughout the United States, Broad Green Pictures will perform 99 good deeds. In Phoenix, Broad Green Pictures has partnered with non-profit charity Phoenix Rescue Mission. To prepare for the holiday season, the Mission is in desperate need of food, water, blankets, clothing, shoes, sleeping bags and monetary donations. To help with this effort, the studio will donate 99 (admit two) passes for the advance screening on October 5th to be given to the first 99 people to donate. Broad Green Pictures will also host a canned food drive at the screening where people who bring at least one canned food item will be entered to win a 99 Homes prize pack including promo items from the film, a medium popcorn to enjoy during the screening and two VIP tickets to a future screening of one of their upcoming films. Additional national partner organizations include: New York: Make Them Visible Los Angeles: LA Family Housing Chicago: North Side Housing and Supportive Services Philadelphia: Rosa’s Pizza San Francisco: Compass Family Services Boston: Haley House Washington, D.C.: Friendship Place Atlanta: United Way of Greater Atlanta Houston: Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston – Meals on Wheels Detroit: South Oakland Shelter Seattle: Mercy Housing Northwest Tampa: Agency for Community Treatment Services Minneapolis: YouthLink Miami: HOPE South Florida Cleveland: Greater Cleveland Food Bank Orlando: Faith Promise of Greater Orlando Sacramento: Steps Forward 99 Homes is written and directed by Ramin Bahrani (Chop Shop, Man Push Cart) and stars Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spiderman, The Social Network) as Dennis Nash, a single father trying to take care of his mother, played by Laura Dern (Wild, The Fault in Our Stars) and young son after being evicted from their home. Nash becomes so desperate to provide for his family that he goes to work for Rick Carver played by Michael Shannon (Man of Steel, “Boardwalk Empire“) – the very man who evicted him from his home in the first place. 99 Homes is produced by Ashok Amritraj, Kevin Turen, Justin Nappi and Bahrani. For more information on the 99 Homes: 99 Good Deeds initiative and a full list of and how to get involved, please visit 99HomesGoodDeeds.com. Posted in Events, Free Screenings, in theaters, Midwest, New York City, Northeast, South, West | Tagged 99 Homes, Andrew Garfield, michael shannon | Leave a reply Advanced Screening of ‘The Intern’ in Select Theaters Nationwide *Regal Crown Club* Regal Crown Club is sponsoring a bunch of advanced screenings for the upcoming dramedy The Intern starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway on Wednesday September 16th in the following cities: Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 & IMAX Regal Augusta 10 Regal Walden Galleria Stadium 16 & RPX Regal Starlight Stadium 14 Regal Cantera Stadium 17 & RPX Regal SouthGlenn Stadium 14 Regal Valley River Center Stadium 15 & IMAX Regal Everett Stadium 16 & RPX Regal Swamp Fox Stadium 14 Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX Regal Germantown Stadium 14 Tamuning, GU Regal Guam Megaplex 14 UA Circle Centre 9 UA Clinton Center 10 Regal Independence Mall 14 & RPX Lansing Mall Stadium 12 RPX Regal Laredo Stadium 14 & RPX Regal Hollywood Merced 13 Regal Providence Stadium 14 Oaks, PA Regal Oaks Stadium 24 Broward Stadium 12 & RPX Midlothian, VA Regal Westchester Commons Stadium 16 Regal Santa Fe Stadium 14 Regal Destiny Stadium 19 Regal Brandywine Town Center 16 Wanna go?! Click on the link below and grab a pair while supplies last Posted in Free Screenings, Midwest, Northeast, Screenings, South, West | Tagged Anne Hathaway, regal cinemas, Robert DeNiro, the intern | Leave a reply

Social media is now the most widely used and abused tool by businesses for marketing purposes. It allows you to connect with your clients, prospects, employees and brand. Social media marketing also involves creating profiles on popular networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. This enables you to interact with customers, prospects, employees and your business partners on a more personal level. These interactions can be used to promote your products and services on a better platform and reach a wider audience. Social media is a great way to build your brand, get closer to your clients, potential and employees and drive your sales. Though the terms digital and e-commerce marketing are dominant in academic circles, social media marketing has become increasingly popular for researchers and practitioners alike. The growth and usage of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. is indicative of the growing need for online businesses to establish an effective social presence. These days, almost all business houses are investing time and money in building and improving their online presence, which includes hiring experts to manage social media marketing campaigns and manage their online reputation. In fact, experts in this field are in great demand. One of the best social media marketing tips is to hire professionals who will help you set up an attractive and informative social media campaign that can be used to market your products and services. Search Engine Rankings Explained

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We also collect, use and share aggregated data such as statistical or demographic data for any purpose. Aggregated data could be derived from your Personal Data but is not considered personal data in law as this data will not directly or indirectly reveal your identity. For example, we may aggregate your Usage Data to calculate the percentage of users accessing a specific website feature. However, if we combine or connect aggregated data with your Personal Data so that it can directly or indirectly identify you, we treat the combined data as Personal Data which will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Please note that we do not collect any special categories of Personal Data about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health, and genetic and biometric data). 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We may collect your Identity and Contact Data from you via the Site and/or the Service when you subscribe to our publications or request marketing to be sent to you. If you provide us feedback or contact us via e-mail, we will collect your Identity and Contact Data, as well as any other content included in the e-mail, in order to send you a reply. We also collect other types of Personal Data that you provide to us voluntarily, such as your Technical and Profile Data, and other requested information if you contact us via e-mail regarding support for the Service. We may also collect Personal Data at other points in our Service that state that Personal Data is being collected. Information Collected via Technology As you navigate through and interact with our Site and/or Service, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions and patterns, including: Information Collected by Our Servers. To make our Service more useful to you, our servers (which may be hosted by a third-party service provider) collect Technical and Profile Data from you, including your browser type, operating system, IP address, domain name, cryptocurrency address, wallet type, and/or a date/time stamp for your visit. Log Files. As is true of most websites, we gather certain Technical Data automatically and store it in log files. This information includes IP addresses, browser type, ISP, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Service, track users’ movements around the Site, gather demographic information about our user base as a whole, and better tailor our Service to our users’ needs. For example, some of the information may be collected so that when you visit the Site, it will recognize you and the information could then be used to serve advertisements and other information appropriate to your interests. Cookies. Like many online services, we use cookies to collect information. “Cookies” are files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier, that a website sends to your browser while you are viewing the website and gets stored on your computer’s hard drive. It is widely used in order to make websites work and to improve their efficiency, as well as to provide website usage information to the website owner. We may use both session Cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent Cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them) to provide you with a more personal and interactive experience on our Site. This type of information is collected to make the Site and Service more useful to you and to tailor your experience with us to meet your special interests and needs. Pixel Tag. In addition, we use “Pixel Tags” (also referred to as clear Gifs, Web beacons, or Web bugs). Pixel Tags are tiny graphic images with a unique identifier, similar in function to Cookies, that are used to track online movements of Web users. In contrast to Cookies, which are stored on a user’s computer hard drive, Pixel Tags are embedded invisibly in Web pages. Pixel Tags also allow us to send e-mail messages in a format users can read, and they tell us whether e-mails have been opened to ensure that we are sending only messages that are of interest to our users. We may use this information to reduce or eliminate messages sent to a user. We do not tie the information gathered by Pixel Tags to our users’ Personal Data. How We Respond to Do Not Track Signals. We do not currently respond to “do not track” signals or other mechanisms that might enable users to opt out of tracking on our Site. Analytics Services. In addition to the tracking technologies we place, other companies may set their own cookies or similar tools when you visit our Site or use our Service, and collect your Technical, Identity and Usage Data. This includes third party analytics services, including but not limited to Google Analytics (“Analytics Services”), that we engage to help analyze how users use the Service. We may receive reports based on these parties’ use of these tools on an individual or aggregate basis. We use the information we get from Analytics Services only to improve our Service. We may also transmit to the Analytics Services the information generated by the Cookies or other technologies that we place relating to your use of our Service (the “Analytics Information”). The Analytics Services use the Analytics Information to compile reports on user activity. The Analytics Services may also transfer information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process Analytics Information on their behalf. Each Analytics Services’ ability to use and share Analytics Information is restricted by such Analytics Services’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By using our Service, you consent to the processing of data about you by Analytics Services in the manner and for the purposes set out above. For a full list of Analytics Services that we engage, please contact us through the means provided in section 1.3. Information Collected from Third Party Companies We may receive Personal and/or Anonymous Data about you from companies that we partner with to provide our Service by way of a co-branded or private-labeled website or companies that offer their products and/or services on our Site. In particular, MetaMask and other cryptocurrency wallets provide us with your cryptocurrency address and certain other information you choose to share with them. These third party companies may supply us with your Personal Data such as Identity, Financial, Transaction and Profile Data. We may add this to the information we have already collected from you via our Site and/or Service in order to improve it. Legal Basis on which we Process your Personal Data We will only use your Personal Data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your Personal Data in the following circumstances: For the provision of the Service. Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. Where we need to comply with a legal obligation. Generally, we do not rely on consent as a legal basis for processing your Personal Data although we will get your consent before sending third party direct marketing communications to you via e-mail or text message. You have the right to withdraw consent to marketing at any time by contacting us. In general, Personal Data you submit to us is used either to respond to requests that you make, or to aid us in serving you better. We use your Personal Data in the following ways: to identify you as a user in our system; to provide improved administration of our Service; to provide the Service you request, including but not limited to facilitating your cryptocurrency transactions through MetaMask (https://metamask.io) or other cryptocurrency wallets; to improve the quality of user experience when you interact with our Service; to evaluate system security and stability; to protect you and other users from any conduct that violates the Terms of Service or to prevent abuse or harassment of any user; to display your username or similar identifier next to the digital assets you wish to sell on the Site; to respond to your inquiries related to employment opportunities or other requests; in any other way we may describe when you provide the Personal Data; and to send newsletters, surveys, offers, and other promotional materials related to our Service and for other marketing purposes of Refinable. We may also use your Personal Data to contact you about our own and third parties’ goods and services that may be of interest to you. Here below we set out a description of all the ways we plan to use your Personal Data matched against the legal bases that we rely on to do so. We have also identified what our legitimate interests are where appropriate. Please note that we may process your Personal Data for more than one lawful ground depending on the specific purpose for which we are using your data. Please contact us if you need details about the specific legal ground we are relying on to process your Personal Data where more than one ground has been set out in the table below. To register an account for you as a new user when you connect your wallet to our Service Financial Performance of a contract with you To process and deliver our Service to you including: Facilitating transactions and other interactions between creators, traders and collectors of digital assets Fulfilling orders Managing, processing, collecting and transferring payments, fees and charges, and royalties Collecting and recovering money owed to us Performance of a contract with you Necessary for our legitimate interests (for running our business and to recover debts due to us) Asking you to leave a review or take a survey Keeping you informed of Refinable’s business and product development Providing customer support Responding to your requests and inquiries Necessary to comply with a legal obligation Necessary for our legitimate interests (to keep our records updated and to study how users use our Service and how prospective users respond to our marketing campaign) To administer and protect our business and this Site (including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, system maintenance, support, reporting and hosting of data) Necessary for our legitimate interests (for running our business, provision of administration and IT services, network security, to prevent fraud and in the context of a business reorganisation or group restructuring exercise) Necessary for our legitimate interests (to study how users use our Service, to develop them, to grow our business and to inform our marketing strategy) To use data analytics to improve our Site, Service, marketing, customer relationships and experiences Necessary for our legitimate interests (to define types of users for our Service, to keep our Site updated and relevant, to develop our business and to inform our marketing strategy) To make suggestions and recommendations to you about goods or services that may be of interest to you Necessary for our legitimate interests (to develop our Service and grow our business) Relevant for individuals seeking employment at Refinable Necessary for our legitimate interests (to develop and grow our business) We strive to provide you with choices regarding certain Personal Data uses, particularly around marketing and advertising. We may use your Identity, Contact, Technical, Transaction, Usage and Profile Data to form a view on what we think you may want or need, or what may be of interest to you. This is how we decide which products, services and offers may be relevant for you. You will receive marketing communications from us if you have requested information from us. We will only use your Personal Data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason and that reason is compatible with the original purpose. If you wish to get an explanation as to how the processing for the new purpose is compatible with the original purpose, please contact us through the contact details indicated in section 1.3. For the purpose of this section: “Legitimate Interest” means the interest of our business in conducting and managing our business to enable us to give you the best service/product and the best and most secure experience. We make sure we consider and balance any potential impact on you (both positive and negative) and your rights before we process your Personal Data for our legitimate interests. We do not use your Personal Data for activities where our interests are overridden by the impact on you (unless we have your consent or are otherwise required or permitted to by law). You can obtain further information about how we assess our legitimate interests against any potential impact on you in respect of specific activities by contacting us. “Comply with a legal obligation” means processing your Personal Data where it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation that we are subject to. Anonymous Data We may create Anonymous Data records from Personal Data by excluding information (such as your name) that makes the data personally identifiable to you. We use this Anonymous Data to analyze request and usage patterns so that we may enhance the content of our Service and improve Service navigation. We reserve the right to use Anonymous Data for any purpose and to disclose Anonymous Data to third parties without restriction. We may share and disclose your Personal Data as described below and as described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy. We require all third parties to respect the security of your Personal Data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third party service providers to use your Personal Data for their own purposes and only permit them to process your Personal Data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions. We may share your Personal Data with third party service providers who we work with to provide you with the Service, as well as to conduct quality assurance testing, to facilitate the creation of accounts and/or to provide technical support. We may share some or all of your Personal Data with our parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other companies under a common control (“Affiliates”), in which case we will require our Affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. We may share some or all of your Personal Data in connection with or during the negotiation of any merger, financing, acquisition or dissolution transaction or proceeding involving the sale, transfer, divestiture, or disclosure of all or a portion of our business or assets. In the event of an insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership, Personal Data may also be transferred as a business asset. If another company acquires our company, business, or assets, that company will possess the Personal Data collected by us and will assume the rights and obligations regarding your Personal Data as described in this Privacy Policy. As Legally Required Regardless of any choices you make regarding your Personal Data (as described in section 8 below), Refinable may disclose Personal Data if it believes in good faith that such disclosure is necessary (a) in connection with any legal investigation; (b) to comply with relevant laws or to respond to subpoenas or warrants served on Refinable; (c) to protect or defend the rights or property of Refinable or users of the Service; and/or (d) to investigate or assist in preventing any violation or potential violation of the law, this Privacy Policy, or our Terms of Service. We may also disclose your Personal Data to fulfill the purpose for which you provide it, for any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide it, or with your consent. We do not sell your Personal Data. Our Site and Service may contain links to third party websites, plug-ins and applications. When you click on a link to any other website or location or enable those connections, you will leave our Site and Service and go to another site where another entity may collect Personal Data or Anonymous Data from you or share your data. You may also find marketplaces powered by the Service on other websites. We have no control over, do not review, and cannot be responsible for, these third party websites, their content or their privacy policy. Please be aware that the terms of this Privacy Policy do not apply to these third party websites or content, or to any collection of your Personal Data after you click on links to such third party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit. The links to third party websites or locations are for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of such third parties or their products, content or websites. Third-Party Wallet Extensions For conducting cryptocurrency transactions we use third-party electronic wallet extensions such as (but not limited to) MetaMask. Your interactions with MetaMask and/or any third-party electronic wallet extensions are governed by the applicable privacy policies. Your Choices Regarding Information As a user of our Site and Service, you have several choices regarding our use and the disclosure of your personal information: Email Communications. We may periodically send you free, opt-in newsletters and e-mails that directly promote the use of our Service. When you receive newsletters or promotional communications from us, you may indicate a preference to stop receiving further communications from us at any time and you will have the opportunity to “opt-out” by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the e-mail you receive or by contacting us directly (our contact information is given in section 1.3 above). Where you opt out of receiving these marketing messages, this will not apply to Personal Data provided to us as a result of your use of our Service, your participation in a transaction on our Site or other transactions or experience. Cookies. If you decide at any time that you no longer wish to accept Cookies from our Service for any of the purposes described above, then you can instruct your browser, by changing its settings, to stop accepting all or some of the Cookies or to prompt you before accepting a Cookie from the websites you visit. Please consult your browser’s technical information. If you disable or refuse Cookies, however, you may not be able to use all or portions of the Service or the Site may become inaccessible to you or may not function properly. If you have any questions about how to disable or modify Cookies, please let us know by contacting us directly at the contact information we have provided in section 1.3 above. Third-Party Marketing. We will get your express opt-in consent before we share your Personal Data with any third party for marketing purposes. Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your Personal Data. Depending on your location and subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights with regard to the Personal Data we collect about you: The right to request access to your Personal Data (commonly known as a “data subject access request”). This enables you to receive a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you and to check that we are lawfully processing it. The right to request that Refinable rectifies or updates Personal Data that we hold about you that is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated. However, we may need to verify the accuracy of the new data you provide to us. The right to request that Refinable erase your Personal Data in certain circumstances provided by law. This enables you to ask us to delete or remove Personal Data where there is no good reason for us continuing to process it. You also have the right to ask us to delete or remove your Personal Data where you have successfully exercised your right to object to processing (see below), where we may have processed your information unlawfully or where we are required to erase your Personal Data to comply with local law. Note, however, that we may not always be able to comply with your request of erasure for specific legal reasons which will be notified to you, if applicable, at the time of your request. The right to object to Refinable processing your Personal Data where we are relying on a legitimate interest (or those of a third party) and there is something about your particular situation which makes you want to object to processing on this ground as you feel it impacts on your fundamental rights and freedoms. You also have the right to object where we are processing your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes. In some cases, we may demonstrate that we have compelling legitimate grounds to process your information which override your rights and freedoms. The right to request that Refinable restrict the usage or processing of your Personal Data in certain circumstances. This enables you to ask us to suspend the processing of your Personal Data in scenarios such as: if you want us to establish the data’s accuracy; where our use of the data is unlawful but you do not want us to erase it; where you need us to hold the data even if we no longer require it as you need it to establish, exercise or defend legal claims; or you have objected to our use of your data but we need to verify whether we have overriding legitimate grounds to use it. The right to request that Refinable export, if technically and legally feasible, your Personal Data that we hold in service to another company or to you. We will provide to you, or a third party you have chosen, your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Note that this right only applies to automated information which you initially provided consent for us to use or where we used the information to perform a contract with you. The right to withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your Personal Data. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide certain products or services to you. We will advise you if this is the case at the time you withdraw your consent. If you wish to exercise any of the rights set out above, you may contact Refinable as described in section 1.3 above. We take each request seriously, and will comply with your request to the extent required by applicable law. We will not be able to respond to a request if we no longer hold your Personal Data. Please note that the Service employs smart contracts that collect information that is then stored on a blockchain that we do not control. If you use the Service, you are consenting to allow your information to be cryptographically transmitted and stored on that blockchain, and any deletion or modification of that information (to the extent possible on a blockchain) is governed by the terms of the relevant smart contract. You will not have to pay a fee to access your Personal Data (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive. Alternatively, we could refuse to comply with your request in these circumstances. For your protection, we may need to verify your identity before responding to your request to ensure your right to access your Personal Data (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that Personal Data is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. This may include verifying that the e-mail address from which you sent the request matches your e-mail address that we have on file. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up our response. We may retain your Personal Data for as long as you continue to use the Service, have an account with us, or for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can ask us to close your account by contacting us as described in section 1.3 above, and we will delete your Personal Data on request where the condition(s) is met (please see section 9 above for further information). We may, however, retain Personal Data for an additional period as is permitted or required under applicable laws, for legal, tax, regulatory, accounting or reporting reasons, or for legitimate and lawful business purposes. We may also retain your Personal Data for a longer period in the event of a complaint or if we reasonably believe there is a prospect of litigation in respect to our relationship with you. In some circumstances we will anonymize your Personal Data (so that it can no longer be associated with you) for research or statistical purposes, in which case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you. We care about the security of your information and use physical, administrative, and technological safeguards to preserve the integrity and security of all information collected through our Site. We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your Personal Data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way, altered or disclosed. However, no security system is impenetrable and we cannot guarantee the security of our systems 100%. In the event that any information under our control is compromised as a result of a breach of security, we will take steps to investigate the situation and, where appropriate, notify those individuals whose information may have been compromised and take other steps in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations. In addition, we also limit access to your Personal Data to those employees and third party partners who have a business need to know. They will only process your Personal Data on our instructions and they are subject to a duty of confidentiality. The Service we provide is intended for those aged 18 years or older. We do not intentionally gather Personal Data from visitors under the age of 18. If a person under 18 submits Personal Data to Refinable and we learn that the Personal Data is the information of a child under 18, we will attempt to delete the information as soon as possible. If you believe that a person under 18 may be using our Service, or we might have any Personal Data from a person under 18, please contact us at our contact details indicated in section 1.3. A Note to Users Outside of Hong Kong Refinable operates a global service with our company based in Hong Kong. By using our Site and Service, data collected on our non-Hong Kong users may be transferred out of the country in which it was collected and processed at our head office in Hong Kong as well as at partners of Refinable for purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including for the processing of cryptocurrency transactions. Hong Kong, European Economic Area (“EEA”) Member States, and other countries all have different laws. When your information is moved from your home country to another country, the laws and rules that protect your personal information in the country to which your information is transferred may be different from those in the country in which you live. For example, the circumstances in which law enforcement can access personal information may vary from country to country. In particular, if your information is in Hong Kong, it may be accessed by government authorities in accordance with Hong Kong law. To the extent that Refinable is deemed to transfer personal information outside of the EEA, we rely on the following legal basis to transfer your information: Necessary for the Performance of the Contract between Refinable and its Users Refinable provides a voluntary service; you can choose whether or not to use our Service. As we operate in countries worldwide and use first and third party technical infrastructure in countries and regions including but not limited to Hong Kong and the European Union to deliver our Service to you, we need to transfer your personal information to Hong Kong and to other jurisdictions as necessary to provide our Service to you. Simply put, we cannot provide you with our Service and perform our contract with you without moving your personal information around the world. For further information regarding the jurisdictions in which our first and third party technical infrastructure are located, please contact us through our contact details indicated in section 1.3. This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. If we believe that the changes are material, we will also let you know through posting about the changes on our Site. The date the Privacy Policy was last revised is identified at the beginning of this Privacy Policy. It is important that the Personal Data we hold about you is accurate and current. You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date active and deliverable email address for you, and for keeping us informed if your Personal Data changes during your relationship with us. We also encourage you to periodically visit our Site and this Privacy Policy to check for any changes.

Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Special Conditions: TTF Aerospace Inc., Boeing Model 767-300F Series Airplane; Installation of Main-Deck Crew-Rest Compartment, 48389-48394 [2017-22544] Special Conditions: TTF Aerospace Inc., Boeing Model 767-300F Series Airplane; Installation of Main-Deck Crew-Rest Compartment, 48389-48394 [2017-22544] Download as PDF 48389 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 200 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA–2016–0965; Special Conditions No. 25–702–SC] Special Conditions: TTF Aerospace Inc., Boeing Model 767–300F Series Airplane; Installation of Main-Deck Crew-Rest Compartment Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions; request for comments. AGENCY: These special conditions are issued for the Boeing Model 767–300F series airplane. This airplane, as modified by TTF Aerospace Inc., will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transportcategory airplanes. This design feature is a crew-rest compartment located in a Class E cargo compartment on the main deck of the airplane. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: This action is effective on TTF Aerospace Inc. on October 18, 2017. Send your comments by December 4, 2017. SUMMARY: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2017–0965 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Oct 17, 2017 Jkt 244001 Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478). Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shelden, FAA, Airframe and Cabin Safety Section, AIR–675, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2785; facsimile 425–227–1320. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The substance of these special conditions, as applied to the installation of crew-rest modules in the upper and lower lobes of the airplane, has been published in the Federal Register for public comment in several prior instances. In the past decade, comments were received in 2013 and 2014, but did not affect the substance of these special conditions. Also, in 2015, the FAA approved an exemption for a crew-rest module in a configuration very similar to this proposal. That exemption received no public comment. Therefore, the FAA finds it unnecessary to delay the PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 effective date and that good cause exists for making these special conditions effective upon publication in the Federal Register. Comments Invited We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments we receive. Background On September 28, 2016, TTF Aerospace Inc. applied for a supplemental type certificate for the installation of a crew-rest compartment on the main deck of Boeing Model 767– 300F series airplanes. The Boeing Model 767–300F series airplane is a transportcategory, wide-body freighter airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 412,000 lbs. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.101, TTF Aerospace Inc. must show that the Boeing Model 767–300F series airplane, as changed, continues to meet the applicable provisions of the regulations listed in Type Certificate No. A1NM or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the FAA. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the Boeing Model 767–300F series airplane because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of § 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the applicant apply for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on the same type certificate, to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would also apply to the other model under § 21.101. E:\FR\FM\18OCR1.SGM 18OCR1 48390 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2017 / Rules and Regulations In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, the Boeing Model 767–300F series airplane must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noise-certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36. The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with § 11.38, and they become part of the type certification basis under § 21.101. ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES Novel or Unusual Design Feature The Boeing Model 767–300F series airplane, as modified by TTF Aerospace Inc., will incorporate the following novel or unusual design feature: A crew-rest compartment installed in a Class E cargo compartment on the airplane main deck. Discussion The crew-rest compartment will be located in what is currently the Class E main-deck cargo compartment of Boeing Model 767–300F series airplanes. It will be designed as a one-piece, selfcontained unit for installation in the forward portion of the cargo compartment. The crew-rest compartment will be attached to the existing cargo-restraint system, and will interface with the left-hand wall of the cargo compartment with a seal that will surround the door that currently provides passage to and from the cargo compartment. Crew-rest compartment occupancy will be limited to a maximum of four occupants. The crew-rest compartment will contain approved seats or berths, able to withstand the maximum flight loads when occupied, for each occupant permitted in the crew-rest compartment, and it will only be occupied in flight, i.e., not during taxi, takeoff or landing. A smoke-detection system, manual firefighting system, oxygen supply, and occupant amenities will be provided in the crew-rest compartment. The door will provide passage to and from the crew-rest compartment. The FAA considers crew-rest compartment smoke- or fire-detection and fire-suppression systems (including airflow management features, which prevent hazardous quantities of smoke or fire-extinguishing agent from entering any other compartment occupied by crewmembers or passengers) complex in terms of paragraph 6d of Advisory Circular (AC) 25.1309–1A, ‘‘System Design and Analysis.’’ In addition, the FAA considers failure of the crew-rest compartment fire-protection system (i.e., smoke- or fire-detection and firesuppression systems), in conjunction VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Oct 17, 2017 Jkt 244001 with a crew-rest compartment fire, to be a catastrophic event. Based on the ‘‘Depth of Analysis Flowchart’’ shown in Figure 2 of AC 25.1309–1A, the depth of analysis should include both qualitative and quantitative assessments (reference paragraphs 8d, 9, and 10 of AC 25.1309–1A). In addition, it should be noted that flammable fluids, and other dangerous cargo are prohibited from the crew-rest compartment. The requirements in these special conditions are intended to enable crewmembers quick entry to the crewrest compartment to locate a fire source, and also inherently place limits on the size of the crew-rest area, as well as the amount of baggage that may be stored inside the crew-rest compartment. Baggage in the crew-rest compartment must be limited to the stowage of crew personal luggage, and the compartment must not be used for the stowage of cargo or supernumerary baggage. The design of a system that includes cargo or supernumerary baggage would require additional requirements to ensure safe operation. The addition of galley equipment, or a kitchenette incorporating a heat source (e.g., cook tops, microwaves, coffee pots, etc.) other than a conventional lavatory or kitchenette water heater, within the crew-rest compartment, would also require additional special conditions, and is prohibited until such conditions are approved. A water heater is acceptable without the need for additional special conditions. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the Boeing Model 767–300F series airplane. Should TTF Aerospace Inc. apply at a later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No. A1NM to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on one model of airplane. It is not a rule of general applicability and affects only the applicant who applied to the FAA for approval of this feature on the airplane. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the type certification basis for Boeing Model 767–300F series airplanes modified by TTF Aerospace Inc. Special conditions 1a, 2b, 2c, and the operating procedures, warnings, alarms and alerts listed below must be added to the limitations section of the airplane flight manual. (1) Occupancy of the crew-rest compartment is limited to the total number of installed sleeping berths and seats in the compartment. Each occupant permitted in the crew-rest compartment must be provided an approved seat or berth able to withstand the maximum flight loads when occupied. The maximum occupancy is four in the crew-rest compartment, accounting for two sleeping berths and two seats. (a) An appropriate placard must be displayed in a conspicuous place at each entrance to the crew-rest compartment to indicate: (i) The maximum number of occupants allowed; (ii) That occupancy is restricted to crewmembers who are trained in evacuation procedures for the crew-rest compartment; (iii) That occupancy is prohibited during taxi, takeoff, and landing; (iv) That smoking is prohibited in the crew-rest compartment; (v) That hazardous quantities of flammable fluids, or other dangerous cargo are prohibited from the crew-rest compartment; (vi) That stowage in the crew-rest compartment must be limited to emergency equipment, airplanesupplied equipment (e.g., bedding), and crew personal luggage; cargo and supernumerary baggage is not allowed. (b) At least one ashtray must be located conspicuously on or near the entry side of any entrance to the crewrest compartment. (c) If access to the remainder of the Class E cargo compartment is required from the crew-rest compartment, doors must be designed to be easily opened from both within and outside of the crew-rest compartment. If a locking mechanism is installed, it must be capable of being unlocked from the outside without the aid of special tools. The lock must not prevent opening from the inside of the compartment at any time. E:\FR\FM\18OCR1.SGM 18OCR1 ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2017 / Rules and Regulations (d) For all doors installed in the evacuation routes, they must be designed such that they do not allow anyone to be trapped inside the crewrest compartment. If a locking mechanism is installed on an evacuation-route door, it must be capable of being unlocked from the outside without the aid of special tools. The lock must not prevent opening the door from the inside of the crew-rest compartment at any time. (2) An emergency-evacuation route must be available for occupants of the crew-rest compartment to rapidly evacuate to the flight deck/ supernumerary area. The crew-rest compartment access must be able to be closed from the flight deck/ supernumerary area after evacuation. In addition— (a) The route must be designed to minimize the possibility of blockage that might result from fire, mechanical or structural failure, or persons standing on top of or against the escape route. The use of evacuation routes must not be dependent on any powered device. If an evacuation route has low headroom, provisions must be made to prevent or protect crew-rest compartment occupants from head injury. (b) Emergency-evacuation procedures, including the emergency evacuation of an incapacitated occupant from the crew-rest compartment, must be established. All of these procedures must be transmitted to the operators for incorporation into their training programs and appropriate operational manuals. (c) The airplane flight manual, or other suitable means, must include a limitation requiring that crewmembers be trained in the use of evacuation routes. (3) A means must be provided for the evacuation of an incapacitated person (representative of a 95th percentile male) from the crew-rest compartment to the supernumerary compartment. The evacuation must be demonstrated for all evacuation routes. (4) The following signs and placards must be provided in the crew-rest compartment: (a) At least one exit sign, located near each exit, meeting the requirements of § 25.812(b)(1)(i) at Amendment 25–58, except that a sign with reduced background area of no less than 5.3 square inches (excluding the letters) may be utilized, provided that it is installed such that the material surrounding the exit sign is light in color (e.g., white, cream, light beige). If the material surrounding the exit sign is not light in color, a sign with a minimum of a one-inch wide VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Oct 17, 2017 Jkt 244001 background border around the letters would also be acceptable; (b) An appropriate placard located near each exit defining the location and the operating instructions for each evacuation route; (c) Placards must be readable from a distance of 30 inches under emergency lighting conditions; and (d) The exit handles and evacuationpath operating-instruction placards must be illuminated to at least 160 micro lamberts under emergency lighting conditions. (5) In the event of failure of the airplane’s main power system, or of the normal crew-rest compartment lighting system, emergency illumination must automatically be provided for the crewrest compartment. In addition— (a) This emergency illumination must be independent of the main lighting system. (b) The sources of general cabin illumination may be common to both the emergency and the main lighting systems if the power supply to the emergency lighting system is independent of the power supply to the main lighting system. (c) The illumination level must be sufficient for the occupants of the crewrest compartment to evacuate to the flight deck/supernumerary area by means of each evacuation route. (d) The illumination level must be sufficient, with the privacy curtains in the closed position, for each occupant of the crew-rest compartment to locate an oxygen mask. (6) A means must be provided for two-way voice communications between crewmembers on the flight deck and occupants of the crew-rest compartment. (7) A means must be provided for manual activation of an aural emergency-alarm system, audible during normal and emergency conditions, to enable occupants on the flight deck to alert occupants of the crew-rest compartment of an emergency situation. Use of a public address or crew interphone system is acceptable, provided an adequate means of differentiating between normal and emergency communications is incorporated. The system must maintain power in-flight for at least ten minutes after the shutdown or failure of all engines and auxiliary power units (APUs), or the disconnection or failure of all power sources dependent on their continued operation of the engines and APUs. (8) A readily detectable means must be provided, for seated or standing occupants of the crew-rest compartment, that indicates when PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 48391 seatbelts should be fastened. In the absence of seats, at least one means must be provided to accommodate anticipated turbulence (e.g., sufficient handholds). Seatbelt-type restraints must be provided for berths, and must be compatible with occupant sleeping attitude during cruise conditions. A placard must be located on each berth, and require that seatbelts be fastened when occupied. If compliance with any of the other requirements of these special conditions is predicated on a berth occupant’s specific head location, a placard must identify the head location. (9) In lieu of the requirements specified in § 25.1439(a) at Amendment 25–38, that pertain to isolated compartments, and to provide a level of safety equivalent to that which is provided to occupants of a small, isolated galley, the following equipment must be provided in the crew-rest compartment: (a) At least one approved hand-held fire extinguisher, appropriate for the kinds of fires likely to occur; (b) Two protective-breathing equipment (PBE) devices, approved to Technical Standard Order C116A or equivalent, suitable for firefighting, or one PBE for each hand-held fire extinguisher, whichever is greater; and (c) One flashlight. Note: Additional PBEs and fire extinguishers in specific locations, beyond the minimum numbers prescribed in special condition no. 9, may be required as a result of any egress analysis accomplished to satisfy special condition 2(a). (10) A smoke- or fire-detection system (or systems) must be provided that monitors each occupiable area within the crew-rest compartment, including those areas partitioned by curtains. Flight tests must be conducted to show compliance with this requirement. Each system (or systems) must provide: (a) A visual indication to the flight deck within one minute after the start of a fire; (b) An aural warning in the crew-rest compartment; and (c) A warning in the main supernumerary area. This warning must be readily detectable by a supernumerary. (11) The crew-rest compartment must be designed such that fires within the compartment can be controlled without a crewmember having to enter the compartment, or the design of the access provisions must allow crewmembers equipped for firefighting to have unrestricted access to the compartment. The time for a crewmember on the main deck to react to the fire alarm, to don the E:\FR\FM\18OCR1.SGM 18OCR1 ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES 48392 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2017 / Rules and Regulations firefighting equipment, and to gain access must not exceed the time for the compartment to become smoke-filled, making it difficult to locate the fire source. (12) A means must be provided to exclude hazardous quantities of smoke or extinguishing agent, originating in the crew-rest compartment, from entering any other occupiable compartment. A means must also be provided to exclude hazardous quantities of smoke or extinguishing agent originating in the Class E cargo compartment from entering the crewrest compartment. This means must include the time periods during the evacuation of the crew-rest compartment and, if applicable, when accessing the crew-rest compartment to manually fight a fire. Smoke entering any other compartment occupied by crewmembers or supernumeraries, when the access to the crew-rest compartment is opened during an emergency evacuation, must dissipate within five minutes after the access to the crew-rest compartment is closed. Hazardous quantities of smoke may not enter any other compartment occupied by supernumeraries or crewmembers during subsequent access to manually fight a fire in the crew-rest compartment (the amount of smoke entrained by a firefighter exiting the crew-rest compartment through the access is not considered hazardous). During the 1minute smoke detection time, penetration of a small quantity of smoke from the crew-rest compartment, into an occupied area, is acceptable. Flight tests must be conducted to show compliance with this requirement. If a built-in fireextinguishing system is used in lieu of manual firefighting, then the fireextinguishing system must be designed so that no hazardous quantities of extinguishing agent will enter other compartments occupied by supernumeraries or crewmembers. The system must have adequate capacity to suppress any fire occurring in the crewrest compartment, considering the fire threat, volume of the compartment, and the ventilation rate. (13) In lieu of providing a supplemental oxygen system in accordance with § 25.1447(c)(1), a portable oxygen unit, meeting the requirements of special condition no. 14, must be immediately available for occupants of each seat and berth in the crew-rest compartment. An aural and visual warning must be provided to warn the occupants of the crew-rest compartment to don oxygen masks in the event of decompression. The warning must activate before the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15,000 feet. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Oct 17, 2017 Jkt 244001 The aural warning must sound continuously for a minimum of five minutes or until a reset push-button in the crew-rest compartment is pressed for reset. Procedures for decompression events must be established for crew-rest compartment occupants. These procedures must be transmitted to the operator for incorporation into their training programs and appropriate operational manuals. (14) The portable oxygen unit must meet the performance requirements of either § 25.1443(a) or § 25.1443(b), or the equipment must be shown to protect the occupant from hypoxia at an activity level required to return to his or her seat following a rapid decompression to 25,000 feet cabin altitude. In addition, the portable oxygen equipment must: (a) Meet § 25.1439(b)(1), (2), and (4), and (b) be designed to prevent any inward leakage to the inside of the mask, and (c) prevent any outward leakage causing significant increase in the oxygen content of the local atmosphere, and (d) be sized adequately for continuous and uninterrupted use during worstcase flight duration following decompression, or must be of sufficient duration to allow the occupant to return to their seat, where additional oxygen is readily accessible for the remainder of the decompression event. (15) If the airplane contains a destination area, such as a crewmember changing area, a portable oxygen unit, meeting the requirements of special condition no. 14, must be readily available for each occupant who may reasonably be expected to be in the destination area. (a) An aural and visual warning must be provided to alert the occupants of the crew-rest compartment to don oxygen masks in the event of decompression or fire in the Class E cargo compartment, or in cases in which a decompression and subsequent climb are required. The warning must activate before the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15,000 feet. The aural warning must sound continuously for a minimum of five minutes or until a reset push button in the crew-rest compartment is pressed for reset. (b) Procedures for decompression events must be established for crew-rest compartment occupants. These procedures must be transmitted to the operator for incorporation into their training programs and appropriate operational manuals. These procedures must be transmitted to the operator for incorporation into their training programs and appropriate operational manuals. In addition, a decompression PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 panel must be incorporated into the crew-rest compartment construction. (16) The following requirements apply to crew-rest compartments that are divided into sections by the installation of curtains or partitions: (a) To accommodate sleeping occupants, an aural alert must be available that can be heard in each section of the crew-rest compartment. A visual indicator that occupants must don an oxygen mask is required in each section where seats or berths are installed. A minimum of one portable oxygen unit, meeting the requirements of special condition no. 14, is required for each seat or berth. (b) A placard is required, adjacent each curtain that visually divides or separates, for privacy purposes, the crew-rest compartment into sections. The placard must require that the curtains remain open when the sections they create are unoccupied. (c) For each crew-rest compartment section created by the installation of a curtain, the following requirements must be met with the curtain open or closed: (i) Emergency illumination (special condition no. 5); (ii) Emergency alarm system (special condition no. 7); (iii) Fasten-seatbelt signal, or returnto-seat signal, as applicable (special condition no. 8); and (iv) A smoke- or fire-detection system (special condition no. 10). (d) Compartments visually divided, to the extent that evacuation could be affected, must have exit signs that direct occupants to the primary exit. The exit signs must be provided in each separate section of the crew-rest compartment, and must meet the requirements of § 25.812(b)(1)(i) at Amendment 25–58. An exit sign with reduced background area, as described in special condition no. 4(a), may be used to meet this requirement. (e) For sections within a crew-rest compartment that are created by the installation of a partition with a door separating the sections, the following requirements must be met with the door open or closed: (i) It must be shown that any door between the sections has been designed to preclude anyone from being trapped inside the compartment. Removal of an incapacitated occupant from within this area must be considered. A secondary evacuation route from a small room, such as a changing area or lavatory designed for only one occupant for short duration, is not required. However, removal of an incapacitated occupant from within this area must be considered. E:\FR\FM\18OCR1.SGM 18OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2017 / Rules and Regulations (ii) Each section must contain exit signs that meet the requirements of § 25.812(b)(1)(i) at Amendment 25–58, directing occupants to the primary exit. An exit sign with reduced background area, as described in special condition no. 4(a), may be used to meet this requirement. (iii) Special condition nos. 5 (emergency illumination), 7 (emergency alarm system), 8 (fasten-seatbelt signal, or return-to-seat signal, as applicable), and 10 (smoke- or fire-detection system) must be met with the door open or closed. (iv) Special condition nos. 6 (two-way voice communication) and 9 (emergency firefighting and protective equipment) must be met independently for each separate section, except for lavatories or other small areas that are not intended to be occupied for extended duration. (17) Where a waste-disposal receptacle is installed, it must be equipped with a built-in fire extinguisher designed to discharge automatically upon occurrence of a fire in the receptacle. (18) Materials, including finishes or decorative surfaces applied to the materials, must comply with the flammability requirements of § 25.853 as amended by Amendment 25–116 or later. Seat cushions and mattresses must comply with the flammability requirements of § 25.853(c) as amended by Amendment 25–116 or later, and the test requirements of part 25, appendix F, part II, or other equivalent methods. (19) When a crew-rest compartment is installed or enclosed as a removable module in part of a cargo compartment, or is located directly adjacent to a cargo compartment without an intervening cargo compartment wall, the following applies: (a) Any wall of the module (container) forming part of the boundary of the reduced cargo compartment, subject to direct flame impingement from a fire in the cargo compartment and including any interface item between the module (container) and the airplane structure or systems, must meet the applicable requirements of § 25.855 at Amendment 25–60. (b) Means must be provided so that the fire-protection level of the cargo compartment meets the applicable requirements of § 25.855 at Amendment 25–60, § 25.857 at Amendment 25–60, and § 25.858 at Amendment 25–54 when the module (container) is not installed. 48393 (c) Use of an emergency-evacuation route must not require occupants of the crew-rest compartment to enter the cargo compartment as a means by which to return to the flight deck/ supernumerary area. (d) The aural warning in special condition no. 7 must sound in the crewrest compartment in the event of a fire in the cargo compartment. (20) All enclosed stowage compartments within the crew-rest compartment that are not limited to stowage of emergency equipment or airplane-supplied equipment (e.g., bedding) must meet the design criteria provided in the table below. As indicated in the table, these special conditions do not address enclosed stowage compartments greater than 200 ft3 in interior volume. The in-flight accessibility of very large, enclosed stowage compartments, and the subsequent impact on crewmembers’ ability to effectively reach any part of the compartment with the contents of a hand-held fire extinguisher, requires additional fire-protection considerations similar to those required for inaccessible compartments such as Class C cargo compartments. STOWAGE COMPARTMENT INTERIOR VOLUMES Fire protection features Less than 25 ft3 25 ft3 to 57 ft3 Materials of Construction 1 ................................................... Detectors 2 ............................................................................ Liner 3 ................................................................................... Locating Device 4 ................................................................. Yes ........................................ No ......................................... No ......................................... No ......................................... Yes ........................................ Yes ........................................ No ......................................... Yes ........................................ 57 ft3 to 200 ft3 Yes. Yes Yes. Yes. ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES 1 Compliant Materials of Construction: The material used in constructing each enclosed stowage compartment must at least be fire resistant and must meet the flammability standards established for interior components (i.e., 14 CFR part 25 Appendix F, Parts I, IV, and V) per the requirements of § 25.853. For compartments less than 25 ft.3 in interior volume, the design must ensure the ability to contain a fire likely to occur within the compartment under normal use. 2 Smoke or Fire Detectors: Enclosed stowage compartments equal to or exceeding 25 ft3 in interior volume must be provided with a smoke- or fire-detection system to ensure that a fire can be detected within a one-minute detection time. Flight tests must be conducted to show compliance with this requirement. Each system (or systems) must provide: (a) A visual indication in the flight deck within one minute after the start of a fire; (b) An aural warning in the crew-rest compartment; and (c) A warning in the supernumerary seating area. 3 Liner: If it can be shown that the material used to construct the stowage compartment meets the flammability requirements of a liner for a Class B cargo compartment, then no liner would be required for enclosed stowage compartments equal to or greater than 25 ft3 in interior volume but less than 57 ft3 in interior volume. For all enclosed stowage compartments equal to or greater than 57 ft3 in interior volume but less than or equal to 200 ft3, a liner must be provided that meets the requirements of § 25.855 at Amendment 25–60 for a Class B cargo compartment. 4 Fire-Location Detector: Crew-rest compartments that contain enclosed stowage compartments exceeding 25 ft3 interior volume and which are located away from one central location, such as the entry to the crew-rest compartment or a common area within the crew-rest compartment, would require additional fire-protection features or related devices to assist a firefighter in determining the location of a fire. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:49 Oct 17, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\18OCR1.SGM 18OCR1 48394 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 12, 2017. Victor Wicklund, Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017–22544 Filed 10–17–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 Special Conditions: Bombardier Inc. Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700– 2A13 Airplanes; Airplane ElectronicSystem Security Protection From Unauthorized Internal Access [FR Doc. 2017–22525 Filed 10–17–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions; correction. AGENCY: 17 CFR Chapter I This document corrects an error that appeared in Docket No. FAA– 2015–6359, Special Conditions No. 25– 633–SC, which was published in the Federal Register on August 22, 2016. The error is an incorrect word in the title of the final special conditions document. SUMMARY: The effective date of this correction is October 18, 2017. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Varun Khanna, FAA, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface, AIR–671, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1298; facsimile 425–227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES Background On August 22, 2016, the Federal Register published a document designated as Docket No. FAA–2015– 6359, Final Special Conditions No. 25– 633–SC (81 FR 56474). The document issued special conditions pertaining to system security to protect against unauthorized access to digital systems architecture composed of several connected data networks that will have the capability to allow connectivity of the passenger-service computer systems to the airplane critical systems and data networks. As published, the document contained an error in the title of the special conditions document, stating ‘‘Authorized’’ where ‘‘Unauthorized’’ is correct. 16:09 Oct 17, 2017 Jkt 244001 In the final special conditions document (FR Doc. 2016–19994), published on August 22, 2016 (81 FR 56474), make the following correction. On page 56474, first column, the special conditions title is corrected to read: Special Conditions: Bombardier Inc. Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700– 2A13 Airplanes; Airplane ElectronicSystem Security Protection from Unauthorized Internal Access Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 12, 2017. Victor Wicklund, Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [Docket No. FAA–2015–6359; Special Conditions No. 25–633–SC] VerDate Sep<11>2014 Correction Comparability Determination for the European Union: Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notification of determination. AGENCY: The following is the analysis and determination of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (‘‘Commission’’) regarding a request by the European Commission (‘‘EC’’) that the Commission determine that laws and regulations applicable in the European Union (‘‘EU’’) provide a sufficient basis for an affirmative finding of comparability with respect to margin requirements for uncleared swaps applicable to certain swap dealers (‘‘SDs’’) and major swap participants (‘‘MSPs’’) registered with the Commission. As discussed in detail herein, the Commission has found the margin requirements for uncleared swaps under the laws and regulations of the EU comparable in outcome to those under the Commodity Exchange Act (‘‘CEA’’) and Commission regulations. DATES: This determination was made and issued by the Commission on October 13, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Kulkin, Director, 202–418– 5213, mkulkin@cftc.gov, or Katherine S. Driscoll, Associate Chief Counsel, 202– 418–5544, kdriscoll@cftc.gov, Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC 20581. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction Pursuant to section 4s(e) of the CEA,1 the Commission is required to promulgate margin requirements for uncleared swaps applicable to each SD and MSP for which there is no Prudential Regulator (collectively, ‘‘Covered Swap Entities’’ or ‘‘CSEs’’).2 The Commission published final margin requirements for such CSEs in January 2016 (the ‘‘Final Margin Rule’’).3 Subsequently, on May 31, 2016, the Commission published in the Federal Register its final rule with respect to the cross-border application of the Commission’s margin requirements for uncleared swaps applicable to CSEs (hereinafter, the ‘‘Cross-Border Margin Rule’’).4 The Cross-Border Margin Rule sets out the circumstances under which a CSE is allowed to satisfy the requirements under the Final Margin Rule by complying with comparable foreign margin requirements (‘‘substituted compliance’’); offers certain CSEs a limited exclusion from the Commission’s margin requirements; and outlines a framework for assessing whether a foreign jurisdiction’s margin requirements are comparable in outcome to the Final Margin Rule (‘‘comparability determinations’’). The Commission promulgated the CrossBorder Margin Rule after close consultation with the Prudential Regulators and in light of comments 17 U.S.C. 1 et seq. 7 U.S.C. 6s(e)(1)(B). SDs and MSPs for which there is a Prudential Regulator must meet the margin requirements for uncleared swaps established by the applicable Prudential Regulator. 7 U.S.C. 6s(e)(1)(A). See also 7 U.S.C. 1a(39) (defining the term ‘‘Prudential Regulator’’ to include: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; the Farm Credit Administration; and the Federal Housing Finance Agency). The Prudential Regulators published final margin requirements in November 2015. See Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities, 80 FR 74840 (Nov. 30, 2015) (‘‘Prudential Regulators’ Final Margin Rule’’). 3 See Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants, 81 FR 636 (Jan. 6, 2016). The Final Margin Rule, which became effective April 1, 2016, is codified in part 23 of the Commission’s regulations. See §§ 23.150— 23.159 and 23.161. The Commission’s regulations are found in Chapter I of Title 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 17 CFR parts 1 through 199. 4 See Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants— Cross-Border Application of the Margin Requirements, 81 FR 34818 (May 31, 2016). The Cross-Border Margin Rule, which became effective August 1, 2016, is codified in part 23 of the Commission’s regulations. See § 23.160. 2 See E:\FR\FM\18OCR1.SGM 18OCR1 [Federal Register Volume 82, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 18, 2017)] ======================================================================== Federal Register This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2017 / [Docket No. FAA-2016-0965; Special Conditions No. 25-702-SC] Special Conditions: TTF Aerospace Inc., Boeing Model 767-300F Series Airplane; Installation of Main-Deck Crew-Rest Compartment AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions; request for comments. SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Boeing Model 767- 300F series airplane. This airplane, as modified by TTF Aerospace Inc., will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport- category airplanes. This design feature is a crew-rest compartment located in a Class E cargo compartment on the main deck of the airplane. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: This action is effective on TTF Aerospace Inc. on October 18, 2017. Send your comments by December 4, 2017. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2017-0965 Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251. Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-19478). Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shelden, FAA, Airframe and Cabin Safety Section, AIR-675, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2785; facsimile SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The substance of these special conditions, as applied to the installation of crew-rest modules in the upper and lower lobes of the airplane, has been published in the Federal Register for public comment in several prior instances. In the past decade, comments were received in 2013 and 2014, but did not affect the substance of these special conditions. Also, in 2015, the FAA approved an exemption for a crew-rest module in a configuration very similar to this proposal. That exemption received no public comment. Therefore, the FAA finds it unnecessary to delay the effective date and that good cause exists for making these special conditions effective upon publication in the Federal Register. Comments Invited We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments we receive. On September 28, 2016, TTF Aerospace Inc. applied for a supplemental type certificate for the installation of a crew-rest compartment on the main deck of Boeing Model 767-300F series airplanes. The Boeing Model 767-300F series airplane is a transport-category, wide-body freighter airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 412,000 lbs. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.101, TTF Aerospace Inc. must show that the Boeing Model 767- 300F series airplane, as changed, continues to meet the applicable provisions of the regulations listed in Type Certificate No. A1NM or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the FAA. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the Boeing Model 767-300F series airplane because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of Sec. 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the applicant apply for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on the same type certificate, to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would also apply to the other model under Sec. 21.101. In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, the Boeing Model 767-300F series airplane must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noise-certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36. The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with Sec. 11.38, and they become part of the type certification basis under Sec. 21.101. Novel or Unusual Design Feature The Boeing Model 767-300F series airplane, as modified by TTF Aerospace Inc., will incorporate the following novel or unusual design A crew-rest compartment installed in a Class E cargo compartment on the airplane main deck. The crew-rest compartment will be located in what is currently the Class E main-deck cargo compartment of Boeing Model 767-300F series airplanes. It will be designed as a one-piece, self-contained unit for installation in the forward portion of the cargo compartment. The crew- rest compartment will be attached to the existing cargo-restraint system, and will interface with the left-hand wall of the cargo compartment with a seal that will surround the door that currently provides passage to and from the cargo compartment. Crew-rest compartment occupancy will be limited to a maximum of four occupants. The crew-rest compartment will contain approved seats or berths, able to withstand the maximum flight loads when occupied, for each occupant permitted in the crew-rest compartment, and it will only be occupied in flight, i.e., not during taxi, takeoff or landing. A smoke- detection system, manual firefighting system, oxygen supply, and occupant amenities will be provided in the crew-rest compartment. The door will provide passage to and from the crew-rest compartment. The FAA considers crew-rest compartment smoke- or fire-detection and fire-suppression systems (including airflow management features, which prevent hazardous quantities of smoke or fire-extinguishing agent from entering any other compartment occupied by crewmembers or passengers) complex in terms of paragraph 6d of Advisory Circular (AC) 25.1309-1A, ``System Design and Analysis.'' In addition, the FAA considers failure of the crew-rest compartment fire-protection system (i.e., smoke- or fire-detection and fire-suppression systems), in conjunction with a crew-rest compartment fire, to be a catastrophic event. Based on the ``Depth of Analysis Flowchart'' shown in Figure 2 of AC 25.1309-1A, the depth of analysis should include both qualitative and quantitative assessments (reference paragraphs 8d, 9, and 10 of AC 25.1309-1A). In addition, it should be noted that flammable fluids, and other dangerous cargo are prohibited from the crew-rest compartment. The requirements in these special conditions are intended to enable crewmembers quick entry to the crew-rest compartment to locate a fire source, and also inherently place limits on the size of the crew-rest area, as well as the amount of baggage that may be stored inside the crew-rest compartment. Baggage in the crew-rest compartment must be limited to the stowage of crew personal luggage, and the compartment must not be used for the stowage of cargo or supernumerary baggage. The design of a system that includes cargo or supernumerary baggage would require additional requirements to ensure safe operation. The addition of galley equipment, or a kitchenette incorporating a heat source (e.g., cook tops, microwaves, coffee pots, etc.) other than a conventional lavatory or kitchenette water heater, within the crew- rest compartment, would also require additional special conditions, and is prohibited until such conditions are approved. A water heater is acceptable without the need for additional special conditions. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the Boeing Model 767-300F series airplane. Should TTF Aerospace Inc. apply at a later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No. A1NM to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well. This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on one model of airplane. It is not a rule of general applicability and affects only the applicant who applied to the FAA for approval of this feature on the airplane. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the type certification basis for Boeing Model 767-300F series airplanes modified by TTF Aerospace Inc. Special conditions 1a, 2b, 2c, and the operating procedures, warnings, alarms and alerts listed below must be added to the limitations section of the airplane flight manual. (1) Occupancy of the crew-rest compartment is limited to the total number of installed sleeping berths and seats in the compartment. Each occupant permitted in the crew-rest compartment must be provided an approved seat or berth able to withstand the maximum flight loads when occupied. The maximum occupancy is four in the crew-rest compartment, accounting for two sleeping berths and two seats. (a) An appropriate placard must be displayed in a conspicuous place at each entrance to the crew-rest compartment to indicate: (i) The maximum number of occupants allowed; (ii) That occupancy is restricted to crewmembers who are trained in evacuation procedures for the crew-rest compartment; (iii) That occupancy is prohibited during taxi, takeoff, and (iv) That smoking is prohibited in the crew-rest compartment; (v) That hazardous quantities of flammable fluids, or other dangerous cargo are prohibited from the crew-rest compartment; (vi) That stowage in the crew-rest compartment must be limited to emergency equipment, airplane-supplied equipment (e.g., bedding), and crew personal luggage; cargo and supernumerary baggage is not allowed. (b) At least one ashtray must be located conspicuously on or near the entry side of any entrance to the crew-rest compartment. (c) If access to the remainder of the Class E cargo compartment is required from the crew-rest compartment, doors must be designed to be easily opened from both within and outside of the crew-rest compartment. If a locking mechanism is installed, it must be capable of being unlocked from the outside without the aid of special tools. The lock must not prevent opening from the inside of the compartment at any (d) For all doors installed in the evacuation routes, they must be designed such that they do not allow anyone to be trapped inside the crew-rest compartment. If a locking mechanism is installed on an evacuation-route door, it must be capable of being unlocked from the outside without the aid of special tools. The lock must not prevent opening the door from the inside of the crew-rest compartment at any (2) An emergency-evacuation route must be available for occupants of the crew-rest compartment to rapidly evacuate to the flight deck/ supernumerary area. The crew-rest compartment access must be able to be closed from the flight deck/supernumerary area after evacuation. In addition-- (a) The route must be designed to minimize the possibility of blockage that might result from fire, mechanical or structural failure, or persons standing on top of or against the escape route. The use of evacuation routes must not be dependent on any powered device. If an evacuation route has low headroom, provisions must be made to prevent or protect crew-rest compartment occupants from head injury. (b) Emergency-evacuation procedures, including the emergency evacuation of an incapacitated occupant from the crew-rest compartment, must be established. All of these procedures must be transmitted to the operators for incorporation into their training programs and appropriate operational manuals. (c) The airplane flight manual, or other suitable means, must include a limitation requiring that crewmembers be trained in the use of evacuation routes. (3) A means must be provided for the evacuation of an incapacitated person (representative of a 95th percentile male) from the crew-rest compartment to the supernumerary compartment. The evacuation must be demonstrated for all evacuation routes. (4) The following signs and placards must be provided in the crew- rest compartment: (a) At least one exit sign, located near each exit, meeting the requirements of Sec. 25.812(b)(1)(i) at Amendment 25-58, except that a sign with reduced background area of no less than 5.3 square inches (excluding the letters) may be utilized, provided that it is installed such that the material surrounding the exit sign is light in color (e.g., white, cream, light beige). If the material surrounding the exit sign is not light in color, a sign with a minimum of a one-inch wide background border around the letters would also be acceptable; (b) An appropriate placard located near each exit defining the location and the operating instructions for each evacuation route; (c) Placards must be readable from a distance of 30 inches under emergency lighting conditions; and (d) The exit handles and evacuation-path operating-instruction placards must be illuminated to at least 160 micro lamberts under emergency lighting conditions. (5) In the event of failure of the airplane's main power system, or of the normal crew-rest compartment lighting system, emergency illumination must automatically be provided for the crew-rest compartment. In addition-- (a) This emergency illumination must be independent of the main lighting system. (b) The sources of general cabin illumination may be common to both the emergency and the main lighting systems if the power supply to the emergency lighting system is independent of the power supply to the main lighting system. (c) The illumination level must be sufficient for the occupants of the crew-rest compartment to evacuate to the flight deck/supernumerary area by means of each evacuation route. (d) The illumination level must be sufficient, with the privacy curtains in the closed position, for each occupant of the crew-rest compartment to locate an oxygen mask. (6) A means must be provided for two-way voice communications between crewmembers on the flight deck and occupants of the crew-rest compartment. (7) A means must be provided for manual activation of an aural emergency-alarm system, audible during normal and emergency conditions, to enable occupants on the flight deck to alert occupants of the crew- rest compartment of an emergency situation. Use of a public address or crew interphone system is acceptable, provided an adequate means of differentiating between normal and emergency communications is incorporated. The system must maintain power in-flight for at least ten minutes after the shutdown or failure of all engines and auxiliary power units (APUs), or the disconnection or failure of all power sources dependent on their continued operation of the engines and APUs. (8) A readily detectable means must be provided, for seated or standing occupants of the crew-rest compartment, that indicates when seatbelts should be fastened. In the absence of seats, at least one means must be provided to accommodate anticipated turbulence (e.g., sufficient handholds). Seatbelt-type restraints must be provided for berths, and must be compatible with occupant sleeping attitude during cruise conditions. A placard must be located on each berth, and require that seatbelts be fastened when occupied. If compliance with any of the other requirements of these special conditions is predicated on a berth occupant's specific head location, a placard must identify the head (9) In lieu of the requirements specified in Sec. 25.1439(a) at Amendment 25-38, that pertain to isolated compartments, and to provide a level of safety equivalent to that which is provided to occupants of a small, isolated galley, the following equipment must be provided in the crew-rest compartment: (a) At least one approved hand-held fire extinguisher, appropriate for the kinds of fires likely to occur; (b) Two protective-breathing equipment (PBE) devices, approved to Technical Standard Order C116A or equivalent, suitable for firefighting, or one PBE for each hand-held fire extinguisher, whichever is greater; and (c) One flashlight. Note: Additional PBEs and fire extinguishers in specific locations, beyond the minimum numbers prescribed in special condition no. 9, may be required as a result of any egress analysis accomplished to satisfy special condition 2(a). (10) A smoke- or fire-detection system (or systems) must be provided that monitors each occupiable area within the crew-rest compartment, including those areas partitioned by curtains. Flight tests must be conducted to show compliance with this requirement. Each system (or systems) must provide: (a) A visual indication to the flight deck within one minute after the start of a fire; (b) An aural warning in the crew-rest compartment; and (c) A warning in the main supernumerary area. This warning must be readily detectable by a supernumerary. (11) The crew-rest compartment must be designed such that fires within the compartment can be controlled without a crewmember having to enter the compartment, or the design of the access provisions must allow crewmembers equipped for firefighting to have unrestricted access to the compartment. The time for a crewmember on the main deck to react to the fire alarm, to don the firefighting equipment, and to gain access must not exceed the time for the compartment to become smoke-filled, making it difficult to locate the fire source. (12) A means must be provided to exclude hazardous quantities of smoke or extinguishing agent, originating in the crew-rest compartment, from entering any other occupiable compartment. A means must also be provided to exclude hazardous quantities of smoke or extinguishing agent originating in the Class E cargo compartment from entering the crew-rest compartment. This means must include the time periods during the evacuation of the crew-rest compartment and, if applicable, when accessing the crew-rest compartment to manually fight a fire. Smoke entering any other compartment occupied by crewmembers or supernumeraries, when the access to the crew-rest compartment is opened during an emergency evacuation, must dissipate within five minutes after the access to the crew-rest compartment is closed. Hazardous quantities of smoke may not enter any other compartment occupied by supernumeraries or crewmembers during subsequent access to manually fight a fire in the crew-rest compartment (the amount of smoke entrained by a firefighter exiting the crew-rest compartment through the access is not considered hazardous). During the 1-minute smoke detection time, penetration of a small quantity of smoke from the crew- rest compartment, into an occupied area, is acceptable. Flight tests must be conducted to show compliance with this requirement. If a built- in fire-extinguishing system is used in lieu of manual firefighting, then the fire-extinguishing system must be designed so that no hazardous quantities of extinguishing agent will enter other compartments occupied by supernumeraries or crewmembers. The system must have adequate capacity to suppress any fire occurring in the crew- rest compartment, considering the fire threat, volume of the compartment, and the ventilation rate. (13) In lieu of providing a supplemental oxygen system in accordance with Sec. 25.1447(c)(1), a portable oxygen unit, meeting the requirements of special condition no. 14, must be immediately available for occupants of each seat and berth in the crew-rest compartment. An aural and visual warning must be provided to warn the occupants of the crew-rest compartment to don oxygen masks in the event of decompression. The warning must activate before the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15,000 feet. The aural warning must sound continuously for a minimum of five minutes or until a reset push-button in the crew- rest compartment is pressed for reset. Procedures for decompression events must be established for crew-rest compartment occupants. These procedures must be transmitted to the operator for incorporation into their training programs and appropriate operational manuals. (14) The portable oxygen unit must meet the performance requirements of either Sec. 25.1443(a) or Sec. 25.1443(b), or the equipment must be shown to protect the occupant from hypoxia at an activity level required to return to his or her seat following a rapid decompression to 25,000 feet cabin altitude. In addition, the portable oxygen equipment must: (a) Meet Sec. 25.1439(b)(1), (2), and (4), and (b) be designed to prevent any inward leakage to the inside of the mask, and (c) prevent any outward leakage causing significant increase in the oxygen content of the local atmosphere, and (d) be sized adequately for continuous and uninterrupted use during worst-case flight duration following decompression, or must be of sufficient duration to allow the occupant to return to their seat, where additional oxygen is readily accessible for the remainder of the decompression event. (15) If the airplane contains a destination area, such as a crewmember changing area, a portable oxygen unit, meeting the requirements of special condition no. 14, must be readily available for each occupant who may reasonably be expected to be in the destination (a) An aural and visual warning must be provided to alert the of decompression or fire in the Class E cargo compartment, or in cases in which a decompression and subsequent climb are required. The warning must activate before the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15,000 feet. The aural warning must sound continuously for a minimum of five minutes or until a reset push button in the crew-rest compartment is pressed for reset. (b) Procedures for decompression events must be established for crew-rest compartment occupants. These procedures must be transmitted to the operator for incorporation into their training programs and appropriate operational manuals. These procedures must be transmitted appropriate operational manuals. In addition, a decompression panel must be incorporated into the crew-rest compartment construction. (16) The following requirements apply to crew-rest compartments that are divided into sections by the installation of curtains or partitions: (a) To accommodate sleeping occupants, an aural alert must be available that can be heard in each section of the crew-rest compartment. A visual indicator that occupants must don an oxygen mask is required in each section where seats or berths are installed. A minimum of one portable oxygen unit, meeting the requirements of special condition no. 14, is required for each seat or berth. (b) A placard is required, adjacent each curtain that visually divides or separates, for privacy purposes, the crew-rest compartment into sections. The placard must require that the curtains remain open when the sections they create are unoccupied. (c) For each crew-rest compartment section created by the installation of a curtain, the following requirements must be met with the curtain open or closed: (i) Emergency illumination (special condition no. 5); (ii) Emergency alarm system (special condition no. 7); (iii) Fasten-seatbelt signal, or return-to-seat signal, as applicable (special condition no. 8); and (iv) A smoke- or fire-detection system (special condition no. 10). (d) Compartments visually divided, to the extent that evacuation could be affected, must have exit signs that direct occupants to the primary exit. The exit signs must be provided in each separate section of the crew-rest compartment, and must meet the requirements of Sec. 25.812(b)(1)(i) at Amendment 25-58. An exit sign with reduced background area, as described in special condition no. 4(a), may be used to meet this requirement. (e) For sections within a crew-rest compartment that are created by the installation of a partition with a door separating the sections, the following requirements must be met with the door open or closed: (i) It must be shown that any door between the sections has been designed to preclude anyone from being trapped inside the compartment. Removal of an incapacitated occupant from within this area must be considered. A secondary evacuation route from a small room, such as a changing area or lavatory designed for only one occupant for short duration, is not required. However, removal of an incapacitated occupant from within this area must be considered. (ii) Each section must contain exit signs that meet the requirements of Sec. 25.812(b)(1)(i) at Amendment 25-58, directing occupants to the primary exit. An exit sign with reduced background area, as described in special condition no. 4(a), may be used to meet this requirement. (iii) Special condition nos. 5 (emergency illumination), 7 (emergency alarm system), 8 (fasten-seatbelt signal, or return-to-seat signal, as applicable), and 10 (smoke- or fire-detection system) must be met with the door open or closed. (iv) Special condition nos. 6 (two-way voice communication) and 9 (emergency firefighting and protective equipment) must be met independently for each separate section, except for lavatories or other small areas that are not intended to be occupied for extended duration. (17) Where a waste-disposal receptacle is installed, it must be equipped with a built-in fire extinguisher designed to discharge automatically upon occurrence of a fire in the receptacle. (18) Materials, including finishes or decorative surfaces applied to the materials, must comply with the flammability requirements of Sec. 25.853 as amended by Amendment 25-116 or later. Seat cushions and mattresses must comply with the flammability requirements of Sec. 25.853(c) as amended by Amendment 25-116 or later, and the test requirements of part 25, appendix F, part II, or other equivalent methods. (19) When a crew-rest compartment is installed or enclosed as a removable module in part of a cargo compartment, or is located directly adjacent to a cargo compartment without an intervening cargo compartment wall, the following applies: (a) Any wall of the module (container) forming part of the boundary of the reduced cargo compartment, subject to direct flame impingement from a fire in the cargo compartment and including any interface item between the module (container) and the airplane structure or systems, must meet the applicable requirements of Sec. 25.855 at Amendment 25- (b) Means must be provided so that the fire-protection level of the cargo compartment meets the applicable requirements of Sec. 25.855 at Amendment 25-60, Sec. 25.857 at Amendment 25-60, and Sec. 25.858 at Amendment 25-54 when the module (container) is not installed. (c) Use of an emergency-evacuation route must not require occupants of the crew-rest compartment to enter the cargo compartment as a means by which to return to the flight deck/supernumerary area. (d) The aural warning in special condition no. 7 must sound in the crew-rest compartment in the event of a fire in the cargo compartment. (20) All enclosed stowage compartments within the crew-rest compartment that are not limited to stowage of emergency equipment or airplane-supplied equipment (e.g., bedding) must meet the design criteria provided in the table below. As indicated in the table, these special conditions do not address enclosed stowage compartments greater than 200 ft\3\ in interior volume. The in-flight accessibility of very large, enclosed stowage compartments, and the subsequent impact on crewmembers' ability to effectively reach any part of the compartment with the contents of a hand-held fire extinguisher, requires additional fire-protection considerations similar to those required for inaccessible compartments such as Class C cargo compartments. Stowage Compartment Interior Volumes Fire protection features Less than 25 ft\3\ 25 ft\3\ to 57 ft\3\ 57 ft\3\ to 200 ft\3\ Materials of Construction \1\..... Yes.................. Yes.................. Yes. Detectors \2\..................... No................... Yes.................. Yes Liner \3\......................... No................... No................... Yes. Locating Device \4\............... No................... Yes.................. Yes. \1\ Compliant Materials of Construction: The material used in constructing each enclosed stowage compartment must at least be fire resistant and must meet the flammability standards established for interior components (i.e., 14 CFR part 25 Appendix F, Parts I, IV, and V) per the requirements of Sec. 25.853. For compartments less than 25 ft.\3\ in interior volume, the design must ensure the ability to contain a fire likely to occur within the compartment under normal use. \2\ Smoke or Fire Detectors: Enclosed stowage compartments equal to or exceeding 25 ft\3\ in interior volume must be provided with a smoke- or fire-detection system to ensure that a fire can be detected within a one- minute detection time. Flight tests must be conducted to show compliance with this requirement. Each system (or systems) must provide: (a) A visual indication in the flight deck within one minute after the start of a fire; (c) A warning in the supernumerary seating area. \3\ Liner: If it can be shown that the material used to construct the stowage compartment meets the flammability requirements of a liner for a Class B cargo compartment, then no liner would be required for enclosed stowage compartments equal to or greater than 25 ft\3\ in interior volume but less than 57 ft\3\ in interior volume. For all enclosed stowage compartments equal to or greater than 57 ft\3\ in interior volume but less than or equal to 200 ft\3\, a liner must be provided that meets the requirements of Sec. 25.855 at Amendment 25-60 for a Class B cargo compartment. \4\ Fire-Location Detector: Crew-rest compartments that contain enclosed stowage compartments exceeding 25 ft\3\ interior volume and which are located away from one central location, such as the entry to the crew-rest compartment or a common area within the crew-rest compartment, would require additional fire-protection features or related devices to assist a firefighter in determining the location of a fire. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 12, 2017. Victor Wicklund, Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

Myths, legends and fairy tales Browse Repository › Special Collections › 1916 (x) › Amsterdam : Van Holkema & Warendorf (x) The Maastricht University (UM) owns more than fifty fairy tale books from the end of the nineteenth to the beginnings of the twentieth century. They are often beautifully illustrated. And they are also invaluable as a source for research and education at our university. Not only for children Fairy tales are usually seen as stories for children, but that is not the case originally. They often have a dark side, which is also interesting for scientific education and research. What do they tell us about time spirit and social constellation? What can we learn about plot, character and structure from myth and fable? What is the psychological dimension of fairy tales? Analysing can enrich various aspects of our knowledge level. Discover some of the finest works of art ever created The fairy tale books are precious pieces in the UM’s Special Collections. All major authors are represented: Shakespeare, Hans Christian Andersen, Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens. The majority of these books is printed in English. Forty-eight are richly illustrated in Art Nouveau style. Consult this extensive range of tales from the Golden Age of illustrations. Investigate the dark worlds of the occult to twisted fairy tales. Discover some of the finest works of art ever created for children’s literature. You can also visit the University Library (Inner City Library) to have a look at the original books. More information on how to request books from the closed stacks. . The springtide of life A wonder book Parsifal, or, The legend of the Holy Grail The sleeping beauty The vicar of Wakefield Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám The ship that sailed to Mars The year's at the spring Arthur Rackham's book of pictures Featured Objects Myths, legends and fairy tales (30) + - London : Heinemann (12) + - London : Harrap (6) + - London : Harrap & Co (3) + - Would you like to help us digitize special collections, please support us by donating to the University fund Limburg by clicking the blue button.

Sudan Plated Lizard Care Guide Sudan Plated Lizard (Broadleysaurus major) Difficulty: Intermediate Also commonly known as the Sudan plated lizard, it is more correctly called Broadley’s rough-scaled plated lizard. This lizard is a diurnal, terrestrial insectivore primarily native to parts of eastern and central Africa. According to iNaturalist observations, they may be present as far south as Kruger National Park in South Africa. They prefer rocky, semi-open areas within coastal woodland, thicket, moist savannah, and dry savannah habitats, ranging from sea level to 1700m above sea level. They are most frequently found in and around hills and termite mounds, seeming to have a particular liking for rock piles and crevices. This interesting lizard can be briefly described as looking like a heavily-armored skink, with a long but sturdy body with a short head, blunt, rounded snout, short legs, and a long tail. Its head, back, legs, and tail are covered in thick, matte, keeled scales which traverse the body in rows. In contrast, the belly scales are smooth and typically cream-colored. The thick back scales and smooth belly scales are separated from each other by a lateral fold of smaller, softer scales which permit the animal to temporarily expand or condense itself as needed. There are two known subspecies of B. major, although there are likely more that have yet to be formally described. B. major major — Mottled belly, tawny or dark sides, and a dark back with narrow yellow stripes. Juveniles are darker than adults, with more prominent spots that fade with age. B. major bottegoi — Black/dark brown, orange, and yellow coloration with pale belly. The snout and top of the head are yellow. Juveniles are darker than adults, with spotting down the back and sides and a yellow stripe between. The spots fade with age. There is also a fairly common variety of B. major that is generally patternless, with a tawny or brown colored body and a pale belly. On average, wild-collected Sudan plated lizards range between 11-14” (30-35cm) long, although there are reports of individuals as long as 20-24” (51-60cm) from snout to tail. It is unclear whether the wild-collected specimens were measured from snout to vent or snout to tail. Generally speaking, adult females tend to be slightly smaller than adult males. Most sources say that Sudan plated lizards can be expected to live up to 10 years in captivity, but anecdotes from other keepers suggest that they can live longer with appropriate care — up to 23+ years. In order to provide adequate Sudan plated lizard care, you must take into account that they are naturally very active animals. Reports of handleability vary substantially, with some individuals being tame enough to be used as educational animals, while others are skittish enough to be display-only. If you are looking for a tame pet lizard that you will be able to handle often, the Sudan plated lizard is likely not a good fit for you. The Sudan plated lizard’s head scales are fused to its skull! B. major is currently the only member of its genus. It used to be categorized under Gerrhosaurus as G. major bottegoi, but this changed after DNA analysis in A molecular phylogeny of the African plated lizards, genus Gerrhosaurus Wiegmann, 1828 (Squamata: Gerrhosauridae), with the description of two new genera revealed that it didn’t belong with the Gerrhosaurus genus after all! B. major is an ancient species. According to The Field Guide to East African Reptiles, a 10 million year old fossil of this lizard was found on Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria! “Foto 15929501” by Ernest Porter is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 Sudan Plated Lizard Care Guide — Table of Contents Lighting & UVB Requirements Heating Requirements Humidity Requirements Choosing a Substrate Feeding Your Sudan Plated Lizard Handling & Taming Tips

The sense of intimidation given by the number 190, now 10+ points are basic… For Jeong Ho-young, MB was the perfect suit For Jung Ho-young, MB was the perfect suit. In 2020, KGC Ginseng Corporation Jeong Ho-young tried to change his position from outside heater to middle blocker. The 2020-21 season was cut short by injury, and the 2021-22 season was his first full season since switching positions. And he has firmly established himself as a middle blocker in the 2022-23 season. Jeong Ho-young played 21 games before the match against Pepper Savings Bank held at home on the 19th, recording 179 points, a 51.43% fast break success rate, and 0.524 blocks per set, establishing himself as the KGC Ginseng Corporation’s main middle blocker. He is currently ranked 3rd in fast break and 9th in blocking. He has scored in double digits in six of his last 10 games. In particular, in the game against GS Caltex on the 9th, he scored 18 points, the most in an individual game. Jeong Ho-young is already having a career high season, surpassing the record for the most points scored in an individual season. 바카라사이트 In the Pepper Savings Bank exhibition, Jeong Ho-young shone. The central Pepper Savings Bank was rather weak. Seo Chae-won is 181 cm and Choi Ga-eun is 184 cm. He was pushed back by Jung Ho-young, who boasts a height of 190 cm. Jeong Ho-young did not miss this gap and showed perfect harmony with Yeom Hye-sun. She also blocked Lee Han-bi’s attacks consecutively in the fourth set 7-5, a score that completely broke the opponent’s will to pursue. Jung Ho-young blocked Lee Han-bi’s attack again in 9-6. Effective blocking was also the highest among both teams. Jeong Ho-young smiled broadly, recording 17 points, including 4 blocks and 1 serve. Jeong Ho-young scored evenly in each set: 2 points in the 1st set, 6 points in the 2nd set, 5 points in the 3rd set, and 4 points in the 4th set. KGC Ginseng Corporation defeated Pepper Savings Bank 3-1 and escaped from 4 consecutive losses, reducing the gap with Korea Expressway Corporation in 3rd place to 3 points with the first win in 2023. After the game, Lee Kyung-soo, acting manager of Pepper Savings Bank, said, “I think Ho-young Jeong didn’t allow many offensive goals.” Director Koh Hee-jin said, “I said that. He told me not to be satisfied with ‘it got better’. I want to hear ‘Hoyeong is the best’. I would love to hear such a story. I wish the players were more greedy. Only then can he lead with enthusiasm. Hoyoung obviously has greed. He is happy to see him getting better. He thinks he can do better. I hope he runs for the best in Korea.” Cho Dong-hyun, coach of Hyundai Mobis, “It’s good to win, but…” … KCC coach Jeon Chang-jin said, “It’s the worst game this season.” Drops of sweat from new players… Hanwha Eagles aiming for another leap forward

Letter| Online January 01 1983 Clarify Professional Values Sally E. Ryan Sally E. Ryan, COTA, ROH, St. Paul, Minnesota The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1983, Vol. 37(1), 47. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.37.1.47a Sally E. Ryan; Clarify Professional Values. Am J Occup Ther January 1983, Vol. 37(1), 47. doi: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.37.1.47a

Brain Glue- Sticking it to dementia 28 February 2018 3 November 2021 50 million people around the world are living with dementia and that figure is set to reach 152 million by 2050. Ahead of tonight’s public lecture, neuroscientist Dr Mark Dallas tells us how understanding ‘brain glue’ could hold the secret to detecting dementia decades before the first symptoms appear. Our brains are made up of 170 billion cells – that’s 24 times the population of planet Earth. We now know that there is roughly a 50:50 split of nerve cells to other cells. These other cells are collectively termed glia after the Greek word for glue, because they were once thought of as the glue that helped to hold the nerve cells together. Dr Mark Dallas will explain the research at his ‘Brain Glue’ public lecture on Wednesday night (28 Feb) Scientists now know that these cells are in fact key players in brain function, maintaining a healthy environment for the nerves cells to communicate with each other. Of interest to dementia scientists is that fact that these cells may be first responders to signs of damage. Why does this matter? It matters because it is about this point in time that scientists believe an individual living with Alzheimer’s disease today would start experiencing subtle, almost undetectable changes in their brains. Therefore, if we know more about these cells and what they do, we may be able to detect dementia some 20 years before current diagnosis. Dementia is an umbrella term for catastrophic mental decline, which arises from the targeted destruction of brain cells. It is the loss of these brain cells that contributes to the outward signs of dementia, such as memory loss or changes in personality. It is estimated that by 2025, a million people in the UK will be living with dementia. While the disease doesn’t discriminate on a human level, it does at a cellular level. The cells that are lost to the disease are called nerve cells, but there are other cells within our brains that react very differently to the ensuing tsunami of toxicity. Our work, generously supported by the dementia charities, has been looking at these cells in the lab to try and identify cellular ‘switches’ that control the changes in their activity. We can investigate their activity by looking at how their shapes change in response to various stimuli. Furthermore, using microscopes and cameras we can look inside these cells to get a real-time fluorescent readout of the cells’ performance. Our hope is that, by identifying switches, we can develop new medicines that can alter the course of dementia progression. It may be that medicines already exist that target these switches in other cells. Here, we could fast track the testing of these medicines for people living with dementia. My lecture – being live streamed tonight on Facebook from 7.30pm – will take you on a neuroscience journey to explore the ‘hoovers’ and ‘police officers’ in your head and how dementia affects them. Furthermore, it will highlight the fact that the glue in your head could be critical to fighting dementia well before you or even your doctor realise it. So, while 26 million people in the UK know someone living with dementia, the diversity of your brain could actual provide answers to the global challenge of tackling dementia. Watch a sneak preview of Mark explaining his research below: Alzheimer's dementia pharmacy University of Reading

Food preparations and categories Quiz by JANE RIOS It's NOT a veggie. It's a dairy product Squid is ....... It's ________ chicken deep-fried Those are ________ veggies. steamed it's _________ pepper. Those are _____ products. Barley is a type of ______ Peach, watermelon, pear, strawberry and tangerine are _____ Those are _____ squids

Face masks now compulsory in UK shops, supermarkets Under the new regulations, members of the public will need to wear face coverings - such as a fabric covering, scarf or bandana - that cover the nose and mouth in additional enclosed public spaces. It will be compulsory to wear a face covering when buying food and drink to takeaway from cafes and shops. LONDON: Face coverings must be worn in shops, supermarkets, indoor shopping centres and transport hubs - such as train stations and airports - in England from Friday as part of the next stage of the UK government's official guidance to curb the spread of coronavirus. Under the new regulations, members of the public will need to wear face coverings - such as a fabric covering, scarf or bandana - that cover the nose and mouth in additional enclosed public spaces, as announced by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this month. It will be compulsory to wear a face covering when buying food and drink to takeaway from cafes and shops. "If you are in a premises where you are able to sit down and consume food or drink that you have bought, then you can remove your face covering in order to eat and drink on site," said the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Face coverings will not be mandatory for anyone under the age of 11, those with disabilities or certain health conditions, such as respiratory or cognitive impairments that make it difficult for them to wear a face covering. There is evidence to suggest that, when used correctly, face coverings may reduce the likelihood of someone with the infection passing it on to others, particularly if they are asymptomatic, the DHSC said. "As we move into the next stage of easing restrictions for the public, it is vital we continue to shop safely so that we can make the most of our fantastic retail industry this summer," said UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock. "Everyone must play their part in fighting this virus by following this new guidance. I also want to thank the British public for all the sacrifices they are making to help keep this country safe," he said. He said businesses are encouraged to take reasonable steps to encourage customers to follow the law, including through signs and providing other information in store. Wearing a face covering will not be made mandatory in other venues that have measures in place to protect staff and the public from Covid-19, including eat-in restaurants and pubs, hairdressers and other treatment salons, gyms and leisure centres, cinemas, concert halls and theatres. For transport hubs in England, the requirements mean face coverings must be worn in indoor train stations and terminals, airports, maritime ports, and indoor bus and coach stations or terminals. Anyone who doesn't abide by the regulations - and is not exempt under one of the categories set out in the regulations - could face a fine by the police of up to GBP 100, as is currently the case on public transport in most parts of the UK. The police say they have been very clear throughout the pandemic that they will "engage, explain, encourage and finally enforce as a last resort". People wearing face coverings are still strongly advised to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser before putting one on or taking it off, avoid taking it off and putting it back on again a lot in quick succession, store it in a plastic bag in between washes or wearing, and avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth while wearing one.

2023: What I’ll do if I lose presidential election – Atiku The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to take it in good faith if he loses the presidential election. Atiku explained that he would not be the first loser; hence he would take his loss in good faith. Speaking on BBC Pidgin on Tuesday, Atiku said: “I am not the first loser, neither am I going to be the last.” Atiku also dismissed claims of corruption against him, stressing that he had been investigated and nothing was discovered. “All what I know, all corrupt practices or corruption allegations against me have been investigated in this country more than anybody else and nothing was found against me. That audio has disclosed nothing new,” he said. The former Vice President also said he wants to bequeath a better Nigeria to his children and the future generation of the country.

Tag: ways to getting a better deal Know That Everything You Do On A Daily Basis Is A Negotiation From the moment that you wake up, what you encounter are a variety of negotiations. The issue becomes we don’t always consider these situations as being so, or we don’t think that we’re negotiators. So what happens is we’ll enter these discussions or events, not as prepared as we should or could be. What this can result in is a less than favorable outcome. So what’s needed is to be on guard at all times, this by understanding and knowing a few key principles of the negotiating process. This by … Posted in Business, Finance, Social MediaTagged how to negotiate better, learning how to negotiate, realize everything is a negotiation, steps to the negotiating process, the keys to better negotiating, ways to getting a better deal

Tech Tips and Resources for Working From Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic Many people are facing a disruptive new reality of working from home as a result of the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (I'm sure this isn't news to you!). We thought it would be a good idea to share some useful tech tips for our clients who may be looking for options while they make the transition to working from home. We use Slack every day in our office, even when we are all together. It's a great messaging service that can allow real-time chatting and file transfers, organized into “Channels”, which can be fully customized. That way, a chat about a specific project can appear in a specific projects channel and remain organized and useful. It can also integrate a huge variety of popular apps and services, including the G Suite and Dropbox, further adding to its impressive list of capabilities. Slack offers a free version for smaller teams and affordable enterprise options for larger teams. Their mobile app is robust and easy to master and we’ve found it to be very reliable. www.slack.com Dropbox has been the industry standard for sharing files and content for some time and with good reason. It's simple to use, easy to share with team members and clients, with many adjustable permissions options, so clients aren't seeing files before they are ready to share. Dropbox also offers a mobile app that allows access to your files on the move and is a great way to keep your files organized, online, and available to your entire team and client list. www.dropbox.com Conferencing Tools Obviously, face-to-face meetings are a current impossibility, but fortunately, there are a lot of great options out there for teleconferencing, and many special offers available in light of the pandemic. For example, WebEx, Google, Microsoft and others have announced free access to many of their enterprise solutions for free in the last few days. For smaller teams (up to 25 members) Google Hangouts is a great option. It allows for screen sharing and other basics, and perhaps most importantly, it is very simple to use. For larger groups, we have been using UberConference for a while now at rhyme, and we love its balance of enterprise-level functionality and ease of use. No annoying pins, etc. for people who are trying to access a meeting. The perfect balance! There are tons of options for project management out there, ranging from the most basic to the more nuanced. This type of software allows users to keep tabs on collective work, hours, billing and individual tasks within a larger project. It’s a very helpful way to ensure that you and your team don't lose that “bird’s-eye” view of what is happening daily and longer-term and allows for some meaningful data on completed tasks and projects. This type of software is harder to recommend specifically, as every business will have different needs and different types of tasks to track. However, we have been using ActiveCollab for a few years now and have found it versatile, customizable, and, most importantly, very helpful! Hopefully, some of these programs are helpful to you. As always, if you have any questions or could use some more specific advice, we're here to help as best we can. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions regarding your site or need some guidance about technology or the web during this time. We've included some links below for further reading as well. Stay safe! https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/3/21163744/google-microsoft-free-access-coronavirus-google-hangouts-meet-teams https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/19/smarter-living/work-at-home-tips-advice.html www.zdnet.com/article/video-conferencing-deals-coronavirus-spurs-offers-from-webex-google-and-others/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-announces-hangouts-meet-hardware-kit/

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Stay on the shores of Lake Malawi LAKE MALAWI ACCOMODATION In 2003, Geoff and Liz Furber purchased Mwaya Beach and founded Ripple Africa. They have personally financed the construction of all of the buildings and facilities, and Ripple Africa has free use of the property. Volunteer chalet at Mwaya Beach Tree-covered communal areas Visitor chalet for guests Lake Malawi Accommodations and Facilities Four volunteer chalets, a beach chalet, plus a guest chalet for visitors. Bed linen and mosquito nets provided. Electricity is now available – when it works! Hot and cold showers, and flushing toilets in a communal block Safe drinking water from a borehole Large kitchen area, storeroom, and office with electricity and solar power Beautiful deck overlooking the lake, and adjoining covered meeting area Local Village Majority of the local population are from the Tonga tribe Close-knit subsistence farming and fishing community Closest towns are Chintheche (15 mi), Nkhata Bay (37 mi), and Mzuzu (62 mi) Scrumptious Malawian lunch Vervet monkeys live at Mwaya Volunteers preparing breakfast Mwaya Beach, Malawi — Home of Ripple Africa Mwaya Beach is located on the northern shores of Lake Malawi, just 1.5 mi from the M5 “Lakeshore Road” which is the most frequently traveled route through Malawi between Nairobi and Harare. It is approximately five hours northeast of Lilongwe International Airport, and Chizumulu and Likoma Islands are directly across the lake from Mwaya Beach. Situated in a secluded bay, Mwaya Beach has been built to complement the lovely natural surroundings. It is nestled between indigenous bush, cassava fields, and clusters of large boulders on a pristine beach which continues around the bay for another 4 miles in both directions. From 1995 to 2002, Mwaya Beach operated as a small rustic lodge for independent budget travelers, complete with chalets, camping, and a restaurant and bar. In 2003, Geoff and Liz Furber purchased the property and started Ripple Africa. They have personally financed the construction of all of the buildings and facilities at Mwaya Beach, and Ripple Africa has free use of the property. While at Ripple Africa, volunteers stay in chalets which house up to three people. These chalets were designed by Kevin Davies, an English architect who lived in Malawi for 12 years and specializes in eco-friendly buildings. Each chalet is constructed using sustainable softwood, together with reeds and locally-produced roof tiles. The buildings are on raised pillars to reduce termite damage and come furnished with wooden beds, wardrobes, chairs and tables made by local carpenters. In addition, beds, mattresses, pillows, mosquito nets, blankets and bed linens are provided. Each chalet has a private verandah and magnificent views of the lake. Depending on the number of volunteers, chalets are most often shared and may be mixed gender. The communal shower block consists of two showers, three sinks with hot and cold running water, and three flushing toilets. A borehole has been drilled at Mwaya Beach, providing safe drinking water. Volunteers are responsible for all living expenses. We suggest approximately $45 per week for basic living costs, including food and drinks, plus additional money for local trips. Please refer to the Costs to Volunteer page. Lake Malawi accommodations are available at Mwaya Beach and Lowani Beach for volunteers’ family and friends, Ripple Africa visitors/donors, and visitors who may be volunteering in another part of Malawi (for example, Peace Corps volunteers). The suggested donation for accommodations, and food and drink, is as follows: Visitors $50 per person per night paid prior to arrival (includes food and soft drinks) Returning volunteers coming as visitors, or volunteers working in other parts of Malawi, $25 per person per night (subject to availability), + MK10,000 per person per day for food and drink. There is a meeting and training room with an adjoining deck that has beautiful views of the lake, beach, nearby islands, and the distant mountains of Mozambique on a clear day. The deck is perfect for sunbathing, socializing, and dining. There is nothing quite like enjoying a meal under the brilliant southern stars to the sound of gently lapping waves serenading fishermen as they glide by in their wooden dug-out canoes. The kitchen and storeroom are positioned at the center of the property, with stunning views of the lake through the mango trees and bamboo. Electricity is now available at Mwaya Beach (although it is somewhat unreliable), as well as limited solar power in the office to allow for the charging of phones and computers, and to run the fridge in the kitchen storeroom. Beach chalet at Mwaya Beach Down time at the weekend Dining area looking over Lake Malawi The Local Village People from the Tonga tribe make up the majority of the population in the Chibako village area, where Mwaya Beach is located. However, many people have moved to the village from other parts of Malawi and Mozambique for fishing, marriage, establishing small businesses, war refuge, and government job appointments. Therefore, the villagers are very accepting of outsiders. It is a close-knit, subsistence farming and fishing community. Poverty is extreme, yet in a rural and not an urban sense. Money is scarce. Most people rely on the land for food and materials to build houses. Those who do have jobs earn very little, and many people receive money from relatives working in more prosperous countries such as South Africa, Tanzania or Zambia. Often several extended family members must pool resources to pay secondary school fees for one child. Most people do not live near the lakeshore because the soil is very sandy and unsuitable for farming and raising livestock, making the beaches fairly unpopulated. Unlike some indigenous groups in southern and central Africa, the Tonga people are traditionally very calm and passive. And, like most Malawians, they are known to generally be very friendly. The Surrounding Area Built around several small bays on rolling hills, Nkhata Bay is 37 mi north of Mwaya. It is a bustling, potentially picturesque port town with a market, shops, craft and trinket stalls, and a handful of other guest lodges and restaurants. However, it is very dirty and run down. It is the government administrative center for the District and includes an Immigration Office as well. The port is the departure point for the ferry to Likoma and Chizumulu islands, Rurawe and Usisya (which are inaccessible by road and highly recommended for a visit), and Mbamba Bay in Tanzania. It is also a very popular place for budget travelers. Mzuzu is the largest town in the Northern Region of Malawi, set in the Viphya Mountains. It is 62 mi from Mwaya and 25 mi inland (west) from Nkhata Bay, and has all the conveniences including banks with ATMs, shops, internet, and accommodations. In addition, there are coffee shops and restaurants, Shoprite (a large Western-style supermarket), an outdoor marketplace selling everything from food to spare auto parts, and a great indoor market for buying chitenge material. Chintheche is the nearest town to Mwaya Beach and is located 15 mi away to the north. It is where Ripple Africa’s Environmental office is located and is convenient for its post office, shops and market, rural hospital, restaurant, and internet connection. If you want to volunteer in Malawi, get in touch

FROM THE JOURNAL: HONG KONG, AUG 2019 A State Of Turmoil Hong Kong, Financial Hub, Graffiti: „No China” We sat in the hotel lobby and talked in hushed tones about the fierce conflicts in Hong Kong, when Mascot felt encouraged to join us at the table. He is a student from Shenzhen, studying International Management. A circumstance that probably also prompted him to get into conversation with us. — Mascot, is said to be his nickname at the university. We spoke about what we had heard, read and seen — that Hong Kong is in trouble and Beijing is facing a democracy movement supported by financial magnates, industrialists and wealthy Hong Kong patriots, and that there is an extravagant media battle that could compete with that on the streets. We found ourselves in a charged situation. Sensing that there was more at stake for China than the extradition law. Later we met on other occasions and did not talk about the things that would plague the Fragrant Harbour for long years. The following day, tear gas was used against peaceful protesters in Hong Kong. Despite the violence, the protesters remained united and determined in their goals. On August 8, 2019, a massive demonstration took place, with over 1.7 million people coming together in a peaceful and unified manner, calling for a free Hong Kong. Then, on November 24, 2019, a historic election took place, with young, China-critical candidates winning in 17 out of 18 city districts. This marked the first time that such candidates had held a majority in any of the councils. Around 2.9 million people cast their votes. After our conversations, Mascot left Hong Kong, and so did we. Reflecting on what we had seen and heard, it became clear to us that China was creating a rigid and oppressive system that would be difficult, if not impossible, to change from within. The country was hardening both externally and internally, with its cultural framework becoming cold and unyielding. Love and truth seemed to be fading away. Totalitarianism is a destructive force that slowly erases opposing viewpoints and groups, filling the gaps with defamation and propaganda. For Hong Kong, it seemed that these issues had become deeply entrenched and irreversible. As Europeans, it is our responsibility to work towards a society that values diversity, protects against discrimination, and upholds the fundamental rights of all people. We must stand up for freedom and human rights, and strive to create a more just and inclusive world. Subway station with colorful Post-Its on the walls, with personal messages and calls. Scent sticks at a market for the Hungry Ghost Fest. The seventh month in the lunar calendar is the month in which restless spirits roam the earth, according to the belief. Detached Instances Subscribe to ›Detached Instances‹ - a monthly newsletter about design strategy, UX research and technology. ronnypuschmann.substack.com Hong Kong Protests 2019

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Thought Leader Interview: Ajay Agrawal Home > Issues > 2018 > Creative Destruction (Winter 2018) > Thought Leader Interview: Ajay Agrawal by Karen Christensen The founder of the Creative Destruction Lab describes its moonshot mission to create a Canadian AI ecosystem. Describe what happens at the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL). The CDL is a seed-stage program for massively scalable science-based companies. Some start-ups come from the University of Toronto community, but we now also receive applications from Europe, the U.S. (including Silicon Valley), Israel and Asia. We launched the program in September 2012, and each autumn since, we’ve admitted a new cohort of start-ups into the program. Most companies that we admit have developed a working prototype or proof of concept. The most common type of founder is a recently graduated PhD in Engineering or Computer Science who has spent several years working on a problem and has invented something at the frontier of their field. The program does not guarantee financing, but the majority of companies that succeed raise capital from the CDL’s Fellows and Associates — a carefully- selected group of individuals who themselves are serial entrepreneurs and early-stage investors. Throughout the year, our MBA students work with the start-up founders as part of a second-year elective course, helping them develop financial models, evaluate potential markets, and fine-tune their scaling strategies. To date, more than 100 start-ups have come through the Lab. When we launched, we set a goal of generating $50 million in equity value created in terms of the aggregate value created by companies that went through the Lab. When we finished our fifth year in June 2017, we had exceeded $1.4 billion in equity value created. What exactly does the Lab provide to entrepreneurs? Start-up founders benefit from a structured, objectives-oriented process that increases their probability of success. The process is orchestrated by the CDL team, while CDL Fellows and Associates generate the objectives. Objective-setting is a cornerstone of the process. Every eight weeks the Fellows and Associates set three objectives for the start-ups to achieve, at the exclusion of everything else. In other words, they define clear goals for an eight week ‘sprint’. Objectives can be business, technology or HR-oriented. Our Fellows and Associates—all volunteers—are critical to the CDL’s success. Tell us more about the CDL Fellows and Associates. We have designed a marketplace — a community that functions under a set of rules and norms — that facilitates efficient transactions between first-time founders and experienced entrepreneurs, many of whom are also investors. Often, the two sides don’t know each other until the rookie founder seeks out the experienced entrepreneur/investor when raising capital. Knowing very little about the entrepreneur, the investor usually says no, but occasionally says yes, at which point they are very committed. By the time we hit the end of the academic year, the Fellows and Associates have met with the ventures many times, and they’ve gotten to know each other. Furthermore, the entrepreneurs have demonstrated their ability (or inability) to deliver against an aggressive set of objectives through several cycles. We don’t require Fellows and Associates to invest, but they can — and many do. We saw mounting evidence that AI was a general-purpose technology that can be applied to a wide range of problems. When you’re founding a company, you’re faced with a thousand different things you could be working on. The question is, what should you focus on? People who have done this before are able to triage those thousand things and prioritize the two or three most important things to focus on right now to increase value and de-risk the venture as quickly as possible. Every eight weeks, this group meets with the founders and sets objectives; then the founders carry on building their ventures. The CDL does not charge fees or take equity. The currency for participation is performance. There were seven Fellows in our first year, so the bi-monthly sessions were named after that Group of Seven Fellows, or ‘G7’. At the end of each G7 session, we ask the Fellows and Associates to raise their hand for any companies for which they are willing to commit their most precious resource: time. We ask them to commit to meeting with the company for an hour every other week until the next session. Any companies that don’t inspire at least one raised hand are dropped from future meetings — although they are still part of the CDL family and attend other events. The rule is that at least one company must be dropped from the G7 sessions at each meeting. In the rare case that hands go up for all companies, we raise the price in terms of the amount of time required to commit. As we proceed throughout the nine-month program, this allows us to focus more and more resources on ventures that are showing the most progress. Three years ago, CDL made a huge bet on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. What prompted that? In our first year of operation, one of the start-ups that came to us was Chematria, now called Atomwise. Its founder, Abe Heifets — a U of T PhD in Computer Science and Biology — was applying a new AI technique to drug discovery. What Abe was doing represented not just a marginal improvement, but a potentially transformative change to the way drugs are discovered — which represents a multibillion-dollar problem for the pharmaceutical industry. While we were working with Abe, a team of graduate students from U of T Computer Science won a high-profile competition at Stanford called ImageNet. It’s basically an image-recognition competition, whereby a computer is given a bunch of pictures and has to identify the image, whether it’s a ball, a horse or a wheelbarrow. This team from Toronto participated, and not only did they win — using a machine learning technique called deep learning, largely developed at U of T — but they won by such a margin that the following year, all of the finalist teams were using their technique. Those are just two examples of events that inspired us to bet on machine intelligence. Overall, we saw mounting evidence that AI was a general-purpose technology that could be applied to a wide range of problems across a vast array of industries, and that’s what prompted us to dedicate a new stream of the Lab’s activity to AI. At first, you faced resistance; why? People said we were being too narrow, that there weren’t enough startups to fill an AI stream and that there wasn’t enough interest from investors. At the same time, we had believers. One such believer who herself had written a highly influential blog post describing the ‘landscape’ of companies emerging in the machine learning world was Shivon Zilis — a Canadian based in San Francisco and a partner at the venture investing firm Bloomberg Beta, where she led the firm’s investments in machine intelligence. I invited her to the Rotman School to present her insightful analysis to our MBA students, and the CDL team — quickly realizing she is a star — recruited her to join forces on our AI initiatives. (Elon Musk subsequently saw the same potential and recruited her to help him build his empire.) So, we moved forward with the new stream, but to address these concerns, in 2015 we also launched an annual conference — with Shivon as co-chair — called Machine Learning and the Market for Intelligence. The goal was to educate the Canadian business community about the importance of this emerging field. Leaders in the field — from organizations like Google, Uber, Apple, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon and MIT — came to Rotman to discuss and debate how AI is and will impact a variety of fields, from life sciences to manufacturing to retail. We held our third annual conference in October 2017. Talk a bit about the CDL’s results to date. The launch of our AI stream transformed the Lab from a Canadian enterprise into a global one. In our first year, our start-ups were all from Ontario, but they now come from around the world. Similarly, in our first year, our Fellows were all from Canada, and that, too, changed when we launched the AI stream. Our ML7 (Machine Learning Seven) includes William Tunstall-Pedoe, who flies in from Cambridge, England, every eight weeks. He has a PhD in Machine Learning and founded Evi, which was acquired by Amazon in 2012. Evi’s technology powers the AI engine in Amazon’s Alexa, which, to my knowledge, is still the top-selling consumer AI hardware product in the world. The Creative Destruction Lab is home to the greatest concentration of AI-based companies of any program on Earth. The ML7 also includes Barney Pell, who flies in every eight weeks from San Francisco. Barney also has a PhD in Machine Learning and led an 85-person team at NASA that flew the first AI into deep space. He then built an AI company called Powerset that was acquired by Microsoft, and now he’s the cofounder of Moon Express, which is essentially building a Federal Express-type service to the moon, because Barney believes the moon is going to be an important gateway for commercial space travel. So far, the results have surpassed our expectations. Back in 2012, we accepted 25 companies into our general high-tech stream. Last year, we doubled that by adding the second cohort focused on AI, so we had 50 start-ups. This year, we doubled our intake again by accepting 100 AI-focused start-ups and adding a new stream: The world’s first program focused on launching startups predicated on quantum machine learning (QML). To our knowledge, the CDL is home to the greatest concentration of AI-based companies of any program on Earth. Among CDL’s ‘graduating’ companies to date, which best personifies your vision? We are proud of all of them, and different companies reflect different aspects of our vision. For example, Atomwise personifies our focus on the application of science that can have a transformative effect on society. As indicated earlier, it brought in a very early application of a new branch of Computer Science (deep learning) and applied it to a commercial focus (drug discovery). Thalmic Labs captures the scale and ambition of our mission. They raised their seed financing largely from our G7 Fellows. About a year ago, they raised $160 million in Series B financing (US$120 million), which was one of the largest Series B financings in Canadian history. UDIO, founded by Katya Kudashkina (Rotman MBA ‘15), captures the CDL’s entrepreneurial spirit: She immigrated to Canada without a penny to her name and really hustled to get into the top business school in the country while studying English at night. When she graduated, she was recruited into a nice, secure job at the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board. She left that job to found a start-up, which she brought to the Lab, raising a few hundred thousand dollars in investment capital. Early on, UDIO was focused on building robotic bees for artificial pollination in the agricultural industry. But the G7 advised Katya that it was going to take too long to get to revenue with that business model, and that she needed to be closer to her customers. So, she packed up her life and moved to California — essentially living on someone’s couch so she could focus on almond farmers in Northern California and learn their business from the ground up. Ultimately, Katya ran out of capital before she could get to revenue and the company folded; but she wouldn’t give up and launched another start-up. She learned a lot from her first company and maintained great relations with her investors. I wouldn’t be surprised if they invest in her again, because she is so driven, trustworthy and willing to learn. She is a prime example of the persistence required of entrepreneurs. As indicated, CDL features collaboration with both current MBA students and highly successful entrepreneurs. Can you give an example of a firm that benefited from both? One example is Validere. One of the co-founders just finished his PhD at Harvard, where he developed a technique called Optical Liquid Fingerprinting, which identifies the properties of a liquid. Normally if you want to find out a liquid’s properties, you take a sample, send it to a lab, and wait for the results. This startup developed a process whereby they can essentially determine the properties of a liquid in real time. They came to the CDL wanting to sell this service to the luxury perfume industry, to help detect counterfeit perfumes. After reviewing their business, the Fellows told the founders that they loved the technology but hated the business idea. So, the G7 turned to our MBA students and asked them to do a market analysis to find out where this technology would have the most value. The MBAs returned with a recommendation to move from one of the sexiest of all industries — luxury perfume — to one of the least sexy: oil and gas. And that is what they ended up doing. One of our Fellows is Dr. Chen Fong, former head of Radiology at the University of Calgary and active investor in medical technologies as well as the energy industry. After learning about Validere’s technology and the recommendation to focus on oil and gas, Chen flew the founders out to Calgary and drove them (himself!) around the city to meet with a number of oil and gas executives to solicit feedback on their product. Soon, the business was transformed: They attracted some significant customers and went from being unable to raise capital to being over-subscribed, with more investor interest than they could accommodate. Our MBA students learned a tremendous amount — a very different but complementary type of education than they get from reading about historical case studies. This example epitomizes CDL’s vision: A science-based innovation that will enhance society; created by appreciative, persistent, and coachable founders; national connections, insightful advice and mentoring from our G7 Fellows; and an incredible hands-on learning experience for our MBA students. Our approach is to get ahead, make the investments, and attract all the elements of the ecosystem to Canada. The Lab is one of the most popular second-year MBA courses at the Rotman School. Why does it resonate so much with students? For two reasons: First, it combines the traditional mode of learning from lectures with learning-by-doing; and second, it links academic work with a sense of ownership. The traditional approach to learning at CDL is led by our Chief Economist, Professor Joshua Gans, who developed a structure for teaching entrepreneurial strategy along with MIT’s Scott Stern. This provides students with an academic framework and context for what they’re going to experience next. Then comes the learning-by-doing part. Normally, business schools use Harvard Business School cases to provide examples in the classroom. As indicated, we replace those with real companies. Working with founders, Fellows and Associates provides students with an opportunity to roll up their sleeves. Instead of reading a 30-page case that comes with a fact set, they have to find the facts themselves and figure out — of the infinite information out there, which bits are the most valuable for their needs? They experience the messiness of the real world and the reality of having to make decisions without having full information. The second piece is ownership. When our students work with these start-ups, every decision matters, so they have a real sense of ownership. It’s a powerful learning experience to feel ownership over the results because the consequences are so tangible. Universities rarely adopt programs developed elsewhere. What motivated the University of British Columbia, New York University, the University of Calgary, Université de Montreal and Dalhousie University to adopt the Creative Destruction Lab program? Every university has a program or course on entrepreneurship and start-ups, but I think the CDL stands out due to its significant results. The calibre of investors from the business community who have rallied around the CDL is unprecedented. Naturally, other universities would love for that to happen at their own business schools. When UBC indicated interest in adopting the program, the big question was, ‘Is this replicable?’ But a very competent team, under the direction of Professor Paul Cubbon, was able to reproduce it. When CDL-West completed its first year, the results on all dimensions were impressive, and we had evidence that, yes, this program is replicable. We have since launched CDL at the University of Calgary, Dalhousie University and Université de Montreal, and in October, we announced a partnership with New York University’s Stern School of Business. CDL Toronto’s competition is not Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, New York or Atlantic Canada: it’s Silicon Valley. Each of the CDLs has attracted some of the top business people from its region. Our challenge now is to cross-pollinate, so that the Montreal Fellows are connecting with companies in the Toronto program and the Toronto Fellows are connecting with companies at CDL Atlantic, and so on. One of the things that makes the Bay Area so effective is that everything moves so fast. If we can accelerate the velocity of business development here, we will have raised Canada’s game as a whole. You mentioned earlier that CDL launched the world’s first program focused on quantum machine learning (QML). What is your vision for this initiative? It’s a bold one: By 2022, the QML Initiative will have produced more well-capitalized, revenue-generating quantum machine learning-based software companies than the rest of the world combined, with the majority based in Canada. Why QML? First, we can leverage the leadership that CDL currently has in the commercial application of machine learning. Second, we can leverage Canada’s leadership in quantum computing at places like the Perimeter Institute and the Institute for Quantum Computing in Waterloo, Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, and D-Wave in Vancouver, among others. Third, we can leverage the network of investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and corporations that have rallied around the CDL and our mission of commercializing science for the benefit of humankind. [Editor’s Note: For details on the QML program, visit creativedestructionlab.com/locations/Toronto/quantum.] Clearly, the CDL is leading the way in this arena. I believe so. Three years ago, it felt like we were moving early on AI, but we realize now that — if we could turn back the clock — we actually should have started even sooner and moved faster. We were roughly a year ahead of everyone else, but now a number of programs in other countries are focused on AI startups — so we’re running fast just to keep our position. With QML, we want to do in Toronto what Silicon Valley did with semiconductors in the 1960s. In terms of QML, so far we’re the only ones doing it, and that’s because the technology is so embryonic. We might go for two or three years without a significant success, because we might be too early. The point is, once there’s a hit, places like MIT, Stanford and Silicon Valley will all double down in this field. Our approach is to get ahead, make the investments now, and attract all the elements of the ecosystem to Canada. We want to do in Toronto with QML what Silicon Valley did with semiconductors in the 1960s. There’s nothing inherently magical about Silicon Valley. The semiconductor industry happened to start there due to the pioneering efforts of a handful of people, and once that community grew big enough, it became very hard for other regions to compete. Our view is, if we can seed it here and if the industry takes off five years from now, by that time, Canada will have such a critical mass that it will be hard for the whole community to move somewhere else. We’re trying to plant the seeds now. Already, three top Silicon Valley venture capitalists are sufficiently optimistic about this program that they offered to invest in every one of the companies that gets into it — sight unseen. Most of these companies won’t make it — and they know that — but they want to be involved because along the way, they will get an education in QML, and there is some positive probability that one or two of these companies will figure out a commercial application. Globally, what has been the reception to AI? Earlier this year, the Canadian government made a series of financial commitments to attempt to maintain its position as a leader in AI research. In July, China announced a long-term AI plan that dwarfs Canada’s investment and specifies a timeline through 2030 during which China aims to become the world leader in AI. Over the Labour Day weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin foreshadowed significant investments when he stated: “AI is the future, not only for Russia, but for all humankind. Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world.” There has also been caution: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made pleas for governments to take AI safety seriously and to set up regulatory bodies to manage it. His Twitter response to Putin’s remarks was: “It begins…,” which he followed with: “China, Russia, soon all countries w strong computer science. Competition for AI superiority at national level most likely cause of WW3 imo.” Musk is concerned that AI is developing more rapidly than we realize and that there is significant risk to human civilization. He feels it needs to be regulated, not unlike communications, air traffic, financial services, healthcare and aerospace. Will AI change the way decisions are made in organizations? Yes. Every disruptive technology lowers the cost of something, and in the case of AI, that something is prediction. By prediction, I mean using data that you have to generate data that you don’t have. Economic theory tells us that as the cost of machine prediction falls, we will use more of it. Prediction is an input to decision-making under uncertainty. When faced with uncertainty, we need to predict the likelihood of different outcomes when we make a decision. As machine prediction becomes cheaper, we’ll increasingly substitute human prediction for machine prediction in the decision-making process. However, prediction is not the only ingredient for decisionmaking. Judgment — the assignment of value or payoffs to possible outcomes — is also important. Machines do prediction, but only humans have judgment. I anticipate that organizations will engage in much more decision-making because a key ingredient is now much cheaper, and the value of human judgment will increase, as we demand more of it. We can only speculate on the aspects of judgment that will be most valuable, but things like ethical judgment, emotional intelligence and artistic ability are likely suspects. Ajay Agrawal is the Peter Munk Professor of Entrepreneurship, Professor of Strategic Management, and founder of the Creative Destruction Lab at the Rotman School of Management. He is also cofounder of Next Canada, which includes Next AI, a not-for-profit program to inspire young entrepreneurs and technologists to explore commercial opportunities that are a direct result of advances in AI. Along with Rotman Professors Joshua Gans and Avi Goldfarb, he is co-author of Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence (forthcoming, Harvard Business School Press, April 2018). For more on the book visit predictionmachines.ai. Click here for more on Professor Agrawal and his work on artificial intelligence.

To be like children… May 8, 2022 June 2, 2021 by Megan Black I watch my daughter in any social setting and am immediately amazed. In no less than 5 minutes she has five new friends and they play like they’ve known each other for years. It makes me wonder why we as adults may have a hard time making friends, fitting in, or feeling seen. Can I walk up to a group of people in a social setting, introduce myself, and immediately feel like I have made new friends? No. No, I can’t. Hell, I can’t even talk to those with a larger following without being nervous that I’m gonna do something or say something wrong and make a fool of myself. I will definitely attribute this to the amount of bullying I received as a child; I never had the newest things, I was the nerdy kid with glasses who would rather read a book, and then I was the kid who gained weight and got called names. I never really made the conscious decision on how I wanted to bring my daughter up in the world. I did ask myself what values I find important, what she will need to understand, and what the world needs. What values do I want to instill in her? What is important for her to know in life? What are acceptable behaviors in public and at home? How do I teach her discernment and critical thinking skills in a healthy setting? How do I make sure she has the ability to make healthy decisions for herself in a safe capacity? How can I make sure she has the space to share her feelings, even if they’re not positive toward me, her dad, or our decisions, in a safe and healthy manner? And how do I make sure she creates space to listen to the concerns of others? All of these questions are things I think about when making decisions about my daughter’s well-being and life but they’re also questions I think about in creating community. There are a lot of different opinions in any occult community, a lot of different practices, and many ways of doing things. There are also a lot of issues and difficult conversations that need to be had but in ways that are productive rather than arguing just to argue. There is a lot to say about acting with respect, humility, and kindness. How would we expect our children to behave when we find out that they’ve done something hurtful to someone else? What sort of standards do we hold our children to? We ask them to behave with kindness and respect, to listen and learn from those with more experience, and to learn to say the magic words, “Please, Thank You, and I’m sorry”. We give our children the capacity to make safe mistakes and then learn from them, yet we don’t always hold ourselves and our communities to the same standards. When I make a mistake it can feel like the end of the world. Why? Why does making a mistake make me so afraid and anxious? Is it because of some shadow I have that needs work? Some deep-seated issue stemming from a childhood of bullying and “doing the wrong thing”? Sure, that’s a possibility. The other thing? Our communities are quick to vilify those that have made mistakes and learned from them, holding ourselves to impossible standards. Watching my child always leads me to think of how raising children parallels with how I view my “ideal” community, if there ever was such a thing. A place where we learn and grow together, no matter our colors, sexes, or identities. A place where we respect the voices of people of color, of Indigenous groups around the world, and those who have ideas and concerns to share. This is my dream. This is my hope for the future. This post brought to you by a two-hour car ride where I had nothing to do but sit and think. Don’t forget to follow me on social media and subscribe to my newsletter. Facebook| Instagram| YouTube | Newsletter Categories Blog Posts, Personal Writing Tags children, motherhood, parenting Connecting with the Land Spirits || May Guided Meditation Good Riddance || June Patreon Spell

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The Author Gang Together Again Posted on April 18, 2020 by Rebecca Tran Author friends who write alone but come together from time to time to help each other and have fun. Our stories will make you wonder, laugh, shake with fear or shed a few tears, but most of all, give you escape from the burdens of everyday life. Check out our books and find yourself whisked away to lands and places you’ve never been. The Author Gang: Erika M Szabo “The writing bug bit me on a rainy afternoon when I couldn’t find any new book to read. My daughter had enough of my moping around and snapped at me, “Mom, stop whining! If you haven’t a book to read, then write one.” Her challenge shocked me, but I started playing with the idea and I’ve been writing stories, that I like to read, ever since.” Erika loves to dance to her own tunes and follow her dreams, introduces her story writing skills and her books that are based on creative imagination with themes such as alternate history, urban fantasy, cozy mystery, sweet romance and supernatural stories. Her children’s stories are informative, educational, and deliver moral values in a non-preachy way. “I followed my dream to become a writer. As an artist, I paint pretty pictures with my brushes, and as a writer, I paint vivid pictures with my words.” Cindy J. Smith I was taught if I couldn’t say anything nice don’t say anything. Since biting my tongue was painful and soap tasted bad, I developed voices arguing inside my head. When I found writing my thoughts brought me some silence, I took up the pen. It was not long before I realized poetry was much easier than full sentences and I could say exactly what was in my heart. Strangely, I soon noticed I could put myself in other’s shoes and empathize with their viewpoint. It was my daughter who encouraged me to share my poems. She believed they would help others cope…letting them know they were not alone in their thoughts. I write now about every aspect of life in hopes someone may be touched and be encouraged to keep trying. Christina Weigand A writer, wife, and mother of four grown children. She is also Nana to five granddaughters. She lives with her husband and youngest daughter in Pennsylvania after a short sabbatical in the lovely state of Washington. She has three published YA Christian Fantasy novels; Palace of the Twelve Pillars: Book One, Palace of the Three Crosses: Book Two and Sanctuary of Nine Dragons: Book Three. She also has a woman’s Bible study Women of the Bible: A Study published. Recently the first two books in a MG Fantasy series were published, Sir E. Robert Smythe and the School Bully and Sir E. Robert Smythe and the Lost Detective with the remaining four to be published the near future. Through her writing she strives to share the Word of God and help people young and old to realize the love and mercy He has for everyone. Darlene Deluca “Books . . . chocolate . . . tea. These are a few of my favorite things. Combine them with a sunny summer day, and perhaps a beach or pool, and call me happy!” Deluca writes women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and mainstream fiction with romantic elements. She likes to explore relationships – what brings people together or keeps them apart. Her intent is to bring to life interesting characters that readers can relate to in real-life situations that combine a little fun, plenty of drama (with perhaps a tear or two), and big helpings of friendship, love and self-discovery, and will leave you either cheering or sighing with a satisfied smile as you turn the final page. And just so you know . . . she likes a happy, or at least a positive, ending. Alan Zacher Author of private investigator mysteries, humorous occult fiction, fantasy adventure fiction, and short stories. After many years of being a “struggling” actor in LA, Alan turned to writing. “My writing has always been for entertainment–to put a smile on someone’s face who might be having a bad day. I write, mostly, light-horror and murder/mystery. I like these two genres because of the freedom they give me to explore man’s inner emotions, feelings and emotions–but it must always have humor! We must always laugh; mostly at ourselves. I have had MS for serval years now; I know physical and mental pain; so I need much laughter to endure it. Hopefully, my novels do just that–give you much laughter.” Carol Ann Kauffman Carol Ann’s books range from short stories to full-length novels. Her novels are classified as romantic action adventures with a sci-fi/ fantasy twist, and mysteries. They’re about life, love, loss, and lunacy. She is a retired teacher. She has worked as a printer, managed a department store office, worked as an insurance agent, and in the hardware and automotive industries. She was a Red Cross volunteer. Carol loves to travel; her favorite places being Italy, Aruba, and the American Southwest, which tend to show up in her novels. “I also love to stay home. I get lost in my own little world, where I always have more than a few stories in progress. I grow orchids and African violets, and still like to play in the dirt!” Suzi Albracht I am the author of Supernatural Horror Crime Thrillers and Paranormal Romance/Ghost novels. My characters have full, normal lives that get twisted into something horrific or intensely strange. Whether they become a ghost and discover a new, undead world to roam or find themselves in pursuit of a dangerous madman with connections to the dark underworld, I want my readers to feel their pain, their joy, their fear… with every right or wrong turn they take along the way. While I humbly submit that my main influences are Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and William Faulkner, my style leans closer to that of early Stephen King. My twitter bio describes me to a T – Write, scare myself, turn all the lights on, write some more. Take a break, play pool, kick butt/get butt kicked, go write more horror, double lock door. You can find my books at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. Meet the Author Gang Video Randall Krzak A U.S. Army veteran and retired senior civil servant, spending thirty years in Europe, Africa, Central America, and the Middle East. His residency abroad qualifies him to build rich worlds in his action-adventure novels and short stories. Familiar with customs, laws, and social norms, he promotes these to create authentic characters and scenery. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and two master’s from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Randall and his Scottish wife, Sylvia, currently reside in Dunfermline, Scotland. His hobbies include hiking, reading, candle making, pyrography, and sightseeing. Why did Randall become a writer? Someone suggested he give it a try, so Randall blames his friend. Randall ventured into fiction writing later in life, with his first novel being released at age 62. In just over three years, he’s published four novels. He enjoys reading and writing global thrillers and has three more underway. Rebecca Tran I am a mother, pharmacist and author. I love all things fantasy and sci-fi. Romance is always a welcome bonus. I have two little girls and I love dogs,I have two of those as well, a Boston Terrier and a Pittie mix. So technically some would say I have four kids. I am currently working on my blog as well as my romance and fantasy series. I am the ultimate nerd who can’t choose between Star Wars and Star Trek and thinks that Dr Who would figure out a way to beat all of them. I still read comic books and love watching anime. We can talk for hours if you know who Kirito, Naruto, or Goku are. If you’d like to read my blog or know more about me or my books, please check out my website. A.L. Butcher British-born A. L. Butcher is an avid reader and creator of worlds, a poet, and a dreamer, a lover of science, natural history, history, and monkeys. Her prose has been described as ‘dark and gritty’ and her poetry as ‘evocative’. She writes with a sure and sometimes erotic sensibility of things that might have been, never were, but could be. Alex is the author of the Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles and the Tales of Erana lyrical fantasy series. She also has several short stories in the fantasy, fantasy romance genres with occasional forays into gothic style horror, including the Legacy of the Mask series. With a background in politics, classical studies, ancient history and myth, her affinities bring an eclectic and unique flavour in her work, mixing reality and dream in alchemical proportions that bring her characters and worlds to life. L.L. Thomsen Pick up one of L. L. Thomsen’s high fantasy books and you get treated to an explosion of immersive prose, complicated characters, mystery and plots. Her main world, Dallancea, is home to nine realms and a wealth of races – some known, some entirely new. You do not have to be familiar with fantasy to enjoy the books, but those who are will recognise her zest to spin you an epic tale of complexity and to explore her characters to the core. “I invented my first character when I was around five years old,” L. L. laughs, “they lived in my head and took me on adventures at bedtime after ‘lights out’. These days I allow them onto paper. There’s not enough space in my head anymore.” L. L. currently lives with her family + two cats and a dog, in the back-of-beyond near the Sherwood Forrest, U.K. PJ Mann My name is Paula and I write novels. I live with my husband and a rabbit. I work as an engineering geologist at a construction firm in Finland, and only in my spare time, I sit down at my desk writing stories. You can consider me a sort of wandering writer, and I try, as much as possible, to be on the move. My stories are strongly influenced by what I experience and see during my travels around the world. I am a multi-genre author, but the red wire of my novels is the suspense/drama. I love to walk in nature with my camera; photography is another of my passions. I believe it’s very closely connected to writing novels as every image tells a story, for those who stop to listen. R.M. Garino How now, folks. I’m R.M. Garino, the author of the Chaos of Souls Series. Ever wish you could bring your D&D characters to life? Well, that’s exactly what we did. Although the overarching story of angels and demons is much older, our two main characters were fleshed out from a D&D game my wife and I played with friends ages ago. They’re introduced, along with their misfit squads, in The Gates of Golorath, and their adventures continue throughout the series. We’ve also released a standalone series, the Chaos of Souls Novellas, which capture separate side stories that enrich the main series. Requiem’s Reach is the first volume, and we continue from there. If you’relooking for a thoughtful, somewhat irreverent fantasy that puts the stories and character first, then come on over and give us a read. Posted in action adventure, chic lit, family, fantasy, fiction, horror, indpendant author, paranormal romance, romance, short story, suspense, thriller, writingTagged independant author, ourAuthorGang, writing The Chunky, Spunky, Dumpy Monkey: Lucky Proves the Bullies Wrong by Erika M Szabo Good things are happening

Making new words my own Posted on June 14, 2012 by run4joy59 English: So many words to keep track of!. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As a writer, words are my stock in trade. So why do I continue using the same ones over and over again? Yes, the writing style that I often employ is more folksy, the dialogue most often contains local dialect and idioms. But does that then preclude my use of words I wouldn’t ordinarily use? Well…it shouldn’t. But, in rereading the novel I’ve been writing in Camp NaNoWriMo, I’ve come to the realization that I have a tendency to overuse some words. And I think that can cause readers to become bored with any book that they’re reading. I don’t enjoy reading books in which the author appears to be throwing less common, multi-syllabic words out there as a demonstration of his or her intelligence, but I also don’t like reading the same few words and phrases over and over. I think that ends up diminishing the work as well. There are how many words in the English language? Seriously, how many? I don’t know…maybe that’s something to research for another blog. Anyhow, with all of those words to choose from, I believe I should be able to come up with any number of words and combinations of words to better convey the scenes in my novel, to better describe my characters (and their foibles), to transform my novel from a flat, two-dimensional state to a colorful, fully formed work of art that manages to hold tight to the reader until the last page (and perhaps beyond?). Is that too much to ask of myself? Mmm…I don’t believe it is. I view this as one more way to grow as a writer, discovering new words and making them my own. So…it’s time to go upstairs and dig that dictionary out from the middle of that stack of books, to dust off that thesaurus, and put them both to good use. It worked when I was a kid in school, why not now? How to Write With Style by Kurt Vonnegut (2 Videos) (noodletoes.com) Using Idioms to Add Flavor to Your Writing (keikihendrix.com) Filed under: writing | Tagged: Camp NaNoWriMo, English language, words, Writer, Writing style | 7 Comments »

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Robert Sobukwe Speech at the University of Fort Hare as President of the Students’ Representative Council, 21 October 1949 Speeches and Public Statements Prof. Dent, Ladies and Gentlemen, I intend to follow in my opening remarks the conventional pattern. And for that reason I will give a very brief review of our doings within the College this year. We saw at the beginning of the year the implementation of the Students’ Constitution, whereby six members of the S.R.C. [Students’ Representative Councill were elected by secret ballot at a mass-meeting of the students and whereby also certain powers were delegated to the Council. Of that arrangement the worst I can say is that it seems to be working well. We witnessed also at the beginning of the year the promotion of Prof. Dent to the position of Principal of the S.A.N.C. [South African Native Collegel. He was succeeding a man who was highly esteemed, Dr. Kerr. But I do not think we lament the change, for we are concerned not with personalities, but with policies, and there has been no change in this respect. Moreover, however much we may disagree with Prof. Dent on certain issues, we cannot say that he has ever refused students a chance to state their case. And I believe it is due to this fact that there has been no trouble in the College this year. After all, even the minor demonstration we had last term was not a reaction against the administration of the College. The stimulus came from outside. But that does not mean that all is well in the College. I had occasion last year and also at the beginning of this year to comment on some features of our structure of which I do not approve. It has always been my feeling that, if the intention of the trustees of this College is to make it an African College or University, as I have been informed it is, then the Department of African Studies must be more highly and more rapidly developed. Fort Hare must become the centre of African Studies to which students in African Studies should come from all over Africa. We should also have a department of Economics and of Sociology. A nation to be a nation needs specialists in these things. Again I would like to know exactly what the College understands by ‘Trusteeship’. I understand by ‘Trusteeship’ the preparation of the African ward for eventual management and leadership of the College. But nothing in the policy of the College points in this direction. After the College has been in existence for thirty years the ratio of European to African staff is four to one. And we are told that in ten years’ time we might become an independent university. Are we to understand by that an African University predominantly guided by European thought and strongly influenced by European staff? I said last year that Fort Hare must be to the African what Stellenbosch [University] is to the Afrikaner. It must be the barometer of African thought. It is interesting to note that the theory of ‘Apartheid’ which is today the dominating ideology of the State was worked out at Stellenbosch by [Dr W.M.M.J Eiselen and his colleagues. That same Eiselen is Secretary for Native Affairs. But the important thing is that Stellenbosch is not only the expression of Afrikaner thought and feeling but it is also the embodiment of their aspiration. So also must Fort Hare express and lead African thought. The College has remained mute on matters deeply affecting the Africans, because, we learn, it feared to annoy the Nat [Nationalist] government. What the College fails to realise is that rightly or wrongly the Nats believe that the Fort Hare staff is predominantly UP [United Party]. So that whether we remain mute or not the government will continue to be hostile towards us. So much for the College. Sons and daughters of Africa, harbingers of the new world order. What can I say to you? As you see, for the first time since the practice was started, we do not have the nurses with us on this momentous night””Completers’ Social. And the reason? The battle is on. To me the struggle at the hospital is more than a question of indiscipline in inverted commas. It is a struggle between Africa and Europe, between a twentieth-century desire for self””realisation and a feudal conception of authority. I know, of course, that because I express these sentiments I will be accused of indecency and will be branded an agitator. That was the reaction to my speech last year. People do not like to see the even tenor of their lives disturbed. They do not like to be made to feel guilty. They do not like to be told that what they have always believed was right is wrong. And above all they resent encroachment on what they regard as their special province. But I make no apologies. It is meet that we speak the truth before we die. I said last year that our whole life in South Africa is politics, and that contention was severely criticised. But the truth of that statement has been proved in the course of this year. From the pulpit in the CU [Christian Union] we have heard responsible and respectable preachers deplore the deterioration of race relations in this country and suggest co””operation as a solution. Dr Bruce Gardner and Reverend Mokitimi are but two of a large number. Professor Macmillan and a number of speakers in our Wednesday assembly, have condemned this ‘naughty spirit of Nationalism and non-cooperation’ and have told us of the wonderful things that have been done for us, forgetting, of course, that what they say has been done for the Africans the Africans have achieved for themselves in spite of the South African government. The point I am trying to make is that that was politics, whether we loved it or not. So that we can no longer pretend that there is a proper place and a proper occasion for politics. During the war it was clearly demonstrated that in South Africa at least, politics does not stop this side of the grave. A number of African soldiers were buried in the same trench as European soldiers. A few days afterwards word came from the high command that the bodies of the Africans should be removed and buried in another trench. ‘Apartheid’ must be maintained even on the road to eternity. The trouble at the hospital, then, I say, should be viewed as part of a broad struggle and not as an isolated incident. I said last year that we should not fear victimisation. I still say so today. We must fight for freedom””for the right to call our souls our own. And we must pay the price. The nurses have paid the price. I am truly grieved that the careers of so many of our women should have been ruined in this fashion. But the price of freedom is blood, toil and tears. This consolation I have, however, that Africa never forgets. And these martyrs of freedom, these young and budding women, will be remembered and honoured when Africa comes into her own. A word to those who are remaining behind. You have seen by now what education means to us: the identification of ourselves with the masses. Education to us means service to Africa. You have a mission; we all have a mission. A nation to build we have, a God to glorify, a contribution clear to make towards the blessing of mankind. We must be the embodiment of our people’s aspirations. And all we are required to do is to show the light and the masses will find the way. Watch our movements keenly and if you see any signs of ‘broadmindedness’ or ‘reasonableness’ in us, or if you hear us talk of practical experience as a modifier of man’s views, denounce us as traitors to Africa. We will watch you too. We have been reminded time and again that fellows who, while at College, were radicals, as soon as they got outside became the spineless stooges and screeching megaphones of ‘White Herrenvolkism’ or else became disgruntled and disillusioned objects of pity. My contention is: those fellows never were radicals. They were anti””white. And as Marcus Garvey says: ‘You cannot grow beyond your thoughts. If your thoughts are those of a slave, you will remain a slave. If your thoughts go skin-deep, your mental development will remain skin-deep.’ Moreover a doctrine of hate can never take people anywhere. It is too exacting. It warps the mind. That is why we preach the doctrine of love, love for Africa. We can never do enough for Africa, nor can we love her enough. The more we do for her, the more we wish to do. And I am sure that I am speaking for the whole of young Africa when I say that we are prepared to work with any man who is fighting for the liberation of Africa WITHIN OUR LIFETIME. To the completers among whom I number myself, my exaltation is: REMEMBER AFRICA! I thought last year that the position was bad. I realise it is worse this yearThis is a difficult period to analyse. It is a confused period, such as only a Mqhayi, or Bereng, or Dickens could describe. We are witnessing today the disintegration of old empires, and the integration of new communities. We are seeing today the germination of the seeds of decay inherent in Capitalism; we discern the first shoots of the tree of Socialism. In married life we see a reversal to what the Missionaries condemned when they first got here””Polygamy. But this time it is not the African who is the culprit, and the third party is not a second wife, but a mistress. We are witnesses today of cold and calculated brutality and bestiality, the desperate attempts of a dying generation to stay in power. We see also a new spirit of determination, a quiet confidence, the determination of a people to be free whatever the cost. We are seeing within our own day the second rape of Africa; a determined effort by imperialist powers to dig their claws still deeper into the flesh of the squirming victim. But this time the imperialism we see is not the naked brutal mercantile imperialism of the 17th and 18th centuries. It is a more subtle one””financial and economic imperialism under the guise of a tempting slogan, “the development of backward areas and peoples.” At the same time we see the rise of uncompromising “Nationalism’’ in India, Malaya, Indonesia, Burma, and Africa! The old order is changing ushering in a new order. The great revolution has started and Africa is the field of operation. Allow me at this juncture to quote a few lines from the Methodist Hymn-book: In the strife of truth with falsehood For the good or evil side”” Then to side with truth is noble When we share her wretched crust, Ere her cause bring fame and profit And ‘tis prosperous to be just. Then it is the brave man chooses While the coward stands aside, Till the multitude make virtue Of the faith they had denied. The cowards are still standing aside and the brave have made their choice. We have made our choice. And we have chosen African Nationalism because of its deep human significance; because of its inevitability and necessity to world progress. World civilisation will not be complete until the African has made his full contribution. And even as the dying so-called Roman civilisation received new life from the barbarians, so also will the decaying so””called Western civilisation find a new and purer life from Africa. I wish to make it clear again that we are anti-nobody. We are pro-Africa. We breathe, we dream, we live Africa; because Africa and humanity are inseparable. It is only doing the same that the minorities in this land, the European, coloured and Indian, can secure mental and spiritual freedom. On the liberation of the African depends the liberation of the whole world. The future of the world lies with the oppressed and the Africans are the most oppressed people on earth. Not only in the continent of Africa but also in America and the West Indies. We have been accused of bloodthirstiness because we preach ‘non””collaboration’. I wish to state here tonight that that is the only course open to us. History has taught us that a group in power has never voluntarily relinquished its position. It has always been forced to do so. And we do not expect miracles to happen in Africa. It is necessary for human progress that Africa be fully developed and only the African can do so. We want to build a new Africa, and only we can build it. The opponents of African Nationalism, therefore, are hampering the progress and development not only of Africa, but of the whole world. Talks of co-operation are not new to us. Every time our people have shown signs of uniting against oppress ion, their ‘friends’ have come along and broken that unity. In the very earliest days it was the Missionary (we owe the bitter feelings between Fingoes and Xhosas to the Christian ideals of the Reverend Shaw). Between 1900 and 1946 it has been the professional Liberal. Today it is again the Missionary who fulfills this role. After maintaining an unbroken and monastic silence for years while Smuts was starving the people out of the reserves, the Missionaries suddenly discovered, when the Africans unite, that the Africans have not had a fair deal. In the same stride, so to speak, they form a ‘Union-wide Association of Heads of Native Institutions’ for the purpose of regimenting the thoughts of the students. A Missionary Hospital closes even though the people are dying in its neighbourhood, and there is a dearth of nurses throughout the country. I am afraid these gentlemen are dealing with a new generation which cannot be bamboozled. “What you are thunders so loudly that what you say cannot be heard.” Let me plead with you, lovers of my Africa, to carry with you into the world the vision of a new Africa, an Africa reborn, an Africa rejuvenated, an Africa re-created, young AFRICA. We are the first glimmers of a new dawn. And if we are persecuted for our views, we should remember, as the African saying goes, that it is darkest before dawn, and that the dying beast kicks most violently when it is giving up the ghost, so to speak. The fellows who clamped Nehru in jail are today his servants. And we have it from the Bible that those who crucified Christ will appear before Him on the judgement day. We are what we are because the God of Africa made us so. We dare not compromise, nor dare we use moderate language in the course of our freedom. As Zik puts it: “Tell a man whose house is on fire to give a moderate alarm; tell a man moderately to rescue his wife from the arms of a ravisher; tell a mother to extricate gradually her babe from the fire into which it has fallen; but do not ask me to use moderation in a cause like the present.” These things shall be, says the Psalmist: Africa will be free. The wheel of progress revolves relentlessly. And all the nations of the world take their turn at the field-glass of human destiny. Africa will not retreat! Africa will not compromise! Africa will not relent! Africa will not equivocate! And she will be heard! REMEMBER AFRICA! University of Fort Hare, Alice- Eastern Cape Robert Sobukwe

The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan’s Prayer Service to Inaugurate the Synod on Synodality Prayer Service to Inaugurate the Synod on Synodality 16 Oct 2021 | 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Our Journey of Faith, Discerning Where the Holy Spirit Leads Us Synodality is about journeying together as a people of faith, attentive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Our Holy Father Pope Francis has begun preparations for the next Synod of Bishops in Rome in 2023. He has called on all dioceses and eparchies around the world to join prayerfully by convening their own synodal process. The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan’s Prayer Service to Inaugurate the Synod on Synodality is Sunday, October 17, 3:00 pm, in the church Presider: Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R., Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan It will also be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/ArchGrouardMcLennan

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Gospel Summary Luke’s gospel is notable for its portrayal of Jesus as one who represents the compassion and forgiveness of God. No doubt this sensitivity of Luke for the generous nature of Jesus came from his own experience as a native of the city of Antioch where he noted the extremes of wealth and poverty and where he noted also that the rich tended to be self-righteous and judgmental and therefore to assume that the poor were sinful just because they were poor. In this gospel story, Luke draws a sharp contrast between the smug and self-righteous Pharisee who keeps all the rules but does not have the sensitivity to perform the basic acts of kindness toward a guest and the woman who has a reputation for sinfulness but who receives Jesus with loving service. The woman’s reputation for sinfulness could be no more than her inability to keep all the prescriptions of the Law due to her poverty. However that may be, there is no doubt that she understands the importance of loving service just as the Pharisee is totally devoid of such sensitivity. Jesus makes his point by telling a story about two debtors who owed very different amounts but who were both forgiven. The one who was forgiven more was more likely to be more grateful and loving also, We all need to be forgiven at one time or another, and God is more than ready to forgive us also, but the consequence should be loving gratitude and better behavior in the future and especially more ready to forgive others. Life Implications Since it is so difficult to be consistently loving and forgiving persons, we are tempted to take care of the appearances only and thereby to acquire a reputation for virtuous living as we continue to indulge our tendency to be judgmental and unforgiving. I had occasion one time to give a homily on the gospel story about the Pharisee and the publican. To make my point more forcefully, I tried to describe what Pharisees would look like if they were living today in one of our parishes. I noted, for example, that they would certainly attend Mass on Sunday but, on the way home, they would not hesitate to do a critical and negative assessment of other people they had seen at Mass. After the Mass, a man came to the sacristy and said to me: “Father, I think I may be a Pharisee.” I was at a loss to respond at first but then I said to him: “My friend, take courage. What you have just said is something that a real Pharisee would never say!” It is indeed laudable to attend Mass and to take seriously all the rules of good Christian conduct, but all of this careful observance can be spoiled if it is not accompanied by a genuine spirit of love and forgiveness Demetrius R. Dumm, OSB.

On the glorious feast of the Epiphany the first scripture reading, from the prophet Isaiah, begins: “Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you” and it concludes with the words: “the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the Lord” (Isa 60:1, 5-6). We see in this passage a movement of wealth and gratitude from “the nations” coming toward Jerusalem. The Psalm takes up the same theme: “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you…” (Ps 72:11). They come from afar to share in what the Lord has given to Israel, his chosen people who were the instrument of salvation for the rest of the world. Before joining with Isaiah to proclaim the good news of the Gentiles’ salvation, the Psalmist announces just what it is that the Messiah of Israel will bring to his people…what is this great source of joy. We hear that he “He shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones with judgment. Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more” (Ps 72:2, 7). It is no wonder that the inhabitants of Jerusalem and many others centuries ago would find joy in these words, since justice and peace are among the most basic human desires. Any sensible person wishes for a society in which people are motivated by a zeal for justice and not merely by a fear of the law, and for peace and safety for all citizens. Such a desire is especially urgent now since here at home and abroad we have seen division and anger in recent years that make everyone long for a time when all people can get along with mutual respect and a willingness to help each other in times of need. Our times remind me of the wisdom Pope Paul VI famously taught in his Message for the World Day of Peace on New Year’s Day 1972: “If you want peace, work for justice” (cf. Isa 32:17). A hint of why we should pursue justice and live at peace with all is given in today’s reading from the Letter to the Ephesians. There we see that all people—even those with whom we have great differences—are children of God and members of the Body of Christ: The mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Eph 3:3, 5-6). Having been reminded that all who believe in Christ are one and benefit from the gift of salvation first extolled by Isaiah and received by Israel, we can take inspiration from the Magi whom we encounter in the Gospel. They were among “the nations” bringing their gratitude and their wealth—in the symbolic form of gold, frankincense, and myrrh—to Jerusalem in order to honor the Christ child. Traditionally the Church has seen them as representatives of all the foreign nations who would one day find salvation in Christ. This Epiphany, and in this new year, let us resolve to pray and work earnestly for peace and justice, that the mission to the Gentiles might be brought to its fullness, so that with the Psalmist we can truly proclaim “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B.

Join us in Prayer Syria Earthquake Relief Appeal Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Pacific Education Fund Catch Up On Our News The latest News from Salesian Mission works Embracing Samoan Culture Samoa - Embracing Culture, Community and Education Both the Don Bosco Technical Centre in Alafua and the Don Bosco Co-educational High School and Vocational Centre in Salelologa continue provide education and training to the local youth. Now in its 30th year the Technical Centre in Alafua caters for young men (aged 16-22), who have not been able to complete mainstream schooling, due to poverty, prior drop-outs or other serious family and social problems. Recently, the centre extended the duration of work experience from two weeks to four weeks. This has already seen success; four students who have been studying plumbing and sheet metal so impressed the Samoan Water Authority with their know-how and dedication that they were offered work immediately! This trend has been backed by a study conducted by the Samoan Qualification Authority, which also found that the Technical School has the highest number of graduates that go on to be enrolled in the private sector! The Technical Centre places an emphasis on building confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and a love of culture through singing and dancing; two means of expression and storytelling that are deeply ingrained into the Samoan psyche and a vital part of life and culture. The school has garnered such a reputation for the quality and depth in these fields that the Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Malielegaoi went so far as to say, “the staff and students have breathed new life into the traditional dance of Samoa!” The High School and Vocational school in Salelologa offer co-educational placements to over 300 students, many of which live in remote villages and can only attend by catching the school bus. The school boasts some excellent facilities, which are also used by the community and as a sporting venue for competitions held against other schools in the area. Recently, the Samoa Observer newspaper held its Samoan Schools Short Story competition, which has prize divisions for each level of high school in both Samoan and English languages. In their article about this event, it was said that “it was evident from a massive block of yellow and green uniforms that students from Don Bosco dominated in numbers at the prize giving”! The teachers were pleased with the results and pointed out that last year “we had nine students who placed (in the standings) and this year we had 13 indicating a good sign of improvement from our students.” Two students even finished in first place of their respective brackets! Mauluuluu Mauluulu Story Mauluuluu graduated from the Technical Centre Alafua 20 years ago. Prior to this he had been raised by his unemployed grandparents, alongside his 6 other siblings – money was scarce. However, with the necessary skills attained, he managed to secure a job in the building industry and later worked his way up to where he is now - the Operations Manager of Silva Constructions! Can we count on your support today? We hope we can. Even the smallest gift makes a significant difference. Salesian Support for Earthquake Survivors in Syria Don Bosco Youth & Education Centre is OPEN! New Courses Offered to Sustain Employment Needs Don Bosco Technical School, Fatumaca Hands on Learning at Comoro Empowerment & Education in India 500+ Patients a month at Maria Auxiliadora General Appeal Salesian Missions is helping countless people in our region and abroad through the generosity of donors. We a building a better future for tomorrow, join us today! Donate to Salesian Missions Australian Salesian Mission Overseas Aid Fund (ASMOAF) is an agency for overseas aid and development. We are a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (ABN 43 206 946 086). Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Non-Development Project donations do not qualify for tax deductibility. Salesian Support for Earthquake... Don Bosco Youth & Education... New Courses Offered to Sustain... Don Bosco Technical School,... 500+ Patients a month at Maria... Sustainability Continues at... Ukrainians Fight Through... ACFID Code 3 Middle Street Ascot Vale, Victoria, 3032 © 1986 - 2020 Salesian of Don Bosco, Australia-Pacific

The Treaty Medals Jeff Molloy Gabriola Island, BC Treaty Medals parodies the Canadian Government’s annexation of land belonging to First Nations through historic treaties that are often viewed as contentious. Lands and land rights were ceded to the Canadian government by individuals who might have lacked the authority and the understanding to do so in return for compensation that was paltry, at best, when honoured. “I started life as Jeffrey Robert Stonehouse before being adopted at six days of age. As a consequence, considerations of identity, history and spirituality have long been my preoccupation and the driving force behind my art. Much of my work explores historical and contemporary culture through the use of humour, stereotypes, traits and artifacts. As a man with an unspecified cultural heritage, I feel some latitude to stake a tentative, probing claim, if not to a specific cultural group, then to a generalized Canadian past. My practice focuses on encaustic painting and assemblage, which I build from objects and materials that I’ve collected, scavenged and sometimes aged. The worn, the broken, the lost and the found draw into focus a time very different from our own. As artifacts of another era, they are witnesses to the people, the travails and the injustices that much of my work addresses.”

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©Photo by Yoke Mun Lim How ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Came To Be In Japan … And Why The Play Is So Relevant Now Women in Japan—both native and from abroad—are ready to shout By Brooke Larsen | Lifestyle, Upcoming Events The international play-turned-movement is taking Osaka by storm. The Vagina Monologues, a live show that quickly turned into a social movement, is now a worldwide hit. Since its initial Off-Broadway run in 1996, it has been performed in over 140 countries in scores of languages. It’s emboldened many who identify as female to open up about their experiences with shame and sexual assault. It was also the catalyst that started V-Day, an international organization dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. Today, all proceeds made from a production of The Vagina Monologues go to a charity fighting against such injustice. The empowering play, which is based on actual interviews with over 200 women, has quite literally become a movement. © Photo by Yoke Mun Lim At The Vagina Monologues' 2018 performance in Osaka, Japan. Not everyone sees it this way, however. The play has received backlash abroad recently for being anti-feminist and transphobic. Many of the criticisms are valid — at the very least, the play is quite dated. Even Eve Ensler, the play’s author and founder of V-Day, said The Vagina Monologues is imperfect. A scene of the 2018 The Vagina Monologues play in Osaka, Japan. In Japan, however, the message seems radical. Women talking openly onstage about the anger they feel towards tampons (“a dry wad of f***ing cotton”) or the gory but beautiful details of childbirth (“the contractions made her crawl on all fours”), is practically unheard of. There’s even a scene where a woman triumphantly chants “Manko! Manko!” onstage, which is equivalent to shouting the English word “C*nt!” In a country rampant with sexism and assault but where such issues are normally kept silent, many women—both native and from abroad—are ready to shout. © Photo by stainperfect I’ve experienced this first hand. A few women and I started “V-Day Osaka,” the first Japanese branch of the international organization, three years ago. We staged an ambitious bilingual production of The Vagina Monologues—half the monologues were in Japanese and the other half in English, with subtitles in both languages throughout. We assumed at most 50 people would come, mainly our friends. But, to our surprise, we completely sold out at a venue that seats 100. We opened the dress rehearsal up to the public so more people could come—that sold out too. The play was well received and we raised over ¥350,000 for a shelter for survivors of domestic abuse. We were floored. Women of all nationalities gathered at The Vagina Monologues' 2018 bilingual performance in Osaka, Japan. Since then, a little “vagina community” (as they say in the play) has formed in Osaka. Besides The Vagina Monologues, we host other events throughout the year. One is “Our Monologues,” an annual open mic night. Anyone regardless of gender identity can take the stage and talk about their relevant experiences. Blood, sweat, and tears—bodily fluids not normally considered “ladylike”—go into the making of the play annually, and it is so worth it. Another is Riot Reads, our monthly-ish book club. Members read and discuss books (alternatively fiction and non-fiction) related to the female experience and then talk about how to apply the lessons from the text to our community. Each event has drawn a humbling amount of support and provided eye-opening perspectives from people of all ages, races, and genders. V-Day Osaka is now in its third year and the play is projected to sell out once again. Blood, sweat, and tears—bodily fluids not normally considered “ladylike”—go into the making of the play annually, and it is so worth it. Women (and even a few men!) from different backgrounds, age groups, and nationalities come together every year. Though it’s true The Monologues hasn’t quite had the impact here it has in other places—the play was initially written in English for an American audience, so there are certain cultural barriers built in—this hasn’t stopped Japanese productions of the play from making it their own. © Photo by Ayana Wyse During rehearsal for the upcoming 2019 play on February 24. Here’s how The Vagina Monologues came to be in Osaka, told by the people who made it happen. Margo Brennan, founder and organizer “In the fall of 2016, six amazing women and myself started V-Day Osaka. In the face of a world that is often unjust and unkind, I think we all felt the pull to come together to do our little part to change that trajectory. In addition, we felt Osaka needed a community in which women and our allies could come together for inspiration and empowerment. Although the logistics of organizing The Vagina Monologues were challenging and stressful at times (starting from scratch, language barriers, getting 22 cast members together to rehearse!!), on so many occasions, a Vagina Goddess from above shined down upon us, and things fell perfectly into place. One of the most inspiring and moving aspects of putting on the performance was the incredible amount of community support we received. It seemed everyone we talked to was on board with our mission and wanted to help out in some way. Three years later, V-Day Osaka has blossomed into an incredible community, connecting more and more each day. Today, all proceeds made from a production of The Vagina Monologues go to a charity fighting against such injustice. “The Vagina Monologues and the purpose behind V-Day are very much relevant to Japan. Japan currently faces a huge domestic violence (DV) issue. According to a Gender Equality Bureau Office Survey, in 2015, 1 in 4 women in Japan were subjected to abuse by their spouse. The majority of these cases went unreported. Violence against women and girls is a prevalent and ongoing issue. In putting on TVM, our aim is to not only raise money, but to also raise awareness, and empower people in our community to stand up and fight back.” Katee Brough, co-founder “I remember getting a text from Margo talking about this amazing book she had read and asked me if I thought the project was possible. I replied that not only was it possible, but that I thought it was important. It took a combination of courage and blind faith to get it off the ground. I had experience planning charitable events and doing feminist activism, but I had never put on a play before, let alone done any of this kind of thing in Japan. “I had been reading about feminism in Japan, about different issues of gender equality and violence towards women. They’re hard topics to talk about, especially in a society that doesn’t like people who make waves. We did some research and found Ikuno Gakuen. The organization’s history and mission were so inspiring. When we reached out, they were excited about partnering up with us. The Vagina Monologues and the purpose behind V-Day are very much relevant to Japan. “We found an amazing team, people who had experience acting, people who had experience event planning, people who didn’t have much-related experience but who were passionate about being involved. It was so serendipitous, I couldn’t have imagined the success we encountered in my wildest dreams. It’s one of my proudest accomplishments to date and something I’m honored to say I had a part in starting.” Brooke Larsen (me!), co-founder and 2019 co-director © Photo by V-Day Osaka “The only reason Margo and Katee asked me to join is because I have a lot of friends who I could spread the word to. I wouldn’t brag about this if it weren’t my only skill. I can’t sing or even hold a tune, basic math makes me sweat, and I’d rather leap out a high window than DIY anything. But I like people and they seem to like me back. I also have a background in improv and stand up, so I guess that helped. Being on stage is pretty easy for me. Directing, though, that’s another challenge.” Mariam Finneran, 2019 co-director “I half-heartedly signed up to do The Vagina Monologues when the first show happened three years ago thinking that it would be a cool thing to do one time—and one time only—and now I find myself not just performing in but co-directing on round three. I somehow forget how much work it is every year, then get oddly resentful of it all during rehearsal time but it’s always worth it at the performance. Maybe that’s how I forget so easily? Co-directing means I can’t skip rehearsals whenever I’d rather be eating pasta in bed (that’s most Sunday nights honestly) but it’s been an amazing challenge and I’m glad I took it on in spite of the extra workload. I can’t wait for the performance, and maybe next year I’ll actually manage to sit it out and watch it as an audience member for once.” Yoshiko “YoYo” Ueda, co-founder and organizer YoYo (left) with other participants during a rehearsal for the upcoming The Vagina Monologues play in Osaka, Japan. “I didn’t know about The Vagina Monologues at all when I read the e-mail inviting me to join the group, I was just interested in acting in both English and Japanese. I was surprised to learn the contents. More surprisingly, other ladies at the call for actors seemed very familiar with the show. They were from abroad, places like America and Europe. But few of my Japanese friends knew it except some theater people. “Sometimes the content made people embarrassed—we were even once rejected to use a venue because it was too sexy. But some were very open to it. Researching the show to better understand our cause, telling me they had a chat about it even I wasn’t there—some of my old friends were raising a topic that we had never talked about before. The Vagina Monologues (TVM) is a good starter to notice matters we are ignoring. “We still see many sad issues like DV, sexual harassment, and violation of one’s rights all over Japan. Seeing TVM might not be the most drastic solution, but I personally like the way we are bringing those issues up. We can do something. We can rise together. We can change the paradigm. And we suggest many ways to do so. It makes people feel positive, I hope. If people think it interesting or fun, they naturally spread it. That is where we get the energy to change things for the better I believe.” This year’s performance is on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Pine Brooklyn in Osaka. See details here. To reserve tickets, email vdayosaka@gmail.com. If you’d like to stage a V-Day performance of your own, visit vday.org. Other Articles by Brooke 6 Modern Women Redefining What It Means To Be Japanese 4 Japanese Laws That Desperately Need To Be Amended For Women 10 Laws that Benefit Women in Japan Moving to Japan? Here are 10+ Tips to Help Women Prepare For Expat Life Women Dating Women In Japan Sexism and Culture: Japan’s Obsession With Kawaii It's easy to get caught up in the cult of cute, cute, cute. But where did the word "Kawaii" come from, and is the sexism... Joshiryoku: How Is Girl Power Defined In Japan Girl power versus the concept of "joshiryoku" — how is women's empowerment defined culturally in Japan? By Marina Hanihara 4 Of The Most Powerful (To Date) Feminist Movements In Japan As controversies continue to emerge, women in Japan are telling their stories of sexism and survival everywhere from social media to the supreme court. By Brooke Larsen Groped, Scared, Disgusted: Stories Of Dealing With Chikan In Japan In light of the #metoo movement making traction in Japan, we reached out to seven women who shared their first-hand accounts of dealing with assaults... By Lucy Dayman

Advisors' Tools, Resources, and Partnerships Author(s): Poch, S. Editor(s): Fox, J. R., & Martin, H. E. Citation: Poch, S. (2017). Advisors' Tools, Resources, and Partnerships. In Fox, J. R., & Martin, H. E., Academic Advising and the First College Year (pp. 181-198). Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition. This chapter presents various tools, partnerships, resources, and communities that heavily aid in the professional success of advisors. With an increasingly diverse population entering higher education, academic advisors have to be equipped to manage an array of student needs and issues. Therefore, advisors have a growing need to access an array of resources to support the ever changing interest of first-year students. Technology, such as predictive analytics and early-warning systems, has become a key aid in advising, allowing advisors to collect information to tackle issues as early as possible. Additional tools like Banner, PeopleSoft, and Blackboard offer resources for advisors and students alike to monitor academic progress and grades. The chapter also lists various networks and resources both on and off campus that would be beneficial for an advisor. Some examples of these include orientation programs, professional networks and associations, and professional development events. Partnerships with academic services, student life, multicultural centers, international student programs, and health services can also be immensely beneficial for advisors as these offices provide additional resources that may benefit a student beyond what an advisor can provide.

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Tag Archives: Dominique Venner Intimate Moments Inside Notre Dame I posted about the history and architecture of Notre Dame. It is part of Paris‘ cultural and religious lifeblood. It’s huge, historic, and imposing. I was surprised to find pockets of warmth, small details and intimacy when we visited during a mass. Posted in Churches, France, Paris | Tagged Arts, Candle, Cathedral, Catholic, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Dominique Venner, France, Incense, Mass, Monument, Monuments, notre dame, Notre Dame Cathedral, Notre Dame de Paris, Paris, Pieta, Priest, silence, Stained glass, Statue, Suicide, University of Notre Dame | 3 Replies Notre Dame (The One In Paris, Not The One We Beat In Football) Notre Dame is a huge Gothic masterpiece. Built in the middle ages (construction started in 1163), it has seen a lot. It survived the French Revolution, allegedly housed the Crown of Thorns, saw many coronations including Napoleons and inspired Victor Hugo‘s story of a hunchbacked bell-ringer (Quasimodo), The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Construction began in 12th century. Two centuries passed before it was competed in 1345, spanning almost the entire Gothic period. At the time, it was an engineering feat; it was one of the world’s first buildings to use “flying buttress” (the support arches attached to the exterior at the garden end of the cathedral that help support the weight of the enormous roof). The church is known for its size. It is massive and can hold 6000. It is also known for its large stained glass rose window. Like an idiot, I used to look for pink in rose windows. It was awhile before I learned that rose window is a generic term applied to the large circular windows, particularly those found in Gothic churches. They are divided into segments by stone mullions and tracery, the color pink is in no way a prerequisite. Go figure. I was especially smitten with the hundreds (perhaps even thousands) of humorous gargoyles. The rooftop has amazing views of the city, but we were with older family who couldn’t make the trip up the stairs. Please feel free to comment and tell us what we missed. Posted in Churches, France, Paris | Tagged Cathedral, Catholic, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Crown of Thorns, Dominique Venner, flying buttress, France, french cathedrals, French Revolution, gothic, Gothic architecture, Hunchback, Hunchback of Notre Dame, notre dame, Notre Dame de Paris, Paris, Quasimodo, Rose window, Tourism, travel, Travel and Tourism, vacation, Victor Hugo | 4 Replies

Volume 22 (2022): Issue 1 (July 2022) International and Comparative Law Review Draft Legally Binding Instrument on Business and Human Rights – Is UN Stepping Twice into the Same River? Amal Azem Gealfow and Ivana Machonova Schellongova Published Online: 23 Sep 2022 Volume & Issue: Volume 22 (2022) - Issue 1 (July 2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/iclr-2022-0010 © 2022 Amal Azem Gealfow et al., published by SciendoThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License. BECKERS, Anna. From Corporate Personality to Corporate Governance. The Transformation of International Human Rights Protection in Corporate Governance Structures. in BHUTA Nehal, VALLEJO Rodrigo (eds). Human Rights and Global Governance. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2020. Also [online]. Available at: <https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3573755>.10.2139/ssrn.3573755 Search in Google Scholar BERNAZ Nadia. 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‘Westworld’ Star Jimmi Simpson on Potential Season 2 Return Kevin Fitzpatrick Published: December 5, 2016 All is finally said and done for HBO’s Westworld, as last night’s “Bicameral Mind” finally unlocked the last major twist viewers had been anticipating. Season 2 may not arrive until 2018, but does the big reveal mean Jimmi Simpson’s time on the series is over? When does Season 2 start shooting? You’re warned of full spoilers through Sunday’s Westworld finale from here on out, but unless you’ve been living in a cave on Mars (which could very well be where the park is located), you’ve likely learned that Jimmi Simpson’s William and Ed Harris’ Man in Black are indeed one and the same, separated by thirty years. It’s safe to say that the elder William has a role to play in Season 2's robot uprising, but does the big twist come at the cost of Simpson’s involvement with the series going forward? Probably! Vanity Fair spoke with Simpson, who offered a pretty resolute “No”: Are you coming back? That’s a bummer! I feel the same way, like gosh darn. My William has served his purpose. As of now, I’ll be done at the end of Season 1. That said, Simpson offered a less cut-and-dry answer to The Hollywood Reporter: Do you know yet if you will be back for season two, or has William’s story been told? Well, you know. Nothing’s permanent. I’m not contracted to go back, but I’m sure there’s a possibility. Do you feel there’s more to do with the character? Certainly, William kept going back to the park during all those years … There are certainly stories they could tell. Based on these writers’ skills, if it was their intention for young William to return, I know that he would be there for solid and interesting reasons. But I think this story is told, the story of William and Dolores’ love affair. I think that story, tragically, has been told. At the very least, Westworld has some time to sort out whether Simpson has any place in the series, as Ed Harris told Entertainment Weekly that Season 2 wouldn’t begin filming until mid-2017, apparently spending a bit more time in Utah as well: I know we’re doing a second season. [Showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy say] we’re doing 10 episodes. Probably won’t start shooting until June or July … They have very specific plans for season 2. I think they’re gonna spend more time in Utah next season — they were there for two weeks last season, next season will be a month. We’ve plenty of time to keep speculation on Season 2 afloat, but what does Westworld look like without the timeline twists and turns of its first season? Is there a place for young William as a figment of Dolores’ newly-activated imagination? Stay tuned for the latest. Filed Under: Ed Harris, HBO, Westworld Categories: TV News

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Book Review: “Pro-Life Kids” November 27, 2019 /0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey Hazzard Above: Preview page of Pro-Life Kids. Text reads: “It doesn’t matter your size or your age. You have equal value whatever the stage.” It is accompanied by cartoon illustrations of many people, forming a line from youngest to oldest. Pro-Life Kids, written by Bethany Bomberger and illustrated by Ed Koehler, is a rhyming picture book that introduces children to the concept that all humans are people: at every age, no matter where they live, and even before they are born. This concept is conveyed clearly and illustrated beautifully, including children of all races and abilities. This book is best read aloud by a trusted adult who is prepared to spend a good amount of time on the subject. Although the book’s overall tone is upbeat and positive, it is impossible to be honest about abortion without bringing up death. Pro-Life Kids forthrightly describes abortion as taking a baby’s life away. It also contains references to other upsetting situations when some humans have not been recognized as persons (slavery and the Holocaust), as well as the successes of the civil rights movement. These topics will likely prompt difficult questions from young children who lack the historical education. The story also assumes a prior knowledge of concepts like adoption and pregnancy care centers, which the reader may need to pause to explain. The author, a Christian, included one religious passage: “God made you unique. You have no clone. Your fingerprints are yours. Yes, yours alone. He knit you together one cell at a time… with love and attention—a plan so divine.” Secular households could modify this page (but I recommend against skipping it entirely, as it contains a lovely fetal illustration). Pro-Life Kids also contains significant back-page material, including photos and biographies of real pro-life kids, a “Pro-Life Kids Pledge,” and kid-friendly action items. Pro-Life Kids is available for purchase here. https://i0.wp.com/secularprolife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pro-life2Bkids2Bpreview.jpg?fit=400%2C202&ssl=1 202 400 Kelsey Hazzard https://secularprolife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SecularProlife2.png Kelsey Hazzard2019-11-27 15:02:002021-11-08 12:15:27Book Review: “Pro-Life Kids”

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Warning – Do They Pass the Test? seekingdivineperspective Uncategorized August 19, 2022 August 16, 2022 4 Minutes Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. I John 4:1-3 People have a lot of words for Christians today, not all of them complimentary. When I hear various messages coming from the pulpit and over the internet, a word that comes to mind is “confused.” Many believe we’re in the “End Times,” and that certainly appears to be a possibility. Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But if you profess to be a follower of Jesus Christ, you’d better be ready to back up that opinion with some Scripture – in context, please. People claiming to be experts state their positions with such authority it’s easy to believe they know what they’re talking about. But truth isn’t a tone of voice. Others make their declarations as though God Himself were talking through them; they begin with, “Thus says the Lord …” and continue with a first-person prediction of what God is going to do in the coming days. For all I can tell, the speaker is utterly convinced that what (s)he is saying is a direct message from God. But should we be convinced? Fellow Blogger Bruce Cooper recently posted an important reminder of the importance of “testing the spirits,” as the apostle John admonished in his letter to the churches. https://bcooper.wordpress.com/2022/08/03/why-this-specific-spirit-test/ As Bruce explains, the test consists of simply asking this question: “‘ Will you confess that Jesus the Christ has come in the flesh and is from God?’ And given a choice, if the spirit is not representing God, the spirit will not confess this reality. There will be silence or some form of non-acknowledgement.” When I first heard of this “test,” I wasn’t sure how to use it, but I had an opportunity to do so years ago during my songwriting phase, as I was about to leave on an extended trip. First on the itinerary was the wedding of a friend, where I was to sing an original song I had written for the bride and groom. I was staying with friends and some of their family members, whom I didn’t know. Next, I was to fly to Nashville to spend about a week pitching my songs to people in the music business, singing at a “songwriters’ night” in a bar (!), and touching base with some relatives. The night before I was to leave, I was almost asleep when a voice in my head said very clearly, DON’T GO. Suddenly my plans seemed to turn to chaos, as I wondered what sort of calamity awaited me if I ignored it and went anyway. – Car accident? Plane crash? or …!? But remembering this test, I whispered into the darkness, “Will you confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh and is from God?” Part of me wondered if the response would be, Yes, of course. Then what?! How would I know the voice wasn’t my imagination? As it turned out, the question was moot. My imagination didn’t kick in, and the response was dead silence. I smiled and thought, Ha! I thought not and went to sleep. I could see the Lord working in every step of that trip. At the first stop I had an extended “God conversation” with my friends and their relatives who were hosting me. I found my “second wind” after the long drive and launched into telling stories of what the Lord had been doing, while my friends, who had amused smiles on their faces, chimed in occasionally, and their relatives nodded and smiled. When the relatives left the room, my friends burst out laughing and hugged me. I learned that my assumptions about the family had been incorrect. The relatives weren’t saved, and in my ignorance, I had witnessed to them in a way my friends never could have done. The “witnessees” had been too polite to interrupt me and tell me we weren’t on the same page. The wedding next day was a blessing to be a part of, and the song was well received. (The bride and groom had refused to hear it ahead of time. They trusted me and wanted to be surprised.) When the wedding festivities were over and I was on my way to Nashville, I sensed the Lord’s presence in conversations (and prayers) with fellow passengers on the plane, and later my taxi driver and the people I met in the music industry. I even got to witness through one of my songs to the people in a bar. I don’t know everything the Lord was doing, but I had the distinct feeling I was scattering seeds. Maybe the voice in my head telling me not to go was coming from my imagination, but if not – if it was a messenger of the enemy – I could see many things he might have been trying to prevent from happening. If I had believed those words, I would have either missed a great trip or spent the whole time in fear, instead of experiencing the thrill of resting in Jesus and being carried along according to His plan. Prayer: Father, You know this world is full of lies and liars, and the best intentioned of Your children need guidance. Thank You so much for inspiring John to write a way to test the spirits that would serve believers down through the centuries. Help us to avail ourselves of Your truth and avoid deadly assumptions, in Jesus’ name. Amen. Previous Post The Friends I Didn’t Know I Had Next Post Ignorance is NOT Bliss! Part 1: Slaves to Sin 29 thoughts on “Warning – Do They Pass the Test?” This is a great thing to write about Ann. We need to test everything with mixed messages. It’s easier to be a rat in a maze than be mounted on EAGLES WINGS I hope your song does well. I know it is doing what God intended in giving to you. This episode in my life happened quite a while back, Gary, but that song has been used a few times since, in a Christmas cantata, as a benediction, and at my daughter’s wedding, sung by my son. (They surprised me!) I had taken Psalm 23 and put it in the second person to sing as a benediction. (“May the Lord be your Shepherd, and may you never want. May you lie down in pastures of green. May He lead you beside peaceful waters of life and refresh you with pleasures unseen …”) C.A. Post says: Reminded me of a cartoon I saw once in a Christian magazine. An older ‘gentleman’ was standing with the congregation (apparently a Charismatic or Pentecostal one) and announcing, “Thus saith the LORD; I is sick and tired of “geetars” and drums.” 😂 ❤️& 🙏, c.a. Hmmm… I’d have my doubts about that one, C.A. 😉 Defintely needing to “test the spirit!” 😁 I loved this, Annie! What a great application of that phrase, that wisdom. Thanks, Gabrielle. (Am I remembering your name correctly?) pkadams says: Thank you for sharing this story that is full of great lessons. I know you blessed so many people on that trip by trusting God! Thanks, Paula. I know I was blessed myself. 🙂 deborah w. farris says: Such grounding words, Annie. Thank you. How can I hear the song(s)?! 😃❤️ Thanks, Deb. I need someone tech savvy to help me upload them. I got help at one point and am pretty sure they’re on my laptop, but I can’t figure out how to access them. -_- Andy Brown (andrewbrown100) says: Great post! Thank you. Sharing this on my Twitter feed today. Great, Andy! Thanks! Sam "Goldie" Kirk says: “But truth isn’t a tone of voice.” Precisely. Too many people fall for that, and too many are surprised that I don’t buy into that. Great story. As I read your article, I figured that if I asked someone who was a false prophet that question, they might lie and say ‘yes.’ What’s to stop them? But it was quite interesting to hear that you didn’t get an answer. I know what you mean, Goldie, and frankly I expected my imagination to tell me the same thing, but the “answer” I got was to draw a complete blank. I HAVE seen a prominent TV preacher asked in an interview, point blank, whether he believed Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven, and the man squirmed for several awkward moments and ended up saying he didn’t know, or wasn’t sure, or hadn’t decided … Ah a good test John gave us in the Scriptures. Praise God for God using you providentially in the cases you mentioned! It WAS a great trip, Jimmy. I thoroughly enjoyed having a ringside seat to what God was doing. fuelfortheraceblog says: Testing “examining” the spirits is truly a must. Clues always come as you do, knowing His Spirit is within you. Good stuff. – Alan Thanks, Alan. alimw2013 says: Love this testimony of faith, Annie! Thanks for sharing!!❤️ Thanks, Alicia. 🙂 ❤ keithpetersen80 says: Ann, I’m thankful that you didn’t listen to that voice that told you not to go! As for the “end times:” The New Testament uses the phrase “last days,” which I was always taught–and still believe–means from the time of Jesus’s ascension until His second coming, but I don’t think it uses the phrase “end times,” which people usually use when they’re talking about getting very close to His return. I just looked at 2 Timothy 3:1 in 27 different versions; all of them use the phrase “last days.” Yes, I’ve heard that, too, Keith. We ARE in the last days, but whether it’s the “end times,” who knows? I do know that in the past when people thought it was the end times, it couldn’t have been, because certain things hadn’t happened yet. Israel wasn’t a nation, for example. The biggest prerequisite, as I understand, is that the gospel needs to be heard by everyone, and that wasn’t really possible until the internet. Now the technology makes it more doable, but there are still people who haven’t received it in their language. Ministries like the “JESUS” Film are feverishly working on getting the gospel into the last few hundred (!) languages, and I pray a blessing on them every day – a Pentecostal-type anointing, so they can translate quickly and effortlessly, knowing God is even more eager than they are to reach EVERYONE. Ann, I forgot to add in my earlier comment that when Peter quotes the prophet Joel in Acts 2, he makes it clear that the day of Pentecost was already part of the “last days.” And yes, the Gospel needs to be heard by all people groups before the Lord returns, as Matthew 24:14 indicates. My sister and her husband (now retired) devoted most of their working lives to translating the Bible into a language spoken by only about 3000 people in Indonesia. First they had to create a written language; then teach people to read it by writing simple children’s books, for example; and then translate the Bible itself with the help of some of those 3000! There are other preliterate people groups who don’t have the Bible, but in many cases they can at least hear it in their first language or another language that they understand. And yes, the Jesus film is great, too. By the way, regarding what you wrote about people who “make their declarations as though God Himself were talking through them,” I wrote something a while back about how we should respond; click here if you’re interested: https://keithpetersenblog.com/2020/08/19/how-should-we-respond-to-god-told-me/ Keith, I’ve been trying to catch up for the past few days (weeks ) and just got around to reading that piece. Excellent! musingsofmanettekay says: Annie, this is so good and timely. I just began a personal study on the difference between discernment and judgment. Your post and experience relate to that very thing. Jesus said, “be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.” It seems contradictory but there has to be much more to extract. I want solid truths like the wise discernment tool you shared to test the spirits. I want to abate the enemy in every possible way. Thanks for this victory story! Thank YOU, Manette! When my children were little, we had a children’s devotional written by a man who was a pastor AND a zookeeper. (!) It had a lot of interesting facts about animals, including two things about snakes that apply to this verse: Snakes have transparent eyelids, so even when their eyes are closed, they can see what’s going on around them. They also have a special coating on their skin that repels dust, so although they slither in the dust, the dust doesn’t stick to them. This is good to keep in mind, as we are striving to be “in the world, but not of the world.” 😉

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Posts Tagged ‘every following Prophecy adds something new to the former’ ISAAC NEWTON – problem, Jan. 26, 1687 Posted in Bible, education, European writer, philosophy, science, truth, uncategorized, tagged 1/26/1697, among the nations on this side of Euphrates, among the nations on this side of Greece, …amongst the old Prophets, Beast is confined, body of the fourth Beast, body of the fourth Beast is confined to the nations, confined to, Daniel is most distinct in order of time, easiest to be understood, Euphrates, every following Prophecy adds something new to the former, for all the eleven horns of the fourth Beast, four heads of the third Beast, fourth Beast, Greece, he must be made the key to the rest., Isaac had the answer before he retired for bed that evening, Isaac Newton, Jean [1] Bernoulli's (bĕrn yē’), look for all the four heads of the third Beast, nations on this side, nations on this side Euphrates, on this date, Prophecies of Daniel, related to one another, river Euphrates, six month time-limit-problem, therefore in those things which relate to the last times, third Beast, this side Greece on January 26, 2012| Leave a Comment » …amongst the old Prophets, Daniel is most distinct in order of time, and easiest to be understood: and therefore in those things which relate to the last times, he must be made the key to the rest. (Ch.1) The Prophecies of Daniel are all of them related to one another…every following Prophecy adds something new to the former. (Ch.3) Seeing therefore the body of the third Beast is confined to the nations on this side the river Euphrates, and the body of the fourth Beast is confined to the nations on this side Greece; we are to look for all the four heads of the third Beast, among the nations on this side of the river Euphrates; and for all the eleven horns of the fourth Beast, among the nations on this side of Greece. (Ch.4) – Sir ISAAC NEWTON, OBSERVATIONS upon the PROPHECIES of DANIEL, and the APOCALYPSE of St. John (In Two PARTS), LONDON, M.DCC.XXXIII. Isaac Newton on this date, 1/26/1697 received from Jean [1] Bernoulli’s (bĕrn yē’), a six month time-limit-problem. Isaac had the answer before he retired for bed that evening. [1] Also known as John or Johann Bernoulli (7/27/1667 – 1/1/1748) was a Swiss mathematician (one of the several in his mathematician family). 2 A Short Scheme of the True Religion, manuscript quoted in Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton by Sir David Brewster, Edinburgh, 1850; cited in; Newton’s Philosophy of Nature, p. 65, Ref. 2. 3 Principia, Book III; cited in; Newton’s Philosophy of Nature: Selections from his writings, p. 42, ed. H.S. Thayer, Hafner Library of Classics, NY, 1953.

Daney on television Below are short extracts from an interview Daney gave to the French magazine Les inrockuptibles in March 1992. Daney talks of the difference between cinema and television as the difference between projection and broadcasting (see also his "From Projector to Parade" article), of why he stopped writing on television (see also his piece on the TV coverage of the Gulf War) and what he meant when he was zapping between channels. It has the strange mix of assertiveness and bitterness charaterising the last months of his life. My translation. Magazine: Is the death of the movie theatre necessarily the death of cinema? Daney: No. For me, the love for cinema has never been confused with the love of the movie theatre. In the theatre, there was still too much society, too much consensus. I’ve always nestled against the screen. I have a relationship with a movie which is independent of everything, as if I had internally digitalised it before everyone. And I’m the only one by the way who has tried to see in detail how movies stood the test of the small screen. To say “you know, it’s not what we think.” One movie gains, the other loses out. For example, The Ten Commandments is great on television. Whereas India Song is made for an empty theatre. I was very happy with my paradoxes. And I had the hope, eventually a bit dashed, that it will trigger in people the desire to compare. No, really, I don’t care about movie theatres. I saw movies alone in a theatre. Well, it’s embarrassing. Especially comedies. To laugh alone, what anguish! The dilemma is therefore not between theatres and television, but between projection and broadcasting [“diffusion” in French]. And projection is not insignificant. To project oneself in a personal psycho-analysis, to have a project… Words are superb. What do young people have today? “Plans”, good or bad. The word “project”, they don’t dare pronounce it anymore. Personally, I have projected myself so much into the space of the image - this strange gaping hole - that I know something about projection that I will never forget. And I also know what it is to have a projector behind me. Magazine: Is this why you say you want to stop writing on television? Daney: I have the feeling of having closed a loop. No, not a loop: it would be too sad. I hope it’s only the first round of a spiral. Although… Television is a formidable thinking tool. You are like an analyst to whom society’s subconscious would be offered wide open… A rather raw subconscious (…) But if one is in good form and a good analyst, here’s a formidable machine to make you think and write. There is one problem though: it doesn’t bite. There’s no feedback whatsoever. If I attack Michèle Cotta [the news director of France’s main commercial channel], she doesn’t reply. If I write twenty thousand characters on Benetton Toscani, it’s not picked up on or quoted anywhere. It doesn’t trigger any debate. It’s considered as my own problem, my strange – and eventually likeable – whim. Me, Serge Daney, I have this strange whim which consists in writing on television with a film maker’s morality. They don’t hold it against me but I may as well not say anything. Magazine: And the “Zappper’s wage”, your weekly chronicle in Libération? Daney: The “zapper”, it was a very small niche, very narrow, which cannot be made a genre. Even “zapper” was a poor choice of word. If I zapped between channels, it was from one day to another. But I still watched the programmes from beginning to end. It wasn’t the video-diary of a TV addict under the influence of visual neuroleptics! I had kept my habits as a cinephile who likes duration and time in cinema. Anyway, after having been round the issue, from the news mass to advertising and decoration, I stopped. Serge July [Libération publication director] was annoyed. Because as an editor, he thought he had found a good gimmick, A grand child of Barthes. July has the original edition of “Mythologies” in his office and sadly still believes that it will help us understand our times… Posted by LK at 11:42 am 2 comments: For the sake of exhaustivity... Doing another of my regular Google searches on "Serge Daney", I found that the Bernadette Corporation art collective allegedly published translations of Daney in what seems to be a short-lived fashion magazine called MADE IN USA in the Issue 1 Fall/Winter 1999-2000. At least that's what the Bernadette Corporation website claims. They don't say which text they have translated. If a member of this collective ever read this, please consider making these translations available online. If anyone owns a copy of the magazine, can you give us the reference of the text transalted? The quest for english translations of Daney is becoming really mysterious... It's time for more translations!

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And once you are part of Shamin, you will have the ability to try new things, and discover new passions within your career. WE LOOK FOR THE BEST We’re looking to bring out the best in people. We’re always striving to hire the right people and are highly selective, as we work to enhance our operation for everyone involved. Join us, and you’ll be surrounded by a team with a high drive to succeed, and a commitment toward continued personal growth. THE WORLD'S TOP BRANDS WORK WITH SHAMIN HOTELS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES Shamin Hotels is based in greater Richmond, Virginia, and is an active member of the community in which we operate. From raising awareness for the profound issues facing our planet to helping people finding housing, community engagement has been a core value that Shamin Hotels is proud to support. Since our beginning, we’ve donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the communities we serve. We encourage and support associates to embrace community engagement as a commitment that helps us all. START YOUR STORY WITH SHAMIN AND DISCOVER WHAT’S POSSIBLE Everyone has to start somewhere and at Shamin Hotels we look to take a your ‘job’ and make it into your career. We look to train, grow and give you the long term stability that you need to succeed. Start your story with us and let’s discover what’s possible 300 East Franklin Street Richmond, VA, 23219 info@shaminhotels.com MICHELLE’S STORY: A Lesson In Having Both a Career – and a Life. How do you grow both a career and a family? Ask Michelle. When this young mom was looking for career opportunities, she knew she had to find a balance between work and family. She asked a former colleague for advice, and he suggested Shamin Hotels — a family-owned company which, at the time, had eight properties in its portfolio. She knew as soon as the interview started that it was the right place for her. “I was shocked when Mrs. Amin (The VP of Purchasing and Co-Founder’s wife) babysat my daughter so I could interview. The company’s flexibility and willingness to help – and Mrs. Amin’s kindness – drew me in from the start. The rest is history!” Starting as an Assistant General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn Colonial Heights, Michelle is now Regional Director, overseeing multiple hotels. She is the primary point of contact and leadership for all aspects of the region’s operations. Michelle sees her advancement in Shamin Hotels as very fortunate and gratifying – and one that has been afforded to others as well. “Associates are given a real opportunity to grow and advance. Learning is encouraged, individuality is embraced and feedback is genuinely appreciated. I really believe that we are one big family and have each other’s best interest at heart.” Michelle’s success has been driven by her talents, and it’s been supported by the company in which she chose to make her career. Shamin Hotels gave her the space to grow, with input on all aspects of the business. She even helped develop and define the company’s core values. “The fact that our family of associates were included in defining our values as a company makes it unique. It is also a testimony of Shamin’s commitment to make an impact with our associates every step of the way. Associate input has been a springboard to our overall culture, but what really makes me proud is how our values are truly who we are and what we stand for through everyone’s experience, not just one person.” For those looking for more than a job but a career, Michelle has the following advice: “Be present for your team and yourself. Treat others as you want to be treated.” She also encourages all to remember these words from her favorite poet, Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Start your story with Shamin, and discover what’s possible. MATT’S STORY: From Uncertainty to Top Management Shamin Hotels Corporate Food & Beverage Director Matt Gleason has been a fantastic addition to the leadership of our company. And it all started with a phone call. “In 2014, I received a call from a past mentor. He told me that there was an open position at the Doubletree Midlothian and that I should apply. I did – and I have loved it ever since.” While Matt started at one hotel, he now supports multiple properties and teams. Not bad for a guy who was born in Olean, New York, raised in Goochland, Virginia, and even in his 20s was still trying to figure out what to do with his life. Since then, Matt has continued to grow and take to heart our company culture: Team Up; Own It; and Passionately Serve our Guests, Team Members and Community. He’s seen this culture in action just about every day. “One of my proudest moments with Shamin Hotels was an event we did for The Chesterfield Arts Center at the Cultural Center of India. It was my first full scale, off-property event, and even though we faced some challenges, the event went off flawlessly and we made a customer for life. The proudest part for me was our teamwork, from management to the servers, the dishwashers, the cooks — all from multiple hotels — coming together to create an everlasting experience for our client and their guests. Amazing.” He explains one of his favorite things and his reason for taking a job and making it his career. “I enjoy working with all the departments through the home office and at the properties. It’s amazing how dynamic the associates are within our organization and the collective knowledge that is brought to the table. We at Shamin Hotels continue to grow and learn new outlooks on life and business, and we really strive to be out on the frontier of our industry. That excites me day in and day out.”

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Widowed and Worshipping with Heather Gilion On episode 21 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt reconnects with Heather Gilion, author of "Dancing on My Ashes," speaker, and founder of Story Designs by Heather Gilion. Heather tragically lost her father, her husband, and her brother-in-law within the first year of her marriage to her college sweetheart. In this episode, Heather dives deep into processing traumatic loss and grief, and how she still chooses to wake up each day to say "Yes" to what the Lord has for her. Sisters, we all are familiar with grief, whether it’s in our own lives or the lives of those in our community. Let’s learn from Heather’s open heart and be reminded that we can still worship in the midst of overwhelming grief. Heather Gilion co-authored the book, "Dancing On My Ashes: Learning to Love the One who Gives and Takes Away." After experiencing great tragedy 20 years ago, she now uses her God-story as a platform to encourage and equip others. She does so through speaking engagements and an art ministry called Story Designs. Heather and her husband, Dallas, serve at LifePoint Church in Ozark, Mo. They have two boys: Noah, 15, and Zachariah, 12. In this episode, Britt talks with Heather about: The back-to-back losses of her father and husband within the first year of her marriage. Navigating deep grief as a young widow and not understanding why God didn’t do what she wanted Him to do How to worship when our lives are ashes and how to have hope when bitterness takes over How to anchor ourselves to God, being open to receive what He has to give Encouragement and resources for widows and those grieving losses Story Designs by Heather Gilion Dancing on My Ashes by Heather Gilion and Holly Snell Hinds’ Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard "Jesus was so well acquainted with grief. He walks among us in it." -Britt Smith "People would look at us and say, 'How can they worship when their lives are ashes? But really, it was a chance for us to say we are broken; we are not good, but we are held." -Heather Gilion "The enemy is always looking to steal, kill, and destroy, but the Lord uses it for greater good. We live in a broken world. We’re not going to be saved from hard things. God flipped the script, and he took something so horrendous and so tragic in our lives and has brought us out of it...It is our rescue story." -Heather Gilion "Loneliness is so hard. God is near the brokenhearted. Don’t run from Him, but run to Him. It is a daily choice, and His Word is alive and active. Widows have a special place in His heart. He sees them, He has his eye on them, and He wants others to protect them and care for them. That is His desire and his heart." -Heather Gilion "When we anchor ourselves to who God is, He will give us what we need in that moment and for the moments to come." -Heather Gilion

SHEMEKIA COPELAND, DONE COME TOO FAR LOS ANGELES, CA— MARCH 18, 2022 RECORDING ARTIST, BLUES SINGER, SHEMEKIA COPELAND FOR ALLIGATOR RECORDS. Photos by Victoria Smith Make Up by KATE KATS “Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” –The Washington Post “Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time.” –NPR Music “Shemekia Copeland provides a soundtrack for contemporary America…powerful, ferocious, clear-eyed and hopeful…She’s in such control of her voice that she can scream at injustices before she soothes with loving hope. It sends shivers up your spine.” –Living Blues “Shemekia Copeland is an antidote to artifice. She is a commanding presence, a powerhouse vocalist delivering the truth.” –The Philadelphia Inquirer “I am so happy Shemekia is delivering these songs that the world needs to hear. Her voice is strong and soulful, and her message comes from her heart.” –Mavis Staples Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland — winner of the 2021 Blues Music Award for B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year— connects with her audience on an intensely personal level, taking them with her on what The Wall Street Journal calls “a consequential ride” of “bold and timely blues.” NPR Music says Shemekia sings with “punchy defiance and potent conviction.” The Houston Chronicle describes her songs as “resilient pleas for a kinder tomorrow.” On her new Alligator album, Done Come Too Far, Copeland continues the story she began telling on 2018’s groundbreaking America’s Child and 2020’s Grammy-nominated Uncivil War, reflecting her vision of America’s past, present and future. On Done Come Too Far, she delivers her hard-hitting musical truths through her eyes, those of a young American Black woman, a mother, and a wife. But she likes to have a good time too, and her music reflects that, at times putting her sly sense of humor front and center. “This album was made by all sides of me — happy, sad, silly, irate — they’re all a part who I am and who we all are. I’m not political. I’m just talking about what’s happening in this country.” And she doesn’t hold back. Recorded in Nashville and produced by multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Will Kimbrough (who also produced her previous two albums), Done Come Too Far is Copeland at her charismatic, passionate, confrontational best. With singular purpose and simmering power, Copeland unleashes the searing, history-fueled tracks Too Far To Be Gone (featuring Sonny Landreth on scorching slide guitar) and Done Come Too Far (with Grammy-winner Cedric Burnside duetting and playing Mississippi Hill Country blues guitar). “If you think we’re stopping,” she sings in both songs, “you got it wrong.” On The Talk, Copeland shares the brutally honest, harrowing reality of a Black mother talking with her son about surviving an encounter with the police (with the great Charles Hodges of the famed Hi Rhythm Section on pulsating B-3 organ). On the all-t00-timely Pink Turns To Red (written and recorded prior to the May 2022 Uvalde, Texas school shooting), Copeland decries America’s gun violence epidemic. Done Come Too Far’s better times and brighter days come on just as strong in the fun and swampy Fried Catfish And Bibles and the boot-kickin’, semi-autobiographical Fell In Love With A Honky. Spirits get lifted in Copeland’s celebratory interpretation of Ray Wylie Hubbard’s Barefoot In Heaven, before closing the set with the heartfelt love song, Nobody But You, written by her renowned father, the late Texas bluesman Johnny Clyde Copeland. Copeland is used to the spotlight. Born and raised in Harlem, New York in 1979, she first stepped on stage with her famous father at New York’s Cotton Club when she was eight. As soon as Copeland released her Alligator Records debut Turn The Heat Up in 1998 at age 18, she instantly became a blues and R&B force to be reckoned with. The New York Times and CNN, among many others, praised her talent, larger-than-life personality, dynamic, authoritative voice and true star power. With each subsequent release, Copeland’s music continued to evolve. From her debut through 2005’s The Soul Truth, Shemekia earned eight Blues Music Awards and a host of Living Blues Awards. 2000’s Wicked received the first of her four Grammy nominations. After two successful releases on Telarc (including 2012’s Grammy-nominated 33 1/3), Copeland returned to Alligator Records in 2015 with the Grammy-nominated, Blues Music Award-winning Outskirts Of Love, melding blues with more rootsy, Americana sounds. With 2018’s America’s Child, Copeland, now the mother of a baby boy, sang about the blessings and curses of the world around her. MOJO magazine named America’s Child the #1 blues release of 2018. It won both the Blues Music Award and the Living Blues Award for Album Of The Year. AllMusic said, “Witty and sincere…Shemekia Copeland is one of the best singers in contemporary blues, not just for her voice but for her courage to use it to say something about American culture…showing good times and a social conscience can co-exist.”In addition to earning a Grammy Award nomination (her fourth), Copeland’s groundbreaking 2020 release Uncivil War was named the 2020 Blues Album Of The Year by DownBeat, MOJO and Living Blues magazines. The album, like its predecessor, looked at the hardships and happiness people encounter, seeking common ground, demanding change and still finding ways to have a good time. “Shemekia Copeland is a powerhouse,” said Rolling Stone. “She can do no wrong.” Copeland has performed thousands of gigs at clubs, festivals and concert halls all over the world, and has appeared in films, on national television, NPR, and has been the subject of major feature stories in hundreds of magazines, newspapers and internet publications. She’s sung with Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, Dr. John, James Cotton and many others, and has shared a bill with The Rolling Stones. She entertained U.S. troops in Iraq and Kuwait in 2008, a trip she says, “that opened my eyes to the larger world around me and my place in it.” In 2012, she performed with B.B. King, Mick Jagger, Buddy Guy, Trombone Shorty, Gary Clark, Jr. and others at the White House for President and Mrs. Obama. She has showcased on PBS’s Austin City Limits and was the subject of a six-minute feature on the PBS News Hour. Copeland was the subject of a recent Washington Post Sunday magazine story and appeared on both NPR’s Weekend Edition and Here And Now. And NPR’s Jazz Night In America recently aired an hour-long program featuring Copeland. In April 2022, she performed at the United Nations General Assembly Hall to a worldwide audience of millions as part of International Jazz Day celebrations. Copeland continues to host her own popular daily blues radio show on SiriusXM’s Bluesville. But it’s not just press and radio singing Copeland’s praises. She is beloved by her fellow musicians across genres and demographics. Jeff Beck called her “amazing.” Carlos Santana said, “She’s incandescent…a diamond.” Bonnie Raitt told BBC radio, “Shemekia always knocks me out.” The late John Prine said, “She doesn’t sound like anybody else.” Mary Gauthier declared, “Shemekia is one of the great singers of our time. Her voice is nothing short of magic.”As for the continuing evolution of her music, Copeland is very clear. “Once my son was born,” she says, “I became even more committed to making the world a better place. On America’s Child, Uncivil War and now Done Come Too Far, I’ve been trying to put the ‘United’ back into United States. Friends, family and home, these things we all value.” With Done Come Too Far, Copeland hits harder than ever with musically and lyrically adventurous songs and jaw-dropping performances that are at once timely and timeless. The Chicago Tribune’s famed jazz critic Howard Reich said, “Shemekia Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. She pushes the genre forward, confronting racism, hate, xenophobia and other perils of our time. Regardless of subject matter, though, there’s no mistaking the majesty of Copeland’s instrument, nor the ferocity of her delivery. Copeland reaffirms the relevance of the blues.” — Marc Lipkin © 2023 Shemekia Copeland All RIghts Reserved.

She So Spoiled. give her everything she wants...and more Movies + Playlist Antonio Banderas Movies: 15 Films to Watch Antonio Banderas is one of the most well-known and versatile actors in Hollywood. With over 80 movies to his credit, he has shown that he can do it all. From action movies to dramas, Banderas has proven himself a master of his craft. In this blog post, we will take a look at 11 of his best films. Whether you are a fan of Antonio Banderas or not, you will want to check out these movies! Frida [2002] In the film Frida(2002), Antonio Banderas portrays the iconic Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo. The movie tells the story of Kahlo’s life, from her childhood through to her later years. It chronicles her marriage to Diego Rivera, as well as her relationships with other famous artists and political figures. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Banderas’s performance was praised by critics. If you are a fan of Kahlo’s work, or if you simply enjoy biographical movies, then Frida is a must-watch. The Mask of Zorro [1998] The Mask of Zorro(1998) is an action-packed movie starring Antonio Banderas as the titular character. The film tells the story of Zorro, a masked vigilante who defends the oppressed people of California against corrupt officials. Banderas is brilliant in the role, and the movie features some spectacular sword-fighting scenes. Imagining Argentina [2003] In Imagining Argentina(2003), Antonio Banderas plays a journalist who is searching for his missing wife during the Dirty War in Argentina. The film is based on a true story, and Banderas’s performance is both moving and powerful. If you are interested in movies about political repression and human rights, then this is definitely one to watch. The 13th Warrior [1999] The 13th Warrior is a 1999 American historical fiction action film directed by John McTiernan and starring Antonio Banderas as Ahmad ibn Fadlan, a 10th-century Muslim ambassador from Baghdad who is sent to the court of the Viking king in North America. Upon his arrival, ibn Fadlan finds himself in the middle of a war between the Vikings and a mysterious creature that is terrorizing their village. With the help of the Viking chief Buliwyf and his warriors, ibn Fadlan sets out to track down and destroy the creature. Original Sin [2001] In Original Sin, Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie star as a married couple who are caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal. The film is a sexy, suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. The Skin I Live In [2011] The Skin I Live In(2011) is a psychological thriller from acclaimed director Pedro Almodóvar. Banderas stars as a plastic surgeon who becomes obsessed with creating the perfect skin for his latest invention. The film is both disturbing and visually stunning, and Banderas gives an unforgettable performance. Assassins [1995] In the movie Assassins (1995), Antonio Banderas plays a professional killer who is hired to kill a senator. However, when he meets his target, he finds himself unable to pull the trigger. He soon discovers that the senator is involved in a conspiracy, and he must decide whether to kill him or help him expose it. Take The Lead [2006] In New York City, former professional ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) sees a group of students in a tough school eagerly fighting and showing no respect for authority. Pierre Dulaine decides to volunteer to teach them ballroom dancing, which changes their lives forever. Pain and Glory [2019] Pain and Glory is the story of an aging film director, Salvador Mallo, who looks back on his life and career. Mallo is played by Antonio Banderas, who also directed the film. The film spans several decades, from Mallo’s childhood in the 1960s to his present day. The film explores Mallo’s relationships with his mother, his ex-lover, and his friends. It also looks at his creative process, and how his films have reflected his own life. Pain and Glory is a deeply personal film, and Banderas gives a powerful performance. Desperado [1995] In Desperado, Antonio Banderas stars as a guitar-playing outlaw who is on the run from the law. The movie features some fantastic action sequences, and Banderas is great in the lead role. If you are a fan of Westerns or action movies, then this is definitely one to watch. Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! [1989] Ricky is a young man with a mental illness who falls in love with Marina, a former porn star. He abducts her and keeps her captive in his apartment, where he proceeds to rape and torture her. Marina eventually begins to develop feelings for Ricky and the two start a strange and sadomasochistic relationship. Black Butterfly [2017] Paul, a reclusive writer, struggles to finish a career-saving screenplay on the outskirts of a mountain community coping with several abductions and murders. Paul gives Jack a refuge after an uncomfortable encounter with a hiker named Jack. Soon, the edgy, demanding Jack muscles his way into Paul’s job. When the power goes out in Paul’s isolated shack during a storm, the two men start up a game of one-upmanship that will have dire consequences. Never Talk to Strangers [1995] Psychologist Dr. Sarah Taylor (Rebecca De Mornay) has a successful career and a happy life, but she’s haunted by the memory of a patient who committed suicide. When Sarah meets attractive young artist Tony Ramirez (Antonio Banderas) at a party, she begins to fall for him, despite the warnings of her friends. Tony seems like the perfect man, but as Sarah gets to know him better, she realizes that he’s not what he seems. She starts to believe that he may be a killer, and she’s in danger of becoming his next victim. Automata [2014] Automata is a 2014 Spanish science fiction thriller film directed by Gabe Ibáñez and starring Antonio Banderas. The film was produced by Jorge Guerricaechevarría. In a future where the Sun has become unstable and robotic lifeforms roam the Earth, a insurance agent (Antonio Banderas) is sent to investigate a claim by a robot (Dylan McDermott) who says he is responsible for the death of a human. Acts of Vengeance [2017] In Acts of Vengeance, a vengeful husband takes the law into his own hands when his wife is brutally murdered. As he sets out to track down the killers, he discovers a dark secret that could destroy his entire world. With the help of a tenacious detective, he sets out to expose the truth and bring the killers to justice. There you have it! 15 Antonio Banderas movies that are definitely worth watching. From thrillers to action movies, there’s something for everyone. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a good time. Thanks for reading! Do you have a favorite Antonio Banderas movie? Let us know in the comments below! Posted By: Sheissospoiled · In: Movies « Chris Pine Movies: 11 Films to Watch Woody Harrelson Movies: The Best Films of the Actor » Welcome to Amelia, a classic WordPress theme designed by 17th Avenue. Amelia features a gorgeous homepage with flexible widget areas, customizable colors, responsive design, & so much more! You can write a blurb about yourself in this spot. Error: No feed with the ID 1 found. Copyright © 2023 She So Spoiled. · Theme by 17th Avenue

Original Oil Painting - Selkies See more: painting Tags: Art import_2019_10_25_220657 Painting Title: 'Selkies' Size 50 x 38" This is an original oil painting showing two girls wading into the water in the early morning or evening. I was thinking about the pleasantness of swimming in these special times, and how the sun hits the shores, and how the water ripples smoothly, generally undisturbed. I was trying to capture the feelings of summer with this series. All originals are one-of-a-kind, there is only one. It is an oil painting painted on primed canvas, stretched on a shallow wooden stretcher. This painting can be shipped in a roll.

Grab A Bite At The “Kings Of Q” BBQ Cook-Off And Festival Published on: May 16th, 2022 It’s no secret that Ayden, NC, is home to some of the best barbecues in the country. People come from far and wide to chow down on it, and you can also expect them to line up to catch the “Kings of Q” BBQ Cook-off and Festival. It’ll be in downtown Ayden on May 20-21, so head over for delicious food and more fun than you can imagine. But, first, get the details so you’ll be ready to hang out at Barbecue Village during the festival. Tastebud Tempting Barbecue as Far as the Nose Can Smell You’ll have ample opportunities to see, taste, and smell barbecue when you’re at the festival. First, there’s the Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned cookoff. Right now, almost two dozen teams have entered the contest, and more might be added before the big day. Out of those teams, eight are participating in the festival for the first time. Thus, you’ll see some new faces if you have attended a past event. The teams will compete in four different categories, and the judges will crown a winner. The judging begins at noon on the first day of the festival, and you’ll want to stop by to see how the teams perform. While you can watch the teams prepare the food, you won’t be able to buy and eat it. No worries, though, since food trucks and local restaurants will serve their best offerings in the festival’s newest addition, Smokehouse Alley. Thus, you can still get ribs, brisket, and other food, so you won’t go home hungry when attending the festival. You might also like: 5 Must-Have Tools For Your Car Take in the Activities You might come for the barbecue, but you’ll stay for the fun when attending the “Kings of Q” BBQ Cook-off and Festival. Even though barbecue is the main event, this is a true festival, complete with live performances, rides, and vendor booths. Oh, and you can even take part in a little competition. No, you don’t need to cook barbecue to compete at the festival. Instead, you can sign up for the Hog Hollerin’ contest. It runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 21, and you can sign up that day. And since it’s open to all ages, you can compete against your family and friends. If you want to spend a couple of days devouring barbecue and having fun with the community, this festival is a must-visit. Thus, clear your schedule so you can head to the “Kings of Q” BBQ Cook-off and Festival on May 20-21. Tags: Ayden Events, BBQ cook off, Kings Of Q

Naming of the Bones John F. Deane The poems in Naming of the Bones touch on Christian values and work towards a significant faith, at the same time focusing on the wonders of an evolving cosmos. The poems delight in the things of the earth, suggesting a secular Christianity. They hope justice will overcome human greed and violence, while they assent to the seasons developing of our landscapes and the beauty and dangers of our place in creation. The sequence 'Like the Dewfall' works with the music of the French composer Olivier Messiaen and his double piano masterpiece, 'Visions de l’Amen', a suite of seven pieces for two pianos, composed in 1943 during the Nazi Occupation of Paris. Other poems connect the 'landscape, sea-scape and sky-scape' of the Achill of Deane's formative years to the 'wonders of the Christian faith' with a sacramental awareness that is a striking feature of many of the poems. Fiona Sampson wrote in the Financial Times, 'The poetry here is always beautiful, and always high stakes because infused with spirituality.' And the theologian Cyril O'Regan comments, 'if Deane is not a prophetic poet by most modern standards – that is, we have to strain to hear denunciation – nonetheless, precisely as a poet he understands himself to be a witness: Poetry tells the truth that we would not tell, lifts the veil on the human condition that we would prefer not to be lifted.' Subjects: Literature, Poems, Poetry, Religion, Spirituality This title is available in the following collections: Carcanet Collection Author: John F. Deane Publisher: Carcanet Collected Poems by Rowan Williams The Crash Wake and other poems Like a Tree, Walking The Acts of Oblivion

The Carol Burnett Show: S6 E12 - Carl Reiner The Carol Burnett Show Carl Reiner guest stars on this episode, highlighted by the Non-Violent Theatre presentation of a WWII film- "The Plot To Hurt Hitler." Also featured: Harvey in "The Writer"; and "Terminal Hospital." More From The Carol Burnett Show The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E16 - Lynn Redgrave Season: 1, Episode: 16 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E10 - Martha Raye Season: 1, Episode: 10 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E1 - Jim Nabors Season: 1, Episode: 1 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E2 - Sid Caesar Season: 1, Episode: 2 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E3 - Jonathan Winters Season: 1, Episode: 3 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E4 - Lucille Ball, Tim Conway Season: 1, Episode: 4 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E5 - Imogene Coca Season: 1, Episode: 5 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E6 - Bobbie Gentry, Phyllis Diller Season: 1, Episode: 6 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E7 - Diahann Carroll, Smothers Brothers Season: 1, Episode: 7 The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E21 - Jack Palance Season: 1, Episode: 21 The Johnny Carson Show The Johnny Carson Show: Comic Legends Of The '70s - Steve Martin (2/15/73) Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: S5 E14 Candid Camera Candid Camera: S3 E12 - Episode 2012 The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show: S1 E18 - Shirley Jones, George Chakiris

Arrondissements of the Allier department There are 3 arrondissements in the Allier department. The French departments, and in other countries, are divided into arrondissements, which may be translated into English as districts (in some cases, as boroughs). The capital of an arrondissement is called a subprefecture. If the prefecture (capital) of the department is in an arrondissement, that prefecture is the capital of the arrondissement, acting both as a prefecture and as a subprefecture. The arrondissements are further divided into communes. The arrondissements of the Allier department are:[1] Population[2] Area[3] (km²) (Inh./km²) 031 Montluçon Montluçon 114,756 2,327.9 49.3 89 032 Moulins Moulins 106,039 2,996.2 35.4 109 033 Vichy Vichy 122,267 2,016.0 60.6 119 History[change | change source] Since its creation, the Allier department has had few changes:[4] 1790 : creation of the Allier department with seven districts: Cérilly, Moulins, Le Donjon, Cusset, Gannat, Montmarault and Montluçon; Moulins was the capital. 1800 : the seven districts were changed into four arrondissements: Moulins, Gannat, Lapalisse and Montluçon. 1926 : the arrondissement of Gannat was eliminated. 1942 : the capital of the arrondissement of Lapalisse was moved to Vichy, then capital of the French State; because of this change, the arrondissement changed its name to arrondissement of Vichy. Related pages[change | change source] Arrondissement of Montluçon Arrondissement of Moulins Arrondissement of Vichy List of arrondissements of France ↑ "Département de l'Allier (03)" (in French). Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques - INSEE. Retrieved 19 September 2017. ↑ "Régions, départements, arrondissements, cantons et communes" (PDF). Populations légales 2014 (in French). Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques - INSEE. Retrieved 18 September 2017. ↑ "Département de l'Allier (03) et Arrondissements". Comparateur de territoire (in French). Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques - INSEE. Retrieved 18 September 2017. ↑ "Historique de l'Allier". Le SPLAF (in French). Retrieved 23 December 2014. Retrieved from "https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arrondissements_of_the_Allier_department&oldid=5796241" Arrondissements of France This page was last changed on 19 September 2017, at 16:16.

New Chinese Truck Crane is All Electric Zoomlion, a construction machinery and sanitation equipment manufacturer based in China, claims to have launched the world's first truck crane powered entirely by electricity. News of this development was posted online last month at Vertikal.net. The 27-ton crane was introduced in early May 2020. Designated as model ZTC250N-EV, it has three axles and is based on its Zoomlion diesel crane counterpart with the same weight and size specifications. But instead of the standard diesel engine, this crane is powered by a high-density lithium iron phosphate battery pack combined with advanced energy and battery management technology and a series of efficient electric motors. Shockingly powerful This crane can travel a distance of up to 160 miles at a maximum road speed of 56 miles per hour. If an AC power outlet is available at the work site, it can be plugged in for charging. It features a five section, 131-foot long main boom with a swing-away extension that measures 26 feet for a maximum tip height of 164 feet. It can lift 27 tons at a radius of 11.5 feet on the base boom, and up to 6.5 tons with the boom fully extended. Not much more is known about the crane at this time except that it's equipped high energy storage density batteries and the timeline from conception to production took less than two years. Read the article by clicking here. Image above courtesy of vertikal.net.

Author of Dear Miss Landau Joins Huffington Post Posted by David Mello | Dec 31, 2012 | Interviews, Movies & TV, Reviews | 0 | It’s been a long time since Whedonopolis met James Christie, a man with Asperger’s Syndrome who decided one day to write a book on how he met Juliet Landau, best known for her role as Drusilla on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Since that time the book has been well received. It was named one of the top romance books according to author Helena Fairfax. He’s been interviewed by the BBCand is now a regular blogger on the UK version of the Huffington Post. Whedonopolis caught up with him recently. More after the jump….Will you be sending a blog every week? It depends on how much spare brainpower I have. As (hopefully) explained in Dear Miss Landau (DML), my major autistic disability is a massive deficit in information-processing ability. In brief, it’s as if a modern computer was powered by a twenty-year-old processor, so I have to nurse this faulty part along quite gently. If I get too tired, I can’t write. In fact, I can’t even think or speak all that well. Thankfully, my old brain has a form of back-up hardware which keeps me going, which is how I managed first time in Vegas after I’d been on a Greyhound bus for twelve hours. This is explained in more detail in chapter 37 of DML. Luckily – in some ways, anyway – I am an unpaid external contractor, so within reason I can blog whenever I like. How did you get the job? Since Dear Miss Landau was published in March, Chaplin Books and myself have been exploring every single marketing possibility we can think of. In this case, Amanda Field (managing director of Chaplin) noticed the UK version of the Huffington Post had bloggers writing for it and asked them if they wanted a real-life Asperger blogging for them. They said “cool,” I supplied a couple of possible blogs, the deal was done and that was that. Or perhaps there was a bit more to it than that. If life is a race towards redemption and Allah really does weave men’s destinies into many strange tapestries (a quote at the start of DML), perhaps another strand really was woven into the tapestry of my life. I had a short and inglorious period as a journalism trainee at a ghastly newspaper twenty-two years ago. I did not then know I was autistic and their idea of training was to put trainees under tremendous stress and try to make us do six things at once while also attending lectures in the badly mistaken assumption that this would make us “thrive” under pressure. For an Asperger, this was living hell. Ironically, I was the one they’d been counting on to come up with ideas, but their approach lost them all the potential they might have reaped, turned me against them for life and completely destroyed my self-esteem. It was a very, very long, hard road back. I kept quiet about what had happened because whining about it would have sounded like the worst case of sour grapes in the world. The only way to redeem myself was, I felt, legitimately to make it into print. Specifically, I wanted to see the words: “The moral right of James Christie to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988.” on the flyleaf of my book. One simple sentence, but the hardest thing in the world to do. Nor would I accept a compromise. The possibility of vanity publishing was always out there and self-publishing via Amazon is becoming easier and easier. When neuro-typicals started talking about such options, I just said no. I did wonder if I was being a bit black and white about it, but in the end the gold seal of authenticity can only be awarded when a professional publisher accepts your work on merit. I am naturally eternally grateful to Amanda Field for doing so, but in some ways publication of Dear Miss Landau was the end of a long road, not its beginning. Nevertheless, events did continue to take place, so I was quite pleased also to become a sort of feature article writer for the Huffington Post (UK), which was what I’d originally perceived myself to be when I was writing on the road in Australia. One does wonder what might have been if I’d been properly supported in the first place, though. Both the newspaper that nearly wrecked me and many other organisations go on and on about getting “passionate and talented” people and then seem hell-bent on beating that very talent out of them… Maybe that will work in some cases, but perhaps the fact that I proved I really had talent by coming back from a personal pit of hell and pulling off the near-impossible means these organizations don’t always know as much as they think they do. Are you given an assigned subject, or do you decide what to write about? Basically the latter. The Huffington Post’s advice is that “the first thought is usually the best thought,” but although I am defined as a blogger that doesn’t mean I will then dash off a biased article without thinking. I’d say it is vital to have some idea of media law, to be able to verify my sources and/or to be willing to swear on oath that I was an eyewitness to an event depicted. If necessary, I would even consult a lawyer. In fact, I did all of these things when I wrote my second blog, and knew perfectly well that it still might not get past the UK blog team. Blogging may sound totally new and cutting-edge, but the same old rules of journalism still apply. It’s been a while since Dear Miss Landau was published. How well has it sold, and are you satisfied with the response the book has been getting? Well, my publisher once said to me that most first-time novelists sell an average of 15 copies. Dear Miss Landau is now pushing 2,000 and except for one lady who couldn’t stand it, has had superlative reviews. As I had to beat tremendous odds just to be published, and as the prospect of a second printing was a far-distant dream on the horizon not too long ago, I am pretty satisfied, but I do feel there are further dreams which should become reality… What about the readers? What have they said about it? Tim Coates said on Radio 4’s A Good Read that Dear Miss Landau was: “the best book I’ve read for ten years.” And this was combined with presenter Harriett Gilbert’s highly perceptive comment that seeing the world through my eyes was “really riveting.” This was because she felt that, unlike books such as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, my autism was the real thing, not merely a novelist’s ‘device’ – and unlike many memoirs which purported to be accurate but turn out not to be so – “what you’re getting with Dear Miss Landau is the truth.” I considered the “device” comment very complimentary, and based on that wonder if Dear Miss Landau is the first true autistic adventure story ever written? I’m not sure. Seven Pillars of Wisdom might have a prior claim, although Lawrence of Arabia was never formally diagnosed with Aspergers… Another reviewer on Goodreads.com said that: “I read this constantly thinking “is this for real?” An autistic Scottish man in his 40s has an obsession with a character from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and writes a 250,000 word novel based on the character and ends up traveling to Hollywood and meeting the actress who plays her. You couldn’t make it up. I think that review sums up the whole thing rather well. If the tale of Dear Miss Landau had been a fictional screenplay set for a Hollywood pitch, it might have seemed over-plotted and unrealistic, but it all really happened and proves, I suppose, that truth sometimes really is stranger than fiction. I wasn’t sure how I’d react to a bad review, but in the event it didn’t bother me at all. In some ways the book others read is for me only a reflection of the life I lived and I can say with authority that it described and recounted real events very closely. Plot holes weren’t plot holes – they were things I genuinely got wrong or forgot to do! And if one day scholars of literature could travel back in time and observe events as they actually unfolded, then they really would (metaphorically speaking) see a lanky bloke stealing the Enterprise for his Helen of Troy that first day in March 2010. They could sit at another table in that Starbucks Drive-Thru in Barstow on the 12th, watch me make contact on Juliet the Notebook while coming in on a wing and a prayer, or wait a little way from me on Sunset Boulevard, where I met my dear Miss Landau one Sunday morning not so long ago. Is blogging tougher than writing a book? In all honesty, it’s probably a bit easier. To gain the ability to write Dear Miss Landau, I had to practice for two decades, get myself traumatized at work, go through a near-nervous breakdown, rebuild myself and send myself across the world to a once-in-a-lifetime meeting on Sunset Boulevard. In the case of blogging, all I have to do is utilize some of that ability to write about five hundred words about what’s pissing me off that week. Without deadlines to worry about, I’m not under excessive pressure, so it’s not too stressful. I’ve also had five or six year’s blogging experience thrashing my former “profession” of librarianship on Tim Coates’ Good Library Blog. Tim, I’d better explain, is the former CEO of the UK bookstores/retailers WH Smith and Waterstones, a library campaigner, and founder of the e-book store Bilbary. I am also writing my own thread entitled Dear Miss Landau on SlayAlive’s fan website. [Rest of the interview will be posted on Tuesday] PreviousTV Campfire Podcast #141 NextWhat James Christie Plans For the Future, Part One David Mello Worked nearly eleven years at a radio station as a board operator, news reader, and assistant producer for baseball broadcasts. Have been a staff writer for Whedonopolis since July 2008 Episode Review: Supernatural 5×16 – Dark Side of the Moon Review: Gotham 1.16 – “The Blind Fortune Teller” Peter Capaldi on The Graham Norton Show Saturday on BBC America

Home / Books / Paperback / Migrants The story of us all Migrants The story of us all We are all descended from migrants. Humans are, in in fundamental ways, a migratory species, more so than any other land mammal. Migration is one of the most toxically controversial subjects of our day, but it is not only an issue of our age. Migrants are expected to assimilate and encouraged to remain distinctive; to defend their heritage and adopt a new one. They are sub-human and super-human; romanticised and castigated, admired and abhorred. Migration tells us that this is not a new narrative; this is the history of migration, which is part of everybody’s backstory – for those who consider themselves migrants and those who do not. For most of our existence as a species, we were all nomads, and some of us still are. Houses and permanent settlements are a relatively late development – dating back little more than ten thousand years. Borders and passports are much more recent. From Neanderthals, to the Ancient Greeks, to the African slave trade, to modern migrants, Migration shows us that it is only by understanding how migration and migrants have been viewed in the past, that we can re-set the terms of the modern-day debate about migration. Migrants The story of us all aantal Artikelnummer: 40475 Categorie: Paperback Tags: Migranten, Vluchtelingen Auteur: Miller, Sam Uitgever: Abacus Uitgever stad: London Verschijningsdatum: 2023-02-02

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Edward H. Nichols, 86 Edward H. Nichols, 86, passed away on May 14, 2017. Born on November 29, 1930 in Washington, DC, son of the late Clyde and Martha (Lynn) Nichols. He was the beloved husband of the late Agnes (Dailey) Nichols who passed in 2012. He was employed by the Pipe Coverers Union, Local #24 for many years before retiring in 1986. He is survived by five daughters; Veronica Orsini (John), Debra Jones (Tony), Lorraine Nichols, Belina Lee, and Mary Beth Elmore (K.C.) and son David Nichols (Sharon). He was the grandfather of 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and also survived by other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son Edward H. Nichols, Jr. in 2000. This entry was posted on May 18, 2017 at 4:38 pm and is filed under All News, Obituaries, z 600X120 Top Ad Top. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

EngagePerspectivesMeet the Gambas Meet the Gambas The Gamba family recently took their support for educational initiatives in a new direction by underwriting an effort to foster more discussions among differing political views at the University of Pennsylvania and beyond. John F. Gamba, Sr. John F. Gamba, Sr., graduated from Penn’s Wharton School and has an MBA from Drexel University. After a decades-long career with what is now Verizon Communications, he retired as a Sr. Vice President. Since then, he’s invested in several education technology companies, where he served as Chairman of the Board with one of them going public. In 2006 he co-founded the Gamba Family Foundation. His motivation to focus on improving education is two-fold. First, having grown up in a family lacking financial resources, his life was changed forever by receiving a full scholarship to attend college. Since then he’s lived with a commitment to repay the powerful act of goodness resulting from another’s generosity. Second, throughout his career he’s been taken by the “gap” for low-income children to secure a quality education. He observed the divide whether it was in his business career, his time in the Army, his experience on public school boards, his early support of the DC Scholarship Fund, or when he served on the Board of the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. In response he’s felt compelled to improve education for disadvantaged students. Mary Anne Gamba Mary Anne Gamba is a Co-Founder of the Gamba Family Foundation. Her commitment to improve the disparity in educational outcomes for marginalized children was ignited during the racially charged 1960s and 70s. As Nurse-Social Worker at a Head Start program, she recognized the devastating impact of institutional discrimination. She responded by working on voter registration, managing school board campaigns for candidates aligned with her concerns, and volunteering in schools. Her experience motivated her to seek insight regarding the complexity of race and socio-economics in American society. That inspired her return to the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Sociology. Thereafter, she taught Sociology at a Community College where she gained additional insight about the difficulties faced by minority adults as they sought to improve their lives, and those of their children, through education. John Gamba, Jr. A serial entrepreneur and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, John Gamba, Jr has been dedicated to transforming education for most of his career. In 1999, John co-founded PACE – The Partnership for Academic and Community Excellence. PACE was the first school-to-home communications network, connecting thousands of schools to millions of homes nationally and eventually sold to Blackboard, an international industry leader in education. John focuses on improving lives through education, having served on the boards of Penn’s School of Nursing, and Ft. Myers, FL-based African Caribbean American Center (AFCAAM) and Dunbar High School, the world’s first Microsoft Certified School. John currently serves as Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of Innovative Programs at Penn’s Graduate School of Education. In this role, John mentors education entrepreneurs, helps incubate new EdTech ventures, and oversees the Milken Education Business Plan Competition, which has awarded millions of dollars to worldwide education enterprises. John’s work in the Gamba Family Foundation blends his focus on education reform with his passion for entrepreneurship and family engagement to help students become more college and career ready. Beth Gamba Steel As Executive Director, Beth Gamba Steel leads and oversees the Gamba Family Foundation’s governance, strategy, financials, grants-management, and operations. She manages long-term planning and ongoing maintenance to ensure the foundation’s quality and efficiency. Her stewardship of the foundation’s fiscal responsibility and grant-accountability achieves the foundation’s goals. In addition to her previous work in Montessori, she draws from her consulting work at Nextel and at Discovery Communications as well as her corporate experience at MCI Telecom where she managed several national partnerships. As an English Major she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from James Madison University in 1989. In combination with her social justice work and time volunteering in schools, Beth’s contribution to the Gamba Family Foundation reinforces her commitment to put children first.

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Professor Ian O. Ellis Title: Professor of Cancer Pathology, Division of Cancer and Stem Cells, School of Medicine, Nottingham University, Honorary Consultant Pathologist Nottingham City Hospital Dept Histopathology City Hospital Campus Nottingham University Hospitals Hucknall Rd NG7 1DD Qualifications: BMedSci, BM BS, FRCPath Professor Ian O. Ellis has been involved in the practice of pathology for forty years and has an international reputation in clinical and translational research in breast disease, particularly classification and molecular pathology of breast cancer and evaluation of prognostic factors. Author of over 750 peer reviewed scientific publications, chapters in medical textbooks and specialist textbooks in pathology and an experienced lecturer being a founder member of the faculty of the Nottingham Blamey International Breast Education Centre. His H Index is 103. He is a Past President of the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. He has been Specialty Advisor to The Royal College of Pathologists, and is past Chairman of the UK National Co-ordinating Committee for Breast Pathology. He has acted as an advisor to the DoH, UICC, WHO and IARC. He is Medical Director of Source Bioscience plc. He is a very keen fly fisherman and wine taster. Esteem Indicators In 2010 named as one of the top 20 most influential people in the field of breast cancer research in the world and one of just four UK scientists in the list compiled from a field of 44,000 scientists around the globe. http://www.prweb.com/releases/breastcancer/top20researchers/prweb4596184.htm Awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia in 2011 Awarded the Presidents Medal, British Division of the International Academy of Pathology, 2014 In 2015 named as No 8 in the top 100 most influential laboratory medicine professionals in the World in a survey carried out by The Pathologist https://thepathologist.com/the-power-list-2015/ NHS Clinical Excellence Award – Platinum 2015 Awarded the Ritchie Medal by the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 2016 Awarded and first recipient of the BCRF-Larry Norton Award for Excellence in Breast Pathology by the International Society of Breast Pathology, 2018 Named in The Pathologist’s Power List 2018 as on of the top 100 Pathologists Worldwide by The Pathologist. https://thepathologist.com/power-list/2018/

#SAUDIARABIA#YEMEN 16.02.2022 - 2 views The UAE, Saudi Arabia, US, and UK are Complicit in Committing War Crimes in Yemen 4.6923076923077 out of 5 based on 13 ratings. 13 user reviews. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, US, and UK are Complicit in Committing War Crimes in Yemen Illustrative Image Written by John Smith I’ve previously written concerning the fact the War in Yemen should never have occurred in the first place and the what and how required to achieve peace; either by dividing Yemen in two, North and South Yemen as per the pre-1990 borders, or under a Unity Government. However, seeing as that even today, this idea of peace is fleeting away due to the unwarranted missile and bomb strikes upon Houthis in North Yemen, specifically the continual destruction of civilian targets and assets by the Saudi and UAE military. Efforts by the United Arab Emirates and the Saudi-led coalition to evict the Houthis from major strategic areas have exacerbated the conflict, forcing United Arab Emirates and the Saudi-led troops to relax targeting rules and put markets, hospitals, and social gatherings, even prayer activities, at risk. Aside from weddings and social gatherings, individuals and groups have been attacked with very little regard for recognized international humanitarian law. A 60 percent spike in civilian casualties was reported within the last 90 days of 2021, as per Save the Children, with 2022 now poised to have far-reaching effects for civilians as a result of the intensification of the conflict. The Norwegian Refugee Council criticized the most recent strikes as “a blatant attack on civilian infrastructure that will also impact our aid delivery.” United Arab Emirates (UAE) jets aided by the United States launched an attack on the Sa’ada City Remand Prison, that contains up to 3,000 detainees from around Yemen and Africa, in the early hours of January 22, 2022. The strike was one of the worst in the war’s history, having claimed the lives of more than 100 people, with over 300 critically wounded. This situation is acerbated by the fact that previous airstrikes, blockades, and lack of funding have devastated the healthcare system in Yemen. This strike is just one of thousands that are just treated as collateral damage by the UAE/Saudi Coalition. This past week and even today, the United Arab Emirates and the Saudi-led coalition have attacked TeleYemen, which is the sole supplier of global telecom services for Yemen, fixed-line phone companies, telex, and Internet providers, as well as one of the cellphone operators in the country. This is not a military target because the military have satellite and short-wave radio for communications, so this clearly was an effort to affect the civilian population as well as to curb the efforts of the Houthis in getting information out of Yemen concerning the military activities of the UAE/Saudi Coalition as well as news of the Coalition defeats on the battlefield, and the Houthis own public relations campaigns and information warfare strategies. The Coalition claims the Houthis are using TeleYemen satellite technology to guide their drones. The claim is that TeleYemen is being used to guide drones by the Houthis is ridiculous because military drone technology today has drones that operate without being remotely piloted, these drones can be internally programmed and fly autonomously to their target, and communication can be via satellite but unlikely a civilian satellite operation such as TeleYemen, it would have to be a military satellite communication system. To understand these drones. Prior to developing their own drones, the Houthis depended on locally produced clones of Iranian models, most notably the Ababil-based Qasef. A new long-range drone, the Samad-3, was claimed by the Houthis to have hit Dubai Airport, a distance of more than 1200 kilometers, in 2018. The Iranian Shahed 129 is a combat and reconnaissance drone, allegedly utilized by Houthis, with a 24-hour endurance. It is similar in size, shape, and duty to the American MQ-1 Predator and is largely regarded as Iran’s most capable drone. In late October 2021, the Guernica 37 legal team lodged a petition with the UK Metropolitan Police Service and the Crown Prosecution Service; charging top government figures in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of participation in war crimes in Yemen. Guernica 37’s legal claims center on three events: a 2018 air strike on a school bus in northern Yemen, that killed an estimated 26 children, and a 2016 air strike of a funeral in Sanaa, which killed 140 people. The other alleges that Colombian paid mercenaries under the supervision of the UAE tortured and murdered civilians in Aden, an important strategic port city in southern Yemen. Now, what are considered War Crimes? The 1949 Geneva Conventions have been approved by all of the United Nations’ member states since its inception. UAE and Saudi violations are directly legally constituted as war crimes and crimes against humanity; as well as, the US, UK and anyone else aiding and abetting the UAE and Saudis by supporting such activities through contracts, military equipment sales, and military direct and indirect support and aid. The concept of humane combat has been around for a long time, but it is a problematic one. Essentially, the intention is to make war less brutal and more humane in order to alleviate the suffering of both combatants and civilians in the process. However, this becomes lost in the idea of the “greater good” and there is less concern for the civilian population, even by denigrating them to the term “collateral damage.” The Just War Theory puts forward the concept of war between nation states involving a command structure, government authority, and an identifiable territory. In the conflicts of today, the wars contain none of these attributes and resemble more the Roman’s fight against the incursions of the barbarians. The International Community’s mindset recoils from such unrestrained warfare, so we must think through how we will fight the new conflicts without destroying the values that are intrinsic to our way of life. Thomas Aquinas in the year 1274 summed up the legality of war through three criteria: that war waged is done by a legitimate authority, that the war is just because the enemy has done something grossly wrong, and the intention of the war is to solely right the wrong. There are many reasons why the UAE and Saudi attacks on Yemen are not justified and why Yemen was not an imminent threat to the Saudis or UAE. Yemen had not done anything grossly wrong to the UAE or Saudi Arabia, and there is nothing Yemen did that should be corrected by military action. The War in Yemen needs to end immediately, this is an unjust war that is creating a huge human catastrophe. The only way to accomplish this is to end all military aid and sales that would support the war in Yemen by the UAE/Saudi Coalition. This includes military support as well. Otherwise, the Houthis in Yemen could make the justification for war against the Saudis and Emiratis because: Yemen, the Houthis, are a legitimate government authority in Yemen, the actions by Yemen would be justified because they have been wronged by the Saudi/UAE attacks, and their intention of the war is to solely right the wrongs done to them. But this would lead to destabilization in the region and why we must, as the late John Lennon said, “Give Peace a Chance.” Yemen, The War That Should Have Never Been And How To Achieve Peace Saudi-led Coalition Attack On Houthi-Held Harad In Northwestern Yemen Is Going Nowhere (Video) Iran’s Raisi Welcomes Invitation To Saudi Arabia In New Breakthrough Chris Gr Everything is correct except for one thing. Yemen and Saudi Arabia are enemies from the past. A Houthi controlled Yemen would have been dangerous for Saudi Arabia. Personally, I am neutral to this conflict but this is fact. UAE supports STC because a divided Yemen is more easily controlled. Karl Wolfe Those responsible for all this death shall be Judged by the Creator on the last day. Enjoy your days on this earth because the next stop you will learn the meaning of Regret. I PROMISE you that. ElCristeroAmericano This sounds like a real genocide to me. God bless and save Yemen. The Houthis (I have never met one) but they are becoming true folk heroes to me. Their spirit of resistance is awe inspiring. May God grant them victory over their enemies. Shame on Washington and any other Western power supporting these crimes against humanity in Yemen. Brother Ma Guernica 37 may go to the police in the UK but I would expect the UK police to refuse to do anything about it. After all , they are one of the staunchest supporters of The Establishment and this latter is very much onside with the Saids and the UAE in Yemen.

White Sox: Yoan Moncada Won’t Be Rushed to Majors By Matt Manetti Feb 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) bats in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports / Dan Hayes reports the White Sox won’t rush Yoan Moncada to the majors. Rick Hahn wants to ensure Moncada is sufficiently prepared for the big leagues. The Chicago White Sox will not rush top prospect Yoan Moncada to the majors according to Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago. Moncada is having a phenomenal start to his season at Triple A. Over his last 16 games, the 21 year old is hitting .385 with home runs, seven RBIs and 16 runs scored. He’s obviously having a very good season but the team shouldn’t be in any rush for him to get to the majors. The last thing this team needs is to rush him to the majors and have him struggle. Hahn has been really careful handling Moncada. It’s important he is able to work some things out before he comes to the majors. There isn’t much reason to bring Moncada up. He’s better off in the minors getting his reps and being able to play everyday. This team may not be going anywhere this season because they don’t have much on their roster. Since they’re not really going to be a contender, it makes no sense to bring Moncada up quickly. Next: Michael Kopech Posts Quality Start Moncada is by far the best player in the White Sox system. So they need to be very cautious. This organization doesn’t have a great track record with developing position players. Remember, Gordon Beckham was considered a can’t miss prospect. That didn’t work out very well. If this team is going to succeed, they need to ensure they can start developing their young talent to be contributors. If they can do this, the future will be very bright.

White Sox: Chris Volstad’s Start Comes Up Short By Nicole Capone CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 24: Starting pitcher Chris Volstad #66 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Seattle Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 24, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) / White Sox veteran pitcher made first start of the season on Tuesday in a tough loss to Seattle Mariners. Chris Volstad started on the bump during Tuesday’s game against the Mariners. Volstad pitched 4 1/3 hard innings, allowing one run on three hits; this was his third start since 2012. Even though the White Sox lost 1-0, Volstad was proud of his performance, he told MLB.com: "“Getting wins is always nice. As a pitcher though… keeping it close, keeping the team in the game, and if the team wins, that’s the ultimate goal. If I can do that and go four innings, and it’s a one-run game or close and we win at the end, then I did my job.”" Volstad pitched well, but has yet to get a win under his belt. Volstad’s last win in as a starter was on Sept. 10, 2012, almost six years ago, when he played for the Chicago Cubs. The right hander also played for the Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Volstad has experience overseas as well; he played in the Korea Baseball League when he pitched for the Doosan Bears in 2014. Volstad may look familiar because he made two starts and four relief appearances with the White Sox last season and it’s now once again his time to shine. The White Sox purchased Volstad’s contract from Triple-A Charlotte on April 12. Along with Volstad’s call-up came some moves. The White Sox moved left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Volstad on their 40-man roster. Rodon is on the mend from left shoulder surgery. The native of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. was drafted with the 16th pick in the 2005 MLB draft. The 31-year-old was a former starter with the Marlins and Cubs. During this year’s spring training, Volstad didn’t allow an earned run over 14 innings. He played in eight Cactus League games, but one of his notable games was on March 18 against the Dodgers when he pitched 1.2 scoreless innings and struck out two. We will have to wait and see if Volstad will be on the mound again during this weekend’s Kansas City Royals series. Next: White Sox Lose Pitching Duel to Seattle This is Volstad’s ninth Major League season.

Alkan Soysal biography(current) Alkan Soysal is a Collegiate Associate Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Previously, he held a Collegiate Associate Professor position in the Calhoun Honors Discovery Program at Virginia Tech Honors College and a Visiting Associate Professor position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland at College Park. Between 2008 and 2018, he was with Bahcesehir University (BAU), Istanbul, Turkey, first as an Assistant Professor then as an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He was the founding director of BAU-Intel Future Technologies Lab. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. His research interests are in optimization of wireless communication networks, machine learning applications and information theory. His current research focuses on NextG network slicing, cellular traffic prediction, adversarial machine learning for wireless, age of information, latency in NextG networks, and massive MIMO © Copyright 2023 Alkan Soysal. Last updated: February 14, 2023.

Tag: poetry books Entrepreneur & Poet Michael Andrew Lauchlan Reveals His 5 Favorite Poetry Books Of All-Time As humans, there are different ways we try to connect with the things that motivate us. For some people, it is through reading a book or having a great time with friends. Some other people adopt it all and key…

Sudan suspended from African Union over military crackdown The African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan’s membership after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people. The AU’s Peace and Security Department said in a post on Twitter on Thursday that Sudan’s participation in all AU activities would be suspended with immediate effect – “until the effective establishment of a civilian-led transitional authority,” which it described as the only way to “exit from the current crisis”. Sierra Leone representative to the AU, Dr-Patrick Kapuwa, noted “Under our Chairmanship of the Peace and Security Council, Sudan has been suspended from ALL AU activities consistent with Article 7(g) of our Protocol. We urge the military to allow a civilian led transitional Authority.” The announcement followed an emergency meeting by the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, after the violent dispersal of a protest camp in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, began on Monday. Sudanese forces are deployed around Khartoum’s army headquarters on June 3, 2019 as they try to disperse Khartoum’s sit-in. (Photo by ASHRAF SHAZLY / AFP) (Photo credit should read ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images) At least 108 people have been killed and more than 500 wounded, according to the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors (CCSD), while a health ministry official was quoted as saying the death toll stood at 61. According to Al Jazeera, Sudan’s pro-democracy leaders have vowed to continue their campaign of civil disobedience until the Transitional Military Council (TMC) – which has ruled Sudan since longtime leader Omar al-Bashir was overthrown in a coup in April – is removed and killers of protesters are brought to justice. The Sudanese Professionals Association on Thursday asked people to block main roads and bridges to “paralyse public life” across the country in retaliation for the military crackdown. Politics, Security African Union, Ethiopia, Khartoum, Sudan ← More than 1 million new curable sexually transmitted infections every day Global growth to weaken to 2.6% in 2019 as risks remain →

These baseball teams have clinched a 2022 MLB playoff berth NBC Sports Staff October 4, 2022, 10:00 PM ·2 min read These MLB teams have clinched a 2022 playoff berth originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The 2022 MLB playoffs are almost here, and teams are slowly punching their tickets to the postseason. The Philadelphia Phillies became the 12th and final team to clinch a berth, subsequently eliminating the Milwaukee Brewers’ chances. As the postseason start date gets closer, let’s take a look at the squads that will be competing for the World Series title come November: Which teams are in the 2022 MLB playoffs? The Philadelphia Phillies were the last team to qualify for the playoffs on Monday, while the Atlanta Braves locked up the NL East division title for the fifth straight season on Tuesday. Here’s the list of teams that have clinched: AL West champion: Houston Astros AL East champion: New York Yankees AL Central champion: Cleveland Guardians AL Wild Card: Toronto Blue Jays AL Wild Card: Seattle Mariners AL Wild Card: Tampa Bay Rays NL West champion: Los Angeles Dodgers NL East champion: Atlanta Braves NL Central champion: St. Louis Cardinals NL Wild Card: New York Mets NL Wild Card: San Diego Padres NL Wild Card: Philadelphia Phillies How many wild cards make the MLB playoffs? In addition to the three division winners, there are three wild card spots in each league. How do the new MLB playoffs work? The new 12-team MLB playoff format gives a first-round bye to the two best division champions in each league. From there, the remaining division winner (No. 3 seed) faces the worst wild card team (No. 6 seed), while the top two wild card teams (No. 4 and 5 seeds) square off in the other series. The wild card round is a best-of-three format with the higher seed hosting all three games. There is no re-seeding for the divisional round, so the No. 1 seed will battle the winner of the 4-5 matchup and the No. 2 seed will draw the winner of the 3-6 matchup. The divisional round is a best-of-five 2-2-1 format, while the championship round and World Series are a best-of-seven 2-3-2 format. What are the magic numbers for the 2022 MLB playoffs? Here's a full look at how the magic numbers for a playoff berth panned out, courtesy of PlayoffMagic.com. Which MLB teams have been eliminated from playoff contention? Eighteen teams, nine in each conference, have been officially eliminated from postseason contention: Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Oakland A's, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Angels. When do the 2022 MLB playoffs start? The postseason gets underway with the wild card round on Friday, Oct. 7, two days after the regular season ends. You can check out the full playoff schedule here. Wichita Eagle Jerome Tang gives shoutout to Patrick Mahomes for Kansas State’s clever inbound play Kansas State used a football-style inbound play against Kentucky. Coach Jerome Tang named it after Patrick Mahomes. March Madness 2023: Games and results for NCAA men's tournament Day 4 We'll have a Sweet 16 by the end of Sunday.

You are here: Home / Basketball / ESPN to Provide Multi-Platform Coverage of 2023 NBA All-Star from Salt Lake City ESPN to Provide Multi-Platform Coverage of 2023 NBA All-Star from Salt Lake City ESPN Radio will nationally broadcast its 27th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 19, at 7 p.m. ET, as part of ESPN’s multi-platform coverage of 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend from Salt Lake City, Utah. The post ESPN to Provide Multi-Platform Coverage of 2023 NBA All-Star from Salt Lake City appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S.. Filed Under: Basketball, ESPN, NBA

Neglected Di Maria vows to keep fighting for Argentina place Angel Di Maria has expressed dismay at being left out of the Argentina squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia but he vowed on Wednesday 24 September, 2020 09:43 IST Angel Di Maria of Argentina looks on during the 2019 Copa America quarterfinal match between Argentina and Venezuela | Photo Credit: Getty Images Angel Di Maria has expressed dismay at being left out of the Argentina squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia but he vowed on Wednesday to keep giving his all in the hope of a swift return. Coach Lionel Scaloni gave no reason for omitting the Paris St-Germain midfielder and Di Maria, who helped take his side to the Champions League final last month, said he could find "no explanation" for his omission. "If I do everything I do at club level, trying to get in the team to play a World Cup or Copa America, it is difficult to understand why Im not selected," Di Maria told AM 590, an Argentine radio station. READ | PSG's Angel Di Maria banned for four games for Marseille brawl "Every time I play well or get a Man of the Match award the only thing I can think of is getting called up." Argentina have not lifted a major trophy since winning the Copa America in 1993 and local pundits have suggested Scaloni left the 32-year old out because he wants to phase in a new crop of players. Di Maria, though, vowed to keep on giving his all in the hope he can rejoin Lionel Messi and company. "I love playing for the national team and I hope with all my heart and soul to wear the Argentina shirt again," the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player said. "I am going to give 100%." Argentina kick off its quest to reach Qatar 2022 with a home game against Ecuador on Oct 8, followed by a visit to Bolivia five days later. economy, business and finance RBI and other central banks

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New Intermodal Terminal for NZ NZ’s KiwiRail has announced plans for a new intermodal hub in the lower North Island. A flyover released by KiwiRail shows container handling with reachstackers The announcement is the first significant investment by state owned KiwiRail in a new terminal in many years. For over a decade since the rail network was renationlised the NZ government has struggled to address the huge cost of deferred maintenance and to keep the track operational. Earlier this year it announced a new plan to grow the rail system, supported with a NZ$1 billion investment in redeveloping the network and supporting infrastructure. The new intermodal hub will be located near Palmerston North in the Lower North Island. It represents “a bold vision for New Zealand’s logistics sector”, said KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller. The terminal will be three kilometres long and combine a container terminal, warehousing for road transport operators, and bulk goods and forestry loading operations with KiwiRail’s train operations and maintenance facilities. The terminal will combine containerised and bulk logistics “This is a major step forward in New Zealand’s approach to freight logistics,” Miller said. “It brings road and rail freight together in a much more integrated and seamless way, improving efficiency and saving in costs. The design allows for consumer imports and bulk exports to be managed at one place, and there is plenty of room to co-locate freight partners and meet their warehousing needs.” “The efficiency improvements will make rail more attractive and help manage the numbers of trucks on our national and regional roads. But we are also planning for the decades ahead, ensuring the hub is designed to accommodate longer, more economical 1,500 metre trains – which is a 60 per cent increase in length and capacity,” KiwRail said. “A purposely designed facility to link rail and road together like this hasn’t been seen in New Zealand,” Miller added. So far the government has invested NZ$40 million to get the hub development started. This will pay for KiwiRail to design the facility and purchase the land. KiwiRail is now working with local authorities and other stakeholders to identify its preferred site, with a view to a wider consultation next year on designating the land for rail use.

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CODE TITLE 3. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES CHAPTER 101. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 101.001. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) "Company agreement" means any agreement, written or oral, of the members concerning the affairs or the conduct of the business of a limited liability company. A company agreement of a limited liability company having only one member is not unenforceable because only one person is a party to the company agreement. (2) "Foreign limited liability company" or "foreign company" means a limited liability company formed under the laws of a jurisdiction other than this state. (3) "Limited liability company" or "company" means a domestic limited liability company subject to this title. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006. Sec. 101.002. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS. (a) Subject to Section 101.114, Sections 21.223, 21.224, 21.225, and 21.226 apply to a limited liability company and the company's members, owners, assignees, affiliates, and subscribers. (b) For purposes of the application of Subsection (a): (1) a reference to "shares" includes "membership interests"; (2) a reference to "holder," "owner," or "shareholder" includes a "member" and an "assignee"; (3) a reference to "corporation" or "corporate" includes a "limited liability company"; (4) a reference to "directors" includes "managers" of a manager-managed limited liability company and "members" of a member-managed limited liability company; (5) a reference to "bylaws" includes "company agreement"; and (6) the reference to "Sections 21.157-21.162" in Section 21.223(a)(1) refers to the provisions of Subchapter D of this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 25 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. SUBCHAPTER B. FORMATION AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS Sec. 101.051. CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION. (a) A provision that may be contained in the company agreement of a limited liability company may alternatively be included in the certificate of formation of the company as provided by Section 3.005(b). (b) A reference in this title to the company agreement of a limited liability company includes any provision contained in the company's certificate of formation instead of the company agreement as provided by Subsection (a). Sec. 101.0515. EXECUTION OF FILINGS. (a) Unless otherwise provided by this title, a filing instrument of a limited liability company must be signed by an authorized officer, manager, or member of the limited liability company. (b) Unless otherwise provided by this title, a filing instrument of a registered series of a domestic limited liability company must be signed by an authorized officer, manager, or member of the registered series. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 1737), Sec. 96, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 43 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 23, eff. June 1, 2022. Sec. 101.052. COMPANY AGREEMENT. (a) Except as provided by Section 101.054, the company agreement of a limited liability company governs: (1) the relations among members, managers, and officers of the company, assignees of membership interests in the company, and the company itself; and (2) other internal affairs of the company. (b) To the extent that the company agreement of a limited liability company does not otherwise provide, this title and the provisions of Title 1 applicable to a limited liability company govern the internal affairs of the company. (c) Except as provided by Section 101.054, a provision of this title or Title 1 that is applicable to a limited liability company may be waived or modified in the company agreement of a limited liability company. (d) The company agreement may contain any provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the limited liability company not inconsistent with law. (e) A company agreement may provide rights to any person, including a person who is not a party to the company agreement, to the extent provided by the company agreement. (f) A company agreement is enforceable by or against the limited liability company, regardless of whether the company has signed or otherwise expressly adopted the agreement. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 847), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 74 (S.B. 1517), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 39 (S.B. 1203), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2021. Sec. 101.053. AMENDMENT OF COMPANY AGREEMENT. The company agreement of a limited liability company may be amended only if each member of the company consents to the amendment. Sec. 101.054. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Except as provided by this section, the following provisions may not be waived or modified in the company agreement of a limited liability company: (1) this section; (2) Section 101.101, 101.151, 101.206, 101.501, or Subchapter M of Chapter 101, except that Sections 101.601(d), 101.610, 101.611, 101.613(a), 101.616(2)(A) through (D), 101.618, or 101.619(b) may be waived or modified in the company agreement; (3) Chapter 1, if the provision is used to interpret a provision or define a word or phrase contained in a section listed in this subsection; (4) Chapter 2, except that Section 2.104(c)(2), 2.104(c)(3), or 2.113 may be waived or modified in the company agreement; (5) Chapter 3, except that Subchapters C and E may be waived or modified in the company agreement; or (6) Chapter 4, 5, 10, 11, or 12, other than Section 11.056. (b) A provision listed in Subsection (a) may be waived or modified in the company agreement if the provision that is waived or modified authorizes the limited liability company to waive or modify the provision in the company's governing documents. (c) A provision listed in Subsection (a) may be modified in the company agreement if the provision that is modified specifies: (1) the person or group of persons entitled to approve a modification; or (2) the vote or other method by which a modification is required to be approved. (d) A provision in this title or in that part of Title 1 applicable to a limited liability company that grants a right to a person, other than a member, manager, officer, or assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company, may be waived or modified in the company agreement of the company only if the person consents to the waiver or modification. (e) The company agreement may not unreasonably restrict a person's right of access to records and information under Section 101.502. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 1737), Sec. 97, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 1442), Sec. 38, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 139 (S.B. 748), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2011. Sec. 101.055. IRREVOCABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY. (a) This section applies only to: (1) a power of attorney with respect to matters relating to the organization, internal affairs, or termination of a limited liability company; or (2) a power of attorney granted by: (A) a person as a member of or assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company; or (B) a person seeking to become a member of or assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company. (b) A power of attorney is irrevocable for all purposes if the power of attorney: (1) is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power; and (2) states that it is irrevocable. (c) Unless otherwise provided in the power of attorney, an irrevocable power of attorney created under this section is not affected by the subsequent death, disability, incapacity, winding up, dissolution, termination of existence, or bankruptcy of, or any other event concerning, the principal. (d) A power of attorney granted to the limited liability company, a member of the company, or any of their respective officers, directors, managers, members, partners, trustees, employees, or agents is conclusively presumed to be coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 23 (S.B. 859), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015. SUBCHAPTER C. MEMBERSHIP Sec. 101.101. MEMBERS REQUIRED. (a) A limited liability company may have one or more members. Except as provided by this section, a limited liability company must have at least one member. (b) A limited liability company that has managers is not required to have any members during a reasonable period between the date the company is formed and the date the first member is admitted to the company. (c) A limited liability company is not required to have any members during the period between the date the continued membership of the last remaining member of the company is terminated and the date the agreement to continue the company described by Section 11.056 is executed. Sec. 101.102. QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP. (a) A person may be a member of or acquire a membership interest in a limited liability company unless the person lacks capacity apart from this code. (b) A person is not required, as a condition to becoming a member of or acquiring a membership interest in a limited liability company, to: (1) make a contribution to the company; (2) otherwise pay cash or transfer property to the company; or (3) assume an obligation to make a contribution or otherwise pay cash or transfer property to the company. (c) If one or more persons own a membership interest in a limited liability company, the company agreement may provide for a person to be admitted to the company as a member without acquiring a membership interest in the company. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 64 (H.B. 1319), Sec. 71, eff. January 1, 2006. Sec. 101.103. EFFECTIVE DATE OF MEMBERSHIP. (a) In connection with the formation of a company, a person becomes a member of the company on the date the company is formed if the person is named as an initial member in the company's certificate of formation. (b) In connection with the formation of a company, a person being admitted as a member of the company but not named as an initial member in the company's certificate of formation becomes a member of the company on the latest of: (1) the date the company is formed; (2) the date stated in the company's records as the date the person becomes a member of the company; or (3) if the company's records do not state a date described by Subdivision (2), the date the person's admission to the company is first reflected in the company's records. (c) A person who, after the formation of a limited liability company, acquires directly or is assigned a membership interest in the company or is admitted as a member of the company without acquiring a membership interest becomes a member of the company on approval or consent of all of the company's members. Sec. 101.104. CLASSES OR GROUPS OF MEMBERS OR MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS. (a) The company agreement of a limited liability company may: (1) establish within the company classes or groups of one or more members or membership interests each of which has certain expressed relative rights, powers, and duties, including voting rights; and (2) provide for the manner of establishing within the company additional classes or groups of one or more members or membership interests each of which has certain expressed relative rights, powers, and duties, including voting rights. (b) The rights, powers, and duties of a class or group of members or membership interests described by Subsection (a)(2) may be stated in the company agreement or stated at the time the class or group is established. (c) If the company agreement of a limited liability company does not provide for the manner of establishing classes or groups of members or membership interests under Subsection (a)(2), additional classes or groups of members or membership interests may be established only by the adoption of an amendment to the company agreement. (d) The rights, powers, or duties of any class or group of members or membership interests of a limited liability company may be senior to the rights, powers, or duties of any other class or group of members or membership interests in the company, including a previously established class or group. Sec. 101.105. ISSUANCE OF MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS AFTER FORMATION OF COMPANY. A limited liability company, after the formation of the company, may: (1) issue membership interests in the company to any person with the approval of all of the members of the company; and (2) if the issuance of a membership interest requires the establishment of a new class or group of members or membership interests, establish a new class or group as provided by Sections 101.104(a)(2), (b), and (c). Sec. 101.106. NATURE OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST. (a) A membership interest in a limited liability company is personal property. (a-1) A membership interest may be community property under applicable law. (a-2) A member's right to participate in the management and conduct of the business of the limited liability company is not community property. (b) A member of a limited liability company or an assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company does not have an interest in any specific property of the company. (c) Sections 9.406 and 9.408, Business & Commerce Code, do not apply to a membership interest in a limited liability company, including the rights, powers, and interests arising under the company's certificate of formation or company agreement or under this code. To the extent of any conflict between this subsection and Section 9.406 or 9.408, Business & Commerce Code, this subsection controls. It is the express intent of this subsection to permit the enforcement, as a contract among the members of a limited liability company, of any provision of a company agreement that would otherwise be ineffective under Section 9.406 or 9.408, Business & Commerce Code. Sec. 101.107. WITHDRAWAL OR EXPULSION OF MEMBER PROHIBITED. A member of a limited liability company may not withdraw or be expelled from the company. Sec. 101.108. ASSIGNMENT OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST. (a) A membership interest in a limited liability company may be wholly or partly assigned. (b) An assignment of a membership interest in a limited liability company: (1) is not an event requiring the winding up of the company; and (2) does not entitle the assignee to: (A) participate in the management and affairs of the company; (B) become a member of the company; or (C) exercise any rights of a member of the company. Sec. 101.109. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF ASSIGNEE OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST BEFORE MEMBERSHIP. (a) A person who is assigned a membership interest in a limited liability company is entitled to: (1) receive any allocation of income, gain, loss, deduction, credit, or a similar item that the assignor is entitled to receive to the extent the allocation of the item is assigned; (2) receive any distribution the assignor is entitled to receive to the extent the distribution is assigned; (3) require, for any proper purpose, reasonable information or a reasonable account of the transactions of the company; and (4) make, for any proper purpose, reasonable inspections of the books and records of the company. (b) An assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company is entitled to become a member of the company on the approval of all of the company's members. (c) An assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company is not liable as a member of the company until the assignee becomes a member of the company. Sec. 101.110. RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF ASSIGNEE OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST AFTER BECOMING MEMBER. (a) An assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company, after becoming a member of the company, is: (1) entitled, to the extent assigned, to the same rights and powers granted or provided to a member of the company by the company agreement or this code; (2) subject to the same restrictions and liabilities placed or imposed on a member of the company by the company agreement or this code; and (3) except as provided by Subsection (b), liable for the assignor's obligation to make contributions to the company. (b) An assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company, after becoming a member of the company, is not obligated for a liability of the assignor that: (1) the assignee did not have knowledge of on the date the assignee became a member of the company; and (2) could not be ascertained from the company agreement. Sec. 101.111. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF ASSIGNOR OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST. (a) An assignor of a membership interest in a limited liability company continues to be a member of the company and is entitled to exercise any unassigned rights or powers of a member of the company until the assignee becomes a member of the company. (b) An assignor of a membership interest in a limited liability company is not released from the assignor's liability to the company, regardless of whether the assignee of the membership interest becomes a member of the company. Sec. 101.1115. EFFECT OF DEATH OR DIVORCE ON MEMBERSHIP INTEREST. (a) For purposes of this code: (1) on the divorce of a member, the member's spouse, to the extent of the spouse's membership interest, if any, is an assignee of the membership interest; (2) on the death of a member, the member's surviving spouse, if any, and an heir, devisee, personal representative, or other successor of the member, to the extent of their respective membership interest, are assignees of the membership interest; and (3) on the death of a member's spouse, an heir, devisee, personal representative, or other successor of the spouse, other than the member, to the extent of their respective membership interest, if any, is an assignee of the membership interest. (b) This chapter does not impair an agreement for the purchase or sale of a membership interest at any time, including on the death or divorce of an owner of the membership interest. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 139 (S.B. 748), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2011. Sec. 101.112. MEMBER'S MEMBERSHIP INTEREST SUBJECT TO CHARGING ORDER. (a) On application by a judgment creditor of a member of a limited liability company or of any other owner of a membership interest in a limited liability company, a court having jurisdiction may charge the membership interest of the judgment debtor to satisfy the judgment. (b) If a court charges a membership interest with payment of a judgment as provided by Subsection (a), the judgment creditor has only the right to receive any distribution to which the judgment debtor would otherwise be entitled in respect of the membership interest. (c) A charging order constitutes a lien on the judgment debtor's membership interest. The charging order lien may not be foreclosed on under this code or any other law. (d) The entry of a charging order is the exclusive remedy by which a judgment creditor of a member or of any other owner of a membership interest may satisfy a judgment out of the judgment debtor's membership interest. (e) This section may not be construed to deprive a member of a limited liability company or any other owner of a membership interest in a limited liability company of the benefit of any exemption laws applicable to the membership interest of the member or owner. (f) A creditor of a member or of any other owner of a membership interest does not have the right to obtain possession of, or otherwise exercise legal or equitable remedies with respect to, the property of the limited liability company. Sec. 101.113. PARTIES TO ACTIONS. A member of a limited liability company may be named as a party in an action by or against the limited liability company only if the action is brought to enforce the member's right against or liability to the company. Sec. 101.114. LIABILITY FOR OBLIGATIONS. Except as and to the extent the company agreement specifically provides otherwise, a member or manager is not liable for a debt, obligation, or liability of a limited liability company, including a debt, obligation, or liability under a judgment, decree, or order of a court. SUBCHAPTER D. CONTRIBUTIONS Sec. 101.151. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENFORCEABLE PROMISE. A promise to make a contribution or otherwise pay cash or transfer property to a limited liability company is enforceable only if the promise is: (1) in writing; and (2) signed by the person making the promise. Sec. 101.152. ENFORCEABLE PROMISE NOT AFFECTED BY CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES. A member of a limited liability company is obligated to perform an enforceable promise to make a contribution or otherwise pay cash or transfer property to the company without regard to the death, disability, or other change in circumstances of the member. Sec. 101.153. FAILURE TO PERFORM ENFORCEABLE PROMISE; CONSEQUENCES. (a) A member of a limited liability company, or the member's legal representative or successor, who does not perform an enforceable promise to make a contribution, including a previously made contribution, or to otherwise pay cash or transfer property to the company, is obligated, at the request of the company, to pay in cash the agreed value of the contribution, as stated in the company agreement or the company's records required under Sections 3.151 and 101.501, less: (1) any amount already paid for the contribution; and (2) the value of any property already transferred. (b) The company agreement of a limited liability company may provide that the membership interest of a member who fails to perform an enforceable promise to make a payment of cash or transfer property to the company, whether as a contribution or in connection with a contribution already made, may be: (1) reduced; (2) subordinated to other membership interests of nondefaulting members; (3) redeemed or sold at a value determined by appraisal or other formula; or (4) made the subject of: (A) a forced sale; (B) forfeiture; (C) a loan from other members of the company in an amount necessary to satisfy the enforceable promise; or (D) another penalty or consequence. Sec. 101.154. CONSENT REQUIRED TO RELEASE ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION. The obligation of a member of a limited liability company, or of the member's legal representative or successor, to make a contribution or otherwise pay cash or transfer property to the company, or to return cash or property to the company paid or distributed to the member in violation of this code or the company agreement, may be released or settled only by consent of each member of the company. Sec. 101.155. CREDITOR'S RIGHT TO ENFORCE CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS. A creditor of a limited liability company who extends credit or otherwise acts in reasonable reliance on an enforceable obligation of a member of the company that is released or settled as provided by Section 101.154 may enforce the original obligation if the obligation is stated in a document that is: (1) signed by the member; and (2) not amended or canceled to evidence the release or settlement of the obligation. Sec. 101.156. REQUIREMENTS TO ENFORCE CONDITIONAL OBLIGATION. (a) An obligation of a member of a limited liability company that is subject to a condition may be enforced by the company or a creditor described by Section 101.155 only if the condition is satisfied or waived by or with respect to the member. (b) A conditional obligation of a member of a limited liability company under this section includes a contribution payable on a discretionary call of the limited liability company before the time the call occurs. SUBCHAPTER E. ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS Sec. 101.201. ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES. The profits and losses of a limited liability company shall be allocated to each member of the company on the basis of the agreed value of the contributions made by each member, as stated in the company's records required under Section 101.501. Sec. 101.202. DISTRIBUTION IN KIND. A member of a limited liability company is entitled to receive or demand a distribution from the company only in the form of cash, regardless of the form of the member's contribution to the company. Sec. 101.203. SHARING OF DISTRIBUTIONS. Distributions of cash and other assets of a limited liability company shall be made to each member of the company according to the agreed value of the member's contribution to the company as stated in the company's records required under Sections 3.151 and 101.501. Sec. 101.204. INTERIM DISTRIBUTIONS. A member of a limited liability company, before the winding up of the company, is not entitled to receive and may not demand a distribution from the company until the company's governing authority declares a distribution to: (1) each member of the company; or (2) a class or group of members that includes the member. Sec. 101.205. DISTRIBUTION ON WITHDRAWAL. A member of a limited liability company who validly exercises the member's right to withdraw from the company granted under the company agreement is entitled to receive, within a reasonable time after the date of withdrawal, the fair value of the member's interest in the company as determined as of the date of withdrawal. Sec. 101.206. PROHIBITED DISTRIBUTION; DUTY TO RETURN. (a) Unless the distribution is made in compliance with Chapter 11, a limited liability company may not make a distribution to a member of the company if, immediately after making the distribution, the company's total liabilities, other than liabilities described by Subsection (b), exceed the fair value of the company's total assets. (b) For purposes of Subsection (a), the liabilities of a limited liability company do not include: (1) a liability related to the member's membership interest; or (2) except as provided by Subsection (c), a liability for which the recourse of creditors is limited to specified property of the company. (c) For purposes of Subsection (a), the assets of a limited liability company include the fair value of property subject to a liability for which recourse of creditors is limited to specified property of the company only if the fair value of that property exceeds the liability. (c-1) For purposes of this section, the determination of the amount of a limited liability company's liabilities or the value of a company's assets may be based on: (1) financial statements of the company, which may include the financial statements of subsidiary entities or other entities accounted for on a consolidated basis or on the equity method of accounting, that: (A) present the financial condition of the company and any subsidiary or other entities included in those financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards; or (B) have been prepared using the method of accounting used to file the company's federal income tax return or using any other accounting practices and principles that are reasonable under the circumstances; (2) financial information, including condensed or summary financial statements, that is prepared on the same basis as financial statements described by Subdivision (1); (3) projections, forecasts, or other forward-looking information relating to the future economic performance, financial condition, or liquidity of the company that is reasonable under the circumstances; (4) a fair valuation or information from any other method that is reasonable under the circumstances; or (5) a combination of a statement, valuation, or information authorized by this subsection. (c-2) Subsection (c-1) does not apply to the computation of the franchise tax or any other tax imposed on a limited liability company under the laws of this state. (d) A member of a limited liability company who receives a distribution from the company in violation of this section is not required to return the distribution to the company unless the member had knowledge of the violation. (e) This section may not be construed to affect the obligation of a member of a limited liability company to return a distribution to the company under the company agreement or other state or federal law. (f) For purposes of this section, "distribution" does not include an amount constituting reasonable compensation for present or past services or a reasonable payment made in the ordinary course of business under a bona fide retirement plan or other benefits program. (g) An action alleging a distribution is made in violation of this section must be commenced not later than the second anniversary of the date of the distribution. Sec. 101.207. CREDITOR STATUS WITH RESPECT TO DISTRIBUTION. Subject to Sections 11.053 and 101.206, when a member of a limited liability company is entitled to receive a distribution from the company, the member, with respect to the distribution, has the same status as a creditor of the company and is entitled to any remedy available to a creditor of the company. Sec. 101.208. RECORD DATE. A company agreement may establish or provide for the establishment of a record date with respect to allocations and distributions. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 1442), Sec. 42, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER F. MANAGEMENT Sec. 101.251. GOVERNING AUTHORITY. (a) The governing authority of a limited liability company consists of: (1) the managers of the company, if the company agreement provides that the company is managed by one or more managers; or (2) the members of the company, if the company agreement provides that the company is managed by the members. (b) If the company agreement does not provide otherwise, the governing authority of a limited liability company consists of: (1) the managers of the company, if the company's certificate of formation states that the company has managers; or (2) the members of the company, if the company's certificate of formation does not state that the company has managers. Sec. 101.252. MANAGEMENT BY GOVERNING AUTHORITY. The governing authority of a limited liability company shall manage the business and affairs of the company as provided by: (1) the company agreement; and (2) this title and the provisions of Title 1 applicable to a limited liability company to the extent that the company agreement does not provide for the management of the company. Sec. 101.253. DESIGNATION OF COMMITTEES; DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. (a) The governing authority of a limited liability company by resolution may designate: (1) one or more committees of the governing authority consisting of one or more governing persons of the company; and (2) subject to any limitation imposed by the governing authority, a governing person to serve as an alternate member of a committee designated under Subdivision (1) at a committee meeting from which a member of the committee is absent or disqualified. (b) A committee of the governing authority of a limited liability company may exercise the authority of the governing authority as provided by the resolution designating the committee. (c) The designation of a committee under this section does not relieve the governing authority of any responsibility imposed by law. Sec. 101.254. DESIGNATION OF AGENTS; BINDING ACTS. (a) Except as provided by this title and Title 1, each governing person of a limited liability company and each officer of a limited liability company vested with actual or apparent authority by the governing authority of the company is an agent of the company for purposes of carrying out the company's business. (b) An act committed by an agent of a limited liability company described by Subsection (a) for the purpose of apparently carrying out the ordinary course of business of the company, including the execution of an instrument, document, mortgage, or conveyance in the name of the company, binds the company unless: (1) the agent does not have actual authority to act for the company; and (2) the person with whom the agent is dealing has knowledge of the agent's lack of actual authority. (c) An act committed by an agent of a limited liability company described by Subsection (a) that is not apparently for carrying out the ordinary course of business of the company binds the company only if the act is authorized in accordance with this title. Sec. 101.255. CONTRACTS OR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED GOVERNING PERSONS OR OFFICERS. (a) This section applies to a contract or transaction between a limited liability company and: (1) one or more governing persons or officers, or one or more affiliates or associates of one or more governing persons or officers, of the company; or (2) an entity or other organization in which one or more governing persons or officers, or one or more affiliates or associates of one or more governing persons or officers, of the company: (A) is a managerial official; or (B) has a financial interest. (b) An otherwise valid and enforceable contract or transaction described by Subsection (a) is valid and enforceable, and is not void or voidable, notwithstanding any relationship or interest described by Subsection (a), if any one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) the material facts as to the relationship or interest described by Subsection (a) and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed to or known by: (A) the company's governing authority or a committee of the governing authority and the governing authority or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the approval of the majority of the disinterested governing persons or committee members, regardless of whether the disinterested governing persons or committee members constitute a quorum; or (B) the members of the company, and the members in good faith approve the contract or transaction by vote of the members; or (2) the contract or transaction is fair to the company when the contract or transaction is authorized, approved, or ratified by the governing authority, a committee of the governing authority, or the members of the company. (c) Common or interested governing persons of a limited liability company may be included in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the company's governing authority or of a committee of the governing authority that authorizes the contract or transaction. (d) A person who has the relationship or interest described by Subsection (a) may: (1) be present at or participate in and, if the person is a governing person or committee member, may vote at a meeting of the governing authority or of a committee of the governing authority that authorizes the contract or transaction; or (2) sign, in the person's capacity as a governing person or committee member, a written consent of the governing persons or committee members to authorize the contract or transaction. (e) If at least one of the conditions of Subsection (b) is satisfied, neither the company nor any of the company's members will have a cause of action against any of the persons described by Subsection (a) for breach of duty with respect to the making, authorization, or performance of the contract or transaction because the person had the relationship or interest described by Subsection (a) or took any of the actions authorized by Subsection (d). SUBCHAPTER G. MANAGERS Sec. 101.301. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter applies only to a limited liability company that has one or more managers. Sec. 101.302. NUMBER AND QUALIFICATIONS. (a) The managers of a limited liability company may consist of one or more persons. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the number of managers of a limited liability company consists of the number of initial managers listed in the company's certificate of formation. (c) The number of managers of a limited liability company may be increased or decreased by amendment to, or as provided by, the company agreement. (d) A manager of a limited liability company is not required to be a: (1) resident of this state; or (2) member of the company. Sec. 101.303. TERM. A manager of a limited liability company serves: (1) for the term, if any, for which the manager is elected and until the manager's successor is elected; or (2) until the earlier resignation, removal, or death of the manager. Sec. 101.304. REMOVAL. Subject to Section 101.306(a), a manager of a limited liability company may be removed, with or without cause, at a meeting of the company's members called for that purpose. Sec. 101.305. MANAGER VACANCY. (a) Subject to Section 101.306(b), a vacancy in the position of a manager of a limited liability company may be filled by: (1) the affirmative vote of the majority of the remaining managers of the company, without regard to whether the remaining managers constitute a quorum; or (2) the members at a meeting of the company's members called for that purpose. (b) A person elected to fill a vacancy in the position of a manager serves for the unexpired term, if any, of the person's predecessor. Sec. 101.306. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF MANAGER ELECTED BY CLASS OR GROUP. (a) If a class or group of the members of a limited liability company is entitled by the company agreement of the company to elect one or more managers of the company, a manager may be removed from office only by the class or group that elected the manager. (b) A vacancy in the position of a manager elected as provided by Subsection (a) may be filled only by: (1) a majority vote of the managers serving on the date the vacancy occurs who were elected by the class or group of members; or (2) a majority vote of the members of the class or group. Sec. 101.307. METHODS OF CLASSIFYING MANAGERS. Other methods of classifying managers of a limited liability company, including providing for managers who serve for staggered terms of office or terms that are not uniform, may be established in the company agreement. SUBCHAPTER H. MEETINGS AND VOTING Sec. 101.352. GENERAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), notice of a regular or special meeting of the governing authority or members of a limited liability company, or a committee of the company's governing authority, shall be given in writing to each governing person, member, or committee member, as appropriate, and as provided by Section 6.051. (b) If the members of a limited liability company do not constitute the governing authority of the company, notice of a meeting of members required by Subsection (a) shall be given by or at the direction of the governing authority not later than the 10th day or earlier than the 60th day before the date of the meeting. Notice of a meeting required under this subsection must state the business to be transacted at the meeting or the purpose of the meeting if: (1) the meeting is a special meeting; or (2) a purpose of the meeting is to consider a matter described by Section 101.356. Sec. 101.353. QUORUM. A majority of all of the governing persons, members, or committee members of a limited liability company constitutes a quorum for the purpose of transacting business at a meeting of the governing authority, members, or committee of the company, as appropriate. Sec. 101.354. EQUAL VOTING RIGHTS. Each governing person, member, or committee member of a limited liability company has an equal vote at a meeting of the governing authority, members, or committee of the company, as appropriate. Sec. 101.355. ACT OF GOVERNING AUTHORITY, MEMBERS, OR COMMITTEE. Except as provided by this title or Title 1, the affirmative vote of the majority of the governing persons, members, or committee members of a limited liability company present at a meeting at which a quorum is present constitutes an act of the governing authority, members, or committee of the company, as appropriate. Sec. 101.356. VOTES REQUIRED TO APPROVE CERTAIN ACTIONS. (a) Except as provided in this section or any other section in this title, an action of a limited liability company may be approved by the company's governing authority as provided by Section 101.355. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), (d), or (e) or any other section in this title, an action of a limited liability company not apparently for carrying out the ordinary course of business of the company must be approved by the affirmative vote of the majority of all of the company's governing persons. (c) Except as provided by Subsection (d) or (e) or any other section in this title, a fundamental business transaction of a limited liability company, or an action that would make it impossible for a limited liability company to carry out the ordinary business of the company, must be approved by the affirmative vote of the majority of all of the company's members. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e) or any other section of this title, the company's members must approve by an affirmative vote of all the members: (1) an amendment to the certificate of formation of a limited liability company; or (2) a restated certificate of formation that contains an amendment to the certificate of formation of a limited liability company. (e) A requirement that an action of a limited liability company must be approved by the company's members does not apply during the period prescribed by Section 101.101(b). (f) Approval of a restated certificate of formation by a limited liability company's members is required only if the restated certificate contains an amendment. Sec. 101.357. MANNER OF VOTING. (a) A member of a limited liability company may vote: (1) in person; or (2) by a proxy executed in writing by the member. (b) A manager or committee member of a limited liability company may vote: (1) in person; or (2) if authorized by the company agreement, by a proxy executed in writing by the manager or committee member, as appropriate. Sec. 101.358. ACTION BY LESS THAN UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT. (a) This section applies only to an action required or authorized to be taken at an annual or special meeting of the governing authority, the members, or a committee of the governing authority of a limited liability company under this title, Title 1, or the governing documents of the company. (b) Notwithstanding Sections 6.201 and 6.202, an action may be taken without holding a meeting, providing notice, or taking a vote if a written consent or consents stating the action to be taken is signed by the number of governing persons, members, or committee members of a limited liability company, as appropriate, necessary to have at least the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to take the action at a meeting at which each governing person, member, or committee member, as appropriate, entitled to vote on the action is present and votes. Sec. 101.359. EFFECTIVE ACTION BY MEMBERS OR MANAGERS WITH OR WITHOUT MEETING. Members or managers of a limited liability company may take action at a meeting of the members or managers or without a meeting in any manner permitted by this title, Title 1, or the governing documents of the company. Unless otherwise provided by the governing documents, an action is effective if it is taken: (1) by an affirmative vote of those persons having at least the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to take the action at a meeting at which each member or manager, as appropriate, entitled to vote on the action is present and votes; or (2) with the consent of each member of the limited liability company, which may be established by: (A) the member's failure to object to the action in a timely manner, if the member has full knowledge of the action; (B) consent to the action in writing signed by the member; or (C) any other means reasonably evidencing consent. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 64 (H.B. 1319), Sec. 75, eff. January 1, 2006. SUBCHAPTER I. MODIFICATION OF DUTIES; INDEMNIFICATION Sec. 101.401. EXPANSION OR RESTRICTION OF DUTIES AND LIABILITIES. The company agreement of a limited liability company may expand or restrict any duties, including fiduciary duties, and related liabilities that a member, manager, officer, or other person has to the company or to a member or manager of the company. Sec. 101.402. PERMISSIVE INDEMNIFICATION, ADVANCEMENT OF EXPENSES, AND INSURANCE OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS. (a) A limited liability company may: (1) indemnify a person; (2) pay in advance or reimburse expenses incurred by a person; and (3) purchase or procure or establish and maintain insurance or another arrangement to indemnify or hold harmless a person. (b) In this section, "person" includes a member, manager, or officer of a limited liability company or an assignee of a membership interest in the company. SUBCHAPTER J. DERIVATIVE PROCEEDINGS (1) "Derivative proceeding" means a civil suit in the right of a domestic limited liability company or, to the extent provided by Section 101.462, in the right of a foreign limited liability company. (2) "Managing entity" means an entity that is either: (A) a manager of a limited liability company that is managed by managers; or (B) a member of a limited liability company that is managed by members who are entitled to manage the company. (3) "Member" includes a person who is a member or is an assignee of a membership interest or a person who beneficially owns a membership interest through a voting trust or a nominee on the person's behalf. Sec. 101.452. STANDING TO BRING PROCEEDING. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), a member may not institute or maintain a derivative proceeding unless: (1) the member: (A) was a member of the limited liability company at the time of the act or omission complained of; or (B) became a member by operation of law originating from a person that was a member at the time of the act or omission complained of; and (2) the member fairly and adequately represents the interests of the limited liability company in enforcing the right of the limited liability company. (b) If the converted entity in a conversion is a limited liability company, a member of that limited liability company may not institute or maintain a derivative proceeding based on an act or omission that occurred with respect to the converting entity before the date of the conversion unless: (1) the member was an equity owner of the converting entity at the time of the act or omission; and Sec. 101.453. DEMAND. (a) A member may not institute a derivative proceeding until the 91st day after the date a written demand is filed with the limited liability company stating with particularity the act, omission, or other matter that is the subject of the claim or challenge and requesting that the limited liability company take suitable action. (b) The waiting period required by Subsection (a) before a derivative proceeding may be instituted is not required or, if applicable, shall terminate if: (1) the member has been notified that the demand has been rejected by the limited liability company; (2) the limited liability company is suffering irreparable injury; or (3) irreparable injury to the limited liability company would result by waiting for the expiration of the 90-day period. Sec. 101.454. DETERMINATION BY GOVERNING OR INDEPENDENT PERSONS. (a) The determination of how to proceed on allegations made in a demand or petition relating to a derivative proceeding must be made by an affirmative vote of the majority of: (1) the independent and disinterested governing persons of the limited liability company, whether one or more, even if the independent and disinterested governing persons are not a majority of the governing persons of the limited liability company; (2) a committee consisting of one or more independent and disinterested governing persons appointed by the majority of one or more independent and disinterested governing persons of the limited liability company, even if the appointing independent and disinterested governing persons are not a majority of the governing persons of the limited liability company; or (3) a panel of one or more independent and disinterested individuals appointed by the court on a motion by the limited liability company listing the names of the individuals to be appointed and stating that, to the best of the limited liability company's knowledge, the individuals to be appointed are disinterested and qualified to make the determinations contemplated by Section 101.458. (b) An entity to which this subsection applies is independent and disinterested under this section only if its decision with respect to the limited liability company's derivative proceeding is made by a majority of its governing persons who are independent and disinterested with respect to that derivative proceeding, even if those governing persons are not a majority of its governing persons. This subsection applies to an entity that is: (1) a managing entity of the limited liability company; or (2) directly, or indirectly through one or more other entities, a governing person of that managing entity. (c) The court shall appoint a panel under Subsection (a)(3) if the court finds that the individuals recommended by the limited liability company are independent and disinterested and are otherwise qualified with respect to expertise, experience, independent judgment, and other factors considered appropriate by the court under the circumstances to make the determinations. An individual appointed by the court to a panel under this section may not be held liable to the limited liability company or the limited liability company's members for an action taken or omission made by the individual in that capacity, except for acts or omissions constituting fraud or wilful misconduct. Sec. 101.455. STAY OF PROCEEDING. (a) If the limited liability company that is the subject of a derivative proceeding commences an inquiry into the allegations made in a demand or petition and the person or group of persons described by Section 101.454 is conducting an active review of the allegations in good faith, the court shall stay a derivative proceeding for not more than 60 days until the review is completed and a determination is made by the person or group regarding what further action, if any, should be taken. (b) To obtain a stay, the limited liability company must provide the court with a written statement agreeing to advise the court and the member making the demand of the determination promptly on the completion of the review of the matter. (c) A stay, on motion, may be reviewed every 60 days for continuation of the stay if the limited liability company provides the court and the member with a written statement of the status of the review and the reasons why an extension for a period not to exceed 60 additional days is appropriate. An extension shall be granted for a period not to exceed 60 days if the court determines that the continuation is appropriate in the interests of the limited liability company. Sec. 101.456. DISCOVERY. (a) If a limited liability company proposes to dismiss a derivative proceeding under Section 101.458, discovery by a member after the filing of the derivative proceeding in accordance with this subchapter shall be limited to: (1) facts relating to whether the person or persons described by Section 101.454 are independent and disinterested; (2) the good faith of the inquiry and review by the person or group; and (3) the reasonableness of the procedures followed by the person or group in conducting the review. (b) Discovery described by Subsection (a) may not be expanded to include a fact or substantive matter regarding the act, omission, or other matter that is the subject matter of the derivative proceeding but the scope of discovery shall not be so limited if the court determines after notice and hearing that a good faith review of the allegations has not been made by an independent and disinterested person or group in accordance with Sections 101.454 and 101.458. Sec. 101.457. TOLLING OF STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. A written demand filed with the limited liability company under Section 101.453 tolls the statute of limitations on the claim on which demand is made until the later of: (1) the 31st day after the expiration of any waiting period under Section 101.453(a); or (2) the 31st day after the expiration of any stay granted under Section 101.455, including all continuations of the stay. Sec. 101.458. DISMISSAL OF DERIVATIVE PROCEEDING. (a) A court, sitting in equity as the finder of fact, shall dismiss a derivative proceeding on a motion by the limited liability company if the person or group of persons described by Section 101.454 determines in good faith, after conducting a reasonable inquiry and based on factors the person or group considers appropriate under the circumstances, that continuation of the derivative proceeding is not in the best interests of the limited liability company. (b) In determining whether the requirements of Subsection (a) have been met, the burden of proof shall be on: (1) the plaintiff member if: (A) the applicable person or persons making the determination under Section 101.454(a)(1) or (2) are independent and disinterested at the time the determination is made; (B) the determination is made by a panel of one or more independent and disinterested persons appointed under Section 101.454(a)(3); or (C) the limited liability company presents prima facie evidence that demonstrates that the applicable person or persons making the determination under Section 101.454(a) are independent and disinterested; or (2) the limited liability company in any other circumstance. Sec. 101.459. ALLEGATIONS AFTER DEMAND REJECTED. If a derivative proceeding is instituted after a demand is rejected, the petition must allege with particularity facts that establish that the rejection was not made in accordance with the requirements and standards under Sections 101.454 and 101.458. Sec. 101.460. DISCONTINUANCE OR SETTLEMENT. (a) A derivative proceeding may not be discontinued or settled without court approval. (b) The court shall direct that notice be given to the affected members if the court determines that a proposed discontinuance or settlement may substantially affect the interests of other members. Sec. 101.461. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. (a) In this section, "expenses" means reasonable expenses incurred by a party in a derivative proceeding, including: (1) attorney's fees; (2) costs in pursuing an investigation of the matter that was the subject of the derivative proceeding; or (3) expenses for which the limited liability company may be required to indemnify another person. (b) On termination of a derivative proceeding, the court may order: (1) the limited liability company to pay expenses the plaintiff incurred in the proceeding if the court finds the proceeding has resulted in a substantial benefit to the limited liability company; (2) the plaintiff to pay expenses the limited liability company or other defendant incurred in investigating and defending the proceeding if the court finds the proceeding has been instituted or maintained without reasonable cause or for an improper purpose; or (3) a party to pay expenses incurred by another party relating to the filing of a pleading, motion, or other paper if the court finds the pleading, motion, or other paper: (A) was not well grounded in fact after reasonable inquiry; (B) was not warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for the application, extension, modification, or reversal of existing law; or (C) was interposed for an improper purpose, such as to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or cause a needless increase in the cost of litigation. Sec. 101.462. APPLICATION TO FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES. (a) In a derivative proceeding brought in the right of a foreign limited liability company, the matters covered by this subchapter are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the foreign limited liability company, except for Sections 101.455, 101.460, and 101.461, which are procedural provisions and do not relate to the internal affairs of the foreign limited liability company, unless applying the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the foreign limited liability company requires otherwise with respect to Section 101.455. (b) In the case of matters relating to a foreign limited liability company under Section 101.455, a reference to a person or group of persons described by Section 101.454 refers to a person or group entitled under the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the foreign limited liability company to make the determination described by Section 101.454(a). The standard of review of a determination made by the person or group shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the foreign limited liability company. Sec. 101.463. CLOSELY HELD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. (a) In this section, "closely held limited liability company" means a limited liability company that has: (1) fewer than 35 members; and (2) no membership interests listed on a national securities exchange or regularly quoted in an over-the-counter market by one or more members of a national securities association. (b) Sections 101.452-101.460 do not apply to a claim or a derivative proceeding by a member of a closely held limited liability company against a governing person, member, or officer of the limited liability company. In the event the claim or derivative proceeding is also made against a person who is not that governing person, member, or officer, this subsection applies only to the claim or derivative proceeding against the governing person, member, or officer. (c) If Sections 101.452-101.460 do not apply because of Subsection (b) and if justice requires: (1) a derivative proceeding brought by a member of a closely held limited liability company may be treated by a court as a direct action brought by the member for the member's own benefit; and (2) a recovery in a direct or derivative proceeding by a member may be paid directly to the plaintiff or to the limited liability company if necessary to protect the interests of creditors or other members of the limited liability company. (d) Other provisions of state law govern whether a member has a direct cause of action or right to sue a governing person, member, or officer, and this section may not be construed to create that direct cause of action or right to sue. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 1737), Sec. 100, eff. September 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER K. SUPPLEMENTAL RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS Sec. 101.501. SUPPLEMENTAL RECORDS REQUIRED FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES. (a) In addition to the books and records required to be kept under Section 3.151, a limited liability company shall keep at its principal office in the United States, or make available to a person at its principal office in the United States not later than the fifth day after the date the person submits a written request to examine the books and records of the company under Section 3.152(a) or 101.502: (1) a current list that states: (A) the percentage or other interest in the limited liability company owned by each member; and (B) if one or more classes or groups of membership interests are established in or under the certificate of formation or company agreement, the names of the members of each specified class or group; (2) a copy of the company's federal, state, and local tax information or income tax returns for each of the six preceding tax years; (3) a copy of the company's certificate of formation, including any amendments to or restatements of the certificate of formation; (4) if the company agreement is in writing, a copy of the company agreement, including any amendments to or restatements of the company agreement; (5) an executed copy of any powers of attorney; (6) a copy of any document that establishes a class or group of members of the company as provided by the company agreement; and (7) except as provided by Subsection (b), a written statement of: (A) the amount of a cash contribution and a description and statement of the agreed value of any other contribution made or agreed to be made by each member; (B) the dates any additional contributions are to be made by a member; (C) any event the occurrence of which requires a member to make additional contributions; (D) any event the occurrence of which requires the winding up of the company; and (E) the date each member became a member of the company. (b) A limited liability company is not required to keep or make available at its principal office in the United States a written statement of the information required by Subsection (a)(7) if that information is stated in a written company agreement. (c) A limited liability company shall keep at its registered office located in this state and make available to a member of the company on reasonable request the street address of the company's principal office in the United States in which the records required by this section and Section 3.151 are maintained or made available. (d) All books and records required to be maintained by a limited liability company under this section may be maintained in any form and manner permitted under Section 3.151(b). Sec. 101.502. RIGHT TO EXAMINE RECORDS AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION. (a) A member of a limited liability company or an assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company, or a representative of the member or assignee, on written request and for a proper purpose, may examine and copy at any reasonable time and at the member's or assignee's expense: (1) records required under Sections 3.151 and 101.501; and (2) other information regarding the business, affairs, and financial condition of the company that is reasonable for the person to examine and copy. (b) A limited liability company shall provide to a member of the company or an assignee of a membership interest in the company, on written request by the member or assignee sent to the company's principal office in the United States or, if different, the person and address designated in the company agreement, a free copy of: (1) the company's certificate of formation, including any amendments to or restatements of the certificate of formation; (2) if in writing, the company agreement, including any amendments to or restatements of the company agreement; and (3) any tax returns described by Section 101.501(a)(2). Sec. 101.503. PENALTY FOR REFUSAL TO PERMIT EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN RECORDS. (a) A limited liability company that refuses to allow a member or an assignee of a membership interest to examine and copy, on written request that complies with Section 101.502(a), records or other information described by that section is liable to the member or assignee for any cost or expense, including attorney's fees, incurred in enforcing the member's or assignee's rights under Section 101.502. The liability imposed on a limited liability company under this subsection is in addition to any other damages or remedy afforded to the member or assignee by law. (b) It is a defense to an action brought under this section that the person suing: (1) has improperly used information obtained through a prior examination of the records or other information of the limited liability company or any other limited liability company, under Section 101.502; or (2) was not acting in good faith or for a proper purpose in making the person's request for examination. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 74 (S.B. 1517), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 658 (S.B. 1859), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2019. SUBCHAPTER L. SUPPLEMENTAL WINDING UP AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS Sec. 101.551. PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO WIND UP COMPANY. After an event requiring the winding up of a limited liability company unless a revocation as provided by Section 11.151 or a cancellation as provided by Section 11.152 occurs, the winding up of the company must be carried out by: (1) the company's governing authority or one or more persons, including a governing person, designated by the governing authority, the members, or the governing documents; (2) if the event requiring the winding up of the company is the termination of the continued membership of the last remaining member of the company, the legal representative or successor of the last remaining member or one or more persons designated by the legal representative or successor; or (3) a person appointed by the court to carry out the winding up of the company under Section 11.054, 11.405, 11.409, or 11.410. Sec. 101.552. APPROVAL OF VOLUNTARY WINDING UP, REVOCATION, CANCELLATION, OR REINSTATEMENT. (a) A majority vote of all of the members of a limited liability company or, if the limited liability company has no members, a majority vote of all of the managers of the company is required to approve: (1) a voluntary winding up of the company under Chapter 11; (2) a revocation of a voluntary decision to wind up the company under Section 11.151; or (3) a reinstatement of a terminated company under Section 11.202. (b) The consent of all of the members of the limited liability company is required to approve a cancellation under Section 11.152 of an event requiring winding up specified in Section 11.051(1) or (3). (c) An event requiring winding up specified in Section 11.056 may be canceled in accordance with Section 11.152(a) if the legal representative or successor of the last remaining member of the domestic limited liability company agrees to: (1) cancel the event requiring winding up and continue the company; and (2) become a member of the company effective as of the date of termination of the membership of the last remaining member of the company, or designate another person who agrees to become a member of the company effective as of the date of the termination. SUBCHAPTER M. SERIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Sec. 101.601. SERIES OF MEMBERS, MANAGERS, MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS, OR ASSETS. (a) A company agreement may establish or provide for the establishment of one or more designated series of members, managers, membership interests, or assets that: (1) has separate rights, powers, or duties with respect to specified property or obligations of the limited liability company or profits and losses associated with specified property or obligations; or (2) has a separate business purpose or investment objective. (b) A series established in accordance with Subsection (a) or a protected series or registered series established in accordance with Section 101.602 may carry on any business, purpose, or activity, whether or not for profit, that is not prohibited by Section 2.003. (c) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the freedom to contract to a series that is not a protected series or a registered series. Except as otherwise provided by Sections 101.627 through 101.636, a series may not merge or convert. (d) The provisions of the company agreement that govern a protected series or registered series may be amended by the approval of: (1) each member associated with the protected series or registered series; (2) the members of each other protected series and registered series if the amendment adversely affects those members; and (3) the members of the limited liability company that are not associated with any protected series or registered series if the amendment adversely affects those members. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 43 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2022. Sec. 101.602. ENFORCEABILITY OF OBLIGATIONS AND EXPENSES OF PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES AGAINST ASSETS. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any other law, but subject to Subsection (b) and any other provision of this subchapter: (1) the debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses incurred, contracted for, or otherwise existing with respect to a particular protected series or registered series shall be enforceable against the assets of that series only, and shall not be enforceable against the assets of the limited liability company generally or any other series; and (2) none of the debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses incurred, contracted for, or otherwise existing with respect to the limited liability company generally or any other series shall be enforceable against the assets of a particular protected series or registered series. (b) Subsection (a) applies only: (1) to the extent the records maintained for that particular protected series or registered series account for the assets associated with that series separately from the other assets of the company or any other series; (2) if the company agreement contains a statement to the effect of the limitations provided in Subsection (a), subject to any exceptions permitted under Subsection (d); and (3) if the company's certificate of formation contains a notice of the limitations provided in Subsection (a), subject to any exceptions permitted under Subsection (d). (c) A certificate of registered series must be filed with the secretary of state to form a registered series. (d) Subsection (a) or any provision contained in a company agreement, certificate of formation, or certificate of registered series pursuant to Subsections (a) and (b) does not restrict: (1) a particular protected series or registered series or a limited liability company on behalf of a particular protected series or registered series from expressly agreeing in the company agreement, the certificate of formation, any certificate of registered series, or in another written agreement that does not violate that agreement or those certificates that any of the debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses incurred, contracted for, or otherwise existing with respect to the company generally or any other series of the company shall be enforceable against the assets of that particular protected series or registered series if there are one or more liabilities that are recourse to the company generally or any other series and that cannot be enforced against those assets pursuant to the company agreement, the certificate of formation, any certificate of registered series, or in another written agreement that does not violate that agreement or those certificates; or (2) a limited liability company from expressly agreeing in the company agreement or other written agreement that any or all of the debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses incurred, contracted for, or otherwise existing with respect to a particular protected series or registered series shall be enforceable against the assets of the company generally. (e) A company agreement does not need to use the term "protected" or "registered" or refer to this section when referencing a series. A series established by a company agreement without designating whether the series is a protected series or registered series and without filing the certificate of registered series required by Subsection (c) is a protected series if it meets the requirements of Subsections (a) and (b), subject to any exceptions permitted by Subsection (d). (f) A series established in accordance with this section, but without filing the certificate of registered series under Subsection (c), is a protected series. (g) A series established in accordance with this section, including by filing the certificate of registered series under Subsection (c), is a registered series. Sec. 101.603. ASSETS OF PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES. (a) Assets associated with a protected series or registered series may be held directly or indirectly, including being held in the name of the protected series or registered series, in the name of the limited liability company, through a nominee, or otherwise. (b) To the extent the records of a protected series or registered series are maintained in a manner so that the assets of the protected series or registered series can be reasonably identified by specific listing, category, type, quantity, or computational or allocational formula or procedure, including a percentage or share of any assets, or by any other method in which the identity of the assets can be objectively determined, the records are considered to satisfy the requirements of Section 101.602(b)(1). (c) In this subchapter, a reference to: (1) "assets of a protected series" or "assets of a registered series" includes assets associated with that series; (2) "assets associated with a protected series" or "assets associated with a registered series" includes assets of that series; (3) "members or managers of a protected series" or "members or managers of a registered series" includes members or managers associated with that series; and (4) "members or managers associated with a protected series" or "members or managers associated with a registered series" includes members or managers of that series. Sec. 101.604. NOTICE OF LIMITATION ON LIABILITIES OF PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES. (a) Notice of the limitation on liabilities of a protected series or registered series required by Section 101.602 that is contained in a certificate of formation filed with the secretary of state satisfies the requirements of Section 101.602(b)(3), regardless of whether: (1) the limited liability company has established any protected series or registered series under this subchapter when the notice is contained in the certificate of formation; (2) the notice makes a reference to a specific protected series or registered series of the limited liability company; and (3) the notice: (A) uses the term "protected" or "registered" when referencing the series; or (B) includes a reference to Section 101.602. (b) The fact that the certificate of formation filed with the secretary of state contains the notice of the limitation on liabilities of a protected series or registered series required by Section 101.602 is notice of that limitation on liabilities of a protected series or registered series. Sec. 101.605. GENERAL POWERS OF PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES. A protected series or registered series established under this subchapter has the power and capacity, in the name of the protected series or registered series, to: (1) sue and be sued; (2) contract; (3) acquire, sell, and hold title to assets of the protected series or registered series, including real property, personal property, and intangible property; (4) grant liens and security interests in assets of the protected series or registered series; (5) be a promoter, organizer, partner, owner, member, associate, or manager of an organization; and (6) exercise any power or privilege as necessary or appropriate to the conduct, promotion, or attainment of the business, purposes, or activities of the protected series or registered series. Sec. 101.606. LIABILITY OF MEMBER OR MANAGER FOR OBLIGATIONS; DUTIES. (a) Except as and to the extent the company agreement specifically provides otherwise, a member or manager associated with a protected series or registered series or a member or manager of the company is not liable for a debt, obligation, or liability of a protected series or registered series, including a debt, obligation, or liability under a judgment, decree, or court order. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a member or manager associated with a protected series or registered series or a member or manager of the company may agree to be obligated personally for any or all of the debts, obligations, and liabilities of one or more protected series or registered series under the company agreement or another agreement. (c) The company agreement may expand or restrict any duties, including fiduciary duties, and related liabilities that a member, manager, officer, or other person associated with a protected series or registered series has to: (1) the protected series or registered series or the company; (2) a member or manager associated with the protected series or registered series; or (3) a member or manager of the company. Sec. 101.607. CLASS OR GROUP OF MEMBERS OR MANAGERS. (a) The company agreement may: (1) establish classes or groups of one or more members or managers associated with a protected series or registered series each of which has certain express relative rights, powers, and duties, including voting rights; and (2) provide for the manner of establishing additional classes or groups of one or more members or managers associated with the protected series or registered series each of which has certain express rights, powers, and duties, including providing for voting rights and rights, powers, and duties senior to existing classes and groups of members or managers associated with the protected series or registered series. (b) The company agreement may provide for the taking of an action without the vote or approval of any member or manager or class or group of members or managers, including the amendment of the company agreement or an action to create under the provisions of the company agreement a class or group of the protected series or registered series of membership interests that was not previously outstanding. (c) The company agreement may provide that: (1) all or certain identified members or managers or a specified class or group of the members or managers associated with a protected series or registered series have the right to vote on any matter separately or with all or any class or group of the members or managers associated with the protected series or registered series; (2) any member or class or group of members associated with a protected series or registered series has no voting rights; and (3) voting by members or managers associated with a protected series or registered series is on a per capita, number, financial interest, class, group, or any other basis. Sec. 101.608. GOVERNING AUTHORITY. (a) Notwithstanding any conflicting provision of the certificate of formation of a limited liability company or the certificate of registered series, the governing authority of a protected series or registered series consists of the managers or members associated with the protected series or registered series as provided in the company agreement. (b) If the company agreement does not provide for the governing authority of the protected series or registered series, the governing authority of the protected series or registered series consists of: (1) the managers associated with the protected series or registered series, if the company's certificate of formation states that the company has one or more managers; or (2) the members associated with the protected series or registered series, if the company's certificate of formation does not provide that the company has managers. Sec. 101.609. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER OR TITLE 1; SYNONYMOUS TERMS. (a) To the extent not inconsistent with this subchapter, this chapter applies to a protected series or registered series and its associated members and managers. (b) For purposes of the application of any other provision of this chapter to a provision of this subchapter, and as the context requires: (1) a reference to "limited liability company" or "company" means the "protected series" or "registered series"; (2) a reference to "member" means "member associated with the protected series" or "member associated with the registered series"; and (3) a reference to "manager" means "manager associated with the protected series" or "manager associated with the registered series." (c) To the extent not inconsistent with this subchapter, a protected series or registered series and the governing persons and officers associated with the protected series or registered series have the powers and rights provided by Subchapters C and D, Chapter 3, and Subchapter F, Chapter 10. For purposes of those provisions, and as the context requires: (1) a reference to "entity," "domestic entity," or "filing entity" includes the "protected series" or "registered series"; (2) a reference to "governing person" includes "governing person associated with the protected series" or "governing person associated with the registered series"; (3) a reference to "governing authority" includes "governing authority associated with the protected series" or "governing authority associated with the registered series"; and (4) a reference to "officer" includes "officer associated with the protected series" or "officer associated with the registered series." Sec. 101.610. EFFECT OF CERTAIN EVENT ON MANAGER OR MEMBER. (a) An event that under this chapter or the company agreement causes a manager to cease to be a manager with respect to a protected series or registered series does not, in and of itself, cause the manager to cease to be a manager of the limited liability company or with respect to any other protected series or registered series of the company. (b) An event that under this chapter or the company agreement causes a member to cease to be associated with a protected series or registered series does not, in and of itself, cause the member to cease to be associated with any other protected series or registered series or terminate the continued membership of a member in the limited liability company or require the winding up of the protected series or registered series, regardless of whether the member was the last remaining member associated with the protected series or registered series. Sec. 101.611. MEMBER STATUS WITH RESPECT TO DISTRIBUTION. (a) Subject to Sections 101.613, 101.617, 101.618, 101.619, and 101.620, when a member associated with a protected series or registered series established under this subchapter is entitled to receive a distribution with respect to the protected series or registered series, the member, with respect to the distribution, has the same status as a creditor of the protected series or registered series and is entitled to any remedy available to a creditor of the protected series or registered series. (b) Section 101.206 does not apply to a distribution with respect to the protected series or registered series. Sec. 101.612. RECORD DATE FOR ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. A company agreement may establish or provide for the establishment of a record date for allocations and distributions with respect to a protected series or registered series. Sec. 101.613. DISTRIBUTIONS. (a) A limited liability company may make a distribution with respect to a protected series or registered series. (b) A limited liability company may not make a distribution with respect to a protected series or registered series to a member if, immediately after making the distribution, the total amount of the liabilities of the protected series or registered series, other than liabilities described by Subsection (c), exceeds the fair value of the assets associated with the protected series or registered series. (c) For purposes of Subsection (b), the liabilities of a protected series or registered series do not include: (1) a liability to a member related to the member's membership interest associated with the protected series or registered series; or (2) except as provided by Subsection (e), a liability of the protected series or registered series for which the recourse of creditors is limited to specified property of the protected series or registered series. (d) For purposes of Subsection (b), the assets associated with a protected series or registered series include the fair value of property of the protected series or registered series subject to a liability for which recourse of creditors is limited to specified property of the protected series or registered series only if the fair value of that property exceeds the liability. (e) A member who receives a distribution from a protected series or registered series in violation of this section is not required to return the distribution to the protected series or registered series unless the member had knowledge of the violation. (f) This section may not be construed to affect the obligation of a member to return a distribution to the protected series or registered series under the company agreement, another agreement, or other state or federal law. (g) Section 101.206 does not apply to a distribution with respect to a protected series or registered series. (h) For purposes of this section, "distribution" does not include an amount constituting reasonable compensation for present or past services or a reasonable payment made in the ordinary course of business under a bona fide retirement plan or other benefits program. (i) For purposes of this subchapter, the determination of the amount of the liabilities or the value of the assets of a protected series or registered series may be based on: (1) financial statements of the protected series or registered series, which may include the financial statements of subsidiary entities of the protected series or registered series accounted for on a consolidated basis or on the equity method of accounting that: (A) present the financial condition of the protected series or registered series, and any subsidiary entity included in those financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards; or (B) have been prepared using the method of accounting used to file a federal income tax return for the protected series or registered series or using any other accounting practices or principles that are reasonable under the circumstances; (3) projections, forecasts, or other forward-looking information relating to the future economic performance, financial condition, or liquidity of the protected series or registered series that is reasonable under the circumstances; (j) Subsection (i) does not apply to the computation of any tax imposed on a protected series or registered series under the laws of this state. (k) An action alleging a distribution is made in violation of this section must be commenced not later than the second anniversary of the date of the distribution. Sec. 101.614. AUTHORITY TO WIND UP AND TERMINATE PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES. Except to the extent otherwise provided in the company agreement and subject to Sections 101.617, 101.618, 101.619, and 101.620, a protected series or registered series and its business and affairs may be wound up and terminated without causing the winding up of the limited liability company. Sec. 101.615. TERMINATION OF PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Sections 101.617, 101.618, 101.619, and 101.620, the protected series terminates on the completion of the winding up of the business and affairs of the protected series in accordance with Sections 101.617, 101.618, 101.619, and 101.620. (b) Except as otherwise provided by Sections 101.617, 101.618, 101.619, and 101.620, the registered series terminates on: (1) the completion of the winding up of the business and affairs of the registered series in accordance with Sections 101.617, 101.618, 101.619, and 101.620; and (2) the effectiveness of the filing with the secretary of state of a certificate of termination for the registered series. (c) The limited liability company shall provide notice of the termination of a protected series or registered series in the manner provided in the company agreement for notice of termination, if any. (d) The termination of the protected series or registered series does not affect the limitation on liabilities of the protected series or registered series provided by Section 101.602. Sec. 101.616. EVENT REQUIRING WINDING UP. Subject to Sections 101.617, 101.618, 101.619, and 101.620, the business and affairs of a protected series or registered series are required to be wound up: (1) if the winding up of the limited liability company is required under Section 101.552(a) or Chapter 11; or (2) on the earlier of: (A) the time specified for winding up the protected series or registered series in the company agreement; (B) the occurrence of an event specified with respect to the protected series or registered series in the company agreement; (C) the occurrence of a majority vote of all of the members associated with the protected series or registered series approving the winding up of the protected series or registered series or, if there is more than one class or group of members associated with the protected series or registered series, a majority vote of the members of each class or group of members associated with the protected series or registered series approving the winding up of the protected series or registered series; (D) if the protected series or registered series has no members, the occurrence of a majority vote of all of the managers associated with the protected series or registered series approving the winding up of the protected series or registered series or, if there is more than one class or group of managers associated with the protected series or registered series, a majority vote of the managers of each class or group of managers associated with the protected series or registered series approving the winding up of the protected series or registered series; or (E) a determination by a court in accordance with Section 101.621. Sec. 101.617. PROCEDURES FOR WINDING UP AND TERMINATION OF PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES. (a) The following provisions apply to a protected series or registered series and the associated members and managers of the protected series or registered series: (1) Subchapters A, G, H, and I, Chapter 11; and (2) Subchapter B, Chapter 11, other than Sections 11.051, 11.056, 11.057, 11.058, and 11.059. (b) The following provisions apply to a registered series and the associated members and managers of the registered series: (1) Subchapters E and F, Chapter 11; and (2) Section 11.102. (c) For purposes of the application of Chapter 11 to a protected series or registered series and as the context requires: (1) a reference to "domestic entity," "filing entity," "domestic filing entity," or "entity" means the "protected series" or "registered series"; (2) a reference to an "owner" means a "member associated with the protected series" or "member associated with the registered series"; (3) a reference to the "governing authority" or a "governing person" means: (A) the "governing authority associated with the protected series" or a "governing person associated with the protected series"; or (B) the "governing authority associated with the registered series" or a "governing person associated with the registered series"; and (4) a reference to "business," "property," "obligations," or "liabilities" means: (A) the "business associated with the protected series," "property associated with the protected series," "obligations associated with the protected series," or "liabilities associated with the protected series"; or (B) the "business associated with the registered series," "property associated with the registered series," "obligations associated with the registered series," or "liabilities associated with the registered series." (d) After the occurrence of an event requiring winding up of a protected series or registered series under Section 101.616, unless a revocation as provided by Section 101.618 or a cancellation as provided by Section 101.619 occurs, the winding up of the protected series or registered series must be carried out by: (1) the governing authority of the protected series or registered series or one or more persons, including a governing person, designated by: (A) the governing authority of the protected series or registered series; (B) the members associated with the protected series or registered series; or (C) the company agreement; or (2) a person appointed by the court to carry out the winding up of the protected series or registered series under Section 11.054, 11.405, 11.409, or 11.410. (e) An action taken in accordance with this section does not affect the limitation on liability of members and managers provided by Section 101.606. Sec. 101.618. REVOCATION OF VOLUNTARY WINDING UP. Before the termination of the protected series or registered series takes effect, a voluntary decision to wind up the protected series or registered series under Section 101.616(2)(C) or (D) may be revoked by: (1) a majority vote of all of the members associated with the protected series or registered series approving the revocation or, if there is more than one class or group of members associated with the protected series or registered series, a majority vote of the members of each class or group of members associated with the protected series or registered series approving the revocation; or (2) if the protected series or registered series has no members, a majority vote of all the managers associated with the protected series or registered series approving the revocation or, if there is more than one class or group of managers associated with the protected series or registered series, a majority vote of the managers of each class or group of managers associated with the protected series or registered series approving the revocation. Sec. 101.619. CANCELLATION OF EVENT REQUIRING WINDING UP. (a) Unless the cancellation is prohibited by the company agreement, an event requiring winding up of the protected series or registered series under Section 101.616(2)(A) or (B) may be canceled by the consent of all of the members of the protected series or registered series before the termination of the protected series or registered series takes effect. (b) In connection with the cancellation, the members must amend the company agreement to: (1) eliminate or extend the time specified for the protected series or registered series if the event requiring winding up of the protected series or registered series occurred under Section 101.616(2)(A); or (2) eliminate or revise the event specified with respect to the protected series or registered series if the event requiring winding up of the protected series or registered series occurred under Section 101.616(2)(B). Sec. 101.620. CONTINUATION OF BUSINESS. The protected series or registered series may continue its business following the revocation under Section 101.618 or the cancellation under Section 101.619. Sec. 101.621. WINDING UP BY COURT ORDER. A district court in the county in which the registered office or principal place of business in this state of a domestic limited liability company is located, on application by or for a member associated with a protected series or registered series of the company, has jurisdiction to order the winding up and termination of the protected series or registered series if the court determines that: (1) it is not reasonably practicable to carry on the business of the protected series or registered series in conformity with the company agreement; (2) the economic purpose of the protected series or registered series is likely to be unreasonably frustrated; or (3) another member associated with the protected series or registered series has engaged in conduct relating to the protected series' or registered series' business that makes it not reasonably practicable to carry on the business with that member. Sec. 101.622. PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES NOT A SEPARATE DOMESTIC ENTITY OR ORGANIZATION. For purposes of this chapter and Title 1, a protected series or registered series has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this subchapter to the protected series or registered series but is not a separate domestic entity or organization. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 847), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013. Sec. 101.623. FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTERED SERIES. (a) To establish a registered series of a limited liability company in accordance with Section 101.602, a certificate of registered series for the registered series must be filed in accordance with this section. (b) A certificate of registered series must state: (1) the name of the limited liability company; (2) the name of the registered series being formed, which must conform with the requirements of Section 5.056(c); and (3) if the registered series is formed under a plan of conversion or merger, a statement to that effect. (c) A certificate of registered series may include any other provisions not inconsistent with law relating to the organization, ownership, governance, business, or affairs of the registered series. (d) A certificate of registered series shall be executed by the limited liability company in accordance with Section 101.0515 and filed with the secretary of state in accordance with and take effect as a filing instrument as specified by Chapter 4. (e) A certificate of registered series is not an amendment to the certificate of formation of the limited liability company. (f) If a new registered series is established under a plan of conversion or plan of merger, the certificate of registered series of the registered series must be filed simultaneously with the certificate of conversion or certificate of merger under Section 101.627(b) or 101.634(e). The certificate of registered series is not required to be filed separately under Subsection (a). The formation and existence of a registered series that results from a conversion or merger takes effect and commences on the effectiveness of the conversion or merger. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 43 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2022. Sec. 101.624. AMENDING CERTIFICATE OF REGISTERED SERIES. (a) A certificate of registered series is amended by filing a certificate of amendment in accordance with this section. (b) If the company agreement of the limited liability company specifies the manner of adopting an amendment to the certificate of registered series, the amendment must be adopted as specified by the company agreement. If the company agreement does not specify the manner of adopting an amendment to the certificate of registered series but specifies the manner of adopting an amendment to the provisions of the company agreement governing the registered series, the amendment must be adopted as specified in the company agreement for the adoption of an amendment to the provisions of the company agreement governing the registered series. If the company agreement does not specify the manner of adopting an amendment to the certificate of registered series or to the provisions of the company agreement governing the registered series, the amendment must be approved: (1) by all of the members of the registered series; (2) if the registered series does not yet have any members but has managers, by all of the managers of the registered series; or (3) if the registered series does not have members or managers, in the manner specified by the company agreement for authorization of the establishment of a new registered series of the limited liability company. (c) The certificate of amendment must state: (2) the name of the registered series; (3) for each provision of the certificate of registered series that is added, altered, or deleted, an identification by reference or description of the added, altered, or deleted provision and, if the provision is added or altered, a statement of the text of the altered or added provision; and (4) that the amendment has been approved in the manner required by this subchapter and by the governing documents of the registered series. (d) A manager associated with a registered series or, if there is no manager, any member associated with the registered series who becomes aware that any statement in a certificate of registered series filed with respect to the registered series was false when made, or that any provision in the certificate of registered series has changed making the certificate of registered series false in any material respect, shall promptly amend the certificate of registered series. (e) The certificate of amendment must be executed by the registered series in accordance with Section 101.0515 and shall be filed with the secretary of state in accordance with and take effect as a filing instrument as specified by Chapter 4. Sec. 101.625. CERTIFICATE OF TERMINATION FOR REGISTERED SERIES. (a) On completion of the winding up of a registered series, a certificate of termination shall be filed in accordance with this section. (b) The certificate of termination must contain: (3) the registered series' filing number assigned by the secretary of state; (4) the nature of the event requiring winding up the registered series; (5) a statement that the registered series has complied with the provisions of this code governing the series' winding up; and (6) any other information the person filing the certificate of termination determines. (c) The certificate of termination must be executed by the registered series in accordance with Section 101.0515 and shall be filed with the secretary of state in accordance with and take effect as a filing instrument as specified by Chapter 4. (d) The secretary of state may not issue a certificate of fact confirming the existence of a registered series if the limited liability company has ceased to be in existence. Sec. 101.626. NAME OF REGISTERED SERIES. The name of each registered series included in a series' certificate of registered series must: (1) comply with the requirements of Chapter 5; and (2) contain the name of the limited liability company and the phrase or abbreviation required by Section 5.0561. Sec. 101.627. CONVERSION OF A REGISTERED SERIES TO A PROTECTED SERIES. (a) Upon compliance with Section 101.628, a registered series of a domestic limited liability company may convert to a protected series of the domestic limited liability company by filing a certificate of conversion that complies with Section 101.631 with the secretary of state in accordance with, and taking effect as a filing instrument as specified, by Chapter 4. (b) Upon compliance with Section 101.628, a protected series of a domestic limited liability company may convert to a registered series of the domestic limited liability company by filing simultaneously with the secretary of state in accordance with, and taking effect as a filing instrument as specified by, Chapter 4: (1) a certificate of conversion that complies with Section 101.631; and (2) a certificate of registered series as provided by Section 101.623. (c) An existing registered series may not become a protected series except as provided by Subsection (a) and Sections 101.628 through 101.632. (d) For purposes of this section and Sections 101.628 through 101.632: (1) "Conversion" means the continuation of: (A) a registered series as a protected series; or (B) a protected series as a registered series. (2) "Converted series" means a registered series or protected series resulting from a conversion of, respectively, a protected series or registered series, of a domestic limited liability company. (3) "Converting series" means a registered series or protected series before a conversion of that series. (4) "Plan of conversion" means a document that conforms with the requirements of Section 101.628. Sec. 101.628. AUTHORIZATION OF CONVERSION. (a) A converting series of a domestic limited liability company may convert to a converted series of the company by adopting a plan of conversion of the converting series to a converted series of the company. (b) If the company agreement of the limited liability company specifies the manner of adopting a plan of conversion of a converting series to a converted series of that company, the plan of conversion must be adopted as specified by the company agreement. If the company agreement does not specify the manner of adopting a plan of conversion of a converting series of the company to a converted series of that company and does not prohibit a conversion of a converting series to a converted series, the plan of conversion must be authorized by members of the converting series who own more than 50 percent of the then-current percentage or other interest in the profits of the converting series owned by all of the members of the converting series. If the plan of conversion provides for any amendment to the company agreement, the plan of conversion must also be approved in the manner required by this subchapter for the approval of that amendment. (c) A converting series may not convert if a member associated with the converting series, as a result of the conversion, would become subject to liability under the company agreement as a member, without that member's consent, for a liability or other obligation of the converted series for which the member is not liable under the company agreement as a member of the converting series before the conversion. (d) At the time a conversion takes effect, each member of the converting series has, unless otherwise agreed to by that member, a membership interest in and is the member of the converted series. (e) A plan of conversion must be in writing and must include: (1) the name of the converting series; (2) the name of the converted series; (3) a statement that the converting protected series or registered series, as applicable, is continuing its existence in the form of the converted protected series or registered series, as applicable; (4) the manner and basis, including use of a formula, of converting the membership interests of the converting series into membership interests of the converted series; (5) any amendment to the company agreement that may be necessary to reflect the conversion of the converting series and the establishment of the converted series; and (6) the certificate of registered series required to be filed under this subchapter if the converted series is a registered series. (f) An amendment or certificate of registered series described by Subsection (e)(5) or (6) may be included in the plan of conversion by an attachment or exhibit to the plan. (g) Any of the terms of the plan of conversion may be made dependent on a fact ascertainable outside of the plan if the manner in which those facts will operate on the terms of the conversion is clearly and expressly stated in the plan. In this subsection, "facts" includes the occurrence of any event, including a determination or action by any person. Sec. 101.629. CONVERSION NOT WINDING UP EVENT. Unless otherwise agreed, the conversion of a converting series under Sections 101.627 through 101.631 does not: (1) require the limited liability company or the converting series to wind up the series' affairs under Section 11.051, 11.056, 101.552 or 101.616 or to pay the series' liabilities and distribute its assets under Sections 11.053 and 101.617; or (2) constitute an event requiring winding up of the company or the converting series. Sec. 101.630. EFFECT OF CONVERSION. When a conversion takes effect: (1) the converting series continues to exist without interruption in the form of the converted series rather than in the form of the converting series; (2) all rights, title, and interests to all property owned by the converting series continues to be owned, subject to any existing liens or other encumbrances on the property, by the converted series in the new form without: (A) reversion or impairment; (B) further act or deed; or (C) any transfer or assignment having occurred; (3) all liabilities and obligations of the converting series continue to be liabilities and obligations of the converted series in the new form without impairment or diminution because of the conversion; (4) the rights of creditors or other parties with respect to or against the previous members associated with the converting series in their capacities as members in existence when the conversion takes effect continue to exist as to those liabilities and obligations and may be enforced by the creditors and obligees as if a conversion had not occurred; (5) a proceeding pending by or against the converting series or by or against any of the converting series' members in their capacities as members may be continued by or against the converted series in the new form and by or against the previous members without a need for substituting a party; (6) the membership interests of the converting series that are to be converted into membership interests of the converted series as provided by the plan of conversion are converted as provided by the plan, and the former members of the converting series are entitled only to the rights provided by the plan of conversion; (7) the amendment to the company agreement under the plan of conversion becomes effective; and (8) if, after the conversion takes effect, a member of the converted series as a member is liable for the liabilities or obligations of the converted series, the member is liable for the liabilities and obligations of the converting series that existed before the conversion took effect only to the extent that the member: (A) agrees in writing to be liable for the liabilities or obligations; (B) was liable, before the conversion took effect, for the liabilities or obligations; or (C) by becoming a member of the converted series, becomes liable under other applicable law for the existing liabilities and obligations of the converted series. Sec. 101.631. FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION. (a) After adoption of a plan of conversion as provided by Section 101.628, a certificate of conversion must be signed by the converting series and must include a statement certifying the following: (1) the name of the limited liability company and, if it has been changed, the name under which the company's certificate of formation was originally filed; (2) the filing number of the limited liability company assigned by the secretary of state; (3) the name of the converting series and, if it is a registered series and its name has been changed, the name under which its certificate of registered series was originally filed; (4) if the converting series is a registered series, the filing number of the registered series assigned by the secretary of state; (5) that a plan of conversion is on file at the principal place of business of the converting series, and the address of the principal place of business; (6) that a plan of conversion will be on file after the conversion at the principal place of business of the converted series, and the address of the principal place of business; (7) that a copy of the plan of conversion will be on written request furnished without cost by the converting series before the conversion or by the converted series after the conversion to any owner or member of the converting series or the converted series; and (8) that the plan of conversion has been adopted as required by the company agreement of the limited liability company and Section 101.628. (b) The certificate of conversion must be filed with the secretary of state in accordance with Section 101.627. Sec. 101.632. PROHIBITION ON CONVERSION PERMITTED. A company agreement may prohibit the conversion of a registered series or protected series of the company under Sections 101.627 through 101.631. Sec. 101.633. MERGER AMONG MERGING SERIES OF SAME LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. (a) For purposes of the section and Sections 101.634 through 101.636: (1) "Merger" means: (A) the division of a merging series into two or more new protected series and registered series; or (B) the combination of one or more merging series with one or more merging series resulting in: (i) one or more surviving merging series; (ii) the creation of one or more new protected series or registered series; or (iii) one or more surviving merging series and the creation of one or more new protected series or registered series. (2) "Merging series" means each and all protected series and registered series that are parties to a merger. (3) "Party to a merger" means a protected series or registered series that under a plan of merger is divided or combined by a merger. (4) "Plan of merger" means a document that conforms to the requirements of this section. (b) One or more merging series of the same limited liability company may affect a merger as provided by a plan of merger that is approved in accordance with this section and that complies with Sections 101.634 through 101.636. The plan of merger shall provide for one or more surviving or new protected series or registered series. (c) Unless otherwise provided by the company agreement, the plan of merger shall be approved by each protected series or registered series that is a party to the merger. If the company agreement specifies the manner of adopting a plan of merger for the merging series, the amendment must be adopted as specified in the company agreement. If the company agreement does not specify the manner of adopting a plan of merger for the merging series but specifies the manner of adopting an amendment to the provisions of the company agreement governing the merging series, the plan of merger must be adopted as specified in the company agreement for the adoption of an amendment to the provisions of the company agreement governing the merging series. If the company agreement does not specify the manner of adopting a plan of merger for the merging series or an amendment to the provisions of the company agreement governing the merging series, the amendment must be approved by members of that merging series who own more than 50 percent of the then-current percentage or other interest in the profits of that merging series owned by all of the members of that merging series. If the plan of merger provides for any amendment to the company agreement, the plan of merger must also be approved in the manner required by this subchapter for the approval of that amendment. (d) A plan of merger must be in writing and must include: (1) the name of each merging series that is a party to the merger; (2) the name of each merging series that will survive the merger; (3) the name of each new protected series or registered series that is to be created by the plan of merger; (4) the manner and basis, including use of a formula, of converting or exchanging any of the membership interests of each merging series that is a party to the merger into: (A) membership interests, obligations, rights to purchase securities, or other securities of one or more of the surviving merging series or new protected series or registered series; (B) cash; (C) other property, including membership interests, obligations, rights to purchase securities, or other securities of any other person or entity; or (D) any combination of the items described by Paragraphs (A)-(C); (5) the identification of any of the membership interests of a merging series that is a party to the merger that are: (A) to be canceled rather than converted or exchanged; or (B) to remain outstanding rather than converted or exchanged if the protected series or registered series survives the merger; (6) any amendment to the company agreement that may be necessary to reflect the merger of the merging series and the establishment of any new protected series or registered series that is to be created by the merger; (7) any amendment to the certificate of registered series of any registered series that is a surviving registered series, including a change in the name of the surviving registered series, that will be effected by the merger; and (8) the certificate of registered series of each new registered series to be created by the plan of merger. (e) An item required by Subsections (d)(6) and (8) may be included in the plan of merger by an attachment or exhibit to the plan. (f) If the plan of merger provides for a manner and basis of converting or exchanging a membership interest that may be converted or exchanged in a manner or basis different than any other membership interest of the same class of the membership interest, the manner and basis of conversion or exchange must be included in the plan of merger in the same manner as provided by Subsection (d)(4). A plan of merger may provide for cancellation of a membership interest while providing for the conversion or exchange of other membership interests of the same class as the membership interest to be canceled. (g) Any of the terms of the plan of merger may be made dependent on facts ascertainable outside of the plan if the manner in which those facts will operate on the terms of the merger is clearly and expressly stated in the plan. In this subsection, "facts" includes the occurrence of any event, including a determination or action by any person. (h) If more than one series is to survive or to be created by the plan of merger, the plan of merger must include: (1) the manner and basis of allocating and vesting the property of each merging series that is a party to the merger among one or more of the surviving or new series; and (2) the manner and basis of allocating each liability and obligation of each merging series that is a party to the merger, or adequate provisions for the payment and discharge of each liability and obligation, among one or more of the surviving or new series. (i) A plan of merger may include: (1) amendments to provisions of the company agreement relating to any surviving merging series or any new protected series or registered series to be created by the merger; and (2) any other provisions relating to the merger that are not required by this subchapter. (j) Notwithstanding prior approval, a plan of merger may be terminated or amended under a provision for that termination or amendment contained in the plan of merger. (k) A merging series may not merge under this section if a member of that merging series that is a party to the merger will, as a result of the merger, become subject to liability under the company agreement as a member, without that member's consent, for a liability or other obligation of any other person for which the member is not liable under the company agreement as a member of that merging series before the merger. Sec. 101.634. CERTIFICATE OF MERGER. (a) After approval of a plan of merger as provided by Section 101.633, if a registered series is a party to the merger or if a new registered series is to be created by the merger, a certificate of merger must be signed by each merging series that is a party to the merger and must include a statement certifying the following: (1) the name of each merging series that is a party to the merger and the name of the limited liability company that formed that merging series; (2) that a plan of merger has been approved and executed by or on behalf of each merging series that is to merge; (3) the name of each merging series that survives the merger and each new registered series or protected series that is created by the merger; (4) any amendment to the certificate of registered series of any registered series that is a surviving merging series, including a change in the name of the surviving registered series, to be effected by the merger or a statement that amendments are being made to the certificate of registered series of any registered series that is a surviving merging series under a certificate of amendment attached to the certificate of merger under Subsection (d); (5) the certificate of registered series for each new registered series that is to be created by the merger is being filed with the certificate of merger; (6) that the plan of merger is on file at a place of business of each surviving or new registered series or the limited liability company that formed the registered series, and the address of that place of business; (7) that a copy of the plan of merger will be on written request furnished without cost by each surviving merging series or new registered series or protected series to any member of any merging series that is a party to the merger or any registered series or protected series created by the plan of merger and, for a merger with multiple surviving or new series, to any creditor or obligee of the parties to the merger at the time of the merger if a liability or obligation is then outstanding; (8) if approval of the members of any merging series that was a party to the plan of merger is not required by this code or the company agreement, a statement to that effect; and (9) a statement that the plan of merger has been approved as required by this code and by the company agreement. (b) As provided by Subsection (a)(4), a certificate of merger filed under this section may include as an attachment a certificate of amendment containing amendments to the certificate of registered series for any registered series that is a surviving registered series of the merger. (c) A certificate of merger that contains any amendment or certificate of amendment to the certificate of registered series of a registered series that is a surviving registered series in accordance with Subsection (a)(4) and, if applicable, Subsection (b) is considered to be an amendment to the certificate of registered series of that surviving registered series. No further action is required to amend the certificate of registered series of the surviving registered series under Section 101.624 with respect to the amendment. (d) The certificate of merger must be filed with the secretary of state in accordance with, and take effect as a filing instrument as specified by Chapter 4. If a new registered series is to be created by the merger, a certificate of registered series for the new registered series that complies with Section 101.623 must be simultaneously filed with the certificate of merger in accordance with Chapter 4 as a filing instrument and must take effect simultaneously with the effectiveness of the certificate of merger. (e) Whenever this section requires the filing of a certificate of merger, that requirement is satisfied by the filing of the plan of merger containing the information required to be included in the certificate of merger as provided by this section. Sec. 101.635. EFFECTS OF MERGER OF MERGING SERIES. (a) When a merger of merging series takes effect: (1) the separate existence of each merging series that is a party to the merger, other than a surviving merging series or a new protected series or registered series, ceases; (2) all rights, title, and interests to all real estate and other property owned by each merging series that is a party to the merger is allocated to and vested, subject to any existing liens or other encumbrances on the property, in one or more of the series as provided by the plan of merger without: (B) any further act or deed; or (3) all liabilities and obligations of each merging series that is a party to the merger are allocated to one or more of the surviving or new series provided by the plan of merger; (4) each surviving or new series to which a liability or obligation is allocated under the plan of merger is the primary obligor for the liability or obligation, and, except as otherwise provided by the plan of merger or by law or contract, no other party to the merger, other than a surviving merging series liable or otherwise obligated at the time of the merger, and no other new registered series or protected series created under the plan of merger is liable for the debt or other obligation; (5) any proceeding pending by or against any merging series that is a party to the merger may be continued as if the merger did not occur, or the surviving or new series to which the liability, obligation, asset, or right associated with that proceeding is allocated to and vested in under the plan of merger may be substituted in the proceeding; (6) any amendment to the company agreement provided by the plan of merger becomes effective; (7) any amendment to the certificate of registered series of a surviving registered series that is contained in the certificate of merger, and any certificate of amendment attached to the certificate of merger that contains amendments to the certificate of registered series of a surviving registered series, becomes effective; (8) each new registered series whose certificate of registered series is included in the plan of merger and filed with the certificate of merger, on meeting any additional requirements, if any, of this subchapter for the series' formation, is formed as a registered series under this subchapter as provided by the plan of merger; and (9) the membership interests of each merging series that is a party to the merger and that are to be converted or exchanged, wholly or partly, into membership interests, obligations, rights to purchase securities, or other securities of one or more of the surviving or new series, into cash or other property, including membership interests, obligations, rights to purchase securities, or other securities of any organization, or into any combination of these, or that are to be canceled or remain outstanding, are converted, exchanged, canceled, or remain outstanding as provided in the plan of merger, and the former members who held membership interests of each merging series that is a party to the merger are entitled only to the rights provided by the plan of merger. (b) If the plan of merger does not provide for the allocation and vesting of the right, title, and interest in any particular real estate or other property or for the allocation of any liability or obligation of any party to the merger, the unallocated property is owned in undivided interest by, or the liability or obligation is the joint and several liability and obligation of, each of the surviving and new series, pro rata to the total number of surviving and new series resulting from the merger. (c) Unless otherwise agreed, a merger of a merging series of a limited liability company, including a merging series which is not a surviving or new series resulting from the merger: (1) does not require such merging series to wind up its affairs under Section 101.616 or pay its liabilities and distribute its assets under Sections 11.053 and 101.617; and (2) does not constitute an event requiring winding up of the merging series. Sec. 101.636. PROHIBITION ON MERGER PERMITTED. A company agreement may provide that a protected series or registered series company does not have the power to merge under Section 101.633.

Our Mini Vinnie Team led today’s whole school liturgical prayer. They told us about harvest and how we can share with others at this time. They set mission for everybody in our school. They asked us to look in our cupboards to see if we had one spare tin that we could donate. We heard about Joe’s Place in Gateshead which helps to provide food and support to those in need. All of the tins we bring in will be donated to them.

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